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RickFromMN

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51. No gun reform will get through the next Congress. Have to wait for voters to vote them out.

Sun Dec 16, 2012, 02:33 PM

Dec 2012

Sadly, the voters won't remember unless a political ad agency can create some really poignant ads.

When this happens the Republicans will cry foul.
They will say they didn't pull the trigger.
They will say they are not responsible.
Sadly, a number of voters will believe them.

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All 31 pro-gun rights Senators decline invites to Meet The Press [View all] KeepItReal Dec 2012 OP

So they memorized the Chinese knife story for nothing jsr Dec 2012 #1

LMAO. Gotta remember that one when I get around those who live for guns. Hoyt Dec 2012 #57

That means reason is winning the debate. This is good news. tridim Dec 2012 #2

Much as I would like to agree with you, I actually do not think 'reason' coalition_unwilling Dec 2012 #77

Cowards. No wonder they feel the need to hide behind their guns... Cooley Hurd Dec 2012 #3

I see you (rightfully) left out "...and religion" at the end of that sentence. George II Dec 2012 #12

George, that is an unnecessarily bigoted statement. nt humblebum Dec 2012 #43

W H A T ? ? ? ? George II Dec 2012 #44

If I misread your meaning I apologize, but I see no need to bring religion into this matter. nt humblebum Dec 2012 #48

The post that I originally responded to, I believe, was a take-off on........ George II Dec 2012 #52

unnecessarily bigoted statement. AlbertCat Dec 2012 #53

The quote you refer to there I never made, however if someone associates humblebum Dec 2012 #60

Your anti-religious rhetoric is well known. AlbertCat Dec 2012 #61

"Your anti-religious rhetoric is well known." humblebum Dec 2012 #62

The bottom line is....... George II Dec 2012 #63

Yeah, I got that.. Cha Dec 2012 #64

yep heaven05 Dec 2012 #66

It'll be interesting to find out the shooter's religious affiliation, if any? humblebum Dec 2012 #71

most heaven05 Dec 2012 #75

We're not F-ing talking about the shooter in this thread, we're talking about.......... George II Dec 2012 #83

My patience started waning when you drug religion into the conversation. nt humblebum Dec 2012 #89

I didn't "drug" religion into the conversation - can't you read what I said????????????? George II Dec 2012 #91

No but you certainly dragged it into the conversation, intentionally or not. nt humblebum Dec 2012 #92

You're hopeless...you refuse to follow and read the thread - please stop replying to me. George II Dec 2012 #93

Sorry, responded to the wrong post, one can lose track when angry with people around here... George II Dec 2012 #84

You stonecutter357 Dec 2012 #54

I'm not surprised that the biggest gun rights sufrommich Dec 2012 #4

It's in the Job Description. These 31 should be barred for the next year. They seem to byeya Dec 2012 #49

Tough to create talking points MuseRider Dec 2012 #5

Gee, what a fucking shock...NOT. n/t Hepburn Dec 2012 #6

Chickenshits. (nt) Paladin Dec 2012 #7

Fucking cowards. Warren Stupidity Dec 2012 #8

+1000 baldguy Dec 2012 #15

Cowards hiding in shame. morningfog Dec 2012 #9

If they had any shame they would have a conscience. SummerSnow Dec 2012 #90

Fucking cowards, the teeny weenie brigade arthritisR_US Dec 2012 #10

Classic. They will wait until the smoke clears then start in with the latest NRA talking points. geckosfeet Dec 2012 #11

Like a proposal to strengthen the law on brass knuckles and nunchucks jsr Dec 2012 #13

No surprise here........ Swede Atlanta Dec 2012 #14

O...M...G! They're fucking chicken. SoapBox Dec 2012 #16

Of course not. The bastards are hiding. nt Sarah Ibarruri Dec 2012 #17

They really take that, "now is not the time" meme to heart. progressoid Dec 2012 #18

They're waiting and/or memorizing the NRA talking points lunatica Dec 2012 #19

Cowards, every damned one of them. nt Hekate Dec 2012 #20

It's too soon to talk about it... Raine1967 Dec 2012 #21

I think you're probably right NewJeffCT Dec 2012 #24

and Fox marions ghost Dec 2012 #29

Only 31 senators are pro-gun? NewJeffCT Dec 2012 #22

are there really only 31 of them? Beaverhausen Dec 2012 #23

They wouldn't dare - AnnieK401 Dec 2012 #25

Hate Radio hasn't told them what to say yet Doctor_J Dec 2012 #26

Is there a compiled list of the "Gang of 31"? n/t fredamae Dec 2012 #27

Republican Chickenhawks Berlum Dec 2012 #28

Scum. n/t ellisonz Dec 2012 #30

I don't give a shit about that , we don't need gotcha games right now by talking heads in the MSM former-republican Dec 2012 #31

