Beto O'Rourke has finally seen the light or he is a lying dog faced pony soldier.



Beto O'Rourke U-Turns On AR-15 Confiscation, Saying He's "Not Interested" In Taking Firearms From Americans

https://www.zerohedge.com/poli...sted-taking-firearms

Beto O’Rourke has backtracked from comments he made in 2019 when he asserted that he would confiscate AR-15-style firearms from Americans.

The Democrat, who announced his run for Texas governor on Nov. 15, said on Tuesday that he’s “not interested” in taking anyone’s firearms.

“I’m not interested in taking anything from anyone,” O’Rourke told supporters during a campaign stop in Tyler, Texas, according to KLTV. “What I want to make sure that we do is defend the Second Amendment.”

He added: “I want to make sure that we protect our fellow Texans far better than we’re doing right now. And that we listen to law enforcement, which [Gov.] Greg Abbott refused to do. He turned his back on them when he signed that permitless carry bill that endangers the lives of law enforcement in a state that’s seen more cops and sheriff’s deputies gunned down than in any other.”

The U-turn comes just months after O’Rourke doubled down on his comments regarding removing AR-15-style firearms in an interview with the Texas Tribune.

https://www.texastribune.org/2...texas-governor-2022/

“I think most Texans can agree—maybe all Texans can agree—that we should not see our friends, our family members, our neighbors, shot up with weapons that were originally designed for use on a battlefield,” O’Rourke told the publication.

O’Rourke, whose run for Texas governor targets the incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott, who is seeking a third term, vehemently endorsed confiscating guns back in 2019.

He told people watching a presidential primary debate in September of that year: “Hell yes! we’re gonna take your AR-15, your AK-47.”

When asked whether he’d actively force Americans to give up their guns, O’Rourke said: “I am if it’s a weapon that was designed to kill people on the battlefield. If the high-impact, high-velocity round, when it hits your body shreds everything inside of your body—because it was designed to do that—so that you would bleed to death on a battlefield. And not be able to get up and kill one of our soldiers.”

“We’re not going to allow it to be used against fellow Americans anymore,” O’Rourke added.

Earlier this week, O’Rourke took aim at Abbott for supporting constitutional carry, something that the Democrat has vowed to repeal if elected governor.

He wrote on Twitter on Feb. 9: “The number of Texans shot to death has gone up EVERY single year under Abbott. 4,164 Texans in 2020 alone. How does Abbott respond? By signing a dangerous law that makes it easier for criminals to carry a loaded gun in public. His radical agenda is killing the people of Texas.”

Abbott in November said that O’Rourke wants to “impose socialism.” Abbott said O’Rourke would defund the police, kill good-paying oil and gas jobs, allow open border policies, support President Joe Biden’s policies, and “take your guns.”

Texas in September became the latest U.S. state to allow individuals to carry a gun without a permit.

First signed into law by Abbott in mid-June, the bill means that Texans who are aged 21 and older and who are legally able to purchase and own a handgun will no longer require a license to carry one and will not have to undergo training either.

Gee, what's the first thing he is going to propose if he's elected to office? Hmmm...

This maggot must have consulted with Wendy "Barbie" Davis. Doesn't he realize that Texans didn't fall for that shit the first time around? What a mofo.

He's a lying dog-faced PoS. He may be hot stuff in Houston, but he's dirt in the rest of Texas.

I am satisfied with the performance of Gov. Abbott and not particularly anxious to replace him. I'm also fairly satisfied with the other high-placed Republicans in office. There are several worthy individuals seeking to take those jobs, but I'm not sure I want to do that right now.

flashguy

Fuck Beto and the pig he rides.

Robert Francis can eat a dick. I’d sooner trust gas station sushi than anything he says. It’s unfortunate but all these Californians who moved here will align with him and his ilk. God help us if it comes to fruition.

YMMV, but I think Abbott is too easily swayed by political winds. I don't have a big problem with the guy, but I would like an alternative.

Don Huffines might be a good upgrade. Billboards everywhere stating that he's pro-2A, pro-life and wants to eliminate property taxes. Might be worth a look.

^^Huffines hasn’t said how he intends to eliminate property taxes. And I’d like to know that before he would get my vote

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^^Huffines hasn’t said how he intends to eliminate property taxes. And I’d like to know that before he would get my vote

Agreed.

How about Allen West?

I’ve been satisfied with Abbott.

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How about Allen West?

Yes!

https://west4texas.com/

The only time Bater wasn't lying was when he said he wanted to take everyone's AR away.

All in all I've been pretty happy with Abbott. He's not Ron Desantis, but he's better than many of the other Republican governors.

Robert Francis? I thought real Irish Mexicans had names like Pablo Kerrigan, Carlos O'Brien, etc.

He’s a socialist Democrat. If his mouth is moving, he’s lyin’!

Abbott has signed every TSRA supported 2A bill put on his desk.
I don't see any reason to vote for anyone else who claims to be pro2A, Abbott is solidly 2A.

HK Ag

Allen West would be a good alternative, but I've no issues with Abbott. Noone can please everyone on every issue. When a person tries to do that, they end up not pleasing anyone. I think Abbott got a bad rap on the electrical grid failure last year, mostly from his detractors. That was a 100 year storm and no matter who was in office the outcome would no doubt have been the same.

As to "I'm coming after your AR" O’Rourke, sadly I still see bumper stickers. I suppose they are left over from the last go-round, but they could be the new crop. I don't think he has a prayer of winning anything, save maybe a scratch off from the 7-11 and his getting into the race could help the good guys.

(I think that reality is actually lost on him.)

Liar Liar Pants On Fire.

Wouldn't it be awesome if this were literally true?
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We have seen this the last couple of elections here and every dem savior just gets rolled over by Abbott. I think Abbott has done a decent job and he will get my vote.

Not to say there is not a need to change up but the only viable alternative would be West but I don't think he has a chance.