On 9/11 Anniversary, Gun Grabbers Call Us “Terrorists”
In the words of past NRA president John Sigler: They don’t hate your guns. They hate you.
On September 11, 2001, America learned first-hand what it was like to be targeted by terrorists; 18 years later, the City of San Francisco decided that the NRA is pretty much the same thing as Al-Qaeda. It’s the sort of development that none of us could have envisioned on the day the Twin Towers fell and the Pentagon cracked–that someday a U.S. government entity would announce on the record and without a hint of irony that the act of advocating for a Constitutionally protected freedom is the same as hijacking four planes and murdering thousands of Americans. It’s so ludicrous that it’s very tempting to dismiss as “just another crackpot San Fran thing,” but make no mistake…this was very deliberate, and only the beginning.
Generally, terrorism is defined as the act of demanding a government do a specific thing on pain of having its citizens killed. So how did the San Francisco Board of Supervisors manage to twist that definition to cover the activities of the NRA? Let’s recap exactly what San Francisco Supervisor Catherine Stefani said in the resolution she submitted:
“The National Rifle Association spreads propaganda that misinforms and aims to deceive the public about the dangers of gun violence,” the resolution states. “The National Rifle Association through its advocacy has armed those individuals who would and have committed acts of terrorism.”
For the sake of argument, let’s pretend that’s true. Let’s pretend that the NRA really does spread propaganda, aim to deceive the public, and give aid and succour to America’s enemies. Even by that provably untrue hypothetical, Stefani’s parallel fails miserably. As we all know, spreading propaganda isn’t terrorism–if it were, the entire mainstream news media would currently be vacationing in Guantanamo Bay. Deceiving the public about the dangers of gun violence isn’t terrorism, either…if it were, the entire mainstream news media would be at an undisclosed location experiencing enhanced interrogation techniques. Because the New York Times is still publishing, we’re going to have to assume that the First Amendment still continues to protect anti-gunners’ God-given right to be wrong as hell.
Speaking of which, the First Amendment is the grounds on which the NRA is suing San Francisco. They currently have a lawsuit against the State of New York for something very similar–Gov. Cuomo’s threats to banks and insurance companies for daring to do business with the NRA. Both lawsuits are essentially slam-dunks, barring any unforeseen legal speedbumps, because the First Amendment right to freedom of speech, of assembly, and of petition for redress of grievances absolutely forbids government entities from doing what New York State and San Francisco have done. They had to have known this. So why did they do it at all?
The easy answer is “to virtue signal,” and if these were private entities like Dick’s or Levi’s I might buy it. But these are government bodies, meaning that they’re throwing away the hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars it will cost them to lose their cases. That’s why I posit that this is more “testing the waters” than anything else. They’re banking on the fact that it’s been 18 years since September 11, and that memories of what real terrorism looks like are beginning to fade (or never got made). They’re hoping that what seems ludicrous and insane on its face–even to left-leaning organizations like the ACLU–will, over time, start to seem normal. This is the camel’s nose in the tent, and the rest of that big bastard is going to try to come in out of the rain soon.
Eighteen years ago, over 3,000 Americans died for no reason other than that they were American. To equate a legal advocacy group with the murderers who committed that act of true terrorism is vile, but to use that lie try to limit Americans’ freedoms is even worse.
“succour” I learned a new word today! Lets face it folks the Democrats and their minions are the real terrorists. They are dismantling the Constitution and fear mongering the masses into doing their bidding. They have the cult thing going for them also. They are the ones that make abotion good and the death penalty bad, drug addicts and criminals are good, honest and hard working people are bad, lastly raqueteering is legal in New York as long as the left is doing it.
We should in one voice 10 Million strong declare San Francisco the city that they publicly retract their terrorist declaration. The NRA and it’s supporters are the protectors of America. I also demand we sue them for their slander, How about 10 Billion dollars ? I don’t know how but someone should start a National Group to take on these fools who question our devotion to America. Gary
The San Francisco BOD resolution is way beyond the pale. These nut jobs have absolutely no idea what a can of whoopass is headed their way. They will pay, and pay dearly for their slander. – Phil in TX
Im an NRA Life of Duty member,. I have gone to NRA law enforcement sponsored schools. I was so offended as a Eagle Scout, an army veteran a volunteer firefighter and an active police officer that I called the San Francisco Mayors office to file a formal complaint about this ludicrous resolution . I’ve spent my life in the devotion to the service of my state and country . Willing to lay down my life willingly for my fellow Americans. Labeling me and so many others like me a terrorist is reprehensible. At a minimum I/ we deserve an apology for being lumped Into the same category as Osama Bin-laden. I hope the NRA prevails in its lawsuit. Against the city.
