Wayne Lapierre Money Admissions

[gdbleb]

Politicians (and upper management of "non-profits") are like diapers; they need to be changed often, and for the same reason.

 

[BlueWater]

Infighting between gun groups is exactly what the anti gunners want. United we stand, divided we fall. That’s true statement.

“NRA In Danger” on Word Press sounds like a really reliable source of information. I’ll tune into MSNBC right after I read the article.

"In-fighting" is what requiring upstanding behavior of "leaders" and "representatives" might be called, I suppose. But ugly under-handed behavior is hard to support. Is what it is.

Whomever might enjoy a dumpster fire (ie, the antis) is beside the point. The clean-up is needed, as is tightening of controls and adamant leadership by the Board. Without it, it'll continue bleeding money and undermining their standing, authority and weight as a lobby group.

 

[CharlieNC]

The organization has been very poorly run for many years. Nobody gets on the board or is allowed to run without Wayne's OK. It's not a majority rule, it's a dictatorship and has been since Wayne took over. He is not able to discuss issues without yelling or screaming. He is not a 'problem solver', he causes problems. His salary as been way above what other 501 (3) C organizations pay. His wife was on the pay roll also. He is definitely not an ethical or honest person. I was a 'life member' when the NRA had fewer than 1 million members, I quit 30 years ago. I won't join an organization such as gun collectors or shooting range where NRA membership is required.

Yep that's the way politics work. Whether it's government, businesses, or organizations.
Unless you can personally finance a campaign, it's nearly impossible to overturn an incumbent.

 

[DeerHunter82]

"In-fighting" is what requiring upstanding behavior of "leaders" and "representatives" might be called, I suppose. But ugly under-handed behavior is hard to support. Is what it is.

Whomever might enjoy a dumpster fire (ie, the antis) is beside the point. The clean-up is needed, as is tightening of controls and adamant leadership by the Board. Without it, it'll continue bleeding money and undermining their standing, authority and weight as a lobby group.

Never disagreed with the need for a clean up at the top of the organization. Actually in full agreement with you and anyone else who has stated that. I just disagree with the negative approach. The NRA has far more depth than WLP and the board. There are thousands of employees who dedicate their days to training, safety, lobbying, litigating, and countless other pro 2A initiatives. There are 5 million plus members who have a common goal to support the “little guys” in the organization who are doing the actual work. So don’t just focus on WLP and his cronies. Most of the money goes elsewhere. It’s the Attorney General of NYS who wants the members to think otherwise so they stop contributing to the most powerful 2A lobby in Washington. (She’s behind the lawsuit for those who are wondering. She campaigned on destroying the NRA).

 

[Nick Caprinolo]

THIS IS WHAT THE NRA NEEDS. WAYNE HAS TO BE EXERCISED. HE IS A SERIOUSLY INFECTED PIMPLE

 

[Doug Casner]

Whether the N.R.A. cleans house or not. I ll be a member because Im a life member. I dont send money anymore. Ole Wayne pissed alot of it away. They are still the big dog when it comes to the 2nd amendment. Thiis is exactly what the gun control crowd wants is turmoil in the ranks of the NRA. Clean house new blood and get back to normal. Doug

 

[Erud]

Whether the N.R.A. cleans house or not. I ll be a member because Im a life member. I dont send money anymore. Ole Wayne pissed alot of it away. They are still the big dog when it comes to the 2nd amendment. Thiis is exactly what the gun control crowd wants is turmoil in the ranks of the NRA. Clean house new blood and get back to normal. Doug

I agree with the sentiment, but who is going to do the house cleaning, and who will the new blood be? The BOD is the only group that would potentially have any power over Wayne, and they've supported him at every turn throughout this process. This has been going on for years.

 

[Dgd6mm]

Half of my life I've had 5 year memberships and some 1 years. My membership ran out a couple of months ago and I have not renewed it yet. Yes WLP needs and has to go. I will probably end up renewing for 5 more. He needs a visit like Paul Pelosi had. Wayne is crooked like the Pelosi's.

 

[urbanrifleman]

I'm shocked by this admission.

Not.

