NRA is just a GOP operation

[Wolfie]

The National Rifle Association is a far-right conservative organization whose corporate sponsors just happen to be gun companies.

The spending underlines a broader shift by the NRA to step up support for Republicans at the expense of Democrats, in contrast to the past where it would back Democratic allies.

The NRA "took a lot of heat" from conservatives for helping some Democrats in the 2010 congressional elections "to the obvious detriment of Republicans," said David Kopel, a constitutional law professor at the University of Denver and a gun-rights advocate who writes for the association. Plus, now there are simply fewer pro-gun Democrats, he said.

Why would they "take heat" for supporting pro-gun Democrats? Oh right, because having the "correct" opinions about guns isn't sufficient for support, you also have to have the "correct" opinions on minorities, and the inherent evil of government, and all the other far-right notions that Wayne LaPierre and his legion of proto confederates froth on about during one of their many speeches. Anyway, since 2010 the NRA took steps to correct the problem of accidentally supporting a few pro-gun Democrats here and there. And they're shelling out a lot more cash these days as well.
This election, it has spent $17 million through Oct. 13, almost all to benefit Republicans. That's more than eight times what it shelled out in the 2006 congressional races. [...]

"The clear message to Democrats is if you're trying to decide between doing the right thing and making some sort of political decision to satisfy the NRA, it's a false choice," said Arkadi Gerney, a senior vice president at the Democratic-aligned Center for American Progress in Washington. "Just do the right thing, because this group is going to come after you no matter what."

As for the NRA's decision not to oppose anti gun [Sen. Susan Collins], he said, "The clear message is: If you cross the NRA and you're a Republican, there'll be no consequences."

[Mike_Fontenot]

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The NRA "took a lot of heat" from conservatives for helping some Democrats in the 2010 congressional elections "to the obvious detriment of Republicans," [...]
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Well, for example, the NRA supported Harry Reid several elections ago ... in hindsight, that was a GIGANTIC mistake, and they know it.  I'm hoping the NRA won't ever make a mistake like that again.

Anyone who values his gun rights, and who is not an NRA supporter, has not been paying attention.

[Geeman]

I'd like to think of them as a "pro constitution" organization.  I really like the commercials I've seen as being the "good guys".

I'm not pro GOP in as much as the old guard of that party is about as big government as the other side of the isle.  I at least see the changes happening with new blood challenging old establishment and having some success.  I hope that continues.

There is a steam rolling of the citizen rights from the leftist side, and little resistance from the old guard.  It makes me very sad.

I think the bottom line is the NRA has an issue all large special interests have.  They become a self feeding, bloated bunch dependent on raising funds.  Without a boogie man, it wouldn't be necessary.  Unfortunately there are currently plenty of real enemies that have gun control as a goal.  More of those wear a "D" after their name.  Sorry about that fact, but its hard to argue.

Greg

[Wolfie]

Exactly Mike, the NRA should just keep supporting Republicans, even those that are anti gun.

I quit the NRA with the first President Bush.

I then joined the NYS Pistol and Rifle Association, a NRA affiliate. I warned them not to trust the GOP.

Result, the GOP that runs the senate in NYS, supported the SAFE Act the most strict gun control in America.

The NRA has accomplished nothing for gun owners, all they do is use us a fundraising tool.

Not me, never again.

[The_Shadow]

There has been an increase in gun rights organizations over the years. I became a NRA life member since 1979.
NRA good or bad, is only one, a few that are actively working to preserve our rights and with help in key elections.  Lately its all about the money and which ones can out collect and out spend the money to help their guy.

The National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) is also working very hard to help maintain our rights to gun ownership; http://www.nationalgunrights.org/

However without these groups, we may have lost our rights and freedoms many years ago! 

I will say I'm not a wealthy person and in my retirement, the rising cost of everything, especially health insurance, has placed a sizeable dent in my monthly funds.

[Wolfie]

Rights?

The GOP US Supreme Court just said a Poll Tax is OK in Texas.

No where in the US Constitution does it call for Photo ID to vote.

Rights are for all, not just rights that benefit one part of society to the detriment of others.

[redbaron007]

Rights?

The GOP US Supreme Court just said a Poll Tax is OK in Texas.

No where in the US Constitution does it call for Photo ID to vote.

Rights are for all, not just rights that benefit one part of society to the detriment of others.

Uhhhh....I think they said voter ID is ok....you and Ginsburg say it's a Poll tax....please explain.

[redbaron007]

There has been an increase in gun rights organizations over the years. I became a NRA life member since 1979.
NRA good or bad, is only one, a few that are actively working to preserve our rights and with help in key elections.  Lately its all about the money and which ones can out collect and out spend the money to help their guy.

The National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) is also working very hard to help maintain our rights to gun ownership; http://www.nationalgunrights.org/

However without these groups, we may have lost our rights and freedoms many years ago! 

I will say I'm not a wealthy person and in my retirement, the rising cost of everything, especially health insurance, has placed a sizeable dent in my monthly funds.

^^^
So true.

Too many folks look at one piece as the cure all......as stated above, they all serve a purpose...they all have their pitfalls too.

It's easy to say it's one or the other; but reality says different. If you don't like one, support another; however, just because you don't think it should be supported, doesn't make them the wrong organization.

[Mike_Fontenot]

Rights?

The GOP US Supreme Court just said a Poll Tax is OK in Texas.

No where in the US Constitution does it call for Photo ID to vote.

Rights are for all, not just rights that benefit one part of society to the detriment of others.

Uhhhh....I think they said voter ID is ok....you and Ginsburg say it's a Poll tax....please explain.

He's obviously a trolling lib ... save your breath.

[redbaron007]

^^
It looks sort of like that. 

[enidpd804]

I don't get the point of your post.  Do you really think the NRA has done nothing for gun owners?  Do you think the D party is out to save your civil rights? 

Do you use the name Wolfie on other forums?  If so, I don't need to know anything else. I'm familiar enough.   

[Rojo27]

He's obviously a trolling lib ... save your breath.

Thought yesterday's rant kinda laid that groundwork. 

Dropped in for my daily sip of insight and wisdom from the river of knowledge this forum is, instead got a dose of left wing propaganda eye rape.

[Geeman]

I decided to take a trip to the NRA grades and endorsement site and I found about the opposite of what Wolfie said.

NY State Senate had lots of Republicans with a "F" grade, just like they deserve.

There are plenty of Democrat folks in several state governments that are endorsed by the NRA based on their voting records. 

I'm not a one issue voter.  I think Harry Reid has a decent NRA grade, and hell would freeze over before I'd ever consider voting for him.  He's been a one man wrecking crew in my opinion, but he blocks anti-gun votes along with every thing else.

Sorry Wolfie, you are just plain wrong in your assessment of the NRA in the political sense.  Not unusual for those left of center.

Greg

[Wolfie]

Thats right baron, the court today said voter ID is OK.

When the court swings Democrat, they will say national licensing is OK, using this as case law.

If you noticed the Gay Marriage issue, Scalia's case law from a decade ago was used by activists to make Gay Marriage legal, and what did the USSC do?

Affirm it.

[Wolfie]

Mike,

You want to lay out your conservative bona fides?

I will lay mine out and we will see who the liberal is.