DC Crime up 41% – Mayor Bowser Attempts to Roll Back Anti-Police “Reforms”
In a startling reversal of policies that have come under intense scrutiny, Washington, D.C.’s progressive Mayor, Muriel Bowser, has proposed legislation aimed at rolling back significant police reforms enacted in the aftermath of the tragic death of George Floyd. Her announcement comes at a time when the nation’s capital is grappling with a surge in violent crimes. Critics argue that these progressive reforms have made it increasingly challenging for the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to maintain public safety, effectively leading to a dangerous rise in criminal activity.
Bowser has proposed legislation, the Addressing Crime Trends Now (ACT Now) bill, that seeks to amend and clarify key provisions of the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Amendment Act, a reform enacted by city officials in December. Among the proposed changes are:
- Limited Disclosure of Officer Disciplinary Records: The ACT Now bill would restrict public access to information about officer disciplinary actions, overturning a provision that allowed for open records requests regarding police disciplinary files.
- Revised Definition of Chokeholds: The legislation would redefine what constitutes a chokehold, ensuring that police contact with a suspect’s neck during an arrest is not deemed excessive force when incidental.
- Access to Body-Worn Camera Footage: The bill would allow police officers to view body-worn camera footage before filing their police reports, aiming to prevent inconsistencies that could be exploited during legal proceedings.
We believe this is weak and piecemeal and will not have the desired effect, but at least it is a step in the right direction.
Mayor Bowser, who foolishly supported these reforms, now abruptly asserts that they have made the communities less safe. She emphasizes the need for a policy environment that enables the recruitment and retention of officers while ensuring they feel confident in carrying out their duties. The proposed legislation, she believes, will provide a balanced approach to tackling open-air drug markets and organized retail thefts that have been plaguing the city.
Crime rates in the nation’s capital have reached alarming levels, with homicides surging to their highest rate in over two decades within the first six months of the year. Carjackings have seen a staggering 108% increase compared to the previous year, and non-vehicle thefts have risen by 22%. These statistics highlight the urgent need for effective measures to curb the escalating violence in the city.
The political landscape surrounding these reforms is fraught with controversy. President Joe Biden vetoed a congressional measure aimed at overturning the anti-police law passed by the D.C. Council, siding with progressive reform proponents. The House Oversight and Accountability Committee, chaired by James Comer, opposed these reforms, citing their detrimental impact on crime rates. However, Biden’s veto allowed the D.C. Council’s law to remain in effect, contributing to the current crime surge.
In a parallel development, liberal billionaire George Soros and his Open Society Foundations have come under scrutiny for their significant financial contributions to anti-police groups and initiatives. In 2021 alone, Soros’s organizations provided at least $35 million to support efforts aimed at defunding the police, progressive activism, and campaigns against police departments.
George Soros views the “overhaul” of the criminal justice system as a top priority, and he has consistently backed groups and candidates aligned with anti-police motives. His financial support extends to far-left prosecutor candidates who share his dystopian vision of reforming the criminal justice system, apparently into something that doesn’t work at all. This backing has fueled a nationwide movement that has destroyed law enforcement in many cities.
Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposal to roll back anti-police reforms in Washington, D.C., marks a significant pivot away from the anti-police rhetoric and actions that have damaged her city. Meanwhile, George Soros’s substantial financial contributions to anti-police initiatives continue to fuel the nationwide movement for criminal justice reform. The debate surrounding policing and public safety remains highly contentious, with communities seeking solutions that balance the need for reform with the imperative of maintaining safety and order.
DC also needs more armed citizens
That’s a hoot Dan. Horist can confirm but DC is like two cities; east and west. Poorer folk to the east, richer to the west. NW DC rules. It’s Kavenaugh country. Rock Creek kinda divides the two. Most of this crime is in the east side amongst the poor.
DC also has the unique factor of cops, fbi, cia, all sorts of spooks with guns. Also, with buildings 8 stories or less, fairly open.
The east was the riot zone in 68, got a number of new buildings then. Also, starting around then ., around the Capitol, there’s been some gentrification but the east west rule still holds. Even when it was the murder capital in the late 70’’s, I didn’t think twice about NW.
