This cynical attempt to negotiate a gun safety deal by the bipartisan group is yet another assault on our fragile democracy. It’s no more than a talking point for the midterms “see what we did for you”! Disgusting behavior by all involved. It only points out how feckless our “leaders” are in solving real world tragedies quickly and finally; to not ban assault rifles and grotesque rounds of ammunition in a civilized society is absurd. The love of the Gun. That will be our epitaph as a failed nation.
Never was it more revered and on display in our time than on Jan 6th. Morons with ammo and big guns at the ready deciding who was going to be our next President. Of course we should indict Trump! Embarrass the hell out of him and his cohorts and family that have acted like the noblesse oblige for far too long, with thugs and liars doing their bidding. I’m so sad Joe Biden had to inherit all that they dirtied in their time in office. He must have a deep faith in the possibility of recovery for all of us. I’m believing him. Thanks for all you are doing to encourage us to keep on keeping on as well.
Although I agree that the steps agreed upon for the gun c0ntrol legislation does not address al the concerns that I have, it is a start and to not pass it with Democratic votes would simply allow Republicans to say that they tried to enact legislation but were stymied by the other side. Compromise is meaningful and shows at least some progress. This would be the first meaningful legislation in years. Candidates for office can and should campaign for those actions not addressed in this legislation. I just hope this legislation is completed and voted on before the upcoming November elections. I also hope that voters who are concerned about gun control will now believe that all is done. I also believe that your position on January 6th matters is spot on. To not take action because you are not sure you can win is cowardice to the highest degree, We tend to do this too much and it needs t stop. "Wining" is not everything especially as in the two impeachments voting against was the wrong thing . When Garland was appointed Attorney General I was very hopeful that he would do the right things, but I have to admit that so far I am disappointed. As for the Supremes, They have lived down to all expectations and have made a farce of the court
There will come a time when America's extra-ordinary level of deaths-by-gun will be recognized as curable outrage by a majority of Republicans. But we're not there yet. We have to view the currently proposed legislation as a bipartisan baby-step. Since it actually moves the ball so little, and infringes on high capacity gun ownership so little --- it will be very interesting to see who votes against it. I assume Ted Cruz will vote against it, and Josh Hawley, and others with Presidential aspirations. But I think time will show them to have been behind the times - and wholly owned by the NRA.
Jun 13, 2022·edited Jun 13, 2022Liked by Robert B. Hubbell
I agree with you 1000%! I am so disappointed in Chris Murphy for falling prey to that GOP reward for nothing. If we put the blame on the troubled shooters, nothing will change. How could Murphy be a part of that? Banning assault rifles and criminalizing ownership of them is the bare MINIMUM! He's handed the GOP a powerful mid-term policy point. And for what? A dangerous, big, fat nothing. Those weapons are being collected by right wing militia getting ready for a civil war. It's not just the troubled shooters who are buying them; it's also the Proud Boys ilk. The NRA must love this distraction Is Murphy sleeping?
I keep thinking that if Trump did go to trial that if a Trump sympathizers did end up on the jury pool that when presented with the facts and the evidence would change their minds. We have to remember that many people who still support him believe the big lie and are living in the Lala land of Fox and other conspiracy so called News outlets Is that too Pollyanna???
Given that the Supreme Court seems about to eviscerate (or worse) New York’s gun safety law, I am motivated to ask why the originalists do not interpret the Second Amendment to say that the right of the people to keep and bear muzzle-loading flintlocks shall not be abridged.
I'm appreciating the use of the word "feckless" (in Diane's comment below, & in Robert's description of Justice Roberts, and could well be applied to too many of our "leaders")):
President Franklin D. Roosevelt said “ We have nothing to fear but fear itself. We as a country cannot fear in any shape, form, or matter the prosecution of those individuals who actively participated in the planning and execution of the January 6th coup attempt. The notion of retaliation for actions the D’s will take against the overthrow of our government is not a valid reason to do nothing it’s being fearful. Everyone is focused on Trump but there were many other individuals who participated that also need to be tried and convicted. Trump could not overthrow the government himself he needed help and the more of those members who are indicted and removed from office the less powerful Trump becomes. Let’s make Trump and his coup member fearful of the consequences of their actions instead of us.
