Gun Owners News Hour: Daniel John Sobieski

Published on September 11, 2017
Duration: 35:26

This video discusses the 'Fast and Furious' operation, a controversial ATF program that allowed firearms to be trafficked to Mexican cartels. The discussion highlights alleged political motivations behind the operation, including the goal of using increased violence as a pretext for stricter gun control measures. It also touches upon the lack of prosecutions for those involved and the perceived cover-up by the Obama administration, with specific criticism directed at then-Attorney General Eric Holder.

Quick Summary

The 'Fast and Furious' operation, criticized heavily in this discussion, was an ATF program that allowed firearms to be trafficked to Mexican cartels. Critics allege it was politically motivated to increase gun violence and justify stricter gun control, with then-Attorney General Eric Holder and the Obama administration facing accusations of orchestrating and covering up the scandal.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Gun Owners News Hour
  2. 00:25Introducing Daniel Sobieski
  3. 00:54Fast and Furious Operation Overview
  4. 01:37Political Objectives of Fast and Furious
  5. 02:09Obama Crime Syndicate Allegations
  6. 03:02Scandals Requiring Special Prosecutors
  7. 03:21Willful Gun Supply to Cartels
  8. 04:13Evil Intentions Behind the Operation
  9. 04:31Republican Hearings and Lack of Prosecution
  10. 04:50Call to Prosecute Fast and Furious
  11. 05:02Murder-for-Hire Syndicate Allegations
  12. 05:05Eric Holder as Accomplice to Murder
  13. 05:30Grand Jury and Special Prosecutor
  14. 05:35Eric Holder's Contempt of Congress
  15. 05:45Accessory to Murder Charges
  16. 06:16Rolling on Higher-Ups
  17. 06:26White House Involvement
  18. 06:37Withheld Documents and Executive Privilege
  19. 07:01Executive Privilege Extended to Holder's Wife
  20. 07:19Pillow Talk vs. Emails
  21. 08:04Demonizing Gun Ownership
  22. 08:30Blaming Guns vs. Criminals
  23. 08:52Goons Control vs. Gun Control
  24. 09:03El Chapo and 50 Caliber Rifle
  25. 10:45Daniel Sobieski's Web Presence
  26. 12:56President Ordered Program Speed-Up
  27. 13:14Obama and Holder Claimed Ownership
  28. 14:38Fomenting Violence for Gun Control
  29. 14:50ATF Memos and Body Count
  30. 15:39Joseph Stalin Comparison
  31. 16:12Media Disgrace on Fast and Furious
  32. 17:04Impact of Brian Terry's Death
  33. 17:25Expansion of Operations
  34. 17:54Lies to Brian Terry's Family
  35. 18:33Elite Circle and Totalitarian Governments
  36. 19:59Robert Mueller and Fast and Furious
  37. 20:42Trump Justice Department Hopes
  38. 20:51Hundreds of Murders from Gun Feeding
  39. 21:13Linkage to Russia Collusion
  40. 21:30Obama-Holder-Hillary Collusion with Cartels
  41. 22:11Fomenting Violence and Lack of Interest
  42. 22:43Pulse Nightclub and Gun-Free Zones
  43. 23:23Alexandria Shooting and Good Guys with Guns
  44. 24:34De Facto Gun-Free Zone
  45. 25:29Mass Shootings in Gun-Free Zones
  46. 26:07Challenge to Gun Control Zealots
  47. 27:08Seattle Bullet Tax
  48. 27:33Seattle Gun Control Effectiveness
  49. 27:53Homicide Rate Doubled After Gun Tax
  50. 28:25No Warning Shots Due to Ammo Price
  51. 29:47Poland and President Trump's Visit
  52. 30:01Obama Removing Missile Shield from Poland
  53. 30:51Betrayal of Poland and Czech Republic
  54. 31:14Neville Chamberlain Analogy
  55. 31:57Guns Cause War Argument
  56. 32:32Trumpism and Warsaw Uprising Memorial
  57. 33:07Western Liberal Alliance with Islam
  58. 33:30Debate on Getting Along
  59. 34:05Appreciation of Deliverance
  60. 34:21Generational Conflict with Radical Islam
  61. 34:44Culture of iPhones and iPads
  62. 35:04Politically Incorrect Writer
  63. 35:17Conclusion and American Thinker

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the 'Fast and Furious' operation?

The 'Fast and Furious' operation was a controversial ATF program where firearms were intentionally allowed to be trafficked to Mexican cartels. The stated goal was to gather intelligence, but critics allege it was a political ploy to increase gun violence and justify stricter gun control measures.

Who was criticized in relation to the 'Fast and Furious' scandal?

Then-Attorney General Eric Holder was heavily criticized for his alleged role and knowledge of the 'Fast and Furious' operation. The Obama administration as a whole faced accusations of orchestrating the program for political gain and subsequently covering it up.

What were the alleged political motivations behind 'Fast and Furious'?

The primary alleged political motivation was to create a crisis narrative where increased gun violence in Mexico, fueled by weapons from the U.S., would serve as a pretext for implementing more stringent gun control laws and regulations on American gun owners and dealers.

What is the proposed alternative to 'gun control'?

The phrase 'goons control, not gun control' is suggested as an alternative focus. This perspective emphasizes addressing the actions of criminals ('goons') directly rather than implementing broad restrictions on firearm ownership, which are seen as ineffective against law-abiding citizens.

How did the 'Fast and Furious' scandal impact victims?

The operation is linked to numerous deaths, including those of U.S. Border Patrol agents Brian Terry and Jaime Zapata, and hundreds of Mexican nationals. Critics argue that the administration knowingly put lives at risk for political objectives and failed to hold those responsible accountable.

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