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Mexico sued several US firearms manufacturers as being responsible for murders in Mexico It was not completely unexpected to be a winning case for firearms manufacturers but the unanimous decision, authored by Kagan, is a welcome sight. The case is Smith & Wesson et al. V. Estados Unidos Mexicanos (Mexico) Smith & Wesson was sued along with six other gun manufacturers (Colt, Glock, Ruger, Baretta, etc.) in the United States by Mexico. The claim (that might have shut them down) was that those manufacturers were responsible for gun violence in Mexico and because the cartels used American manufactured guns. Mexico claimed that since the manufacturers did not strictly police or regulate who bought goes from FFL’s, they were responsible. The First Circuit Court of Appeals covering Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Puerto Rico ruled in favor of Mexico saying the suit could go forward. The firearms manufacturers appealed to the Supreme Court and their ruling was issued a few hours ago. A unanimous Supreme Court ruled that the federal law, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, protects firearms manufacturers from lawsuits in state and federal courts unless it can be shown that the manufacturer was complicit by aiding and abetting the illegal gun transfers. Mexico showed no evidence that any of the manufacturers were knowingly helping the drug cartels to obtain the guns. The decision was authored by Elana Kagan who in her order wrote…. “Finally, Mexico's allegations about the manufacturers’ design and marketing decisions" add nothing of consequence. As noted above, Mexico here focuses on the manufacturers' production of "military style" assault weapons, among which it includes AR-15 ri-fles, AK-47 rifles, and .50 caliber sniper rifles. But those products are both widely legal and bought by many ordinary consumers. (The AR-15 is the most popular rifle in the country.) The manufacturers cannot be charged with assisting in criminal acts just because Mexican cartel members like those guns too” So in the Opinion of the Court written by Kagan, the AR15, AK47 and similar guns are “widely legal and bought by many ordinary consumers”. She then noted that the AR15 is the most popular rifle in the country. That language may come up in the next session or two when the Supreme Court takes up the assault weapons ban in some states under the premise that they should not be included in the common use test in the Supreme Court cases of Heller and Bruen. The main facts that are important here in my opinion are that even the liberal leaning justices, saw the stupidity of Mexico‘s claim and issued a ruling to protect gun manufacturers against what I think is a frivolous claim and that Kagan wrote the opinion. In doing so wrote that the assault rifles and even sniper rifles were widely legal and purchased by consumers and that the AR15 was the most popular rifle in the country. The flabbergasting part is that the First Circuit Court thought that the manufacturers should be liable if one of their weapons was later used to commit a crime. I guess in their opinion, if a drunk driver killed someone, the family should be able to sue Exxon-Mobil for manufacturing the gasoline.

Yeah that must be it 🤦🏻

Let’s see. Elon donated almost $300 million in the last election. The bill they are arguing about (allegedly because Trump is back to spending money like a drunken sailor in a cathouse) also cut heavy subsidies for EV manufacturers. Someone remind me how Elon made most of his money? C’mon fellas, we don’t need Sherlock to solve this riddle. And Elon for as brilliant as he undoubtedly is, apparently didn’t do much research. This man has a history of stiffing people, even when it’s in writing. He should be pissed at himself for thinking a handshake/ wink wink deal was fool proof.

Is this a new discovery?

A regular Dionne Warwick are we? 😉

Hell they didn't use it maybe cuz half of them are on there as well... ur blind loyalty to a party knows no bounds

I knew this was going to happen

No he's not. If he was, then they would have used this instead of having to make up the fake Russian dossier, which Hillary paid for, and collusion. I still think Trump and Musk are playing a game. The media will fall for anything! We shall see!

When I get time, I'll post the schedules for the 33 coverage area teams that are participating.

He solved the border issue. Fentanyl crossing the border has fallen 40% The military recruitment has met 85% of its 2025 goal so far......MUCH better than Biden admin. If idiot judges would get out the way, he would send these illegal terrorist home that are literally BURNING people in the streets,,,, There's a few issues he's solved or solving

I can disagree with a person and still support them and their policies.. On his worst day he is still better than Kamala or Biden.

This…. Elon wore the cost for Doge and saved 150 billion-then Trump wants to go 3.6T deeper in debt. I’d be peeved, too. $TRUMP coins for when your dollar ain’t worth a dime. It’s coming if Trump gets his way.

…..and???

I’ve been waiting for four months for this to kick off… surprised it took so long.

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Nodding.

Whatever, man. What has he solved? Nothing.

I think—for a man supposedly as smart as Musk—he let himself be played. Like the wife who wants a divorce a year after marriage because he didn’t change like she thought she could make him. If he was naive enough to think he could make a real difference, he’s not as smart as portrayed.

‘My Dad could beat up your Dad..nu uh…uh huh…nu uh…uh huh—to infinity…nu uh…I dare ya…’

I have no problem saying I agree with Musk. We continue to over spend with no intent to reduce. Trump used Musk and told the American people we were going to reduce wasteful spending and reduce fraud to help balance the budget. Musk took the hit while trying to accomplish something that wasn’t the real goal. He got played. Trump had no intent to reduce.

OK.......I just went to X and read some Elon post. He and Trump both are flexing muscles looking pretty stupid in my opinion. This is either a planned distraction or school boy fight. I honestly don't support this.

Lots of teams from the area playing some great competition in a few weeks. [Hidden Content]

Hello? Is there anybody in there?

[Hidden Content] Why exactly does this matter? Donald Trump continues with a high approval rating [Hidden Content] While Democrats have an unfavorable rating of 58.3 [Hidden Content] But look at the shiny object the media is talking about why Trump continues to solve problems.

Quoting the Weasel today: “Elon and I had a very good relationship, I don’t know if we will anymore”. Not in lockstep, you say? Goose step is more like it.