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14. Probably because he's the highest profile native Ulvade person who wanted to speak. nt

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Wow, this McConaughey speech [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2022 OP

how does he qualify to speak from the official white house podium? nt msongs Jun 2022 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Jun 2022 #3

By invitation from the White House I imagine. SergeStorms Jun 2022 #4

Seriously? dem4decades Jun 2022 #5

For one thing, born and raised in Uvalde, secondly, he is very community oriented. SheilaAnn Jun 2022 #8

Another is that he is a huge A list star with lots of fans across the political spectrum. Dustlawyer Jun 2022 #31

Anyone invited can speak at the podium Lettuce Be Jun 2022 #12

Probably because he's the highest profile native Ulvade person who wanted to speak. nt pnwmom Jun 2022 #14

He had Rebl2 Jun 2022 #17

What don't you understand about the WH using famous people to break through the media white noise ZonkerHarris Jun 2022 #37

What are these qualifications you speak of? nt Torchlight Jun 2022 #44

wow....but is there more to his speech.?? Crazyleftie Jun 2022 #2

Check out the C-Span website. SergeStorms Jun 2022 #6

You can catch the full 36 minute press briefing here Brother Buzz Jun 2022 #7

I agree, not everyone can listen in. haele Jun 2022 #13

I watched it live on the WH link LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2022 #9

Notably, he didn't call for an Assault Weapons Ban. SYFROYH Jun 2022 #10

There's nothing non-pragmatic about an assault ban. We had one and can have one again. nt pnwmom Jun 2022 #15

Amen. I appreciate his efforts but the background checks and age requirements gldstwmn Jun 2022 #28

It didnt do much to save lives, but it did help Newt and the conservative takeover. SYFROYH Jun 2022 #34

It did save lives. And there is no good reason to supply civilians with military weapons. pnwmom Jun 2022 #35

How do you know it didn't save lives. CrackityJones75 Jun 2022 #39

There are studies. PNW cited one. SYFROYH Jun 2022 #41

Oh a study. CrackityJones75 Jun 2022 #42

I should clarify. SYFROYH Jun 2022 #46

Not like we have never had one before. CrackityJones75 Jun 2022 #38

Wow. NQAS Jun 2022 #11

Well, he IS an actor, and has training in making people cry. pnwmom Jun 2022 #16

does he make movies glorifying gun violence? never seen any of his pics. he's just another msongs Jun 2022 #18

Why is it wrong to become wealthy? CrackityJones75 Jun 2022 #40

I'm grateful for his speaking to this issue and will not question his motive. Laurian Jun 2022 #19

Do you think he may be grand standing too? Like the reporter from Newsmax? dem4decades Jun 2022 #20

No, I think he was sincere. I also think he might be positioning himself politically. nt pnwmom Jun 2022 #21

He is. This is the first glimpse of what he actually stands for. He has been very middle of the gldstwmn Jun 2022 #29

I wish he stood against AR-15's in civilian hands. nt pnwmom Jun 2022 #32

Absolutely. Michael Fanone wrote a great op-ed gldstwmn Jun 2022 #36

I understand that was James Rosen, from Newsmax. Of course. 11 Bravo Jun 2022 #30

well jeez, after onethatcares Jun 2022 #22

Has everyone forgotten the Great Al Franken? dem4decades Jun 2022 #24

He's not a liberal, so I'm not sure what you mean by "we." nt pnwmom Jun 2022 #33

Great speech/scene, but the backdrop was inappropriate IMO. ecstatic Jun 2022 #23

Could you think of a better place to give that speech? I watched his speech, not once did I dem4decades Jun 2022 #25

Yes, in front of Robb Elementary or the Uvalde municipal building SYFROYH Jun 2022 #43

This shook me to the bone AntivaxHunters Jun 2022 #26

I think he every right to speak out about what happened in his hometown. Handler Jun 2022 #27

I think he was the anonymous donor who paid for all the funerals. Emile Jun 2022 #45