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Top 10 Anti-Gun Senators
Human Events Online ^ | 20 June 2006 | editorial staff

Posted on 06/20/2006 10:54:09 AM PDT by 45Auto

10. Mike DeWine (R.-Ohio) Consistently the only Republican to speak in favor of anti-2nd Amendment legislation on the Senate floor.

9. Jack Reed (D.-R.I.) The most vocal opponent on the Senate floor of congressional legislation to prevent lawsuits against firearms manufacturers based on the actions of criminals.

8. John Kerry (D.-Mass.) Accepted a shotgun as a campaign gift from union officials, even though it would have been banned under a bill he cosponsored.

7. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D.-N.Y.) Though just in her first term as an elected official, she campaigned for gun control while First Lady, advocating gun owner licensing, handgun registration and the retention by the federal government of records on lawful purchasers of firearms.

6. Frank Lautenberg (D.-N.J.) Despite government studies showing that fewer than 1% of criminals get their guns from gun shows, Lautenberg sponsored legislation to run gun shows out of business.

5. Dianne Feinstein (D.-Calif.) Sponsor of the much-vaunted assault-weapon ban of 1994-2004. Despite the ban's having been found to have been misdirected and irrelevant to crime, Feinstein said she wished for a stronger law, one that would say, "Mr. and Mrs. America, turn [your firearms] all in." Feinstein carried a handgun for her own protection in California.

4. Barbara Boxer (D.-Calif.) Sponsor of bills to ban compact handguns, such as those commonly carried for protection, by making the legality of their manufacture in the U.S. contingent upon the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (BATFE) regulation permitting the same type of firearm to be imported. BATFE uses regulatory authority over firearms importation arbitrarily and, some say, illegally. Boxer hoped the BATFE would do the same with U.S.-made firearms.

3. Ted Kennedy (D.-Mass.) A generation ago, this liberal lion sponsored legislation to ban and otherwise restrict handguns. He hasn’t let up a bit since.

2. Dick Durbin (D.-Ill.) Minority whip is top anti-gun activist in his party’s Senate leadership and a reliable activist for anti-gun legislation in his own right.

1. Charles Schumer (D.-N.Y.) Sponsor of legislation to ban firearms as "assault weapons," to ban hunting, recreational, practice and defensive ammunition as "armor piercing," and to impose a waiting period on handgun sales. The member of Congress who most seeks publicity for himself on gun-control issues.


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Editorial; US: California; US: Illinois; US: Massachusetts; US: New Jersey; US: New York; US: Ohio; US: Rhode Island
KEYWORDS: 109th; antis; bang; banglist; cwii; dregalist; guns; mdm; phaedra; rinos; topten; ussenate
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Tyrants, one and all.
1 posted on 06/20/2006 10:54:13 AM PDT by 45Auto
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To: DaveLoneRanger

Ping. Not something we like to see but certainly what we need to know.


2 posted on 06/20/2006 10:55:41 AM PDT by NerdDad
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To: 45Auto

They had to put one Republican on the list to make it "fair and balanced".


3 posted on 06/20/2006 10:57:21 AM PDT by ozzymandus
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To: Joe Brower

Ping to you...


4 posted on 06/20/2006 10:57:23 AM PDT by Andonius_99 (They [liberals] aren't humans, but rather a species of hairless retarded ape.)
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To: ozzymandus

UH! There's two.


5 posted on 06/20/2006 10:59:40 AM PDT by JEC ((Pray for ALL our troops))
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To: 45Auto
The member of Congress who most seeks publicity for himself on gun-control issues.

He's the member of Congress who most seeks publicity for himself, period.

No one else is even in his league.

6 posted on 06/20/2006 11:00:23 AM PDT by wideawake
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To: 45Auto

Schumer, like most urban liberals in the NYC area, just wants to keep "minority thugs" unarmed. They would never think of arming themselves, as they are totally dependent on the police to protect themselves. Urban liberals (and, sad to say, most Manhattanites and Brooklynites of any stripe) don't have the balls to protect themselves.


7 posted on 06/20/2006 11:02:24 AM PDT by Clemenza (The CFR ate my bilderburgers! Time to call for a trilateral commission to investigate!)
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To: 45Auto
Hmmm.... Chafee didn't even make the list? Hell his daddy and Dennis DeConcini were two of the biggest gun-grabbing senators ever. DeConcini got busted in the "Keating Five" scandal...

Mark

8 posted on 06/20/2006 11:02:51 AM PDT by MarkL (When Kaylee says "No power in the `verse can stop me," it's cute. When River says it, it's scary!)
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To: 45Auto
7.62x39mm Bump to the top.....
9 posted on 06/20/2006 11:03:34 AM PDT by tcostell (MOLON LABE)
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To: JEC

Two? Not on this list.


