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kpete

(71,996 posts)
Wed Jan 6, 2016, 09:30 PM Jan 2016

Liberals Roar As Elizabeth Warren Vows To Mobilize Democrats To Defeat The NRA [View all]



“If the Republican Party would rather work for the NRA than the American people and if they won’t do their jobs to keep our children safe, then somebody else has to step up,”
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) charged during a press call Wednesday afternoon, hosted by the White House with members of Congress to discuss President Obama’s actions to reduce gun violence.

Senator Warren framed the issue around keeping our kids and families safer, “I wanted to be on this call today… because we can’t keep waiting to take action that will help stop gun violence in this country and help keep our kids and families safer.”

“The Republicans who control Congress have had all of the time in the world to do something about gun violence,”
Warren explained, continuing, “And every time the Democrats have tried to get even the smallest reforms passed the Republicans have flatly refused.”

The Massachusetts Senator crystallized the issue by calling out Republicans for working for the NRA instead of the people, “If the Republican Party would rather work for the NRA than the American people and if they won’t do their jobs to keep our children safe, then somebody else has to step up.”





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Sad BeyondGeography Jan 2016 #1
I'll help. pnwmom Jan 2016 #2
Me, too. Go, Elizabeth! :) Hortensis Jan 2016 #93
Yeah, but what about all the 'DUers' who laugh at dead children... onehandle Jan 2016 #3
and name one DU member Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #4
He won't because there are none, he just likes to tell tall tales about firearm owning DU'ers. eom. GGJohn Jan 2016 #6
I know it is bait Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #7
Because they've all been reasonable.... daleanime Jan 2016 #30
Not quite sure what to make of your post, GGJohn Jan 2016 #32
yes actually DU members Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #33
You sure do like to lie about DU'ers. GGJohn Jan 2016 #5
I am sure he will provide a link Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #8
Satire? Right? GGJohn Jan 2016 #9
well maybe in a few more minutes Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #11
They are trolls or soon to be gone from DU. If I see them I will certainly alert. The Wielding Truth Jan 2016 #10
well he says they are here Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #12
As will I. GGJohn Jan 2016 #13
I think we are being hit hard with politcal trolls. This was alerted and voted to stay 2-5. The Wielding Truth Jan 2016 #15
what was the OP? Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #17
I see you threadjacking as a distraction ... Tortmaster Jan 2016 #96
not thread jacking to call out Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #97
Why do you care so much about his avatar? eom. GGJohn Jan 2016 #100
ah, come on Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #14
Still waiting for that link? GGJohn Jan 2016 #18
must be scared Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #19
What the holy freaking fuck?? bvf Jan 2016 #31
yep Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #34
I've watched Uponthegears Jan 2016 #103
there are DUers more upset over penis analogies than by dead children Skittles Jan 2016 #125
Did Liz forget the 2014 mid-term results which were after Congress crushed gun control in 2013? aikoaiko Jan 2016 #16
Yeah was so sad that Capito replaced Rockefeller hollowdweller Jan 2016 #20
It's not "the gun issue" BeyondGeography Jan 2016 #24
it's because they started Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #26
Who is "they"? BeyondGeography Jan 2016 #38
Uh, Sen. Feinstein introduced an AWB and mag. size limits, GGJohn Jan 2016 #41
The NRA turned tail on the bill long before that BeyondGeography Jan 2016 #42
nope Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #44
Yup BeyondGeography Jan 2016 #47
And Sen. Feinstein introducing those 2 addendums to the main bill gave them all the ammo GGJohn Jan 2016 #52
So you admit the NRA was always opposed to Manchin-Toomey BeyondGeography Jan 2016 #56
I never said they weren't, but Sen. Feinstein was the icing on the cake to really rally GGJohn Jan 2016 #61
NRA started feeling the heat from the grassroots so they changed their position. hollowdweller Jan 2016 #79
Every thing I posted is the truth, GGJohn Jan 2016 #45
Your truth BeyondGeography Jan 2016 #50
And I'll go with Sen. Reid. eom. GGJohn Jan 2016 #53
This is why gun control activists continue to lose. aikoaiko Jan 2016 #73
One minor pre-Obama Admin. example almost nine years ago...truly pathetic on your part BeyondGeography Jan 2016 #77
I can only tell you why you're failing. I can't make you stop failing. aikoaiko Jan 2016 #83
And you might have noticed that the Right in this country is allergic to helping Obama on any level BeyondGeography Jan 2016 #85
I'm a Democrat. Just not who believes we've always done the right thing with gun control aikoaiko Jan 2016 #86
Your implicit defense of Wayne LaPierre's destructive tactics is duly noted BeyondGeography Jan 2016 #87
You're welcome. I support Democrats as best I can. aikoaiko Jan 2016 #88