 

[INShooter]

For all of the posters that have given up on the NRA, notice who is working against the left.

 

[BlueWater]

Never disagreed with the need for a clean up at the top of the organization. Actually in full agreement with you and anyone else who has stated that. I just disagree with the negative approach. The NRA has far more depth than WLP and the board.

They don't seem to get the message with any other approach, though.

Far too many lambast those who take measures they're capable of. Simplest is: inform the board they're fanning this dumpster fire and explaining why they won't support the organization further until it's corrected.

Indeed, there are a good number of good people outside that board and WLP. But it's a problem that's not getting corrected, a problem that's bleeding funds, a problem that's harming membership, and a problem that's undermining the clout the organization has with its primary target (mindless legislators who'd otherwise be having a barbeque with the RKBA as the prime dish of 'honor'). If that clout continues to take a beating, the time it'll take to go from the RKBA to toilet paper'll be measured with an egg timer.

 

[BCR1]

I would like to ask you to reconsider and join the fight. WLP will get his in the end.

bill

Fat chance that happens in your lifetime!

Bill

 

[ljmontano]

Ex-NRA exec claims $70,000 mansion check was for safety of CEO Wayne LaPierre

Last week, Wilson

www.courthousenews.com

 

[durand mortenson]

I have been a life member for over 50 years, but wouldn't join today given the current situation. I hope there is some major improvement down the road.

Mort

 

[cmysix]

I would have been fired .....
and Martha Stewart did jail time for less.

Martha was taxes, I agree very little. The NRA board allowed Wayne to spend the $, they knew what was going on.

 

[ronsatspokane]

Never disagreed with the need for a clean up at the top of the organization. Actually in full agreement with you and anyone else who has stated that. I just disagree with the negative approach. The NRA has far more depth than WLP and the board. There are thousands of employees who dedicate their days to training, safety, lobbying, litigating, and countless other pro 2A initiatives. There are 5 million plus members who have a common goal to support the “little guys” in the organization who are doing the actual work. So don’t just focus on WLP and his cronies. Most of the money goes elsewhere. It’s the Attorney General of NYS who wants the members to think otherwise so they stop contributing to the most powerful 2A lobby in Washington. (She’s behind the lawsuit for those who are wondering. She campaigned on destroying the NRA).

Really? I'm in WA and have never seen any of my NRA contributions used to defend my Constitutional rights under 2A. The result is that those rights are nearly gone. The only thing I've ever seen my contributions used for is the production of marketing materials targeted at getting more money out of my pocket. They are wasting my money since they won't get a dime from me until the organization is purged top to bottom.

As far as the Attorney General of NYS goes, she appears to have a valid case against the NRA. They used our money as their personal piggy bank and I don't think it ends with this case. You can't blame the anti gun crowd for the deceit and stupidity of the NRA. They screwed us all and the more of them who end up in jail the better.

 

[6.5 forever]

Never disagreed with the need for a clean up at the top of the organization. Actually in full agreement with you and anyone else who has stated that. I just disagree with the negative approach. The NRA has far more depth than WLP and the board. There are thousands of employees who dedicate their days to training, safety, lobbying, litigating, and countless other pro 2A initiatives. There are 5 million plus members who have a common goal to support the “little guys” in the organization who are doing the actual work. So don’t just focus on WLP and his cronies. Most of the money goes elsewhere. It’s the Attorney General of NYS who wants the members to think otherwise so they stop contributing to the most powerful 2A lobby in Washington. (She’s behind the lawsuit for those who are wondering. She campaigned on destroying the NRA).

Then hopefully it will back fire on her. And after things get cleaned up, some of us will faithfully fall back into the
ranks.

 

[rebs]

WLP should be taken out behind the barn and given a good ole fashion thrashing.

 

[Pete Wass]

Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Humans, most often, can not resist exerting it if they have the opportunity. AND, The love of money is the root of all evil or like kind language. We have a whole city living it in DC.

 

[Fuj]

WLP should be taken out behind the barn and given a good ole fashion thrashing.

Nahhhh !! Just dress him up in his finest and put him on public
display......It's what they did back in colonial America.