10 posted on 06/20/2006 11:04:55 AM PDT by ozzymandus
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To: 45Auto

New York, Massachusetts, and California--the liberal, smelly, hairy, unwashed armpits of the nation.


11 posted on 06/20/2006 11:08:59 AM PDT by PeoplesRepublicOfWashington (No More White House Dynasties! Two Adamses and two Bushes are enough. No more Clintons or Bushes!)
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To: ozzymandus

I don't know DeWine but I would find it hard to not include Sen. Mickulski ahead of him.


12 posted on 06/20/2006 11:09:11 AM PDT by OmahaFields
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To: 45Auto

"8. John Kerry (D.-Mass.) Accepted a shotgun as a campaign gift from union officials, even though it would have been banned under a bill he cosponsored. "



During the campaign Kerry claimed to be a true gun aficionado that loved gun sports and hunting, and was part of the "gun culture".

During the campaign it came out he owned a unfired war relic and a shotgun.

Doesn't it seem that a billionaire who in the year before the election owned 6 estates around the country and overseas would own a virtual arsenal?

It seems he would own multiple hunting, skeet shooting, birding shotguns and target pistol sets for at least one or two of his estates, for guests and personal use.

Can you imagine visiting your billionaire hunting Buddie's estate in Montana and finding out he has no sporting guns of any sort (unless the butler brought his one personal all purpose shotgun)?


13 posted on 06/20/2006 11:12:23 AM PDT by ansel12
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To: 45Auto

I'm pretty familiar with all these scumbags.


14 posted on 06/20/2006 11:17:21 AM PDT by 383rr ((those who choose security over liberty deserve neither; GUN CONTROL=SLAVERY)
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To: 45Auto
7. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D.-N.Y.) Though just in her first term as an elected official, she campaigned for gun control while First Lady, advocating gun owner licensing, handgun registration and the retention by the federal government of records on lawful purchasers of firearms.

The scary part is........

Rudy makes her look moderate on gun issues, he is an even bigger opponent of the 2nd amendment.

You know your a liberal on an issue when Hillary Clinton is to your right on something.

And yet so many Freepers like Rudy.

15 posted on 06/20/2006 11:20:57 AM PDT by Sonny M ("oderint dum metuant")
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To: wideawake
He's the member of Congress who most seeks publicity for himself, period.

Do you remember when Jon Corzine made a crack comparing Schumer to a monkey who "throws his feces" when he doesn't get attention.

Schumers response was priceless, its the only time I have ever seen him in front of a camera, speechless and just stunned.

16 posted on 06/20/2006 11:22:54 AM PDT by Sonny M ("oderint dum metuant")
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To: PeoplesRepublicOfWashington
New York, Massachusetts, and California--the liberal, smelly, hairy, unwashed armpits of the nation.

This coming from the tiny leftist state of WASHINGTON????? As liberal, smelly, unwashed, and hairy as they come.

We haven't had any left-wing anarchist riots in California that I can recall.

17 posted on 06/20/2006 11:26:58 AM PDT by ElkGroveDan (California bashers will be called out)
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To: Sonny M
LOL! I wish I had that cached.

Q: What's the most dangerous spot in Washington DC?

A: The space between Chuck Schumer and a camera.

Q: What is Chuck Schumer's favorite thing to have for breakfast?

A: A press conference.

18 posted on 06/20/2006 11:38:40 AM PDT by wideawake
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To: Sonny M
It would be sweet if we swapped out crusty ol' #7 for John Spencer.

As a candidate and public servant, Spencer has been proud to run and win with the Conservative Party of New York’s endorsement. John Spencer has always clearly and unashamedly taken a principled stand for his pro-life, pro-marriage, pro-growth, pro-2nd amendment, and anti-illegal immigration positions. As our candidate for the U.S. Senate, Spencer will provide a clear contrast to Senator Clinton’s views. If we nominate a Republican who agrees with Senator Clinton on these issues, we are destined to lose.

19 posted on 06/20/2006 12:10:10 PM PDT by NY.SS-Bar9 (DR #1692 Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas)
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To: NY.SS-Bar9
I'm backing Spencer, I don't think he will win in New York, or batter her, but he could open up some wounds that can be used against her.

Its no secret that alot of other dems who want to run for prez are looking to see if he can find weaknesses in her that they can exploit in the dem primary.

20 posted on 06/20/2006 12:14:53 PM PDT by Sonny M ("oderint dum metuant")
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To: harpseal; TexasCowboy; AAABEST; Travis McGee; Squantos; Shooter 2.5; wku man; SLB; ...
File this one under "know thy enemy".