Sen. Feinstein Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #43
Fighting back is fine hollowdweller Jan 2016 #78
Obama is not pursuing UBC's at the expense of the White House next Nov. BeyondGeography Jan 2016 #82
I think most people would rather stay true to their own convictions than be scared off by prophecy. LanternWaste Jan 2016 #89
Post hoc ergo propter hoc. nt/ Gore1FL Jan 2016 #108
Not quite. aikoaiko Jan 2016 #109
HUGE K & R !!! WillyT Jan 2016 #21
Same Here! onehandle Jan 2016 #22
Still waiting for that link. GGJohn Jan 2016 #23
guess he ran away again Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #27
Yup, but unfortunately, there are some here who will actually beileve him, GGJohn Jan 2016 #28
I know, sad Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #29
so are you going to post names or a link? Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #25
Maybe that poster has you on ignore. Rex Jan 2016 #75
very possible Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #81
Me too Omaha Steve Jan 2016 #84
Well said, Senator Warren! blue neen Jan 2016 #35
Agreed. I'll be sending her yet another check for her continued fight against the right. onehandle Jan 2016 #37
Got that link yet? GGJohn Jan 2016 #39
guess he is ashamed to admit Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #46
still waiting for a link or a name Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #40
Why do you and poster #39 ask questions of other posters at exactly the same time? blue neen Jan 2016 #48
does that matter Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #49
Does it matter that you two post at the exact same time? blue neen Jan 2016 #54
no I react and apparently so does he Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #57
Onehandle made the outrageous accusation that some DU'ers were laughing about GGJohn Jan 2016 #58
So what if we show up on threads concerning firearms? GGJohn Jan 2016 #55
Oh, so you do show up on threads concerning firearms at the same time. blue neen Jan 2016 #59
Not always. GGJohn Jan 2016 #62
Well here you are right here defending the NRA: blue neen Jan 2016 #64
Thats it? Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #65
No, I'm not, I'm ridiculing the author of that piece. GGJohn Jan 2016 #67
You're ridiculing the author? blue neen Jan 2016 #70
Well, that's you opinion, mine is different. GGJohn Jan 2016 #71
why, I am for UBC Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #63
Actually, it would be even nicer if I actually understood what you're saying in your posts. blue neen Jan 2016 #66
You have a good and restful night. eom. GGJohn Jan 2016 #68
Good night, have a great night Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #69
apparently someone wants to control where and when Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #60
Doing nothing sure hasn't worked gratuitous Jan 2016 #36
K&R... spanone Jan 2016 #51
Wow. Love this Number23 Jan 2016 #72
Gawd I love Senator Warren! Stellar Jan 2016 #74
No one wants to keep our kids safe. ileus Jan 2016 #76
12/15 hollowdweller Jan 2016 #80
The argument MJJP21 Jan 2016 #90
Are you all STILL whining? Uponthegears Jan 2016 #91
Alcohol kills more than 4,300 underaged drinkers annually. Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2016 #98
Let us quickly address Uponthegears Jan 2016 #102
I'll address your central points in turn -- Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2016 #104
Thank you for your response Uponthegears Jan 2016 #105
Columbine was perpetrated during the time the AWB was imposed. Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2016 #110
Two simple questions Uponthegears Jan 2016 #111
You vastly overestimate the power of the 1994 AWB. dairydog91 Jan 2016 #113
That's actually the point Uponthegears Jan 2016 #116
And my point was that AWBs as constructed would NOT reduce the death toll. dairydog91 Jan 2016 #120
Sorry I missed this Uponthegears Jan 2016 #129
But you won't accept reduction. You will only demand greater encroachments against those Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2016 #114
That's just silly Uponthegears Jan 2016 #117
I didn't say "laws" I said "encroachments." Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2016 #118
Making up a pseudotechnical term (Now it's "HPHCSAR") doesn't make the argument better. dairydog91 Jan 2016 #112
Typical Uponthegears Jan 2016 #115
And I gave you a clear definition if you actually wanted meaningful change. dairydog91 Jan 2016 #119
Dare I say Uponthegears Jan 2016 #121
It can simultaneously be a dig AND be honest. dairydog91 Jan 2016 #122
Well now Uponthegears Jan 2016 #123
excellent reason to go to the polls, folks librechik Jan 2016 #92
A REAL leader!!! Not waiting for the party, not waiting for permission ... getting out and doin a uponit7771 Jan 2016 #94
100th Rec. Thank you, Senator Warren. Hekate Jan 2016 #95
LOL! liberalnarb Jan 2016 #99
Kickin' Faux pas Jan 2016 #101
Meow maybe... TipTok Jan 2016 #106
k UTUSN Jan 2016 #107
i'm glad to see this. MariaThinks Jan 2016 #124
I wish she'd mobilize Americans to defeat the TPP tularetom Jan 2016 #126
Most liberals oppose the extremist stance of the NRA, cheapdate Jan 2016 #127
hey hillary DonCoquixote Jan 2016 #128
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