| Some good news at last? 14:51 - May 31 with 1276 views | bluelagos |
Maybe, just maybe their neighbours will see the benefits from what seem incredibly sensible measures...
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| Some good news at last? on 14:55 - May 31 with 1223 views | unbelievablue |
They won't. The tendency towards gun ownership in much of the States is pretty much unfathomably entrenched. This sort of thing, conversely/unfortunately, only emboldens the Ted Cruz types, who ply the "look at us, we're an island of freedom" line. |  |
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| Some good news at last? on 15:13 - May 31 with 1132 views | jeera |
"These are actions that doctors, experts and police chiefs have been calling for for years and we're acting on their advice."
Not to knock this because it's a great positive move but you have to ask what on earth has taken so long? As poster above says, it's doubtful this will have a direct effect on the US but you know, it may make a greater number join the ranks of anti-guns so who knows what indirect effect it may have.
It's positive news anyway. |  |
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| Some good news at last? on 15:14 - May 31 with 1130 views | ArnoldMoorhen |
| Some good news at last? on 14:55 - May 31 by unbelievablue |
They won't. The tendency towards gun ownership in much of the States is pretty much unfathomably entrenched. This sort of thing, conversely/unfortunately, only emboldens the Ted Cruz types, who ply the "look at us, we're an island of freedom" line. |
Gabbie Giffords' funding of gun reform candidates is more targeted (ironically) and has a bigger impact than NRA funding now.
The tide is turning. |  | | |
| Some good news at last? on 15:24 - May 31 with 1067 views | bluelagos |
| Some good news at last? on 15:13 - May 31 by jeera |
"These are actions that doctors, experts and police chiefs have been calling for for years and we're acting on their advice."
Not to knock this because it's a great positive move but you have to ask what on earth has taken so long? As poster above says, it's doubtful this will have a direct effect on the US but you know, it may make a greater number join the ranks of anti-guns so who knows what indirect effect it may have.
It's positive news anyway. |
I think those pushing for tighter gun controls should push the police chiefs line...make the argument that those responsible for law and order want tighter controls. Get middle America onside and you have a chance. | |
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| Some good news at last? on 15:42 - May 31 with 1019 views | Illinoisblue |
Mr Lagos, saw a tweet earlier from Adrian T of a collection of Reds fans “and an Ipswich diehard” in a Paris restaurant. Assume that was you! |  |
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| Some good news at last? on 15:53 - May 31 with 992 views | bluelagos |
| Some good news at last? on 15:42 - May 31 by Illinoisblue |
Mr Lagos, saw a tweet earlier from Adrian T of a collection of Reds fans “and an Ipswich diehard” in a Paris restaurant. Assume that was you! |
Yeah, we roomed together in Paris.
Edit: He snores :-( [Post edited 31 May 2022 15:53]
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| Some good news at last? on 15:56 - May 31 with 975 views | jeera |
| Some good news at last? on 15:53 - May 31 by bluelagos |
Yeah, we roomed together in Paris.
Edit: He snores :-( [Post edited 31 May 2022 15:53]
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Ha.
I woke up a few nights ago wondering wtf some awful noise was, before realising it was me. I'd woken myself up with my own snoring! | |
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| Some good news at last? on 16:26 - May 31 with 911 views | Oldsmoker |
| Some good news at last? on 14:55 - May 31 by unbelievablue |
They won't. The tendency towards gun ownership in much of the States is pretty much unfathomably entrenched. This sort of thing, conversely/unfortunately, only emboldens the Ted Cruz types, who ply the "look at us, we're an island of freedom" line. |
Unfathomably? Is that a sly reference to Bojos Imperical rebirth?
Anyway, I agree with you - the yanks really don't get irony or the fact that what they think they are supporting is against their best interests.
If you own a gun then you're a patriot - really?
If you're against gun ownership then you're un-amercun.
If you can answer Yes to all the following questions then you're a true patriot.
1. Do you own a gun?
2. Are you a Good guy who hates non-whites and Libs?
3. Do you hate paedophiles?
4. Did you marry your 14-year old cousin? |  |
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| Some good news at last? on 17:48 - May 31 with 790 views | factual_blue |
BBC news the other night reported there was a NRA convention in Austin, Texas a day or so after the last shooting nightmare.
I couldn't help thinking what a delicious, but appalling, irony it would have been if somebody had stormed in there and let loose with a semi-automatic. |  |
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| Some good news at last? on 18:47 - May 31 with 726 views | jontysnut |
| Some good news at last? on 14:55 - May 31 by unbelievablue |
They won't. The tendency towards gun ownership in much of the States is pretty much unfathomably entrenched. This sort of thing, conversely/unfortunately, only emboldens the Ted Cruz types, who ply the "look at us, we're an island of freedom" line. |
Apologies if I saw it on here but someone commented that the fact that the gun lobby relies on a constitutional amendment suggests that things can be changed. |  | | |
| Some good news at last? on 19:07 - May 31 with 678 views | phillymark |
| Some good news at last? on 15:14 - May 31 by ArnoldMoorhen |
Gabbie Giffords' funding of gun reform candidates is more targeted (ironically) and has a bigger impact than NRA funding now.
The tide is turning. |
I don't believe it's about funding. It's more about the way we (I'm American) elect our congresspeople
Gerrymandering at the House of Reps level means that many Republican lawmakers are beholden to the most extreme wing of their party lest they be challenged from the right in the primary where only the most passionate vote. Gerrymandering has meant that primaries are fr more important than the actual election for many many congressmen
The way the senate is created also means that that the smaller states (which tend to be far more conservative) wield too much power there too | | | |
| Some good news at last? on 19:23 - May 31 with 654 views | XYZ |
| Some good news at last? on 17:48 - May 31 by factual_blue |
BBC news the other night reported there was a NRA convention in Austin, Texas a day or so after the last shooting nightmare.
I couldn't help thinking what a delicious, but appalling, irony it would have been if somebody had stormed in there and let loose with a semi-automatic. |
Guns were banned at the NRA convention. | | | |
| Some good news at last? on 19:27 - May 31 with 643 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Some good news at last? on 19:23 - May 31 by XYZ |
Guns were banned at the NRA convention. |
Trump was attending wasn’t he? And they banned guns on security grounds.
You couldn’t make it up! |  |
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| Some good news at last? on 19:43 - May 31 with 607 views | XYZ |
| Some good news at last? on 19:27 - May 31 by Swansea_Blue |
Trump was attending wasn’t he? And they banned guns on security grounds.
You couldn’t make it up! |
Yep. All happy to leave their 2A rights at the door. | | | |
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