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Missycim

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68. How about we do that for voting?

Reply to JoePhilly (Reply #60)

Thu Jul 26, 2012, 10:03 AM

Jul 2012

You know have one for local election,state and federal?

Sorry I am against lic for any Right, its wrong.

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Obama Calls For Government Action On Guns In The Wake Of Colorado Shooting [View all] onehandle Jul 2012 OP

Holy SHIT. Risky, but again... the right thing. NT Grown2Hate Jul 2012 #1

Not all that risky. progressoid Jul 2012 #78

Little history lesson for you Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #92

Not afraid to take a stand. nolabear Jul 2012 #2

Yep savalez Jul 2012 #82

Good on our President RoccoR5955 Jul 2012 #3

I wish you were right, but I have my doubts from the country that voted bush in twice, and voted still_one Jul 2012 #33

voting against feel good gun control or total gun bans is in many people's interest. alabama_for_obama Jul 2012 #41

Assult weapons are used to kill many people at once. That is their purpose. That some states do still_one Jul 2012 #43

there is no such thing as an "unliscenced dealer" alabama_for_obama Jul 2012 #46

As far as I am aware gun shows get away with that crap all the time. /nt still_one Jul 2012 #103

wellll... if you are a Dealer, you have to have an FFL alabama_for_obama Jul 2012 #106

If you make a living selling guns you must have a license. hack89 Jul 2012 #110

Have you been to any gun shows? n/t PavePusher Jul 2012 #117

There are FFL loopholes large enough to drive a truck through. boppers Jul 2012 #105

so an employee is paid in guns? who cares? alabama_for_obama Jul 2012 #107

The right wing will go balistic mountain grammy Jul 2012 #4

That's exactly what's kept a lot of the NRA membership, and conservatives from embracing AtheistCrusader Jul 2012 #7

Same thing was said about President Obama's gay marriage stance. Grown2Hate Jul 2012 #9

It'll be interesting to see how it shakes out with Romney's history. AtheistCrusader Jul 2012 #13

Gay marriage doesn't actually affect the wingers Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #98

I think it's a good gamble for the middle tk2kewl Jul 2012 #10

what will their MOA be I wonder? R. Daneel Olivaw Jul 2012 #14

As will those right here on DU who want to protect guns at all costs AllyCat Jul 2012 #37

Beat me to it - n/t primavera Jul 2012 #88

Bad timing. AtheistCrusader Jul 2012 #5

yep, there goes the White House invader zim Jul 2012 #11

I don't think it's that certain AtheistCrusader Jul 2012 #16

I doubt that. Gun nutters wouldn't be voting for Obama anyway. R. Daneel Olivaw Jul 2012 #18

clinton himself admits that the AWB crippled his presidency alabama_for_obama Jul 2012 #42

I don't think there are very many battle-ground swing voters whose single-issue platform are firearm LanternWaste Jul 2012 #115

you base this on your assumptions, but I wouldn't be so sure that you are correct. alabama_for_obama Jul 2012 #119

And Democrats lost the House and Senate after the AWB was signed into law. NickB79 Jul 2012 #51

Out of curiosity... primavera Jul 2012 #90

Depends on if you'll accept Bill Clinton's word on it Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #99

Sounds pretty convincing to me primavera Jul 2012 #100

Most NRA member believe in some for of gun control. intheflow Jul 2012 #71

most NRA believe in gun safety... alabama_for_obama Jul 2012 #91

nope... that talking point was never true fascisthunter Jul 2012 #80

How much more anti-Obama can the NRA be? They "scored" ProgressiveEconomist Jul 2012 #12

All the leadership of the NRA needs is a damn soundbite. AtheistCrusader Jul 2012 #15

Obama did not give them that soundbyte. The N.O. speech ProgressiveEconomist Jul 2012 #26

Great timing. Obama can always show that Rmoney banned assault rifles. nm rhett o rick Jul 2012 #20

You have to pick you battlegrounds and your time. pa28 Jul 2012 #22

My thoughts exactly Populist_Prole Jul 2012 #25

gun "enthusiasts" :cough:"nuts":cough: hated Obama already...nt Evasporque Jul 2012 #70

+1 sarcasmo Jul 2012 #95

let Rmoney explain why everyone should have assault rifles & be able to buy 6000 rounds of ammo on wordpix Jul 2012 #104

That was gutsy and perhaps a little risky nevergiveup Jul 2012 #6

. tk2kewl Jul 2012 #8

Video clip on the link below Tx4obama Jul 2012 #17

It's a well-crafted speech, and from an RKBA perspective I have no objection to it petronius Jul 2012 #19

Exactly. ProgressiveEconomist Jul 2012 #27

States are submitting mental health records to the NICS... -..__... Jul 2012 #69

Good for him. UnrepentantLiberal Jul 2012 #21

I wish I owned a gun store...I see an up turn in sales n/t Moltisanti Jul 2012 #23

Of course you do you precious little flower.... DainBramaged Jul 2012 #61

Just a lot of talk. I seriously doubt anything is going to happen. JoeInNy Jul 2012 #24

which would once against decimate any chance of us pushing a democratic agenda alabama_for_obama Jul 2012 #44

So, what kind of activism do you do for hunger, homelessness, or tax policy? Kolesar Jul 2012 #57

None, except hoping against hope that poor people can't afford guns Scootaloo Jul 2012 #76

uh, probably more than you. but that is irrelevant and not the topic of discussion. alabama_for_obama Jul 2012 #93

