Obama and the 2nd

[Skinny Shooter]

Not wanting to sidetrack a previous thread, figured I'd start a new one on this topic.
Read the following links and then tell me if Obama is a friend or foe of the gunowner.
In all the "change" he spouted during the loooong election cycle he sure seems to be stocking up on business as usual clinton-era cronies to work in his administration.
After all this info, how can anyone think this guy is a friend of the gunowner.
From what I have read and heard him say, I feel he will try to ban my semi-auto rifle at some point. If he doesn't, then fine, but I can't trust the guy.
He may have said one thing back in the anti-gun state of Illinois but he'll be dealing with a congress that has many anti-gunners in it and may just go along with whatever they can get to his desk.

http://www.nraila.org/OBAMA/
http://www.ontheissues.org/domestic/...un_Control.htm
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opini...n_control.html
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0408/9722.html



http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...bama-and-guns/

In speech after speech, Barack Obama has claimed he would "uphold the Second Amendment." Mr. Obama, of course, is a polished speaker who says "words matter." But records matter more. And while Mr. Obama is short on experience on most issues, he's long on anti-gun votes and even longer on rhetoric. Now's a good time to review both.

One of Mr. Obama's first statements on the issue really said it all. During his first run for the Illinois Senate in 1996, Mr. Obama said on a candidate questionnaire that he supported legislation to "ban the manufacture, sale and possession of handguns." When challenged about the questionnaire earlier this year, Mr. Obama blamed others, saying his campaign staff had filled out the questionnaire incorrectly. (Unfortunately for that story, a version of the questionnaire later appeared bearing Mr. Obama's own handwriting.)

Questionnaires aside, Mr. Obama has supported handgun bans even when they trap people who defend themselves. In a 2003 case, a resident of Wilmette, Ill., used a handgun to defend himself from a burglar with a drug habit and a long criminal record, breaking into his home for the second day in a row. Though authorities found the shooting justified, the armed citizen was charged with possessing a handgun in violation of Wilmette's handgun ban.

Illinois lawmakers proposed legislation that would make self-defense an "affirmative defense" against prosecution for handgun possession in towns like Wilmette. Mr. Obama voted four times against the measure, which passed over his opposition, and over a veto by Illinois' anti-gun governor, Rod Blagojevich, a long-time Obama ally.

Self-defense at home or outside the home - it's all just as bad to Mr. Obama.

In 2004, he said he was "consistently on record and will continue to be on record as opposing concealed carry," and that he'd back "federal legislation that would ban citizens from carrying weapons, except for law enforcement." Mr. Obama had already put that anti-self-defense belief into action in 2001, voting against a state Senate bill that would have allowed people who receive protective orders - such as domestic violence victims - to carry firearms. Why? Because, in Mr. Obama's world, "authorizing potential victims to carry firearms would potentially lead to a more dangerous rather than less dangerous situation … It was a bad idea and I'm glad it failed," he said.

Mr. Obama also claims he's no threat to hunters.

But in 2005, he voted for a ban on all but the smallest rifle ammunition used for hunting (or for anything else). If the measure had passed, it would have classified most rifle ammunition beyond the low-powered .22 caliber as "armor piercing ammunition," prohibited for civilian manufacture by federal law. The ammunition ban was hardly Mr. Obama's first act against hunters, either. In 1999, Mr. Obama proposed increasing firearm and ammunition excise taxes by 500 percent. Right now, a rifle that a manufacturer sells for $500 carries an excise tax of $55. Under Mr. Obama's proposal, that amount would rocket to $330. This would turn a tax willingly paid by sportsmen, which funds many of our wildlife conservation programs, into a tool to punish gun buyers.

Also, while Mr. Obama promises hunters, "I will not take your shotgun away," his votes tell a different story.

In 2003, while serving on the Illinois state Senate's Judiciary Committee, Mr. Obama voted for a bill that would have banned (as so-called "semi-automatic assault weapons") most single-shot and double-barreled shotguns, along with hundreds of models of rifles and handguns. If the bill had passed, any Illinois resident who possessed one of these guns 90 days after legislation went into effect, would have faced felony charges. What was that about not taking shotguns away?