These numbers are bad but it’s been far worse. And the story really doesn’t show even a firm connection with Bowset moves and the crime rate. The defunding initiatives and woke movement changes to police have been rolled back in many cities. And I don’t know how soros and the prosecutors are even relevant in this dog’s breakfast of a story.
DC is interesting that it’s two cities, east and west and also separated by rich and poor. Most of this crime is in the poor east sections. Also, it’s bad, but better than before.
Lastly, to your point Dan, DC has a lot of folks with guns, and training. FBI, CIA, armed forces, all sorts of folks using guns as part of their daily job. In the NW section, I have always felt safe even when DC was the murder capitol of America.
I carry a gun because I can’t carry a cop. But I will say that anyone who carries should have training and be aware of the laws on deadly force. And be refreshed often on training. It’s untrained people who usually murder people. With the Maine shooter an exception. And also his craziness was allowed to go unchecked.
I am really happy for you to be able to feel safe….. I feel sorry for an America where we need to pack to feel safe.
And now there’s been a few shoot n runs —– somewhat unusual in the mass murder or rampage arena. If this catches on, we will have upped the ante once more. At least they used to shelter-in-place until they offed themselves or someone did them the favor.
But not to fear. Most gun deaths are from people you know (I’m sure your packing will help with that), or suicide (packing is most certainly not good for that). Mass murder gun death may be splashy, but the numbers are a nit against the 47,000 gun deaths in American in 2021 —- a banner year. Most, like 26,000 were suicides, by gun, and I wonder if they were packing for protection too. Or maybe just upset over the 2020 election and Biden ruining their lives.
The thing with the Robert Cards of the world is that there are many people who hear voices that are not dangerous. Plus, Maine has the Yellow Flag law meaning only cops can throw the flag. Trying to cure our gun disease through mental health alone will never do much. Yes, it looks like they missed on this one, it looks like Yellow Flag laws are less supportive than Red Flag laws, but we still need more to un-become being the gun death capitol of the world. Syria, Afghanistan, or Iraq may be safer.
Curing our gun problem by targeting mental health is a red herring deflection of the Don Quixotic variety. First, it just seems common sense that anyone shooting someone else is crazy. More than one is either gang banger or really crazy. Sure. No, how to fix it. Do we check all gun owners monthly? Do we expect prospective gun owners to check YES to the are you crazy box? If we do this, are doctors liable for anyone under their care that shoots someone? Not going to get a lot of doctors to sign up for those patients…. No, while it seems common sense as a problem, it is perfect for the gunnies since it’s a problem that will never be solved yet they can point to it to deflect away from the real problem: the gun. If Robert Card did not have 30 or 40 round clips, the death count would have been lower —- most likely.
Assault weapon bans are stupid. Limiting LCM capacities is smart if you want to bring down the mass murder death count. That one is achievable. Won’t stop it, but will save lives. And to overcome this deficiency in your armaments, all you need to do is learn to aim better.
Frank, you have a lot of good points. There is one I would like to expand upon. You said, “….deflect away from the real problem: the gun.”
The gun is the launch vehicle just like nuke missiles. We can talk all day about the launch vehicle, but it is the projectile that does the killing. Without it, no killing.
I am not an advocate of gun control because collectors and others who simply collect guns and never or rarely shoot them complained years ago about this and having to confiscate their guns.
I am an advocate of ammunition control!!! We control alcohol, tobacco, TNT and other explosives. A bullet is an explosive and we already have the system in place with a few upgrades for bullets to control the ammunition by ensuring a person is qualified to purchase it. At minimum, 1) a person should have to pay a yearly licensing fee after they have taken an online training course specific to their gun or guns. 2) A person should have to take a 1-2 hour Habermann psychological test (similar to the teacher Habermann test that is used to determine suitability for teacher employment by many states) for suitability and mental stability to purchase ammunition. 3) Ammunition can only be purchased at licensed vendor locations that are registered to and must check the list to ensure you are approved to purchase ammo. Such vendors might be gun shooting ranges, armories, sporting goods stores – all must have access to the suitability list. 4) A person must be approved to purchase ammo specifically for the gun. No buying ammo for guns not registered to you. And purchases must be limited and tracked for too many just like opiods script fills are tracked by the fed and the pharmacy. 6) Empty casings must be returned and only that amount of ammo can be purchased without a two week waiting period. 7) Electronic auditing vendors for compliance that is automatic and immediately flags a vendor that cut corners or illegally sold ammo to someone not qualified. 8) Stiff penalties for violation of gun rules like improper storage, illegal selling and/or owning of guns, children killed or injured by playing with guns, stiff penalties for criminals using guns, stiff penalties for those illegally selling ammo and guns, etc.
