Inverse False Alarms
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tomneal »
Wed Mar 12, 2008 12:04 pm
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Inverse False Alarms
Law enforcement's premature dismissal of terrorism as a motivating factor is puzzling--and harmful.
by Daveed Gartenstein-Ross &...
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Good. I know the media's upset, because without having a reference to the T word, they headlines can't be as big, and bring in as much ad revenue,...
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Wed Mar 12, 2008 12:21 pm
Heller / 2A article
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Kalrog »
Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:56 am
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This is a pretty good article about the 3 potential arguments on both sides of the 2A issue. It only tackles one of them - thought it was interesting.
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Here is one rep from PA who sure doesn't get it:
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Last post by Kalrog
Mon Mar 10, 2008 8:54 am
Vote Twice?
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Hyunchback »
Mon Mar 03, 2008 11:26 pm
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I'm confused.
I have a TSRA newsletter alert urging voters to vote TWICE?
I understand that those who vote Dem can go to the caucus after the...
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I guess it is a bit late now, but the Republicans did have caucuses also -- I suspect they weren't hyped because there were no big races, like the...
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Last post by ELB
Sat Mar 08, 2008 10:24 pm
Nationwide Ban on CCW?
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maximus2161 »
Fri Mar 07, 2008 12:57 am
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Unless I missed this posted elsewhere already, I have been reading about stances on a nationwide ban CCW by either Hillary or Obama. I know we cant...
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Red the books Unintended Consequences and/or Enemies Foreign and Domestic for a sample of what it might be like. The authors have done a fine job of...
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Fri Mar 07, 2008 10:01 am
Solid link to all the briefs
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frankie_the_yankee »
Mon Feb 18, 2008 7:42 pm
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For those interested, here's a link to all of the briefs filed in this case.
Makes for some good reading. Especially the briefs in support of DC's...
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Another problem... they argue that militas were meant to put down insurrection and not to support treason. What they failed to mention was that it...
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Last post by Kalrog
Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:43 am
Texans: Who will you vote for?
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Doug.38PR »
Mon Mar 03, 2008 12:48 pm
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Ron Paul
John McCain
Mike Huckabee
Hillary Clinton
Barack Obama
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My family cast three votes for Ron Paul. Somewhere out there in Bowie County, there are 131 friends who did likewise, while Huckabee carried the...
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Last post by KBCraig
Wed Mar 05, 2008 8:40 pm
I heard there were 2 gun bills in the House & Senate
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Doug.38PR »
Wed Mar 05, 2008 10:10 am
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that did the following things.
1) limited all firearm capacity's that could be bought and sold to 8 rounds only.
2) limited the amount of ammunition...
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I can't find anything on two such bills. I did confirm that no candidate has taken positions in support of any provisions like these. Please give us...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Wed Mar 05, 2008 4:18 pm
Hilly reveals her anti-gun agenda
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jimlongley »
Tue Mar 04, 2008 11:34 am
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Sounding like she was scripted by the brady bunch, clinton revealed her stance on gun control today - she wants more.
Clinton wants meeting of...
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Sadly there is no meeting of the minds on this in either party. Obama vs. Hillary? The choice about which one is going to try and steal your property...
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Last post by Hyunchback
Tue Mar 04, 2008 4:49 pm
NRA Presidential endorsement...
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stevie_d_64 »
Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:28 pm
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I would have posted this in the Federal folder, but thats gets about the attention of a gnat on a rhino...Sometimes...
So here goes...
Regardless...
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That moniker belongs to frankie.
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Last post by Mike1951
Tue Mar 04, 2008 12:53 am
Eyes of Texas Primary
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SamHouston »
Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:58 pm
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It appears it's a dead heat with Obama & Clinton in Texas. McCain all but has a lock on the presidential election and either he or Richardson will...
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Normally I would do the Libertarian District meeting thing.
This year I have no ax to grind with them, and I voted in the regular primary.
The...
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Last post by Liberty
Sat Feb 23, 2008 8:20 pm
"Obama Supports Individual Gun Rights" - NOT
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stroo »
Fri Feb 15, 2008 1:25 pm
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The headline in the this article claims that Obama supports individual gun rights. He has claimed the same thing is speeches. But then he goes on to...
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It's interesting that he says we must do whatever it takes to eradicate gun violence. What it will take is allowing citizens to defend themselves....
