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In reply to the discussion: We need to start strategizing this. HOW DO WE DEFANG/DECLAW/DEFUND the NRA???? [View all]calimary
(81,260 posts)40. I think that's a HUMDINGER of a GREAT idea!!!!!
Make 'em have to buy insurance! WHY NOT???????? We have to do that in order to drive, for heaven's sake! You need to pass a freakin' TEST in order to get your license. Why do we not have more stringent requirements before any ol' fuckhead can get a gun?
Hey, if I were king, this would only be the start of it.
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We need to start strategizing this. HOW DO WE DEFANG/DECLAW/DEFUND the NRA???? [View all]
calimary
Dec 2012
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It's hard to do because the NRA is funded by millions of individual gun owners.
Pacafishmate
Dec 2012
#1
they are lobbyists funded more by gun manufacturers than individuals. and most gun owners are okay
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#12
Elect people at all state, local, and Federal level who don't give a shit about the NRA.
kelliekat44
Dec 2012
#20
By revoking their IRS status and declare them nothing more than a organized terrorist group.
Panasonic
Dec 2012
#4
Let's order the ATF to raid NRA Headquarters and every other pro gun org. Indefinite detention NDAA
rDigital
Dec 2012
#9
The laws that are in place could be enforced and better ones passed but getting rid of the NRA
Lint Head
Dec 2012
#6
I think this is exactly the WRONG strategy. I think we need to get the NRA to push for sane laws.
Tigress DEM
Dec 2012
#10
True and I think people could use that to show how "Out of TOUCH" the NRA leadership IS.
Tigress DEM
Jan 2013
#37
We already have sane laws. How about we push for strict enforcement of those, as well as...
cleanhippie
Dec 2012
#14
Don't see a conflict with better enforcement/mental health and pushing the NRA to "Man up & deal"
Tigress DEM
Jan 2013
#38
I have found that large organizations, especially well-funded and influential ones
calimary
Dec 2012
#21