We can control the ammo and allow people to own any gun they want. We have the systems in place. It would be easy to create a Habermann test for ammunition access that can flag people most likely to be in conflicts, misuse ammo, have no training on the firearm, etc. And hunters would only be burdened by a 1-2 hour test and a licensing fee similar to obtaining a fishing or hunting license. ATF and knowledge on how to do this form of control is already available and much of it in place.
We need to shift the conversation from gun control to ammo control if we want to stop the killing and accidents.
For starters, I used to go on car trips and camp without a gun. But for several years I’ve been packing where legal and appropriate. Why should we have infringement on a constitutional right? Ammunition control? And as for suicide prevention, I’m not suicidal at this time. Neither do I have fantasies about shooting people. I know that packing ain’t politically correct but that’s ok. I refuse to have to explain myself when it comes to my personal protection and constitutional rights. If someone doesn’t want guns good for them. Not my problem or my business. I also hunt and target shoot. But shooting at targets ain’t the same thing as something shooting back at you. I don’t disclose what types of guns I have. It’s my business. And I don’t shoot people.
What I suggested is nothing more than the infringement you would have when buying an prescription drug, or carding when you purchase alcohol, or purchased an explosive. The US Constitution says, “”A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”
1) Notice it says “A well regulated militia necessary to the security of a free state.” which means your right to own a firearm can not be infringed if you are a part of a well regulated military. Notice two things, A) Well regulated; B) Necessary to the security of a free state. So my proposal would meet “well regulated”. Now since you are not necessary to the security of a free state, then it is a privilege for you to be able to own a firearm, no different than it is a privilege for you to drive a car. You have a driver license right? You take a test every so many years to renew right? You have a fishing license right?
It may interest you to know that during the American Revolutionary War, the French supplied the gun powder for almost every battle. Very few colonists had the resources to supply their own powder beyond what they used for game hunting. The constitution assumes ammo but is clear on “well regulated”. Currently, ammunition is not well regulated. I can buy ammo easier than I can become a math teacher!!!
2) Controlling ammo would not infringe on your right to hunt or fish or target shoot. It would only authorize you as suitable to own ammunition. Your gun range can sell and store the ammo for you for use at the target shooting range. If you target shoot at your own house, then buy the ammo from a license dealer and return the casings for more. And have fun with your gun!
3) If you carry for protection, then you should have more specialized safety training and be required to meet the same shooting standards as the police. If you cannot meet their standards for accuracy, then you are a risk! And that you met this standard each year would be noted in your file. You can take that test with the police just like a driver’s test. They can note your file.
As I said, there will be some minimal infringement but it will not stop your right to own any gun and uses it appropriately based on your self declared need and meeting the required yearly training and licensing requirements. And if you violate, then go to jail for a long time. I own two guns. I target shoot. I also fish, and drive. I am happy to do this solution. For folks like you who have no gun violations and are determined to be mentally stable, perhaps they can make it a yearly renewal of your driver’s license to show you passed the ATF testing and meet all requirements to show your license and streamline your purchasing efforts to make it a quicker and more enjoyable experience. :>)
A side not Dan. I was looking up SCOTUS cases on the topic and came across New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. In Bruen, the Court struck down a New York law requiring parties interested in purchasing a handgun for the use of self-defense outside of the home to obtain a license because the law issued licenses on a “may-issue” rather than a “shall issue” basis. This “may issue” licensing method allowed state authorities to deny interested parties public use licenses for firearms if the interested party was unable to show “proper cause” as to why they have a heightened need for self-protection over the general population.
