[Stew Padasso]

Yep, playing politics with the 2A as opposed to the principled arguments of it's importance. That is not to be admired. Not to mention, the fear factor Mr. Gonzales perpetuates about "assault weapons" (which is largely symbolic blabber for the bigger picture of gun grabbers).

I heard Mort Kondracke on Fox even admit to the "symbolic" meaning of the AWB, and the effort of going after the cosmetics of these weapons as only a stepping stone for further restrictions. Truly pathetic.

[rdb3]

Look, fellas, this may not be what you wanted to hear. But what do you have? A dead AWB bill.

Politically speaking, this was a masterstroke.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Yep, playing politics with the 2A as opposed to the principled arguments of it's importance.

Yes, that's what we need, for Gonzales to take a "principled stand" on the AWB, propounding upon watering the tree of liberty with the blood of tyrants.

That would make you feel mighty proud.

The fact that it would get Alberto drummed out of Washington in a minute and a half by the MSM is not your concern.

So what if we win the battle but lose the war, as long as you get to feel good?

[nonliberal]

I heard Mort Kondracke on Fox even admit to the "symbolic" meaning of the AWB, and the effort of going after the cosmetics of these weapons as only a stepping stone for further restrictions.

Kondracke is the epitome of a neocon.