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In reply to the discussion: Has the NRA purchased the contempt vote of 30 Democrats? This is what the allegation [View all]hack89
(39,171 posts)50. But only through legislation
that can pass the three criteria of strict scrutiny. Certainly not through executive fiat.
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Has the NRA purchased the contempt vote of 30 Democrats? This is what the allegation [View all]
mfcorey1
Jun 2012
OP
it's embarassing the power they have in congress. it's also amazing we tolerate it.
spanone
Jun 2012
#1
Representative democracy means representatives do what their voters say. It's not wrong.
freshwest
Jun 2012
#78
Money in politics doesn't just mean legalized bribery, but also legalized extortion. n/t
backscatter712
Jun 2012
#56
Just reality - or are you not paying attention to what is happening in Congress?
hack89
Jun 2012
#31
So American civil liberties must be curtailed because of out of control crime in Mexico?
hack89
Jun 2012
#25
The Mexican government estimates 2000 weapons a day cross our border into Mexico.
Bolo Boffin
Jun 2012
#75
What right of yours is violated by any specific regulation attempting to curb 2000 weapons a day
Bolo Boffin
Jun 2012
#82
People reading this should click on the links with your posts & judge for themselves.
baldguy
Jun 2012
#41
No where have I supported the NRA's pressure on congress and their vote on Holder.
hack89
Jun 2012
#42
When the NRA says "we'll be watching".. it's less of a purchase than it is a threat
notadmblnd
Jun 2012
#30
No. The problem is that these congressman have constituencies that listen to the NRA
badtoworse
Jun 2012
#55