Leavitt slams ‘insensitive’ Psaki on prayer comments after Minnesota shooting

[dseag2]

What do you think of this?

The look on Wayne LaPierre's face was priceless!

 

[Kelby]

Thoughts and prayers don’t stop bullets.

It’s been tested.

 

[Nickyjo]

WOW. This guy is going for the International MAGA award.

Is he out of his mind? In another context, I suppose he believes in “pray away the gay.”

The NRA opposed even the study of gun violence. Years ago, when it was a more responsible organization, it supported reasonable gun control measures it now considers anathema. It is a lobby for the gin industry. The way I have heard it, its members support controls the organization won’t tolerate.

 

[Toggle Almendro]

EVERY DEM action to solve this issue has been blocked by the GOP...........EVERY one.

There has never been a DEM attempt to solve this issue. The left does not even care about trying to save lives.

Now.... DEM attempts to maliciously violate people's civil liberties for no reason, those are blocked by the GOP, and rightly so. The left is wrong to maliciously violate people's civil liberties.

 

[ColdHardTruth]

There has never been a DEM attempt to solve this issue. The left does not even care about trying to save lives.

This is an absolute lie.

Turn the faux off.

Now.... DEM attempts to maliciously violate people's civil liberties for no reason, those are blocked by the GOP, and rightly so. The left is wrong to maliciously violate people's civil liberties.

This is bullshit and a complete lie. The right is the part of civil rights violations, abuse of authority, corruption, pedophilia, theft, human trafficking, treason and racism.

Your side has NO ROOM WHATSOEVER to talk about the violation of civil liberties. That fact that you even attempted to so is completely despicable and ABSOLUTELY dishonest.

Just absolutely shameful.

 

[dseag2]

Is he out of his mind? In another context, I suppose he believes in “pray away the gay.”

The NRA opposed even the study of gun violence. Years ago, when it was a more responsible organization, it supported reasonable gun control measures it now considers anathema. It is a lobby for the gin industry. The way I have heard it, its members support controls the organization won’t tolerate.

I must have misjudged the video but I thought he was trolling Wayne LaPierre. Why else would he mention every city that has had school shootings and repeat "thoughts and prayers" numerous times? Just look at the surprised expression on LaPierre's face. That speaks volumes.

 

[Nickyjo]

There has never been a DEM attempt to solve this issue. The left does not even care about trying to save lives.

Now.... DEM attempts to maliciously violate people's civil liberties for no reason, those are blocked by the GOP, and rightly so. The left is wrong to maliciously violate people's civil liberties.

Somehow liberty survives in other countries with gun control. And think of it. Fewer school shootings. Who knew?

 

[joluoto]

Thoughts and prayers have never helped anyone.

 

[Toggle Almendro]

Somehow liberty survives in other countries with gun control. And think of it. Fewer school shootings. Who knew?

That is incorrect. Free people have the right to keep and bear arms.

People who lack the right to keep and bear arms, lack freedom.

The NRA opposed even the study of gun violence.

The NRA opposes leftist propagandists spouting fraudulent claims.

Years ago, when it was a more responsible organization,

The NRA is completely responsible.

it supported reasonable gun control measures it now considers anathema.

It never fails that people who oppose civil liberties will invoke some variation of "reasonable" or "sensible".

It is a lobby for the gun industry.

No they aren't. They are a lobby for the American people.

The NRA is what the ACLU only pretends to be.

The way I have heard it, its members support controls the organization won’t tolerate.

You should stop listening to leftwing propaganda. It'll rot your brains.

 

[Shrink726]

Leavitt is like an ugly, oozing canker sore wrapped in a bible and incalculable ignorance, finished with an air of self-righteous arrogance.

 

[The Brad Dad]

Goddamn, MAGA never fails to utterly digust me.

Your Lordship doesn't "fault her for it" because it was said "in a moment of great emotion and anger"? The arrogant condescension.... wow....

**** that statement with the horse it rode in on. What Psaki said was 100% on point. Enough of"thoughts and prayers" from fake Christians would probably be whipped harder than the moneychangers by the Christ they claim to believe in....

"Thoughts and prayers" is an insult. It's a way of saying "I don't give the slightest shit" while also setting yourself up to be morally superior in objecting to any criticism of your "thoughts and prayers".

This post is perfect.

 

[The AntiDonald]

There has never been a DEM attempt to solve this issue. The left does not even care about trying to save lives.

Now.... DEM attempts to maliciously violate people's civil liberties for no reason, those are blocked by the GOP, and rightly so. The left is wrong to maliciously violate people's civil liberties.

Face it. It has come down to two very simple choices for the gun owners/lovers.

1. Love and protect your children.

2. Love and protect your guns.

It's pretty easy to see which one you all choose. You been cramming it down our throats for decades.

 

[CaughtInThe]

We have simply chosen to let children get gunned down in school as a nation.

Let that sink in on this Sunday morning

 

[The AntiDonald]

That is incorrect. Free people have the right to keep and bear arms.

