The Lairds of Fairfax

That would let him cheese out in comfort!

Where the F*** is the NRA?! [More]

It's not the first time they have stayed "above" the fray and watched the battle from afar, letting patriots give their all in a risk-filled contest of uncertain outcome while the lairds were secretly treating behind the scenes to advance their own interests.

The Scottish Lairds

I'm reminded of "Braveheart," where the titled and propertied lairds cut their own deals with Longshanks and withdrew from the field, leaving the freedom fighters to take all the risks and suffer all the losses. It's past time the entire industry was put on notice and then held accountable for any cowardice in this time of threat on all fronts. [Read]

What are They Waiting For?

NRA Hasn’t Rated Pro-Gun Roy Moore vs Pro-Gun Control Doug Jones [More]

That's because the Lairds of Fairfax prefer to sit atop the hill watching others take the risks while they treat in secret with Longshanks.

What? The accusation controversy has nothing to do with that "single issue"?  Hey, this is the "pragmatic" thing to do!

Besides, there'll be time enough to take credit if the man is vindicated.

[Via Keith B]

Wayne's World

Here are a couple things I have not verified but this is out there being discussed and merits being validated:

"Intern," if this is really you, don't say anything to anyone until you have a lawyer and an agent. You will be an internet sensation and a millionaire in no time. (I predict a major switching of sides and casting as a naive young victim.)

And if NRA  has been funneling millions into this guy, who this post claims is a major Democrat/gun-grabber donor, then what are supporters really ultimately donating to?

I think it's pretty obvious at this point that things can't go on and no one at the top can claim plausible deniability. No one. I also just had a visual flash through my mind making me wonder if Wayne will publicly sob harder than Jim Bakker.

I see some cautioning against talking about this stuff, as if that will give the enemy more ammunition than the greedy, arrogant and stupid Lairds already have.  This is entirely of their own making.

Anti-Gun Deception On The Senate Floor

Did we mention that our opponents are deliberately deceptive?

What--you mean they'll still give an A-rating to someone who votes for Eric Holder?

I want you to take a few minutes and read what NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris Cox has to say about Holder, naturally under the "Vote Freedom First" header. Among other things:

...Holder's history of aggressive anti-gun activism is even worse than Emanuel's record of media-focused PR stunts.

Holder has always been among the first in front of the cameras to exploit tragedy for political gain. From Columbine to the September 11 attacks, there was no event in which Holder couldn't find some inspiration for gun bans, gun registration, gun rationing and more. Just weeks after terrorists used box cutters to turn airplanes into guided missiles, Holder wrote in the Washington Post, "One measure that is an essential part of any plan is the need to tighten our nation's gun laws, which allow the easy and legal sale of firearms to terrorists and criminals."

Holder claimed, mistakenly, "No court has ever said that the Second Amendment actually says that. I think, if you look at it, it talks about bearing guns in a well-regulated militia. And I don't think anywhere it talks about an individual." Holder most recently signed a brief...in the Heller case that "The Second Amendment does not protect firearm possession or use that is unrelated to participation in a well-regulated militia."

But if senators don't "Vote Freedom First," well, anybody who has a problem with that just doesn't understand how politics works.

And forget talking filibuster. With the betrayal by all those A-rated republicans on the Judiciary Committee, we're told we just don't have the numbers. And why did they feel comfortable with betrayal again? Where was the NRA-ILA Alert leading a concerted effort to oppose Holder from Day One, to write, call and email senators, to publicly, loudly and repeatedly make it known that "Vote Tyranny First" would not be cost-free?

Right. After what Cox just told us, we're supposed to turn around and accept that this is just not important enough to expend political capital on? Besides, activist gun owners would be so worn out from making a few phone calls and sending a few letters that they'd just be totally spent when AWB2 comes around. What, you think we can walk now and chew gun six months later?

Which I guess means a vote for cloture if someone does strap 'em on to filibuster won't be held against them, either. Or against any of those A-rated and endorsed "pro-gun" democrats:

If the assumption is "all the current Democratic senators," what can we expect from our new shining "pro-gun Democrat" star? Or we might ask where our "true champion of Second Amendment freedoms" Max Baucus stands...or Tim Johnson...or...

There is one point where I agree with the Lairds of Fairfax. There is anti-gun deception on the Senate floor. And it is deliberate.

BREAKING

National Rifle Association Wusses Out On Holder [More]

I signed up so I could enter this comment, but for some reason I get a message telling me it's too soon. I guess you need to be a "member" for a while...?

Anyway, here's what I wanted to tell them:

"NRA will send out a letter in opposition to Holder"

I read it and linked to it here:
http://waronguns.blogspot.com/2009/01/leading-charge.html

Some "opposition."

One of their major complaints was he is not a strong enough proponent of federal gun control.

I kid you not.

As for breaking news, some of us have been reporting on this for over a week.

One other observation: I still see excuse-making for the Lairds of Fairfax being presented in some corners, but see absolutely none of the apologists addressing my contention that a key stated reason they expressed concern was because they think Holder hasn't been supportive enough of federal infringements.

