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New NRA Ad Targets Obama, Clinton Gun Comments With Fiery Civics Reminder: ‘They Don’t Rule Us. They Don’t Give Us Rights’

Feb. 20, 2013 3:01pm Billy Hallowell

The National Rifle Association (NRA) is continuing its push-back against recent gun control proposals. In a new ad called “We are America,” the organization takes aim at controversial comments made by President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton. Using quotes from both politicians, the organization’s new video lambastes perceived assaults on the Second Amendment.

After sharing quotes from Clinton and Obama that seemingly denigrate gun owners, the NRA ad goes on to make some bold proclamations, calling the aforementioned comments arrogant and encouraging Americans to stand up and defend their right to bear arms. Additionally, the voice-over delivers a fiery “reminder” to the nation’s leaders.

New NRA Ad Attacks Obama, Clinton for Comments About Gun Owners

Photo Credit: NRA

“The arrogance of their superiority requires this reminder: They don’t rule us. They don’t give us rights. We grant them power. They don’t make us safe,” the ad proclaims. “We pay to protect them. They don’t make us free. We’re free already. And as long as we have the Second Amendment, we always will be.”

Watch the NRA spot, below:

And here’s a transcript of the voice-over in its entirety:

In a recent closed-door speech to donors, politicians and media, Bill Clinton spoke about American gun owners: “A lot of these people … all they’ve got is their hunting and their fishing.” “Or they’ve been listening to this stuff for so long that they believe it all.” And we all remember Barack Obama’s 2008 comments to a room of San Francisco elites: “It’s not surprising then they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion.” The arrogance of their superiority requires this reminder: They don’t rule us. They don’t give us rights. We grant them power. They don’t make us safe. We pay to protect them. They don’t make us free. We’re free already. And as long as we have the Second Amendment, we always will be. We are America and our politicians are only as powerful as we, the people allow them to be.

Clearly the NRA’s message here is that politicians like Obama and Clinton should be reminded that they work for the American people and that comments deriding gun owners are not acceptable. The organization maintains that rhetoric coming from these men, among other leaders, is an attempt to marginalize law-abiding citizens.

What do you think about the ad and the accusations presented within it? Let us know in the comments section.

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Comments (207)

coolcat
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 4:26pm
The NRA needs to take a hiatus and have others do their talking. Like them or hate them they have a negative connotation now (akin to having a sign on their back that says women’s washroom) and only time will wear it off. Getting into the limelight only does them more harm.

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- countrykat
  Posted on February 20, 2013 at 8:12pm
  You are a dumba$$. The NRA is one of the most upstanding orgs. in the nation!
  
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davidld
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 4:22pm
The Gun Control Fanatics are a Bunch of Communist/Nazi Implants who are trying to Destroy this Country from within.

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progressiveslayer
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 4:22pm
We need to take the offensive with these progs in our one party system and demand that ALL gun laws be abolished since they’re all unconstitutional and a threat to our liberty and freedom from government. Get in their faces and let them know in no uncertain terms that you won’t tolerate them being in office if they infringe on any of our rights because it’s time to lay down the gauntlet with these collectivists and put them in their place.

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- guz75
  Posted on February 20, 2013 at 4:53pm
  Oh please, give it a rest. Honestly it’s like a sort of high pitched whining noise, all this ‘….Take the offensive’ and ‘Get in their faces’. You’ll do what you always do, nothing. It’s like all the talk of ‘revolution’ etc. prior to the election, but all that happened was more of that whining noise.
  
  The problem is you can’t unify narcissists. You can’t unify those that only see things from their own perspective. You may think you have some sort of unity on the blaze, but it’s just a bunch of self obsessed individuals collectively whimpering, like a bunch of poorly treated dogs that need putting down.
  
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- Excomunicatedmarine
  Posted on February 20, 2013 at 8:10pm
  GUZ75….speak for yourself. I’m hearing the experience and quiet bravery all over this nation. Those who can’t see it are in certain trouble. Our nation is at one of it’s turning points. I pray you are wrong.
  
