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2016 Postmortem

beam me up scottie

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12. Of ffs, Bernie's not the tool here. A simple fact check explains his vote.

Reply to pnwmom (Reply #10)

Mon Oct 5, 2015, 03:27 AM

Oct 2015

Sanders voted against the pro-gun-control Brady Bill, writing that he believes states, not the federal government, can handle waiting periods for handguns. In 1994, he voted yes on an assault weapons ban. He has voted to ban some lawsuits against gun manufacturers and for the Manchin-Toomey legislation expanding federal background checks.

http://www.ontheissues.org/2016/Bernie_Sanders_Gun_Control.htm

He was representing his constituents in Vermont - that's his fucking job.

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Hillary Clinton Goes Big On Gun Policy, Creates Contrast With Bernie Sanders [View all] Stellar Oct 2015 OP

“attempting to sell a significant number of guns be deemed ‘in the business of selling firearms,’” Duckhunter935 Oct 2015 #1

There is already a glaring contrast between Hillary and Bernie. Live and Learn Oct 2015 #2

Yeap, on the issue of guns Sanders votes supports the coorporations. NONE of the candidates can ... uponit7771 Oct 2015 #3

Not really but you already know that. And Hillary definitely supports corporate interests. nt Live and Learn Oct 2015 #4

"not really" doesn't give Sanders a right to pick up a stone or anyone else and chuck it at any of uponit7771 Oct 2015 #6

You have no idea what you're talking about Fearless Oct 2015 #8

Please explain his vote against the Brady bill after Reagan was shot. pnwmom Oct 2015 #10

Of ffs, Bernie's not the tool here. A simple fact check explains his vote. beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #12

I noticed you got no response... SoapBox Oct 2015 #14

They never respond to facts because they don't fit the narrative. beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #16

At least he's not exploiting the recent deaths and carnage for personal gain. MindfulOne Oct 2015 #20

He's letting her run her reactive mouth, then he, as the "adult in the room," slams her at debate. ancianita Oct 2015 #5

Bernie's toast at the debate. leftofcool Oct 2015 #17

that was a good one! restorefreedom Oct 2015 #24

He already supports an assault weapons ban, universal background checks, mental health services, Fearless Oct 2015 #7

But if Hillary says he doesn't than he doesn't to her supporters. Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2015 #11

"Oh, and why did you wait until the public "cared about it" again??" beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #13

I was just going to say... SoapBox Oct 2015 #15

Yeah we do, they will always land on benefiting the wealthy and powerful TheKentuckian Oct 2015 #25

Maybe she just really cares about this issue. lovemydog Oct 2015 #19

Well perhaps, better late than never....maybe, LOL! Stellar Oct 2015 #28

I think she's just going to settle for an "administrative action" Duckfan Oct 2015 #9

Kick! nt Stellar Oct 2015 #18

NH is not the state to fly that flag. bunnies Oct 2015 #21

Yeh, sure. Uh-huh. The check is in the mail, I will gladly pay for my cheesseburger next Tuesday. nt Zorra Oct 2015 #22

I am curious silenttigersong Oct 2015 #23

If everyone here cares about the gun problem you will rec this thread about Bernie's proposals: beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #26

I met Hillary Clinton at the first Million Mom March. Sparkly Oct 2015 #27