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11. "Meaningful contributions." Yeah, probably figures they didn't spend enough in the
Wed Dec 19, 2012, 03:34 PM
Dec 2012

last campaign. More meaningful contributions to their pet congresscritters, senators, governors, and state legislators.

"To make sure this never happens again." Yep - we can't have this tide in public opinion suddenly turning against us!" Gotta nip THAT one in the bud, 'eh?

If you guys feel this way, why are you allowing NRA talking points here... boston bean Dec 2012 #1
Because the best way to stop them is to MOCK what they're about to say before they say it. TrollBuster9090 Dec 2012 #18
I'm sure that is what you believe is happening here fightthegoodfightnow Dec 2012 #31
I chatted with an avid gun supporter and their response to the shooting LynneSin Dec 2012 #2
Everywhere that I've seen that particular stupid assed argument, my reply Amimnoch Dec 2012 #29
Fuck Yes! HangOnKids Dec 2012 #32
Hello, and thank you :) Amimnoch Dec 2012 #33
Ugh. He always reminds me of a creepy televangelist. progressoid Dec 2012 #3
"We've spent the last few day soul searching - came up empty." Ganja Ninja Dec 2012 #4
They will run roughshod over us and start framing the conversation again if Chorophyll Dec 2012 #5
Are they going to contribute to ban and regulate guns? Nothing else is "meaningful" coming from the Sarah Ibarruri Dec 2012 #6
No, I'm pretty sure they're going to suggest a "voluntary ban" by the gun manufacturers, TrollBuster9090 Dec 2012 #17
You're right. They're scum and will remain scum. nt Sarah Ibarruri Dec 2012 #22
I know. They're changing their name to the National Cake Raffle Association. Their mission will be valerief Dec 2012 #7
Body armor for all kids K-12? Assault weapons for teachers? MADem Dec 2012 #8
Sweet Jesus on a stick! He looks like Major Toht's brother!!!! Grins Dec 2012 #9
Of course, one of the stereotypes we have to fight against is that the average gun 'patriot' TrollBuster9090 Dec 2012 #19
MORE GUNS FOR EVERYBODY! ellisonz Dec 2012 #10
Yay! & Stop with the Soc Sec numbers! Just issue every person a gun at birth!! Problem solved! nt patrice Dec 2012 #13
It's not exactly a NEW idea, is it? TrollBuster9090 Dec 2012 #20
"Meaningful contributions." Yeah, probably figures they didn't spend enough in the calimary Dec 2012 #11
What's the opposite of K&R, oh, I got it . . . FUCK!!! 'em for strangling *O*U*R* FREEDOM!! patrice Dec 2012 #12
And CCW training must begin in kindergarten! countryjake Dec 2012 #14
I'm half expecting that to be their response, just can't see them giving much ground Flabbergasted Dec 2012 #15
I'm pretty sure that's not what they're going to say. This is what they're going to say: TrollBuster9090 Dec 2012 #16
More Guns, Fewer Unions and Lower Taxes will solve this problem. Motown_Johnny Dec 2012 #21
whatcha bet it involves scapegoating the mentally ill BainsBane Dec 2012 #23
A good number of conservatives already have done that RyanThomas Dec 2012 #25
That is already the situation in most states BainsBane Dec 2012 #26
We need more God and more guns in schools! Beartracks Dec 2012 #24
Wayne Lapierre, America's chief terrorist. nt Deep13 Dec 2012 #27
I know more guns...that will make it safer....thats the NRA. Historic NY Dec 2012 #28
Right-wingers always pretend gun control means confiscating all guns... Galraedia Dec 2012 #30
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