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- roscoe569
  Posted on February 20, 2013 at 8:40pm
  What you need to be reminded of…….you are and never have been the majority opinion…….sorry
  
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- progressiveslayer
  Posted on February 21, 2013 at 8:37am
  @Roscoe I’ll remind you that we don’t have a ‘democracy’ that you and your ilk are so fond of with your BS about majority opinions. We’re governed by the constitution and not ‘majority opinion polls’ that you idiots constantly drone on about.
  
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WataugaFrost
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 4:22pm
Damn the torpedoes, full steam ahead. Obviously, those who supposedly represent us have faltered and consider those outside of the beltway and inhabit the flyover states are of no consequence.

Perfect Add to rally around.

oh, yeah……

it is so

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frogg
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 4:21pm
That’s right! And when they come to take my guns, tell them to bring a whole lot of body bags for themselves!

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- roscoe569
  Posted on February 20, 2013 at 8:41pm
  And some for your family perhaps?
  
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Charbet
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 4:21pm
Awesome ad, but haven’t seen it on TV.

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busterpuddles
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 4:21pm
Love that ad! Makes me want to pound my fist on the desk and loudly make some demands.

Hey, wife! Bring me some coffee!! lol

But seriously, I agree with it completely.

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john vincent
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 4:17pm
Great ad!

-great voice work too-

The NRA isn’t perfect, but they are surely standing up for something good-
aside from the guns and bullets, freedom and rights, the image of simple working people was awesome- chain saw, etc.

Decent Americans relate to hard work!! again, super ad

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- roscoe569
  Posted on February 20, 2013 at 9:01pm
  They are standing up for the poor misunderstood gun makers who need yet another dose of profit from the paranoid gun owners of America
  
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Skidd
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 4:16pm
Just about the most awesome video I’ve seen pertaining to the hubris of our politicians.

It’s time groups start talking straight like this. No fancy words or humorous talking points. Plain talk that wakes people up.

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bumfuzeled
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 4:10pm
I will remain a free man until I run out of ammo!

It is so

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jimmymac1
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 4:05pm
Every time I spend my money I vote. I hang with people who think like me, and do not infringe on others but have no problem telling people why I won’t associate with them socially. If you put up with what you do not believe in you just add legitimacy to what they do.

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V-MindMeld
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 3:58pm
Nice ad,,,,, we need to clean house in this country,,,,,and soon,,just who the hec do they” think they are?,,we’re not their servants and subjects,,,,,,i know in Obamas mind we are,,,,,,he thinks he is so much smarter then the rest of us,,,,,,,,,I sure as he’ll don’t need him in my life or MY Country! Its our damn land not his!…he has’nt done Jack Crap for any of us! and no one will take my guns, Bible or my freedoms from me!

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- roscoe569
  Posted on February 20, 2013 at 9:06pm
  He ( Pres. Obama) is much smarter than you…and that’s why the majority of Americans agree with his actions
  
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crystalsky
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 3:58pm
We the people have let them tread on the constitution Some of them we don’t care about the constitution. Some of them we need to pass this then we will read it to see what is in it. Well maybe the president don’t understand what he is doing yet to russia after my election i will have more room to work with you. Some of them we need to go to the u.n to see what is happening. Some of them mexico wants u.s. regristration on guns. 1of them what difference does it make now about bengazi= the difference makes a lot to the family’s who there love ones are serving under these politicians who make the disisions to protect the military. Some what about the gun runnings of fast in furios to the peoples love ones that passed there and in bengazi running guns. Some what difference does it make if they want a muslim in defence= Brotherhood wanting to wipe Israel off the map and bring in sharia law. I can go on and on We the people are letting it happen by voting for them.and letting them walk on the flag and the constitution in our schools and in sinsitive training and letting them take the jobs away while the taxes pay for them while they pocket there money and become richer. and telling people to pay there fair share while the General Electrc, Buffet, And alot of other company
s put there in assets.

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- roscoe569
  Posted on February 20, 2013 at 9:08pm
  Wow! Didn’t understand a word you said!
  
