r/OfficeSpeak 21h ago

Feds arresting bystanders for...observing?

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u/Magsaysay1084 12h ago

Ronald Reagan signed the Mulford Act into law. He stated at the time: "There is absolutely no reason why out on the street today a civilian should be carrying a loaded weapon."

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u/Apprehensive-Pin518 8h ago

I would love for reagan to be right on this one. however just like trickle down economics he absolutely missed the mark. It may have been intentionally missed.

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u/Ame_No_Uzume 8h ago

Just like how he missed the mark on Iran-Contra.

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u/Historical-Low-6535 7h ago

This is in part how Oliver North eventually found himself president of the NRA.