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uhnope

(6,419 posts)
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 01:43 PM Jun 2014

National Rifle Association blasts Texas’ open-carry protests as ‘dubious’ and ‘downright weird’

Source: Dallas Morning News

On Saturday about 150 open-carriers took their weapons to a North Richland Hills Home Depot parking lot for a gun-rights rally. Turns out, one day earlier the National Rifle Association more or less asked them not to do it.

A post on the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action website reiterates an earlier joint statement issued by Come and Take It Texas, Texas Carry, Gun Rights Across America and Open Carry Texas: Demonstrators bringing long guns into Chipotle and Chili’s is really, really bad for business. And it’s starting to look “weird.” And it’s degenerating into “downright foolishness.”

Texas, says the post from the NRA’s lobbying arm, is “second to none for its robust gun culture.” And that’s great, says the NRA. Except in this instance.

“A small number have recently crossed the line from enthusiasm to downright foolishness,” says the post, which Mother Jones labels an “extraordinary move” for the organization. It goes on:

Read more: http://thescoopblog.dallasnews.com/2014/06/national-rifle-association-blasts-texas-open-carry-protests-as-dubious-and-downright-weird.html/



NRA is criticizing gun nuts! Temperature in hell at -10 degrees with wind chill factor.

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National Rifle Association blasts Texas’ open-carry protests as ‘dubious’ and ‘downright weird’ (Original Post) uhnope Jun 2014 OP
Time to abandon the GOP, Tea Party... I mean the NRA, Open Carry Loons. onehandle Jun 2014 #1
NRA = stopped clock nt alp227 Jun 2014 #2
Not at all. JackRiddler Jun 2014 #41
It's because they know the open carry protests are backfiring Mosby Jun 2014 #3
^^^This^^^ Gormy Cuss Jun 2014 #6
Agreed mwyn8 Jun 2014 #7
Most companies try not to pick a side in the gun debate bossy22 Jun 2014 #18
right, they try not to choose sides Mosby Jun 2014 #34
It may also be about LiberalElite Jun 2014 #48
I remember these open carry droolers showing up in Malls and Coffee shops in California 951-Riverside Jun 2014 #8
I think it's somewhat unfortunate that you associate the mere sight of them with initiating violence AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #20
The guns are a passive threat of violence. No surprise it provokes a violent response. n/t ieoeja Jun 2014 #27
Yeah, well, I still plan to dress minimally. Benton D Struckcheon Jun 2014 #4
NRA, you made your bed, now sleep in it! muntrv Jun 2014 #5
The assholes are realizing that they may have over-played their hand. /nt Ash_F Jun 2014 #9
The Frankenstein's Monster the NRA helped to create . . . Brigid Jun 2014 #10
I still hope the open carry loons turn up at the TX Repub convention. Paladin Jun 2014 #11
Me too. Enthusiast Jun 2014 #21
It only makes good sense to me. ... spin Jun 2014 #12
In Florida an AR 15 is an excellent weapon Turbineguy Jun 2014 #28
In Florida over 1,000,000 residents have concealed weapons permits. ... spin Jun 2014 #33
I'm so confused... DeadLetterOffice Jun 2014 #13
Eh, they're not really making sense as much as distancing themselves. JoeyT Jun 2014 #23
LOLO ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2014 #14
When the NRA calls you "downright weird"......... yellowcanine Jun 2014 #15
Right wingers are becoming too stupid AgingAmerican Jun 2014 #16
"Really, really bad for business" sulphurdunn Jun 2014 #17
I think you win the thread. GeorgeGist Jun 2014 #44
I just dropped a ton of money at Home Depot for new appliances LynneSin Jun 2014 #19
But they have low self-esteem because they have a small penis. Enthusiast Jun 2014 #24
I second that . geretogo Jun 2014 #26
some of them are women LynneSin Jun 2014 #29
I think the implication is that the others have a similar sized urethra ... Nihil Jun 2014 #50
good bossy22 Jun 2014 #22
It's just another way the Confederates can give the finger to the Black man in the White House. geretogo Jun 2014 #25
I hate to say it but I believe you have something there. Enthusiast Jun 2014 #32
you're right..the NRA did rise -hand in hand- with their buddies the KKK. Sunlei Jun 2014 #43
What did the NRA expect when they court the the simplest of human beings. nt Fla Dem Jun 2014 #30
Now we know the cows have really left the barn flamingdem Jun 2014 #31
Big Wayne knows it all...To hear him tell it. Hubert Flottz Jun 2014 #35
The open carry idiots are going too far if the NRA is upset with them Gothmog Jun 2014 #36
you give center stage to fruit cakes and dag nabit--the fruit cakes like it dembotoz Jun 2014 #37
Keep the pressure on maintaining their association with the NRA... Earth_First Jun 2014 #38
In other news Android3.14 Jun 2014 #39
There's a REASON they're called "gun NUTS". Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2014 #40
NRA lobbied for that downright foolishness! They got the weirdos they deserve. Sunlei Jun 2014 #42
You know what they say about broken clocks. antiGOPin294 Jun 2014 #45
Reap the whirlwind, gunny lobby stooges! Tom Ripley Jun 2014 #46
pretty bad when you're too nutty even for Texas Skittles Jun 2014 #47
The NRA created this Frankenstein Mz Pip Jun 2014 #49
In other news, there were reports of flying pigs spotted ice skating in Hell. yellowcanine Jun 2014 #51