People who lack the right to keep and bear arms, lack freedom.



The NRA opposes leftist propagandists spouting fraudulent claims.



The NRA is completely responsible.



It never fails that people who oppose civil liberties will invoke some variation of "reasonable" or "sensible".



No they aren't. They are a lobby for the American people.

The NRA is what the ACLU only pretends to be.



You should stop listening to leftwing propaganda. It'll rot your brains.

For you're beloved NRA. They are losers. Diminished to barely any relevance. None to me. You need to find another hero figure.

The NRA has been diminished by a combination of internal corruption, financial mismanagement, leadership infighting, and the rise of well-funded gun-control advocacy groups. These factors have led to a decline in membership and political influence in recent years.
Internal corruption and financial woes
The most significant issues plaguing the NRA have been a years-long scandal involving its top leadership.

• Corruption charges: In 2020, New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against the organization, alleging that executives, including longtime leader Wayne LaPierre, funneled millions from the nonprofit for their lavish personal use.
• Legal verdict: In February 2024, a jury found the NRA and its former leaders liable for financial misconduct. LaPierre had resigned just days before the trial began. In December 2024, a judge mandated significant governance reforms for the organization.
• Failed bankruptcy: The NRA's 2021 attempt to declare bankruptcy and reincorporate in Texas was rejected by a judge, who found the move was not made in good faith and was a tactic to evade the New York lawsuit.
• Skyrocketing legal fees: The cost of these legal battles has drained the NRA's funds, with legal expenses soaring from $4 million in 2017 to over $40 million in 2022.

Declining membership and revenue
These corruption scandals, combined with other factors, have caused a significant drop in the NRA's member base and financial health.

• Lost members: The NRA has lost over one million members since its peak in 2018, with membership dropping to around 4.3 million as of 2023.
• Falling revenue: Total revenue and membership dues have plummeted by more than 50% since 2016. In 2024, financial audits revealed the NRA had to liquidate $45 million in investments to service debt and stay afloat.

Weakened political influence
The NRA's diminished standing has impacted its political power and public reputation.

• Reduced spending: The organization's political spending has shrunk dramatically. After spending heavily in the 2016 election, its spending was less than half that amount in 2020 and saw another large cut in 2022.
• Less sway with legislators: The NRA's influence, even with its staunchest supporters, is waning. This was evidenced by the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act in 2022, which included gun safety measures the NRA opposed.
• Toxic brand: Observers have described the NRA's brand as increasingly "toxic" following the series of mass shootings in recent years and the organization's controversial responses.

Growth of opposition
While the NRA's power has diminished, gun control advocacy groups have gained strength and fundraising prowess.

• New powerhouses: Groups like Everytown for Gun Safety and Giffords have organized and built significant financial muscle, beginning to outspend the NRA in some elections.
• Changed political calculus: The growing influence of gun control advocates has fundamentally shifted the political dynamic around gun safety, with more elected officials viewing an NRA endorsement as a liability rather than an asset.

 

[Nickyjo]

That is incorrect. Free people have the right to keep and bear arms.

People who lack the right to keep and bear arms, lack freedom.



The NRA opposes leftist propagandists spouting fraudulent claims.



The NRA is completely responsible.



It never fails that people who oppose civil liberties will invoke some variation of "reasonable" or "sensible".



No they aren't. They are a lobby for the American people.

The NRA is what the ACLU only pretends to be.



You should stop listening to leftwing propaganda. It'll rot your brains.

So our European cousins are yearning to breathe free, asking their governments to eliminate their gun control laws? Didn’t know that.

 

[Lycanthrope]

Leavitt's a jackass, and tone deaf to the fact that Americans are tired of Trumplicans tossing off "thoughts and prayers" and nothing else at every mass shooting.

287 and counting for 2025.

 

[ColdHardTruth]

That is incorrect. Free people have the right to keep and bear arms.

Yes, free people do. The British do not have as many guns as we do, and they are a stable and free country.

People who lack the right to keep and bear arms, lack freedom.



The NRA opposes leftist propagandists spouting fraudulent claims.

The left doesn't spout fraudulent claims. The right is infamous for its lies.

The NRA is completely responsible.

No, they are not. They are zealots and they frequently interfere in politics.

It never fails that people who oppose civil liberties will invoke some variation of "reasonable" or "sensible".

The left is all about civil liberties, such as the right to vote, the right to marry who one wishes to marry, the right of women to vote, the 1st Amendment.

The right frequently attacks ALL OF THESE thinks.

No they aren't. They are a lobby for the American people.

No, they lobby for the right.

The NRA is what the ACLU only pretends to be.

No, it's not. That is completely wrong.

You should stop listening to leftwing propaganda. It'll rot your brains.

You shouldn't be talking about propaganda.

Your side lies and spews mindless bullshit often. Your side paid out nearly $1 billion dollars in damages for their constant lies.

