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Rincewind

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6. It doesn't.

Reply to AZ Progressive (Original post)

Sat Dec 15, 2012, 02:40 AM

Dec 2012

They actually have little influence. They talk big, and everyone gives them much more credit than they deserve. According to Rachel Maddow, in the 2012 election, they had less than a 2% return on their money. In other words, their support, or opposition had little to no effect on the outcome. They get a lot of face time on TV, and are the "go to guys" when any media want a pro gun quote.

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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