Gun Control & RKBA

Reasonable_Argument

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9. In that case

Sat Aug 11, 2012, 07:07 AM

Aug 2012

Why isn't he trying to push through more gun control legislation? Want a hint? It's because the swing states will turn on him in a heartbeat. Also, 2008's numbers were driven largely by the hatred the country had for Bush and no single issue was going to overcome that, thankfully. He's aware of what happened in 94 and would like to not see a repeat. Like it or not gun control is a dead issue because the right fervently opposes it and many of us on the left cross the party line when it comes to gun control. That's why it fails so badly.

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Had enough gun violence? Time for 28th Amendment [View all] SecularMotion Aug 2012 OP

It always amuses me Reasonable_Argument Aug 2012 #1

They have Missycim Aug 2012 #11

This is DU Reasonable_Argument Aug 2012 #12

Oh ya I agree Missycim Aug 2012 #16

That "group" is calling for the defeat of President Obama SecularMotion Aug 2012 #17

mr Deflection Missycim Aug 2012 #18

Do you defend Fox News too? SecularMotion Aug 2012 #22

You must have boxer in your day Missycim Aug 2012 #23

If the NRA were only speaking for the rights of individual gun owners, it wouldn't be a problem. SecularMotion Aug 2012 #24

I think some do and some dont Missycim Aug 2012 #26

I'm an NRA member and I don't support the defeat of President Obama Trunk Monkey Aug 2012 #33

Do you believe the NRA speaks the truth about President Obama's stand on the 2nd amendment? SecularMotion Aug 2012 #37

To specifically answer your question, No. Trunk Monkey Aug 2012 #38

you're kidding right? discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2012 #45

Do you consider yourself a lobbyist for the NRA? SecularMotion Aug 2012 #46

no discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2012 #47

Have you quit physically abusing your significant other? friendly_iconoclast Aug 2012 #60

answer trunk monkeys question Missycim Aug 2012 #58

Their concern over his legislative history is valid, yes? krispos42 Aug 2012 #69

"Do you believe all NRA members support the defeat of President Obama?" rl6214 Aug 2012 #51

You're not goint to get an answer from this one... rl6214 Aug 2012 #49

there are certain Missycim Aug 2012 #55

All the time, just don't take the bait. rl6214 Aug 2012 #63

Good to know. AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2012 #74

No Reasonable_Argument Aug 2012 #21

The NRA also supports and endorses Democrats. Atypical Liberal Aug 2012 #31

Well stated. nt rDigital Aug 2012 #41

Sadly, there's a host on MSNBC who openly advocated gutting the 2nd amendment. alp227 Aug 2012 #68

Wait a second Missycim Aug 2012 #2

They have the power of money and influence over safeinOhio Aug 2012 #5

I hope it will be Missycim Aug 2012 #7

I believe Obama will win but I don't think it will be a landslide Trunk Monkey Aug 2012 #35

In that case Reasonable_Argument Aug 2012 #9

He understands all of that and that is safeinOhio Aug 2012 #14

You're just a tad bit to late Missycim Aug 2012 #19

Here: rl6214 Aug 2012 #52

There was another just a few days ago: friendly_iconoclast Aug 2012 #62

No need to repeal, just safeinOhio Aug 2012 #3

well Secular get cracking on that new Missycim Aug 2012 #4

Like I said, no need to repeal, just safeinOhio Aug 2012 #6

No when it comes to the 2nd Missycim Aug 2012 #8

If you think the supreme court is going to overturn the Heller decision Reasonable_Argument Aug 2012 #10

McDonald was 5 to 4 safeinOhio Aug 2012 #13

Maybe Reasonable_Argument Aug 2012 #15

It seems like every law Missycim Aug 2012 #20

I don't know of any state pipoman Aug 2012 #27

If a conservative court can't overturn ROE v WADE after 40 years hack89 Aug 2012 #28

McDonald over turned Cruikshank gejohnston Aug 2012 #36

/guestcommentary/ ileus Aug 2012 #25

It only takes 13 states to stop a constitutional amendment. GreenStormCloud Aug 2012 #29

This fact is the cold slap of the wet hand of reality telling the author to snap out of it slackmaster Aug 2012 #30

Bring it on. Atypical Liberal Aug 2012 #32

NRA views are often held by many who are not members. .... spin Aug 2012 #43

I had enough of violent action against humans by DWC Aug 2012 #34

Democrats supporting this jackhole would do more to undermine the President than the NRA ever could aikoaiko Aug 2012 #39

If your proposed Jenoch Aug 2012 #40

It's not the NRA that politicians fear, it's gun owners who VOTE! spin Aug 2012 #42

for over 120 years... discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2012 #44

Actually, it wasn't shadowrider Aug 2012 #56

that's about what I remember :) discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2012 #57

So you agree with this article, can't tell because you add no comment rl6214 Aug 2012 #48

Are you stalking me? SecularMotion Aug 2012 #50

but you don't seem like a free thinker yourself gejohnston Aug 2012 #54

You are posting on an open group on the internet rl6214 Aug 2012 #61

. TPaine7 Aug 2012 #53

Do you know your proposel Missycim Aug 2012 #59

That's what I hear from the NRA SecularMotion Aug 2012 #65

what makes you think this person gejohnston Aug 2012 #66

No thats what I heard Missycim Aug 2012 #67

Good Luck with all that. Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2012 #64

I can't imagine how much better things would be with more non-gun violence. krispos42 Aug 2012 #70

It�s impossible to give away an unalienable/inalienable right. Our Constitution requires government jody Aug 2012 #71

K&R n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2012 #72

What makes the author think state legislators are dumber than federal legislators? NewMoonTherian Aug 2012 #73