Public Mea Culpa: I now support the NRA.

[IdaBriggs]

Specifically, the BLACK NRA.

http://www.upworthy.com/ever-wonder-what-a-double-standard-within-a-double-standard-looks-like

With a goal to "arm every young black man in the country, so they can do normal things like wear hoodies, walk in the rain, and buy Skittles," how can I NOT support this fine organization?

Seriously, HOW could I have been so wrong for so long?

Bravo, Sara Silverman and Black NRA. Bravo!

[Surya Gayatri]

1. Brilliant! Bwaaahaaaa! Gotta love Sara Silverman...

"Let's shoot each other some luv...! Bwaahaaa!

[pintobean]

2. The timing of this is in extreme poor taste

given what is the top story in the US.

[demwing]

3. the NRA is in poor taste

Considering what's been in the headlines for the last 30 years

[Glassunion]

7. This came out a few weeks ago.

[pintobean]

8. It was posted here today.

I assumed it was more than a few days old.

[IdaBriggs]

36. Which top story? People being killed with guns?

Well, Trayvon Martin was killed a while ago, so I'm sure his family is *totally* over it.



Please see this thread for my feelings on the ongoing "top story du jour" which contains links to the 246 mass shootings so far THIS YEAR (but only 29 killed 4 or more, and if you only count the ones where people were shot in the double digits, you only get 7!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023682882

Your opinion on the "poor taste" of the post is duly noted; realistically, we haven't had a point for some time where a "mass shooting" hasn't been one of the "top stories."

Except for the Boston Marathon, of course. That was done with pressure cookers.

[Erose999]

41. Yeah, we should wait until the NEXT terrible mass shooting to have this discussion. See you guys in

3 weeks.

[pintobean]

42. On the next one

maybe the shooter won't be black.

[DisgustipatedinCA]

59. Then why don't you get your asshole gun compatriots to call a moratorium on mass shootings

That way, we'll have some proper time to discuss things. Until then, you may need to find a gun site where you can hang out. Right wingers will be more receptive to your pleadings.

[stevenleser]

60. You can't wait for a day with no gun murders in the US because such days don't exist.

Unfortunately, there are multiple gun murders every day in this country

[badtoworse]

4. Since when are black people being discriminated against from owning guns?

The big problem is that most black people live in the big cities where draconian gun laws make it difficult for anyone to own a gun. A black NRA will be fighting exactly the same fights as the NRA and other gun rights groups are fighting, so I don't see the need for a separate organization.

I have no problem with black people owning firearms

[Tuesday Afternoon]

13. The ignorance on this board and with Sarah Silverman is astounding.

[pintobean]

15. I've come to the conclusion that,

in many cases, it's willful ignorance.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

28. truly,

[badtoworse]

20. I couldn't get to the link - the content is blocked on my computer

If it was tongue in cheek, I missed it.

[ehrnst]

30. If you go to a meeting of the NRA, you'll understand why there might be a need for a "black" NRA.

The membership being what it is.

[badtoworse]

32. Fair enough, but the question is why.

Are black people being prevented from joining or do they just not want to join? Since most black people live in major cities and the laws in those cities make it difficult to own a firearm, I could understand a lack of interest. Other than racial makeup, how would a black NRA be different?

[Skittles]

43. this guy would not be their posterboy

[badtoworse]

50. I'll accept that. LOL

[IdaBriggs]

37. It is supposed to be humorous satire.

The clues were that arming young black men would allow them to live normal lives, and do "normal" things like wear hoodies, walk in the rain, buy Skittles, and live in Florida.

It also calls out the current membership of the NRA because (apparently - I've never been to a meeting) the blinding glow of its whiteness rivals the GOP conventions, with most of its membership terrified of anyone who doesn't look similar to them (hence their need for "protection&quot .

[badtoworse]

39. I've figured that out and I'll check out the link when I get home tonight

The link is blocked on my work computer

[Politicalboi]

51. What do you think would be the headline if

A large group of black men went into an "average" gun store and started buying guns? It would be the talk of the town like the "2" black panthers in front of a polling place. Faux would be frantic over why the blacks feel they need that much protection??????

