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8. Why are you surprised? Gun control advocates were *always* going to get played.

Sun Apr 14, 2013, 03:14 AM

Apr 2013

The White House, for all their fine words, knew from the start that substantial new gun control
measures would never make it through the House.

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Kick! n/t Tx4obama Apr 2013 #1

Let the arms race begin neverforget Apr 2013 #2

What a farce. nt octoberlib Apr 2013 #3

The 'compromise' bill is worthless and toothless. geek tragedy Apr 2013 #4

More likely all involved will call it a success and other legislation ProgressiveProfessor Apr 2013 #11

It's the best the gun lobby could have hoped for. nt geek tragedy Apr 2013 #12

By the time things get done, it could be a net plus for gun rights ProgressiveProfessor Apr 2013 #14

K & R !!! WillyT Apr 2013 #5

The 'loophole' in it is too big ... Tx4obama Apr 2013 #7

Why are you surprised? Gun control advocates were *always* going to get played. friendly_iconoclast Apr 2013 #8

I'm stunned to hear this. 99Forever Apr 2013 #10

Do you remembr the days when government kept corporations in check Blue Idaho Apr 2013 #13