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In reply to the discussion: Some common sense gun control. [View all]samsingh
(17,595 posts)17. in light of this, we might need to reconsider
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If a goal for DU is to elect more Democrats, repeating the events leading to the 1994 losses is
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2013
#1
In Bill Clinton's autobiography, he attributes the 1994 losses to the AWB.
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2013
#4
Here's some of Clinton's words. For any anti-gunners, what is wrong with Bill Clinton's analysis?
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2013
#9
Yeah, and if Clinton says that again we can just say that he's an NRA lobbyist repeating
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2013
#79
You say that you are opposed to hyperbole, yet you dishonor the memories of the children who were
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2013
#88
GARRISON KEILLOR also expressed his views on more than one occasion. See, e.g., #47.
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2013
#48
that was a generation ago. the NRA is not what it used to be, people dislike them now....
bettyellen
Jan 2013
#27
Maybe most voters make decisions without relying upon the "NRA" boogeyman.
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2013
#30
Really. Your fantasies are based on 20- 30 years ago, LOL. Grow up- it's not the 80's anymore!
bettyellen
Jan 2013
#64
You trust the NRA to give us real #s, and I do not, LOL. It's because of a lot of racist paranoia
bettyellen
Jan 2013
#75
I know of no one who is ignoring violence. And if you are an expert on "NRA" strategy, then you
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2013
#40
Oh, I know I won't persuade you. I just want to see you gone. You don't represent ...
Scuba
Jan 2013
#42
Do you consider GARRISON KEILLOR to be someone who doesn't represent Democratic values?
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2013
#47
I know nothing about Keillor's politics. I do know that if Democrats are afraid to stand up ...
Scuba
Jan 2013
#49
What specific changes do you propose Congress make to 18 USC Chapter 44 and 26 USC Chapter 53
jody
Jan 2013
#5
Closing the gun show loophole (I really hate that term) is easier than an AWB
Recursion
Jan 2013
#15
I agree, and before going any further then your OP in gun control, I'd rather diminish the NRA first
KittyWampus
Jan 2013
#34
How, exactly, would you "diminish the NRA first". The NRA is a boogeyman needed by anti-gunners.
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2013
#41
Michael Moore seems to think that Big Pharma and their pharmaceuticals should be investigated.
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2013
#46
Umm, over two hundred years of various Supreme Court decisions and interpretations,
MadHound
Jan 2013
#58
We need to determine a real and quantifiable problem, and then pass legislation against it.
OneTenthofOnePercent
Jan 2013
#69
"We need to determine a real and quantifiable problem, and then ..." That will slow things down.
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2013
#89