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The Pro-Gun Campaign Ad You’ll Probably Like…By a Democrat
Democratic Congressman John Barrow is out to show it’s not just Republicans who can make inroads among gun supporters.
In a new 30-second campaign ad, the Georgia representative picks up a Smith & Wesson handgun his grandfather once used “to stop a lynching” and a rifle his father had “to keep us safe.”
“That’s why I support the Second Amendment and that’s why I’m proud to be endorsed by the NRA,” Barrow says. “These are my guns now, and ain’t nobody going to take them away.”
The four-term congressman is in a tough political fight thanks to a redistricting process that made his seat more Republican-friendly. His opponent, Georgia state representative Lee Anderson, is also touting his record on guns, writing on his website: “I have an A rating from the NRA in the Georgia House, and I will strongly defend our Second Amendment rights in Washington.”
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drphil69
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 1:19pmIf he is really pro- 2nd amendment, he should have changed parties. His party is the enemy of the 2nd amendment.
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RJJinGadsden
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 1:31pmYou have to look back just into recent history. Do you recall both Clinton, then later John Kerry doing their duck hunting photo ops? Kerry was lost during his too. It was funny.
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THX-1138
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 1:45pmHe looks old enough to have joined the party before they went all communist on us…
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762x51
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 1:57pmTrue. Remember, leftists believe in laws that restrict everyone . . . . except them. Look at how they exempted themselves from Obamacare.
Elitists will ban guns for everyone except the police, and military that they control and their private security details. You are a slave at that point.
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Ballot_Box_Revolution
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 3:18pmHA….Party?!?!?!
It’s an illusion…there are more than two sides to every issue…..
I was a republican, and i have had conversations on issues with some republicans that did not know my party affiliation, and they assumed up front that i was a democrat……and vice verse “you can’t be for this or that if you are a (fill in the blank)….hog wash….how can anyone tell me what i am…the world is not so black and white…..
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Klingon00
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 3:50pmI will say this, former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland (D) did more for gun rights in ohio than several decades of Republicans who preceded him. Thankfully the current Governor, John Kasich (R) has done well in expanding and improving the concealed carry law that Ted Strickland signed into law but it just goes to show that Republicans have not always had our 2nd Amendment rights at heart. Do not judge a book by it’s cover (or party affiliation).
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Tom K
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 4:47pm@ DRPHIL69 : But didn’t Obama say during the Second Debate that he was Pro- Second Ammendment ? ( Except for Fully Automatic weapons and Military ” looking ” weapons and any weapon owned by a rival party member and, and, and. . ) John Barrow needs to change his party affiliation.
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chips1
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 5:35pmTOMK:
I thought his name was Clyde Barrow?
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Lt_Scrounge
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 6:06pmThe real problem with “moderate” “Pro gun” Democrats is that they’re not in control of their party. Therefore, you can’t truly vote for them. As “Moderate” or “Pro Gun” as they may be, a vote for them has the potential to put San Fran Nan Pelosi back in as Speaker of the House. That means that unless you support San Fran Nan’s wildly leftist agenda, you CAN’T VOTE FOR A DEMOCRAT no matter how moderate or pro gun that Democrat may be. A vote for ANY Democrat for the House is a vote for a return of San Fran Nan as Speaker. As Speaker, she can basically kick the Republicans out of all bill considerations and even stop them from offering any amendments to bills. That’s exactly what she did on Obamacare and a number of other leftist bills. She will refuse to bring up a budget for debate and consideration like she did the last three years of her tenure as Speaker before. The same goes for any Democrat running for the Senate. Unless you like the way that Dirty Harry Reid blocks any budget from even coming out of committee for debate, you simply can’t vote for a Democrat because ANY Democrat elected to the Senate will permit Reid to remain Senate majority leader and thereby control which laws make it to the Senate floor. Reid is why Obamao has no fear of impeachment. Reid would never allow the trial to occur, or any Democrat Senators to vote for conviction and everyone in DC knows it.
