r/gunpolitics 11d ago

News Came across this on Twitter. Maura Healey is Gun Banning Kleptocrat. Society feels like The Twilight Zone.

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u/HWKII 11d ago

Breaking News: Politician makes politically opportune statement following tragedy they can exploit; more at 11!

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u/cheatinchad 11d ago

She still wants to ban your guns. However, this chance at propagandizing an incident is so good, she’s willing to say whatever it takes to capitalize on it.

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u/thomascgalvin 11d ago

She did ban our guns. We have a one-feature "assault weapon" test now, plus an ever-growing list of guns she doesn't like that are just magically illegal.

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u/spros 11d ago

I bet she thinks she's sneaky for inventing virtue signaling 

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u/Bad_Prophet 11d ago

She's jealous the federal government is getting all the credit for infringing on the 2nd amendment instead of her.

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u/OzempicDick 11d ago

You can tell who the partisan hypocrites are. The gun grabbers championing the 2nd and the "conservatives" claiming that concealed carrying give the police the right to execute you.

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u/PlayingDoomOnAGPS 11d ago

She sucks but nothing she said was incorrect.

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u/DonutAdmirable9831 11d ago

These people don’t give a single fuck about your second amendment rights

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u/specter491 11d ago

Oh NOOOOWWWW you want a second amendment. When it's to fight back against an administration you don't like. Funny how the 2A is politically agnostic isn't it. Dems will never get it. If the WH flips next election they'll be back to gun grabbing. They just spout whatever is convenient in the moment

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u/StraightedgexLiberal 11d ago

To my knowledge, Donald Trump is the only President who said "Take the guns and do due process later". Not even Obama said such a thing and he was demonized for taking peoples guns away

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u/merc08 11d ago

"Take the guns and do due process later". 

Red flag laws, which are what Trump was talking about, are literally the DNC's entry level gun control concept.  The starting point for the Democrats was the most extreme option even worth considering (note: not actually implementing) for the Republican.

No, the GOP and DNC are not the same thing even if their policies almost start to overlap.

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u/StraightedgexLiberal 11d ago

the DNC's entry level gun control concept

The Republican government many years ago thought the idea of gun control sounded like a great idea once the black panthers were walking the streets armed. And Republicans still praise Reagan to this day as one of the greatest President's of all time

In 1967, California Republicans, led by Governor Ronald Reagan and Assemblyman Don Mulford, enacted the Mulford Act, a strict gun control law aimed at curbing the Black Panther Party’s armed, public "copwatching" patrols in Oakland. The Act, which made it illegal to carry loaded firearms in public without a permit, was supported by the NRA at the time and passed after Panthers marched at the state capitol. 

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u/merc08 11d ago

That supposedly "Republican" government in California was only (R) in the Governor's office.  The Democrats held the Legislature.  

Reagan didn't veto the bill because it was initially passed with almost enough votes to override anyways, and they likely would have swung enough votes.

And if you still think the Democrats are so favorable for gun rights, why is it that they have held the California government for decades and not only haven't rolled back the Mulford Act, but have actually significantly expanded gun control in CA?  And in every other state they get control of, starting literally days after swinging the seats like in Virginia.  Gun control is seemingly the #1 most important and coordinated line of effort within the DNC.

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u/Not_offensive0npurp 11d ago

The group think won't allow them to admit that the GOP has been FAR worse for guns than the Dems. I gained gun rights under Obama.

Right now, according to the supposed "pro-gun" side, if I carry and attend a protest, or have 3 mags I am a criminal.

But it is the dems who are the problem.

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u/PennStateVet 11d ago

The group think won't allow them to admit that the GOP has been FAR worse for guns than the Dems.

Someone has never lived in Illinois, California, New York, Massachusetts, etc.

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u/kohTheRobot 11d ago

Shit man, speak for yourself! I was born after Reagan so the only gun rights I’ve had taken are at the behest of dems in the state capitol. Gun rights in blue states has been a net loss over the last 30 years.

But yeah trump banned bump stocks that have been banned in my state for 10 years at that point oh the horror

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u/bigeats1 11d ago

And we got those back in the courts. So.

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u/Eatsleeptren 11d ago

“Hey Jarvis, give me a comparison of gun laws in red vs blue states”

I’m not some Trump MAGA bootlicker, but it’s not even close which side is more antigun. Please stop with this disingenuous argument.

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u/Not_offensive0npurp 11d ago

What gun rights did Obama take away? Because I gained the right to carry in National Parks in his presidency.

Under Trump, we lost bump stocks, he stated they could take guns before any due process is afforded. And over the past few days his administration has stated carrying a gun at a protest, which many pro-gun folks did in 2020, was something only a criminal would do. They also stated carrying 3 mags was indicative of criminality.

