Both are hardcore anti-2nd Amendment fanatics. They've tried various illegal tactics to destroy the Right to Keep and Bear Arms in Washington in the past; with mixed success. The Founders of Washington State actually put together a very ironclad Constitution that's tough to circumvent. It's hard to believe this today: since their descendants have a national reputation for being about the most spineless and passive Snowflakes found in any one place.
300 people have died in Washington State from COVID-19 complications ---mostly in squalid 'care facilities' and bum-jungles in and around Seattle. Overlooking the fact that Ferguson was one of the most vocal State Attorneys-General fighting President Trump tooth-and-nail over travel embargoes, Washingtonians are now hiding under their beds and begging these two nitwits to enforce draconian restrictions against themselves and their neighbors. Time and experience have taught politicians like Inslee and Ferguson that they'll meet with no resistance---and even get cooperation from--- the invertebrates who make up their constituency.
Shortly after declaring---unilaterally---that gun stores were 'nonessential' and forcing them all to close, His Royal Majesty the Governor also unilaterally extended the so-called 'State of Emergency' until May 4th. I wouldn't put any wagers down on the probability that he's actually going to lift any restrictions then. (Besides, he's ordered all the casinos closed anyway). It actually ought to be quite telling that neither Inslee nor, for that matter, any other State Governor, has presented any plans for after the 'Emergency.'
Most of the gun stores I've visited in Washington State are not big businesses. Political pressure in Seattle---mostly through frivolous lawsuits and escalating insurance costs were enough to drive every gun store out of the city. That wouldn't be practical Statewide; but ask yourself: how many gun dealers do you know who could sustain 2-3 months of no sales? I have serious doubts that many of these stores will ever re-open, whether King Jay the First ever gives up his powers or not.
Ordinarily, such a blatant power-grab would occasion protests---even in Washington State. But recall that the Right of Assembly has been suspended in Washington. In fact, the State's Supreme Leader even announced this week that
Dictatorships really aren't a lot of fun after all, are they? But try explaining any of this to Inslee's NPC followers. The Governor's prudently left open all the Marijuana Dispensaries and insured that supplies of prescription psych-dope will be not be interrupted. Thus placated with drugs, unlimited time for Internet porn, and government handouts, Inslee has truly cultivated subjects worthy of him to rule over.
Well said. Heard a good one today, "this virus can cause flu like symptoms in those who have it and Nazi-like symptoms in those who don't."
ReplyDeleteThis is purely anecdotal, but here in liberal utopia, we've had a few pop up gun stores and ammos sales are through the roof. President Trump also issued a fed order calling gun sales "essential." So, things are scary 2nd amendment-wise, but there is also plenty of reason for hope.
In this weekend's news it was reported that gun stores in Yakima County, Washington are defying Inslee based on what Trump said, and the County Sheriff agrees with them. So there is some pushback East of the Cascades.
DeleteI am SO glad I left WA State many years ago!! I could never endure the liberal-mania that prevails there now!! Gone are the days of Governors like Dan Evans, Art Langlie and others - including some very good Dem governors in the (dim) past!
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