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Newsom, Democrats Go for Californians’ Guns
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Posted on 01/08/2022 6:00:09 PM PST by algore

Even as crime is surging in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom and his allies in the legislature are seeking to make it more difficult for citizens to defend themselves.

This week, Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) introduced Assembly Bill 1594, which reads, “This bill would specify that a gun industry member has created or maintained a public nuisance, as defined, if their failure to follow federal, state, or local law caused injury or death or if the gun industry member engaged in unfair business practices.”

It’s a blatant attempt to bankrupt the gun companies, a clear violation of the Second Amendment “right of the people to keep and bear arms.” The 2008 Heller decision by the U.S. Supreme Court clearly affirmed that meant an individual right, not just that of a state militia. And a right obviously can only be exercised if one has the physical means to do so.

For example, the First Amendment right to freedom “of the press” can only be exercised if paper companies are not impeded in their business of selling paper to publishers and the public. If the “paper industry” could be sued because, say, terrorists used paper to publish plans for attacks, then paper would go up in cost so high the exercise of freedom “of the press” would be impinged.

AB 1594 was introduced after Newsom reacted against a U.S. Supreme Court action that let stand, for now, a Texas law allowing private citizens to sue abortion providers. It’s by no means clear the court will let that law stand permanently. But Newsom said in a Dec. 11 statement, “If states can now shield their laws from review by the federal courts that compare assault weapons to Swiss Army knives, then California will use that authority to protect people’s lives, where Texas used it to put women in harm’s way.”

Newsom’s spokesperson, Daniel Lopez, reiterated that sentiment in a statement Tuesday, “So long as the United States Supreme Court has set a precedent which allows private citizens to sue to stop abortions in Texas, California will use that same ability to save lives.”


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: banglist; bidenvoters; california; crime; guns; shocking
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To: algore

Do Re Mi by Woody Guthrie

Oh, if you ain’t got the do re mi, folks,
you ain’t got the do re mi,
Why, you better go back to beautiful Texas,
Oklahoma, Kansas, Georgia, Tennessee.

California is a garden of Eden,
a paradise to live in or see;
But believe it or not,
you won’t find it so hot
If you ain’t got the do re mi.


21 posted on 01/08/2022 7:18:58 PM PST by frank ballenger (You have summoned up a thundercloud. You're gonna hear from me. Anthem by Leonard Cohen)
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To: lodi90
Where does the state of California buy weapons? Why are those companies still doing business with California?

The state and municipal/county agencies usually buy through a "cop shop" type wholesaler, not directly from the manufacturers. Same places that sell uniforms, tasers, police car strobe lights, etc. Tough to stop that supply line.

22 posted on 01/08/2022 7:38:26 PM PST by Charles Martel (Progressives are the crab grass in the lawn of life.)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

You forgot how they were “going to turn it around” any day now.


23 posted on 01/08/2022 7:43:33 PM PST by doorgunner69 (Let's go Brandon)
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To: frank ballenger

Watch me Flee by Stiffie Deplorian

Cali’s got no freedoms watch me flee
The Golden state is now a shower thank you DNC!
So we’re leaving for Texas or Tennessee
Just hoping a UHaul is awaitin’ for me

Cali was nice when republicans were in here
The libs took over and everyone flees in fear
Rather live where the weather is great
It’s not on fire, in a drought or starting to shake
Just watch me flee!


24 posted on 01/08/2022 7:58:36 PM PST by The MAGA-Deplorian ( 2022 - VOTE THE BUMS OUT —— ALL OF THEM! RE-ELECT NO ONE!)
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To: The MAGA-Deplorian
Trying to understand the second line...

The Golden state is now a shower thank you DNC

25 posted on 01/08/2022 8:18:03 PM PST by Seaplaner (Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never...in nothing, great or small...Winston Churchill)
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To: algore

It’s just a wild guess on my part but these anti American pukes may one day find out the hard way just what patriotic Americans think of their liberty stealing laws.


26 posted on 01/08/2022 8:29:42 PM PST by drypowder
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To: Bellagio

“Is Newsom going to ban cars, planes, trains, cigarettes, alcohol, candy, pizza, ice-cream, burgers, and kitchen knives?”

Fairly sure outdoor BBQ’s have been outlawed in much of the state. Seem to recall a program for obedient residents to call and report neighbors burning trash or having an outdoor cookout.


27 posted on 01/08/2022 8:41:10 PM PST by doorgunner69 (Let's go Brandon)
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To: rockinqsranch

Aren’t they awesome? I did a budget just to try something different. Got one that stunk of cigarette smoke and was cleaned out with a leaf blower. But it made it in one piece. Good times.


28 posted on 01/08/2022 8:53:20 PM PST by RKBA Democrat (Cultural separation and cultural divorce. )
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To: Paladin2

….and last I heard, JR was looking at FL.

If you’re a conservative living in Cali at this point, you might as well just wear a target on your back. You’re a victim in waiting.


29 posted on 01/08/2022 8:56:45 PM PST by RKBA Democrat (Cultural separation and cultural divorce. )
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To: Big Red Badger

No kidding. There was a breitbart article on it earlier. Much better to move now than be a refugee later.


30 posted on 01/08/2022 8:59:15 PM PST by RKBA Democrat (Cultural separation and cultural divorce. )
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To: lodi90

Wouldn’t be surprised if some of them use confiscated weapons


31 posted on 01/09/2022 4:19:09 AM PST by P8riot (I carry a gun because I can't carry a cop.)
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To: The MAGA-Deplorian

Great stuff.

Especially like
Rather live where the weather is great
It’s not on fire, in a drought or starting to shake
Just watch me flee!


32 posted on 01/09/2022 8:34:04 AM PST by frank ballenger (You have summoned up a thundercloud. You're gonna hear from me. Anthem by Leonard Cohen)
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To: Seaplaner

Here’s a clue.

Fake Russian Dossier.


33 posted on 01/09/2022 9:14:18 AM PST by Scrambler Bob (My /s is more true than your /science (or you might mean /seance))
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To: algore

Opens the door to sue California to allow illegals to rob you?.


34 posted on 01/09/2022 9:38:58 AM PST by Vaduz ( )
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To: algore

35 posted on 01/13/2022 7:28:26 AM PST by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic...)
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