by When Barack Obama came into office in January 2009, the most critical issue facing the United States was the economy. What did he place his greatest emphasis on? Getting Obamacare passed.
Barack Obama returns for his second term and will be re-inaugurated on January 20th. The most critical issue still facing the United States is the economy which is still sputtering. We have approximately 8% unemployment and a Dow that still has not regained its high point established in 2007. The issue seeming to get the most attention from the Obama Administration currently is gun control and not the economy.
It seems to me that when it comes to priorities and a choice between what is needed to be done for the country and what is on his ideological agenda, ideology always wins.
His momma would be proud of her son.
Yep, noticed that… As America circles the drain…
John, back in '08, BHO placed on his Website his "Agenda." And for a while, it was on the White House Website. I saved a hard copy, since it seems to have "Magically Disappeared." But here is where he stood on Gun Control BEFORE his Anointment.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/agenda/urban_policy/ "Address Gun Violence in Cities: Obama and Biden would repeal the Tiahart Amendment, which restricts the ability of local law enforcement to access important gun trace information, and give police officers across the nation the tools they need to solve gun crimes and fight the illegal arms trade. Obama and Biden also favor commonsense measures that respect the Second Amendment rights of Gun Owners, while keeping guns away from children and criminal. They support closing the gun show loophole and making guns in this country childproof. They also support making the expired Assault Weapons Ban permanent."
Remember, this is what he PROMISED to do if he was Elected. It's part of HIS Manifesto, his "Mein Kampf," if you will, and he's NEVER repudiated it.
So why should anyone be surprised that BHO is taking advantage of a Crisis that came about AFTER he was Re-Elected. Remember, he doesn't have to worry about lying to the Middle to get Votes anymore, and he knows the odds of him being Impeached if he Violates the Constitution is Zip point Nada. So EXPECT Government "Of the Revolution, by the Revolution, for the Revolution!"
And don't ANYONE say we weren't warned. HE TOLD US WHAT HE WANTED TO DO!
@Les: You are absolutely correct. I remember being disgusted with a pawn shop manager who tried to argue that Obama was the best president on guns in 20 years. I'd love to go back and stick this in his face.
Well, he's certainly the best for inspiring gun sales…