Obama - at least he can "stimulate" the gun economy!
As many of us know, President Obama is threatening to spit on the Constitution yet again and go after the 2nd Amendment with a vengeance. The recent Sandy Hook school shootings, while horrific and shocking, have been reduced to nothing more than an excuse to be gleefully used by Obama and his leftie co-horts to go after guns. The liberals and socialists have for years wanted to do away with the people's right "to bear arms." Obama actually stated at a press conference today (1/14/13) that "executive action was within his authority," regarding gun control. He went even further by suggestion that he was"confident that there are some steps we can take that don't require legislation and are within (his) authority as president..." Whoa. That sounds very un-presidential, and more in line with a dictatorship. Isn't it a wee bit unsettling? It should be.
And by trotting out Gabrielle Giffords and other victims of gun violence, Obama and his cronies are trying to tug at the emotional heartstrings of people in order to convince the masses that we need to do away with guns. After all, guns KILL!!! Never mind actual logic and the fact that most of the school and mall shootings of recent and past years are actually very few and far between - AND (most importantly) committed by people who have severe mental issues. And contrary to the liberal way of thinking, guns do NOT kill people. People kill people. This is the typical Obama slight-of-hand. Take the focus off the real goal - taking away guns - by playing on peoples emotions. After all, Obama & Co. must never let a good crisis go to waste...
Back to what is at stake. The 2nd Amendment, put in place in the Bill of Rights, was designed to protect individuals from a tyrannical government. Period. The 2nd Amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms - to protect themselves should those in leadership roles ever decide to venture down a dark path towards allowing a despot to have absolute power over all their subjects ("We the People"). We NEED the 2nd Amendment more than ever, as Obama seeks to destroy the freedoms and foundation upon which America was founded more than 200 years ago. How fast the country has fallen under Obama. How fast the very principles of politics, principles, and purpose that our forefathers put in place have been dismantled by "The One." How shocking that we - as Americans - would actually be afraid of what the "Commander-In-Chief" wants to do going forward...
However, I have one positive observation to report. Since Obama and his followers have gone on yet another anti-gun tirade, gun sales everywhere have skyrocketed. (Very close to home, a recent gun show (The "Bob and Rocco" Gun Show at the Waukesha Expo this past weekend) saw waiting lines to get in BEFORE the doors even opened, as well as much higher prices on guns and ammo, AND people willing to pay!!! Supply and demand - capitalism at its finest!) Never before have Americans been going out and buying guns and ammo like there is no tomorrow (although with Obama as prez, what tomorrow holds is a scary thought...). Gun shows across the country have experienced the same scenario as Waukesha - long lines of people waiting outside before their doors even open. People willing to buy, buy, buy and pay, pay, pay. Gun makers cannot keep up with demand. Gun sellers and gun manufacturers are making a killing (no pun intended). Guess this all points to the usual unintended consequences of liberal "feel good" intentions. Obama wants to take away our guns. By expressing the sentiment that he may do whatever is in his power to do so (i.e. bypassing Congress and legislation - like a tyrant), people reacted. They reacted with fright, logic, and anger. People are speaking with their wallets when it comes to obtaining guns and ammunition - and Obama himself has been the biggest helper in stimulating the gun economy. Ironic, isn't it?
Thankfully, Americans have shown that they will NOT sit quietly by and watch America be destroyed. And if Americans give up their guns, the government wins. We WOULD be helpless. People throughout the nation are acting - to protect themselves AND the future of the country.
Obama, in spite of his hatred of the 2nd amendment, is sure turning out to be one mighty fine gun salesman!!!
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45 Comments
referee33 - Jan 15, 2013 5:37 AM
ahemmer - Jan 15, 2013 7:03 AM
Sorry, ref. The right to bear arms was indeed a direct response to ensuring against a "tyrannical government." Check out: http://www.constitution.org/lrev/rkba_wayment.htm
"To understand the Second Amendment and its importance and relevance for us today, one must analyze the origins of the right to keep and bear arms, the events surrounding the Revolutionary War, and the ratification of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.[2] When this is done, it becomes apparent that the right to keep and bear arms is inseparably connected with the inalienable right of the people to alter and abolish a tyrannical government."
