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russspeakeasy

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5. Because most politicians operate and vote to protect themselves

Reply to AZ Progressive (Original post)

Fri Dec 14, 2012, 06:45 PM

Dec 2012

and to get re elected. If, like a poker game, the nra whispers that said politician will be called, they fold.
They are, by in large, a cowardly and greedy group.

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Why does the NRA, a lobbying organization, have more power than We the People? [View all] AZ Progressive Dec 2012 OP

$$$$$, lobbying and politicians. America is sadly a gun culture country. Pathetic. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2012 #1

Because they're backed by the Corporate Weapons Manufacturing Industry LiberalEsto Dec 2012 #2

Because four million of 'we the people' are members. And they're serious about it. rrneck Dec 2012 #3

In America we industrialize everything. Turbineguy Dec 2012 #4

Because most politicians operate and vote to protect themselves russspeakeasy Dec 2012 #5

It doesn't. Rincewind Dec 2012 #6