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BlueWavePsych

(2,640 posts)
Fri Jan 15, 2021, 05:33 PM Jan 2021

NRA files for bankruptcy, says it will reincorporate in Texas

Source: CNBC

The National Rifle Association said Friday that it has filed for bankruptcy in U.S. court as part of a larger restructuring plan aimed at removing its footprint in New York for Texas.

The gun-rights advocacy group said it would restructure as a Texas nonprofit to exit what it said was a "a corrupt political and regulatory environment in New York," where it is currently registered.

"The plan can be summed up quite simply: We are DUMPING New York, and we are pursuing plans to reincorporate the NRA in Texas," wrote Wayne LaPierre. "

Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/15/nra-files-for-bankruptcy-says-it-will-reincorporate-in-texas.html



Good Riddance. We'll turn Texas blue next time around.



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mitch96

(13,926 posts)
2. I wonder if these gun nuts realize that they have been duped and robbed by this group?
Fri Jan 15, 2021, 06:01 PM
Jan 2021

Oh wait, it sounds like a tRump plan... Yup, worked like a charm..
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Archae

(46,356 posts)
6. Notice none of the crooks in their "leadership" is paying any price?
Fri Jan 15, 2021, 06:25 PM
Jan 2021

Including the head crook LaPierre?

MissMillie

(38,585 posts)
9. Why Texas? or anywhere else for that matter?
Fri Jan 15, 2021, 06:59 PM
Jan 2021

Are they going to be allowed to steal from their members in any other state?

patphil

(6,225 posts)
12. I'm surprised they didn't go where they get their money from - Russia.
Fri Jan 15, 2021, 08:12 PM
Jan 2021

They'd be welcome with open arms there by the huge gun owning masses of Russia.
Of course that'd be the Russian military, and the welcome might be a bit less than joyous.

Ford_Prefect

(7,923 posts)
13. Seize their property, mailing lists, donor records and list of members of Congress whom they own.
Fri Jan 15, 2021, 08:56 PM
Jan 2021

If they want to leave make them do it in their socks.

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