The NRA is getting a new president, and as further evidence that we are all living in some nightmare alternative universe from the dreams of the disembodied spirit of Philip K. Dick, their choice is Oliver North. You know, the guy responsible for illegally selling weapons to Iran, conspiring to destory evidence about the same, ”found by a superior officer ‘babbling incoherently and running around naked, waving a .45 caliber pistol,’ apparently ready to commit suicide.”. What a great example of integrity, even-tempered leadership, and responsible firearms ownership.
When I stopped paying dues for an NRA membership more than two decades ago it was because of their adoption of partisanship and legislative manipulation, but at that time I never imagined how far the organization would descend into Kubrick-inspired self-satire. This practically begs for a barely fictionalized treatment with Cary Elwes in the leading role.
Stranger
I have to vehemently disagree with you. This has Steve Buscemi all over it. Cary Elwes - really?
As I said in my Great Debate thread, they are trolling for sure. They know this choice will piss lots of people off and that’s what they want, controversy.
But the person is a famous right-wing radio personality. A perfect leader for the NRA!
I’m sorry… the first thing I thought when I saw the title was, “What? They’ve used up Trump already?”
I think it’s a reference to the thoroughly entertaining The Pentagon Wars.
Oooollie North!
It’s true that Elwes has experience in parody, but he’s also almost a dead ringer for Oliver North. Let’s save Buscemi for Manucher Ghorbanifar. Jason Alexander can play John Poindexter with the same smuggness as the character he played on Seinfeld.
Stranger
So, you’re bound and determined to be wrong twice?
There is nothing particularly odd about Oliver North being tapped for the presidency of the NRA. No need to invoke trolling when simpler motivations can be found. OTOH, I did not check whether there was gold tassel on the flag he will stand next to at the swearing-in ceremony, so there’s that.
This appointment is another glorious example of the NRA’s steadfast and unwaivering commitment to the Constitution. Well, just one part of the Constitution, fuck the rest of it.
I agree it is an odd choice. Not a big fan of North. Then again, the current NRA president is Pete Brownell, which I wouldn’t have known before five minutes ago. I don’t think I’ve known who the NRA president is since Charlton Heston, and that was 15 years ago. Also, doesn’t matter, as I just renewed my membership for another five years.
I thought Pierre LaPew was the prez.
Executive Vice-president and Chief Executive Officer, i.e. the guy really running the show. Being president of the NRA is kind of like being president of a country with a parliament and prime minister: All title, not much power.