by I was one of only about a hundred people that sat through the whole NRA Meeting of Members from beginning to end. I say that not to pat myself on the back but to say I saw what I’m about to show in real time.
The first resolution considered was to commend Wayne LaPierre for his leadership of the NRA past, present, and future. It was submitted by a Charles Beers (spelling?) from upstate New York. While there were people that opposed it, the Friends of Wayne including board members planned to use the discussion of it to run out the clock and to condemn anyone who had not drunk the purple Kool-Aid.
Jeff Knox was ruled out of order when he pointed out the bylaws forbid awards but Charles Cotton and the parliamentarian decided a resolution commending Wayne was not an award.
Here is where it gets interesting. So interesting in fact that it made the Washington Post, Newsweek, and many other publications.
As Stephen Gutowski of The Reload reported on Twitter at the time:
NRA member Jason Selvig says he’s tired of the left wing media spreading misinformation about LaPierre. Says he gets wrongly blamed for mass shootings. He says thought and prayers could stop shootings. He starts loudly chanting thoughts and prayers. Seems like some kind of stunt.
Well, it turns out it was a stunt. I will admit I thought the guy was a little strange. However, after listening to almost an hour of praise of Wayne nothing really seemed that strange.
Jason Selvig is one half of the comedy duo The Good Liars. They tend to poke fun at conservatives.
The video below that has been posted on Twitter has been watched over 8 million times.
On Saturday, I was able to speak at the NRA Convention in Houston and “thank” Wayne LaPierre for all his thoughts and prayers. pic.twitter.com/Eoc7zXcUAR
— Jason Selvig (@jasonselvig) May 30, 2022
While I may vehemently disagree with Mr. Selvig’s politics, I am enough of “an enemy within” and a “son of a bitch traitor” to enjoy the fact that Wayne got punked. I only wish the video contained the end where he was trying to get everyone to chant “thoughts and prayers”.
You’re a better man than I am Gunga Din.
The NRA is another group that has lost its way. The vendors would have been interesting, like a visit to SHOT Show, but the politics and promises hold no interest for me. After 30+ years as a member and 20+ as an instructor, LEO instructor, and training counselor, I’ve heard enough.