Long story short, Justice Kavanaugh joined by Justice Roberts emphasizes that Bruen is not intended to invalidate “shall-issue” licensing structures or other restrictions on firearm ownership including fingerprinting, background checks, mental health evaluations, mandatory training requirements, and potential other requirements. Additionally, this concurrence draws a line between objective gun control measures, where an individual must pass a set of predetermined requirements, which are constitutional, and subjective gun control measures, such as licensing at a state official’s discretion, which are not.
So what I propose according to the SCOTUS does not violate your rights to own a firearm and gives the Fed the right to do background checks, mental health evals, require proper training, and the Fed can license you if you pass all of these and other requirements on ammunition! You may want to follow this case in the future!
That’s what Robert Card said a year ago…..
Just kidding, who knows when we might pop off.
Thing is Tom, you are designing a system to register bullets in a system requiring 50 states to approve with the outliers would sell bullets to the one regulating them. And Constitutionally, you can’t do this nationwide.
Not sure of the approvals needed. ATF already regulates firearms. They may be able to do the same with ammo without congressional approval or constitutional challenges because the SCOTUS already ruled in Bruen that the Fed through the ATF can already do what I proposed. Its just a matter of some funding to set it up. It says, “Justice Kavanaugh joined by Justice Roberts emphasizes that Bruen is not intended to invalidate “shall-issue” licensing structures or other restrictions on firearm ownership including fingerprinting, background checks, mental health evaluations, mandatory training requirements, and potential other requirements. ”
I think its a matter of the ATF putting in place the “shalls” and setting up the system! I just think nobody has focused on a conversation about controlling ammunition instead of guns.
By the way, I am proposing that the ATF set up the system to authorize individuals for ammunition purchase, not register bullets. Big difference. We do this in many things such as medications, opioids is a prime example, TNT and other explosives like firecrackers have classifications, weed killers, insecticides, etc. And rules exist on all this stuff in all 50 states. Most of them are federal regulations. See below Frank. Check out page 14-15 of
Check out Title 27 [Code of Federal Regulations]
Part 555—Commerce in Explosives
Minor modifications may be all that is needed to properly control ammunition for Dan. The system to do so already exists! Checkout 555, subsection A, pages 14-15 for starters where a person must be able to be determined as mentally competent to handle ammunition. Check out all subsections A to K. I think we just need to modify it a little to include ammunition for personal use. Make that modification Section L!!!
Federal Explosives Law and Regulations
ATF (.gov)
*https://www.atf.gov › docs › report › download*
The Federal explosives laws, 18 U.S.C. Chapter 40, require all persons to store explosive materials in a manner in conformity with regulations issued by the …
Tom, i think ATF regulate interstate commerce and only registers exotica like machine guns. Only a handful of states mandate registrations, often just purchased hand guns. Another handful prohibit registration. God bless that nra.
It’s even illegal to have the cdc do research about this leading cause of death in America.
Good luck on the bullets…..
For fun, research how a crime gun can be traced. I think s guy with a rock and chisel etches out the first request….. put the whole thing is based on paper. As you know, most FFL’s, but the whole thing is based on paper. As you know, most FFL‘s, are small business and small businesses frequently go out of business. When they do, all of their paper is shipped to the ATF in Washington. There, you find a huge warehouse. I think Indiana Jones and the ark of the covenant. Sure, you probably don’t believe me. Now imagine that you live in New Orleans, and a little thing called Katrina comes through, and mini gun businesses literally go underwater. Now, moldy, wet, diseased boxes of papers arrive at the warehouse. The ATF is not allowed to database this information, but can basically snap a JPEG that they can file. Not as a database, but as a series of papers, just like the original in the box. ATF workers dressed in hazmat suits perform the task.
I’m not kidding.
File it under little known secrets of the magic that the NRA has brought us.
The ATF should be abolished. They are just another weapon against licensed gun dealers. And yes, states can require licensing for guns. My state requires it for concealed carry but not open carry. I’m ok with that. But hell no to licensing ammo. If that happens hopefully the scotus will toss it. And as for bans it’s not in my vocabulary. I’ll never comply. And the government knows that millions would not
Just adjust the penalty to 20 years and you will comply, probably.