As if voting for anti-gun plans wasn't bad enough, Mr. Obama also helped pay for them. He was a board member from 1994 to 2001 of the anti-gun Joyce Foundation, which is the largest source of funding for radical anti-gun groups in the country. On Mr. Obama's watch, Joyce donated $18.6 million to approximately 80 anti-gun efforts, including $1.5 million to the Violence Policy Center, the nation's most aggressive gun-prohibitionist group. Many of the Joyce Foundation's projects were aimed at editing the Second Amendment out of the Constitution.

But an Obama Supreme Court could do that more directly. Mr. Obama has said he would not have nominated Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court. It was Justice Scalia who wrote the majority opinion in D.C. v. Heller, which declared that the Second Amendment protects an individual's right to keep and bear arms, and that D.C.'s handgun ban is unconstitutional. Justice Thomas joined in that opinion. As a member of the U.S. Senate, Mr. Obama also voted against confirming Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito, both of whom joined Justice Scalia's majority opinion in Heller. That means four of the five pro-freedom votes on the Supreme Court would not have been there under an Obama presidency.

This is the real Barack Obama. This record matches the attitude Mr. Obama revealed when he said rural Pennsylvanians are "bitter" and "cling to guns." This record matches what you would expect to emerge from a Chicago political machine where an unrepentant terrorist is "respectable" and "mainstream."

Finally, with no way to run from his record, Mr. Obama resorts to the ultimate political dodge. Does he support gun registration? "I don't think that we can get that done." Banning guns? "I couldn't get it done. I don't have the votes in Congress."

These efforts to ease gun owners' fears should make any gun owner ask, "Wait … why is he counting all these votes already?" Instead of this not-so-reassuring rhetoric, gun owners deserve the truth. And the truth is clear: Barack Obama would be the most anti-gun president in history - bar none.

Chris W. Cox is executive director of the NRA Institute for Legislative Action.

[sdkid]

I'm not really up on my politics. This was the first election I voted in, i'm 38. People say that he is one person and can't outlaw guns by himself, even as the president. I do believe though that he can surround himself with like thinking people and sway things his way.

I have no use for auto or semi auto guns myself. My friends and dad enjoy them though. I lean toward cowboy type guns: single action, lever action, and double barrel coach. I feel that once they "take care" of the semi autos, they will continue down the list.

This is my possibly ignorant take on this. By all means, correct me if I'm backwards.
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[BILLY D.]

Skinny

Talk to his constituents in Illinois and see what they think of him. I have conversed with forum members on other forums and they would be more than happy to tell you what a douche bag he is.

He is as anti gun as you could get. He makes Schumer look like a slacker.

As you so astutely observed he is as full of crap as Christmas Goose. Your reference to CHANGE is a good example. He is a forked tongued liar in the first degree.

The list of lies and scams he has portrayed on the public and especially his voters is a shame in itself. Of course when the truth all comes out it will be placed on Bushs shoulders.

This man is a danger to everyone and especially this country. Another catastrophic event would not surprise me in the least. And he has been previously warned by none other than Mr. Biden in Worldnet daily.

I really get upset even talking about this guy, my stomach goes topsy turvy. Pepcid time.

Best wishes, Bill

[GoodOlBoy]

Found this on another site while looking for a post about the 500% gun and ammo tax he wants to institute.

On the Second Amendment, Don’t Believe Obama


The presidential primary season is finally over, and it is now time for gun owners to take a careful look at just where nominee Barack Obama stands on issues related to the Second Amendment. During the primaries, Obama tried to hide behind vague statements of support for “sportsmen” or unfounded claims of general support for the right to keep and bear arms.

But his real record, based on votes taken, political associations, and long standing positions, shows that Barack Obama is a serious threat to Second Amendment liberties. Don’t listen to his campaign rhetoric! Look instead to what he has said and done during his entire political career.


