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Published on July 4, 2010 By dan_l In Blogging

This is going to be fun:

The National Rifle Association is in unfamiliar terrain on the conservative firing range this election year: It’s the target.

The conservative Netroots are abuzz over the possibility that the NRA may endorse Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.). This would be the second major slight by the NRA for political conservatives — the gun group also just negotiated a big exemption on a campaign finance bill loathed by the right.

Conservatives say there’s a clear political calculation at work: If Reid loses, he’s almost certain to be succeeded as majority leader by a fierce gun-control advocate, either Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin or New York Sen. Chuck Schumer.

If anything teabaggers will be glad to know that it lends a certain amount of credibility to the Angle camp. Still though, usually the NRA nod to a republican candidate is a given.

It all portends a nasty and prolonged fight between Republicans and a highly influential lobby that has long been a GOP partner in Washington policy battles — and it could hardly come at a worse time for Republicans, who see the Nevada race as one of the GOP's best opportunities to cut into Democrats’ 59-seat majority.

Oh the second part is true. No doubt. The first part? What battle are they really going to fight? All of a sudden the GOP is going to divorce the NRA? Get some teabaggers to say that they're actually against the NRA?


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on Jul 04, 2010

If anything teabaggers will be glad to know that it lends a certain amount of credibility to the Angle camp.

Get some teabaggers to say that they're actually against the NRA?

Hate much Dan? Or just hoping someone will oblige you?

Don't worry, everyone knows it's just you infamous liberal wit(less).

FYI the NRA does with candidates that support their agenda (there's that word you don't quite grasp again) be it Democrat or Republican, always have. Only a nimrod, or someone that writes articles like this one, would assume members would vote in lockstep. Those "Teabagger's, clinging to their guns and religion, might though, right? LOL Nice try.

on Jul 04, 2010

I think dumb ass is fishing for a date.

on Jul 04, 2010

I think dumb ass is fishing for a date.

I don't know, seems strange enough to me.

on Jul 05, 2010

FYI the NRA does with candidates that support their agenda (there's that word you don't quite grasp again) be it Democrat or Republican, always have. .

Well actually, Nitro, how often do you believe that dems earn the endorsement of the NRA?  And how often does it involve what's considered a 'key' election for the gop? 

I'm just curious if you've been able to miss the point....yet again. 

on Jul 05, 2010

Teabaggers....lol.  The loony left and their sayings.

on Jul 05, 2010

Well actually, Nitro, how often do you believe that dems earn the endorsement of the NRA? And how often does it involve what's considered a 'key' election for the gop?

Dan you must be an idiot that fell off the turnip truck yesterday. Many people have joined the anti-gun movement in the last 20 years or so and as expected the Democratic Party jumps in to suck up their votes. They try to please all, and end up pleasing few as usual. Yet not all Democrats fall in line with the pied pipers of the anti-gun movement. We can only be grateful there are still many that believe in the constitution. The NRA will side with those that advance their cause. Tell me do you see everything in red and blue?

But don't take it from me Dan (that might hurt your over inflated ego), this is from the NRA.

"Today, NRA enjoys the support of a narrow pro-gun majority in the House. While the Democratic leadership in the House is anti-gun, their majority is due, in no small part, to the election of pro-gun Democrats over the past two elections. Many of these recently elected Democrats are important allies who deserve NRA members` support."

Linky

I'm just curious if you've been able to miss the point....yet again.

Ah the superiority complexes of the elitists... how charming.  The point is members will typically vote their conscience, which may or may not be in line with the organization. You can sensationalize it all you want. I bet you can't believe BP gave more campaign contributions to oil-is-bad Obama than to drill-baby-drill McCain either?

I know this might be a difficult concept for you to grasp, since you're not a conservative, but Liberals and progressives will not look at others outside of their narrow partisan view of how they believe things should be, even if someone outside their circle wants the same thing. It's too demeaning for them. Conservatives will. 

on Jul 05, 2010

They try to please all, and end up pleasing few as usual. Yet not all Democrats fall in line with the pied pipers of the anti-gun movement. We can only be grateful there are still many that believe in the constitution. The NRA will side with those that advance their cause. Tell me do you see everything in red and blue?

