A few days ago, word surfaced that President Obama was considering executive actions on gun control. There was nothing concrete, but the rumors were alive and well. Now, on the first day of 2016, the president himself is making it known that he will act on what he calls, “unfinished business,” more specifically, enforcing real background checks… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address – Doing Something about Guns
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Coming Soon – President Obama’s Executive Action on Guns
People close to the President Obama’s administration say that in the coming days, the president will take Executive Actions on guns, more specifically, on a proposal that is extremely popular with the American people – better background checks on gun purchases. Described as “imminent,” the set of executive actions would fulfill a promise by the President to… Continue reading Coming Soon – President Obama’s Executive Action on Guns
This Gabby Giffords Ad Will Air Before and After The State of The Union Address
On the eve of President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address, former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords is challenging Washington leaders not to ignore gun violence. The former Democratic congresswoman is featured in a new television ad set to air immediately before and after the president’s speech. In the ad, Giffords faces the camera and… Continue reading This Gabby Giffords Ad Will Air Before and After The State of The Union Address
Gabby Giffords Visit To Raleigh, NC
On the last leg of their Gun Control Tour and getting the message out for stricter gun regulations, Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her husband, former Astronaut, Mark Kelly were in Raleigh, NC Sunday. After the couple had visited a shooting range, they sat down for lunch at The Pit Authentic Barbecue in downtown… Continue reading Gabby Giffords Visit To Raleigh, NC
The NRA – Tricking Voters Into Thinking Kelly Ayotte Supports Background Checks
The NRA is at it again. After Kelly Ayotte voted against background checks, her poll numbers plummeted by 15 points. But have no fear, the NRA is here. Doing what they do best, the NRA made an ad that straight out lie, telling voters that Kelly is for background checks. Talking Points made this observation: The ad’s core… Continue reading The NRA – Tricking Voters Into Thinking Kelly Ayotte Supports Background Checks
Still on Background Checks, President Patches Holes in Present System
President Barack Obama, moving swiftly after the Senate rejected a measure to expand background checks for gun buyers, acted on Friday to patch holes in the existing database dealers use to ensure they are not selling weapons to criminals or the mentally ill. The Health and Human Services Department will issue a formal proposal on… Continue reading Still on Background Checks, President Patches Holes in Present System
These So-Called Democrats Voted Against Background Checks
Yes, 90% of Americans wanted at least a background check done whenever someone buys a gun. No, Americans did not get what they wanted today, as Republicans joined hand in hand and voted against that most basic idea. And, these so-called Democrats joined the Republicans in defeating background checks.
After NRA’s Win on Background Checks, McConnell Celebrates On Facebook
Moments after Republicans succeeded in thwarting the will of 90% of Americans by defeating background checks, Republican leader Mitch McConnell and his team couldn’t contain themselves. As Democratic leader Harry Reid and fellow Democrats consoled members of Newtown families that lost a loved one in Sandy Hook, this caption and picture appeared on McConnell’s Facebook page. We… Continue reading After NRA’s Win on Background Checks, McConnell Celebrates On Facebook
While You Mourned Boston, Senate Republicans Killed Background Checks
Got’cha again! While the nation was busy mourning the devastation that happened in Boston on Monday, Republicans in the Senate, supported by a few Democrats managed to slowly and willfully kill background checks. Apparently what happened in Newtown Connecticut was not enough for these heartless Senators to support a bill that will guarantee making sure gun purchasers are… Continue reading While You Mourned Boston, Senate Republicans Killed Background Checks
Texas Republican Wants to Hang All Who Votes For Background Checks
Thursday, 16 Republican senators voted to move forward with debate on gun control legislation. Texas Railroad Commissioner Barry Smitherman’s response: hang them. Smitherman, a Republican who oversees the state’s oil and gas industry (the name is a bit of an anachronism) retweeted an image listing all 16 GOP senators, along with an image of a noose with… Continue reading Texas Republican Wants to Hang All Who Votes For Background Checks
Gun Advocate – Stop Background Checks, End Gun Free Zones
Larry Pratt, an advocate for the Gun Industry and Director of Gun Owners of America went on Fox News Sunday today and shot down the idea that background checks would result in less mass murders. Pratt also embraced the NRA’s suggestion that everyone should have a gun, when he said that gun-free zones are not… Continue reading Gun Advocate – Stop Background Checks, End Gun Free Zones