Like I said, AWB’s are stupid. Ban features, not models. To me, the big one is lcm limitations. Ten per clip is ok by me. Then put a criminal sentence to make it stick. You should be able to take on Gary gangbanger with that till the cops come. Certainly enough to put bambi down.
Want the big stuff for national defense, regulate and register to authorized militias and state guards. You can play with it there. Stuff like drones and backpack missiles too. Why not.
I like win-wins where we can reduce the carnage and up the firepower at the same time. I remember shooting 50 caliber blanks at a Zero coming in from the sun to my Liberty Ship. What a hoot. Almost as good as firing off a belt of blanks from the Vietnam era huey. That’ll teach those tourists not to liter :-).
I don’t give a damn. I’m sick of having to kiss ass to exercise our rights. Come on people. Hang together or hang separately. The damned criminals will always have guns. But it’s ok. We have some good patriots who will tell the Jack booted government thugs to go fuck themselves
Frank, as I said the ATF regulates all explosives one of which is a bullet. They regulate vendors but not personal use for bullets yet they do for alcohol and tobacco. They regulate all aspects of a gun from manufacturing to final use. All that is needed is a Section L in the Title 27, PArt 555 section I recommended. Dan will comply in the end. Or he will spend 10 years in jail.
No Tom. I swear on my mother’s grave I will never comply. My give a fuck gear is busted. I’ll do the time and no deals. I really mean it. 10 years? I would b a model prisoner and do my time. I’m one of a few people who won’t back down. My daddy taught me that if knocked down keep getting up and come back for more. But it’s an uphill battle to carry out what you gun grabbers want. Hopefully we can keep it conservative scotus. Some ammo restrictions have been struck down by certain appeals courts. I haven’t looked them up but remember reading about them. I think it was my NRA magazine. By the way, you and Frank should join with us. It’s only $45.00 per year. With discounts on additional years. We are the true civil rights advocates And no, I don’t have bumper stickers. That alerts people that your vehicle might be storing a gun. I’m very cautious about gun safety. But seriously. Don’t worry about what your friends or family think. Come and join the true freedom loving patriots. Remember. It ain’t about guns. It’s about freedom.
The NRA is corrupt grifters entangled with Russians to subvert our nation. Throw Peppy LaPew in jail.
Prove that And I mean real proof. Not some phony link from some lefty organization or liberal news media. Or mother jones or whatever. I have listened to the rhetoric from people like msnbc ect and LMYO. So go ahead. Prove your point. Russia? Zero? What the hell? You been taking lessons from Hillary. It’s good that libturds have Russia to fall back on.
Dan, try NPR – nra was foreign asset to russia ahead of 2016 new senate report shows …..
As far as Peppy Lepew’s corruption, you can look it uo, it’s your $45…..search “nra corrupt” and npr should be first on many sources. It was pretty in your face corruption. How management can be there still is up to the members and wow.
Well Dan, I do not think you are the kind of person that I need to worry about but only time will tell. Did your daddy happen to give you a lesson on choosing your battles wisely? You will back down when you realize what even one year of prison means for your overall life. I am not a member of any organization for or against guns. I prefer to think out of the box and recommend solutions that maybe nobody has thought of. A once a year two hour computer test, $50 license, and quick check of your license to buy ammunition which also lists the types you are qualified to buy is not that intrusive when considered against a year or more of incarceration. Especially when we look at the benefits of lowering accidental shooting by kids and incidents like in Maine. A properly constructed Habermann test would most likely have flagged him. I would be inconvenienced just like you but am willing to suffer it to save lives. :>) Happy shooting!
Those things can be useful as long as if we are legally allowed to buy. But the ATF should crumble in the dirt. Why? Fast and furious for starters. And their mission to harrass gun dealers. As for prison, I served five days in county when I was 19 years old for drunk and disorderly. Seemed like five months. Haven’t been back. And I was careful to not drop the soap. By the way California has an ammo selling scheme much like you suggest. People hate it. I’m saying that we should keep the government out of our lives as much as possible
thanks, I get it I guess although not sure what regulation means, and not sure it’s registration……
also, they do what you say for interstate commerce only I believe. it’s byzantine and arcane.
however, 555.141 Exemptions, note 4: “Small arms ammunition and components of small arms ammunition.”
hey, I don’t really care —– you can’t always get what you want, and you will not get this.
