Republicans Warn, ‘Now, They Want to Take Your Guns’ as Democrats Celebrate Biden’s Gun Control Plan

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Republicans Warn, ‘Now, They Want to Take Your Guns’ as Democrats Celebrate Biden’s Gun Control Plans

Hannah Bleau 8 Apr 2021

Democrats and Republicans in Congress provided mixed reactions to President Biden’s announcement about executive actions concerning guns Thursday; Democrats praised the measures as “progress,” while Republicans warned it is just the beginning of the radical left’s efforts to “take your guns.”

In an address Thursday, Biden described U.S. gun violence as an “epidemic” and “international embarrassment.” His executive actions, as the White House outlined, focus on “ghost guns” and directing the Department of Justice to publish a model of “red flag” legislation for states, which allow family members or law enforcement to “petition for a court order temporarily barring people in crisis from accessing firearms if they present a danger to themselves or others.” Meanwhile, Biden is also urging Congress to pass a national “red flag” law.

Biden said during his address he will “use all the resources at [his] disposal as President to keep the American people safe from gun violence.” Congress, he added, must act, as well.

“They can do it right now. They’ve offered plenty of thoughts and prayers, members of Congress, but they have passed not a single new federal law to reduce gun violence,” he said, contending it is not a partisan issue.

“This is not a partisan issue among the American people. This is a view by the American people as an American issue. And I’m willing to work with anyone to get these done. And it’s long past time that we act,” Biden said.

However, the announcement drew sharp partisan reactions, as Democrats expressed gratitude for Biden’s actions and the GOP warned of massive government overreach.

“When it comes to the sickening gun violence in our streets we have a choice: give up or stand up,” Sen Dick Durbin (D-IL) said in a statement.

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[libertybele]

Gee ... in their infinite wisdom they relay what we've known for several decades ... they want our guns. What are they going to do about it?  As usual probably not a damn thing.

[christian]

The democrats stood up for rebellion and the violence thereof supporting antifa and the like, burning down cities and rioting.  Democrats want you to forget they advanced the violence, and want you now to believe they are anti-violence.  Odd they do little to curb violence by criminals, defunding the police did advance much violence, not curbed it.  Disarming law abiding citizens while aiding and abetting, fomenting rebellion riots is the opposite of what democrats say they are doing.  Note their accomplices in the media portray and advance constantly in movies and television that violence is the answer.  The super heroes are armed to the teeth in movies, games, killing constantly.  They impress young people with constant barrages of such.  Some of the young murderers have admitted that's where they got their inspirations.  Liberals provide the very things they stand up on a soapbox and decry to the public.

[libertybele]

The democrats stood up for rebellion and the violence thereof supporting antifa and the like, burning down cities and rioting.  Democrats want you to forget they advanced the violence, and want you now to believe they are anti-violence.  Odd they do little to curb violence by criminals, defunding the police did advance much violence, not curbed it.  Disarming law abiding citizens while aiding and abetting, fomenting rebellion riots is the opposite of what democrats say they are doing.  Note their accomplices in the media portray and advance constantly in movies and television that violence is the answer.  The super heroes are armed to the teeth in movies, games, killing constantly.  They impress young people with constant barrages of such.  Some of the young murderers have admitted that's where they got their inspirations.  Liberals provide the very things they stand up on a soapbox and decry to the public.

Yes we all know that the liberals allowed the rebellions, but they also called Trump's apparent bluff; at the time, then  President Trump said that he was going to deal with the riots quickly and put an end to the violence; he made that promise more than once.  He failed us at a time when his leadership was needed the most.  Yep, we can make all kinds of excuses that the governors wouldn't let in the National Guard, etc ., but past presidents used the Insurrection Act very effectively and Kennedy and Eisenhower used it without permission from the states. 

Sorry ... I see this as one of Trump's gravest mistakes of his presidency.

