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...Either the 2A means what it clearly says in one simple sentence or it doesn't....
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You'd think so, but life isn't that simple. Extension of that particular logic says that if there is infringement, then the whole point is moot.
I don't think that's the way to look at it.
Blaming the NRA for the 1934 NFA is particularly unfair, and inaccurate. As mentioned, at the time, the NRA was still only doing its original mission, to promote marksmanship and safety. NOBODY was paying attention to what was essentially the first national gun control law, which is why they got away with it.
The GCA 68 was a different matter, SOMETHING was going to pass, and the GCA had widespread support, mostly because the proponents of the bill were crafty and selective about what was in it. US gunmakers supported the bill, because, at the time, it was sold to them as a trade protection measure.
FAILURE of the NRA to stop ALL gun control measures does NOT equal endorsement or support.
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The NRA has always served the NRA, they as an org could care less about gun rights.
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Well, of course the NRA has always served the NRA, that's what they are there to do. Remember the NRA is NOT a public service organization, it's a private membership organization. Membership is open to all who pay dues. But they don't work for the public at large, or the public good, they work for the membership, and the good of the membership.
Are you a member??
and the idea that they could care less about gun rights is just laughable.