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vanman4446
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 9:37pmRight on brother
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ONLY4UANDME
Posted on October 19, 2012 at 7:38amIt doesn’t matter. After this election the progressives will flock to (infiltrate) the republican party more than ever. That is why it is more important than ever to stay awake and know who you are electing. Its time to stop reelecting people over and over. What makes the Clinton’s so superior than millions of Americans. We have to stop giving our power away and being led like sheep.
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steelpanther
Posted on October 19, 2012 at 1:13pmAnother problem you have is freshman congressmen are generally forced(intimidated) to vote the party line no mater what. This guy may not have this problem, but someone else might have.
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SMann
Posted on October 19, 2012 at 1:19pmI think it’s a good thing to have at least a few gun supporters in the democratic party. Having all the 2nd amend supporters on one side makes gun rights more vulnerable.
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JoeHooligan
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 1:17pmI like the ad, I just don’t like how he had his finger on the trigger as he slammed that bolt forward.
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THX-1138
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 1:43pmI’m thinking that’s a WWI Springfield. It looked like he pressed the trigger on purpose. I don’t know enough about that rifle to tell if that was the “right” way to close the bolt with no ammo (maybe to leave it uncocked?).
Any experts out there?
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THX-1138
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 1:53pmAfter a little research, yup, that’s how you decock those ancient bolt action military rifles.
Hmmm, maybe he does know something about guns…
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kettererbg
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 2:39pmLooks like an old K-98 Mauser. If you pull back on the trigger before you close the bolt, it won’t ****. And it looked like he depressed the bullet feed plate in the reciever before he closed the bolt. Looks to me like he knows the weapon. He ought to give up on the dumbocratic / socialist party.
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Halloween
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 4:45pmIt scares me that the two of you don’t know anything about guns but are going to comment on it anyway. Your Joe Biden Club Card is ready for pick up.
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Sovietairborne
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 4:51pmThat is definitely a K-98k rifle. A German rifle used during WW2. I have several “vet bring backs” of this rifle and I know them VERY well. Kettererbg is 100% correct. The rifle had no ammunition, so the internal magazine’s floor plate had to be depressed. Then the trigger must be pulled while closing the bolt so that the firing pin’s spring is not compressed thus keeping the weapon “de-cocked” and safe for storage.
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Tom K
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 4:53pm@ JOEHOOLIGAN : Say it ain’t so, Joe ! Well I watched the video again and sure enough, there was his middle finger on the trigger of that rifle. Next time you watch a Hollywood left winger in a movie with play guns, count the times that they ” Break the basic gun safety rules “; Running with their finger on the trigger – pointing the business end of a firearm at their buddy.
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chips1
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 6:01pmHOLLOWEEN:
I’ll bet neither one of them is a proctologist, however, they will make a comment about your post.
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Halloween
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 6:31pm@ COW CHIPS1
Yes, they make many comments with out any qualifications. Are you making one also?
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jungle J
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 1:06pmthe stupid will vote for him..some even 7 or 8 times.
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MaximumBobby
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 1:03pmIt’s the National Rifle Association. They look at gun rights and examine candidates records, and rate these politicians based ONLY on those records. They don’t get involved in other issues, because the NRA does represent a wide range of Americans. Some members are even socially liberal on quite a few things, so the NRA sticks to this SINGLE ISSUE.
Use their ratings as part of your comprehensive voting strategy, but don’t blame the NRA for supporting a solid RKBA candidate.
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omgfolks
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 12:57pmSUPPORT THE NRA, buy a gun today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the way we are going in this country your going to need them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Muslims are breeding like roaches all pretending to be Americans sooner than later we will have to defend our ground all over again… BUY A GUN AND LOTS OF AMMO…………………
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banjarmon
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 12:54pmTerm limits!!!
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BCanook
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 1:22pmI think each state should take up the term limits issue. Work together and place a limit on the number of times a politician can run. Once that is reached, they’re done. No switching houses of congress and they would no be eligible in the states that sign on.
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AlBundy
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 4:57pmI agree! TERM LIMITS
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TimPatriot
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 6:43pmI’ve been pushing the idea at a GOP platform level– self imposed term limits as part of the platform!!
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G-WHIZ
Posted on October 19, 2012 at 11:53amSelf-imposed termlimits doesNOT guarrantee the opponents will limmit theirs!!! This is the bigger-picture!!
