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In reply to the discussion: The Aussies Had a Gun Massacre Problem. THEY FIXED IT! WHY CAN'T WE? [View all]AZ Progressive
(3,411 posts)108. We let Industry control our Government
The NRA is simply a front group for the Arms Industry. We let industries and the religion of money control our Government. We let industry fund Right Wing think tanks and the right wing talking heads spew tons of propaganda (as well as an enabling media) that destroy any chance of having a meaningful discussion on important issues. The Australians, they didn't. They have a functional government. We have a dysfunctional government that can hardly solve problems anymore as a result of Industries and their propaganda.
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The Aussies Had a Gun Massacre Problem. THEY FIXED IT! WHY CAN'T WE? [View all]
Eric the Reddish
Dec 2012
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Their pals in the conspiracy world and Rush and Beck haven't though - neither has ALEC.
freshwest
Dec 2012
#128
The NRA will be back, they are just waiting until people cool down over this incident
cstanleytech
Dec 2012
#159
We are a nation of privileged children who want all the toys but non of the responsibilities.
leeroysphitz
Dec 2012
#5
Guns are already regulated. Just extend the same rules from automatic to semi-auto firearms.
leveymg
Dec 2012
#10
Why do you cherish that Amendment so much, when all the other Amendments have been
jonesgirl
Dec 2012
#41
Commonwealth was heir to the empire. The rump of empire. The evolution of empire.
MrModerate
Dec 2012
#174
Your Item 2 is very, very, very important to young Australians of my acquaintance.
MrModerate
Dec 2012
#175
We piss that much away every year on greenskeeping on military golf courses!
xtraxritical
Dec 2012
#137
Take it out of the Defense budget. Plenty of waste there, to cover a buyback.
SammyWinstonJack
Dec 2012
#53
Of course, the U.S. can do the same. Legislators make waaaaaay too much money off
valerief
Dec 2012
#11
Why? Most Aussies live in cities and suburbs, just like here. What's the difference?
leveymg
Dec 2012
#13
There are people that would donate BILLIONS to the Gov for the buyback program...
Firebrand Gary
Dec 2012
#14
If they're willing to spend that kind of money they don't need the government...just a few dozen
pop topcan
Dec 2012
#152
The UK got rid of most guns after another School Shootong, 16 children 1 Adult..........
kooljerk666
Dec 2012
#15
I agree fewer guns mean fewer homicides. I do not believe legal restrictions mean fewer guns
Recursion
Dec 2012
#59
But from what I'm seeing, the rate of firearms ownership didn't go down in Australia, either
Recursion
Dec 2012
#67
The argument is that Australia hasn't had a mass shooting since 1996, which is untrue
Recursion
Dec 2012
#87
All murders are down but the percentage commited by firearms stays pretty constant.
progressoid
Dec 2012
#47
Not only would this never happen within the Corporate Republic, it would never even
harun
Dec 2012
#27
Just imagine how much lower it would be without Lord Rupert and his minions pushing the hate button?
Ford_Prefect
Dec 2012
#28
We got the same decrease in homicides by firearms, without getting rid of the firearms
Recursion
Dec 2012
#30
Assault weapons are so rarely used in crimes that they don't even show up in the stats
Recursion
Dec 2012
#63
I think the assault weapons ban was stupid. I bet you would too, if you learned what it actually did
Recursion
Dec 2012
#72
AK-47 and all fully automatic rifles are already highly regulated - nearly illegal.
Indydem
Dec 2012
#120
Why can't we? Simply 'cause too many pols and other Americans view the right to pack
indepat
Dec 2012
#96
There's been no massacres since the gun reform happened in Australia...
Violet_Crumble
Dec 2012
#165
Because the right wingers are quick to come back with nonsensical BS excuses for gun worship
Sarah Ibarruri
Dec 2012
#122
Easy answer. Apathy and stupidity. Approx 68% of eligible voters either didnt bother to vote
rhett o rick
Dec 2012
#133
Aussies are tough folks, and they bit the bullet. Our gun "enthusiasts" don't have the guts to try
Hoyt
Dec 2012
#153
To Be Cynical - Because NRA Supporters And Gun Apologists Would Rather Die Supporting
cantbeserious
Dec 2012
#170