onehandle

(51,122 posts)
1. Time to abandon the GOP, Tea Party... I mean the NRA, Open Carry Loons.
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 01:44 PM
Jun 2014

Same diff.

Pathetic anti-social psychopaths of a feather...

 

JackRiddler

(24,979 posts)
41. Not at all.
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 06:11 PM
Jun 2014

As dimwitted and extreme as they are, it's sunk in for them that they're starting to lose ground on the narrative even among gun owners. This is a sign that they are confused & desperate, the fuckers.

As post #3 below here says... These protests a) look like dangerous psychos even to middle America and b) are making corporations turn against the NRA. They can't think it would be good if Walmart or the like took a stand against their members' moron psycho actions.

Mosby

(16,167 posts)
3. It's because they know the open carry protests are backfiring
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 01:48 PM
Jun 2014

All it's doing is making companies take a stand, and that usually means banning open carry in their establishments.

The NRA want's to keep the debate abstract, just like the republicans do with most issues.

The funny thing is that they created this monster and now it's going "off message".

Gormy Cuss

(30,884 posts)
6. ^^^This^^^
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 01:59 PM
Jun 2014

Any thinking lobbyist recognizes the enormous potential for turning public opinion against them. Oops.

mwyn8

(84 posts)
7. Agreed
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 02:05 PM
Jun 2014

When for profit companies start feeling the impact from this 'abstract' perversion of the 2nd amendment, they are gonna DO something about it. I'm thinking the NRA is afraid of what the $$ from the other side will do. Americans want background checks and sensible laws in place - nada - politicians can ignore the poll numbers. They'll just lie about it to get the vote. What they want/need is the $$.

I agree it is a monster & now the nra is going to be dealing with it. People will see these idiots in grocery stores, hardware stores, restaurants & realize they've been fed a line of bull$hit from the gop. I mean really realize deep down how ludicrous and flimsy they're 'proclamations' of 'Merica and it's your Right. I'm hoping that thinking people will examine other platform positions & see them for what they are.

bossy22

(3,547 posts)
18. Most companies try not to pick a side in the gun debate
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 03:11 PM
Jun 2014

I don't really forsee a mass influx of cash from companies to pro-gun control groups. Just look at many of the press releases- they are very "wishy washy"- they won't "ban" guns from their stores- they just ask owners to leave them at home.

Politicians will ignore the poll results aslong as two conditions remain- gun policy remains a "low priority" in voters minds and those that do make it a priority are overwhelmingly pro-gun rights.

Mosby

(16,167 posts)
34. right, they try not to choose sides
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 04:50 PM
Jun 2014

until a bunch of gun nuts start bringing ar-15s and ak-47s into their stores.

