Morning Meltdown 4-19-11

Morning Meltdown April 19, 2011

Banning Guns by Changing Definitions, Part 4
One of the most important things about this ATF "study" and proposed shotgun importation ban is that it lays the groundwork for much broader, general shotgun restrictions. Importation is not the only place where federal gun laws apply this unconstitutional "sporting purpose test," it is also found in the National Firearms Act (NFA), the laws dealing with machineguns and destructive devices. Under the NFA, any firearm with a bore greater than .5 inch is a "destructive device" -- in the same category as mortars and Howitzers. The only exception is for "shotguns which the secretary finds are generally recognized as particularly suitable for sporting purposes." If the secretary (in this case Attorney General Eric Holder) finds that certain shotguns are not importable because they are unsuitable for sporting purposes he must then explain why virtually identical guns, with the same features, are considered suitable for sporting purposes with regard to the NFA. How can he declare them non-sporting on the one hand and not declare identical guns as non-sporting on the other?

http://www.redstate.com/beregond/2011/04/18/banning-guns-by-changing-definiti...
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Take Action to Stop Gun Ban
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is seeking public comment on their recent "study" on the importability of certain shotguns. It is critical that rights supporters express their objections to this "study" and its pending implementation in no uncertain terms. A strong showing of opposition can help to stiffen the spines of members of Congress and a poor showing will absolutely be pointed to as proof that people support expanded importation bans.
http://www.firearmscoalition.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=articl...
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S&P sounds alarm on US debt
The outlook cut highlights the damage to US creditworthiness from a decade of unfunded tax cuts and spending increases followed by massive fiscal stimulus during the recession.
The US will have a deficit of 10.8 per cent of gross domestic product during 2011, according to the International Monetary Fund, and net government debt will exceed 70 per cent of GDP.
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/d6c97342-69bd-11e0-826b-00144feab49a.html#axzz1JvjT...
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Wall Street shares slump as S&P downgrades US debt outlook
Ratings agency cuts long-term outlook from stable to negative for first time since Pearl Harbor attack 70 years ago.
Shares fell heavily on Wall Street on Monday after a leading ratings agency fanned fears of Europe's debt crisis spreading across the Atlantic by issuing a strong warning about America's failure to tackle its budget deficit.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2011/apr/18/us-economy-credit-rating
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Man 'died after wandering into crocodile waters'
David Lubisi, 40, was eaten alive after he entered the Lepelle river following an argument with his girlfriend, detectives believe.
"Our investigations have revealed that at around 7pm on April 7 he told a co-worker he wanted to walk into the river, which he knew to be infested with crocodiles," said Sergeant Malesela Makgopa. "He was last seen heading towards the water and never turned up after that.
Mr Lubisi's sister Esther told the newspaper she did not believe here brother waded in deliberately and must have been pushed into the river.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/southafrica/84...
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Global warming must be true, Charles Manson believes in it.

The infamous killer, who started championing environmental causes from behind bars, bemoaned the 'bad things' being done to environment in a rambling phone interview from his Californian jail cell.
'Everyone's God and if we don't wake up to that there's going to be no weather because our polar caps are melting because we're doing bad things to the atmosphere. If we don't change that as rapidly as I'm speaking to you now, if we don't put the green back on the planet and put the trees back that we've butchered, if we don't go to war against the problem...'
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1378178/Charles-Manson-breaks-20-year...
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LOSS AND TIME TO GET RIGHT ~ Skipper4488
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JZOts7YlvI&feature=watch_response

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[martinbparker]

I travel the world weekly and I can say first hand that the rest of the world truly does not understand American's obsession with guns. They hear of all the senseless killings in schools, our murder rates and and massive crime rates and think we're barbarians. With over 300 millions guns in the country now, I'd say gun manufacturers can take some time off!

[Carrie3570]

@martinbparker Well, it is our right to keep and bear arms. Most of the responsible people who follow the law do not go around shooting up schools or random people. Those would be the criminals that would have the guns even if the law abiding public could not.

[MzDragonfyre]

They do that and people are going to go nuts in this country!

[Carrie3570]

@MzDragonfyre I think people would go nuts at this point. Seriously. Some people are at their breaking point, that is something that could send someone over the edge.

[minbound]

@carrie3570 Can you raise the limit on my credit card plz? LOL! Thanks Carrie good info as always, peace!

[Carrie3570]

@minbound No..no..no... I don't do credit cards. That's trouble waiting to happen. So, I wouldn't even if I could! MWAHAHAHA!! You're welcome! lol

[Captb55806]

Thats is why I am a life member of the NRA and a member of the Second Admendment Foundation and California Riffle and Pistol Asscation. If you are not a member then you are just free loading off a law abiding Americans who are doing their part.

[LilySounds3]

oh my god! > . <

[ohoh00007]

Hi Carrie... LOL... the NFA.com Canada is our version of the NRA.... Cheers.

[BlueRidgeMarine]

Carrie: Can you get up at 3 am and start posting these vids so I can see them before i head out? Thanks for the great job and info. OK... 4 am will do!

[HilariousHadith]

Ohh getting sneaky well that must not work.