(The Democrats / socialists have shown their true colors. It’s time to stand, unite and fight back against those intent on stripping away our 2nd amendment rights. Support the NRA and the other 2A groups defending our Freedom
San Fransissyco, Hollywierd and the rest of the moronic liberals which infest California, have turned one of the most beautiful states into the land of the FRUITS and the NUTS and are showing their blatant stupidity as usual.
Naming the NRA a terrorist organization is just another example of their ultimate stupidity. The NRA has been in the forefront in the fight to protect America from invasion by foreign powers. Japanese Admiral Yamamoto, during WWII stated that attempting to invade the USA would be the ultimate folly because there would be a “Armed citizen” behind every tree. That freedom deters any country which would invade America even today.
San Fransissyco and the rest of the lefties can’t even realize that the real terrorists isn’t the NRA. It is the rampant homelessness, obvious and open drug use, defecation and urination on the streets along with the crime brought by MS-13 and other gangs which is the real terrorism. That along with the total failure to back the police and eve condemnation of their attempts to alleviate the problem is adding to the insanity.
One would think that the San Fransissyco Board of Stupidvisors would have more important things to do with their taxpayer’s money than to waste it on a frivolous and costly lawsuit against the NRA.
In Calisissyfornia, the insanity compounds itself every day.
Bravo! Couldn’t have said it better myself.
War is terrorism.
Terrorism is war.
God is getting tired and frustrated with humanity, just look at all the natural disasters lately, especially in commiefornia. Don’t be surprised when california falls into the ocean, hopefully soon
Just let the Marines at Camp Pendleton get out first, and deploy on the Arizona border so the idiots can’t get back in the US.
Maria Butina.
That’s the name of the Russian spy who infiltrated the NRA, spread a bunch of Soviet money around, and worked to change the message generated by the organization from one of gun safety to this fear-based bullshit you see spouted today. Once she was exposed, within a week, NRA lobbyists ensured that Congress made changes to donation laws such that the NRA no longer has to reveal the source of their donated income.
Gotta protect that incoming flow of rubles, right? I’ll agree “terrorist” may not apply to the organization, but “treasonist” looks to fit a lot better.
They declare the NRA a terrorist organization while giving antifa, who has injured people and wantonly destroyed property, a full pass. Should that not tell us something?
In reading the non-binding resolution, only part of which I found on-line, I notice that is seems to be something the mafia would have put out. There are parts that state things like ‘if you support the NRA’ the city may not do business with you’. That seems like strong arm twisting (aka. extortion). You would think the city would walk three blocks from city hall and worry about cleaning up the streets of old needles rats and feces, instead of attacking the NRA.
If the resolution was binding, it could have 5,000,000 members of the NRA added to a no fly or terrorist watch list. But Antifa can throw rocks, beat reporters and fire bomb cop cars. Interesting view on what a terrorist is.
America, love it or leave it. (You won’t be missed when you’re gone.)
We can write a new song. Instead of “I left my heart in San Francisco” it will be “I left my guns in San Francisco”. I just took that city off my list of places to visit and spend my money.”
Why do you start your clock at 9-11 ? Does nothing in human history prior to this date matter to you ?
Because Aaron, 9/11 was the first act of international terrorism inflicted on US soil since Pearl Harbor…and if memory serves, that date is recognized every year as well.
There were plenty of domestic terrorist incidents that deserve our remembrance but these two are stand-outs because of their foreign implications. The tragedy involving the Twin Towers, is the freshest on our minds and judging from the political scene today, some have forgotten the ideology behind the attacks that used American citizens to carry out their cowardly acts. Personally, I’ll NEVER FORGET!
By the way, my “clock” started in 1776.
This is the dumbest comment I’ve ever heard. No one’s clock starts then but it was the biggest terror attack on U.S. soil. I suppose you think “some people did something on 9/11 @Aaron? Or maybe you’re too young to have been around then? Or maybe you’re a radical left wing lemming? I really don’t care! Take your ridiculous attempt at trolling over to Twitter where you and your buddies can sniff your own farts in a lefty echo chamber you stooge lol.
Aaron, you be DUMB ASS.
Aaron, We, especially those born after 9/11, are, in many cases, ignorant of what real terrorism is. They didn’t live it and in many cases don’t relate to the face of real terrorism. If it were possible for you to do it, maybe you could ask the 3000+ victims of these heinous attacks what real terrorism is. Maybe you should ask the survivors or the loved ones of those victims what real terrorism is.
The image of this tragic day should be burned into the consciousness of America forever. We cannot let this happen again. An armed and vigilant citizenry, with LEGAL (Not criminals who don’t and won’t obey the law) gun ownership can and will be a deterrent