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Holder tells Congress the Obama administration wants to ban guns
The Daily Caller ^ | 9:29 AM 02/08/2012 | By Chris Cox

Posted on 02/08/2012 7:21:59 AM PST by Lazamataz

Last Thursday, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder appeared before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee to answer questions about his role in the deadly “Fast and Furious” gun-running scandal. However, instead of answers, Congress got more defiance, more arrogance, and more wasted time with an attorney general who clearly feels no sense of obligation to the American people or our rule of law.

But for all the stonewalling, there was at least one telling moment at this hearing, and it should concern law-abiding gun owners and all Americans who expect accountability from our government.

In a rash attempt to deflect attention away from himself and his own irresponsibility, Holder let Congress know that the Obama administration is still working toward the day when it can reinstate former President Bill Clinton’s so-called “assault weapons” ban. According to Holder:

This administration has consistently favored the reinstitution of the assault weapons ban. It is something that we think was useful in the past with regard to the reduction that we’ve seen in crime, and certainly would have a positive impact on our relationship and the crime situation in Mexico.
It’s difficult to follow Holder’s logic here, but it goes something like this …

The Obama administration — particularly Eric Holder’s Justice Department — oversaw an epic scandal whereby our own federal government illegally funneled thousands of firearms into the hands of Mexican drug lords. This contributed to the death of one U.S. Border Patrol agent and hundreds of Mexicans.

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To: Lazamataz
Congress got more defiance, more arrogance, and more wasted time with an attorney general who clearly feels no sense of obligation to the American people or our rule of law.

Perfect example of the liberal urban culture that's taken over much of Holder's people. It's the reason the Black Panthers weren't prosecuted. Once one is party of a protected class whatever one does can be rationalized in terms of past wrongs real or perceived. The resulting arrogance and boldness make it all the more offensive.


21 posted on 02/08/2012 7:49:18 AM PST by Not The Other One
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To: FlingWingFlyer
He needs to resign and go start a chicken farm or something.

Yes... located right on the border with Mexico... and he must be unarmed.

22 posted on 02/08/2012 7:49:48 AM PST by ScottinVA (GOP, meet Courage... Courage, meet GOP.)
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To: going hot

23 posted on 02/08/2012 7:51:47 AM PST by do the dhue (WARNING: this site is not liable for the things I say)
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To: Lazamataz
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24 posted on 02/08/2012 7:51:53 AM PST by Chance Hart
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To: Lazamataz

***This administration has consistently favored the reinstitution of the assault weapons ban.***

This is what GunWalker was all about. The regime wanted to show guns seized in Mexico were being bought in the US. Remember all the hub bub about the mex pres requesting Obama to “do something” to stop the flow of guns from the US to the cartels?

They kept spouting false numbers about where the guns came from, almost all were from central and south America. So Bams had his goons run gunwalker to get some “real numbers”.


25 posted on 02/08/2012 7:54:01 AM PST by wrench
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To: Lazamataz
The first GOP candidate to cut a TV ad bashing Obama for Fast And Furious, and exposing Obama’s use of innocent Mexicans as pawns and cannon fodder, in his attempt to restrict the 2nd Amendment, will WIN!
26 posted on 02/08/2012 7:54:44 AM PST by Kansas58
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To: Kansas58
Every time Mr. Gingrich or Mr. Santorum speak plainly re Zero's dumping on US, they get a large spike in the polls.

There is a very large reservoir of energy and anger out there, anger at everything that has been and is being crammed down our throats.The pol who taps that will take it going away, leavig the rest of the pack at the 3/4 pole.

27 posted on 02/08/2012 8:00:03 AM PST by going hot (Happiness is a momma deuce)
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To: Chance Hart

28 posted on 02/08/2012 8:03:34 AM PST by SparkyBass
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To: FlingWingFlyer
"Holder seems clueless about what is really going on right now."

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To dismiss AG Holder as "clueless" is to greatly underestimate him and to minimize the danger he poses. Holder is pure authoritarian evil personified.

29 posted on 02/08/2012 8:07:32 AM PST by Ozymandias Ghost
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To: do the dhue

And remember, Romney appointed extremely liberal judges in Massachusetts instead of conservative ones. Why would he do anything different if he was president?

