Gun Control & RKBA

Pullo

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21. The NRA has an atypical view on what constitues good publicity

Fri Jan 18, 2013, 11:38 PM

Jan 2013

The NRA has always had a flair for provocation, its nothing new really. Back in the mid 90's LaPierre was out calling ATF agents "jack-booted thugs" like those of Nazi Germany. This was just before the 1995 OKC bombing, LaPierre's statements caused a huge stir back then. Their post-Newtown press conference many were so appalled by was just business as usual for the group. Anyone who's paid any attention to the NRA over the last few decades should have expected nothing less than they got.

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How the NRA is winning [View all] ProgressiveProfessor Jan 2013 OP

The next massacre will be ignored by the public, is that it? Scuba Jan 2013 #1

I posted without comment. Flabbergasting thing to find in the WaPo given their record ProgressiveProfessor Jan 2013 #2

since they are trying to prevent the last one gejohnston Jan 2013 #6

Another NRA talking point. Why do you keep posting those here? Scuba Jan 2013 #8

I didn't know the BBC was the NRA gejohnston Jan 2013 #9

The BBC is not above echoing what they hear on the US media. Scuba Jan 2013 #10

this was some time ago gejohnston Jan 2013 #12

OK, I'll accept your assertion that this was an aberration. Thanks. Scuba Jan 2013 #13

Oh, you want to see another of your "NRA Talking Points?" Try Barbara Boxer... Eleanors38 Jan 2013 #14

Propaganda is a very effective tool. Starboard Tack Jan 2013 #3

Pro-gun propaganda from the WaPo? ProgressiveProfessor Jan 2013 #4

Actually not really rightsideout Jan 2013 #7

There has been an improvement in WaPo's coverage Eleanors38 Jan 2013 #24

Is WaPo's stuff propaganda? Have they gone over to the Dark Side? Eleanors38 Jan 2013 #16

Why do you think I was referring to WaPo? Starboard Tack Jan 2013 #17

are you saying that "anti" propaganda gejohnston Jan 2013 #18

No, I'm saying the NRA is a very effective propaganda machine. Starboard Tack Jan 2013 #22

So the poll results are propaganda. Eleanors38 Jan 2013 #19

No. They reflect the efficiency of NRA fearmongering. Starboard Tack Jan 2013 #23

I genuinely wasn't clear. While propaganda is important... Eleanors38 Jan 2013 #25

250,000 new members CalFresh Jan 2013 #5

How many members have resigned over this? How many will not renew? Scuba Jan 2013 #15

I don't think the NRA cares how they are 'viewed'. louis-t Jan 2013 #11

The NRA has an atypical view on what constitues good publicity Pullo Jan 2013 #21

Good points. Da age of da Innertube requires hyperbole above all... Eleanors38 Jan 2013 #26

Yep, the GOA and SAF take a more puritanical position on gun rights Pullo Jan 2013 #28

Standing on principle is important. The leadership of the NRA is evil and it must be confronted hrmjustin Jan 2013 #20

What do you think of the new Firearms Policy Coalition? Eleanors38 Jan 2013 #27

I am sorry I have not heard of this group. hrmjustin Jan 2013 #29

they are new gejohnston Jan 2013 #30

We will just have to see how they conduct themselves. hrmjustin Jan 2013 #31

they are a coalition of groups who actually do stuff gejohnston Jan 2013 #32

Are they really nonpartisan? hrmjustin Jan 2013 #33

One does mostly court cases gejohnston Jan 2013 #36

Well I am for give and take on issues and I think there is a need for honest groups to debate this hrmjustin Jan 2013 #37

To be fair, the NRA endorsed Strickland over Kasich as well Pullo Jan 2013 #42

Coalition based, variously, in blue states... Eleanors38 Jan 2013 #34

With most issues there is a give and take. hrmjustin Jan 2013 #35

I think that is the point. Another "arm:" Coalition to Stop Gun violence... Eleanors38 Jan 2013 #38

you also do realize that the NRA virginia mountainman Jan 2013 #39

That does not mean they are good. hrmjustin Jan 2013 #40

Money & power is all that counts. 4M members, 80M gun owners, $300M budget. nt OneTenthofOnePercent Jan 2013 #41