>Boebert, a Republican known for her staunch pro-gun stance, made the comment while condemning a new mandate by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) that went into effect Tuesday, requiring gun owners to register any firearms that use “stabilizing braces.”
>In her speech during a special order period on the House floor, Boebert accused the ATF of violating the separation of powers, saying the new rule “functions like a law that Congress never had.”
>”ATF. Alcohol, tobacco and firearms,” the congresswoman continued. “In western Colorado, we call that a fun weekend. But D.C. bureaucrats have used this agency to infringe on the rights of the American people.”
>Boebert ended her critique of ATF’s latest regulation by reiterating her belief that the “Second Amendment is absolute,” and claimed that “gun-free zones are the most dangerous places in our country.”
>”A recent report states that Americans own 46 percent of the world’s guns,” Boebert added. “I think we need to get our numbers up, boys and girls.”
Kaitlin Lewis, 2 Feb. 2023 at 12:01 AM EST, *Newsweek* (Marc Benioff)
> Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert expressed concern on the House floor Wednesday over reports that **Americans own 46 percent of the world’s civilian firearms, saying “we need to get our numbers up.”**
Hey Lauren, I know you hate the southern border. Why don’t you focus on the stream of US guns which are making it across the border, and into the hands of cartels.
briendoesitallbad says
She’s a fuckin nutcase
marketrent says
Excerpt:
>Boebert, a Republican known for her staunch pro-gun stance, made the comment while condemning a new mandate by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) that went into effect Tuesday, requiring gun owners to register any firearms that use “stabilizing braces.”
>In her speech during a special order period on the House floor, Boebert accused the ATF of violating the separation of powers, saying the new rule “functions like a law that Congress never had.”
>”ATF. Alcohol, tobacco and firearms,” the congresswoman continued. “In western Colorado, we call that a fun weekend. But D.C. bureaucrats have used this agency to infringe on the rights of the American people.”
>Boebert ended her critique of ATF’s latest regulation by reiterating her belief that the “Second Amendment is absolute,” and claimed that “gun-free zones are the most dangerous places in our country.”
>”A recent report states that Americans own 46 percent of the world’s guns,” Boebert added. “I think we need to get our numbers up, boys and girls.”
Kaitlin Lewis, 2 Feb. 2023 at 12:01 AM EST, *Newsweek* (Marc Benioff)
donthepunk says
I expect nothing less from the baroness of cobra.
ElJonJon86 says
And the world rejoiced, knowing Americans own 100% of this subhuman.
Ben_Thar says
I imagine she is dismayed by something factual on a daily basis
Pdxperronn says
I wouldn’t ever post any news on her…no platform-no power.
Kabamadmin says
Any critique of the ATF is fine by me. Almost as bad as the federal reserve.
wopwopdoowop says
> Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert expressed concern on the House floor Wednesday over reports that **Americans own 46 percent of the world’s civilian firearms, saying “we need to get our numbers up.”**
Hey Lauren, I know you hate the southern border. Why don’t you focus on the stream of US guns which are making it across the border, and into the hands of cartels.
Fewer Mexican guns means more American guns!!
El_CAP0 says
They say never stick your dick in crazy but…..
Own-Willingness-3935 says
Sad. Those are Baby numbers.
werdnak84 says
If the cartels are the key to guns getting into the US (I know they’re not the only key), why doesn’t the government do something about them?
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