Unless he has a plan to overturn Heller and Miller its just talk davepc Jul 2012 #28

Here is a little case study for you to consider TouchOfGray Jul 2012 #29

Shows fortitude. Shows initiative. Shows Presidentiality. truthisfreedom Jul 2012 #30

Post removed Post removed Jul 2012 #31

well gee, I guess the pot vote will go to the repukes, and I know he had the gun vote wrapped up still_one Jul 2012 #36

Although I applaud him for speaking out.. humbled_opinion Jul 2012 #32

good point and something i didnt even think about. loli phabay Jul 2012 #35

anyone who know anything about rifles knows that the AK-47 is a much more durable weapon than the still_one Jul 2012 #38

So he's going to go on record JoeyT Jul 2012 #34

Actually I think it is about time that people realize what the issues really are. Woman and civil still_one Jul 2012 #39

The Most Important Ideological Election since 1932 bucolic_frolic Jul 2012 #58

I agree with you. /nt still_one Jul 2012 #102

This is the same thing as Pelosi saying it would be ‘really important’ to take on med. marijuana... Poll_Blind Jul 2012 #40

"AK-47s belong in the hands of soldiers"....or wizards.... Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #45

I'm glad I bought my AR-15 when I did. Dr_Scholl Jul 2012 #47

"I'm glad I bought my AR-15 when I did" Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #48

no the ak is for orcs, the ar is for goblins and hobbits. loli phabay Jul 2012 #53

Post removed Post removed Jul 2012 #56

A .223 round will never take down a two-headed ogre. Dash87 Jul 2012 #74

I bought mine when it became clear that the state of California was going to pass it's own "AW" ban slackmaster Jul 2012 #67

Do you get hard just thinking about it? Hell Hath No Fury Jul 2012 #114

Oh yeah. Dr_Scholl Jul 2012 #123

Just when AK47s were consistently under $400.... n/t Moltisanti Jul 2012 #130

A warning from the 1990's when Gun Rights groups where MUCH WEAKER.... virginia mountainman Jul 2012 #49

Here that? It's the sound of the GOP collectively cumming in their pants NickB79 Jul 2012 #50

Our obsessive focus on the fact that Holmes had an assault rifle xxenderwigginxx Jul 2012 #52

Risky but needed to be said. DCBob Jul 2012 #54

Good for him and nothing to worry about politically... polichick Jul 2012 #55

The right will freak out SmittynMo Jul 2012 #59

Graded Gun Licenses. JoePhilly Jul 2012 #60

Thanks JoePhilly. Makes a lot of sense. russspeakeasy Jul 2012 #65

How about we do that for voting? Missycim Jul 2012 #68

Which... beevul Jul 2012 #126

BS. JoePhilly Jul 2012 #127

Fundamental understanding of whats currently allowed is important. beevul Jul 2012 #131

Ok, so the election is over now Ter Jul 2012 #62

Right, now we know gun owners are simply sheep. DainBramaged Jul 2012 #66

Gee, I wonder why there was a rush on guns this past week 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #63

Open up the NICS background check system to non-federal firearms licensees slackmaster Jul 2012 #64

What? I make two practical suggestions that few gun owners disagree with, and NOBODY responds? slackmaster Jul 2012 #72

Please stop trying to shut down the discussion with your rational and petronius Jul 2012 #81

You big bully!!1!11!!! n/t PavePusher Jul 2012 #85

You just nailed my vote MR. PRESIDENT CountAllVotes Jul 2012 #73

I don't think this will hurt him with the GOP PAC known as the NRA anyway Tom Ripley Jul 2012 #75

+ 1 Bazillion! Shadowflash Jul 2012 #77

good! Sanity! fascisthunter Jul 2012 #79

I don't see a CALL for anything. savalez Jul 2012 #83

This is crazy. Atypical Liberal Jul 2012 #84

No, no, NO!!!! PavePusher Jul 2012 #86

Nobody. Fucking. Cares. About. Your. Parsing. Of. Minutia. onehandle Jul 2012 #87

You go ahead and keep believing that. It's unfortunate you don't grasp the President's nuance. slackmaster Jul 2012 #89

He can't grasp it, because it is over his head. virginia mountainman Jul 2012 #109

thank you onehandle fascisthunter Jul 2012 #96

Talk to the OP about it. Atypical Liberal Jul 2012 #101

Um, this is a pretty huge fucking bit of "minutia" 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #112

So, you endorse ignorance? PavePusher Jul 2012 #118

onehandle is PROUD of his ignorance slackmaster Jul 2012 #129

This message was self-deleted by its author onehandle Jul 2012 #120

Nice sock puppet post! slackmaster Jul 2012 #128

Yes, your post suggests you are crazy fascisthunter Jul 2012 #97

It could be a way of sounding like he's making a point 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #111

I , Walter Mit Romney, solemnly swear that I will Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #94

just what do you think he's messing with? wordpix Jul 2012 #108

He's messing with a huge voting block of gun owners Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #116

the issue is the nation is awash in guns wordpix Jul 2012 #121

At the risk of sounding like a total redneck (which I was) Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #122

Good talk, now help make it happen. Hell Hath No Fury Jul 2012 #113

Not really.. virginia mountainman Jul 2012 #124

wow..someone used an ak47 in a crime? backwoodsbob Jul 2012 #125