[Godebert]

Unless Bush reverses his un-Constitutional and un-American position on this issue, he will not receive my vote. I'll vote Constitution Party again.

[IronJack]

This is a firestorm issue, and one Bush needs to consider carefully before he commits. It can't hurt him politically to support it; he can't be trusted on gun issues as it is. But a White House rally behind Charles Schumer & Co. will end his appeal to the gun-owning Right. And it will force gun owners to choose their "conservatives" much more cautiously in the future.

[Paleo Conservative]

Unless Bush reverses his un-Constitutional and un-American position on this issue, he will not receive my vote. I'll vote Constitution Party again.

What an idiot. President Bush can't sign a bill that does not reach his desk. It won't pass the House. I would much rather have Bush in the White House than any of the alternatives.

Perhaps you like cutting off your nose to spite your face. In your case it might even be an improvement.

[SteveH]

The gun grabber quotes are not balanced with those
from any pro-2A organization. AP crapola *bang...

[jagrmeister]

The assualt weapons ban is popular amongst the mainstream. What we want here is a removal of the ban while Bush retains his approval ratings. Thus, Bush should voice support for removal of the ban and let Delay block the bill in the House. When Democrats cry for Bush to break the deadlock, Bush should fire back "Learn to respect the independence of the various branches of government." The net result: Assault weapon ban is removed, Bush remains popular with the people.

[Centurion2000]

"If the bill dies we will lay it at the president's doorstep," Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y

So will I; I'll vote for him, donate to his campaign and get all my friends to vote for Bush :)

[TLBSHOW]

did Ari really say that? Keeping republicans feet to the fire is a 24 7 a day job if he did.

[backhoe]

Cross-link:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/911200/posts
The RKBA War-- 2 weeks of links ( AWB and more )
various FR links | 05-14-03 | The Heavy Equipment Guy

[The Wizard]

I hope the ban dies

[discostu]

You can tell by the quote from Emanuel that the dems have figured out Bush is playing this to screw 'em and take another issue off the table. They're scrambling to find a way to hold him responsible when this thing fails to pass. That's why Ari's putting forth this falderal about what a "strong message" Bush has already sent. What's gonna happen is this thing will die in Congress, the Dems will try to blame Bush he'll respond by criticizing them for making the bill unpassable, he'll then be able to stick them with their favorite charge (rolling back 8 years of "Clinton progress") and not only is this issue taken off the table the GOP gets the last laugh on it.

It's good to have a President that grock's politics again, it's like watching Lombardi coach.

[dd5339]

Hey I tried that in '92. Look what it got me, 8 years of Bill & Hillary.

No way will this bill reach his desk. He's telling the house and senate to kill it quickly and quietly.

Change comes from within the party. Not by going third party.

Semper Fi

[longtermmemmory]

this is bush playing both sides of the fence. This way he can satify the liberal soccer moms because he will not lift a finger to make it reach his desk.

Democrats are a joke anyways, why listen let alone respect that political party?

[Sender]

If Bush takes a passive role, pays lip service to this abominable law while letting it die in Congress, I will understand and can accept this weaselly behavior if it does indeed result in the death of the hideous, ineffective and unconstitutional AW ban. Strategery and politics require strange tactics sometimes, the proof is in the outcome.

However, if Bush caves and actively campaigns for the AW ban, and pressures the House to pass it, I will lose most of my respect for the man even though he's been a great President.

Firestorm issue indeed. President Bush, take my advice as one of your loyal supporters: you DO NOT want your name or your support associated with the renewal or strengthening of this law! You'll lose your base, and even if you do get reelected you'll have a Presidency built on the sand. Be a man and reject this bill! You'll be all the stronger for it! Who cares if Feinstein and Schumer pitch a fit? They will anyway! For Christ sake, they pitched a fit because you visited the aircraft carrier! They will pitch a fit if you have eggs for breakfast! Let the AW ban die!

[Lazamataz]

It ain't over till it's over.

[SunStar]

Unless Bush reverses his un-Constitutional and un-American position on this issue, he will not receive my vote. I'll vote Constitution Party again.

Good for you. That Constitution Party is gaining a few votes each election cycle. By 2050, they may even reach 100,000 nationwide!

[montag813]

I'll vote Constitution Party again.

VOMIT

[taxcontrol]

When the president states his position like that, it helps get the message to the Congress."

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And it sends a message to the millions of members of the NRA. Good way to LOOSE an election.

[Dan from Michigan]

Jim Abrams lost his credibility right here.

Opponents of gun control legislation, like the Americans for Gun Safety Foundation,

AGS is a gun grabbing group founded by Andrew McKelvey, who used to be on HCI's board of directors. McKelvey backed the McSTAIN/LIEberman gun show ban.

[OXENinFLA]

http://www.flashbunny.org/content/assaultweapons.html

[ozzymandus]

It's not going to come up. This is Schumer seeking publicity. If you can't figure that out, go ahead and waste your vote on some 3rd party loser. I'm tired of you people bitching about everything Bush does or says. Politics is not an absoloute world.

[SuziQ]

"If the bill dies we will lay it at the president's doorstep," Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said

Oh no! Mr. Chuckie!! Please don't throw Mr. Bush in that there briar-patch!