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mountain grammy

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38. I read an article in the New Yorker about Marion Hammer

Sun Feb 25, 2018, 11:32 PM

Feb 2018

the NRA lobbyist in Florida for decades. Our legislators aren't writing gun laws, the NRA is. It's obscene how much power these unelected lobbyists have over American lives.

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/03/05/the-nra-lobbyist-behind-floridas-pro-gun-policies

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FBI investigating NRA to determine if Russians laundered money through NRA to Trump campaign [View all] Amaryllis Feb 2018 OP

Many NRA links here.....like this: Gabi Hayes Feb 2018 #1

Here's another article that I saw posted from NY Mag. BigmanPigman Feb 2018 #17

It just seems like this would be resurrected in light of all the newfound attention on NRA with Amaryllis Feb 2018 #20

the only reason that is isn't a story is because 1500 radio stations working for the kremlin certainot Feb 2018 #40

It's about 1 million times worse now than in 2000. BigmanPigman Feb 2018 #42

Makes me feel sick, too sweetroxie Feb 2018 #57

This is what happens when we allow legalized bribery of our politicians! Dustlawyer Feb 2018 #62

I never thought of that. BigmanPigman Feb 2018 #73

We are no longer seen as "leader" of anything... Moostache Feb 2018 #75

I've been screaming about talk radio for years HootieMcBoob Feb 2018 #60

if they can't read or watch it they'd have to listen to it. so it's invisible certainot Feb 2018 #63

You are not alone brother. olegramps Feb 2018 #67

You and me both, my friend. calimary Feb 2018 #70

Links? Do not forget the South Dakota (Sens Rounds and Thune) GOP... IthinkThereforeIAM Feb 2018 #65

There is only one solution. Democrats must regain control of government. olegramps Feb 2018 #71

Follow the 💴 UpInArms Feb 2018 #2

Follow the Yellow Brick Road...of money. Honeycombe8 Feb 2018 #26

To Prevent This In The Future We Need To Take Money.... global1 Feb 2018 #3

+1. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2018 #8

+1 uponit7771 Feb 2018 #14

The only thing that'll change anything. mountain grammy Feb 2018 #32

We need some more liberal judges to overturn it IronLionZion Feb 2018 #33

We need to support https://represent.us/ Pacifist Patriot Feb 2018 #59

Oh, please let it be so... pangaia Feb 2018 #4

YES! Wouldn't that be great. bitterross Feb 2018 #22

And also that foul mouthed woman, whatever her name is... Loesch... pangaia Feb 2018 #24

she was on This Week w/ George Steph... this morning dweller Feb 2018 #51

No kidding They_Live Feb 2018 #66

I'll be surprised if they didn't. n/t GoCubsGo Feb 2018 #5

Given that Putin wants to sow discord and chaos...very efficient way to do it. Amaryllis Feb 2018 #6

Yep. GoCubsGo Feb 2018 #7

Do you remember at that time there were warnings of how Citizens United opened the way for Amaryllis Feb 2018 #10

Yep. That is what Scalito was mouthing "Not true" over. GoCubsGo Feb 2018 #15

Won't that be some sweet damn Crow to feed his ignorant ass? Volaris Feb 2018 #31

In a just world, this would be grounds for impeachment of the five who voted for that monstrosity. GoCubsGo Feb 2018 #37

Was that the wrong thing to do? ffr Feb 2018 #9

Why isn't this talked about more? Because EVERY DAY sometimes multiple times a day, napi21 Feb 2018 #11

Good point. I remember that with Bush too; just don't address it and the next thing will come along Amaryllis Feb 2018 #13

Yes, so true. Silver1 Feb 2018 #53

In one fell swoop.... spanone Feb 2018 #12

+1,000 malaise Feb 2018 #56

Citizens United.... magicarpet Feb 2018 #16

Wallets are people and they have free speech. Amaryllis Feb 2018 #18

I called that one. Baitball Blogger Feb 2018 #19

Whoa! "The NRA is among the largest 'dark money' organizations" Kablooie Feb 2018 #21

Let me see, who is an indicted expert money launderer with Russia and Ukraine connections? Hmmmm... Fred Sanders Feb 2018 #29

Who could that possibly be? None of us have ANY ideas, I'm sure. Amaryllis Feb 2018 #30

K&R UCmeNdc Feb 2018 #23

Traitors & terrorists samir.g Feb 2018 #25

Tax exempt! N/T Zoonart Feb 2018 #27

Because there has been so much going on. Now maybe THIS can be discussed. Honeycombe8 Feb 2018 #28

Someone will try to tell you it's off topic....... lindysalsagal Feb 2018 #35

LOL. nt Honeycombe8 Feb 2018 #41

Pleeeeease. PLEEEEEEEEEASE. Ill never ask for anything ever again. nolabear Feb 2018 #34

So, if the fbi finds they broke the law, can they be shut down????? lindysalsagal Feb 2018 #36

I read an article in the New Yorker about Marion Hammer mountain grammy Feb 2018 #38

Russia is using the American right to destroy our country. IluvPitties Feb 2018 #39

...and doing a damned efficient job at it.... eom lastlib Feb 2018 #43

K&R Scurrilous Feb 2018 #44

I would LOVE to the the NRA GO DOWN !!!!!!!!!!!!! vkkv Feb 2018 #45

Enforce Law & Order on SCAM OPERATIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! vkkv Feb 2018 #46

Even though seeing Shithole and the NRA go down would be enough for me... Dopers_Greed Feb 2018 #47

This is definitely an international operation. Amaryllis Feb 2018 #48

The Big Orange Head will not be happy Az_lefty Feb 2018 #49

I'm willing to bet the money trail goes far deeper Major Nikon Feb 2018 #50

Of course they did. C Moon Feb 2018 #52

Kick dalton99a Feb 2018 #54

Good timing... TomVilmer Feb 2018 #55

I think this is why the Memo stories are back burnered... hexola Feb 2018 #58

Have to wonder if companies abandoning the NRA are using the shooting for cover hexola Feb 2018 #61

Well, that could be an interesting money trail. malthaussen Feb 2018 #64

Treason. poboy2 Feb 2018 #68

The NRA Only Has 5 Million Members DallasNE Feb 2018 #69

K n R FailureToCommunicate Feb 2018 #72

I love the way Colbert referred to LaPierre as geardaddy Feb 2018 #74

About effing time! nt TwistOneUp Feb 2018 #76

Was discussed on MSNBC marybourg Feb 2018 #77

That is heartening! WHich show? Amaryllis Feb 2018 #78

Whatever is on between 10:00-10:45 MST. marybourg Feb 2018 #79