Chickenhawk Guano

The Republicans say they are tougher than the Democrats and that they, the Greedy Old Plutocrats, will “keep us safe.” Yet a Republican Controlled Congress does not even have the courage or good sense to authorize the use of force against Daesh (ISIS) or to pass legislation to prevent people on the terrorist watch list from buying assault weapons. So how are the Republicans going to keep us safe? Their great plan is the same as always: make sure that every man and woman can buy big bad guns. That's right, they want to take us back to yesteryear when people were too self reliant to depend on law enforcement officers and often resolved their differences in the time honored tradition of the Hatfields and McCoys or the Earps and Clantons.

That ought to fix it! Those damned terrorists, no matter how well armed, will have to think twice before committing heinous acts when even granny is packing heat and ready to shoot. Never mind the fact that turban wearing Sikhs and young black men wearing hoodies are very likely to get shot just because someone thought they were a threat. The Republicans will express their regret over such tragic mistakes. They will even urge us to pray for the victims, but they will also tell us those deaths were a small price to pay for the security guns provide us.

This whole thing about the Republicans protecting Second Amendment Rights is pure chickenhawk guano. What the Republicans are really protecting is free enterprise run amuck; they and the NRA are protecting the market – the ability of the gun manufacturers to remain neutral in the fight against terrorists and to sell arms to both sides. And many Republicans, such as Trump, are doing this while insulting Muslims who could be our allies.

Far from keeping us safe or protecting us, the Republicans are increasing the dangers we face!

God Won't Fix It

Dailykos called this article in the New York Daily News the best response to the San Bernardino shootings, and I agree. But words, no matter how poignant they may be, are not enough. Thirteen people were murdered and twenty were injured. Praying for these victims is not going to do any good either, particularly when the hypocrites calling for the prayers are highly paid lackey's of the NRA. It ain't God flooding the streets with so many guns that virtually anyone can obtain one.

If you are so gullible and paranoid that you believe the government is going to take your guns away from you, you just might be dangerous enough to make serious people consider whether or not you should own a gun. Even so, there are very few people who would advocate taking your guns unless you commit a violent crime or demonstrate that you are a threat to others or health care professionals say you are a danger to yourself and/or others. 

I am a gun owner and I know many responsible gun owners; we all favor responsible gun control!  It is time for all of us to stand up to the NRA and its fear mongering. Lives are more important than the gun manufacturers profits! Demand reasonable gun laws and let the politicians know you will vote against anyone who does not support such gun legislation!