NRA Chief Wayne LaPierre to Step Down

[Inusuit]

I've never understood the internal squabblings and external animus to the NRA. What little I know about the NRA indicates that Wayne and his cronies were lavish with NRA funds. It is of course true, as for all organizations that handle a lot of cash. Leaders feel entitled. That said the NRA's abuses pale in comparison to criminal conspiracies like labor unions (public and private sector), grievance pressure groups (i.e. BLM), elected officials, government bureaucracies, and sadly, all too many mega-churches. Far too many ride chauffeured limousines from opulent offices to private jets to conferences in Las Vegas.

Abuse in other organizations does not excuse the hypocrisy of LaPierre's personal greed, the misuse of member's contributions, and the damage he has done to the NRA. Apparently with the ongoing support of the Board of Directors. Second generation Life Member here I will wait to see what happens next before they get money from me.

 

[Puller]

Well, the haters of the NRA, refusing to join or rejoin, because of Wayne, now have no excuse not to be a member. There are other great 2A groups out there, but none have the clout of the NRA.

I think I'll suggest a new fund raising campaign for the NRA called the QMRS membership campaign (Quitters Membership Renewal Surcharge). It's an extra 10 bucks to renew the membership of the quitters who bailed on the NRA during a challenging time.

 

[twodog max]

As an over 40 years life member and a strong supporter of the NRA I cannot say I am sorry to see him go for many reasons. However with him being charged by that rot of an AG in NY I put little stock in the veracity of the charges.
I would also remind all the haters that no matter who is on trial one is innocent until PROVEN guilty. If found guilty by a jury well then let the chips fall. Until then do not convict by opinion. 2 cents

 

[pmanton]

I feel that it is a load of BS that NY is trying to destroy the NRA.

 

[Bekeart]

Kick the Returning Prodigal

I think I'll suggest a new fund raising campaign for the NRA called the QMRS membership campaign (Quitters Membership Renewal Surcharge). It's an extra 10 bucks to renew the membership of the quitters who bailed on the NRA during a challenging time.

As If We Needed Another Reason To Cause Descent

Bekeart

Once I am convinced that things have REALLY improved I will post my NRA status.

 

[bgrafsr]

The big question is: who will take his place and whomever it is, will he/she follow his path or do what's right for the organization?

 

[Walkin Horse]

He stayed that long, they'll just hire another money sucking peon to carry on the front. If it wasn't for the trial he wouldn't be resigning.

 

[nksmfamjp]

I feel that it is a load of BS that NY is trying to destroy the NRA.

Yea. It is just another use of the legal system to destroy political opponents. Now that we're here, what's next?

 

[sceva]

Have they announced his replacement yet?

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

The big question is: who will take his place

I always felt Wayne feared Olly North the most! Maybe that's a good place to start looking.

Ivan

 

[D Brown]

Comments from some of the bashers above make me wish I hadn't clicked on this thread.

 

[alwslate]

My way of dealing with the internal strife of the NRA leadership is to ignore it.

 

[robvious]

sorry, but he won't be missed by many... and it is long overdue... hopefully the NRA can return to fighting for the 2A... and ALL that it means... Shall Not be Infringed

 

[ladder13]

I nominate Tom Fitton.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

My way of dealing with the internal strife of the NRA leadership is to ignore it.

Mine was too............Cept I quit sending $$$

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

If nominated, I will accept.
If selected I WILL serve.
But alas, neither will happen.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

I think I'll suggest a new fund raising campaign for the NRA called the QMRS membership campaign (Quitters Membership Renewal Surcharge). It's an extra 10 bucks to renew the membership of the quitters who bailed on the NRA during a challenging time.

NOPE...........I'd send that $10 to the GOA.

 

[Rudi]

Hope pays back the money.

 

[Grayfox]

I'm glad he's gone. But I fear his replacement will be his own hand picked crony and nothing will change.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

if some people weren't so afraid the NRA they wouldn't be after him.

 

[pantannojack]

I have been a lifer since the Clinton years, no complaints from me. They have something to do with competitions and categories, score history and such. No better authority for training and safety. Think where we would be from 1871 until now without NRA.

 

[NFrameFred]

Love, hate or don't care about La Pierre . . . Letitia James is a hack who abuses her office for political purposes and those who cheer her on best understand, she and the minions in her state are part of the Leftist apparatus that seeks to destroy not necessarily Wayne LaPierre but the NRA and private gun ownership.


For my part, if Wayne is guilty of the abuses they say he is and they find he indeed broke the law (not some twisted fake interpretation of some obscure statutes they can bend to suit their purpose) I don't care if they bury him; but it's not about Wayne - it's about running his organization out of business, buried and gone. You wanna cheer that, have the stones to stand up and say it . . . or, more likely, go and find a new excuse not to support the NRA and continue to hide behind false outrage.

 

[biku324]

Maybe the NRA can start to grow again now.

 

[lkabug]

I'm a life member. My son is a life member, my daughters are life members.
I support the NRA. I am also a member of GOA, and the Virginia Citizens Defense League. Enough said, you know where I stand.

 

[UncleEd]

. . . or, more likely, go and find a new excuse not to support the NRA and continue to hide behind false outrage.

Perhaps under new leadership the NRA can reach
its potential in membership among the more than
40 percent of Americans who own firearms. I
sincerely hope so.

 

[pawngal]

The NRA is supposed to be a non-profit organization. Problem, LaPierre and others personally profited on the back of the membership.
Hopefully the NRA recovers to be better.

 

[Skeet 028]

I must admit I will NOT be rooting for that corrupt NY AJ. I also must say in the past ol Wayne and the NRA struck fear in the hearts of our political enemies. Lets get back to it

 

[Tom S.]

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