Justin
Moderator Emeritus
Sat through the Senate Judiciary hearings today.
The fix was in from the word "go."
The fix was in from the word "go."
I'd be shocked if it wasn't true.I heard on the radio yesterday that the White House called Dems and threatened to withdraw DNC campaign funds AND to field a well funded primary challenger if they did not vote the WH way. True or rumor?
How many of you guys out in CO voted for the people who are now turning on you?
I heard on the radio yesterday that the White House called Dems and threatened to withdraw DNC campaign funds AND to field a well funded primary challenger if they did not vote the WH way. True or rumor?
How many of you guys out in CO voted for the people who are now turning on you?
Colorado (and Minnesota) was once much more pro 2A than it is now.
Sounds like we've found one.It seems that every time there is a topic dealing with the fight that a certain state finds itself in, somebody has the need to spout off something like "Well, you guys got what you voted for"
You are right that elections have consequences. However, I suspect that the overwhelming majority of the individuals commenting here in no way supported those who are trying to take away our rights. Making this comment because your state is in better shape does not help the conversation and comes off as petty to those of us who find ourselves in a situation we would rather not be in.
If you happen to live in a state that is more pro 2A, you would do well to heed the warning. Colorado (and Minnesota) was once much more pro 2A than it is now. What is happening there can happen where you are. We would do well to help and encourage other states to stay free, lest we see the whole country slip gradually away.
Bloomberg has outright said he'd finance a primary challenger for any Democrat who votes against these bills, and given that he recently dumped $2 million into Illinois in order to force out a candidate for Jesse Jackson Jr.'s seat, I don't think he's bluffing.
All those Cali imports did the number. It took 50 years, but now Denver can proudly say, We're San Francisco! and Boulder can shout out, We're Berkeley!
Yup, I just hope it doesn't spread to other states.All those Cali imports did the number. It took 50 years, but now Denver can proudly say, We're San Francisco!
Each side got 90 minutes for testimony. We had our deck stacked with expert/sponsored speakers, which honestly got us more "bang for the buck" given the time available. I was also disappointed to not have time to get called (I was 5th on the list at 7:30 AM).I sat there all day waiting to speak on HB1224. They let all of those for it speak. Then when it was our turn they only let the expert witness speak. They would not let us servents speak.
Justin, I sat there all day waiting to speak on HB1224. They let all of those for it speak. Then when it was our turn they only let the expert witness speak. They would not let us servents speak. Then they took a vote. Senator Aguilar could not hid here contept for us . Said we were a most direspectful crowd. I thought we were well be haved. She did not like the horns honking outside. I was real mad when I left.
Semper Fi
I was on the list to speak, and they even called my name at the beginning of the call for testimony for the pro-rights side. Ultimately, I didn't get a chance to speak, but didn't feel short-changed, as the expert witnesses represented us quite well.
Not that it did any good, as it was pretty clear that both Jessie Ulibarri and Irene Aguilar were far more interested in whatever was displayed on their laptop/iPad screens than in actually paying attention to the testimony being given.