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jmg257

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5. Not defeatist - realist. There are millions

Reply to hertopos (Reply #4)

Tue Jun 14, 2016, 09:03 AM

Jun 2016

Of Americans who support the NRA, and like 90 million gun owners and counting, who like having guns.

Our country, via the State Dept & Secretary of State, is selling 100s of millions of dollars worth of real assault rifles (and other weapons of war) to the world, they do not need the NRA's help.

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For all revolutionary minded people, can we start revolting against gun lobby? [View all] hertopos Jun 2016 OP

I think that too much money is involved. I also think that the tipping point of fear has arrived Trust Buster Jun 2016 #1

I agree we need sensible regulations and that it is out of control. Dustlawyer Jun 2016 #2

Meanwhile, the AW ban in Maryland has been deemed unconstitutional. jmg257 Jun 2016 #3

Yes, I know. hertopos Jun 2016 #4

Not defeatist - realist. There are millions jmg257 Jun 2016 #5

You want people who buy guns to boycott any gun store that sells assault weapons? Just reading posts Jun 2016 #6