FOR crime guns, I suggested the govt. fund, via licensing dollars, the NRA to register all guns for IMMEDIATE digital access by the police upon legal request. The NRA could make it secure, protect it from a Red Dawn scenario or worse yet, a Biden coup, safe is easy like off net for example, the FFLs could input to the NRA in an offline manner or even paper, and when asked by police, the NRA could send the gun trace via a separate digital mechanism (even an email would be an improvement.) I wrote the NRA and Congress, but NOOOOO……
tom, fyi, your atf research was impressive.
i hope you are not vesting much time, you will be ultimately depressed. watch —– Maine —– no changes —– just what a tragedy, gotta get me some lobster tonight……
The best changes is to block people from owning guns when they make talk about shooting up people or places. I’m for red flag laws if they are handled right and the subject is examined by impartial doctors and the subject also gets a choice. If not careful pissed off exes would be reporting bullshit allegations against the other spouse. We need a system to wade through all of that. I don’t even joke about shooting people. My wife and I had “the talk “. We pledged that we would never threaten or assault each other. But a crazy son of a bitch threatening to shoot up his national guard platoon or whatever sure fell through the cracks. And if guns wasn’t available a vehicle or other devices would have been used. The NICS should be sued for not having the records of the guy being incarcerated in a crazy house involuntarily
They had yellow flag laws, only cops could pull the trigger.
I agree, RF laws help.
Fyi: Maine a gunnie state. Didn’t do much to help .
Thing is, even with the current escalations, the numbers are noise. The effect on national psych is high, but fades right after, “how horrible, we should do something.” and we move on.
If the game continues to escalate to more rampages like this where it’s hit and run for fame and glory instead of one stop shop till you’re dropped, it’s going to get more exciting.
Like I said, red flag good, lowering lcm maximums good too. I’m pretty sure you’re not goingvto jail over an lcm or you would be there already after losing your automatic to semi.
So called gunnie states are actually free constitutional rights states. I don’t apologize for loving the 2A and what it stands for. People who think that “gunnies” would go around shooting people are bigots It’s the same as saying that someone might rob you because he’s black
Thanks Frank. If you get a chance to peruse the info, you will find that the ATF controls the manufacturing, handling, storage, shipping, vending and vendors of explosives, including their employees and their mental stability, and bullets would come under projectiles launched by chemical reaction, this includes the use of caps. The only thing that seems to have no control is the end user. What I suggested might inconvenience me but it does not take away my right to own a gun, nor does it restrict me from buying bullets unless I cannot meet what the SCOTUS case calls “objective measures” of which the Title 27 does state psychological testing. All we need is a 505 Section L (new) to extend the applicable existing regulations to the end users, ie. Dan, me, many others. Its all in place! The system would work the same as for other controlled substances. I think it would be a good start!
Why do we not let the government stick their noses in the other amendments in the bill of rights? I’m not comfortable having to explain to the government or anyone else why I need anything. We put a stop to New York gun scheme. At least they can’t deny the license just because. It has to be a good legal reason. Now we are waiting for the 2nd circuit court to do the right thing so scotus won’t have to do it for th. I’m speaking of the bull shit laws that the New York legislature pulled out of their asses. It’s a disgrace. When they do arrest a violent criminal they slap him on the wrist and turn him loose
We don’t need a good start. We need a government that encourages law abiding citizens to be armed. Not by orders but by letting us know that the honest people are not the problem. As for suicide there’s plenty of better ways to do that if that’s what a person wants to do. I’m just sick of people second guessing me. I’ve been asked why I need a certain type of gun. After telling the nosy person that it’s none of their business I ask them why a free American has to explain why we need anything. So the people who wants my guns can line up and kiss my ass People say that they don’t want our guns taken but it’s a wet dream of democrats and has been for years.
Actually it’s harder to commit suicide with other methods. Plus, if you screw it up, chances are you won’t try again. Recidivism is on your side, statistically speaking.
