Posted on 08/12/2012 7:45:09 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
Normally, when you see Paul Ryan's name crop up in terms of policy debate, it tends to be in the area of the economy. (Not terribly surprising, being the head of the budget committee and a widely recognized fiscal policy wonk.) But the man has been on the scene for quite a while and certainly has opinions on other issues of concern to voters. So where does Mitt Romney's new running mate stand on the issues of gun owners rights, hunting and the associated freedoms that Americans enjoy? Well, for one thing, he's got an A rating from the NRA.
Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers.
Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse.
Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1.
National cross-state standard for concealed carry.
How does he feel about hunting in general? Mitt has been the recipient of some ribbing over his "hunting varmints" comments. Even though this particular shot was from bow hunting season, it's clear that Ryan prefers larger game.
The Virginia Shooting Sports Association was quick to weigh in.
Mitt Romney has chosen Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate. Ryan brings a strong budgetary background to the ticket but also brings a strong record of support for the Second Amendment. Sportsmen and hunters will also relate to Ryan’s love of hunting and fishing, something that is very popular in his native Wisconsin. Ryan regularly posts photos from his hunting trips on his Facebook page. Now is the time to go “All In” and work hard to Defend Freedom and Defeat Obama.
There’s really not much in the way of “nuance” here. Ryan is, by all accounts, a physical fitness enthusiast, an avid hunter and an uncompromising champion of the second amendment rights of citizens. No squeamishness, no compromise, no blurred lines. If that’s something of interest to you in the candidates on a presidential ticket, file it away for further use.
Our next task will be to ask Mr. Ryan… where do you find all these huge deer???
I’ve never been around a liberal that had the ability to keep their mouth shut long enough to allow a trophy buck to get within bow range. With that being said, liberals have been known to be experts at sneaking up on those ever elusive fetuses and slaughtering them right in their bedding area. A true trophy in some DC and Hollywood circles!
***taken with a bow.****
He just lost my Mother-in-law’s vote! She will probably vote DEM anyway as she died 4 years ago.
“It’s worth pointing out that at the same time our government is trying to disarm its citizens, Obama is planning on arming al-Qaeda in Libya.”
***The answer is: The “We holdem, you shootem” game preserve for high ranking politicians. LoL!***
Years ago I found that Texas game ranches, which have small antlered deer, were importing big antlered Wisconsin deer to improve the genetics of local herds.
The guy with the rifle ain't bad either!
LOL!
I agree, but only if Romney’s team of elite RINOs really lets Ryan off the leash.
Put Ryan at the top of the ticket. Maybe Willard’s liberalism will moderate Ryan’s pro-Police State leanings. Ryan is a far superior candidate than Romney.
But I could be mistaken.
And you appear to be more taken with the gunner than with the gun ...
too bad VP doesnt make policy or run the show...Ryan is certainly *better* than most in the district of criminals, but he aint a messiah, and doesnt have a say in what gets pushed by a NE liberal...
as we found out 4 yrs ago, adding a *Vice* doesnt enhance the record of the wannabe President...
and with mcquueeeeg, we had a real possibility of him croakin out in the first term... fool me once, and all that...
Is Ryan an NRA member?
Good question. I don't know.
If not, I'll buy him a membership. $:-)
LOL! Glad you clarified that statement. :-)
Wild turkeys get HUGE! I never realized it until one day when one was in the middle of the road. I had to come to a dead stop in my little Mitsubishi. Honked the horn, revved the engine, and all he did was stretch his neck up and looked OVER the hood and right at me.
Holy cow.... thatwasalottabird!
Yep! LOL!
Hey, fair is fair. Just post a picture of Palin and watch the 'drool' posts come flooding in.
I can't remember the last time us gals had anything resembling an attractive national conservative candidate.
Please let us revel while we may!
[grin]
I think lots of folks would contribute to that memebership.
“Too bad Ryan isn’t on the top of the ticket. Lightyears ahead of O’bamney.”
Last ticket, I wanted a bumper sticker that said “Palin*McWhatsisname” and for this one I want one that says “Ryan*McRomney” as that is what allows me to vote for someone I don’t really care for, except that Romney may well BE the lesser of two evils.
Before McWhatsisname picked Sarah Palin for his running-mate, I was looking for a “Cthulhu for President” bumper sticker. These days, ABO.
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