FACT: Barack Obama opposes four of the five Supreme Court justices who affirmed an individual right to keep and bear arms. He voted against the confirmation of Alito and Roberts and he has stated he would not have appointed Thomas or Scalia.17

FACT: Barack Obama voted for an Illinois State Senate bill to ban and confiscate “assault weapons,” but the bill was so poorly crafted, it would have also banned most semi-auto and single and double barrel shotguns commonly used by sportsmen.18

FACT: Barack Obama voted to allow reckless lawsuits designed to bankrupt the firearms industry.1

FACT: Barack Obama wants to re-impose the failed and discredited Clinton Gun Ban.15

FACT: Barack Obama voted to ban almost all rifle ammunition commonly used for hunting and sport shooting.3

FACT: Barack Obama has endorsed a 500% increase in the federal excise tax on firearms and ammunition.9

FACT: Barack Obama has endorsed a complete ban on handgun ownership.2

FACT: Barack Obama supports local gun bans in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and other cities.4

FACT: Barack Obama voted to uphold local gun bans and the criminal prosecution of people
who use firearms in self-defense.5

FACT: Barack Obama supports gun owner licensing and gun registration.6

FACT: Barack Obama refused to sign a friend-of-the-court Brief in support of individual Second Amendment rights in the Heller case.

FACT: Barack Obama opposes Right to Carry laws.7

FACT: Barack Obama was a member of the Board of Directors of the Joyce Foundation, the leading source of funds for anti-gun organizations and “research.”8

FACT: Barack Obama supported a proposal to ban gun stores within 5 miles of a school or park, which would eliminate almost every gun store in America.9

FACT: Barack Obama voted not to notify gun owners when the state of Illinois did records searches on them.10

FACT: Barack Obama voted against a measure to lower the Firearms Owners Identification card age minimum from 21 to 18, a measure designed to assist young people in the military.11

FACT: Barack Obama favors a ban on standard capacity magazines.12

FACT: Barack Obama supports mandatory micro-stamping.13

FACT: Barack Obama supports mandatory waiting periods.2

FACT: Barack Obama supports repeal of the Tiahrt Amendment, which prohibits information on gun traces collected by the BATFE from being used in reckless lawsuits against firearm dealers and manufacturers.14

FACT: Barack Obama supports one-gun-a-month handgun purchase restrictions.16

FACT: Barack Obama supports a ban on inexpensive handguns.9

FACT: Barack Obama supports a ban on the resale of police issued firearms, even if the money is going to police departments for replacement equipment.9

FACT: Barack Obama supports mandatory firearm training requirements for all gun owners and a ban on gun ownership for persons under the age of 21.9

1. United States Senate, S. 397, vote number 219, July 29, 2005. (http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LI...n=1&vote=00219)

2. Independent Voters of Illinois/Independent Precinct Organization general candidate questionnaire, Sept. 9, 1996. The responses on this survey were described in “Obama had greater role on liberal survey,” Politico, March 31, 2008. (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0308/9269.html)

3. United States Senate, S. 397, vote number 217, Kennedy amendment July 29, 2005. (http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LI...n=1&vote=00217)

4. David Wright, Ursula Fahy and Sunlen Miller, "Obama: 'Common Sense Regulation' On Gun Owners' Rights," ABC News' "Political Radar" Blog, http://blogs.abcnews.com, 2/15/08. (http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalra...common-se.html)

5. Illinois Senate, SB 2165, March 25, 2004, vote 20 and May 25, 2004, vote 3.

6. “Fact Check: No News In Obama's Consistent Record.” Obama ’08, December 11, 2007. (http://www.barackobama.com/factcheck...n_obamas_c.php)

7. “Candidates' gun control positions may figure in Pa. vote,” Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Wednesday, April 2, 2008, and "Keyes, Obama Are Far Apart On Guns," Chicago Tribune, 9/15/04. (http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pitt.../s_560181.html)

8. 1998 Joyce Foundation Annual Report, p. 7.

