The NRA outrage of the moment.
Jeebus, NRA, isn't there anyone left in your organization who realizes
how nutty you sound?
"[T]his month, in response to terrorists kidnapping 300 girls in Nigeria, First Lady Michelle Obama locked and loaded for battle with her own 'selfie,' with the unconditional surrender demand #BringBackOurGirls," the NRA's lobbying arm wrote in an editorial on its website. "Tyrants and terrorists, like murderers, rapists and robbers, understand only one thing: force. They laugh at, and are emboldened by, weakness. That is why it is important to preserve and promote the right to keep and bear arms. An armed citizenry deters violence." [...]
"Ms. Psaki's and Mrs. Obama's naiveté--thinking that Vladimir Putin or Boko Haram terrorists will change their ways because of tweets--would provide ample fodder for their ridicule, were we so inclined," the NRA said. "But while we appreciate the value of maintaining a sense of humor in the face of things that are disagreeable, we do so only within reasonable limits. There is nothing funny in this instance."
So how would we fix this? Should First Lady Michelle Obama have been packin' heat in her photo? Holding up a sign in one hand and an assault rifle in the other, maybe chomping down on a cigar while tigers ride orcas in the background?
Anyway, the NRA thinks that hashtags embolden terrorists, because of course they do.
Tyrants and terrorists, like murderers, rapists and robbers, understand only one thing: force. They laugh at, and are emboldened by, weakness. That is why it is important to preserve and promote the right to keep and bear arms. An armed citizenry deters violence.
Well, then get your heavily armed asses over there, fella. Them freedom bullets ain't gonna fire themselves. Oh right, I forgot you don't actually give a damn.
However, those of us who understand and value the Second Amendment will not forfeit the right to keep and bear arms, and we will not stake our personal safety on "#PleaseDontHurtMe" tweets. Instead, we will exercise our right to arms, by acquiring the best arms for defensive purposes and becoming proficient in their use. And we will do everything possible in 2016 to help elect a president who understands the importance of maintaining strength, whether dealing with common criminals here at home, or with international criminals on the world stage.
Sigh. Again—there's nobody on staff who might pipe up with a "you know, maybe let's
not open our mouths on this one? I think we'll just look like asses."
Oh, while we have the NRA's attention: A suggestion. It seems like the becoming-proficient-in-their-use part could use some work. That's supposed to be your actual day job, right?
