ANNAPOLIS GUN RIGHTS RALLY 2/5/20!

[knovotny]

This was Katie lol!

I love this!

 

[knovotny]

Does anyone else find it odd that as soon as the mom's are finished testifying, they leave? They are out of that room like bugs that have just been sprayed with raid. I know there is limited room inside but they obviously do not care to listen to our side of the debate. Emotions spilled, checks collected and then it's time to leave.

Always. Although a couple actually stayed for a few on our side. It became abundantly clear as I tried to speak to some in the lobby about sb 273, being heard today, that Chamblee does not allow them to hear other perspectives. They are not allowed to hear any opposing facts or opinions because one may decide to think for themselves, and look up information.

 

[Nickberg500]

Thanks for all that you and Katie do. Attending every bill? I live too far away to make that happen. Hats off to both of you for being there. Yesterday was the first time I stood outside on the bricks holding signs. Bogfoot44, Squaregrouper, myself and a couple of others created an outpost as people were crossing the street before they entered the main mass of 2A supporters that lined the walkways. We had a lot of thumbs up and thank yous. We had a few scorned faces and a woman yelling out her window as she she turned the corner. I have no idea what she said but she was obviously in a hurry.

I stood with you, very confused by that woman. There was also the one person spouting "just get a background check... Blah blah blah" as she walked by. Some of the people driving by gave a confused look, but I agree we got a ton of atta boys.

 

[Kicken Wing]

Always. Although a couple actually stayed for a few on our side. It became abundantly clear as I tried to speak to some in the lobby about sb 273, being heard today, that Chamblee does not allow them to hear other perspectives. They are not allowed to hear any opposing facts or opinions because one may decide to think for themselves, and look up information.

I was at arms length when you were talking to a few of them. I thought that was great that you were having dialogue. Then the BIG mom came and told the little mom's to stay away. Don't even talk to the other side was clearly her message. They clearly do want to to dilute their members. That's brainwashing at best.

 

[Squaregrouper]

I stood with you, very confused by that woman. There was also the one person spouting "just get a background check... Blah blah blah" as she walked by. Some of the people driving by gave a confused look, but I agree we got a ton of atta boys.

You're the young, white guy with a beard, correct?

 

[lazarus]

Always. Although a couple actually stayed for a few on our side. It became abundantly clear as I tried to speak to some in the lobby about sb 273, being heard today, that Chamblee does not allow them to hear other perspectives. They are not allowed to hear any opposing facts or opinions because one may decide to think for themselves, and look up information.

I like to think of that as “my mother-in-law” factor.

She’s rabidly anti-gun. But you’d be surprised at the number of things I’ve gotten her to change her mind on.

With HB004 for example she emailed me asking as a hunter and gun owner if I supported the bill. I pointed out no, because look at all these issues. She is definitely a “if it saves even one life” person.

But she was shocked it banned things like me letting my neighbor borrow a shotgun while hunting unless I was right there with him. “Wait, that’s not right”. Same with pointing out the issues with things like scouts and 4H (which she supports).

She also didn’t realize all told 15 people were killed by long guns in all of Maryland last year and no evidence any of those were face-to-face transfers.

Why are we rushing a bill that’s so obviously flawed and hurts law abiding citizens when there is no evidence it will DO anything.

She was told by some of her MDA “friends” when she mentioned it to some of them that she shouldn’t talk to her SIL about gun bills anymore.

 

[Kicken Wing]

I stood with you, very confused by that woman. There was also the one person spouting "just get a background check... Blah blah blah" as she walked by. Some of the people driving by gave a confused look, but I agree we got a ton of atta boys.

Yeah.... Nickberg500! I forget the names so fast. I met a lot of new people yesterday. It was great to meet you and hope to see you in the future. We did get a LOT of atta boys! Yeah, the woman that walked by and said, "just get a background check". That goes to show how unfamiliar she is with the language of the actual bill, as are many others. It is being painted as a background check bill without telling the general public about the gray areas that "lie" within the loaning part of the bill. As ART 3 said.... the loan part of that bill is a trap.

 

[Nickberg500]

You're the young, white guy with a beard, correct?