[badtoworse]

54. They'd likely have a cow. So would Drudge.

[Junkdrawer]

5. NRA Membership will hate it....

NRA Leadership has been arming both sides of the racial divide for a long time.

[sibelian]

6. OO!! oo oo oo can we have a gay one?

PLEASE can we have a gay one?

(What am I talking about, it probably already exists...)

[Brickbat]

9. Pink Pistols.

http://www.pinkpistols.org/

[sibelian]

61. Ah HA.

Well there you go.

[NuclearDem]

10. The NRGay?

[IdaBriggs]

40. I believe Neal Brennan was representing that demographic?

I could be wrong - I *thought* I saw something about him being "out" but I do not know him personally.

[aikoaiko]

11. They think they are being clever....

... but I assure you that that NRA has no problem with African Americans owning lots of firearms.

And the gun industry will happily sell them.

[Clown is Down]

12. Agreed...

Since most black gun violence is against other blacks, even the KKK could get behind this.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

14. this thread was already headed down hill and I think we just hit bottom with your post.

[MattBaggins]

16. Hello there sir

How is the lighting under that bridge?

Since most crimes committed against any person is done by a family member, or someone in their social group, it would only logically follow that FOR ANY GROUP OF PEOPLE, the vast majority of crime will committed by people that look like them.

Don't use right wing racist talking points on DU. They don't go over very well.

[A Simple Game]

21. You call the poster a troll and then agree with them? Interesting post. n/t

[MattBaggins]

23. If you find that agreement I don't really know what to tell you.

[MattBaggins]

29. please proceed governor

[Clown is Down]

52. I didn't know relaying a statistical fact was trolling or racist.

I was not agreeing with the violence or the outcome.

I was agreeing that NRA groups and gun companies will gladly sell to anyone. I was attempting to overstate this case by bringing in the KKK and the unfortunate statistics that would make them happy.

I feel the answer to the problem is awareness, education, and economics. Gun control is a political football, not a viable answer.

[MattBaggins]

58. Perhaps you didn't mean it

I was pointing out the fact that the "90% of black crime is from other blacks", is more oft that not,
the starting point for Bill Orielly style "black culture" bullshit.

[leftyohiolib]

19. not so sure .. when ronnie raygun was in chrge of california there were no gun laws until

the black panthers armed themselves

[aikoaiko]

22. A lot has changed since then.

[leftyohiolib]

34. no it hasnt people are just as racist and when they see blackmen with ar15's there will be action

on gun reform - but we can agree to disagree

[99Forever]

17. The clueless on this thread...

... are hilarious.

Whoooooooooosh!

[pintobean]

18. You've just removed any doubt.

[99Forever]

44. Did I strike a nerve...

.. mr P Bean?

[pintobean]

46. Not at all.

Just a general observation.

[99Forever]

47. Think I'll observe you vanishing.

Bye bye.

[pintobean]

49. I love when it's announced

like it's a punishment.

Peek-a-boo... I can see you, but you can't see me.

[IdaBriggs]

38. I was wondering about it myself.

I didn't think the video was *that* difficult to understand...?

[ctsnowman]

25. Thanks for the post.

[backscatter712]

26. Now we know how to get gun control implemented in the U.S...

Get the NAACP and La Raza to push to arm all black and Latino people in the country.

The Republicans will do a heel-turn and push for gun control so fast your head will spin!

Hey, the Black Panthers got Ronald Reagan to ban the import of AK-47s!

[Bernardo de La Paz]

35. Nope. Think again.

The NRA, and the gun & ammo companies they are a mouthpiece for, will love an arms race. They (being predominantly white) have been arming themselves for the "coming race war" (search references to "Civil War II" or CWII) ever since Obama got elected. They think they can out-buy, out-man, out-gun and out-shoot the {insert vile racial epithet}, in their fantasies of course.

