[TexasRepublic]

Anyone that buys a gun has to fill out a set of BATF forms. One of the questions on the form asks about drug history. I think an affirmation would kill the sale. So, it is evidently easier for someone with a drug history to be elected to public office than to buy a gun.

[Opinionated Blowhard]

Rule #1 — Barak never, ever pays.

Rule #2 — If you take a hit when its your turn, Barak will call you greedy and selfish.

Rule #3 — If Barak takes two hits when its his turn, he’s just getting his “fair share.”

[alloysteel]

It is MUCH easier to get elected to office, than to be able to buy a gun (legally).

Which is why we have so many sleazes in high office now. If one of the criteria for election to office were to demonstrate familiarity with and support of personal sidearms, we would have a much higher grade of people serving in elective (and appointive) office.

[varyouga]

To be even a janitor in a federal facility requires clearance that includes questions about such history. You also need to give several references from each town you lived in the last 5-20 years (depending on how sensitive the job and location is). The Feds contact each and every reference.

Has Obama ever answered a single question to get his clearance? Can he name a single reference that isn't a convicted criminal or admitted terrorist?

[luvbach1]

No way that President Barry could get a security clearance with his history. I think any POTUS should be able to qualify for at least a Top Secret clearance.I guess his came automatically with the job.It shouldn’t have.