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34. I also agree that we should not legislate from an emotional place

Reply to adieu (Reply #23)

Thu Apr 18, 2013, 02:05 PM

Apr 2013

But the background checks are common sense. Perhaps it will pass down the road but I doubt it.

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Begich Explains Background Check ‘No’ Vote: We Shouldn’t Legislate With Our Emotions [View all] DonViejo Apr 2013 OP

Asshole gaspee Apr 2013 #1

ALL gun buyers should have a criminal background check. Simple as that to me. Sunlei Apr 2013 #2

He won't vote on emotion because he doesn't have a heart. Laurian Apr 2013 #3

+1 villager Apr 2013 #22

Can't allow compassion to get in the way of his fundraising. After all, there's power to be had. Dollface Apr 2013 #38

Fucking asshole. I liked Ted Stevens better. nt geek tragedy Apr 2013 #4

Uh, I don't you would have gotten a different result with Stevens Kelvin Mace Apr 2013 #21

then lets go on facts bowens43 Apr 2013 #5

Ban Unnecessary Wars?? Macoy51 Apr 2013 #47

No, *you* legislate with your big open pocketbook and your miniscule tackle MotherPetrie Apr 2013 #6

Ass. nt onehandle Apr 2013 #7

Mark are you now feeling some heat for your shameful vote? Botany Apr 2013 #8

Was he around under GWB? Did he vote for the 'gut-reaction' Patriot Act? sinkingfeeling Apr 2013 #9

No, he is new. Nt awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #25

His facebook page Sedona Apr 2013 #10

what about drug and alchohol testing...or something? CarrieLynne Apr 2013 #11

Fine, asshole . . . Brigid Apr 2013 #12

He only cares about his re-election kimbutgar Apr 2013 #13

Said the NRA bought and paid for harlot! benld74 Apr 2013 #14

Yes, Turbineguy Apr 2013 #15

Really??? Well WTF happened with 911 then??? So its bad now but good then?? L0oniX Apr 2013 #16

NRA Shill neverforget Apr 2013 #17

"We should legislate only with the NRA's emotions." n/t Orsino Apr 2013 #18

yep dangerous times to do things with emotion. which is what he did PatrynXX Apr 2013 #19

Senator Begich, drm604 Apr 2013 #20

BEEP BOOP I AM SENATOR TK-421 Arkana Apr 2013 #32

I agree we shouldn't legislate with our emotions adieu Apr 2013 #23

I also agree that we should not legislate from an emotional place Mojorabbit Apr 2013 #34

Lame excuse... uh clem Apr 2013 #24

sent an email to his office d_b Apr 2013 #26

But your "no" vote was indeed based on emotions, Begich: FEAR and GREED. nt SunSeeker Apr 2013 #27

F*ck him and his little dog too! lark Apr 2013 #28

What would Begich have done on December 8, 1941? earthside Apr 2013 #29

I think he means: "We should legislate based on money, not emotions." n/t pampango Apr 2013 #30

Yeah, fuck Mark Begich. Like forever. Arkana Apr 2013 #31

logic fail. blackspade Apr 2013 #33

what a dickweed.... dhill926 Apr 2013 #35

A Closed Mind Is Unconducive To Policymaking DallasNE Apr 2013 #36

It's "EMOTIONAL" VA_Jill Apr 2013 #37

That is not an explanation. /nt Ash_F Apr 2013 #39

Let me guess, he is Sarah Palin's best hunting buddy. smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #40

Well, Mr. Begich, you certainly aren't legislating with any spine or nuts. ncteechur Apr 2013 #41

How about we legislate with our integrity... YvonneCa Apr 2013 #42

Greed is an emotion. Unfortunately, you legislated in accordance with it. Nihil Apr 2013 #43

Yeah, we are all nervous women, aren't we? bemildred Apr 2013 #44

I never want to hear that this doof voted for any military deployment demwing Apr 2013 #45

Wait until they find that the Marathon bombers bought weapons legally....with no background check. Evasporque Apr 2013 #46

He can go to hell Politicub Apr 2013 #48

Begich now has his rationale for voting against immigration reform.... DonViejo Apr 2013 #49