Then they pick sides, the sane side.

It's not always about lobby groups and money, this is where the rubber hits the road.

 

951-Riverside

(7,234 posts)
8. I remember these open carry droolers showing up in Malls and Coffee shops in California
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 02:09 PM
Jun 2014

I happened to run into a bunch in a mall and they are the rudest pieces of crap you ever want to meet. You just want to grab them by the neck roll and slam their faces into the ground especially one ones who come with kids and put them in front.

Fortunately California quickly passed a law banning open carrying weapons so they had no choice but to take their guns and their tiny penises and go home.

AtheistCrusader

(33,982 posts)
20. I think it's somewhat unfortunate that you associate the mere sight of them with initiating violence
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 03:25 PM
Jun 2014

upon them.

Benton D Struckcheon

(2,347 posts)
4. Yeah, well, I still plan to dress minimally.
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 01:49 PM
Jun 2014

It's only a matter of time before this lunacy is endorsed, and then the temps in Hades will just shoot right back up...

Brigid

(17,621 posts)
10. The Frankenstein's Monster the NRA helped to create . . .
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 02:14 PM
Jun 2014

is now making them look bad, and becoming impossible for them to control. Imagine that.

Paladin

(28,202 posts)
11. I still hope the open carry loons turn up at the TX Repub convention.
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 02:16 PM
Jun 2014

They said they were going to; I wonder if they'll show up, create a ruckus, and make the Repubs look like the miserable hypocrites they are. Hey, a guy can hope......

Enthusiast

(50,983 posts)
21. Me too.
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 03:28 PM
Jun 2014

Maybe they'll shoot a few Republicans. You know, to demonstrate their complete freedom of rules pertaining to firearms.

spin

(17,493 posts)
12. It only makes good sense to me. ...
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 02:22 PM
Jun 2014

In some states which allow open carry, a number of gun owners have carried long guns into restaurants.

I see no realistic reason to do so. It is already legal to open carry in those states. Plus an AR-15 is a poor choice for self defense in a crowded urban area.

The only reason I can see is to irritate and intimidate those who personally do not wish to see firearms in public. Why would any responsible gun owner wish to do this?


Turbineguy

(37,208 posts)
28. In Florida an AR 15 is an excellent weapon
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 04:25 PM
Jun 2014

in a crowded place. Under their stand your ground law you can shoot innocent bystanders with impunity.

spin

(17,493 posts)
33. In Florida over 1,000,000 residents have concealed weapons permits. ...
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 04:41 PM
Jun 2014

Any questionable case of self defense with a firearm that MIGHT involve "stand your ground" makes instant national attention.

While such incidents occur the ones that actually are not legitimate self defense but instead murder are few and far between. Also a person charged of murdering another individual will use any argument his lawyer suggests and that often includes a "stand your ground" defense. Usually this tactic fails in court and he is convicted.

However I do believe that the "stand your ground" law in Florida needs to be rewritten to correct some ambiguities in the wording that currently exist.

DeadLetterOffice

(1,352 posts)
13. I'm so confused...
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 02:44 PM
Jun 2014

My instinctive reaction these days is to disagree vehemently with everything that comes from the NRA.

But... but... they said something that makes SENSE!

Now what the %&@# am I supposed to do???

JoeyT

(6,785 posts)
23. Eh, they're not really making sense as much as distancing themselves.
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 03:30 PM
Jun 2014

The best case scenario from their perspective is these asshats keep parading around annoying the shit out of everyone until the backlash gets strong enough to hurt the NRA. Worst case is one doesn't practice responsible trigger discipline and accidentally blasts a hole in somebody(s) and the backlash is instant and painful.

It's sort of like the Republicans distancing themselves from someone that said something openly racist. They believe it too, and they're fine with it, but they don't like the PR hit that comes with it.

