Right now, we *think* a good Emerson decision by the 5th Circuit would be backed by the US Supremes on a 5/4 split in our favor. And even if the 5th made such a ruling tomorrow first thing in the morning, it's too late to get it on this year's US Supreme Court docket.
So, if the 5th Circuit delays for about six months more, that'd be perfect.
Huh? Ya, think a sec: we want at least one of the current Justices to retire and Bush to get a replacement in there BEFORE the 5th makes it obvious that there's gonna be a major RKBA case hit the Supremes. Once the 5th Circuit rules, esp. if it's wildly in our favor like we hope and suspect, any Bush nominee for the Supremes is going to get scrutinized in terms of RKBA reliability...because it'll be obvious Emerson is for "all the marbles".
Just hang tight, y'all...it's all falling into place just like LaPierre figured, that crafty SOB
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Jim