White House says Biden is prepared to issue executive orders on guns

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Source: Yahoo News

In the wake of two mass shootings in the U.S. in a single week, the White House said Friday that President Biden is prepared to issue executive orders to enact gun reform, circumventing the need for a divided Congress to pass legislation.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters at a briefing that she couldn’t offer an “exact time frame” on when those orders would move off Biden’s desk, but said they were “one of the levers that we can use ... to help address the prevalence of gun violence and address community safety around the country.”

Biden, however, made clear during his Thursday afternoon press conference that infrastructure rather than gun reform would be his next legislative priority, which led to complaints from gun control activists and progressive Democrats.

Psaki said Biden understands their frustration and suggested that their ire be directed toward those members of Congress who are voting to block gun control legislation.

Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/white-house-says-biden-is-prepared-to-issue-executive-orders-on-guns-180754699.html

[ripcord]

1. It will be an interesting court case

Does the President have the authority to use executive action to limit constitutional rights.

[Hoyt]

2. Tony Scalia seemed to think so. Gunners better bury their gunz deep.

Executive Action seemed to work for trump, why not Biden.

Agree, it will be interesting.

[FBaggins]

4. Executive action rarely "worked for Trump"

Taking on 2A with the current makeup of the court is very likely a waste of political capital.

[yaesu]

5. Maybe but well worth rubbing executive orders in the fascists faces, see how they like it. I hope

Biden outdoes tRump on EO's

[Hoyt]

7. Exactly.

[Progressive Jones]

12. Yeah, it's time for Biden and the Dems to start creating a scene. Make noise. Get attention.

The average American will take more notice if an issue is pushed to top priority.
If people see action being taken, they'll let their voices be heard.
We know that the majority in this nation want common sense reforms.
Make it happen. Screw the GOP.

[Steelrolled]

26. I think a number of Trump's executive actions were nullified by the courts

Executive actions are increasing taking the place of legislations, but it seems constitutionality is still more-or-less needed.

[hack89]

38. He can't do much with EOs

He will nibble around the issue to placate people like you. My guns will be fine.

[Hoyt]

40. You gunners hope so at least.

[hack89]

41. You have been consistently wrong for the 16 years we have been interacting.

I think it is a really safe assumption.

[elleng]

14. Rather broad assumption, isn't it,

especially not knowing what the executive action(s) will include?

[melm00se]

25. This is the biggest fear here

Imagine it being upheld.

Then a president gets in and uses executive action to outlaw anything in the Bill of Rights.

The song would change in a heartbeat.

You either defend all rights or you defend none.

[Steelrolled]

27. There is also the possibility that the court nullifies it

but the executive ignores the ruling. If it is an issue with sufficient partisan support, I think the President could do it.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. I'm pleased that he has this avenue. Something has to be done. n/t

[James48]

6. There isn't a whole lot he can do

With an Executive Order. He can only ask Congress to move something, and he can propose lots of things, but there is little within his authority in an Executive Order.

[keithbvadu2]

8. Declare a national emergency.

Declare a national emergency.

Trump showed that republicans like them.

[ancianita]

9. Was the pandemic declared a national emergency?

I don't know, but if it was, this could be connected to that.

[PoliticAverse]

10. Any hint as to what the "executive orders" would involve? n/t

[elleng]

15. 'The White House has yet to address whether Biden plans to send gun policy proposals of his own

to Capitol Hill. He said earlier this week that he believes his administration can guide a narrow Democratic majority in the Senate to pass two gun reform bills kicked over from the House of Representatives, despite multiple failed attempts of previous administrations to get comprehensive laws on the books.

The bills passed by Democrats in the House would require background checks to be performed for all gun purchases and transfers and would close the so-called Charleston loophole, which in some instances allows gun sales without a completed background check.'

[Dial H For Hero]

11. His options are quite limited.

He could limit imports of "assault weapons". He could direct the ATF to consider 80% receivers to be actual fireams (this would certainly be challenged in court). He could also direct that local law enforcement authorities be notified if someone fails an FBI background check to buy a gun from a registered dealer.

He cannot mandate universal background checks, or ban the sale of "assault weapons" and "high" capacity magazines. Those actions would require legislation.

[elleng]

13. 'suggested that their ire be directed toward those members of Congress

who are voting to block gun control legislation.'

[Blues Heron]

16. He needs to do something

what other hobby comes with such a death toll?

[twodogsbarking]

17. Infidelity?

Opiods?

[Blues Heron]

18. free sky diving?

Naked mountaineering?

Cage surfing at the Zoo?

[twodogsbarking]

19. Running with scissors?

Mt. Everest?

[twodogsbarking]

20. Press conference with

Jen Psaki? She is becoming my dream girl.

[Blues Heron]

21. there it is.

threadlet winner!

[twodogsbarking]

22. Sun is out and it is a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

I want a t-shirt with Jen's pic. Available, where else, Amazon.

[twodogsbarking]

23. Last one

Riding shotgun with Tiger Woods.

[True Blue American]

24. I heard a former gun lobbyist this morning

Say that we need to get guns out of criminal hands.

[Steelrolled]

28. I don't think this is an original thought for gun lobbyists.

[Bayard]

30. At least we know who the criminals are

Its the people with no record that seem to do the most damage.

[Steelrolled]

29. This thread demonstrates what can happen to governments

in environments of extreme partisanship.

Skirting the constitution becomes acceptable as long as it supports our side.

[Politicub]

32. I'm not following. Who is skirting the constitution?

[Martin68]

31. As a one-term president, Biden is perfectly situated to issue such an executive order.

[Politicub]

33. I must have missed it. Did Biden say he is a one-term president?

At his press conference, he said he intends to run again in 2024.

[Martin68]

34. I guess I missed that. I thought he had said he was only going to run for one term. My bad.

[madville]

35. Anything meaningful will have to go through Congress

Executive Orders have a limited scope in this arena.

[MichMan]

36. See that is the brilliance of executive orders.

The issuer gets credit for trying and entities like the NRA, Gun lobby, Republicans, and the RW courts get the blame when they are overturned

[Karma13612]

37. Can he at least

Demand ‘universal background checks”?

Based on logic and previous comments, it’s doubtful he can issue an EO to ban assault weapons, but if we can get universal background checks, that could help.

[hack89]

39. Unlikely

For one thing, without legislation there is no way to pay for it. National UBCs will be expensive.

[Karma13612]

42. Ah! Yes, that is a very good point.

Alas, it appears his EO’s may be a weak bandaid meant to sooth the broken hearts of Americans.

But, we need to get our Legislators to do the heavy lifting. Was hoping the NRA would be sufficiently weakened by now to finally break thru their influence in DC.

Well, I can dream!

[truthisfreedom]

43. I wish he could stamp out the nra using an EO.