And that proves the anti-gun crowd's point. Zoeisright Dec 2012 #32

Pass law REQUIRING Gun Ownership HockeyMom Dec 2012 #33

The nra Badger1 Dec 2012 #34

They need more time for the media to write... Cerridwen Dec 2012 #35

I heaven05 Dec 2012 #67

I'm shocked, SHOCKED truebluegreen Dec 2012 #36

Heartless cowards. ailsagirl Dec 2012 #37

COWARDS. nolabear Dec 2012 #38

Six BRAVE WOMEN lost their lives protecting BABIES Tsiyu Dec 2012 #39

+1 sheshe2 Dec 2012 #78

Invite Grover Nordquist Tutonic Dec 2012 #40

As an NRA Board Member they could ask him about love for guns and taxing the rich. Hoyt Dec 2012 #59

Three Hundred Million guns in America: The Genie will not go back into the bottle panzerfaust Dec 2012 #41

Thank you for being one of billh58 Dec 2012 #56

This message was self-deleted by its author heaven05 Dec 2012 #68

very reasoned response. grantcart Dec 2012 #97

Nah, these 31ers are regrouping and being brief on Iliyah Dec 2012 #42

Link: 2012 NRA to Lawmaker Contribution Cycle fredamae Dec 2012 #45

Again. It's okay for first-graders to face being shot to death every day, but these fuckwads Chorophyll Dec 2012 #46

When Gun Apologists and Gun Owners Are On The Wrong Side Of An Issue There Is No Defense cantbeserious Dec 2012 #47

These 31 chickenshits are probably chickenhawks too ReRe Dec 2012 #50

No gun reform will get through the next Congress. Have to wait for voters to vote them out. RickFromMN Dec 2012 #51

That seems cowardly. If you believe in something, and you're a public official, ZombieHorde Dec 2012 #55

Just curious, what is the stand on the issue of abortion of the 31 pro-gun Senators? Thinkingabout Dec 2012 #58

It certainly wouldn't surprise me if all were on the forced birth side Major Nikon Dec 2012 #69

They seem to run together. I wonder if they applied the same thoughts to DR. killed in church. Thinkingabout Dec 2012 #72

Damn! heaven05 Dec 2012 #65

Who are these Senators? Lasher Dec 2012 #70

I want to know, too. Rhiannon12866 Dec 2012 #86

Just 31? alp227 Dec 2012 #106

May be from the 31 Senators NRA got to vote against Sotomayer 66 dmhlt Dec 2012 #108

Cowards!! n/t Flatpicker Dec 2012 #73

They weaseled out. lpbk2713 Dec 2012 #74

Too busy posting in the gungeon? aandegoons Dec 2012 #76

Surprise, surprise NOT! eom southern_belle Dec 2012 #79

They're posting here instead michigandem58 Dec 2012 #80

Cowards. They should have shown up with their shoulder holsters showing, kestrel91316 Dec 2012 #81

Well and wouldn't you guess the next two Sunday's fall right before holidays davidpdx Dec 2012 #82

31 sacks of shit Blue Owl Dec 2012 #85

"It's too soon." nt DCKit Dec 2012 #87

After all the Pro Gun rhetoric zebrastripe Dec 2012 #88

Maybe they should show in camoflage like all the cowards who ravage our friends and family. VPStoltz Dec 2012 #94

COWARDS! Eric the Reddish Dec 2012 #95

NRA endorsed politicians at the link I think, but requires membership yends21012 Dec 2012 #96

I am betting that the majority of the 31 Stewland Dec 2012 #98

Aren't there more than 31 pro-gun senators? NewJeffCT Dec 2012 #99

Freaking cowards. Probably all have small dicks too. catbyte Dec 2012 #100

Bahk bahk bahk! Was all that the chickens said. DCofVA Dec 2012 #101

The fucking cowards know they are wrong workinclasszero Dec 2012 #102

Names, please? efhmc Dec 2012 #103

but they cashed the checks sent by the NRA. spanone Dec 2012 #104

Psss psss psss psss psss!! Meow meow! DinahMoeHum Dec 2012 #105

Buncha cowards imo. nt cstanleytech Dec 2012 #107