Even Wikipedia: "In no particular order, early American settlers viewed the right to arms and/or the right to bear arms and/or state militias as important for one or more of these purposes:
...deterring tyrannical government.."
MGarber - Jan 15, 2013 8:11 AM
Yes, thankfully we have like minded people like this fine citizen: http://crimejusticeandamerica.com/ceo-of-firearms-and-tactical-training-school-loses-gun-permit-after-releasing-a-video-threatening-to-kill-anybody-who-comes-for-his-guns.
Mucho - Jan 15, 2013 11:04 AM
The man despises both those things yet looks as sincere as ever as he repeats "I do solemnly swear (to God)) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.""
After the HHS mandate against the Catholic Church beliefs, appointing only men to his cabinet and sending Biden to go after the 2nd amendment, no wonder he is kicking clergy out of ht eceremony. (wonder what book prop he will use this time so he doesn't have to lie to God again).
Mucho - Jan 15, 2013 11:48 AM
Carl Hicks - Jan 15, 2013 2:35 PM
Mucho - Jan 15, 2013 2:42 PM
Legal citizens and permitted guns vs. terrorists and Nukes. Apples and oranges.
Based on your capacity to process logic, I understand that you are merely using the well established liberal tactic of incoreectly reframing the debate into a ridiculous extreme to discredit a valid argument. (a'la Ryan pushing Grandma off a cliff).
Simple technique but it does sway the ignorant.
ahemmer - Jan 15, 2013 2:43 PM
In addition (MGarber), stay on topic - or at least close to it. Re-read the Discusiion Guidelines if you are having issues...
jman99 - Jan 15, 2013 3:06 PM
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/gene-rosen-sandy-hook-conspiracy-155033813.html
jman99 - Jan 15, 2013 3:07 PM
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/gene-rosen-sandy-hook-conspiracy-155033813.html
MGarber - Jan 15, 2013 3:16 PM
President George Washington, with the support of the legislative and judicial branches of government, raised a militia to deal with the problem. Before we get to what this militia looked like, bear in mind: a sizable fraction of our legislators at the time had been involved in the drafting, signing, and/or ratification of the Constitution. A Justice of the Supreme Court, James Wilson, himself a signer of the Declaration of Independence and a member of the Committee of Detail which wrote the first draft of the Constitution, signed off on the order raising the militia.
So rest assured, what came next is absolutely, precisely how the Framers of the Constitution collectively interpreted the Second Amendment that they had written.
To make a long story short, men from four states were conscripted into a militia (yes, there were volunteers, but not enough) and sent to put down the rebellion.
The next time anyone, on whatever side of the debate, tells you they are firm supporters of the Second Amendment, ask them if they believe it was intended to allow the Federal government to round up citizens against their will, put them in uniforms, and make them march and fire upon other citizens in order to crush revolts and collect taxes.
http://consortiumnews.com/2012/12/21/the-rights-second-amendment-lies/
ahemmer - Jan 15, 2013 3:21 PM
Mucho - Jan 15, 2013 4:02 PM
Sounds pretty straightforward. Especially the "...shall not be infringed"
Equally as straightforward is the President's obligation to "...preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
We will see if he chooses to violate the Constitution tommorrow. There are repurcussions for that.
jman99 - Jan 15, 2013 4:11 PM
You know, it says nothing about how they should be allowed to access those arms.
So when do Americans start forming that Militia and making sure they are physically up to snuff to defend the security of the state?
Mucho - Jan 15, 2013 4:15 PM
Best, most recent one was 2008 in District of Columbia vs. Heller where the Court put it pretty clearly:
" 1. The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home."
So - you and Obama can pretend that an executive order that "infringes" on this time prven right is OK but it is absolutely unconstitutional and a waste of ink. It is a Campaign/publicity stunt that exploits the kids killed in the school and the kids he is dragging out to stand behind him when he sets himself up for impeachment.
ahemmer - Jan 15, 2013 5:07 PM
Perhaps some of the garbage that is Obamacare will eventually be tossed or re-worked in the future.
However, what Obama is doing in regards to guns is arrogant and not needed. Lip service and executive orders that will do nothing. And nots let forget the shameless use of lil' children to stand behind the Dear Leader...mmm...mmmm...mmm....Barack Hussein Obama....mmm...mmm..mmmm
Disgusting.