There is so much work to do and so many challenges that it often feels overwhelming and discouraging. However, I urge all to take every small victory wherever it can be found, but keep working for more after taking the changes possible. Please remember that all of this, all of it, and much more, is a multi-generational struggle for change, to make the world a more free, safer, healthier, more equitable, and more tolerant space for all. We are not going to get everything we would like to see now, perhaps even for a much longer period of time and after many more struggles and a lot more work. But, be not discouraged and do not give up. Take the victories when they come and keep working and fighting for more. Please take the victories when possible.
I agree with your letter today and with the comments I have read. We should not be cowed or stopped from moving forward and indicting TFG just because some spineless Republicans threaten retribution. That’s clearly all they have in their toolkit is threats because they have done absolutely nothing since TFG took office other than lower corporate taxes, impede trade, whine, filibuster, etc. I, for one, believe in my heart of hearts that Democrats will keep control of the House, gain control of the Senate and pass President Biden’s agenda. With all that is going on with massacres, anti-abortion, anti-Covid, anti-public schools, Americans are fed up and will show up at the polls. 🤞🏻🙏🏻
What entitlement where people have the luxury of not being able to focus on past, present, and future calamity. Pathetic. GOP fosters a weeks worth of downtime after another mass shooting cause people forget and the focus is easily changed to some other nonsense. The present insanity continues churning where the extreme right says up is down and down is up and people just move on and the focus goes from one horror to the next. The future of our actual planet is in jeopardy and because it’s danger that is too far in the future people just can’t focus on it? FOCUS!
Laws on gun safety need to include the word "gun". My minimum for the Senate was to raise the age to buy guns to 21 and wrote to Senator Cornyn on that. Now I'll write to him to congratulate him on doing as little as possible to keep his A+ rating with the NRA. What are a few children with Hispanic surnames with their heads blown off anything to do with guns? I'm holding the entire RPINO (Republican Party in Name Only) accountable by not voting for any of them local, state and federal.
For gun manufacturers and its puppets NRA and GOP, it's all about gun sales. The proposed package of "gun safety" laws are carefully designed so as not to interfere with gun sales.
This proposed "gun safety" bill is a bandaid, born of rush-to-market practices. A bill banning sales of all automatic and semi-automatic guns and ammunitions is what is needed.
This cynical attempt to negotiate a gun safety deal by the bipartisan group is yet another assault on our fragile democracy. It’s no more than a talking point for the midterms “see what we did for you”! Disgusting behavior by all involved. It only points out how feckless our “leaders” are in solving real world tragedies quickly and finally; to not ban assault rifles and grotesque rounds of ammunition in a civilized society is absurd. The love of the Gun. That will be our epitaph as a failed nation.
Never was it more revered and on display in our time than on Jan 6th. Morons with ammo and big guns at the ready deciding who was going to be our next President. Of course we should indict Trump! Embarrass the hell out of him and his cohorts and family that have acted like the noblesse oblige for far too long, with thugs and liars doing their bidding. I’m so sad Joe Biden had to inherit all that they dirtied in their time in office. He must have a deep faith in the possibility of recovery for all of us. I’m believing him. Thanks for all you are doing to encourage us to keep on keeping on as well.
Although I agree that the steps agreed upon for the gun c0ntrol legislation does not address al the concerns that I have, it is a start and to not pass it with Democratic votes would simply allow Republicans to say that they tried to enact legislation but were stymied by the other side. Compromise is meaningful and shows at least some progress. This would be the first meaningful legislation in years. Candidates for office can and should campaign for those actions not addressed in this legislation. I just hope this legislation is completed and voted on before the upcoming November elections. I also hope that voters who are concerned about gun control will now believe that all is done. I also believe that your position on January 6th matters is spot on. To not take action because you are not sure you can win is cowardice to the highest degree, We tend to do this too much and it needs t stop. "Wining" is not everything especially as in the two impeachments voting against was the wrong thing . When Garland was appointed Attorney General I was very hopeful that he would do the right things, but I have to admit that so far I am disappointed. As for the Supremes, They have lived down to all expectations and have made a farce of the court
There will come a time when America's extra-ordinary level of deaths-by-gun will be recognized as curable outrage by a majority of Republicans. But we're not there yet. We have to view the currently proposed legislation as a bipartisan baby-step. Since it actually moves the ball so little, and infringes on high capacity gun ownership so little --- it will be very interesting to see who votes against it. I assume Ted Cruz will vote against it, and Josh Hawley, and others with Presidential aspirations. But I think time will show them to have been behind the times - and wholly owned by the NRA.
