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thomhartmann

(3,998 posts)
Wed Dec 19, 2012, 01:41 PM Dec 2012

Thom Hartmann: Gun Lobbyist thinks - It's a "right" to "take on" government with guns



In the wake of the Connecticut shooting massacre - new polls suggest that two-thirds of Americans support a ban on assault weapons. But will lawmakers in Washington listen to the wishes of the American public - or continue lining their wallets with gun lobby money?

The Big Picture with Thom Hartmann on RT TV & FSTV "live" 9pm and 11pm check www.thomhartmann.com/tv for local listings
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Thom Hartmann: Gun Lobbyist thinks - It's a "right" to "take on" government with guns (Original Post) thomhartmann Dec 2012 OP
So the founding fathers were a bunch of gun nuts. Thanks for the history lesson from Russian news. marble falls Dec 2012 #1
because an ar-15 with a bump stock will hold off a gunship.. frylock Dec 2012 #2
Repeal 2nd Amendment. Make The Really Mad Janspece Dec 2012 #3
This morning I listened to Chad and Jeremy kitt6 Dec 2012 #4

marble falls

(72,531 posts)
1. So the founding fathers were a bunch of gun nuts. Thanks for the history lesson from Russian news.
Wed Dec 19, 2012, 02:01 PM
Dec 2012

frylock

(34,825 posts)
2. because an ar-15 with a bump stock will hold off a gunship..
Wed Dec 19, 2012, 04:20 PM
Dec 2012

with a .50 cal and hellfire missiles.

 

kitt6

(516 posts)
4. This morning I listened to Chad and Jeremy
Wed Dec 19, 2012, 09:18 PM
Dec 2012

Summer song, and I'm African American. I shed a tear and unions were strong. What a different day.

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