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Last post by Liko81
Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:21 pm
In election 2008, don’t forget Angry White Man
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Dan20703 »
Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:15 am
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This was sent in my email today:
Aspen Times Opinion
In election 2008, don’t forget Angry White Man
Gary Hubbell
February 9, 2008
There is...
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Sounds like an awful lot of people I know......
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Last post by Tactical_Texan_CHL
Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:35 pm
Updated: Who will you vote for on Nov 2nd?
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lawrnk »
Fri Feb 01, 2008 2:00 pm
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Updated, since half of the candidates in the last thread have dropped out.
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Well...I still don't see anyone left (as of today) that is worth a flip...Nothing personal...
I'm going to do mah thang in the primary...Vote early...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:17 pm
Anti's have made it into Iraq - 5 day "cooling off wait"
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AEA »
Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:20 pm
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It's really SICK....but demonstrates Anti's mentality that we live with here everyday.
5 Day waiting period for new purchase of suicide vests....
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Thanks AEA I needed a good laugh :smilelol5: :smilelol5:
Doc
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Last post by Texasdoc
Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:54 pm
Block Michael Sullivan to Director of the BATFE
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tomneal »
Mon Jan 07, 2008 6:54 pm
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President Bush has asked that Michael Sullivan be confirmed by the Senate as the Director of the BATFE.
I don't know if you guys are aware of the...
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He's just brown-nosing in hopes of getting a new set of jackboots. rlol
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Last post by KD5NRH
Sun Feb 17, 2008 9:16 am
Check out the lame ABA brief
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frankie_the_yankee »
Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:17 pm
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The ABA tries desperately to make the stare decisis argument in its brief.
They don't even attempt to address Original Intent or Original...
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I've been too busy to read it. I'll try to read it later this weekend.
Chas.
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Sat Feb 16, 2008 6:08 pm
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Last post by Skiprr
Sat Feb 16, 2008 2:06 pm
Summaries of Heller Amici Briefs
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ELB »
Sun Feb 10, 2008 7:41 pm
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At the Volokh Conspiracy, Dave Kopel has been summarizing the amici briefs submitted in support of Heller. So far he's done about half a dozen. If...
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Well, we certainly have better quality ones :)
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Last post by KD5NRH
Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:02 pm
Global Poverty Act
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Kalrog »
Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:44 am
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Has anyone heard of this one? Or called about it?
My understanding is that it would direct the US to pay additional money to the UN with the stated...
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Yes, I've read it. It amounts to international welfare -- taxes collected by the UN on wealthy countries like ours, and distributed to poor...
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Last post by KBCraig
Fri Feb 15, 2008 3:14 pm
Obama
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Frost »
Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:42 pm
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The two party system in this country forces many unpleasant decisions upon its citizens. In my case my disgust with the republican party, the fact...
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:clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:
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Last post by tallmike
Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:47 am
Will Never happen..But we can dream
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bps3040 »
Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:44 pm
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Will Never happen..But we can dream
WOULDN'T IT BE GREAT TO TURN ON THE TV JAN 20TH 2009 AND HEAR OUR NEW PRESIDENT, DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN GIVE THE...
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Actually out of all 1000+ posts exactly 30 were bummer posts.
Example :
The rest were in fact new and brilliant ideas or else quick witted...
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Last post by anygunanywhere
Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:22 pm
Interesting twist?
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Keith B »
Mon Feb 11, 2008 3:04 pm
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Got this from a friend in email. This would be an interesting twist. Almost afraid to post it as it might give them ideas. :shock:...
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Stop!!! I'm having chest pains!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Last post by Tactical_Texan_CHL
Wed Feb 13, 2008 2:58 pm
McCain. Thoughts? Also NRA candidate ratings
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Russell »
Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:15 pm
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What are you guys's (is that a word?) thoughts on McCain? He seems to have been thrust to the front of the Republican race with his win in Florida....
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They way I see it is that instead of saying I am voting for McCain, I tell myself and everyone else that I am voting against the Dems. The chance for...
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Last post by jpierce30
Wed Feb 13, 2008 2:10 pm
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott Files Friend of the Court
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OnTexasTime »
Mon Feb 11, 2008 8:33 pm
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, February 11, 2008
Subscribe to E-News
CONTACT:
Press Office at (512) 463-2050
Texas Attorney General Greg...
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God Bless Texas!
I just read Greg Abbott's brief. What a contrast to the lame nonsense put together by Janet Reno and her cohorts. If I were a...
