We never get tired of repeating it, especially when 2020 candidate Eric Swalwell tweets about guns and the NRA, but this is the guy who tweeted “it would be a very short war” if gun owners ever tried fighting gun confiscation, ’cause the government has legit nukes. Yes, his message to all those Second Amendment “extremists” out there clinging to their guns was to threaten them with even greater firepower.

He really, really tries to come across as tough on social media and in cable TV appearances, but this guy really is a joke. Kamala Harris has already upstaged him on his pet issue of gun control, but damn it, after the shooting at Congregation Chabad of Poway, he told off the president and said he’d be taking action.

Thoughts and prayers to all of those affected by the shooting at the Synagogue in Poway, California. God bless you all. Suspect apprehended. Law enforcement did outstanding job. Thank you! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 27, 2019

Spare us your thoughts and prayers. It’s an alibi for inaction. You told the NRA yesterday you’d keep dangerous guns in the hands of dangerous people. We will take it from here with action. https://t.co/YrCMhuIhk0 — Eric Swalwell (@ericswalwell) April 27, 2019

Dude, just stop. Enjoy that 0 percent showing in the polls while it lasts.

By the way, you do know you just said you were mourning and … praying.

Houses of worship are supposed to be safe havens in our communities. However, with unrestricted weaponry in America, they are no longer. Mourning those lost today in Poway, CA and praying for those who have been injured. We will honor them with action. — Eric Swalwell (@ericswalwell) April 27, 2019

Spare us your prayers, Swalwell.

Shut up, ya pud. — 100 Proof (@ChampionCapua) April 28, 2019

The thoughts and prayers would not be for you anyway, you attention seeking asshat. — Don Helpingstine (@dhelpingstine) April 28, 2019

F**k you. You will do nothing. And tell me more about unrestricted weaponry. You see many M16s? — Carmine Sabia (@CarmineSabia) April 28, 2019

What a piece of crap attitude that is. You aren't taking anything anywhere. — Crosspatch (@VictorB123) April 28, 2019

Trump said nothing of the sort and he knows it. He just also knows his dozens of supporters are too stupid to know any better. https://t.co/P8Rj5jftjN — The?FOO (@PolitiBunny) April 28, 2019

I get that this is the left’s favorite line to justify using tragedies to push an unrelated policy agenda, but it’s especially offensive to use it when responding to an attack on people who were praying. Prayers clearly matter to these victims. https://t.co/1vGDfaFKoa — (((AG))) (@AG_Conservative) April 28, 2019

What were people doing at a Synagogue, Eric? https://t.co/gyqwMsuYBw — Stephen Miller (@redsteeze) April 28, 2019

Would have been nice if you and the rest of the Democrats could have unequivocally condemned Anti-Semitism a few weeks ago, but you couldn't now we are here. Your silence in the face of Anti-Semitism speaks volumes. — Jake G (@JGolding13) April 28, 2019

Religious bigot lying thru his teeth. He has no honor. More #SwalwellLies.https://t.co/1fvSwAr8ll — Vern Demerest (@TxAv8r) April 28, 2019

I think we've had enough religious bigotry and hate for the day but thanks Swalwell. — Spritely (@Spritely2315) April 28, 2019

I’ve been looking all over the NRA’s website for their pro-murder stance haven’t been able to find it. If you could send me a link that would be great—thx. — Rightline (@RightlineNews) April 28, 2019

Dude, throw in a dry towel because there are wet towels with a better chance. — Jeff R (@JacketbyBerth) April 28, 2019

Have you suspended your campaign yet? I'm betting you'll be the first to so to save your seat on Congress. — Mark Lehmoine (@deadmanlagging) April 28, 2019

When the shooting stops there will always be brave politicians that step forward that vow to remove guns from the hands of a free people. It's about power. Nothing more. — Kirk (@rougblog) April 28, 2019

But the nukes Eric. — Thomas (@HoniballThomas) April 28, 2019

Spare us your sanctimony. You're just another trash bag politician. — MissMalevolent (@missmalevolent) April 28, 2019

You too have my thoughts and prayers. — StanleyFosha (@stanleyfosha) April 28, 2019

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