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In reply to the discussion: Please support the National African American Gun Association. [View all]friendly_iconoclast
(15,333 posts)18. Gun control advocates here have *always* been willing to elide and defend racism...
...if it advances their cause, and occasionally they've even defended the endorsement of Republicans running against Democrats.
Michael Bloomberg got support here for his racist "stop and frisk" policies:
(small reminder of which)
Note the comments in the following threads:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10023135759
https://upload.democraticunderground.com/1017568306
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287513519
https://www.democraticunderground.com/117215365
Here's where a 'leading DU gun control advocate' urges support for Republicans running against two good
Democrats- and lied about the Pubbie's voting records while they were at it:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10141556670
"Gabby Giffords’ Gun Control Group Endorses Two Republican Senators"
(L)et's look at how the Democratic opposition stacks up.
-Tammy Duckworth, Democrat, combat vet, lost both legs in Iraq. Pro-choice, pro-ACA, supports comprehensive immigration reform with a pathway to citizenship for those in the country illegally, would admit 100,000 Syrian refugees into the United States. Rated 7% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record.
-Katie McGinty, Democrat, has not held an elected office. Served as an environmental advisor to Vice President Al Gore and President Bill Clinton, pro-business, supports gay marriage, Affordable Care Act, she is also pro-choice. Scored 100% on CeaseFire Pennsylvania survey, Expanding state background checks to cover the private sale of long guns, Requiring background checks for ammunition sales, Requiring firearms dealers to tell the police when a customer fails a background check
-Tammy Duckworth, Democrat, combat vet, lost both legs in Iraq. Pro-choice, pro-ACA, supports comprehensive immigration reform with a pathway to citizenship for those in the country illegally, would admit 100,000 Syrian refugees into the United States. Rated 7% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record.
-Katie McGinty, Democrat, has not held an elected office. Served as an environmental advisor to Vice President Al Gore and President Bill Clinton, pro-business, supports gay marriage, Affordable Care Act, she is also pro-choice. Scored 100% on CeaseFire Pennsylvania survey, Expanding state background checks to cover the private sale of long guns, Requiring background checks for ammunition sales, Requiring firearms dealers to tell the police when a customer fails a background check
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10028123984#post28
Don't vote party, vote gun violence. That's why Gabby Gifford's has endorsed two Republicans for senate. The two have consistently voted against the NRA and for her that's the most important issue for the short term.
Even if it is for only one or two election cycles, if the NRA's mythological omnipotence can be defeated and shown for being a mile deep and an inch wide it is worth it.
Even if it is for only one or two election cycles, if the NRA's mythological omnipotence can be defeated and shown for being a mile deep and an inch wide it is worth it.
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seriously? i don't support guns beyond the absolute minimum. Who cares who's organization is
samsingh
Jun 2020
#3
That may be what it takes! Wouldn't it be nice if all guns were heavily regulated.
BComplex
Jun 2020
#6
Absolutely not true. When assault rifles were banned during Clinton, we had far fewer deaths.
BComplex
Jun 2020
#21
Your inability to answer questions speaks volumes and is an answer. n/t
discntnt_irny_srcsm
Jun 2020
#27
Quoting one's own prior statements and simply reiterating them only demonstrates
friendly_iconoclast
Jun 2020
#30
Gun control advocates here have *always* been willing to elide and defend racism...
friendly_iconoclast
Jun 2020
#18