{"id":105129,"date":"2024-10-20T17:02:56","date_gmt":"2024-10-20T22:02:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesfortis.com\/?p=105129"},"modified":"2024-10-20T17:02:56","modified_gmt":"2024-10-20T22:02:56","slug":"105129","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesfortis.com\/?p=105129","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<p>at the last moment&#8230;&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printfriendly.com\/p\/g\/YNXB6T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Desperate Gun Controllers Launch Astroturf &#8216;Hunters &amp; Anglers for Harris&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The Hunters and Anglers for Harris-Walz coalition is launching to mobilize conservationists, rural Americans, and responsible gun owners. We proudly support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, both gun owners who stand for gun safety. \ud83c\udf89<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kctF0v2L9t\">https:\/\/t.co\/kctF0v2L9t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Brady | United Against Gun Violence (@bradybuzz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bradybuzz\/status\/1847317292981633400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Brady, you might recall, was called the National Council to Control Handguns when it was formed 50 years ago. In 1980 it changed its name to Handgun Control, Inc. and partnered with the National Coalition to Ban Handguns in an attempt to enact handgun bans at the local, state, and eventually, national level.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a sign of how much progress Second Amendment supporters have made over the decades that groups like Brady now try to pretend they ever advocated for a complete ban on handguns, and &#8220;proudly support&#8221; professed gun owners like Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. But while their stated goals may have shifted over the years, Brady only seems to be okay with gun ownership when it might help their favored candidates win election.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I guess gun ownership isn&#8217;t as dangerous as you claimed <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YYq7BqGXQ3\">https:\/\/t.co\/YYq7BqGXQ3<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/niKaPOP7uY\">pic.twitter.com\/niKaPOP7uY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rob Romano (@2Aupdates) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/2Aupdates\/status\/1847348935968641323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Which brings us to Hunters and Anglers for Harris-Walz. If you visit the astroturf group&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.huntersanglers4harris.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-pf_style_display=\"inline\" data-pf_style_visibility=\"visible\"><span class=\"text-node\">website<\/span><\/a><span class=\"text-node\">, you&#8217;ll immediately notice a few oddities. Who&#8217;s in charge of the group? There&#8217;s no way to tell. What policies does the organization support? They don&#8217;t say. There are only three links on the website; one to make a donation, one to shop at the Harris-Walz campaign store, and the last to &#8220;add your name in support&#8221;. When you click on the third link, you&#8217;re taken to a page where you&#8217;re asked to give your name, phone number, and address as well as the opportunity to sign an &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1Qd4ijnr7dmUzKJI0p1LS8wdj8oHvbGCFUUMGM5Ei5bQ\/viewform?edit_requested=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-pf_style_display=\"inline\" data-pf_style_visibility=\"visible\"><span class=\"text-node\">Open Letter from Hunters and Anglers for Harris-Walz<\/span><\/a><span class=\"text-node\">&#8221; that doesn&#8217;t mention the Second Amendment at all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote data-pf_style_display=\"block\" data-pf_style_visibility=\"visible\">\n<p id=\"isPasted\" class=\"added-to-list1\" dir=\"ltr\" data-pf_style_display=\"block\" data-pf_style_visibility=\"visible\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"text-node\">Friends &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"added-to-list1\" dir=\"ltr\" data-pf_style_display=\"block\" data-pf_style_visibility=\"visible\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"text-node\">As hunters, anglers, and stewards of America\u2019s natural resources, we understand the deep connection between the land, the water, and our way of life. We know that preserving the beauty and bounty of our outdoors is essential not just for us, but for future generations of sportsmen and sportswomen.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"added-to-list1\" dir=\"ltr\" data-pf_style_display=\"block\" data-pf_style_visibility=\"visible\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"text-node\">Kamala Harris has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to conserving our landscapes, recognizing the critical role it plays in our nation&#8217;s well-being. Her work to protect our public lands, combat climate change, and promote clean energy while balancing the needs for wildlife reflects her dedication to ensuring that the outdoor experiences we cherish remain accessible and sustainable for all Americans. As Vice President, Kamala Harris helped open an additional 2 million acres of public land for hunting and fishing.