You are unbelievably stupid.  Seriously.  Do you have a job?  I'm just curious.  what is it?  Does it involve thinking?  Reading?  Writing?  Do you clean bathrooms?  What is it?  I can't even fathom how somebody who really is as dense as you could possibly survive in a professional environment for longer than a few moments. 

 

Look:  the NRA is largely perceived as a GOP leaning organization.  Are you going to tell me that this perception doesn't exist?  What color is the sky in the world where you live? 

Ah the superiority complexes of the elitists... how charming.

YEAH YEAH ELITIST YEAH YEAH OLBERMAN YEAH YEAH LIB-RUH AIR AMERICA COMMUNIST. 

Do your knuckles bleed from constant dragging? 

 

I bet you can't believe BP gave more campaign contributions to oil-is-bad Obama than to drill-baby-drill McCain either?

Um.  Yes.  In fact, I'm aware of the political contributions for any company that I own shares in.  BP is no exception. 

 

 

on Jul 05, 2010

I can't even fathom...

Maybe that's your problem Dan. Isn't your crowd all about "Yes we can"?

You are unbelievably stupid. Seriously. Do you have a job? I'm just curious. what is it? Does it involve thinking? Reading? Writing? Do you clean bathrooms? What is it? I can't even fathom how somebody who really is as dense as you could possibly survive in a professional environment for longer than a few moments.

Ah the insecure little prick wants to compare technical penises, how pathetic. You're the moron that comes strolling into a tech related companies blogsite and assume others, you don't know in the least bit, of being less technical than yourself. What a huge ego you have Dan. It just makes you look small and amateurish. Of course we know you are "speed sheet" boy, Walmart must be proud of you, congradulations. I'm far comfortable enough in my knowledge to not feel the need to justify it to the likes of you. 

Do your knuckles bleed from constant dragging?

Does the truth make your ears bleed? Rule 5 from your hero back at you Dan.

Um. Yes. In fact, I'm aware of the political contributions for any company that I own shares in. BP is no exception.

Nobody here gives a damn what you own. You don't get it do you Dan? You're no better than anyone else here. Does it make you feel self-important to mention it?

 

For readers that want to hear NRA policy from the NRA, and not a partisan left wing loon trying to stir the pot, read it here.

on Jul 06, 2010

Dan. Isn't your crowd all about "Yes we can"?

What crowd? 

 

Ah the insecure little prick wants to compare technical penises, how pathetic. You're the moron that comes strolling into a tech related companies blogsite and assume others, you don't know in the least bit, of being less technical than yourself.

Nitro, come on dude.  We know that you're not technical.  You're not smart enough to be technical.

Nobody here gives a damn what you own. You don't get it do you Dan? You're no better than anyone else here. Does it make you feel self-important to mention it?

 

Does the truth make your ears bleed? Rule 5 from your hero back at you Dan.

YEAH YEAH ALINSKI!!  OBAMACARE DEATHPANEL PINKO!

 

You know the funny thing is:  I've read Alinsky.  You haven't.  I make that assumption because: 

1.  As you've admitted:  reading isn't your bit

2.  Not in any rational person's fantasy am I even in the same zipcode as Saul Alinsky. 

 

Nobody here gives a damn what you own. You don't get it do you Dan? You're no better than anyone else here. Does it make you feel self-important to mention it?

Nitro:  you brought it up.  You said: 

"I bet you can't believe BP gave more campaign contributions to oil-is-bad Obama than to drill-baby-drill McCain either?"

"Um. Yes. In fact, I'm aware of the political contributions for any company that I own shares in. BP is no exception."

Don't like it?  Don't comment. 

 

 

 

 

 

on Jul 06, 2010

Um. Yes. In fact, I'm aware of the political contributions for any company that I own shares in. BP is no exception.

