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gejohnston

(17,502 posts)
17. I'm not a member of the NRA
Mon Aug 25, 2014, 12:43 AM
Aug 2014

but you are defending Bloomberg, because the ad is about Bloomberg.
There is no gun control group that is about facts, reason, or evidence. They appeal to emotion, bigotry, just make shit up, rely on people's poor critical thinking skills with all of their disinformation and logical fallacies. They are very astroturf and top down funded by a couple of rich people and a foundation. They also play on classim.
As for NRA and racism? I've seen more blacks at a gun show in Wyoming than I have ever seen at a MDA picket. In fact, they are all upper middle to wealthy whites paid by Bloomberg to show up. BTW, a lot of the current gun laws (like restrictions on concealed carry), purchase permits in NC and MI that date to the 1920s, Or the registration bill that almost passed in Mississippi in 1954. Who do you think lobbied for those? I'll give you hint: the organization had no black, Jewish, or Catholic members and they loved group bonfires.

It would not suprise me at all if the alerter and the OP have the same screen name. n/t oneshooter Aug 2014 #1
I can think of a couple Duckhunter935 Aug 2014 #6
Who cares if it gets hidden? Callmecrazy Aug 2014 #2
I would prefer it was not Duckhunter935 Aug 2014 #19
Here is some further clarification; the rules of this site do not allow promotion of right-wing shit Bjorn Against Aug 2014 #3
Here is an idea Duckhunter935 Aug 2014 #4
Here is an idea, why don't you listen to the ad before declaring it "all true" Bjorn Against Aug 2014 #7
I did, guess my old age is getting me Duckhunter935 Aug 2014 #8
Your posting history makes me have a hard time believing it was a mistake Bjorn Against Aug 2014 #9
it quoted Bloomberg from a gejohnston Aug 2014 #10
I wasn't even talking about Bloomberg Bjorn Against Aug 2014 #11
It was directed at Bloomberg gejohnston Aug 2014 #15
My words were not directed at Bloomberg Bjorn Against Aug 2014 #16
I'm not a member of the NRA gejohnston Aug 2014 #17
No I am not defending Bloomberg, I am attacking the NRA Bjorn Against Aug 2014 #18
Let's put this in context gejohnston Aug 2014 #25
If you would be so kind as to Duckhunter935 Aug 2014 #12
This thread is about an NRA ad you posted and declared "all true" Bjorn Against Aug 2014 #13
I also posted a correction here Duckhunter935 Aug 2014 #14
The location of the list of NRA talking points is known friendly_iconoclast Aug 2014 #20
It always amazes me Duckhunter935 Aug 2014 #21
No, an NRA ad is NRA talking points Bjorn Against Aug 2014 #22
an ad Duckhunter935 Aug 2014 #23
The ad has more in it than just quotes Bjorn Against Aug 2014 #24
Hmm-I should start using the phrase "Bloomberg talking points" friendly_iconoclast Aug 2014 #27
There is nothing in that ad worthy of being refuted Bjorn Against Aug 2014 #28
The Bloomberg quotes can't be denied, and using them against him is legit friendly_iconoclast Aug 2014 #29
So what is your point? Bjorn Against Aug 2014 #30
They're as relevant as the Ted Nugent quotes *you* were happy to provide friendly_iconoclast Aug 2014 #34
Thank you Ma'am Duckhunter935 Aug 2014 #5
I will weigh in on this subject this evening. krispos42 Aug 2014 #26
take care of your family issues first Duckhunter935 Aug 2014 #31
I hope your family is well. That is more important. Eleanors38 Aug 2014 #32
I think a "free speech zone" is a good idea, at least for groups. Also, transparency. NYC_SKP Aug 2014 #33
Okay, here's what I stand on the matter krispos42 Aug 2014 #35
I hope your grandmother gets over her injury quickly, Eleanors38 Aug 2014 #36
Thank you Duckhunter935 Aug 2014 #37
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