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Discussion in 'Community' started by Ghost, Dec 6, 2012.

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  1. Juliet316

    Juliet316 Chosen One star 10

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    Guess that's why he decided to join the gun legistlation filibuster today. He's going to need the NRA and a whole host of extreme right wingers to win re-election now.
     
  2. heels1785

    heels1785 Skywalker Saga + JCC Manager / Finally Won A Draft star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    I don't see the turtle or Mother Jones coming out of this looking good. McConnell no doubt trying to gin up a controversy to boost horrific approval ratings, but it looks like he may have stumbled into the right door. This looks shady.
     
  3. Emperor_Billy_Bob

    Emperor_Billy_Bob Jedi Grand Master star 7

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    What a prophet this guy was. I bet he is a handsome devil.

    http://www.politico.com/story/2013/04/senate-gun-control-deal-rejected-90225.html?hp=t1_3
     
  4. Ghost

    Ghost Chosen One star 8

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    It's not over yet, they just need 5 votes to break the filibuster. They have 55 votes to pass it. And Boehner has said he would allow it to be voted on in the House, so most Democrats with enough Republicans should pass it there. It's the filibuster that's the problem.

    Not sure why 16 Republicans voted for cloture to begin debate, but only 4 voted for cloture to end debate.
     
  5. KnightWriter

    KnightWriter Administrator Emeritus star 9 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    The NRA won a tactical victory at the expense of a major strategic error. The next time a mass shooting happens, particularly if it's within the next year, a lot of eyes will turn toward the NRA, and they'll face more heat than ever. Eventually, they're not going to be able to stop gun control victories from being won. They should have given up a bit of ground to preserve most of what they've gained.

    Bad call.
     
  6. AAAAAH

    AAAAAH Jedi Knight star 4

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    well i guess all we can do is wait eagerly for the next mass shooting.
     
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  7. heels1785

    heels1785 Skywalker Saga + JCC Manager / Finally Won A Draft star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    Shootings and the NRA have been co-existing long before now. Until Senators stop fearing the effect that the NRA lobby will have on their re-election, no chance. This was the best opportunity with a friendly Senate and White House they'll likely have for a long time.
     
  8. LandoThe CapeCalrissian

    LandoThe CapeCalrissian Jedi Youngling star 3

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    I love all the people who are shocked that special interest groups and their lobbies run every facet of this country..
     
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  9. heels1785

    heels1785 Skywalker Saga + JCC Manager / Finally Won A Draft star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    Who is shocked?
     
  10. Rogue_Ten

    Rogue_Ten Chosen One star 7

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    "the sheeple", i hope
     
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  11. heels1785

    heels1785 Skywalker Saga + JCC Manager / Finally Won A Draft star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    "The more things change, the more they stay the same.."
     
  12. LandoThe CapeCalrissian

    LandoThe CapeCalrissian Jedi Youngling star 3

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    I like AV im hoping that movie is good. I love the book and enjoy DiCaprios movies
     
  13. heels1785

    heels1785 Skywalker Saga + JCC Manager / Finally Won A Draft star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    Back atcha. I think it'll be a great one. Baz is a little weird but I have faith.
     
  14. Rogue_Ten

    Rogue_Ten Chosen One star 7

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    to clarify, i was just hoping landothecape would use the word "sheeple" in his reply
     
  15. LandoThe CapeCalrissian

    LandoThe CapeCalrissian Jedi Youngling star 3

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    the sheeple are the ones who are being taken advantage of though... Our current government isn't working for the people as much as they work for special interest groups and big business.
     
  16. Darth-Lando

    Darth-Lando Jedi Grand Master star 6

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    The NRA certainly is. Mass shootings = a boost in gun sales.
     
  17. AAAAAH

    AAAAAH Jedi Knight star 4

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    hmm... well maybe we need to figure out how to do some reverse mass shootings. there will be a huge drop in gun sales. the problem with that, however, is all eyes will turn away from the nra, and they will face the least amount of heat ever.
     
  18. Emperor_Billy_Bob

    Emperor_Billy_Bob Jedi Grand Master star 7

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    We probably need Wayne LaPierre to go on a massive murder spree to really undermine the NRA.
     
  19. VadersLaMent

    VadersLaMent Chosen One star 10

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  20. Emperor_Billy_Bob

    Emperor_Billy_Bob Jedi Grand Master star 7

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    Never been more happy about the fact that I destroyed all my social media accounts.
     
  21. Mortimer Snerd

    Mortimer Snerd Force Ghost star 4

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    Even if CISPA were to pass (which it won't) it's pretty easy to change your password.
     
  22. Ghost

    Ghost Chosen One star 8

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  23. Jabba-wocky

    Jabba-wocky Chosen One star 10

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    Which would help how, given that they are allowed to ask more than once?
     
  24. Emperor_Billy_Bob

    Emperor_Billy_Bob Jedi Grand Master star 7

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    [​IMG]
     
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  25. Ramza

    Ramza Administrator Emeritus star 9 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    "HE'S STEALING MY BIT!"
     
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