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Last post by frankie_the_yankee
Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:40 am
Tax rebates
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Russell »
Fri Feb 08, 2008 1:22 pm
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Hopefully this topic can stay as it has to do with what's going on in Washington :)
I have a question about these tax rebates that they're trying to...
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Not a registered farker (although I do lurch a bit), just employed in the tech industry.
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Last post by hkshooter
Mon Feb 11, 2008 3:10 pm
House of Representatives who oppose the 2nd Amendment
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Hyunchback »
Sun Feb 10, 2008 7:01 pm
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Let's face it. If a legislator isn't backing Heller in DC v. Heller he's against the 2nd Amendment.
The following is a list of Texan members of...
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People who see the Constitution as tissue paper really hate the 2nd Amendment since it's the ONLY one that enforces all the rest. Without it freedom...
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Last post by Hyunchback
Mon Feb 11, 2008 1:01 am
AHSA submit brief in support of 2A
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Lodge2004 »
Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:22 pm
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The wolf in sheeps clothing has come out as a defender of the 2A? Well...sort of. They submitted a brief in support of their version of the 2A.
I...
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I get a kick out of the Major General . . . Two Star language. Since, by definition, Major Generals in the US armed forces are two star, and...
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Last post by jimlongley
Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:16 pm
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Sun Feb 10, 2008 8:38 pm
Narrowed Down: Who will you vote for?
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Doug.38PR »
Mon Feb 04, 2008 1:54 pm
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Now that several of the candidates have dropped out, I will create a new thread.
Ron Paul
Mitt Romney
John McCain
Mike Huckabee
Hillary Clinton...
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Agreed, my wife does not always agree with me. On good vs. evil though.....that is a big one.
There is nothing wrong with stripes and plaid. A woman...
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Last post by lawrnk
Sun Feb 10, 2008 7:45 pm
What's with Perry?
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frankie_the_yankee »
Sat Feb 02, 2008 10:21 pm
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Endorsing McCain?
From where I sit, someone who can't figure out the meaning of the openning phrase of the First Amendment, Congress shall make no...
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Oh, I'm well aware of Gov. Perry's stance on it. He is the main force behind it. I want him to stop the insanity.
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Last post by dustyb
Sun Feb 10, 2008 5:22 pm
Cheney goes against Bush on D.C. gun ban
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HankB »
Sat Feb 09, 2008 5:59 pm
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A story in today's (Feb 09, 2008) Austin American-Statesman reports that Dick Cheney came out in opposition to the Bush administration's position...
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This site is currently more up to date on publishing the AC briefs. The NRA's is out there as is one by Suzzanna G Hupp (I'm reading hers as soon as...
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Last post by gmckinl
Sun Feb 10, 2008 9:39 am
Which candidate do you align with?/
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tboesche »
Fri Feb 08, 2008 4:44 pm
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If you click on the link and answer the questions honestly, it will tell you which candidate you most likely agee with. In my case I was closes to...
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Closest to Thompson/Huckabee, furthest from Obama
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Last post by raccol
Sun Feb 10, 2008 9:06 am
OT, but worthy of a trip to Cornyn's contact page
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KD5NRH »
Sat Feb 09, 2008 12:20 pm
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John Cornyn is one of the five senators introducing the Semper Fi Act of 2008. I've already sent him a thank you note.
Heck I'd support it just on...
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How do the candidates stand on this?
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Last post by boomerang
Sat Feb 09, 2008 6:07 pm
Brady Campaign ramping up gun control efforts
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Charles L. Cotton »
Thu Feb 07, 2008 1:01 pm
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It's not going to be an enjoyable visit, but everyone, I mean everyone, needs to take a look at the website periodically. You should do this for two...
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A small, but I think important note.
I've known people who work for the IRS (boyfriend of a co-worker and he worked in the eduction arm of the...
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Last post by Hyunchback
Fri Feb 08, 2008 3:05 pm
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Last post by SC1903A3
Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:39 pm
DC vs. Heller SCOTUS Links to briefs
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tomneal »
Sun Jan 13, 2008 8:18 am
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Currently there are 9 Amicus briefs posted Against our side.
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and by today's standards of military usage there are many more examples of short barrreled shotguns and rifles in use.
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Last post by lrb111
Tue Feb 05, 2008 8:31 am
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Last post by KD5NRH
Sun Feb 03, 2008 6:09 am
Guiliani and Edwards drop out
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lawrnk »
Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:08 am
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Both are grabbers. Good riddens to rubbish.
