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February 20, 2013, 02:50 PM | #51 |
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In reading some of the comments to the various newspaper articles concerning Magpul's statements, I'm shocked by the outright hostility of the anti-gun folks.
Do they not realize the impact this will have on thier local economy? And to generalize and foreshadow, if my Criminal Behavior professor was to be believe, as an area looses job, the affluent people of means and education move out, tax revenues plummet, schools decline and crime rates rise.
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Apparently Governor Hickenlooper still isn't quite sold on it. Yes, he's wishy washy politically, but he was a very successful BUSINESSman. SO, maybe his business sense will get the better of him. Not holding my breath though.
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While I am very far from holding my breath regarding the bill being vetoed... is there any way that if it is vetoed, the veto could get the votes to be overturned?
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I do object to the author's incorrect usage of the word decimate, however.
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February 20, 2013, 07:59 PM | #58 |
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Hey now, a couple of Dem's in the house did vote against some of the bills. It was the freshman reps that got calls from Biden that will lose their jobs and voted for the bills.
That said, I'm CERTAINLY not standing up for them. Last edited by Wrothgar; February 20, 2013 at 08:36 PM. |
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If that does happen, what's the encouragement for Democrats to ally with us in the future?
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February 21, 2013, 07:35 AM | #61 |
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Politicians are willing to sacrifice economy and jobs to satisfy their own ego's. What a shame. Come election time these people need to be voted out. Its plain to see they do not have the best interests of the people in mind. How can they possibly justify doing more damage by passing laws that do nothing to prevent crime and only serve to cost jobs, further hurt the economy, lower revenues and place unjust burden on the law abiding citizens, no to mention infringing upon our 2nd amendment rights ?
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February 21, 2013, 09:27 PM | #62 |
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Do you think that politicians never even give a thought that the only reason they have jobs is because of all the legal gun owners in this country? Now they are trying to get rid of the only things that are keeping them in office, our guns. There is an old saying that "Those who can, do; those who can't, teach". That should be changed to "Those who can, do; those who can't, get elected".
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February 23, 2013, 08:32 PM | #63 |
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I was just reading the Denver Post on the issue and some state reps say they don't care but perhaps they could make the bill business friendly.
In the letter columns, many said it was a hollow threat as it would cost too much or good ridance. I seem to recall many companies pulling up stakes from the East and moving towards the Sun Belt - with sweet heart deals from the states, it would be quite practical. It was suggested that they could make gun locks instead. Yep, giant market for those.
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I didn't vote for Gov Hicklenlooper but he's been pretty fair and no question were going to get background checks on private sales.
this is the Gov you don't hear about http://www.denverpost.com/opinioncol...oderator-chief This is another problem here http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_22...ar-reaps-viral
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Wrothgar, that editorial is the kind of thing that just drives me nuts. That attitude is what makes it nearly impossible for me to even engage with the anti-gun folks. Just utter condescension and automatic assumption of their overwhelming mental and moral superiority. Make me just want to scream "You're wrong, you're lying, and you know it. Either that or you really are that dumb. And you want to call me the idiot."
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February 25, 2013, 03:19 AM | #66 |
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The politicians have lost their way
So the politicians will kill world-class local industries, pass laws that destroy lives through unemployment and alienate responsible gun owners to satisfy their personal misguided agendas? I find this warped behavior offensive!
Magpul has done the entire world a great service with quality products and this is the thanks that they get? Unreasonable, uneducated, ungrateful and unforgivable are few words that come into mind. Last edited by freedash22; February 25, 2013 at 03:34 AM. |
February 25, 2013, 03:52 AM | #67 |
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I also wrote MagPul and gave them a pitch to relocate to the PNW - rebuild in the Great American Redoubt.
The fact is that cars once made Detroit great. Similarly, companies that manufacture firearms and magazines should concentrate their facilities in areas where their community support, jobs, and commitment to the area will be welcomed and valued. Form enclaves of mutual support in gun friendly states. This issue isn't going to go away. It will remain a hot button topic for years to come. Dealing with the issue intelligently now may determine a firearms company's success years into the future.
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No offense but Washington State and Oregon haven't exactly had the best track record as of late, correct?
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February 25, 2013, 11:09 AM | #69 |
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The Wyoming Legislator put out the Welcome Mat to Magpul (competing with other states) inviting them to move north.
They laid out the advantages of one of the most gun friendly states, low taxes, no income taxes, no inventory taxes, low property taxes plus its not that far to move.
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February 25, 2013, 12:38 PM | #71 |
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The Magpul exec has stated multipile times that he means it. I promise you the lefties here don't care about losing jobs as long as it gets them little warm fuzzies.
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February 25, 2013, 02:26 PM | #73 |
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Magpul leaving Colorado?????
Heck yeah. Cheyenne to FoCo is an easy, straight-shot, 25-30 minute drive. I go from Laramie to FoCo all the time.
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For the long game, I hope Colorado passes the ban, Magpul moves, and then the ban is struck down as unconstitutional. I don't wish the expense of a move on Magpul, but it would provide a lesson of unintended consequences to states that legislate impulsively.
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