Teabagger, if you own BP stock your not as smart as you think you are.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/06/16/bank-america-reportedly-reins-trades-bp/

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/goldman_great_timing_for_unloading_wEe19Ge1RQRQNUeCvOVdYI

http://www.businessinsider.com/goldmans-great-timing-for-unloading-bp-stock-2010-6

http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/06/11/bp-deathwatch-tony-hayward-saved-857k-by-selling-shares-weeks/

 

Some people knew the blowout was coming, you did not.

on Jul 06, 2010

If Reid loses, he’s almost certain to be succeeded as majority leader by a fierce gun-control advocate, either Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin or New York Sen. Chuck Schumer.

has long been a GOP partner in Washington policy battles

I think these are the 2 pull quotes as you would say.  The NRA has never been a "republican" organization (they have endorsed many a democrat in the past).  They are a lobbying group that seeks to advance their own agenda and will support the candidate they see as will do the most good for them.  Clearly they think Reid is that candidate in that election.  So the problem is where?

It also demonstrates a lot more intelligence than other lobbying groups.  That have aligned themselves so closely with one party that they have lost all clout.  In other words, if they do not get what they want, they have no place to go.  That is stupid, but then no one said most one party lobbying groups had any Mensa candidates in them.

on Jul 06, 2010

Well actually, Nitro, how often do you believe that dems earn the endorsement of the NRA?

I would start here Dan.  It might provide some enlightenment for you

on Jul 06, 2010

Nitro, come on dude. We know that you're not technical. You're not smart enough to be technical.

Small mind Dan, sad really. A man with mental powers so great that he knows others, whom he never met, technical capabilities so well to make assumptions, yet holds BP stock while it tanks. What amazing psychic powers. The Mystery Men might need another member.

It's really killing you to know, isn't it Dan? Professionals not looking for a job, need not boast about their skills here. But in all seriousness Dan, there are more than a few members on JU that would put you to shame. Possibly a few that you regularly dismiss with your colorful wit. 

BTW Who is "We", do you have a rat in your pocket? Oh, you mean you and your huge ego...got it.

1. As you've admitted: reading isn't your bit

Post my quote saying "reading isn't my thing". You asked if my kids read, and since they are grown and no longer live with me, I said I'd have to ask them. That's about the only "reading" comment I recall. But you can set me straight right now. Another lie Dan? Really, am I to believe anything you say? Is your employer aware of your blatant dishonesty?

Nitro: you brought it up. You said: "I bet you can't believe BP gave more campaign contributions to oil-is-bad Obama than to drill-baby-drill McCain either?"

"Um. Yes. In fact, I'm aware of the political contributions for any company that I own shares in. BP is no exception." 

I didn't ask what you own, nor did I "bring up" ownership... you felt the need to add that bit, like it impresses people or something. A simple "I'm aware of BP campaign funding" would have sufficed (although the question was sarcasm to begin with). You can say you own anything, it's unverifiable, uninteresting, so it's irrelevant (like most of your comments), it might impress small minds. Big Dan is someone.... there, feel special now?

Don't like it? Don't comment.

Come on Dan.... that from a guy that likes to mock??? Pretty weak. Besides I like everything you say, most is crap, but what the hey.

on Jul 06, 2010

Fellas, dan_l is simply rude, condescending and totally uninterested in 'discussion'.  Time to ignore his pathetic efforts at provocation & move on to more rewarding intellectual pursuits, like, say, watching grass grow.

on Jul 06, 2010

Fellas, dan_l is simply rude, condescending and totally uninterested in 'discussion'. Time to ignore his pathetic efforts at provocation & move on to more rewarding intellectual pursuits, like, say, watching grass grow.

Daiwa. you're probably right. But it's really up to Dan. I'll answer a personal attack (difference of opinion is fine, always has been) levied against me, as well as any crude slight or ridicule, direct or indirect, with the intent to marginalize or stifle the rights of others to comment. I suppose I can play rough too. Now, it's starting to get old. Spirited debate or commentary is good.  So, we'll see how it works out... for now. 

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