I'd like to see one of them make their case and defend that--and not forget to show us what wonders have been worked in Richmond and Philadelphia, as Chris Cox is so proud to credit his favorite gun control program with.

AWOL

Ramsey Range Withdraws Application: Where were ANJRPC and NRA? [More]

It probably wasn't their idea and they were waiting for someone else to make it happen so they could enter in the 11th hour and claim credit.

I mean if one were to make an educated guess...

Either that or they're afraid to enter a battle where it will be made to look them look weak if they lose, plus they stand to gain more by not jeopardizing access. I've run into that before too, hence the Lairds of Fairfax monicker.

[Via William T]

Sensing Weakness

NRA shows signs of decline, even in Trump’s America [More]

And whose fault is that?

Not that it serves lefty interests to point out the real reasons. Or, evidently, the interests of the Lairds...

[Via Dave Licht]

Still Crazy After All These Years

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But no one's talking about taking your guns...

How many more bylaws violations do the Lairds of Fairfax need?

NRA: Stop Endorsing Gun Owner Control

Groups shouldn't have to publicly repudiate the presumptive "leader." [More]

Some of us are getting pretty damn tired of it.

I started calling them the Lairds of Fairfax for a reason. They're the ones treating with Longshanks.

Can The National Rifle Association Be Saved?

Herschel gives a good analysis, including of the continued denial by the same prag faction that has been giving the Lairds a pass all these years. [More]

And Another One Bites the Dust

“Lockton Affinity has notified the NRA that it will discontinue providing brokerage services for NRA-endorsed insurance programs under the terms of its contract,” Lockton said in a tweet. [More]

In a way, there's a certain schadenfreude to all this.

Maybe it's time to get back to core mission?  Except for the Lairds of Fairfax, that typically means secretly treating with Longshanks and leaving the patriots to bleed out on the field...

[Via Matthew L]

NRAWOL

“Where’s the NRA?” Michelle Malkin Fights For Innocent Man’s Freedom After Soros D.A.’s Tomfoolery [More]

Sorry -- the Lairds of Fairfax watch the battle from atop the hill while they make deals with Longshanks, and besides, they need their money for something else.

Above the Fray

 NRA Admits Not Fighting Gun Control [Watch]

I asked about this here.

Here's how they explain it.

As typical, the Lairds of Fairfax sit on the hill making their own treaties with Longshanks while the fight goes on below.

[Via Jess]

The Gathering Storm

If you think I'm rough on the Lairds of Fairfax, check out Michael Gaddy's latest...[More]

[Via Zachary G, who writes "Please be sure to click on the hyperlink 'possible accomplices.'"]

NRA SOP

Georgia Republicans Say NRA Told Them to Vote in Favor of Bloomberg Gun Ban [More]

What did we just see?

While the rest of us are down here in the field, the Lairds of Fairfax, looking down from the hilltop, are cutting their own deals with Longshanks.

[Via Felix B]

If Not Us, Who?

CONSERVATIVES MUST DEFEND THE SECOND AMENDMENT [More]

Thank you Captain Obvious. Still, all in all it's a pretty good statement and worthy of being shared.

My main concern is the claim at the end that "enforcing existing laws as they relate to addressing troubled individuals might have prevented the Parkland tragedy, and can likely prevent others." If such individuals are known and proven to be dangers to others after being afforded full due process, allowing them to stalk freely among us is irresponsibly dangerous.

I'm always suspicious of efforts like this because too often they've turned out to be fronts for the RNC, giving the rubes the rah-rah they want to hear and then including backstabbing RINOs in divvying up the take. If that's the case here, I don't see it.

And I also see they recognize the dangers of "amnesty," unlike the Lairds of Fairfax.

Speaking of which, I notice no one from NRA signed on to this. Why the hell not?

If I had to bet, I'd say the conclusion that "teachers who want to be trained to possess firearms in the classroom should be given the support to do so" scared Wayne and Chris away.

[Via Felix B]

Given What Trends?

Given these trends, it should come as no surprise that public opinion also stands against the NRA. [More]

You mean like when we found out that despite the 80% support claim and Bloomberg's millions Question 1 was rejected in all counties but one, and won with less than one percent?

Oh, Ver... I mean, Fermin.  Still up to your old tricks, I see.

The thing is, without halting and reversing the cultural terraforming, it won't be long before he's right, and that's something Grover and the Lairds of Fairfax are aiding and abetting.

Urge President Trump to Oppose All Backdoor Gun Control

Click on the Take Action button to urge President Donald Trump to prevent the ATF from using the Las Vegas shooting to impose new gun control restrictions.  [More]

It's fast, easy and painless.

Don't let Lairds of Fairfax appeasement dominate the discussion here. Let him know gun owners aren't all parrots for Wayne and Chris.

The Enemy Within

That the Nominating Committee doesn't recognize that brings their allegiances into question. [More]

Yeah, right, Grover-- we warn people because we're "stalking" you. This alone should be enough for any voting member to realize the guy is playing them.  Factor in the rest of this, and there should be no question.

But my voice is small, and the Lairds of Fairfax have an agenda all their own.