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NRA shies from all-out fight on Sotomayor
THE HILL ^ | 07/18/09 | Alexander Bolton

Posted on 07/19/2009 5:46:42 PM PDT by skimbell

The National Rifle Association (NRA), one of the most powerful lobbies in Washington, has come out against Sonia Sotomayor but conservatives question whether it will flex all of its muscle to oppose the Supreme Court nominee.

Leaders of the gun owners’ rights group issued a strong statement against Sotomayor Friday but they have declined to say how much a vote for the nominee would affect lawmakers’ ratings.

“It’s an important vote and will count,” said Andrew Arulanandam, an NRA spokesman...

(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...


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To: skimbell

It’s a forgone conclusion that she will be confirmed. The Republicans lack the cojones (Ask a wise Latina for a translation) to stop her. Thus one day, NRA lawyers will be arguing cases in front of her. There’s no value having her more pissed off at the NRA than she already is.


21 posted on 07/19/2009 7:31:35 PM PDT by Redcloak ("Oh, bother!" said Pooh, as he chambered his last round.)
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To: skimbell

NRA are now political wonks. Gun Owners of America are the ones to support.


22 posted on 07/19/2009 7:48:28 PM PDT by Sarajevo (You jealous because the voices only talk to me.)
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To: pabianice

I seriously doubt you talked to real NRA members. You probably talked to one of those who thinks his mailbox was lined with a minefield becuase he complains of a few letters.


23 posted on 07/19/2009 8:23:53 PM PDT by Shooter 2.5 (NRA /Patron - TSRA- IDPA)
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To: Trod Upon; Old Teufel Hunden; jim-x; TexasBeth; jrp

Thanks for the laugh. You’re complaining the NRA doesn’t do enough and you sited a group which has never done a single thing on their own.

Laughable.


24 posted on 07/19/2009 8:26:52 PM PDT by Shooter 2.5 (NRA /Patron - TSRA- IDPA)
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To: editor-surveyor

That’s only the opinion of a non-member such as yourself. Go sit in the corner, the adults have work to do.


25 posted on 07/19/2009 8:28:32 PM PDT by Shooter 2.5 (NRA /Patron - TSRA- IDPA)
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To: Sarajevo

goa = AWOL


26 posted on 07/19/2009 8:29:26 PM PDT by Shooter 2.5 (NRA /Patron - TSRA- IDPA)
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To: Shooter 2.5
You’re complaining the NRA doesn’t do enough and you sited a group which has never done a single thing on their own.

Au contraire. GOA did a fine job of stabbing Fred Thompson in the back during the primaries - and they did it all on their own. Maybe it didn't matter much in the grand scheme of things, but GOA's nonsensical claims that Fred voted "for gun control" ended up being used by Huckabee.

27 posted on 07/19/2009 11:14:43 PM PDT by Charles Martel ("Endeavor to persevere...")
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To: Shooter 2.5
"Thanks for the laugh. You’re complaining the NRA doesn’t do enough and you sited a group which has never done a single thing on their own.

Laughable."


I'm trying to figure out why you put me in this to list where you defend the NRA. I agree with you and have defended the NRA many times on this board from GOA do nothing lovers.
28 posted on 07/20/2009 4:26:47 AM PDT by Old Teufel Hunden
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To: Old Teufel Hunden

Teh first poster was the attacker and the first person I thought of that’s a good NRA member was you. I thought I could use a little help with the do nothing haters. Thanks for all your support for the NRA.


29 posted on 07/20/2009 5:34:15 AM PDT by Shooter 2.5 (NRA /Patron - TSRA- IDPA)
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To: editor-surveyor

Making up lies again? You sound like you should be on DU with the antigunnners.

The NRA has been fighting the U.N. against global small arms disarmament as an NGO.

goa = AWOL again.


30 posted on 07/20/2009 5:39:21 AM PDT by Shooter 2.5 (NRA /Patron - TSRA- IDPA)
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To: Shooter 2.5

Apparently, you cannot read?


31 posted on 07/20/2009 7:16:16 AM PDT by editor-surveyor (The beginning of the O'Bummer administration looks a lot like the end of the Nixon administration)
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To: skimbell
They interviewed two people for this article. One was the NRA hating larry pratt from the AWOL goa.

More divide and conquer from the leftist media.

32 posted on 07/20/2009 7:29:27 AM PDT by Shooter 2.5 (NRA /Patron - TSRA- IDPA)
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To: Shooter 2.5

Where did I criticize the NRA? That’s right, I didn’t. I’m actually a member and plan to renew. I simply suggested an alternative for those who have a problem with the NRA. I’d rather people be involved in some pro-2A organization than none. Get a grip.


33 posted on 07/20/2009 9:58:28 AM PDT by Trod Upon (Obama: Making the Carter malaise look good. Misery Index in 3...2...1)
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To: skimbell

We don’t have the votes to stop the vote so everything is just posturing


34 posted on 07/20/2009 10:00:34 AM PDT by wardaddy (Flame and Citron....great movie about Dane resistance........Sarah Palin, there is no substitute)
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To: skimbell; All
This vote will tell us who to target for 2010/2012 elections. Use the heavy artillery for when it will really counts.

The NRA is smart enough to not waste capital on Sotmayor. It is a forgone conclusion that the Dhims will confirm her no matter what. Fight the fights you can win, not the ones you lose in vain.

35 posted on 07/20/2009 10:09:41 AM PDT by Pistolshot (Brevity: Saying a lot, while saying very little.)
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To: Shooter 2.5
"the first person I thought of that’s a good NRA member was you. I thought I could use a little help with the do nothing haters. Thanks for all your support for the NRA."

Okay, I understand now. You had me puzzled there for a second!!
36 posted on 07/20/2009 10:27:40 AM PDT by Old Teufel Hunden
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To: Trod Upon

Sorry. The goa members can’t stop their hatred for the NRA and thanks for your support of the NRA.

I wouldn’t bother sending anyone to the goa. They don’t have a track record and the Second Amendment Foundation has lawsuits based on Heller.


37 posted on 07/20/2009 11:31:37 AM PDT by Shooter 2.5 (NRA /Patron - TSRA- IDPA)
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