This doesn't pertain to NJ per se but it's a national phenomenon as far as I'm concerned and it isn't limited to guns. I'm sure if you asked these legislators questions like this on many of the bills they vote on they would sound just as stupid because they know nothing about the topic.

 

Don't need to say this for members of this forum, but....

 

"Semi-automatic machine gun" is an oxymoronic self-contradiction.

 

"Rounds of ammunition" are used by EVERY modern firearm.

 

*head desk*

Frightening.

I think some people just reflect upon their life and conclude that they are too stupid and/or lazy and/or dishonest to become a productive member of society. A career in politics provides their only means of sustenance.

Not gun related, but clearly shows how uninformed our leaders are. This is re: Steroids.

 

Was it Socrates who said something along the lines of the first step to wisdom is knowing what you don't know?

 

I don't mind stupid people one bit. Heck, at times I'll happily include myself in their ranks. But I hate stupid people that think they are smart. In office, they are a severe threat to our freedom...

This is what is so frustrating about being a gun owner - anywhere. We have legislators that know absolutely nothing about the subject for which they are passing laws that affect our quality of life. Sadly this seems to be the case at all levels of government. What is doubly frustrating is that a lawmaker that does know their subject is given short shrift by those that don't. Look at Ted Cruz and the Judiciary hearings as an example. He was concise, had facts to back his position - hell, he even had charts. Then you have people like Al Franken (who wasn't even a good comedian, let alone a senator) just babble the same Brady Campaign pablum that we have heard for years and know to be untrue.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

This is what is so frustrating about being a gun owner - anywhere. We have legislators that know absolutely nothing about the subject for which they are passing laws that affect our quality of life. Sadly this seems to be the case at all levels of government. What is doubly frustrating is that a lawmaker that does know their subject is given short shrift by those that don't. Look at Ted Cruz and the Judiciary hearings as an example. He was concise, had facts to back his position - hell, he even had charts. Then you have people like Al Franken (who wasn't even a good comedian, let alone a senator) just babble the same Brady Campaign pablum that we have heard for years and know to be untrue.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

 

So very true Bob.

Was it Socrates who said something along the lines of the first step to wisdom is knowing what you don't know?

 

I don't mind stupid people one bit. Heck, at times I'll happily include myself in their ranks. But I hate stupid people that think they are smart. In office, they are a severe threat to our freedom...

 

Yes, Socrates. The only true wisdom is knowing you know nothing.

 

I also like this quote.

 

Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity. – Einstein

 

Also,

 

It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument. - William G. McAdoo. 

This is what is so frustrating about being a gun owner - anywhere. We have legislators that know absolutely nothing about the subject for which they are passing laws that affect our quality of life. Sadly this seems to be the case at all levels of government. What is doubly frustrating is that a lawmaker that does know their subject is given short shrift by those that don't. Look at Ted Cruz and the Judiciary hearings as an example. He was concise, had facts to back his position - hell, he even had charts. Then you have people like Al Franken (who wasn't even a good comedian, let alone a senator) just babble the same Brady Campaign pablum that we have heard for years and know to be untrue.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

 

^^^^^^THIS RIGHT HERE^^^^^^^

That's embarrassing. Why in the world would you answer a question that you don't know the answer to?

How many remember this one?

 

 

And after this, he was re-elected in 2010. Not picking on him, I just fear this is representative - moreso when the topic is guns.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

Good ole Hank Johnson, proof you can be as stupid as a brick and still be elected to Congress by people even more stupid.

I heard someone say once, "Never argue with idiots. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience."

 

BTW, good to see Debbie Halvorson breaking away from those morons.

I heard someone say once, "Never argue with idiots. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience."

 

Fantastic quote

How many remember this one?

 

 

And after this, he was re-elected in 2010. Not picking on him, I just fear this is representative - moreso when the topic is guns.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

 

Oh my lord he's not serious is he? The island is going to capsize?

 

Oh my lord he's not serious is he? The island is going to capsize?

 

Yes, because all islands are nothing more than stationary rafts made of earth, regardless of what we were taught in school.

 

 

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Oh my lord he's not serious is he? The island is going to capsize?

 

First time I saw this I wondered the same thing and thought he must just be joking around. However do a search, there are other videos of Hank around. I am convinced now that he was in fact serious,,,

 

If I am not mistaken I believe he testified when the national CCW reciprocity bill was being debated. Amazingly stupid in that one too.

Amazing. Absolutely freaking amazing. Why did I even bother with college....

Oh my lord he's not serious is he? The island is going to capsize?

 

It was pretty funny - his people tried to do damage control and said that, yes, he was kidding. That he has a very deadpan sense of humor. Let me just say that Marlon Brando, in his prime, could not have pulled that off. He was serious - and totally an idiot. But he did get re-elected. There may be no hope for our country.

 

JMHO

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

 

 

It was pretty funny - his people tried to do damage control and said that, yes, he was kidding. That he has a very deadpan sense of humor. Let me just say that Marlon Brando, in his prime, could not have pulled that off. He was serious - and totally an idiot. But he did get re-elected. There may be no hope for our country.

 

JMHO

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

 

I agree. The damage control statement might have been believable had he not had such a difficult time describing the physical characteristics of the island.