You know, it’s getting easier to see things through the lunatic eyes of Tennessee Rep. Andy Holt, (R)-Duh.
Every unhinged missive he fires off sheds a little more light on the pig farmer’s thought process, and finally it’s clear to me, per Holt, that the Second Amendment exists, in part, to insure bad guys have access to immense firepower. Because that, in turn, furnishes good guys with deserving targets for their own, even immenser firepower. It’s pretty obvious, really — right there in the constitution between the words, “well regulated,” and “militia,” and not all that hard to see if, like Andy, you squint.
Holt’s been out of the spotlight lately. According to a Facebook post, he’s been “toiling away in the dirt,” just trying to provide for his family. That honest endeavor provided the legislator with an opportunity to think, pray, and commune with his Lord. You see, a man with a history of hate and abusive behavior walked into a gay bar in Orlando, Florida Sunday morning and, in no time at all, gunned down 50-innocent people with an AR-15 semi-automatic weapon. Holt had planned to give away one of those deadly, fast-shooting rifles at a campaign fundraiser and turkey shoot called HogFest. But now, in the Orlando massacre’s horrific wake, Holt’s so consarn mad about the dadgum liberals, he wishes he could give away more.
“I’m furious,” Holt writes and — oh hell, I’m just going to copy the whole thing right here.
“I’m furious over the fact that our government literally refuses to recognize the threat of radical Islam. I’m furious that it is no longer an insidious threat; but has been allowed, and even encouraged, to become an all out blatant attack due to the inaction of our irresponsible government “leaders.” I’m furious over the fact that reckless ‘leaders’ like Congressman Steve Cohen (D-Memphis) rush to blame the 2nd Amendment rather than radical Islam. I’m furious over the fact that so many are too ignorant to understand that the Twin Towers were not brought down by a firearm, but we’re instead brought down by radical Islam. Do you think these people care if they use a gun, bomb or an airplane? I’m furious that so many like Cohen cannot wait to leave us defenseless in the face of such great risk. I’m furious that I get phone calls from the media asking me if I’m still going to give away an AR-15 at our HogFest, rather than asking me how many extra firearms I’ll be handing out to ensure people can protect themselves. After all, it was a bullet that stopped the terrorist. Amazing how so many seem to miss that fact. I’m furious that the NSA continues to spy on ordinary Americans like you and me, yet allows suspected terrorists to easily walk away. I’m furious that I see elected liberal democrats rushing to literally blame Republicans for this tragic attack on the LGBT community. While I am a conservative Christian, my heart literally breaks for these women and men on so many levels. I’m furious that these same liberal democrats rushing to condemn conservative Christians that may disagree with a lifestyle, simultaneously rush to defend a religion that readily hangs and massacres gays and lesbians. Ever been to a country where Muslims are the majority? If you have, you’ll find gay men hanging in the streets. This is disgusting in so many ways. The media, our government, it’s all literally disgusting. I say all this to say that I understand how angry you all are. You have every right to be.
All that being said, I want you all to do 3 things for me.
1.) I want you to call the ones you love most and let them know how important they are to you. I want you to hold onto them for dear life. I want you to cherish every last moment.
2.) I want you to arm yourselves and learn to shoot with deadly accuracy should the need arise. Protect your family. Protect yourselves. Protect your friends. Our government has made it quite clear that it is incapable of doing so. At the end of the day, it’s your responsibility anyways.
3.) I want you to pray. Pray for the victims and their families. Pray for our country. Pray for the followers of a deadly, merciless religion. Pray for leadership. Pray for mercy and grace.
Dear media,
You want to know if I’m still giving away an AR-15? You bet the farm I am. And to those that have a problem with it, #MolonLabe! How about asking liberals when they plan on banning gun free zones?
Holt, who’s introduced his share of faith-based anti-gay legislation, burned his traffic tickets on YouTube, and shown support for antics perpetrated by the Bundy Ranch militia, seemed particularly upset by gun-hating Democrats like Memphis Congressman Steve Cohen, who would “leave us defenseless.”
The question, of course, is who Holt means by “us.”
If memory (and Google) serves, Senate Republicans joined together (on the day after the San Bernardino massacre no less) to block a D-supported bill that would have prevented people on the terrorist watch list from buying guns legally. Cohen vocally supported that measure. He’s also co-sponsored legislation regulating large capacity ammunition, and closing fire sale loopholes. And yet, somehow, in spite of all that reckless Democrat behavior, even the NRA Political Victory Fund graded Cohen a gentleman’s C. Not perfect, but not too shabby for somebody trying to leave Americans all defenseless and shit.
But let’s not forget that “a bullet… stopped the terrorist,” Omar Mateen, who was picked up and questioned about ISIS ties, but still able to pick up an AR-15 like it was a quart of milk.
See. The system works.