[Brett66]

I've read that he's giving lip service to this while knowing that Tom Delay will nuke it. That's the political calculation.

[The FRugitive]

What I've liked about Bush is that he seemed like a real guy. I don't appreciate this even if it's a political game of his.

[Drew68]

I've read that he's giving lip service to this while knowing that Tom Delay will nuke it. That's the political calculation.

I think you are probably right. I think it is unlikely that this bill will ever see his desk. Bush is probably hoping the whole issue will go away. It is a lose/lose situation for him. If he vetoes the bill, he will lose a large segment of "soccer mom" voters, if he signs it, gun owners will retaliate at the voting booths.

Furthermore, while I still hope it is allowed to sunset, the AWB is a bit of a joke. So-called "assault" rifles are still plentiful. Romanian Kalashnikovs can be found for less than $300 at gun shows --cheaper than the Chinese one I purchased prior to the AWB!

[billbears]

I've read that he's giving lip service to this while knowing that Tom Delay will nuke it. That's the political calculation

Of course, like CFR, 15 billion to AIDS in Africa, and 2 billion for land Hindenburgs. Like those were nuked right? When will the conservative arm of the Republican party finally start to admit that there are two distinctive parts of the Republican party? Conservatives and then those that just pay lip service to the conservative beliefs

[Joe Hadenuf]

I've read that he's giving lip service to this while knowing that Tom Delay will nuke it.

Could you post a source for this?

[Mini-14]

I've read that he's giving lip service to this while knowing that Tom Delay will nuke it. That's the political calculation.

I read his lips, and not his hips. His lips tells me that he supports this attack on the Constitution and my rights.

[lewislynn]

I've read that he's giving lip service to this while knowing that Tom Delay will nuke it. That's the political calculation.

'Read my lips, no new taxes gun laws'.

[bimbo]

… knowing that Tom Delay will nuke it. That's the political calculation.

I hope you are right.

[Atlas Sneezed]

"I've read that he's giving lip service to this while knowing that Tom Delay will nuke it. That's the political calculation."

If we can rely on Delay to protect our rights, than it shouldn't matter if Hillary were in the White House, right?

[Joe Hadenuf]

I've read that he's giving lip service to this while knowing that Tom Delay will nuke it. That's the political calculation.

Could you provide a link or source to this?

[Redcloak]

I've read that he's giving lip service to this while knowing that Tom Delay will nuke it. That's the political calculation.

Counting on House and Senate Republicans to show some backbone and do the right thing is like counting on the Iraqi Republican Guard to fight to the death. If it happens, it will have been by accident!

[Taxman]

How did Speaker Hastert vote on the original legislation?

If Speaker Hastert is on our side, he and Rep. Delay can keep the legislation bottled up indefinitely, unless a discharge petition is signed by 219 Representatives.

We have a lot of work to do!