[Right_in_Virginia]

Yes we all know that the liberals allowed the rebellions, but they also called Trump's apparent bluff; at the time,

Aw come on @libertybele  We've spent hours going over the law and the precedents regarding the use of the National Guard.  IMHO, you do yourself, the forum and the President a disservice when you start spewing pablum that's been proven false several times.

If you say the Republicans who are now so worried about the 2nd Amendment should have fought for Trump, we would agree.

[libertybele]

Aw come on @libertybele  We've spent hours going over the law and the precedents regarding the use of the National Guard.  IMHO, you do yourself, the forum and the President a disservice when you start spewing pablum that's been proven false several times.

If you say the Republicans who are now so worried about the 2nd Amendment should have fought for Trump, we would agree.

This is where I disagree with many in this forum  and no it wasn't proven false.  In order to be proven false Trump would have actually had to declare the Insurrection Act.  We'll leave it at that. 

As for Reps being so worried about the 2A ... most are putting on a show as usual and won't do anything.

Yes, I do absolutely agree ...  ALL our wonderful GOP Congressmen should have stood with Trump, including traitor Pence.  I don't trust a single one of them ... none.  Maybe Paul, Cruz and Hawley ... that's about it.  Very sad.  They ALL are responsible for the demise of our country.

[libertybele]

Aw come on @libertybele  We've spent hours going over the law and the precedents regarding the use of the National Guard.  IMHO, you do yourself, the forum and the President a disservice when you start spewing pablum that's been proven false several times.

If you say the Republicans who are now so worried about the 2nd Amendment should have fought for Trump, we would agree.

On 2nd though @Right_in_Virginia you are correct; there's no point in rehashing over the past as to what could have been or should have been.

Peace.

[Right_in_Virginia]

This is where I disagree with many in this forum  and no it wasn't proven false.  In order to be proven false Trump would have actually had to declare the Insurrection Act.  We'll leave it at that.

Oh, okay @libertybele  "we'll leave it at that". The first efforts at explaining law, circumstance and precedent were a waste of time, so this one would be too.   

[Fishrrman]

bele complains:
"President Trump said that he was going to deal with the riots quickly and put an end to the violence; he made that promise more than once.  He failed us at a time when his leadership was needed the most."

I reckon 90% of the members of this very forum would have been against "sending in the troops with guns a-blazin"", which I advocated as soon as the riots began.

"No, No, NO!" they said.
"These cities (and states) created their own problems, let THEM solve them", these folks protested.

And look where we are today, with the country under nascent communist rule that is continuing to expand and consolidate.

If Mr. Trump had sent in those troops to Seattle, Portland and Minneapolis, he'd still be president today.

I will NOT blame HIM for failing to do so, however.
I point to those (including folks RIGHT HERE) who howled "don't do it!" back then.

That's where the blame lies.

Sorry if anyone doesn't like that.

[Killer Clouds]

There is no such thing as gun violence. Guns are not violent. Guns do not cause violence. "Gun violence" is another BS liberal made up term. Violence is violence no matter what is used to commit it.

[dancer]

We have to fight hard against this EO.  It doesn't sound bad, but consider that it will set a precedent and the next EO will grab the guns.  We need to scream loud and clear. 

https//www.USA.gov has contact info on every politician, department and appointees, from the local level to the federals.  Make some noise!  This must not be allowed to stand!

[IsailedawayfromFR]

Shall not be infringed.

You will hear that every time this goes to court.

[Sled Dog]

Gee, I wonder if there was any time the GOP in the House and Senate could have tried to stop the illegal take over of the United States government by a group employing the greatest voter fraud operation in history?

And NOW they want to pretend they care about what the people illegally installed in the Executive are going to do?  When they could have prevented it merely by standing for the truth and against Rodents?

[Sled Dog]

Shall not be infringed.

You will hear that every time this goes to court.

What you might not hear is the whisper in Roberts' ear "we still know what you did".   And the three clowns appointed by Trump who failed in their duty after the Stolen Election are going to be on probation for a long time.  What handles are on them and what can we do about it?