Click the Gadsden flag for pro-gun resources!

21 posted on 06/20/2006 12:15:36 PM PDT by Joe Brower (The Constitution defines Conservatism. *NRA*)
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To: 45Auto

The treason list...........


22 posted on 06/20/2006 12:18:55 PM PDT by AngelesCrestHighway
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To: Joe Brower

Already know their treason too well. It is what to do about them that is the debate.


23 posted on 06/20/2006 12:21:13 PM PDT by Dead Corpse (It is not the oath that makes us believe the man, but the man the oath.- Aeschylus)
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To: 45Auto

Anytime Chuckie and this group of thieves want my guns, they are most welcome to come try to get them. No, not send their imperial federal government thugs, but come themselves, one at a time or all together. If they think they can take them, come and get them. From MY CHUCK: "From My Cold Dead Hand."


24 posted on 06/20/2006 12:21:20 PM PDT by RetiredArmy (JULY 1ST IS FREEDOM DAY!! WE MOVE OUT OF WA STATE FOREVER!!!!)
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To: Sonny M
Jon Corzine’s senatorial discourtesy irks Schumer (Jon says Chuck, "will throw his own feces at...")
25 posted on 06/20/2006 12:27:18 PM PDT by neverdem (May you be in heaven a half hour before the devil knows that you're dead.)
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To: Joe Brower

Already know these neo-national socialist a$$holes all too well.


26 posted on 06/20/2006 12:29:33 PM PDT by from occupied ga (Your most dangerous enemy is your own government)
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To: 45Auto
Feinstein and Boxer are two of the very few who are allowed to have concealed weapons permits in the Bay Area. Another notable is Sean Penn (Marin County resident) who has a permit and does carry. Typical liberal hypocrisy: the rules apply to everyone except themselves, the liberal elites.
27 posted on 06/20/2006 12:30:13 PM PDT by rockthecasbah (Don't wait for 6 strong men to take you to church.)
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To: RetiredArmy
not send their imperial federal government thugs

Unfortunately the JBTs are exactly who they'll send. And not necessarily the federal ones, but state and local as well. It wasn't all federal JBTs unconstitutionally confiscating firearms in the chocolate city.

28 posted on 06/20/2006 12:32:00 PM PDT by from occupied ga (Your most dangerous enemy is your own government)
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To: Sonny M

I have said it before on other threads:

A conservative president (Reagan) beat Mondale with 54% of the vote in NY.

A complete unknown (Pataki) beat Cuomo.

Liberals lose when confronted by conservatives.

Even in NY.


29 posted on 06/20/2006 12:33:51 PM PDT by NY.SS-Bar9 (DR #1692 Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas)
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To: 45Auto
Gotta add a few to that last. GOA gives several more F- grades (meaning, they're anti-gun leaders).

McCain, Dodd, Mukulski, Sarbanes, Stabenow, Chafee, Leahy.

30 posted on 06/20/2006 12:50:04 PM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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To: NY.SS-Bar9
Liberals lose when confronted by conservatives.

Correct. RINOs, however, have been doing everything imaginable to drill into people's heads that only "moderates" can beat Democrats in most elections.

....and unfortunately, many are buying their BS.

31 posted on 06/20/2006 12:52:34 PM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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To: Dead Corpse; Eaker; AK2KX; Ancesthntr; ApesForEvolution; archy; backhoe; bayouranger; Badray; ...
Already know their treason too well. It is what to do about them that is the debate.

Concur. Accordingly, CWII ping.

32 posted on 06/20/2006 12:55:31 PM PDT by archy (I am General Tso. This is my Chief of Staff, Colonel Sanders....)
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To: 45Auto

You forgot John Warner (RINO-VA)


33 posted on 06/20/2006 1:04:10 PM PDT by P8riot (Stupid is forever. Ignorance can be fixed.)
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To: 45Auto
Schumer hypocritically enjoying himself:


34 posted on 06/20/2006 1:11:18 PM PDT by FreedomPoster (Guns themselves are fairly robust; their chief enemies are rust and politicians) (NRA)
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To: 45Auto
Kerry the gun-handling expert:


35 posted on 06/20/2006 1:12:53 PM PDT by FreedomPoster (Guns themselves are fairly robust; their chief enemies are rust and politicians) (NRA)
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To: 45Auto
Tyrants, one and all.

Tyrants? They normally DON'T work by committee.....
36 posted on 06/20/2006 1:13:33 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (aka MikeinIraq - Foreman of the NAU)
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To: Dead Corpse
Already know their treason too well. It is what to do about them that is the debate.

