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Posted on 09/18/2015 12:11:33 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump released a policy outline on Friday detailing his defense of the Second Amendment and firearms ownership.
He also highlighted his possession of a concealed carry permit and firearms that he said were for personal defense.
“The Second Amendment to our constitution is clear,” the Republican front-runner writes in the gun rights platform published online. “The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed upon — period.” It’s the second policy statement provided by Trump, a political newcomer who has dominated the GOP race over the last month but come under increased scrutiny for his policy knowledge.
Trump appeared to confuse the Kurds with Quds, a special forces unit with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, in a recent interview. During Wednesday night’s debate, he acknowledged he needed to learn more about foreign policy, indicating he would do so by the time he was elected.
The first policy platform he provided was on immigration last month.
The new statement outlines a three-pronged defense of the Second Amendment during his potential presidency, arguing that America needs greater law enforcement against violent crime, mental healthcare reform and better protections for legal gun ownership going forward.
Trump’s outline begins on the premise that President Obama has been soft on violent crime during his two terms in the Oval Office.
“We need to get serious about prosecuting violent criminals,” he said. “The Obama administration’s record on that is abysmal.”
“Violent crime in cities like Baltimore, Chicago and many others is out of control,” Trump said. “Drug dealers and gang members are given a slap on the wrist and then released. This needs to stop.”
Self-reliance, the billionaire real estate magnate added, is a vital precaution should law enforcement have its resources stretched too thin.
“Our personal protection is ultimately up to us,” Trump said. “It’s just common sense. To make America great again, we’re going to go after criminals and put the law back on the side of the law-abiding.”
Trump then charged that the recent spate of mass shootings is the result of America’s failing mental healthcare infrastructure.
“Too many politicians have ignored this problem for far too long,” he said. “We can’t allow that to continue.”
“We need to expand treatment programs, because most people with mental health problems aren’t violent, they just need help,” Trump added. “But for those who are violent, a danger to themselves or others, we need to get them off the street before they can terrorize our communities.”
Trump additionally charged he opposes gun and ammunition restrictions and would allow military personnel to carry weapons on bases.
“Gun and magazine bans are a total failure,” the outspoken billionaire said. “That’s been proven every time it’s been tried.”
“To have a strong military, we need to allow them to defend themselves,” he added.
Friday’s policy reveal follows the reality TV star's cancellation of a major campaign appearance in Greenville, S.C., on Friday morning. He's also currently under fire for refusing to correct two supporters’ claims that Obama is a Muslim foreigner during an event in Rochester, N.H., the night before.
I take it you prefer a know-it-all like Obola?
ALL facets of society got to know him that way. Imo that is why he is doing so well with ethnic groups. He showed a non biased fair attitude to all
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I take it you’re a horse?
Otherwise, why do you post so much straw?
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This is...reassuring.
I heard a great story on MSNBC when Morning Joe was talking to Trump in a recent interview. They said nobody talks much about this but several years ago some people brought a Hispanic man to Trump who was a great worker but did not know any English and asked Trump if he can hire him. Trump said he would give him a job if he learns English. The man did learn English and is still with the company doing great!
The WHO and the WHO? I don’t know the difference but President Trump will have the military and State Dept. to brief him on it all.
2nd Amendment bump for later....
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I don’t know what frustrates you folks the most, the fact that Trump agrees with you, or the fact you can’t destroy him.
Any idea who assisted him on this policy paper?
Good timing, combined with the fuax feigned press outrage about some questioneer in NH, being for gun rights will really make their heads explode.
“Fix Our Broken Mental Health System”
Which was helped in being broken by Carter!
Yeah!
bfl
“I’m not sure Rudy’s stance on 2nd Amendment though.”
Not sure, but IIRC, R.G. is squishy on Second Amendment. Doubt if Trump is conferring with him on this issued.
That, to put it simply is why Trump will never get elected to anything.
He knows nothing of the real workings of national governments, and has no solutions to anything.
He fools those too lazy to study the issues themselves, that like the nonsense he spouts.
The rest of those too lazy to study the issues themselves will vote for Hitlery or Sanders.
There aren’t enough of them to go around, so Trump’s chances are slim.
What’s up with the dots?
Actually keeps sounding to me like he’s channeling Richard Nixon (besides the foreign policy expertise). Silent majority. Law and order. Affirmative action okay.
Maybe nobody.
He seems to be passionate about it.
https://www.facebook.com/SeanHannity/videos/10155798558180389/
https://www.donaldjtrump.com/positions/second-amendment-rights
Rumor is he has been reading FreeRepublic
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