 

[tshade]

There has never been a DEM attempt to solve this issue. The left does not even care about trying to save lives.

Now.... DEM attempts to maliciously violate people's civil liberties for no reason, those are blocked by the GOP, and rightly so. The left is wrong to maliciously violate people's civil liberties.

Do you believe that PEOPLE are the problem, not guns???

 

[Toggle Almendro]

Do you believe that PEOPLE are the problem, not guns???

The problem is the gun control movement. They hate America and do their best to violate our civil liberties.

 

[Toggle Almendro]

Face it. It has come down to two very simple choices for the gun owners/lovers.
1. Love and protect your children.
2. Love and protect your guns.
It's pretty easy to see which one you all choose. You been cramming it down our throats for decades.

Nonsense. Since gun control is not even about trying to save lives, blocking gun control does not cost any lives.

 

[Toggle Almendro]

We have simply chosen to let children get gunned down in school as a nation.
Let that sink in on this Sunday morning

I do not object to raising taxes on the wealthy to strengthen our social safety net and provide better mental heath care.

 

[Toggle Almendro]

For you're beloved NRA. They are losers. Diminished to barely any relevance.

The NRA will continue blocking gun control whether you like it or not.

None to me.

You might find it relevant when all your proposals are blocked and rejected.

You need to find another hero figure.

No I don't. I serve just fine as my own hero figure.

Internal corruption and financial woes
The most significant issues plaguing the NRA have been a years-long scandal involving its top leadership.

• Corruption charges: In 2020, New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against the organization, alleging that executives, including longtime leader Wayne LaPierre, funneled millions from the nonprofit for their lavish personal use.
• Legal verdict: In February 2024, a jury found the NRA and its former leaders liable for financial misconduct. LaPierre had resigned just days before the trial began. In December 2024, a judge mandated significant governance reforms for the organization.

Your post is misleading at best. While the entire lawsuit is BS (and hopefully Mr. LaPierre will be able to reclaim his losses from New York taxpayers), the courts considered the NRA as the victim. The money that the courts took from Mr. LaPierre was returned to the NRA.

[*]Less sway with legislators: The NRA's influence, even with its staunchest supporters, is waning.

Fake news. Never happened.

This was evidenced by the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act in 2022, which included gun safety measures the NRA opposed.

That act was a showpiece that did not actually do anything. Had it actually done anything it would have been blocked.

[*]Toxic brand: Observers have described the NRA's brand as increasingly "toxic" following the series of mass shootings in recent years and the organization's controversial responses.

The fact that leftists whine about the NRA is hardly a problem. Leftists hate everything that stands in the way of their efforts to destroy America.

Growth of opposition
While the NRA's power has diminished, gun control advocacy groups have gained strength and fundraising prowess.

• New powerhouses: Groups like Everytown for Gun Safety and Giffords have organized and built significant financial muscle, beginning to outspend the NRA in some elections.
• Changed political calculus: The growing influence of gun control advocates has fundamentally shifted the political dynamic around gun safety, with more elected officials viewing an NRA endorsement as a liability rather than an asset.

Funny how the NRA still manages to keep blocking gun control despite these supposedly powerful groups.

 

[Toggle Almendro]

So our European cousins are yearning to breathe free, asking their governments to eliminate their gun control laws? Didn’t know that.

That's odd. I didn't say anything about Europe in my post. But despite the oddness of the segue, yes. There are a large swath of Europeans who insist on freedom.

Anyone who is in the Swiss Militia is issued a full-auto rifle by the government and allowed to keep it at home.

Any Swiss citizen who can pass a background check can buy a semi-auto rifle with ten round magazines.

Finland considers "national defense" to be a valid reason for civilians to own semi-auto AK-47s with thirty round magazines.

Austria, Italy, Czechia, and Estonia consider "home defense" a valid reason for civilians to own semi-auto rifles with ten round magazines.

Latvia and Lithuania consider "home defense" a valid reason for civilians to own semi-auto shotguns with extended magazines.

Czechia, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania allow anyone with a clean record to get a license to carry concealed handguns with twenty round magazines.

 

[Toggle Almendro]

Leavitt's a jackass, and tone deaf to the fact that Americans are tired of Trumplicans tossing off "thoughts and prayers" and nothing else at every mass shooting.

Nonsense. I didn't toss off a single thought or prayer. I watched a football game instead. Ohio v Texas. Much better use of my time. (Not an Ohio fan by any means. Just keeping an eye on the enemy.)

That said, what business is it of anyone else if I had bothered to pray for the victims or not??

 

[Lycanthrope]

Nonsense. I didn't toss off a single thought or prayer. I watched a football game instead. Ohio v Texas. Much better use of my time. (Not an Ohio fan by any means. Just keeping an eye on the enemy.)

That said, what business is it of anyone else if I had bothered to pray for the victims or not??

Why do you think that when a Trumplican declares "thoughts and prayers" for the 287th time in a year of mass murder that it's about you?