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"added-to-list1\" dir=\"ltr\" data-pf_style_display=\"block\" data-pf_style_visibility=\"visible\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"text-node\">Tim Walz, as a lifelong hunter, and angler, has spent more time in the field than anyone running on a presidential ticket since Teddy Roosevelt. In Congress, he was a dedicated member of the Congressional Sportsmen&#8217;s Foundation and remains a tireless advocate for conservation and the outdoor traditions we hold dear. His leadership in preserving hunting and fishing rights, promoting habitat conservation and restoration, and supporting responsible wildlife management underscores his commitment to our community. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"added-to-list1\" dir=\"ltr\" data-pf_style_display=\"block\" data-pf_style_visibility=\"visible\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"text-node\">Together, Harris and Walz offer a vision of America that honors our outdoor heritage while addressing the conservation challenges that will determine the future of hunting and angling in America. They understand that our lands and waters are not just resources to be used, but treasures to be protected and enjoyed by all.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"added-to-list1\" dir=\"ltr\" data-pf_style_display=\"block\" data-pf_style_visibility=\"visible\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"text-node\">Join us in supporting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. Let\u2019s ensure that our outdoor traditions thrive for generations to come.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>At the very bottom of the page, in tiny print, there&#8217;s a brief note: This form was created inside of Forge Advisors DC.<\/p>\n<p class=\"added-to-list1\" data-pf_style_display=\"block\" data-pf_style_visibility=\"visible\"><strong><span class=\"text-node\">Forge Advisors is a consulting firm located in the D.C. suburb of Reston, Virginia founded by Brittney Killen in 2017 that appears to have multiple contracts with government agencies, defense contractors, and some commercial clients as well, but no obvious connection to any hunting or outdoor organizations.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hunters and Anglers for Harris-Walz appears to be nothing more than a way for Democrats to gather information from potential voters so they can spam them with get-out-the-vote messaging between now and Election Day. The complete lack of any details on the organization&#8217;s leadership is suspect. Even previous astroturf attempts like the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/American_Hunters_and_Shooters_Association\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-pf_style_display=\"inline\" data-pf_style_visibility=\"visible\"><span class=\"text-node\">American Hunters and Shooters Association<\/span><\/a><span class=\"text-node\">\u00a0had a human face to go along with their effort to deflect attention away from Barack Obama&#8217;s past support for semi-auto bans, gun rationing laws, and other anti-2A efforts. Hunters and Anglers for Harris-Walz apparently couldn&#8217;t even find a token Democrat gun owner to serve as the front-facing head of the outfit, which is just downright embarrassing for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Even for an astroturf outfit this is pretty lazy work. I don&#8217;t know how many voters will be suckered into providing their information to the Harris\/Walz campaign via the website&#8217;s open letter, but I&#8217;m confident that the vast majority of hunters, anglers, and gun owners will pay no mind to this pathetic attempt at outreach between now and election day<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>at the last moment&#8230;&#8230; Desperate Gun Controllers Launch Astroturf &#8216;Hunters &amp; Anglers for Harris&#8217; The Hunters and Anglers for Harris-Walz coalition is launching to mobilize conservationists, rural Americans, and responsible gun owners. We proudly support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, both gun owners who stand for gun safety. \ud83c\udf89https:\/\/t.co\/kctF0v2L9t \u2014 Brady | United Against Gun &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/milesfortis.com\/?p=105129\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[99],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-105129","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-narrative-o-the-day"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/milesfortis.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105129","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/milesfortis.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/milesfortis.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/milesfortis.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/milesfortis.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=105129"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/milesfortis.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105129\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":105131,"href":"https:\/\/milesfortis.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105129\/revisions\/105131"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/milesfortis.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=105129"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/milesfortis.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=105129"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/milesfortis.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=105129"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}