Yeah.... Nickberg500! I forget the names so fast. I met a lot of new people yesterday. It was great to meet you and hope to see you in the future. We did get a LOT of atta boys! Yeah, the woman that walked by and said, "just get a background check". That goes to show how unfamiliar she is with the language of the actual bill, as are many others. It is being painted as a background check bill without telling the general public about the gray areas that lie within the loaning part of the bill. As ART 3 said.... the loan part of that bill is a trap.

At risk of doxxing, yup!

I'd like to get to know you all better and get us more organized, but maybe it's a good thing we don't have a registry of names to faces. This stuff is public after all... No privacy on a public forum

 

[Kicken Wing]

There were Delegates outside of House JUD that were apologizing to the teenagers that testified for the Nonpublic School GFSZ bill for having to listen to opposition testimony...

Wow... all I can say is wow... Kids are being taught to fear guns from all angles and are encouraged to wear earmuffs when it comes to facts.

 

[knovotny]

I find it interesting that everyone in MDA is some kind of "leader". Everyone who spoke was some kind of county lead. I'm assuming it is so everyone feels super important with their "title".

 

[knovotny]

And I'm sure all those kids that were in Judiciary wrote their own testimony. Those poor kids have been abused by their parents installing terror in them.

 

[Kicken Wing]

I find it interesting that everyone in MDA is some kind of "leader". Everyone who spoke was some kind of county lead. I'm assuming it is so everyone feels super important with their "title".

It is pretty easy to CALL yourself a leader. It's harder to actually BE one.

 

[Kicken Wing]

And I'm sure all those kids that were in Judiciary wrote their own testimony. Those poor kids have been abused by their parents installing terror in them.

Compare that to all of the kids that spoke last night in opposition to SB208. I am not sure if you were still there. I was glad to see the youth shooting group show up so the remaining panel could see there are kids learning how to use guns in a positive light.

 

[Occam]

It is pretty easy to CALL yourself a leader. It's harder to actually BE one.

I'm reminded of not-really-new-now trend of referring to everyone, even just-hired entry level employees on the loading dock, as "associates" in the company. Well, yeah, you're associated with the entity that's writing you that paycheck... but the term is used to make it sound like it's only an eighth of an inch away from "partner" the like. It's the stretch pants of HR categorizing.

 

[MigraineMan]

I find it interesting that everyone in MDA is some kind of "leader". Everyone who spoke was some kind of county lead. I'm assuming it is so everyone feels super important with their "title".

They're attempting to place their people in apparent positions of authority. Who would the average person-on-the-street think more credible?
- An unemployed stay-at-home mother who volunteers with MDA?
- A regional coordinator of MDA activities in Anne Arundel County?

(nevermind that the "region" she coordinates is the cul-du-sac at the end of her street.)

Banks used to play this game - window tellers were all Vice Presidents ... yeah, Vice President of the drive-thru service window.

Hmmm ... maybe all the Patriot Picket members need to be promoted to Regional Directors.

 

[dist1646]

I find it interesting that everyone in MDA is some kind of "leader". Everyone who spoke was some kind of county lead. I'm assuming it is so everyone feels super important with their "title".

I noticed that too. Can't remember if any of the "man enough to be a mom" types had royal titles though.

 

[Squaregrouper]

I find it interesting that everyone in MDA is some kind of "leader". Everyone who spoke was some kind of county lead. I'm assuming it is so everyone feels super important with their "title".

I think you should "Her Royal Mistress of the Sister Wives." Art should be "The Grand Poobah of the Loyal Order of Water Buffaloes" (old cartoon reference)

 

[Stoveman]

The folks in favor of that bill...the guy in the coat and tie in the 3:00 panel...I'm going to have to go on blood pressure meds.

That would be Sam Levy (sp?), an attorney for the Action Starved Moms.

 

[John from MD]

They're attempting to place their people in apparent positions of authority. Who would the average person-on-the-street think more credible?
- An unemployed stay-at-home mother who volunteers with MDA?
- A regional coordinator of MDA activities in Anne Arundel County?

(nevermind that the "region" she coordinates is the cul-du-sac at the end of her street.)

Banks used to play this game - window tellers were all Vice Presidents ... yeah, Vice President of the drive-thru service window.

Hmmm ... maybe all the Patriot Picket members need to be promoted to Regional Directors.

People Express Airlines used to do the same thing. ALL employees were managers!

They only lasted 5 years.

 

[BeoBill]

It is pretty easy to CALL yourself a leader. It's harder to actually BE one.

MDA "leaders": "Follow THEM! Or else!"