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smalldog
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 12:40pmBarrow voted against Obamacare. “…Barrow’s vote against health care reform, opens up the need to look at his entire, despicable, anti-working family voting record.” ” But in the end of the day, it’s the grassroots in eastern George who will determine whether an elitist Republican-lite clown with buffoonish visions of senatorial splendor will represent them or if a sincere and hardworking true Blue Democrat is better suited for the job. ” more here http://www.huffingtonpost.com/howie-klein/can-john-barrow-survive-h_b_511684.html Perhaps he is a moderate? Your daddy’s kind of Democrat?
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blackyb
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 12:55pmYou are a small dog, indeed. Perhaps the one Obama ate and pooped out?
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MaximumBobby
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 1:06pmBlacky, you need to acquaint yourself with quotation marks.
He was quoting OTHER PEOPLE, as a means of demonstrating this Democrat’s moderate stances.
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TJSON
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 1:23pmA republican in 1992 would be called a moderate today. A Democrat from 1992 would be called a socialist.
There’s nothing ‘moderate’ about this ‘Democrat,’ he is a Republican by any historical standard.
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Yeah_Buddy
Posted on October 19, 2012 at 1:05pmVoted against Obummercare and is pro second amendment? Okay so not all Dems are bad. I would suggest a gun upgrade though: augment your arsenal of .38 six-shooter and WWI-era bolt action rifle with a nice AR or AK platform.
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OlderCowGirl
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 12:35pmFor those of you who don’t trust this Dem…I’m wondering…what would be his advantage for supporting guns? I’d think he would suffer from all other Dems for creating/supporting and Ad for gun rights. I used to blame all Dems for the demise of America. Until Obama got elected…and I learned that our enemies are the Progressives and Liberals. So I don’t dislike all Dems now. My silly mum-in-law is a Democrat. But she believes just like I do. But she says, “I’ve always voted Democrat just like my family”. She’s 94 yrs old. I truly believe that the Democratic Party has been hijacked by Progressives, Liberals, Radicals, most blacks and Mexicans (for greedy reasons). Time will tell.
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Malrick
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 8:45pmI’m from Ky, and all democrats have to say, they love guns to win anything in the state, they all know it, so how many really mean it? Congress is almost like electors any more, when I vote for Whitfeild, it doesn’t matter it’s a vote for speaker, and committee heads. I don’t like Boehner, but I hate Pelosi, and if we want someone better than Boehner, we have to make Boehner minority in his own party. Not really that fond of Whitfeild or Mcconnell either, but losing Bunning was a blow to the state.
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willingtoupe
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 12:30pmMaverick
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bobdiamond
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 12:32pmThere are some pro-gun democrats out there, what I can’t understand is why they stay in Democrat party. Read political commentary at: http://smallcraftadvisorychronicles.blogspot.com/
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stuharnden
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 12:14pmIf anybody who is a gun owner wants to vote for Obama they should look at his anti gun record. Remember if Obama gets re-elected he will probably get to nominate 2, possibly 3 Supreme Court Justices
Obama supports ban on the manufacture,sale and possession of all handguns (1996)
Obama endorses ban on the sale or transfer of all semi-automatic firearms (1998)
Obama supports 500% increases in taxes on both guns and ammunition (1999)
Obama proposes banning gun stores within five miles of any school or park (1999)
Obama co-sponsors legislation limiting gun purchases to “one gun a month” (1999)
Obama serves on board of directors of the radically anti-gun Joyce Foundation (1994-2002)
Obama votes to ban hundreds of common, conventional rifles and shotguns (2003)
Obama votes to prosecute victims who use guns for self-defense in their homes (2004)
Obama backs federal law to abolish Right-to-Carry nationwide (2004)
Obama votes to ban common rifle ammunition (2005)
Obama votes to expose U.S. gun industry to potentially bankrupting lawsuits (2005)
Obama votes to reject pro-Second Amendment Supreme Court Justices John Roberts and Samuel Alito (2005 and 2006)
Obama supports Washington D.C. ban on guns in the home for self defense and refuses to sign “friend of the court” brief urging Supreme Court to overturn it (2008)
Obama votes to jeopardize federal criminal investigations by opening up sensitive BATFE gun-trace data for manipulation by anti-gun politicians (2008)
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johnjamison
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 12:18pmExactly, someone shoulod ask the congressman if he supports Obama. It would be like Catholic supporting the most pro-abortion president in history
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blackyb
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 12:59pmObama does not want Americans to work, eat, protect themselves, be fuel independent, or in anyway be free. Obama is going to be on the receiving end of American wrath for trying to dictate this country. We will all die first before we allow those to control us and our country, but we will not die without taking those persecuting the good people of this country with us. It is a fact. It has been tried before. We know the trees by the fruits they are bearing.
