You predicted that Bush would push for a hyper-AWB.
I am going to remind you of that when this session of Congress is over and he didn't do it.
And I will expect an admission that you are stupid.
I am bookmarking this thread for future reference.
WASHINGTON -- …..“Bush recently reiterated his support for extending the assault weapons ban -- just about the only gun-control measure he favors -- but the president hasn't said whether he would back the permanent extension sought by gun-control advocates.”
From Senator Feinstein’s web site, April 16, 2003:
“Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) welcomed the announcement that President George W. Bush supports the reauthorization of the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban, which is set to expire in 2004.”
From evervigilent.net, November 13, 2003:
“During his 2000 campaign, candidate Bush voiced his support of the assault weapons ban that was passed during the Clinton administration. The federal law is scheduled to expire on Sept. 13, 2004, and Bush, speaking as president, has already stated that he supports its reauthorization.”
“Some have tried to excuse the president's position by arguing that he is merely telling people what they want to hear, stating publicly that the ban is a good thing while remaining confident that renewal of the ban will never even make it through the House of Representatives. That may offer some comfort to disgruntled conservatives, but it is important to remember that 38 Republicans voted for the ban in 1994 and 42 voted against its repeal in 1996. That doesn't bode well for freedom-loving Americans.”
“Don't be surprised in the coming months to see the Bush administration pushing for a renewal of the assault weapons ban by promoting it as an effective tool in our fight against terrorism.”
I think there is good reason to be concerned.