DT: look up lethality index for various types of weapons and tools. The gun is at top of list; just point an click.
You can look up the recidivism statistic for suicide too.
Also, the Australian gun ban experiment offers statically valid numbers to support these claims. There is pushback on the studies, mostly a sample size I think.
I have never said I want your guns or to give up mine. And almost every bill of rights amendment has limitations, restrictions, and constraints. First does for sure.
What I search for is the win-win and have offered ways to increase your privacy, increase your gun power and more. But I do believe that 40 round lcm’s for residential use are good for one thing: mass murder. You may play with them, but the main selling point is spraying bullets everywhere. That’s why they’re the choice of mass murderers everywhere.
Closecthe loopholes as Horist said, and let the NRA collect the FFL sales info to keep it out of the govt hands UNLESS under court order to trace a crime gun. Seems like a win-win.
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I hope you enjoyed that crustacian! IT took years to grow him!!!
Notes can be changed by ATF if there is a will. Just sayin…..:>)
NRA corrupt? Some senate report? Oh shit!!!! Some fucking commiecrat said the NRA is corrupt and/or influenced by Russia. Ok Frank. It seems that you are pretty gullible. I hope that you have someone to help you to not fall for online scams. No doubt some idiot made these accusations of corruption. I don’t think you know what to believe. But hey!!! You’re a very entertaining guy. In your words, A HOOT. Even rapist bill Clinton tried to catch the NRA with tax evasion with audits and they were clean. New York failed miserably. So keep it up assholes. You people only make us stronger.
So, basically you did not follow the source and instead pulled this shit out of your ass…… And yet anything that Trump and his minions Jordan and Comer profess is gospel……
“In 2018, the NRA admitted that it had received contributions from 23 Russians or Americans living in Russia since 2015, amounting to just over $2,500 in “routine payments” such as membership fees or magazine subscriptions. The NRA later said that it had received more money from two Russian nationals previously disclosed, including Alexander Torshin, a Russian banker, with links to the Kremlin.” Newsweek sourcing the NRA you idiot.
FYI: the NRA denied that the money they shoveled to Trump was the Russian money.
Then there’s the 2015 NRA trip to Russia to foster the love of guns. How can anyone explain that and the NRA has been mum on who paid who for that little fu fa ra. FYI genius —– the NRA mentioned this themselves. That trip was hosted by Torshin, since indicted for the Russian election attacks, and his little friend Butina. You remember Butina, right? The spy? Jailed for being a foreign asset. Payments are muddy, the NRA went silent, but no ties to Russia money found. Can you explain the NRA teaching Russia about guns as being a good thing for member dollars to fund? Is that where you put your bucks?
*https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/mar/01/nra-russia-investigations-gun-lobby*
Where else do you invest, comrade?
In all honesty, so far these charges have not turned evidence to win a court case as the NY failure shows. But the evidence also shows that Peppy Lepew rips you off to lead a Trumpian lifestyle on your dime. Members are listening. In a little spy work, membership is at a new low of 4.3M members. *https://thereload.com/nra-has-lost-over-a-million-members-since-corruption-allegations-surfaced/*s
You are right, no smoking gun yet, but members are acting. Data is about the same level as what your House has on The Biden Crime Family. It’s pretty clear Peppy leads a great life on your time and something hinky was up in Russia. Maybe they were just shilling for gun makers.
There’s nothing wrong with the NRA receiving money from anyone. You made it sound like they colluded with Russia to commit treason. There’s no scandal Just in your so called mind. You dumb bastards can’t even invent a scandal.
The allegation stands. You tell me: NRA goes to Russia to promote guns and that makes sense? Hanging out and getting $$$$ from Russian spies indicted, in jail, or both. When does any of that make sense? Meanwhile, LaPew has been bilking you for his own personal gain with fancy stuff for decades. You are right, it’s still smoke and some time has passed. Does not make it right. Sure seems to stink as much as Hunter getting some bucks for his name. And that may be legal too, but sure stinks.
I’m proud to be a card carrying member. Hunter actually did illegal actions. But go ahead and circle the wagons. That’s exactly why we are in danger of losing our country. It’s people like you.