(contrary to the hunting photo, the 2nd amendment covers a lot more than just hunting)


30 posted on 02/08/2012 8:08:28 AM PST by A. Patriot (Have we lost our Republic? Do the majority of Americans care?)
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To: Lazamataz

Here’s an idea, let’s ban incompetent, lying people from holding any public office. Yeah, let’s start with the head of the Department of Justice. I think that would set a great example in our Federal Government!

BTW, is there really a link between Holder and the Chicago Mafia? (Since public shame does not work with Democrats, I thought I would try a typical “dirty-tricks” style, unfounded rumor that the Democrats have always used so expertly in the past).


31 posted on 02/08/2012 8:09:31 AM PST by Graewoulf (( obama"care" violates the 1890 Sherman Anti-Trust Law, AND is illegal by the U.S. Constitution.))
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To: Lazamataz
Obama is a hands on president. He'll lift your wallet with one hand and grab your gun with the other.
32 posted on 02/08/2012 8:11:09 AM PST by JPG (Matters at which the foolish laugh and at whose consequences the prudent weep.)
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To: A. Patriot
(contrary to the hunting photo, the 2nd amendment covers a lot more than just hunting)

10-4 good buddy


33 posted on 02/08/2012 8:13:20 AM PST by do the dhue (WARNING: this site is not liable for the things I say)
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To: Lazamataz
Let's not overreact here. All Holder said is that the Administration wants to ban assault weapons.

As defined as any semi-automatic rifle with a detachable magazine and a capacity in excess of twenty rounds. Well, maybe five. Now, they also want to ban handguns, but they won't come right out and tell you that. Yet. And semi-automatic shotguns. And hunting rifles, too, because they can be used for purposes other than hunting. Remember JFK? His former secretary certainly does.

Let's face it: guns are dangerous and people can't be trusted with them because they make liberals wet their pants. Now pardon me; I'm going out to buy that Norinco SKS I've had my eye on for months, 'cause I need to have it ready for the Creepy-White-Guy-Survivalists-With-Gadsden-Flag-Bumper-Stickers meeting I'm going to tonight, along with a six-pack of Bud and a pouch of Red Man chew.

34 posted on 02/08/2012 8:17:05 AM PST by andy58-in-nh (America does not need to be organized: it needs to be liberated.)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

Correct. His conclusions are utter BS. The decrease in crime rates have tracked the increase in gun sales.


35 posted on 02/08/2012 8:18:09 AM PST by djf (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2801220/posts)
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To: SparkyBass
Here's a more accurate facial expression:
36 posted on 02/08/2012 8:22:24 AM PST by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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To: Lazamataz

Anyone that wishes to ban guns must be viewed as a traitor and a promoter of Hate. Banning guns is a direct infringement on the exercise of a Civil Fundamental Right. Gun ban zealots are no different than the KKK, Nazi’s, Black Panthers, et al.

There is no justifiable reason to ban any kind of small arm except to further an unConstitutional Agenda. Holder is promoting an agenda of Hate. Hitler would be proud.


37 posted on 02/08/2012 8:23:37 AM PST by BCR #226 (02/07 SOT www.extremefirepower.com...The BS stops when the hammer drops.)
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To: do the dhue

This photo is a real problem and why I do not like Santorum. He does not understand that the Constitutional right to gun ownership has nothing to do with hunting and sports endeavors. It has everything to do with self defense.


38 posted on 02/08/2012 8:24:17 AM PST by dirtymac (Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country., Really! NOW!!!)
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To: FlingWingFlyer
He needs to resign and go start a chicken farm or something.

Do federal penitentiaries have chicken farms that the prisoners can work on?
39 posted on 02/08/2012 8:39:09 AM PST by crosshairs (Liberalism is to truth, what east is to west.)
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To: dirtymac; do the dhue
This photo is a real problem and why I do not like Santorum. He does not understand that the Constitutional right to gun ownership has nothing to do with hunting and sports endeavors. It has everything to do with self defense.

It also has nothing to do with self defense. It has everything to do with maintaining the security of a Free State. That means having the militia outfitted with ARMS of its own. Hunting and self defense are mere byproducts of the 2nd Amendment.

40 posted on 02/08/2012 8:41:11 AM PST by Ancesthntr (Bibi to Odumbo: Its not going to happen.)
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