The NRA (And that’s National Rifle Association, not National Republican Association) is a single issue advocacy group. The NRA does gun rights and only gun rights. They don’t do the “bigger issues”. That’s how they came to be the most powerful, most successful advocacy group in the US. As to endorsements, they will always reward actual, pro-gun voting records, even from liberal Democrats, over promises.
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I agree with you. You are right. They are a “one trick pony” as I said. But that myopic kind of tunnel vision means that they can support a candidate that looks good on their little hobby horse issue, but on all the other issues they OPPOSE freedom. Those they have endorsed often hold positions on OTHER issues that UNDERMINES their supposed dedication to the “right to keep and bear arms.” They even endorsed Harry Reid one time, for crying out loud!
If one wishes to support NRA, that’s fine. But I cannot support a candidate based on one issue — nor fund an organization with such a limited perspective on the issues at hand. There are other organizations that support the 2nd Amendment and recognize that CONSISTENT affirmation of Constitutional principles are necessary to protect our freedoms.
well worded post, you sound like you know the NRA well. a question patriot: grover norquist, the well known founder of the islamic institute, married to a muslim, a huge lobbyist, agenda setter and fund raiser for the muslim terrorist front group, C.A.I.R. is said to be a past and current NRA boardmember AND the NRA knew/knows of his terrorist enabling anti American activities and keeps him seated!!! have you heard anything about this? can this be true? is this true? I find it hard to believe.
Yes, very excellent post, patriot preacher!
Some hot-heads on this thread think that you cannot question the NRA and acccuse you of being an ‘idiot’ if you do. He/she even claims that all “active members” have their memberships listed on their homepage or tagline! Another even claims to know the inner workings of Newt’s mind! Now that’s scary.
I’ll continue sending my dues to NRA, GOA, SAF, NYS Rifle & Pistol Assn., Jew for Preservation of Firearms Ownership, etc.