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This battle may be about to be won, but not the war by the left...
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Hmm...wondering if maybe he might have just been flushing some more out, vs being "handled" (vy poorly), and simply catching on to the handling?
Well, after reading that single sided article from MSN, I think the NRA could use a financial boost. Wounded they might be, but they're still in the fight and gun owners need to support that fight for our constitutional rights...
Well, after reading that single sided article from MSN, I think the NRA could use a financial boost. Wounded they might be, but they're still in the fight and gun owners need to support that fight for our constitutional rights...
Here's what I always tell NRA haters (and tbh, I'm really not that fond of them myself)...
The NRA has lobbied with ~$5M in 2018. (Lobbying Spending Database - National Rifle Assn, 2018 | OpenSecrets)
That money was garnered by ~5M members and is (supposed to be) the representative voice of 5M people.
Let's compare that to other lobby groups. Big Pharma spent $16M. Blue Cross/Blue Shield spent $12M. Amazon and Facebook spent $8M and $7.5M, respectively. These are all companies that are shaping public policy to enhance the profits of what, less than 100 people total? Do Amazon's warehouse workers benefit from their lobby money? Yea, I didn't think so.
So, what's more democratic - an organization that influences public policy using dollars from 5M people with the goal of protecting a right or an org that influences public policy to enhance the profits for its board of directors? Aren't y'all the same people that say "one man, one vote?"
So, really, let's lay off the NRA hate. And boy, if you think the NRA has politicians in their pocket, you should see the parties Big Pharma and the Assn of Realtors throw. I'm sure their shindigs make the NRA's look like a frat house kegger in comparison.
I'm an NRA life member, and while I do have very deep concerns with how the NRA governs itself, it's looking like personal lobbying from Wayne LaPierre is turning Trump away from more draconian action on guns.
I'll agree to funding healthcare when it comes with the stipulation that you lose your "right to healthcare" for making poor dietary decisions. You can eat your way to the grave for all I care, but if we're going to pay for it as a society, then you need to shoulder the responsibility to stay in shape.We as gun owners need to make a compromise... fund healthcare and deregulate suppressors. Sounds like a fair deal to me.
Agree 100% here. also, if you engage in any other activities that can cause harm, like riding a motorcycle, maybe scuba dive, or maybe even owning a sports car.I'll agree to funding healthcare when it comes with the stipulation that you lose your "right to healthcare" for making poor dietary decisions. You can eat your way to the grave for all I care, but if we're going to pay for it as a society, then you need to shoulder the responsibility to stay in shape.
I'll agree to funding healthcare when it comes with the stipulation that you lose your "right to healthcare" for making poor dietary decisions. You can eat your way to the grave for all I care, but if we're going to pay for it as a society, then you need to shoulder the responsibility to stay in shape.
Agree 100% here. also, if you engage in any other activities that can cause harm, like riding a motorcycle, maybe scuba dive, or maybe even owning a sports car.
I'll agree to funding healthcare when it comes with the stipulation that you lose your "right to healthcare" for making poor dietary decisions. You can eat your way to the grave for all I care, but if we're going to pay for it as a society, then you need to shoulder the responsibility to stay in shape.
I'd prefer to be on the libertarian end of things and simply say it's not the gov's responsibility to provide healthcare.My old job did this. You got a credit for being in shape that basically = your payment.
Not saying I agree with it at a federal level, but its an interesting idea.
Only saying its a very slippery slope. If saying one kind of unhealthy activity will cost you, then why not another.. including firearm ownership.. i mean we all know how government works. I dont think the .gov should be in the health care, or in the general welfare businessThat's not very libertarian..