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michigandem58

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Sat Dec 15, 2012, 04:00 PM Dec 2012

"The NRA is the enabler of mass murderers" - Nadler [View all]

Source: Current (Salon)

In the wake of today's shootings, Democratic Rep. Jerrold Nadler says we need to wage "war" on the gun lobby

New York Democratic Rep. Jerrold Nadler called for a “war” on the National Rifle Association in light of the mass shooting in Connecticut today in an interview with Salon, saying the gun lobby group is the “enabler of mass murderers.”

Nadler, a rare fierce advocate of gun control on Capitol Hill, said the shooting should be a wake-up call to our “crazy attitude to guns” and the power of the gun lobby. He noted that other modern industrialized countries like the U.K., Sweden and Germany witness fewer than 50 gun homicides every year, compared to the roughly 10,000 people killed here. The difference, he said, is that they have “rational gun control regimes,” while we can barely even discuss gun control thanks to the power of the gun lobby.


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Truth. morningfog Dec 2012 #1
Have needed that for a long time. Let's start now. Hoyt Dec 2012 #2
So much is made of the 3 million member NRA pipoman Dec 2012 #3
Exactly right on the money. Thankyou! marble falls Dec 2012 #6
BS. There are many who contribute to organizations that advocate gun controls. The AMA declared byeya Dec 2012 #7
Why can't anyone define "assault weapon"? pipoman Dec 2012 #8
I have a real simple definition: if it points at you, and a bullet comes out, lastlib Dec 2012 #29
As good as any other definition.. pipoman Dec 2012 #48
yeah but gejohnston Dec 2012 #12
That's the same amount of viewers Faux has at any given time NICO9000 Dec 2012 #39
Here they come.... Kingofalldems Dec 2012 #4
As much as the NRA sucks ditchwater, it is not an enabler of mass murder. I don't think the ...... marble falls Dec 2012 #5
Michigan Dem, It's reality, not emotional rationalization. It is not overblown. saidsimplesimon Dec 2012 #9
if a situation like this doesn't make you emotional BainsBane Dec 2012 #11
Emotions is what makes this stuff worse and helps repeat them. marble falls Dec 2012 #36
Emotions are normal and healthy BainsBane Dec 2012 #38
The NRA Defends The 2nd Amendment Which Enables The Politics - They Are Responsible cantbeserious Dec 2012 #26
They are not responsible for the bad wiring in mentaly unstable shooters. I loathe the NRA and .... marble falls Dec 2012 #35
They're responsible for too many fucking guns Zoeisright Dec 2012 #51
They Are Responsible For The Politics That Enables This Gun Crazed Society Called America cantbeserious Dec 2012 #53
You are fucking wrong. Zoeisright Dec 2012 #50
Count me in as a soldier in that war BainsBane Dec 2012 #10
Was the shooter even a member of the NRA? randome Dec 2012 #13
More Power than they deserve really? classykaren Dec 2012 #18
Forgot about that. Point taken. randome Dec 2012 #25
Why is that relevant? jeff47 Dec 2012 #19
Yeah. I get your point. randome Dec 2012 #24
It would seem so.. Cha Dec 2012 #14
That's nonsense. David__77 Dec 2012 #15
The NRA Opposes An Assault Weapons Ban triplepoint Dec 2012 #16
The weapons used were not assault weapons krispos42 Dec 2012 #22
Just so happens that rifle is used by navy seals BainsBane Dec 2012 #31
No rifle was used in this massacre. krispos42 Dec 2012 #43
You're sadly out of date. KeepItReal Dec 2012 #46
Last I heard, a rifle was found in the guy's trunk. krispos42 Dec 2012 #47
He had three weapons BainsBane Dec 2012 #49
Cut the shit. krispos42 Dec 2012 #55
I'm sorry. BainsBane Dec 2012 #57
My town is like Newtown krispos42 Dec 2012 #58
Whatever they are, ban them. n/t godai Dec 2012 #34
How Long You Been In a Coma There Jethro Troll? triplepoint Dec 2012 #52
Oh, lordy lordy, a fresh fish to deal with. krispos42 Dec 2012 #56
And yet it or they managed to assault 20 children and six adults REALLY well. aquart Dec 2012 #62
I agree. krispos42 Dec 2012 #65
Thanks for the videos and the post. freshwest Dec 2012 #59
CORRECT Skittles Dec 2012 #17
Yes, the NRA is the enabler of mass murderers, and mass murders. Maineman Dec 2012 #20
Self removal krispos42 Dec 2012 #21
Fuck the NRA Shivering Jemmy Dec 2012 #30
Jerrold Nadler, not Ralph Nader. ellisonz Dec 2012 #32
*sigh* you're right. krispos42 Dec 2012 #45
We all make mistakes. ellisonz Dec 2012 #61
That would help a lot. krispos42 Dec 2012 #64
Horseshit! pscot Dec 2012 #33
Well, it's clear that either you didn't read the article very well, llmart Dec 2012 #42
here and in mexico nt Deep13 Dec 2012 #23
I hereby enlist as a soldier in this war. lastlib Dec 2012 #27
Drive them into the sea Shivering Jemmy Dec 2012 #28
Nadler said Obama needs to "exploit this" UndahCovah Dec 2012 #37
Exploit the opportunity. OrwellwasRight Dec 2012 #40
WE the PEOPLE, surrendered our civil responsibilities to repug rt wing nuts: NRA CarmanK Dec 2012 #41
NRA members are moral monsters Luschnig Dec 2012 #44
K&R! KoKo Dec 2012 #54
Absolutely. As are its supporters and apologists. villager Dec 2012 #60
The NRA, much like the GOP, has lost its way. Instead of being a force for good when it comes to spicegal Dec 2012 #63
hooo boy... DU gun Nuts getting their asses handed to them fascisthunter Dec 2012 #66
yeah, a war. isn't that the way the govermentt attempts to solve all problems .... olddad56 Dec 2012 #67
The NRA is a terrorist organization! Odin2005 Dec 2012 #68
Kick ellisonz Dec 2012 #69
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