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curmudgeon60
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 3:58pm
Ruger is coming out with a new pistol in honor of Obama. It will be named the “UnionWorker”……you can’t fire it! ;-)

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- progressiveslayer
  Posted on February 20, 2013 at 4:16pm
  And it doesn’t work!
  
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- curmudgeon60
  Posted on February 20, 2013 at 7:31pm
  Progressiveslayer….haha You “one upped” me ..good one! You are right on on your other comments on this issue! I appreciate your ability to articulate succinctly! Thanks
  
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pmandassoc
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 3:57pm
Unfortunately, after 4 years of its dictatorial usurpations of power, unbridled arrogance, blatant hostility toward the Constitution and obvious contempt toward job-creating Americans, “We the People” were stupid enough to re-elect the Obama regime and grant them 4 MORE years of power over us.

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- Lavrenti Beria
  Posted on February 20, 2013 at 7:25pm
  Yeah, that one old sack wanted it so bad she voted six times for the tube jockey.
  
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- roscoe569
  Posted on February 20, 2013 at 9:17pm
  We President Obama supporters don’t see you as one of the ” we the people”….We see you all more as “we the nut jobs”
  
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David-FL
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 3:57pm
Fantastic Ad!

Instead of complaining ‘no Station will run it’… share the link, post it etc…

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FiscalBill
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 3:54pm
Damn right.

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ZAP
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 3:53pm
I don’t think it’s right for the NRA to pick on our communistic government officials….

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keywest62
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 3:50pm
….and I approve this message!

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PlanetReality
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 3:48pm
We the people
THE RIGHT TO LIMIT GOV
NOT THE GOV RIGHT TO LIMIT THE PEOPLE!!!!
Lets not forget as they SQUANDER OUR MONEY AND LIVE LIKE KINGS AND QUEENS!!!!!

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omgfolks
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 3:46pm
Gun Makers and Makers of Ammo need to stop selling thier products to LEO”s and DHS. When the goverment cannot buy ammo or purchase a gun then they will think about the stupidity of their actions. It is a crying shame that lawmakers spend all their time on Gun Control which they KNOW WILL NOT WORK instead of the Deficit Problems. Goverment has gotten things so twisted that nothing gets done. America is broke because of goverment waste spending, we are broke because they cannot get ther collectives heads out of their A@#! Victims of gun violence are now coming forward and demanding goverment stop the gun control crap because they have learned that they need to protect themselves and criminals will not be getting backround checks.. This is out of control because it sells papers. The 2nd Amendment does not need any help, changing or modifying, OUR GOVERMENT DOES THOUGH.

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FrankieBaby
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 3:45pm
I think Ill donate some more money after seeing that commercial! I LOVE IT!

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ENDGAME101
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 3:44pm
Wonderful ad.

With every breath these stinking (lawyer) politicians take …

With very piece of misguided legislation the push through …

THEY INFRINGE ON OUR RIGHTS …

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progressiveslayer
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 3:40pm
It’s a great ad and they’re correct government doesn’t give us any rights but they’ve been working for over a century to take them away.Whenever you hear some idiot politician say ‘you don’t need’ that type of firearm tell him or her to shut the hell up and read and understand the constitution. It was written by men who were far more intelligent than your typical modern day one party prog lifetime politician.

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- roscoe569
  Posted on February 20, 2013 at 9:12pm
  Perhaps they understand the subtle meanings of the Constitution far far more than the likes of you
  
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SpankDaMonkey
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 3:33pm
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People we were Born Free Men & Women in this country. And if we let a few take away our God given rights we derserve to have the Yoke of Slavery hung around our necks.

This ad points out the obvious. We fought for our Freedom Once, it may be time to Fight for it again….

So I say to those who Threaten my Freedom GFYS I WILL NOT GO QUIETLY!!!!!…..

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- FrankieBaby
  Posted on February 20, 2013 at 3:59pm
  Me either! And same goes for everyone I talk to about it. I don’t think they understand what the average American is willing to sacrifice “TO BE FREE!”
  
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- roscoe569
  Posted on February 20, 2013 at 9:13pm
  Yawn……….I’m sorry, we’re you saying something of value?
  
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