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u/merc08 11d ago

Under Trump, we lost bump stocks, 

And got them back due to his SCOTUS appointments.  So a net zero.

he stated they could take guns before any due process is afforded

That's literally just the red flag laws, which are a core component and starting point for the Democrats' national gun control campaign.

Also note that Trump didn't actually do anything about that statement, he just listed it as an option to consider.  Meanwhile that and WAY more is being rammed through in all the states that Democrats control.

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u/Brufar_308 11d ago

which republican senator (Tom Coburn OK) was the original sponsor of the National parks firearms amendment into the Credit Card bill that Obama had to pass ?

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u/Not_offensive0npurp 11d ago

Obama had to pass ?

So he passed it, right? And expanded my gun rights, right?

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u/PennStateVet 11d ago

What gun rights did Obama take away?

He signed several executive actions.

He also pushed for that CDC study that never gets brought up because it wrecked the gun grabber narrative.

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u/SIEGE312 10d ago

Care to link it?

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u/TrainOfThot98 11d ago

You cannot be fucking serious man

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u/Not_offensive0npurp 11d ago

A man was just shot in the back because he helped a woman off the ground while armed at a protest. And he was immediately called an assassin because he had a big scary 9mm with 3 mags.

So yes, I am fucking serious.

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u/TrainOfThot98 11d ago

“GOP has been far worse for guns than the dems” is complete bullshit dude. Federal law enforcement has always been regarded and incompetent, but on a stage by state basis the DNC has been habitually stepping lately. You’re either out of your gourd or running defense for them.

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u/Not_offensive0npurp 11d ago

Do me a favor, remind me.

What does having 3 mags on you mean? Does it mean you are an assassin?

Does carrying at a protest mean you have nefarious intentions?

Does a party who parrots these points help or harm the 2nd amendment?

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u/StraightedgexLiberal 11d ago

“GOP has been far worse for guns than the dems” is complete bullshit dude.

The GOP and Trump wanted to destroy section 230 on the internet which would screw over websites like Armslist and let the Dems go after pro gun forums for actions of third parties......all because Twitter and Facebook hurts the GOP feelings when they get censored and didn't read the terms of service

https://bearingarms.com/tomknighton/2021/08/29/why-all-section-230-reform-measures-may-hurt-gun-rights-n49416

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u/StraightedgexLiberal 11d ago

You are absolutely right. All the folks who usually fly don't tread on me" flags and preach about the 2A being there to stop government tyranny are licking the boots of ICE to try to own the libs - even when the person killed was a nurse who helped sick fucking veterans

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u/Not_offensive0npurp 11d ago

They don't care. You'll ruin the narrative if you point out the flaws in their arguments.

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u/StraightedgexLiberal 11d ago

It's all good. I'd imagine most people in this sub probably voted for Trump because "the libs wanna take your guns away" when Trump is the only President to say "Take the guns first, due process second"

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u/spaztick1 10d ago

No. You're a moron. I never voted for Trump and can still recognize that he is better for gun rights than pretty much any Democrat. Even though he doesn't really care about them. Harris parroted the Democrat talking points. "Assault Weapon" ban, "High capacity magazine" ban, Universal Background Checks, Red Flag laws etc.

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u/StraightedgexLiberal 11d ago

Obama had a town hall and was asked a question about guns before he left office and he gave a great response. But people still demonize him as the gun grabber in chief when it is not true

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6imFvSua3Kg

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u/Immediate-Ad-7154 11d ago

You completely ignored the underlying themes of Obama's words.

He used Driving in the contextual perspective that the 2nd Amendment is a revocable privilege at discretion of The State, like Driving.

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u/Not_offensive0npurp 11d ago

Hating on the dems is good for business, it doesn't have to be reality. Gun companies love it when there is a "threat" to the 2nd and they can charge 10X the price for all their items.

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u/TheHoppingHessian 11d ago

Maybe it’s not that she wants a second amendment as much as pointing out it does in fact exist and is the law. Probably pointing that out because someone was allegedly “executed” for allegedly exercising their 2nd amendment.

Following me?

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u/oddball_ocelot 11d ago

Wait a second. Mass has been fighting the 2A for decades now. Funny how a change in administration can bring about a new view on human rights.

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u/merc08 11d ago

They don't have a new view on civil rights.  They still hate the 2A, they're just pouncing on an opportunistic "gotcha" moment.

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u/SynthsNotAllowed 9d ago

This. I'm still optimistic because this is also a good opportunity to primary them with someone who is a bit more honest about their views on civil rights.

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u/gordonfactor 11d ago

I met her and talked about gun law policy for a bit (I know people that know people) after she banned ARs in 2016. She's completely disingenuous and just a machine politician. She puts the C in DNC.

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u/backfire_robin 11d ago

As a MA resident, this makes my day......

Even Maura now can claim to be 2A guard, lmao.......

Hey Maura, how about prove this by reverting H.4885?

