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In reply to the discussion: Clinton calls for new gun control laws, outflanking Sanders [View all]BainsBane
(57,741 posts)114. I don't know if I trust her particularly
She's a politician, but I certainly trust her more than someone who has voted against gun control and in support of the corporate gun industry. I already know Sanders won't do shit on the issue. He's already voted against key provisions.
He's even managed to convince his supporters than gun control doesn't matter, so his influence on the issue has already been bad. Why would I want to empower more of that, to give more people and excuse to turn their backs on the lives of people in communities like mine? They are already far too comfortable doing that.
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Pfft... She is making noise, but it is all sound & thunder. There will be no action.
peacebird
Jun 2015
#3
Puhlease. Give it a rest Bainsbane. I have been for guncontrol forever. I do not trust HRC or You
peacebird
Jun 2015
#22
Attacking Hillary is one thing but when you go after another DU member like that
William769
Jun 2015
#95
She wants to keep "guns out of the hands of those with hearts filled with hate."
aikoaiko
Jun 2015
#25
"just universal background checks"? That's a lot more than Bernie is proposing. nt
pnwmom
Jun 2015
#28
She can start by shaming those who promote more gunz, lax laws, toting everywhere, etc.
Hoyt
Jun 2015
#78
Yeah, gungeoneers cheer every time Republicans enact open carry laws. You guys promote more guns,
Hoyt
Jun 2015
#85
Sad thing is, we cannot believe this of some of the candidates - "and actually govern on them
djean111
Jun 2015
#9
I was not speaking of gun issues specifically. Polling on issues rather than labels
guillaumeb
Jun 2015
#32
A President can't govern on the positions without a Congress as progressive as the President. n/t
pnwmom
Jun 2015
#31
True. The media does not seem to know how to categorize either O'Malley or Sanders. eom
guillaumeb
Jun 2015
#117
"... nicer to take action to prevent future victims." Um, no. Care for the CURRENT victims first.
cherokeeprogressive
Jun 2015
#18
Um, yes. How many victims have been CURRENT then became PAST while some avoid the issue?
wyldwolf
Jun 2015
#23
Not sure how your cartoon changes the fact Bernie Sanders is trying to care for victims while
cherokeeprogressive
Jun 2015
#33
Not the least bit interested in the NRA or their talking points. I say what I think.
cherokeeprogressive
Jun 2015
#58
Yeah. You were a big proponent of the assault weapon ban, and magazine restrictions.
beevul
Jun 2015
#67
Having money and beg, borrowing, and charging ridiculous fees, isn't
orpupilofnature57
Jun 2015
#110
You have clearly misunderstood my post. I'm glad Obama hasn't pushed any gun control measures
tularetom
Jun 2015
#47
It was a very good speech, with compassion, just what we expect of a president.
Thinkingabout
Jun 2015
#35
Hillary making gun control an issue in this campaign will be interesting to see.
Autumn
Jun 2015
#91
"Sanders hails from Vermont, a rural state that lacks virtually any gun regulations and he seems
Cha
Jun 2015
#52
Yes by all means let her ensure that guns become a major issue of the Democratic presidential
Autumn
Jun 2015
#84
She could have done that anytime before Charleston. What's her stance on all the cops killing blacks
L0oniX
Jun 2015
#70
I will concede that Clinton is more pro-gun control than Sanders. Nobody's perfect.
Comrade Grumpy
Jun 2015
#81
Its kind of strange that the author describes HRCs stance as outflanking Sanders...
aikoaiko
Jun 2015
#87
More calculation. Not a BAD thing in a politician, but not terribly inspiring either.
Bonobo
Jun 2015
#98
You mean when Hillary gives her equally powerful concession speech, just like in 2008?
LAGC
Jun 2015
#108
You have just argued that promoting gun control will lose the precious Republican
BainsBane
Jun 2015
#105
Sounds like DiFi pushing for assault weapons ban after Sandy Hook AND helping Republicans filibuster
cascadiance
Jun 2015
#104