The NRA Endorses More Anti-Gunners

[soco11]

While I am certainly not a huge fan of the NRA, last month's American Rifleman magazine from the NRA had a pretty decent defense of their choices. Whether you agree with their reasoning is your choice. They pointed out again their basis for endorsements, which I have to admit I tend to forget when I criticize their choices: first, that they are strictly a one-issue organization focused on the 2nd amendment only. Therefore they don't give a hoot about what the candidates views are on any or all other issues. Since some candidates have far from conservative views on many other issues, that means we sometimes think they are endorsing anti-gun candidates when they are not. Second they don't necessarily agree with or work with other conservative organizations on issues, again because they are strictly a one-issue group. I looked around the NRA website a little, hoping to find the editorial from Chris Cox, but I couldn't. I did find this which gives a little of the same info: http://www.nraila.org/News/Read/News....aspx?ID=14170 I think both articles are worth a read for people who really want to be informed.

[OgenRwot]

Here's a thread from June that the poster put a bunch of stuff on there about why they suck. It also has some former NRA board members etc talking about why they don't like the NRA anymore. There was an op-ed the other day from a former board member that I was emailed...I'm trying to dig it up.

http://co-ar15.com/forums/showthread...ght=Disclosure

[ERNO]

Yes, I am also a member of the NRA, because of my firing range rules. I dislike the NRA in certain ways; but first I would like to tell you why the NRA supports Harry Reid over Sharon Angle.

Reid has always been a good pro gun supporter, and he has a good rating with the NRA. But if Reid loses the Senate race, and the Dem's still control the Senate, guess who would become the next Senate Majority Leader of the Senate? You guessed it, Senator Chuck Schumer [D] of New York, who is the most biggest anti-gunner on the Senate floor.

Besides, its beyond me why would anyone want to vote for that right wing kook, Sharon Angle. She's for removing Social Security, unemployment benefits, dismantling the EPA and the Health Care Plan.

My dislike of the NRA goes deep; because of their hidden agenda, while being pro-hunting they secretly throw all of their support to mining and drilling companys, who rape the land and put up "No Trespassing" posters so you can't hunt.

I welcome anybody to disagree or agree with my assertion.

[runoma]

Here's a question. If the democrats got up the gumption to seriously propose an anti-gun senate bill, do you think "Dingy" harry would oppose it?
Some observations: 1. Social security is a Ponzi scheme and it is becoming unsustainable. I am past 50, so hopefully I'll get something out of it. If I was in my 20's or 30's, I'd be advocating getting rid of it.
2. Unemployment benefits. Ok,these are reasonable, within limits. However, to use the liberals logic, do you think Sharron Angle could make that happen.
3. The EPA needs to be reigned in, again. They are currently out of control. Declaring Co2 (that's carbon dioxide) a dangerous pollutant. Give me a break.
4. "The health care plan"? You mean "Obamacare"? The convoluted mess that got rammed down America's throat, even though a majority strongly opposed it. Yea' ... get rid if it.
Nope ... I'd much rather have Sharron Angle than "Dingy" harry ( or Betsy Markey or John Salazar)

[ronaldrwl]

I recieved a Ken Buck bumber sticker from the NRA. I put it on my truck.

[Aloha_Shooter]

Besides, its beyond me why would anyone want to vote for that right wing kook, Sharon Angle. She's for removing Social Security, unemployment benefits, dismantling the EPA and the Health Care Plan.

One would almost think you on her election committee. I can't think of better reasons for voting for her over Harry Reid.

[Bearark]

The more I hear stuff like this the more I consider not renewing my NRA membership and just giving the GOA or JPFO that money instead.

[Lochinver]

I keep my NRA membership out of requirement by range membership. But I'm also in GOA and RMGO.

I give my time to time contributions to the GOA.

[jmg8550]

I too dislike some of the stances the NRA has. I tried to join the RMGO, I sent emails to Mr. Dudley Brown after he left a business card on my truck awhile back at the local NAPA. I've left him several voicemails. Absolutely no response. ATLEAST THE NRA ANSWERS MY EMAILS AND PHONE CALLS! As far as I'm concerned, I'll keep giving money to the NRA. Hey Dudley, maybe you could improve your memberships by atleast answering the phone and responding to emails instead of asking for my money in your worthless newsletters from the NAGR.

[GatorRanger]

Yes, I am also a member of the NRA, because of my firing range rules. I dislike the NRA in certain ways; but first I would like to tell you why the NRA supports Harry Reid over Sharon Angle.

Reid has always been a good pro gun supporter, and he has a good rating with the NRA. But if Reid loses the Senate race, and the Dem's still control the Senate, guess who would become the next Senate Majority Leader of the Senate? You guessed it, Senator Chuck Schumer [D] of New York, who is the most biggest anti-gunner on the Senate floor.

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While I do understand the strategy they are taking, it is exactly compromises like these that have lead us down the road we are currently on. The NRA has made several concessions over the years for the "big picture," but where are we now? We have a larger, more intrusive government than possibly ever -- save for during WWII when the entire country was devoted to the war effort -- and every policy that is voted "for" grants the government more, not less, power and authority over every day life.

The Health Care bill is but one example; within the bill are provisions for things such as the BATFE being able to look at VA patient records -- enabling them to confiscate guns from veterans who have had a PTSD claim filed. Should we just look the other way, then, when politicians like Harry Reid vote in favor of unprecedented government expansion simply because he is mostly pro-gun? And because we don't want someone else in his place as Majority Leader?

My answer is no. No compromises anymore -- that is where conservatives have failed for decades and will continue to do so if they don't own up to it. We cannot continue to give politicians a pass simply because it fits some bigger picture, especially when that bigger picture will eventually lead to bigger, more powerful government.