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Agreed. Nevada and Louisiana don't count for squat. Just like Texas in the primaries count for squat.
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Last post by lawrnk
Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:14 pm
H.R. 3663 - would prohibit hunting on a day when you fly!
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seamusTX »
Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:44 pm
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H.R. 3663 -- The Protect America’s Wildlife (PAW) Act -- introduced by Rep. George Miller (D-CA) would prohibit hunting on the same day that you...
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Why waste time on legislation. It sounds like a self correcting problem.
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Last post by boomerang
Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:14 pm
Certain Candidates on Gun Registration/Licensing
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ELB »
Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:51 am
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Interesting blog comment by the NY Times, via :
Now I don't believe a word of what Hillary and the Breck Girl say -- they are both bald-faced...
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Somewhat interesting link: .
The question researched was: Are more federal regulations on guns and ammunition needed? It's a very broad-swath...
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Last post by Skiprr
Wed Jan 30, 2008 1:44 pm
Fred Thompson Quits Run for President
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Texasdoc »
Tue Jan 22, 2008 2:38 pm
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Statement from Sen. Fred Thompson
McLean, VA - Senator Fred Thompson today issued the following statement about his campaign for President:...
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Well if we are going to do with predictions. I'll play this game.
Hillary is toast. Once it got down to trying to figure out who is most likely to...
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Last post by Liberty
Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:02 pm
Heller
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tomneal »
Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:50 am
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Wild speculation / questions
If our side wins the Keep argument
Do you think it will have any affect on the 1968 GCA and the ability for Felons...
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Like I've said before...
Isn't it great to be so trusted by your government...
OK, OK...Ahm off muh soapbox...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:59 pm
Who will you vote for
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Doug.38PR »
Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:46 am
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Who will you vote for. Just curious to see how much support Dr. No (Ron Paul) is getting from his home state.
To me, he's the only one that...
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Of interest to pro-life Texans: Norma McCorvey ( Jane Roe of Roe v. Wade ), who is now a staunch anti-abortion activist, today.
We popped down to...
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Last post by KBCraig
Tue Jan 22, 2008 2:50 pm
h.r. 1022
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tboesche »
Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:19 am
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Not sure if this is the right forum or not. Mods feel free to move.
What is the status of HR 1022? Was it defeated? Is it still pending?
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Here is a link to the status on the bill
It has been introduced, but not scheuled for debate. Last action was Mar 19, 2007 when it was referred to...
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Last post by Keith B
Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:43 am
Bush DOJ Brief Supports DC Ban!!!
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TacShot »
Fri Jan 18, 2008 10:47 pm
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John Lott has an article on Nation Review reporting the Bush Administration Department of Justice has filed a brief in the Heller Case supporting the...
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Not that I am making excuses, or slanting this in anyway...I heard about this the other day, and thought that it wasn't so much that the solicitor...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Sun Jan 20, 2008 10:07 pm
How will you vote for, part 2...
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stevie_d_64 »
Tue Dec 04, 2007 9:31 am
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Chirping cricket sound effects not allowed!
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I was thinking more along the lines of 20 second ads, 6-9pm on a rotating basis so all ads get fairly equal exposure. :rules:
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Last post by raccol
Fri Jan 18, 2008 7:30 pm
Negative issues facing Ron Paul's Candidacy
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lawrnk »
Fri Dec 28, 2007 5:12 pm
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I've mentioned that Ron Paul has great ideas, but scares me. He is now considered the #1 candidate for 9/11 truthers. Soros is backing him, and...
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1) I don't think that is the strategy. I think it is an exaggeration of the strategy. Military action is a part of it, in selected times and places...
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Last post by frankie_the_yankee
Thu Jan 17, 2008 9:32 am
2nd Amendment Does Not Apply Here
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dihappy »
Sun Jan 13, 2008 8:06 am
By MATTHEW BARAKAT
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON --
The Second Amendment's provisions protecting the right to keep and bear arms apply only to...
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Last post by dihappy
Sun Jan 13, 2008 8:06 am
A Bit More D.C. Schadenfreude...
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ELB »
Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:42 am
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From Dave Hardy's :
To borrow a phrase... Heh.
elb
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is a great website and has been a help to me in clearing up what these briefs and amici really mean. I did find it disturbing though that out leftist...
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Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:55 am
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Sat Jan 12, 2008 12:44 am
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