NRA Flooded With Sarcastic ‘Thoughts And Prayers’ Over Shutdown Threat
The National Rifle Association was taunted on late night TV and Twitter with an empty platitude often used by politicians in the wake of mass shootings after New York Attorney General Letitia James sought to dissolve the gun lobbying group over alleged financial misconduct.
“Wow, the NRA as we know it could be gone,” said “The Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon in response to Thursday’s announcement.
“Ah. Thoughts and prayers,” the comedian quipped.
“We’ll work on helping, but not now, it’s just too soon,” Fallon added, echoing another comment often spouted by politicians following mass killings.
Check out Fallon’s monologue here:
Twitter users also chimed in, led by David Hogg, a survivor of the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
Thoughts and prayers @NRA pic.twitter.com/nqakgAc7X2
— David Hogg Text “our power” to 954-954 🌊 (@davidhogg111) August 6, 2020
We should paint thoughts and prayers on the street in front of the NRA’s headquarters 😂
— David Hogg Text “our power” to 954-954 🌊 (@davidhogg111) August 6, 2020
As a new lawsuit threatens to dissolve the NRA, lawyers for the organisation are devastated to learn that thoughts and prayers are inadmissible in court.
— Have I Got News For You (@haveigotnews) August 7, 2020
BREAKING: New York AG sues to dissolve the NRA.
Thoughts and prayers.— Andy Slavitt @ 🏡 (@ASlavitt) August 6, 2020
I can’t believe we are finding out that the organization that is responsible for all of our nation’s school shootings and murdered children—is corrupt and abusive. My thoughts and prayers to you guys at the NRA. Maybe you guys can pivot to something more relaxing, like cannabis.
— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) August 6, 2020
Thoughts and prayers to the NRA. In Washington, we will continue to fight for commonsense gun safety. https://t.co/qj8Ivx4XZ0
— Jay Inslee (@JayInslee) August 6, 2020
The NY AG just sued to dissolve the NRA.
We'd like to offer our thoughts and prayers, because we know that does absolutely nothing.— Public Citizen (@Public_Citizen) August 6, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with Wayne LaPierre and his cronies at the NRA, who have long put their own self-interests ahead of public safety in order to line their pockets and enrich themselves. https://t.co/DVUqJju5N2
— Moms Demand Action (@MomsDemand) August 6, 2020
Awww sending the NRA my “thoughts and prayers” https://t.co/cwhj8TONuh
— Melissa Fumero (@melissafumero) August 6, 2020
Dear @NRA,
Thoughts and prayers.
Signed, America— PC Sweeney (@pcsweeney) August 6, 2020
Oh man thoughts and prayers to the NRA.
— Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) August 6, 2020
Sending the NRA my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. https://t.co/ThI0RxvH33
— Kimberly Graham For Iowa (@KimberlyforIowa) August 6, 2020
Thoughts and prayers, NRA. M****F****** thoughts and prayers.
— Wesley Chu (@wes_chu) August 6, 2020
Horrible time for the NRA, first they close down schools and now this.
— Jesse McLaren (@McJesse) August 6, 2020
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