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turkey13
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 1:00pmA person voteing for Obama is like a chicken voteing bfor Conol Sanders.
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Ilikepeople
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 12:08pmI know this: God mostly allows that which people can not take dished out on them. I know that much. That whole belief that God doesn’t give people what they can’t take is a load of B.S. Moreover, those who can accept [all things] will have the world fall apart around them with themselves for the most part unscathed.
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Ilikepeople
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 12:14pmYou see, those who can accept all things won’t get carried away by the flood.
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lefty5005
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 10:00pmThose who have the ability to act have the responsibility to act in times of dire need.
If Obama gets re-elected then Republicans have no one to fault but themselves.
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SycamoreFan
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 12:05pmThat’s the problem with “one issue” organizations like the NRA. They end up supporting CommiCrats based solely on a few votes they like.
Any CommiCrat will turn on the 2nd amendment in a pinch. He’ll vote however Nancy Pelosi tells him to vote.
This is why I have never joined the NRA. Hey NRA, I am the guy that every time you send me a subscription request I send it back with the words BRAD ELLSWORTH YOU IDIOTS! You still don’t get it? It’s like the NARP telling senior citizens that Obama-don’t-care is a good plan and they support it.
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grimmster
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 11:51amJust because you can hold a gun, doesnt mean you support the second amendment,and this guy’s a dem., sorry i aint buying the b/s he’s selling………..
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lawrench
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 12:05pmMaybe this is the “Return of the Blue Dogs”.
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SITDOWNANDSHUTUP
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 12:05pmI agree 100% Grimmster.
Talk is cheap, but the most important part of the equation is that if elected, Mr. Barrow will ADD to Ms. Pelosi’s troop of weasels.
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justangry
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 12:08pmSeems he has a better grasp on the 2nd amendment than your progressive republican nominee.
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justangry
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 12:20pmHe has a terrible track record on our other rights though.
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Fubared
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 1:25pmJust vascillating? Just irrelevant? Sort of angry? Mostly angry? Maybe angrier?
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justangry
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 1:51pm“MA has tough gun laws, and I support them.” Mitt Romney
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woodyee
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 11:38amJohn Barrow – Conservative action scorecard – 47% Leftist action scorecard – 305
source – http://thatsmycongress.com/house/repBarrowGA12112.html
Lee Anderson (no scorecard) – website/issues – Pro-2nd Amendment
source – http://voteleeanderson.com/#7
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Dont-hate-on-me-2
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 11:30amHe can say whatever he wants. Action speak louder than words and for the longest time goverment has been infringing on my 2nd admendment rights.
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The-Monk
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 11:30amFYI,
EtchASketch is a paid trollβ¦
Don’t bother replying to it because thatβs what it wants.
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bdandsl
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 11:29amIs there a new species – DINO? Still don’t trust one as far as I can throw one.
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Bonnieblue2A
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 11:39amThere are some good RKBA Democrats out there. It is important to pay attention if they are willing to vote against the pure party line in addition to RKBA issues. One problem with the 2010 Congressional elections was that many of the moderate Democrats got thrown under the bus and replaced with more radical Progressives. We need to keep Progressives and RINOs alike from being elected next month.
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john vincent
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 11:29amGive Mr Barrow the benefit of the doubt. ‘An evil person sees ev il in everything.’ I have a friend who is non christian who is heads and shoulders above anybody in the morals department. But morality is not spirituality, and we have the best discussions. His disagreeing with me does not make him evil, and myself superior.
