The Atlantic: Why Can’t Democrats Pass Gun Control?

[Garys]

Because there are a good number of moderate Democrat voters who would switch to Republican voters if their Congresscritters supported more gun control. Look at Manchin and Sinema as well as D House members in R districts.

 

[Chevy 2 65]

Over 100 people were shot in Chicago over the 4th of July weekend. That's a city which has some of the most strict gun laws in the country. Im guessing that none of the shooters were legal gun owners, so passing more gun laws would simply mean additional laws that the criminal shooters would ignore.
Gun control is simple. Just properly punish people who illegally use guns. For example, if you break into a home unarmed and steal a TV let's say you get 3 years in prison. But if you break into a home and steal a TV while carrying a gun you get 25 years in prison. I'm guessing the average criminal would consignor carrying a gun.
But the real problem is gang on gang shootings over the drug trade. Same logic should apply. Shoot another gang banger and go to prison for life, period. No plea bargains, no parole, no earned good-time. Just a life sentence.

Don't forget NY, and Cali for their unconstitutional gun laws. cesspools all of them

 

[Path-Finder]

They ought to care. A lot of the victims are innocent people -- just kids in the neighborhood killed by gangbangers spraying bullets. Or accused (wrongly) of being in some rival gang and then getting popped in the head.

Here are some interesting statistics about the power structure in Chicago:
1. 2,240 Shootings, 440 Homicides from January thru July 2020. Almost every shooter and homicide were BLACK - 97.7%, but BLM and Chicago‘s Democratic Politicians blame “police and systemic racism.”
2. The Chicago mayor is black.
3. The Superintendent of Police is black.
4. The Cook County States’ Attorney is black.
5. The Chief Judge of Cook County Circuit Courts is black.
6 The Illinois Attorney General is black.
7. The Chicago Fire Department Commissioner is black.
8. The Cook County Board President is black.
9. The State Senate Majority Leader is black.
10. The Illinois Lieutenant Governor is black.
11. The Illinois Secretary of State is black.
12. The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County is black.
13. The Cook County Clerk is black.
14. The Chicago Treasurer is black.
15. The Chicago Police Board President is black.
16. The Chicago Transit Authority President is black.
17. The CEO of Chicago Public Schools is black.
18. The Commissioner of the Department of Water Management is black.
19. 40% of the City Council belong to the Black Caucus. Their average pay is $122,304 annually each, PLUS $122,000 per year in expenses. Their pension for life is 80% of last pay. Republican head count in the City Council is ZERO. William Hale Thompson was the last Republican Mayor of Chicago in 1931. For 89 years Democrats have controlled the Chicago Mayor’s Office. At the end of fiscal 2019 the Chicago deficit was $838,200,000

Wow. You're a racist.

 

[bigbravehog]

They ought to care. A lot of the victims are innocent people -- just kids in the neighborhood killed by gangbangers spraying bullets. Or accused (wrongly) of being in some rival gang and then getting popped in the head.

Here are some interesting statistics about the power structure in Chicago:
1. 2,240 Shootings, 440 Homicides from January thru July 2020. Almost every shooter and homicide were BLACK - 97.7%, but BLM and Chicago‘s Democratic Politicians blame “police and systemic racism.”
2. The Chicago mayor is black.
3. The Superintendent of Police is black.
4. The Cook County States’ Attorney is black.
5. The Chief Judge of Cook County Circuit Courts is black.
6 The Illinois Attorney General is black.
7. The Chicago Fire Department Commissioner is black.
8. The Cook County Board President is black.
9. The State Senate Majority Leader is black.
10. The Illinois Lieutenant Governor is black.
11. The Illinois Secretary of State is black.
12. The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County is black.
13. The Cook County Clerk is black.
14. The Chicago Treasurer is black.
15. The Chicago Police Board President is black.
16. The Chicago Transit Authority President is black.
17. The CEO of Chicago Public Schools is black.
18. The Commissioner of the Department of Water Management is black.
19. 40% of the City Council belong to the Black Caucus. Their average pay is $122,304 annually each, PLUS $122,000 per year in expenses. Their pension for life is 80% of last pay. Republican head count in the City Council is ZERO. William Hale Thompson was the last Republican Mayor of Chicago in 1931. For 89 years Democrats have controlled the Chicago Mayor’s Office. At the end of fiscal 2019 the Chicago deficit was $838,200,000

you made my point. even blacks don't care. All the politicians and senior management on your list blame law enforcement and importation of guns. Yawn.

 

[G4Y4HK]

When Trump/MAGA party had control over all three branches, why couldn't we get the hearing protection and national reciprocity acts railroaded through?

 

[Dadstoys]

When Trump/MAGA party had control over all three branches, why couldn't we get the hearing protection and national reciprocity acts railroaded through?

RINOS

 

[AHM]

RINOS

 

[Dr_Scholl]

When Trump/MAGA party had control over all three branches, why couldn't we get the hearing protection and national reciprocity acts railroaded through?

Uh, because of the filibuster maybe?

 

[ridleyman]

Over 100 people were shot in Chicago over the 4th of July weekend. That's a city which has some of the most strict gun laws in the country. Im guessing that none of the shooters were legal gun owners, so passing more gun laws would simply mean additional laws that the criminal shooters would ignore.
Gun control is simple. Just properly punish people who illegally use guns. For example, if you break into a home unarmed and steal a TV let's say you get 3 years in prison. But if you break into a home and steal a TV while carrying a gun you get 25 years in prison. I'm guessing the average criminal would consignor carrying a gun.
But the real problem is gang on gang shootings over the drug trade. Same logic should apply. Shoot another gang banger and go to prison for life, period. No plea bargains, no parole, no earned good-time. Just a life sentence.

I disagree. If you kill a gang banger, you should be given extra bullets of your choice!



And yes, btw, the left is incredibly racist.

 

[Quantavious G]

When Trump/MAGA party had control over all three branches, why couldn't we get the hearing protection and national reciprocity acts railroaded through?

because republicans are pu$$ies

 

[Fixxah]

When Trump/MAGA party had control over all three branches, why couldn't we get the hearing protection and national reciprocity acts railroaded through?

That pos ryan had a big hand in that, plus 24/7/365 railroading by the swamp.

 

[NewGuyRay]

I think the article's explanation from Sen Toomey says it best. It's not just that the pro-gun rights folks will vote based on the issue, they will also hold a grudge if you cross them.

For those who passionately vote to support 2A, displeasure with an offending politician is not limited to the current election cycle.

 

[SFC13557]

Looks like all you read was the first paragraph.

The article shows and gives data that it isn't the NRA at all. It is the people who are passionate about 2A. Their efforts outweigh the lobbyists and paid antis and are why politicians are afraid to pass something, for fear of losing their jobs.

I read the whole article and the gist is the NRA has 5 Million voting members and a huge call/email list by State/District and get members to bombard a particular Pol with emails and calls. Also the NRA has the best lobbyists and Legal team with long memories.

 

[GaryO]

This is why...https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/dolton-mayor-under-fire-for-hiring-registered-child-sex-offender-to-inspect-homes?taid=617256ec7778c400018f13e0&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter

 

[MarkT]

GRAND SLAM!