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Sometimes I get so frustrated and/or disheartened and/or annoyed by some of the news stories of the day that I can’t bring myself to write about them. Here are a few recent reports that made my blood pressure hit the roof. I am avoiding delving into them at length out of concern for my physical and mental health.
See if you sense a theme (I couldn’t even bring myself to add commentary this time):
See what I mean? So who’s up for a couple of Margs or a trough of wine?
Yesterday, President Obama was in Connecticut speaking on common-sense measures to reduce gun violence:
“What’s more important to you, our children or an A grade from the gun lobby?”
“Shouldn’t we make it HARDER, not easier for domestic abusers to get their hands on a gun?”
“If you believe those killed by guns deserve a vote.. Stand up. Stand up.”
All great points. He also quoted Newtown victim, six-year-old Dylan Hockley‘s mom, Nicole:
“Every night I beg for him to come to me in my dreams so that I can see him again. And during the day, I just focus on what I need to do to honor him and make change.” Now if Nicole can summon the courage to do that, how can the rest of us do any less?
Now wouldn’t you think Nicole Hockley and others who were directly affected by the Sandy Hook massacre (or any other mass shooting, for that matter) might be relevant to the gun debate we’re having in this country? After all, they are voluntarily and passionately lobbying Congress members to expand background checks, get tougher on gun trafficking and increase school safety.
Which brings me to Senator James Inhofe who is one of the 14 senators below who have threatened to block gun safety legislation:
Now Inhofe is revealing exactly how delusional and cold-hearted he really is. Via HuffPo:
“See, I think it’s so unfair of the administration to hurt these families, to make them think this has something to do with them when, in fact, it doesn’t,” Inhofe said.
When it was suggested that the families of Newtown victims actually believe the gun debate pertains to them, Inhofe said, “Well, that’s because they’ve been told that by the president.“
Yes, President Obama made them do it. They are clearly incapable of thinking for themselves, of feeling so much pain that they are driven to act on behalf of their slain loved ones, of drawing obvious conclusions, and taking action on behalf of their murdered family members in order to help prevent this from happening again.
The Oklahoma senator has an A+ rating from the NRA and Gun Owners of America. He has taken at least $19,800 from the former since 1998.
If I go on, I won’t be able stop at simply referring to Inhofe as an insensitive, gun-sucking, self-serving, cowardly prick. I’ll stop now.
Via @navyvet50 and @catonahill
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“What’s more important to you, our children or an A grade from the gun lobby?”
“Shouldn’t we make it HARDER, not easier for domestic abusers to get their hands on a gun?”
“If you believe those killed by guns deserve a vote.. Stand up. Stand up.”
This broke my heart. The president quoted Newtown victim, six-year-old Dylan Hockley‘s mom, Nicole:
“Every night I beg for him to come to me in my dreams so that I can see him again. And during the day, I just focus on what I need to do to honor him and make change.” Now if Nicole can summon the courage to do that, how can the rest of us do any less?
And this:
… A mom I met from suburban Chicago whose son was killed in a random shooting. This mom told me, “I hate it when people tell me that my son in the wrong place a the wrong time. He was on his way to school!” He was exactly where he was supposed to be! He was in the right place at the right time, and he still got shot! The kids at Sandy Hook were where they were supposed to be!… They were also exercising their rights.
Thank you President Obama, for kicking ass on gun safety measures. I was in tears. Now PLEASE do the same on behalf of Social Security and Medicare.
And while you’re at it, kick the asses of the 15 Republicans who have now pledged to filibuster Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s gun safety bill. Here’s the text of the letter:
March 22, 2013
Dear Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid,
We, the undersigned, intend to oppose any legislation that would oppose on the American people’s constitutional right to bear arms, or on their ability to exercise this right without being subjected to government surveillance.
The Second Amendment to the Constitution protects citizens’ right to self-defense. It speaks to history’s lesson that government cannot be in all places at all times, and history’s warning about the oppression of a government that tries.
We will oppose the motion to proceed to any legislation that will serve as a vehicle for any additional gun restrictions.
- Rand Paul (Ky.) (ring leader)
- Mike Lee (R-Utah)
- Ted Cruz (R-Texas)
- Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)
- Sen. Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.)
- Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
- Sen. Richard Burr (R – NC)
- Sen. Daniel Coats (R – IN)
- Sen. Jerry Moran (R – KS)
- Sen. Pat Roberts (R – KS)
- Sen. James M. Inhofe (R – OK)
- Sen. Ron Johnson (R – WI)
- Sen. James E. Risch (R – ID)
- Sen. Mike Crapo (R – ID)
There is a fifteenth name, but I can’t seem to find it. If you do, please let me know and I will add it.
Another ltered stte of reality in all it’s glory. Via.
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