Notes from the Resistance
The devil being in the details, “due process” can mean different things, with not all “hearings” providing the same legal safeguards as a jury trial. And that raises questions of concern that haven’t been spelled out. [More] Anybody who thinks that this squares with “Shall not be infringed” is nuts.
John Cornyn is fighting a new federal gun rule. Biden officials say he helped enable it [More] What did the moron think was going to happen? [Via Jess]
US Court of Appeals for Fifth Circuit (TX, LA) has issued a ruling upholding the 2022 federal law requiring additional background checks for 18-20 year olds. [Watch] And Mark W. Smith reminds us we can “Thank John Cornyn. I’d suggest taking that grade down a notch or two, but last time I did that resulted … Continue reading “Speaking of Vigorous Efforts”
The Texan: ATF Background Check Rule Occurring ‘Under a Law from Sen. John Cornyn [More] Rats. Someone beat me to it. [Via bondmen]
John Cornyn announces he’s running for Senate GOP leader [More] Exactly what we DON’T need. Everybody seems to know it but these guys. [Via Jess]
Federal Judge Finds Gun Free School Zone Act Constitutional [More] An Obama nominee… It’s up to Ted Cruz to explain why he voted for her when John McCain, Mitch McConnell, and John Cornyn voted aginst her.
Republican spending bill would block gun background check rule [More] And look who supported the “gun package”: As old pal Stieger used to say: We’ve been conned. Bare-ass naked in the town square conned. Will the House hold fast? [Via Jess]
Washington hijinks aside, Wyoming’s Cowboy State Daily reported on Monday that “despite the Biden administration’s efforts to defund school hunter education and archery programs as ‘dangerous weapons training’ for students, Wyoming will go ahead with expanding those programs in public schools throughout the state.” [More] And yes, Cornyn and Tillis are tools. That said, where … Continue reading “Tales Out of School”
It should be more than obvious that the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act that credulous GOP Senator John Cornyn shepherded into law along with Connecticut’s Chris Murphy was nothing but a stalking horse for expanding the federal government’s regulation of firearms. [More] Is “folly” the right word here? [Via JR]
Justice Department Proposes New Regulation to Update Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Firearms Dealer [More] Here’s ATF’s summary. Here’s the proposed rule. When they’ve got it in the Federal Register you’ll be able to find it and comment here. Not that the tyrannical swine following orders to impose this will listen. Which … Continue reading “BOHICA”
24 years ago today, Wayne LaPierre—who’s STILL the CEO despite running the NRA into the ground amid scandal & bankruptcy—testified to Congress in support of universal background checks. [Watch] What with bump stocks, mental health blanket dragnets, Second Amendment-free schools, breaking the rules and stabbing a loyalist in the back to promote a Lautenberg supporter, … Continue reading “Straight from the Man Himself”
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Bill Hagerty (R-TN), along with 43 of their Senate colleagues, today introduced the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, which would allow individuals with concealed carry privileges in their home state to exercise those rights in any other state that allows concealed carry, while still abiding by that state’s laws … Continue reading “Look At Us, Everybody! We’re Posturing!”
The American Psychological Association on Thursday released a study claiming a link between racism and support for the Second Amendment. [More] That’s right, we’re not just haters, we’re crazy haters! No leftist agenda there, right? Even when the useful idiots know they’re spouting crap? There’s a reason why they call us “gun nuts.” And for … Continue reading “Lunatics Running the Asylum”
NICS Denial Notification Act to Require FFLs Provide Buyer Addresses [More] Everybody thanked A+-rated John Cornyn for his part in this, didn’t you? [Via Jess]
The Collin County Republican Party censured U.S. Sen. John Cornyn on Monday, the latest group of Texas conservatives to openly criticize Texas’ senior senator for his bipartisan work on gun legislation, education and presidential appointments. [More] So that’s it? And if he doesn’t renounce, repent, make amends, and change…? [Via Jess]
Cornyn, Other Republicans Push For Biden Administration To Expand Critical Race Theory In Schools [More] Talk about living proof of Quigley’s assertion: “The argument that the two parties should represent opposed ideals and policies, one, perhaps, of the Right and the other of the Left, is a foolish idea acceptable only to doctrinaire and academic … Continue reading “Nothing to Lose”
The Republicans who joined Democrats in voting for the bill were Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Sens. Richard Burr of North Carolina, Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Susan Collins of Maine, John Cornyn of Texas, Joni Ernst of Iowa, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Rob Portman … Continue reading “Names That Should Live in Infamy”
John Cornyn, top Republican negotiator on gun package, booed at Texas GOP convention [More] As I said: Even if the angry feedback is scaring you into backing off, the trust has already been broken. Way to take the fire out of bellies. You hearing this Mitch? Lindsey? You geniuses really want to break up the … Continue reading “‘Republicans,’ Pay Heed”
Bipartisan Negotiation On Gun Control Bill Stalled [More] Let’s hope “Are you nuts?” is making an impact. Yeah, but you know what, guys? Even if the angry feedback is scaring you into backing off, the trust has already been broken. Way to take the fire out of bellies. UPDATE ‘I’m through talking’: top Republican negotiator … Continue reading “Too Little Too Late”
“Obviously, my goal is to get much more than 60 votes…” [More] The proof is in the pudding. [Via WiscoDave] UPDATE: You don’t get to take people rights without convicting them of a crime, or showing they are nuts and need to be in the booby-hatch. There’s no special exception to the Constitution because ten invertebrate … Continue reading “A Proven Defender of Your Freedom”
Democrats and Republicans involved in the discussions said they have a deal in principle that includes providing financial incentives for states that adopt “red flag” laws, more money for school security, more investments in mental health and expanding the background check system to include youth felony records. [More] Here’s more. And the traitors giving the … Continue reading “A ‘Bipartisan Deal’”
“What I’m interested in is keeping guns out of the hands of those who, by current law, are not supposed to have them,” he said. [More] What, like any one of us caught defying an infringement? What a f-ing weasel. Guns & Gadgets says they have 60 votes. Assuming no “snags“… [Via Jess]
Exclusive: McConnell says he has directed Cornyn to engage with Democrats on a ‘bipartisan solution’ on gun violence [More] From the jaws of victory… [Via Jess]