9. “Obama and Gun Control,” The Volokh Conspiracy, taken from the Chicago Defender, Dec. 13, 1999. (http://www.volokh.com/posts/1203389334.shtml)

10. Illinois Senate, May 5, 2002, SB 1936 Con., vote 26.

11. Illinois Senate, March 25, 2003, SB 2163, vote 18.

12. “Clinton, Edwards, Obama on gun control,” Radio Iowa, Sunday, April 22, 2007. (http://learfield.typepad.com/radioio...n_edwards.html)

13. Chicago Tribune blogs, “Barack Obama: NIU Shootings call for action,” February 15, 2008, (http://blogs.trb.com/news/politics/b..._on_shoot.html)

14. Barack Obama campaign website: “As president, Barack Obama would repeal the Tiahrt Amendment . . .” (http://www.barackobama.com/issues/ur...w-enforcement.)

15. Illinois Senate Debate #3: Barack Obama vs. Alan Keyes (http://www.ontheissues.org/2008/Bara...un_Control.htm and http://www.ontheissues.org/IL_2004_Senate_3rd.htm) Oct 21, 2004.

16. Illinois Senate, May 16, 2003, HB 2579, vote 34.

17. United States Senate vote 245, September 29, 2005 and vote 2, January 31, 2006 and Saddleback Forum, August 16, 2008.

18. Illinois Senate Judiciary Committee, March 13, 2003. To see the vote tally go to: http://www.nrapvf.org/Media/pdf/sb1195_obama.pdf.

From http://www.nraila.org/OBAMA/

GoodOlBoy

[DON WALKUP]

i do NOT trust him...on any thing!

[Steverino]

Obama will be the most anti-gun president to ever reside in the White House. He will assuredly rubber stamp any and all anti-2nd legislation that the liberal democrats author and push through the house and senate.

Depending on his choice of Att. Gen, you could even see some sweeping interpretations of law and executive orders issued which supercede congressional support/backing.

In any scenario, it will not bode well for the home protector, recreational shooter, reloader, hunter, & sportsman.

[skeeter@ccia.com]

when the supreme court justices vote only one vote to one side of an issue...that leaves me to believe they intend to change it later on down the road....with this new outfit, watch them change the supreme court decision on guns....from 5 to the good 4 bad to the other way around....also...I wonder this...if the judges said they only voted the way their people wanted...then what is the purpose of having a supreme court in the first place?....waste of tax dollars if ask me.....but I bet they will switch their votes in the future to 5 against guns.to 4 not...

[skeeter@ccia.com]

oh....my vote?...he will not support the 2nd and I see an effort to raise taxes on sports items...we have had a lot of problems in America over its history....Fight the indians, Civil war, Revolutionary war etc etc.....I see another one within....in the future....I am stockin up on my ammo...just hope I am not alone..

[Classicvette63]

My daddy told me when I was younger, "If you don't run, nobody can chase you"

That applies to this. Why as gun owners do we fret over "clinton might do this or obama might do that?" We always seem to be looking for which way to run, when we should have the calm, cool confidence of a christian with 4 aces.

Who cares if obama wants to do this or that? He would have to MAKE us do this or that. Ain't making me do sh!t. I said that when Klinton was in and I'll say it now. WE THE PEOPLE have first position and the anti's are sucking hind tit. Why run? Doesn't make sense to me.

[GoodOlBoy]

Ain't talkin about runnin. Talkin about preppin.

GoodOlBoy

[skeeter@ccia.com]

Grasshopper or Ant?

[DogYeller]

GOB, you just don't understand The Chosen One is going to make everything better. /sarcasm

[Lilred]

Now that he's got Hillary at his side...and all the rest of them goobers...ya'll best be filin off them serial numbers lol

Really I think he caint do but so much about it in the long run, it's the states we really need to be watchin. That's the rotton root that kills the tree iffin ya'll get my drift.

[GoodOlBoy]

"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." - Thomas Jefferson