Barrow has gone on record being pro-gun; note, he did not reference hunting…..he appears to have it correct; to arm oneself against threats and tyranny. ‘Unto the pure, all things are pure.’
Loosen the slack on the rope for this guy.
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Chromo200
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 11:45amvery good comment … ” But morality is not spirituality, and we have the best discussions. His disagreeing with me does not make him evil, and myself superior.”
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john vincent
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 11:54amtkx chromo-
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SITDOWNANDSHUTUP
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 12:11pmIf Mr. Barrow is true to his word, then that is awesome. I am lock step with that campaign commercial. There are at least 20 guns in my family, from my parents on down.
However, a win in November for Mr. Barrow will give Ms. Pelosi more power.
That should be unacceptable to everyone that supports the 2nd Amendment. The big picture needs to be considered at all times.
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Yeah_Buddy
Posted on October 19, 2012 at 1:13pmAgree with Sitdown….This guy might be okay, but strenghten the Dems, no bueno.
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razhunter100
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 11:28amWelfare now costs $1,030,000,000,000…
NO SURPRISE: Jobless claims rise 46,000…
Under Obama, for every $7 brought in by gov’t, $11 spent…
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razhunter100
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 11:26amWelfare now costs $1,030,000,000,000…
NO SURPRISE: Jobless claims rise 46,000…
Under Obama, for every $7 brought in by gov’t, $11 spent…
drudge.com
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SovereignSoul
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 11:59amThe accuracy of these numbers, of course depends on your definition of welfare and which programs are included.
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RightUnite
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 11:21amMeh… Wouldn’t trust a Dem as far as I could throw them….
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sy212
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 11:32amHahaha, that’s a good one. Having paid attention to politics my whole life this is what we have come to. Total distrust of the “other” side. It’s a shame but I have to say I agree with you though I like the ad. I would hate to let my guard down right now, the left is as scarier now than it has ever been.
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RJJinGadsden
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 11:20amDecent looking German Mauser KAR98
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Ilikepeople
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 11:18amYes that’s right I can speak B.S, and the anti movement will have a law whereby people can not sell family heirlooms, which will mean the government can’t confiscate them too, and so the elites will make it to be their firearms are heirlooms, except the rest of the population will lose theirs.
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Bonnieblue2A
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 11:42amYou post non-sensical jibberish and paint with a very wide brush.
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Ilikepeople
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 11:49amThat’s because a wide brush doesn’t fit in your narrow mind.
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kindling
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 11:17amCool! There is ONE Democrat that speaks my language.
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Ilikepeople
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 11:15amOf course there ain’t nobody who’ll take [his] guns away from him, because the elites will hang on to their own guns, but they’ll just take them away from the rest of the population. I can speak B.S.
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mercenary4freedom
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 11:21amA dem is a dem is a dem, & a dem is a commie. Never trust them.
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Ilikepeople
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 11:26amIt seems like Republicans can’t be trusted either, because at the end of the day their god is security, cash, and power. After-all, that is why they cross the aisle.
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Ilikepeople
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 11:28amOf course the fact is that at the end of the day the god of most Americans is security, cash, and power. That’s why the government represents them so well.
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RightUnite
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 11:39am@ILIKEPEOPLE….Of course at the end of the day, Obama is your God, and that tells us all we need to know about you…
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Ilikepeople
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 11:47amRightUnite,
That just isn’t true. However I think that you think Obama is my god, probably because another human is your god – probably yourself.
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conservredneck
Posted on October 18, 2012 at 1:14pmI’m not an elite, never voted straight ticket in my life, and PROUD to be an American. Not because we are so special but because we live in Greatest Country in the world. My God is the Almighty. The Father of Jesus Christ. I believe in the Constitution and I also believe ALL men and women by nature are sinful.
Now you know where I am coming from. It takes more than mere words to convince me of who you are. My daddy taught me many years ago, “you wanna know who someone is, check out their friends” and “actions speak louder than words” Now we can insult each other all day long and accomplish nothing. You wanna know the truth….work for it
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