They aren't the disease, but the symptom. These tyrant wannabes weren't elected by accident, but by solid majorities of the voters in their oblasts. It is hand-wringing liberal populations in the cesspits that these pieces of feces come from that are the problem.

You could string every one of them up from the lampost tomorrow, and after the next election, the names would have changed, but the attitudes toward freedom would be exactly the same. This is why I hold New Yorkers and their fellow travelers in MA CA, etc. in the deepest contempt. This is why we have to fight to hold on to the little freedom we have left in places like GA, TX, and AL

37 posted on 06/20/2006 1:20:34 PM PDT by from occupied ga (Your most dangerous enemy is your own government)
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To: JEC
Good afternoon.
"UH! There's two."

Who is the second Republican on this list?

Michael Frazier
38 posted on 06/20/2006 1:23:23 PM PDT by brazzaville (no surrender no retreat, well, maybe retreat's ok)
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To: PeoplesRepublicOfWashington
Good afternoon.
"New York, Massachusetts, and California--the liberal, smelly, hairy, unwashed armpits of the nation."

This from Washington State.

Michael Frazier
39 posted on 06/20/2006 1:26:07 PM PDT by brazzaville (no surrender no retreat, well, maybe retreat's ok)
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To: from occupied ga
Good post. It's far easier focus our ire on the pols the electorate voted into office than on the electorate itself.

"A Republic, if you can keep it." - Ben Franklin

40 posted on 06/20/2006 1:39:33 PM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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To: from occupied ga; Mr. Mojo
Then this perception needs to change. I don't think it is all just coming from the electorate though. Most groups of people are easily led. The stupid, the inept, the incompetent.

There has got to be a way to get this country back on track.

41 posted on 06/20/2006 1:44:04 PM PDT by Dead Corpse (It is not the oath that makes us believe the man, but the man the oath.- Aeschylus)
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To: NY.SS-Bar9
A conservative president (Reagan) beat Mondale with 54% of the vote in NY.

Thats right, but that was 1984, and a democratic mayor wasn't exactly backing mondale, and NYC did not want to go back to the horrible memories of Jimmy Carter.

The odds of that happening again, are slim and none, and someone buried slim off staten island.

A complete unknown (Pataki) beat Cuomo.

Pataki beat Cuomo, a conservative did not win that race.

Pataki actually ran as a tax cutting pro-abortion, pro-gun contol (which played into his tough on crime persona) against Cuomo.

In a sad bit of irony, Cuomo and (with one exception) issues and viewpoints, are pretty much now the same as Patakis.

Reagan was a conservative, but every other republican that has held either statewide office in NY or mayorial office in NYC, to call them conservative, would be beyond a stretch (hell, I can name several democratic governors right now who might be considered to conserivative for New York).

42 posted on 06/20/2006 2:03:15 PM PDT by Sonny M ("oderint dum metuant")
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To: Sonny M

Rudy is a Democrat for all cases except for fiscal issues. Rudy is even for cut and run when it comes to Iraq.


43 posted on 06/20/2006 2:26:57 PM PDT by Thunder90
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To: 45Auto

Question for these senators. What tool do your bodyguards use to protect you??


44 posted on 06/20/2006 2:27:39 PM PDT by D1X1E (No, I'm not PC. What about it?)
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To: MikefromOhio

Perhaps I should have said "Tyrant wannabes, one and all."


45 posted on 06/20/2006 2:33:18 PM PDT by 45Auto (Big holes are (almost) always better.)
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To: 45Auto

or just wannabes :)


46 posted on 06/20/2006 2:41:38 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (aka MikeinIraq - Foreman of the NAU)
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To: ozzymandus
hey had to put one Republican on the list to make it "fair and balanced".

Could be, but in the case of DeWhiner, it's true.

47 posted on 06/20/2006 2:45:00 PM PDT by kAcknor (Don't flatter yourself.... It is a gun in my pocket.)
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To: PeoplesRepublicOfWashington

New York, Massachusetts, and California--the liberal, smelly, hairy, unwashed armpits of the nation.

Which confirms where the liberal's power is concentrated - the left and right coast (northeast section).


48 posted on 06/20/2006 3:57:57 PM PDT by sasportas
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To: 45Auto

1.Charles Schumer (D.-N.Y.)

That's the same schumer who yelled; "Long live our socialist revolution!", at a DNC meeting, right?

Yes, he is a traitor.


49 posted on 06/20/2006 4:17:04 PM PDT by bayouranger (The 1st victim of islam is the person who practices the lie.)
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To: bayouranger

What makes Mike DeWine (R.-Ohio) a republican?


50 posted on 06/20/2006 4:21:23 PM PDT by DesignerChick
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