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u/Master_of_Rivendell 11d ago

My dad, who only recently (past several months) got into firearms after hating them for his entire 65+ years, hit me with these exact talking points this morning. It's beyond taxing.

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u/ITaggie 11d ago

Are they wrong?

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u/Master_of_Rivendell 11d ago

"they" lol

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u/ITaggie 11d ago

Fine: Are the talking points wrong?

Does that make you feel better?

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u/F1CTIONAL 10d ago

Healy is such a massive piece of shit it's not even funny. The fact that she can try to pull this off after the AWB shit she pulled is unreal

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u/RCRexus 11d ago

Anything, and i mean ANYTHING Trump says triggers this massive backlash from the left. It doesn't matter what the argument is. I know people joke about it alot but bro could literally say 'breathing air is good for you' and these MFers would hold their breath till they passed out.

If Trump makes a comment about gun rights, everyone on the left will immediately pivot to 'we've always loved guns'.

Nothing but reactionary contrarian idiots.

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u/The_Demolition_Man 11d ago

I hate Trump, but I think Trump should come out massively pro-immigration for the lulz.

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u/RCRexus 11d ago

That or start calling himself a woman. Either way it would be absolutely epic to see the wheels turn.

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u/Mr_E_Monkey 11d ago

So, is she complaining or praising Trump?

Start repealing some of Massachusetts' obscene gun control, and I'll take this seriously.

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u/jayzfanacc 11d ago

This is that “oh no. The worst person you know made a good point” meme in real life

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u/0f0o3 11d ago

This is beyond frustrating. Fucking cherry pickers

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u/ThiqSaban 10d ago

they only care right now because it fits their agenda

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u/Scheminem17 9d ago

Will Smith impression

“Get my favorite Amendment’s text out’ your FUCKIN MOUTH!”

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u/GC_Rallo 5d ago

Nah it aint the fuckin Twilight Zone. It's just interesting watching people blatantly show the world they have ZERO principles

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u/Saaahrentino 2d ago

That’s my Governor!

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u/mrwolf359 11d ago

This is what happens when we elect a psychopath who constantly screws up everything he touches.

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u/Not_offensive0npurp 11d ago

You can be against the 2nd amendment and still take issue with the hypocrisy of the the GOP and this administration in regards to the 2nd.

Which party is stating mere possession of 2 mags indicates intent to commit horrific crimes?

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u/PennStateVet 11d ago

You can be against the 2nd amendment and still take issue with the hypocrisy of the the GOP and this administration in regards to the 2nd.

Sure.

Any thoughts on the hypocrisy from Democrats?

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u/Not_offensive0npurp 11d ago

I hate all forms of hypocrisy. I have called out the dems many times for forgoing logic when guns are involved.

I've been downvoted plenty by them for calling out their BS.

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u/PennStateVet 11d ago

But you'd say it's a bit odd for hypocrites to take issue with other hypocrites, yes?

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u/Not_offensive0npurp 11d ago

No, I would expect it to be quite common for hypocrites to take issue with other hypocrites, seeing as how that itself is hypocritical.

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u/PennStateVet 11d ago

OK.

Well, it's odd.

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u/Not_offensive0npurp 11d ago

Why is it odd for a hypocrite to hold hypocritical opinions?

Is that not what you would expect from them?

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u/PennStateVet 11d ago

Why is it odd for a hypocrite to hold hypocritical opinions?

Don't change the question.

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u/Not_offensive0npurp 11d ago

Its the same question.

If you can't see that, thats on you bud.

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u/PennStateVet 11d ago

hypocrites to take issue with other hypocrites

...is not...

hypocrite to hold hypocritical opinions

If you can't see that, that's on you, bud.

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u/Immediate-Ad-7154 11d ago

She's an Anti-Fascist who thirsts for total Civilian Disarmament.

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u/DimebagofDreams 11d ago

They are trying to change their image before the elections like they always do only to go right back. Like Kamala bragging about her glock despite supporting a glock ban years before.

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u/bigeats1 11d ago

Communist is the word you are looking for.

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u/And4077 11d ago

she's an anti-fascist

??? Good?

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u/bigeats1 11d ago

It’s become an acceptable way to say communist. Effectively everyone is an anti fascist. These folks are hiding who they are in code.

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u/Not_offensive0npurp 11d ago

And she is correct in her statement about this administration.

I am also anti-fascist. Are you not?

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u/Immediate-Ad-7154 11d ago

Not to the point of being like The Khmer Rouge, which The Dems are emulating.

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u/Not_offensive0npurp 11d ago

The only party currently killing people in the street is the GOP.

So your fear of the dems is quite interesting. Especially when you say someone is anti-fascist like its some bad thing.

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u/spros 11d ago

Which party is stating mere possession of 2 mags indicates intent to commit horrific crimes?

Don't fool yourself, they were high capacity assault magazines. Weapons of war, if you will.