Many of them proclaimed that there would be no election in 2012. Now they are proclaiming that Obama will cancel the 2016 elections on some pretext like the Navy Yard or numerous previous massacres so that he can get a third and fourth term and rule as a dictator.

Regardless of the actual percentages of such believers, the NRA and their companies don't tamp down such speculation since it makes for runs on guns & ammo.

[Lee-Lee]

45. In the 60's the NRA partnered with the NAACP here in NC

For the purpose of arming blacks to defend themselves against the klan.

[backscatter712]

55. Even the NRA can get thrown under the bus if the white rich assholes think they might get threatened

That's what got Reagan to push for gun control.

[spin]

57. I agree. I've often been amazed that the ruling 1% haven't pushed for a ban on firearms. ...

I suspect they will if and when they feel truly threatened.

[redstatebluegirl]

27. Love this!!!!!!

[mopinko]

31. the reason the city of chicago has gun laws at all

is because of the black panthers and the '68 riots.

[elias7]

33. The crazy thing is, this could work.

[NutmegYankee]

48. Heh, I've made jokes like this in real life.

I made some right-wingers real uncomfortable by saying I believe we should arm everyone in poor and minority neighborhood with AK-47s and maps to the wealthy suburbs. "Lets see how that Ayn Rand philosophy works out for ya now! Guess you should reconsider raising the minimum wage and public assistance."

Obviously I was playing on their "insecurities". They never found it funny though...

[spin]

53. I have a question. ...

If the NRA is opposed to Blacks and Hispanics being armed, why does it support "shall issue" concealed carry?

It would seem logical that if the leadership of the NRA was racist, they would support "may issue" concealed carry. "May issue" offers more opportunity for local authorities to discriminate against minorities who wish to legally carry a concealed handgun.

Concealed carry in the United States

***snip***

Shall-Issue

A Shall-Issue jurisdiction is one that requires a permit to carry a concealed handgun, but where the granting of such permits is subject only to meeting determinate criteria laid out in the law; the granting authority has no discretion in the awarding of the permits, and there is no requirement of the applicant to demonstrate "good cause". The laws in a Shall-Issue jurisdiction typically state that a granting authority shall issue a permit if the criteria are met, as opposed to laws in which the authority may issue a permit at their discretion.

Typical permit requirements include residency, minimum age, submitting fingerprints, passing a computerized instant background check (or a more comprehensive manual background check), attending a certified handgun/firearm safety class, passing a practical qualification demonstrating handgun proficiency, and paying a required fee. These requirements vary widely by jurisdiction, with some having few or none of these and others having most or all.

***snip***

May-Issue

A May-Issue jurisdiction is one that requires a permit to carry a concealed handgun, and where the granting of such permits is partially at the discretion of local authorities (frequently the sheriff's department or police), with a few states consolidating this discretionary power under state-level law enforcement. The law typically states that a granting authority "may issue" a permit if various criteria are met, or that the permit applicant must have "good cause" (or similar) to carry a concealed weapon. In most such situations, self-defense in and of itself often does not satisfy the "good cause" requirement, and issuing authorities in some May-Issue jurisdictions have been known to arbitrarily deny applications for CCW permits without providing the applicant with any substantive reason for the denial.

May-Issue can be compared to Shall-Issue where in a May-Issue jurisdiction, the burden of proof for justifying the need for a permit rests with the applicant, whereas in a Shall-Issue jurisdiction the burden of proof to justify denying a permit rests with the issuing authority.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concealed_carry_in_the_United_States

[billh58]

56. The Gungeoneers are

rushing to the defense of the NRA over a satirical piece. Priceless.

[GreenStormCloud]

62. The NRA helped arm and supply ammo to the Deacon for Defense and Justice.

After they got started they began to standardize their armament on M-1 carbines which were purchased through the NRA, as was the ammo.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

63. its how california got its gun laws

[Boom Sound 416]

64. Stay classy Sara