In the wake of the tragic shooting in Minneapolis, the liberal media machine has once again seized upon a moment of national grief to advance its most extreme anti-Second Amendment agenda. During a discussion on MSNBC, a network notorious for its partisan advocacy, so-called reporter Mike Spies of the pro-gun control outlet The Trace revealed the true endgame for the left: the confiscation of firearms from law-abiding American citizens.
The segment, hosted by MSNBC’s Katy Tur, began with the kind of unsubstantiated propaganda that has become standard fare for the network. Tur boldly asserted, “The majority of Americans don’t own guns and the majority of Americans want stricter gun laws.” In typical fashion, she offered no evidence for this claim, deliberately ignoring the overwhelming fact that the number of firearms in civilian possession has soared to over 490 million as of 2022—a clear sign of a nation that cherishes its constitutional rights.
Rather than challenging this misinformation, Mike Spies eagerly concurred with Tur’s claims, setting the stage for a radical proposal. He lamented, “I do think there’s a lack of knowledge among lawmakers, and I think, like, the same playbook has been in force since background checks were first introduced in the 90s and the ‘assault weapons’ ban. We always go back to those things.” This dismissive attitude toward foundational gun control measures exposes the left’s insatiable appetite for ever-increasing restrictions.
Mike Spies on MSNBC: "Whether or not you like it, the only thing that really works, if you really wanted to bring down gun violence, was to do what Australia did and to do what many other countries in Europe do. I realize I will get so much hate mail over this. People will tell… pic.twitter.com/gGKZ4xoJ51
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After paying lip service to so-called “red flag laws,” which themselves pose a grave threat to due process, Spies then unveiled the ultimate goal. He declared, “You have to be honest, and say what will actually work, which is what nobody wants to hear, which is that there are just simply way too many firearms, and they are way too accessible.” This rhetoric is a direct assault on the millions of peaceful Americans who own firearms for sport, collection, and most importantly, the fundamental right to self-defense.
Not content with this, Tur then prodded further, asking, “And they’re way too powerful?” to which Spies chillingly agreed, “And they’re too powerful, even handguns too, again, that’s why in Australia … The only thing that really works, if you really wanted to bring down gun violence, was to do what Australia did and to do what many other countries in Europe do.” Here, the mask comes off completely. The explicit call for an Australia-style mandatory buyback—a confiscation scheme—is a blatant betrayal of the U.S. Constitution and the freedoms it guarantees.
This extremist viewpoint stands in stark contrast to the unwavering support for the Second Amendment championed by President Donald Trump. While the liberal media and their allies demand citizens be disarmed and made vulnerable, President Trump continues to affirm the right of Americans to protect themselves, their families, and their property. His administration stands as the last bulwark against this kind of government overreach, defending the liberties that make America exceptional.
This country would be f ed if it wasn’t for the 2nd amendment. Also these experts spoke of the gun used able to fire 20 to 30 bullets with one trigger pull. Yes. Experts ?? Democrats are wrong about everything.
So, the lunatics who support criminals, eliminating the misdemeanor class of crimes, fight ICE to keep criminal, illegal aliens inside of OUR country, charge Christian pastors for preaching the gospel, insist on tax-payer funded abortion, steal our Social Security as though it is their own nest egg, call all conservatives by nasty names, and encourage our deaths, and blatantly steal elections, hate our freedoms. “We want to take away your guns, so you are incapable of defending yourselves.”
I say you are all enemies of God, family and country. I will fight you pathetic scumbags with my last breath. Your garbage agenda and communist beliefs are creating the very failures within our society you seek to employ to insure we are all slaves of the coming one world government. I am not alone. There are millions of us who will rise up to your treason and eliminate as many of you as possible. We are done with this sociatal disease! We would prefer that Civil War never again takes place in this country. You all are so damn sure defeating us will be a walk in the park. Be careful what you wish for evil cretins.
My sentiments exactly Sir! I have owned and handled guns since the age of 7. I was, and continue to be locked, loaded, and ready to defend myself, my family and my country. I will not ever give up my right to own guns, I will have one by my side until the day I die.
It might be time to get rid of the government making laws. Since they screw everything up it’s time to take back control of our rights and constitution. These dirt bags have been stealing from taxpayers for decades and now is the time to audit everyone in congress and all judges.
Forensic financial investigation on all finances and assets.
How bout that. The FREAKS and WEIRDOS dont want SANE people to have guns.
I WOULD LOVE FOR ONE OF THOSE FREAKS or WEIRDOS to come get my GUNS!
I’m easy to find. Just look for the BIG ASS TRUMP FLAG IN MY YARD.
Come and take it.
These people are so stupid and clueless there are more guns owned by the American people than there are cars in the US. When are you assholes going to learn criminals will always have guns period you schmucks can’t even stop drugs in the streets and you think gun control is going to work. Only assholes scream about gun control because the don’t know anything about guns. Guns don’t kill demented people do and if they can’t get their hands on a gun there is millions of other ways they will kill period. So shut the f-up about gun control. Maybe would should eliminate all cars because more people get killed in car crashes then with guns and nobody talks about that or how about abortions more babies are killed my human hands than guns ever did. Democrat assholes all mouth no substance.
All of you are absolutely spot on about your comments. But, the asshats won’t admit that when their tits get in a wringer, who do they call, a person with a gun! Most of these assholes bitchin about guns, strut around with armed security guards and don’t have to worry about going anywhere alone late at night and having to keep looking over their shoulders to see if they’re being followed, or getting their car jacked by a hopped up druggie with a gun. Take away their security, and see how brave these stupid SOBs are!