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In reply to the discussion: Some common sense gun control. [View all]AnotherMcIntosh
(11,064 posts)46. Michael Moore seems to think that Big Pharma and their pharmaceuticals should be investigated.
He, of course, produced and directed Bowling for Columbine.
The following (and the heading) is from UTube:
It's also worth noting that the first AWB did not prevent or reduce the Columbine High School shooting.
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If a goal for DU is to elect more Democrats, repeating the events leading to the 1994 losses is
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2013
#1
In Bill Clinton's autobiography, he attributes the 1994 losses to the AWB.
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2013
#4
Here's some of Clinton's words. For any anti-gunners, what is wrong with Bill Clinton's analysis?
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2013
#9
Yeah, and if Clinton says that again we can just say that he's an NRA lobbyist repeating
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2013
#79
You say that you are opposed to hyperbole, yet you dishonor the memories of the children who were
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2013
#88
GARRISON KEILLOR also expressed his views on more than one occasion. See, e.g., #47.
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2013
#48
that was a generation ago. the NRA is not what it used to be, people dislike them now....
bettyellen
Jan 2013
#27
Maybe most voters make decisions without relying upon the "NRA" boogeyman.
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2013
#30
Really. Your fantasies are based on 20- 30 years ago, LOL. Grow up- it's not the 80's anymore!
bettyellen
Jan 2013
#64
You trust the NRA to give us real #s, and I do not, LOL. It's because of a lot of racist paranoia
bettyellen
Jan 2013
#75
I know of no one who is ignoring violence. And if you are an expert on "NRA" strategy, then you
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2013
#40
Oh, I know I won't persuade you. I just want to see you gone. You don't represent ...
Scuba
Jan 2013
#42
Do you consider GARRISON KEILLOR to be someone who doesn't represent Democratic values?
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2013
#47
I know nothing about Keillor's politics. I do know that if Democrats are afraid to stand up ...
Scuba
Jan 2013
#49
What specific changes do you propose Congress make to 18 USC Chapter 44 and 26 USC Chapter 53
jody
Jan 2013
#5
Closing the gun show loophole (I really hate that term) is easier than an AWB
Recursion
Jan 2013
#15
I agree, and before going any further then your OP in gun control, I'd rather diminish the NRA first
KittyWampus
Jan 2013
#34
How, exactly, would you "diminish the NRA first". The NRA is a boogeyman needed by anti-gunners.
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2013
#41
Michael Moore seems to think that Big Pharma and their pharmaceuticals should be investigated.
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2013
#46
Umm, over two hundred years of various Supreme Court decisions and interpretations,
MadHound
Jan 2013
#58
We need to determine a real and quantifiable problem, and then pass legislation against it.
OneTenthofOnePercent
Jan 2013
#69
"We need to determine a real and quantifiable problem, and then ..." That will slow things down.
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2013
#89