It's good to see that nothing has changed recently in Washington when it comes to the NRA and the GOP. It may not be good for America, or for getting things done in Washington, but at least it's good to know that both the NRA and the GOP are consistent.
First, the NRA complains about how violent movies and video games are the ones to blame for the country's tendency to use firearms to kill people. But while they complain about those things, they neglect to say that the NRA has a new app called Practice Range, to help people keep their aim proficient, I guess. And what's the targeted group for this new app? Children 4 and up. That's right, children 4 and up. If that isn't in the dictionary under the word hypocrisy, it should be.
Then the GOP in the House decided to join the act. First, one House member said that guns shouldn't be regulated, because if guns couldn't be used, people would just use hammers, hatchets, and cars to kill other people. Then, another GOP House member said that no new gun regulations should be enacted until all current laws are properly enforced and funded. This from a GOP member who has stated that all domestic spending needs to be drastically cut. Finally, another GOP House member said that any actions the President took to limit gun access is an Impeachable offense. This included, of course, requiring background checks on all gun transactions. This while 85% of Americans agree on background checks on all gun deals.
When it comes to new gun safety laws, the NRA and most of the GOP is in lockstep. Too bad they're completely out of step with the American people.
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