Politicians Feel Out How Much Gun Control They Can Pass

Bartholomew Roberts · January 24, 2013, 08:31 AM

The New York Times has an interesting piece on the with us today/against us tomorrow Joe Manchin of WV.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/24/us...er=rss&emc=rss

This line in particular caught my attention:
"As Congress considers what, if any, laws to change, Mr. Manchin has become a barometer among his colleagues, testing just how far they might be able to go without angering voters."

I think it describes the phenomenon we are facing quite well. You are going to get exactly as much gun control as they think they can force on you without repercussions at the ballot box. If they think it will cost them at the ballot box, they won't do anything. Our job is to make sure they understand that there is no acceptable amount of gun control.

If you tell them anything is OK or "tolerable" they are going to make sure they pass that. They are counting on you lying down and compromising more of your rights away out of fear. We have the votes and the money. We do not need to be afraid or to compromise.

Skadoosh · January 24, 2013, 08:35 AM

A lot of congress people are feeling the pressure. I have noticed that a few senators and representatives have set up polls on their websites asking their constituents for their opinion on reinstating the AWB...

MacPointMan · January 24, 2013, 10:17 AM

Thankfully I moved my family recently to a conservative county. If my congressman or either of my senators support ANY type of gun control legislation they will not be receiving my vote. I will be supporting the Libertarian candidate most likely.

Thankfully I have moved as the congressman in my old district is David Scott he has a history of capitulating to all of the Presidents desires.

Long live the sheepdog for the sheep must graze

Verbal Clint · January 27, 2013, 01:38 AM

I believe we all know that proper gun control is extremely important. Two hands firmly on the weapon, no limp-wristing, and never point it at anything you don't intend to destroy (politicians notwithstanding)

January 24, 2013, 08:31 AM	#1
Bartholomew Roberts member Join Date: June 12, 2000 Location: Texas and Oklahoma area Posts: 8,462	Politicians Feel Out How Much Gun Control They Can Pass The New York Times has an interesting piece on the with us today/against us tomorrow Joe Manchin of WV. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/24/us...er=rss&emc=rss This line in particular caught my attention: "As Congress considers what, if any, laws to change, Mr. Manchin has become a barometer among his colleagues, testing just how far they might be able to go without angering voters." I think it describes the phenomenon we are facing quite well. You are going to get exactly as much gun control as they think they can force on you without repercussions at the ballot box. If they think it will cost them at the ballot box, they won't do anything. Our job is to make sure they understand that there is no acceptable amount of gun control. If you tell them anything is OK or "tolerable" they are going to make sure they pass that. They are counting on you lying down and compromising more of your rights away out of fear. We have the votes and the money. We do not need to be afraid or to compromise.

January 24, 2013, 08:35 AM	#2
Skadoosh Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 2,016	A lot of congress people are feeling the pressure. I have noticed that a few senators and representatives have set up polls on their websites asking their constituents for their opinion on reinstating the AWB... __________________ NRA Life Member USN Retired

January 24, 2013, 10:17 AM	#3
MacPointMan Junior Member Join Date: January 14, 2013 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 13	Not My Congressman or Senators Thankfully I moved my family recently to a conservative county. If my congressman or either of my senators support ANY type of gun control legislation they will not be receiving my vote. I will be supporting the Libertarian candidate most likely. Thankfully I have moved as the congressman in my old district is David Scott he has a history of capitulating to all of the Presidents desires. Long live the sheepdog for the sheep must graze __________________ Lord, make me fast and accurate. Let my aim be true and my hand faster than those who would seek to destroy me. Grant me victory over my foes and those that wish to do harm to me and mine. And Lord if today is truly the day you call me home. Let me die in a pile of empty brass.

January 27, 2013, 01:38 AM	#4
Verbal Clint Member Join Date: March 13, 2012 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 69	I believe we all know that proper gun control is extremely important. Two hands firmly on the weapon, no limp-wristing, and never point it at anything you don't intend to destroy (politicians notwithstanding) __________________ Luke 11:21 "When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own palace, his goods are safe."