That Was Uncalled For

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Except ad hominem is the logical fallacy resort of those trying to gin up mob support by hurling insults. Because Constitutionally speaking, Massie was right, and those manipulated to scream against a recorded vote because it's "their guy" doing it know not what they enable.

But hey, it's not like a voice vote has ever come back to bite us in the ass before, right, gun owners?

UPDATE:

John Lott writes a much-needed "In Defense of Congressman Thomas Massie."

[Via Michael G]

Making the Grade

Another decidedly pro-gun GOP congressman, Thomas Massie of Kentucky, was downgraded from an A to a B, seemingly because he got cross-wise with the NRA from the right. Last year, Massie vocally opposed the Fix NICS Act, which offered incentives to states to increase data submissions to the federal background check system. [More]

They've long punished politicians for being too "pro-gun."

The Bloombergians have done us a service here. This business of hiding ratings allows Fairfax to feed members all kinds of BS and then makes it easy to cover their tracks when a grade blows up in their faces.

[Via Mack H]

House extends Undetectable Firearms Act as Rep. Massie claims sole opposition

“The plastic gun ban (Undetectable Firearms Act) just passed the house on voice vote with 10 reps present,” Massie told his followers. “I was the only no vote.” [More] 

This evening's Gun Rights Examiner report notes the fix was in.

With Wild Abandon

Rep. Massie says election year causing GOP colleagues to ‘abandon’ conservative principles [More]

You have to have them before you can abandon them.

[Via bondmen]

If You Thought Folks Went Nuts Over Toilet Paper...

US: Republican Representative Massie Says Food Shortages Weeks Away [More]

What is with people with overactive imaginations?

[Via CDT]

It Depends Upon What the Meaning of the Word 'Extortion' Is

Pelosi/Schumer may stymie Payroll Protection Program expansion over unrelated new spending demands [More]

But let's everybody get mad at Thomas Massie.

[Via Michael G]

Trump Attack on Massie Self-Defeating and Wrong

Since when has expecting Congress to do its job been cause to expel an elected member? And why is wanting to see votes recorded instead of masked through a voice vote deemed objectionable by the political elite? [More]

Anybody else remember how well-served we were by a voice vote on the Huges Amendment...?

Travesty

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Look at the "Prognosis"  and the fact that there are only four co-sponsors out of all those "staunch supporter" A-raters. Then consider:

"Rep. Massie previously introduced the bill in February 2018 but it never received a vote, despite Republicans controlling the House at the time."

Tweet of the Year

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Massie continues to impress me.

Attack of the Swamp Creatures

The Louisville Courier Journal reports that national Republican organizations will be using establishment money in an attempt to unseat Massie, who has the most constitutional voting record of any Republican in all of Congress. [More]

The truth is, they would rather have a Democrat because that's what forcing him to expend campaign funds on a primary challenge will work to the advantage of.

[Via Felix B]

Thirteen Reasons Why

The final vote of 245 to 182 fell largely along party lines, but 13 Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure.  [More]

Who are they?  Don't you "professional reporters" at CBS News think that might be a major point of interest to at least list, if not explore? Oh, that's right, I forgot: Real journalists show you for what you are.

The Hill and Roll Call haven't forgotten the first of "the 5 W's." I see oozing "bipartisan" manginas Brian Fitzpatrick and Fred Upton are among the dissidents.

If I had the time, I'd go through each name to see how they are on immigration and guns. One name that sticks out for me is Thomas Massie's.

Here are his reasons. 

They don't sit well with my "VLLA SELLA" predisposition, but I've gotta admit that usurpation of undelegated authority is what got us into this tyrannical government mess in the first place.

I admit I'm conflicted. I fear if the threat is not stopped, and now, we are heading for a place where the niceties of "rules" will be irrelevant.

Doing Their Best to Quench Any Remaining Fire

The House just passed a bill that would reclassify dozens of federal crimes like fleeing and burglary as "crimes of violence". [More]

Thomas Massie explains what the SwampRinos are up to. 

I guess there's still no time to talk reciprocity or hearing protection. The Stupid Party is too busy making things look worse than they are so that "something must be done" about new record levels of "violence."

[Via Felix B]

On Being Necessary

They ought consciously and carefully to devise and enact legislation that revives the organization of local militias throughout the United States, as the Constitution expects them to do. [More]

I've had problems with Alan Keyes in the past. Not on this.

This seems like a project that could be organized to find and then help an honorable rep to write and introduce such a bill, and then to rally gun owners behind it. This seems like the type of thing that could really make a group like GOA take off in terms of influence, and really show Fairfax for the insincere weaselworders that they are.

Perhaps Rep. Massie...?

I'd also like to see lawsuits -- based on equal protection, and on U.S. Code factoring in "ordinary military equipment [that] could contribute to the common defense."

Bait and Switch

Thomas Massie: NRA “Duped” By Leftist “Bait And Switch” Into Supporting Gun Control! [More]

Except I don't think they've been duped.

[Via Felix B]

Report: ATF Order to Seize 4,000 Guns Incites Calls for More Control

We expect overblown, gun-grab agenda-advancing hysteria from USA Today. What we shouldn’t  expect (but sadly have come to) is the same kind of hyperbole from “A+”-rated John Cornyn, who is trying his hardest to give concessions to the gun-grabbers with “Fix NICS,” which Rep. Thomas Massie just warned will be tacked onto the national concealed carry reciprocity bill being voted on this week in the House. [More]

Consider the source, or in this case, the sources.

Ryan Blocking Concealed Carry Reciprocity, Congressman Tells Armed American Radio

“You know what?” Massie replied, “The Speaker told me he didn’t think the timing was right. And I think this is the exact timing to bring this bill.” [More]

The Democrats had no problem with “timing” to press for citizen disarmament when they were in power.

A Modest Proposal

U.S. Representative Massie Proposes Repeal of Federal Gun-Free School Zones Act [More]

That will still leave state bans in place, but like the antis always say, it's a good first step.

The only link I could find at this time goes to last year's attempt, referred on 02/02/2015 to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations by the House Judiciary Committee. Let's all keep an eye pealed for the latest version -- although I'm assuming it ought to be pretty similar .

Grassroots Advocates Influencing Pro-Gun Caucus will be Key to Its Effectiveness

Bottom line, it looks like a pretty good team (although team leader Massie could use some work on immigration). The task now is for them to actually do something so they continue earning those high marks. [More]

You've heard about the caucus. Here's how they rate where it counts and how you can make sure your input is heard.

The Issue About Which We Dare Not Speak

Massie regrets that he sees leadership believing it's "better if we are not on record at all on certain issues." [More]

Yeah, like RKBA in DC.  Don't want to get that electorate disapproving of Republicans, do we, New Yellowstain?

[Via Mack H]