 

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)
14. LOLO ...
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 02:45 PM
Jun 2014

I would have loved if the writer had included my (highlighted) addition;

To those who are not acquainted with the dubious practice of using public displays of firearms as a means to draw attention to oneself or one’s cause, it can be downright scary. It makes folks who might normally be perfectly open-minded about firearms feel uncomfortable and question the motives of pro-gun advocates. To understand the folks' apprehension, imagine how you would feel if that gun-toting bunch were young Black males.

yellowcanine

(35,692 posts)
15. When the NRA calls you "downright weird".........
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 02:47 PM
Jun 2014

for an action in defense of gun rights.....

You are definitely weird.

LynneSin

(95,337 posts)
19. I just dropped a ton of money at Home Depot for new appliances
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 03:19 PM
Jun 2014

I realize that it was not Home Depot that was sponsoring it but I do hope they speak out against it.

I know if I walked into my Home Depot and saw even one person not in a legit military uniform (wearing fatigues bought at an Army surplus store does NOT count) or Police Uniform I would have walked out right away.

There are no signs above the people carrying these guns that says 'I am well train to carry this gun and mentally sound' or 'I'm like George Zimmerman and will get trigger happy over the slightest sound or movement'. Shoppers should not have to go about their everday business in fear seeing these people open carry.

I know people joke about the 'small penis' but in the end it's low self-esteem. People who have been rejected by society who now want to get their revenge by creating fear around them and annoucing their so-called 'authority' by wearing their big guns. It's a joke.

 

Nihil

(13,508 posts)
50. I think the implication is that the others have a similar sized urethra ...
Tue Jun 3, 2014, 08:03 AM
Jun 2014

... but the word "penis" is higher priority in most people's vocabulary.


bossy22

(3,547 posts)
22. good
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 03:28 PM
Jun 2014

Most gun owners want these idiots to just go away. There is no reason for someone to walk into a store with a loaded rifle over their back.

Hubert Flottz

(37,726 posts)
35. Big Wayne knows it all...To hear him tell it.
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 04:58 PM
Jun 2014

Sport shooters aren't too happy with the run-away gun and ammo prices these days and rim fire ammo is just about impossible to buy, even at today's scare driven, super inflated, prices. Sow the wind, reap the whirlwind Big Wayne. The NRA wants to keep the Teabilly faithful scared to death, that "the democrats" are, "Going to come and TAKE all your guns away from you," The tremendous amounts of cash, that these NRA inspired gun scares generate, for the gun dealers, gun makers and the ammo industry, seems to have caused the NRA to become less stealthy about scaring the shit out of the already unstable individuals out there in FOXbot land. American blood being spilled, even the blood of our children at school, means nothing to the people behind the NRA/GOP, because "first they look at the purse." They "believe in the Almighty" alright, the almighty Dollar.

Gothmog

(143,999 posts)
36. The open carry idiots are going too far if the NRA is upset with them
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 05:43 PM
Jun 2014

The open carry idiots in Texas are really crazy. You have to be very very crazy for the NRA to call you out.

dembotoz

(16,739 posts)
37. you give center stage to fruit cakes and dag nabit--the fruit cakes like it
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 05:46 PM
Jun 2014

great fun to see democrats are not the only ones who have problems herding cats

Earth_First

(14,910 posts)
38. Keep the pressure on maintaining their association with the NRA...
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 05:53 PM
Jun 2014

It's negative publicity that isn't costing a dime.

The NRA made it's bed.

Now sleep in it fu*kers...

 

Android3.14

(5,402 posts)
39. In other news
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 06:03 PM
Jun 2014

Jeffrey Daumer says drinking a Yoo-hoo while eating another human being is "dubious" and "downright weird".

 

antiGOPin294

(53 posts)
45. You know what they say about broken clocks.
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 07:51 PM
Jun 2014

However, this still doesn't change the fact that the NRA is a corrupt, evil organization that is responsible for so much bloodshed across this country. The demise of this institution can't come soon enough.

Mz Pip

(27,404 posts)
49. The NRA created this Frankenstein
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 10:28 PM
Jun 2014

Do the really think they can control it with this lukewarm observation? Weird doesn't begin to describe what's earn unleashed.

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