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In reply to the discussion: The NRA is a Republican ancillary organization. [View all]hack89
(39,171 posts)59. Well hopefully Democrats will get smart about gun control
and take the issue off the table. That is the best way to neuter the NRA.
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There are exceptions to everything, which is why they're called exceptions, because it's not the
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#47
And the NRA is a right wing organization, gun-obsession is a right wing activity, and everything tha
crowhill1974
Apr 2012
#171
The NRA is a right wing organization. Expect me NOT to be thrilled that you like it nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#172
Interesting. Obama has done nothing to incur the wrath of the NRA or gun owners. NOTHING at all.
freshwest
Mar 2012
#5
It's nothing new that the NRA is directly affiliated with the GOP, and it's no surprise
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#6
I thought they were just about guns, not anything else. Going after Obama disproves that.
freshwest
Mar 2012
#12
They are about getting the far right into absolute power and nothing more.
2ndAmForComputers
Mar 2012
#169
But it doesn't connect with their mission of protecting gun ownership. Unless...
freshwest
Mar 2012
#9
Those effect sales and are often what law enforcement lobbies for, not confiscation.
freshwest
Mar 2012
#17
It is, absolutely. To claim anything else is either massive denial, or deliberate mis-truth
villager
Mar 2012
#13
Yes! I've been confronted by folks in denial, claiming the NRA representing libs as well as
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#27
I went there. What's CG and would you mind explaining this to those of us who aren't sure
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#41
Ah, ok. I'm with you there. Gun adoration should be confined, preferably to any forum that
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#48
Of course not. But I don't have to worry about gun control when I choose who to vote for.
hack89
Mar 2012
#76
Lots of NRA supporters said the same thing. See my response, #36, which applies to this. nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#39
As I said, an exception is not a rule. You're assuming that exceptions are the rule, the majority,
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#54
How do you stand on welfare? How about taxing the rich at a higher rate? nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#78
Very cute kids. I know that in the past, guns were used for catching food. No longer.
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#99
I carry to protect myself in the unlikely, but potentially serious chance I may need it..
X_Digger
Mar 2012
#102
That's different. You were like a police officer, going into all kinds of neighborhoods, and
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#109
Fine, but you spent your life going in and out of places all day long, correct? nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#114
A pro-gun Democrat is like an anti-abortion Democrat who thinks males should decide women's rights
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#98
Read the OP, for starters. Second, who is out there waving the flag of gun ownership?
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#111
I live in the South and am very involved in organizations in which Dems are prevalent
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#126
Because the NRA is one of the most fucking lucrative lobbying organizations
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#135
I am saying that Blue states have been passing pro-gun laws over the past 20 years.
hack89
Mar 2012
#143
They don't. But the NRA is a lobbying organization, trying to lobby as many politicos as possible
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#144
Look up the term politicos. However, perhaps I need to repost my article
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#146
No - just pointing out that America is experiencing historically low levels of gun violence
hack89
Mar 2012
#159
No, actually, your gun love is restricting MY civil liberties, and you live misinterpreting the
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#162
Read the preamble to the bill of rights.. the instruction manual, if you will..
X_Digger
Mar 2012
#121
Circular reasoning is the canned response to anything you have no real response for
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#151
You've done it several times already. Re-read your posts. Gun-lovers redefine the II and II
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#125
“I believe the Constitution confers an individual right to bear arms.” BARACK OBAMA
hack89
Mar 2012
#127
I'm already disappointed. I blame you people for this country being dangerous nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#133
As I said, I blame you gun lovers for the high gun-crime rate we suffer in the U.S. nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#139
Incorrect. Plain citizens grabbing guns and running to fight is not a pro military
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#131
"Reasonable" on gun control? Is that like being "reasonable" on letting men control women's bodies?
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#68
There is a Constitutional right to abortion. There is a Constititional right to bear arms.
hack89
Mar 2012
#71
I don't recall any Democratic presidential candidates running on a pro-RKBA platform.
badtoworse
Mar 2012
#32
Yes, there are SOME liberals who are obsessed with guns as any right wingnut. SOME.
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#69
They're still a Republican organization. You can tell by all the lies they spew.
DisgustipatedinCA
Mar 2012
#45
Don't tell that to the 58 incumbent House Democrats that were endorsed by the NRA in 2010
Freddie Stubbs
Mar 2012
#29
The NRA is a Republican organization, historically funding Republican candidates. Recently...
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#36
The NRA is a Republican thug organization, and you should take your support for them elsewhere.
DisgustipatedinCA
Mar 2012
#44
Good grief Freddie. They only support Blue Damn Dog's, not real Democrats.
rhett o rick
Mar 2012
#108
I also detest Republicans. They make me sick to my stomach. You're quite welcome. nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#49
Here's why he made himself a member - to dismantle the NRA. Just thought you might like to know
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#70
Michael Moore paid $750 to become a life member so that he could run against
madinmaryland
Mar 2012
#58
Yep. And we have our very own sub-forum dedicated to spewing the NRA's talking points here at DU.
apocalypsehow
Mar 2012
#91
You posted this as if it was a situation somehow unique to the GOP
FiercelyIndependant
Mar 2012
#163
Again, the #1 lobbying organization for gun manufacturers here and abroad is the NRA
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2012
#167