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Comey slams NRA as selling "fear" to gun owners, says he'd make a "crappy candidate"
CBS "News" ^ | May 3, 2018 | By EMILY TILLETT

Posted on 05/03/2018 8:58:11 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer

Continuing his cross-country book tour, former FBI Director James Comey railed against the National Rifle Association and disputed claims that he was considering running for political office. According to the Miami Herald, Comey briefly touched on gun rights in the wake of recent mass shooting tragedies, telling readers at a book event in Miami that the NRA "sells fear" to gun owners.

As for specific gun laws that should be put in place to prevent similar shootings like the Parkland, Florida School shooting in February, Comey said he would support "reasonable restrictions" to current laws. He shot down criticism that changing such laws would be a slippery slope.

"It's not a slippery slope, it's a concrete set of stairs built by America's founders," he said. "Let's have these conversations standing there, holding the rails."

As for making his way back to Washington and running for political office, he told supporters that he'd make a "crappy candidate," pointing to his disdain for political fundraising.

"I hate the idea of asking people for money," he told the crowd.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: banglist; butthurt; comey; fbi; fired; jamescomey; loser; nra
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

What a dope he is. Between using language like “crappy” and talking in total cliches about Mr. Trump’s appearance, he gives the impression of not being very bright.


61 posted on 05/03/2018 10:35:31 AM PDT by miss marmelstein
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
"he'd make a "crappy candidate""

he'd make a "crappy FBI Chief".....Oh, wait....

62 posted on 05/03/2018 10:44:45 AM PDT by matthew fuller (Thank God for Donald J. Trump- El Presidente Por La Vida !!)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

There will likely be an initiative petition on Oregon’s ballot this fall, banning all semi-autos. Did the NRA put it there to scare me?


63 posted on 05/03/2018 10:56:41 AM PDT by gundog (Hail to the Chief, bitches.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
"I hate the idea of asking people for money," he told the crowd.

He doesn't have to beg for it, they just give it to him.

64 posted on 05/03/2018 11:05:12 AM PDT by Slyfox (Not my circus, not my monkeys)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

I shudder every time I hear some say “comprehensive”, “common sense” or “reasonable”. I know, they know and everyone knows it’s a lie.


65 posted on 05/03/2018 11:15:50 AM PDT by NTHockey (Rules of engagement #1: Take no prisoners. And to the NSA trolls, FU)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
Sessions is doing a great job.

You, personally, are a Deep State bastard.

66 posted on 05/03/2018 11:17:23 AM PDT by Lazamataz (What America needs is more Hogg control.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Remember how CNN keeps telling us this clown is a Republican. As usual they lie.


67 posted on 05/03/2018 11:31:57 AM PDT by Dragonspirit (President Trump do not give CNN a debate in 2020)
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To: Trump20162020

Comey and the behavior of the deep state are the reason people need to be armed. Their corruption and sedition is out of control.


68 posted on 05/03/2018 11:48:37 AM PDT by sarge83
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To: Trump20162020

It’s like making Hogg an FBI agent.


69 posted on 05/03/2018 12:01:02 PM PDT by shanover (...To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.-S.Adams)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Yes, he would. He’s crappy, period.


70 posted on 05/03/2018 1:23:55 PM PDT by bgill (CDC site, "We don't know how people are infected with Ebola.")
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
"...telling readers at a book event in Miami that the NRA "sells fear" to gun owners."

No Jackass. It's Ass Clowns like you that put fear and loathing into law abiding gun owners. Comey, what a tool!

71 posted on 05/03/2018 1:27:06 PM PDT by Desron13 (Inside every progressive is a petty tyrant straining to break free.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

This from a guy who constantly had armed guards?


72 posted on 05/03/2018 2:33:03 PM PDT by Joe Boucher (Criminals at F.B.I., Justice Dept, I.R.S and No one taken out in cuffs? Federal gub mint is crappola)
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