Depressing post, but thanks nevertheless. Nothing about trump and J6 is surprise. He is among the very worst. We know it.
I agree with you 1000%! I am so disappointed in Chris Murphy for falling prey to that GOP reward for nothing. If we put the blame on the troubled shooters, nothing will change. How could Murphy be a part of that? Banning assault rifles and criminalizing ownership of them is the bare MINIMUM! He's handed the GOP a powerful mid-term policy point. And for what? A dangerous, big, fat nothing. Those weapons are being collected by right wing militia getting ready for a civil war. It's not just the troubled shooters who are buying them; it's also the Proud Boys ilk. The NRA must love this distraction Is Murphy sleeping?
I keep thinking that if Trump did go to trial that if a Trump sympathizers did end up on the jury pool that when presented with the facts and the evidence would change their minds. We have to remember that many people who still support him believe the big lie and are living in the Lala land of Fox and other conspiracy so called News outlets Is that too Pollyanna???
Given that the Supreme Court seems about to eviscerate (or worse) New York’s gun safety law, I am motivated to ask why the originalists do not interpret the Second Amendment to say that the right of the people to keep and bear muzzle-loading flintlocks shall not be abridged.
I'm appreciating the use of the word "feckless" (in Diane's comment below, & in Robert's description of Justice Roberts, and could well be applied to too many of our "leaders")):
Careless and irresponsible.
Feeble or ineffective.
Spiritless; weak; worthless.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt said “ We have nothing to fear but fear itself. We as a country cannot fear in any shape, form, or matter the prosecution of those individuals who actively participated in the planning and execution of the January 6th coup attempt. The notion of retaliation for actions the D’s will take against the overthrow of our government is not a valid reason to do nothing it’s being fearful. Everyone is focused on Trump but there were many other individuals who participated that also need to be tried and convicted. Trump could not overthrow the government himself he needed help and the more of those members who are indicted and removed from office the less powerful Trump becomes. Let’s make Trump and his coup member fearful of the consequences of their actions instead of us.
There is so much work to do and so many challenges that it often feels overwhelming and discouraging. However, I urge all to take every small victory wherever it can be found, but keep working for more after taking the changes possible. Please remember that all of this, all of it, and much more, is a multi-generational struggle for change, to make the world a more free, safer, healthier, more equitable, and more tolerant space for all. We are not going to get everything we would like to see now, perhaps even for a much longer period of time and after many more struggles and a lot more work. But, be not discouraged and do not give up. Take the victories when they come and keep working and fighting for more. Please take the victories when possible.
I agree with your letter today and with the comments I have read. We should not be cowed or stopped from moving forward and indicting TFG just because some spineless Republicans threaten retribution. That’s clearly all they have in their toolkit is threats because they have done absolutely nothing since TFG took office other than lower corporate taxes, impede trade, whine, filibuster, etc. I, for one, believe in my heart of hearts that Democrats will keep control of the House, gain control of the Senate and pass President Biden’s agenda. With all that is going on with massacres, anti-abortion, anti-Covid, anti-public schools, Americans are fed up and will show up at the polls. 🤞🏻🙏🏻
What entitlement where people have the luxury of not being able to focus on past, present, and future calamity. Pathetic. GOP fosters a weeks worth of downtime after another mass shooting cause people forget and the focus is easily changed to some other nonsense. The present insanity continues churning where the extreme right says up is down and down is up and people just move on and the focus goes from one horror to the next. The future of our actual planet is in jeopardy and because it’s danger that is too far in the future people just can’t focus on it? FOCUS!
Laws on gun safety need to include the word "gun". My minimum for the Senate was to raise the age to buy guns to 21 and wrote to Senator Cornyn on that. Now I'll write to him to congratulate him on doing as little as possible to keep his A+ rating with the NRA. What are a few children with Hispanic surnames with their heads blown off anything to do with guns? I'm holding the entire RPINO (Republican Party in Name Only) accountable by not voting for any of them local, state and federal.
Peter Mancuso:
The elephant (the Senate) went into labor (deliberations) and gave birth to a mouse ("gun safety ").
For gun manufacturers and its puppets NRA and GOP, it's all about gun sales. The proposed package of "gun safety" laws are carefully designed so as not to interfere with gun sales.
This proposed "gun safety" bill is a bandaid, born of rush-to-market practices. A bill banning sales of all automatic and semi-automatic guns and ammunitions is what is needed.