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Ted Cruz Panders To Assassination-Threatening, Race-Baiting Gun Lobbyist Larry Pratt
RightwingWatch ^ | 21 May 2015 | Miranda Blue

Posted on 05/23/2015 11:48:32 PM PDT by ObamahatesPACoal

Gun Owners of America, the radical and influential gun group that boasts that it is far to the right of the NRA, announced in an email to its members yesterday that it will be holding a series of “tele-town hall meetings” with Republican presidential candidates in order to vet the candidates on their gun-law orthodoxy.

The “first of several” calls, to be held next week, will feature Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, a clear favorite of Gun Owners of America’s executive director, Larry Pratt.

While it’s unclear which other GOP candidates have agreed to participate in GOA’s calls, it’s disturbing that any have agreed to associate themselves with the far-right group and with Pratt.

GOA promotes an extreme, “no compromise” ideology that has helped to pull the NRA to the right and to sink any attempts at bipartisan gun law reform. But what is even more troubling is Pratt’s long history of pushing dangerous paranoia to the far right, encouraging firearms ownership as a way to stave off race riots and government takeovers and making frequent references to assassinating political leaders.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: 2016election; 2ndamendment; amnesty; banglist; election2016; goa; larrypratt; mirandablue; nra; piersmorgan; secondamendment; tedcruz; texas
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Sounds like a timid rightwing version of the ADL with their homo wannabe spree shooter.
1 posted on 05/23/2015 11:48:32 PM PDT by ObamahatesPACoal
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To: ObamahatesPACoal

Ted Cruz remains the only true Conservative in this race.

~~Cruz, OR LOSE~~


2 posted on 05/23/2015 11:52:38 PM PDT by Gator113 (~~Cruz, OR LOSE~~ Ted Cruz is the only true Conservative in this race.)
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To: ObamahatesPACoal

Not only that he killed an ambassador, talks to blacks in a phony negro accent, siphons millions off of a charity fund, hides his official communications from lawful record keeping and hires shady characters to run secret ops off the books.

Oh, wait, ... that’s Hillary.


3 posted on 05/24/2015 12:00:13 AM PDT by TigersEye (If You Are Ignorant, Don't Vote!)
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To: ObamahatesPACoal

Funny. At least the GOA doesn’t work closely with traitor liberals like Harry Reid and other leftwing Dummycrats who in turn, vote for the worst laws that destroy the country.

hmmm I wonder which gun lobby organization was I talking about?


4 posted on 05/24/2015 12:18:25 AM PDT by max americana (fired liberals in our company last election, and I laughed while they cried (true story))
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To: TigersEye

The ONLY ONE with the authority to ISSUE a “STAND DOWN” ORDER is the President, and no one else can legally do it !


5 posted on 05/24/2015 12:23:46 AM PDT by Yosemitest (It's Simple ! Fight, ... or Die !)
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To: Yosemitest

I know, I have posted that a thousand times myself.
What brought that up here?


6 posted on 05/24/2015 12:25:27 AM PDT by TigersEye (If You Are Ignorant, Don't Vote!)
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To: Yosemitest

FWIW a CBA is not a “stand down” order it’s a “stand up” order.


7 posted on 05/24/2015 12:28:13 AM PDT by TigersEye (If You Are Ignorant, Don't Vote!)
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To: ObamahatesPACoal
...encouraging firearms ownership as a way to stave off race riots and government takeovers...

While I have trouble thinking of a better way of achieving those ends, pray tell, what other outcome would the writers of this screed propose?

8 posted on 05/24/2015 1:42:47 AM PDT by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing.)
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To: ObamahatesPACoal

Actually this appars to be a very strong vote FOR Cruz.

A bit over-the-top mischaracterization, in this article, it seems.


9 posted on 05/24/2015 1:54:02 AM PDT by Cringing Negativism Network (http://www.census.gov/foreign-tradebalance/c5700.html)
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To: Cringing Negativism Network

BTW:

I am not familiar with Larry Pratt, just in case he’s actually over-the-top.

:D


10 posted on 05/24/2015 2:00:02 AM PDT by Cringing Negativism Network (http://www.census.gov/foreign-tradebalance/c5700.html)
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To: Cringing Negativism Network
I'd rather have a beer with Larry Pratt than with Wayne LaPierre.

Having said that, hey Miranda, care to cite any assassination threats? I'm not even going to ask about race-baiting, because I know that's whatever you want to call it, and that means nothing.

11 posted on 05/24/2015 2:22:35 AM PDT by real saxophonist (Youtube + Twitter + Facebook = YouTwitFace.com)
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To: ObamahatesPACoal

Miranda shut up and reload those magazines like I told you.


12 posted on 05/24/2015 2:46:41 AM PDT by BigCinBigD (...Was that okay?)
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To: ObamahatesPACoal

I’ve met Larry Pratt. He was not the “Larry Pratt” described by this author. I think that on a pure RKBA rights basis a dollar donated to GOA is a lot more effective than a dollar donated to NRA. GOA is very focused.


13 posted on 05/24/2015 4:20:07 AM PDT by theBuckwheat
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To: TigersEye
Your comment #3.
14 posted on 05/24/2015 6:02:30 AM PDT by Yosemitest (It's Simple ! Fight, ... or Die !)
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To: TigersEye
I've got over 26 years in the military, and a "STAND DOWN" ORDER was given to the response force in Benghazi.

Military Scramble Order Overseas, How They Work
First, I've got over 26 years working in military control towers, most of them as the watch supervisor/crew chief on duty.
Scrambling aircraft to respond to urgent situations normally starts at the North American Aerospace Defense Command.
The scramble order comes down through a secured phone call on a direct line.
In the attack on the U.S. embassy on Benghazi, the drone control would have been from MacDill AFB, FL, by U.S. Central Command, and would have been in direct contact, or maybe even remote control to the situation room in the White House.
Watch this 4 minute 48 second video Inside the Situation Room.
The pResident SHOULD HAVE issued to order to scramble fighters to Benghazi, to get there in minimum time.
Then he SHOULD HAVE issued a second order scrambling AC-130 gunships to respond to Benghazi, and have them stand by for more orders. This should have been controlled by the pResident, who should have monitored and responded with guidance from his Situation Room, Read
Here's one more piece of information.
Like Rush said:

Now we know that Obama was in the room watching Benghazi attack live.

I know from experience in the government (over 30 years) that the communication system allows for IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION to the SITUATION ROOM,
as well as other agencies, of notification of a critical situation such as this.
I'm sure technology has changed and only gotten better since I retired, but read this with focus on FLASH OVERRIDE and FLASH.
There is more you need to read.
The Pundit Press has videos worth watching at "Under God" Removed By Obama During Inauguration Pledge.
Read "Under God" Removed By Obama During Inaguration Pledge on Free Republic with all its comments, and know that we were warned of this.


This has been planned for a VERY LONG TIME.
Obama is solely responsible for this.
Hillary claimed “No Knowledge” of gun running
and told Rand Paul he needed to ask the CIA
.


Let's look at some of the facts.
So, let us remember. For a better understanding of the issue, read HISTORY of Mohammed ( spelled variously; Mahomet, Muhammed, Mehmet, etc. ). then watch William Federer explain it, from Jan. 25, 2012 at CC Chino Hills, CA. It's a MUST WATCH for everyone,Christians, Athiests and even Muslims!

As retired military myself, I've seen the damage of "keeping secrets" about bad leaders.
Obama is EVIL, pure and simple.
Please watch Glenn Beck with Trevor Loudon & his book "Barack Obama and the Enemies Within".
Then watch the 29 minute 13 seconds video Trevor Loudon- An Urgent (and chilling) Message for America.



Barack Obama and the Enemies Within


Obama may be feigning "incompetence," thinking he's too sly, being a "wolf in sheep's clothing" since his mentoring was from Fabian Fascism..
The "Establishment Republicans" will probably NOT want to IMPEACH the TREASONIST Barack Hussein Obama II.
But it's better for the country that Obama suffer the penalty, the strongest penalty for his actions, and his inactions.
Let's look at the Presidential Oaths of Office.
Now who among us really believes Obama did any of that ?
To Obama, that was "Just words. Just speeches! "
Damn him ! Damn him to hell !

I'll finish this with asking you to read Watch the 18 minute 56 second documentary video "Absolutely Uncertain" at "theBLAZE.com" or on YouTube.com, narrated by Irina, the 23-year-old “Jewish New Yorker” and a former Obama supporter .

One other suggestion, read DID OBAMA WANT STEVENS DEAD?
The language is a little abrasive, but spot on. Also read:

Read and watch all the videos from Could assets have reached Benghazi in time to save lives? [Ret. Lt Gen Boykin-Huckabee] and especially comment #44 and comment #57.



15 posted on 05/24/2015 6:10:43 AM PDT by Yosemitest (It's Simple ! Fight, ... or Die !)
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To: Gator113

Obviously, you have not been paying attention.

Cruz is now the anti-Conservative. He has caved to corporate interests. He has thrown Americans under the bus. Nevermind, he is the most solid Conservative and has been for awhile. He voted for TPP....he is a now a persona non grata for some Freepers (mainly people with an agenda). Cruz or lose. That’s it...Cruz lost my vote!

I for one am getting tired of the crap. You are right...Cruz is our ONLY choice and I will stand proudly with you and donate time and money to his campaign until he is our nominee.

Cruz or lose!!!


16 posted on 05/24/2015 6:19:39 AM PDT by TNMOUTH
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To: ObamahatesPACoal

Why don’t they complain about Obama PANDERING TO TERRORIST?!?!?!


17 posted on 05/24/2015 6:26:48 AM PDT by G Larry (Obama Hates America, Israel, Capitalism, Freedom, and Christianity.)
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To: real saxophonist

I have had a beer with Larry Pratt. In fact, it was on election night 1992. He is a clear-thinking guy who defends the 2nd Amendment with no exceptions and no compromise. I never heard a racist comment from him and have not seen any proof of racism by him. I am a GOA member.
I am also an NRA member, but would pass on the Beer with Wayne L, as I would definitely offend him, both personally and professionally. He is a compromiser and glad-handing politician.


18 posted on 05/24/2015 7:19:06 AM PDT by ExpatGator (I hate Illinois Nazis!)
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To: ObamahatesPACoal

I am spending the weekend with friends, and they wanted to watch a movie, and they asked me to choose between two movies...”Runaway Jury” and “Mad Money”.

I saw Diane Keaton and Queen Latifa in “Mad Money”’ and reflexively chose the other movie...”Runaway Jury” without even looking at the plot.

In retrospect, I could have chosen “The Hours”, “The Piano”’, “Autumn in New York” and every George Clooney movie ever made, and I still would have come out ahead.

It was two hours of the most liberal, anti-gun of a wet dream movie ever made.

It makes the subject of this thread look anemic in comparison.


19 posted on 05/24/2015 7:49:15 AM PDT by rlmorel ("National success by the Democratic Party equals irretrievable ruin." Ulysses S. Grant.)
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To: ObamahatesPACoal

“GOA promotes an extreme, “no compromise” ideology that has helped to pull the NRA to the right and to sink any attempts at bipartisan gun law reform”

Like that’s a bad thing. LOL!


20 posted on 05/24/2015 8:29:36 AM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose o f a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped.)
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