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Fox News Anchor Joins Left in Calling For Assault Weapons Ban(gretchen)
townhall.com ^ | 6/15/2016 | Leah Barkoukis

Posted on 6/15/2016, 12:58:25 PM by rktman

Calling for more gun control in the wake of mass shootings has become the norm for the president, politicians, and pundits alike—and Orlando has been no different. This time, however, a more surprising face has joined the bandwagon: Fox News’ Gretchen Carlson.

“Yes, the Orlando massacre was terror,” she said, “But there’s no doubt that Omar Mateen was able to kill so many people because he was firing an AR-15, a military style assault weapon, a weapon easier to buy in the state of Florida than buying a handgun.”

Let’s break for a moment here to point out that right off the bat her facts are wrong. Mateen did not use an AR-15 in the attack, as Matt explained on Tuesday.

Anyway, Carlson went on to assure viewers she’s in favor of “people being able to carry,” but as for semi-automatic weapons, not so much, it seems.

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To: RoosterRedux

He came at closing time so they probably didn’t check him.


41 posted on 6/15/2016, 1:35:43 PM by palmer (Net "neutrality" = Obama turning the internet over to foreign enemies)
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To: RoosterRedux

I believe he began outside and then rushed in,not 100% though


42 posted on 6/15/2016, 1:39:19 PM by CGASMIA68
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To: rktman

Fanatical savages who would willingly put a bomb vest on their babies, and who would shoot their mother just to prove loyalty, and who would slice their brother’s neck if he converted to Christianity are NOT going to respect any ban on weapons.


43 posted on 6/15/2016, 1:39:28 PM by I want the USA back (Islam mandates warfare against unbelievers and is absolutely incompatible with Western society.)
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To: odawg

Nah. Much easier to infringe on our rights than try to dig up backgrounds on people that have NO records. Yeah, bring ‘em in I’m sure it will be just fine.


44 posted on 6/15/2016, 1:40:00 PM by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?!)
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To: Lisbon1940

BS


45 posted on 6/15/2016, 1:41:00 PM by CGASMIA68
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To: CGASMIA68

Maybe you didn’t’ see the nterview with the Easter egg guy. He said he learned to wear tight pants after his first. I it to Pulse.


46 posted on 6/15/2016, 1:44:32 PM by Lisbon1940 (No full-term Governors)
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To: rktman

BOR also said we need to bring back the assualt weapons ban


47 posted on 6/15/2016, 1:48:17 PM by stockpirate (Make America Mexico Again - MAMA end sarcasm)
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To: rktman

This is why I’m now watching news and podcasts on YouTube instead of TV News.


48 posted on 6/15/2016, 1:51:57 PM by libertarian27 (FR Cookbooks - On Profile Page)
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To: RoosterRedux
"I have been wondering how the shooter got a long gun with extra mags into the nightclub. Surely he had to stand out."

There are some reports that he shot the security guard and then entered, but, additionally, the Sig MCX is very modular and has multiple configurations including very short ones. I haven't seen any articles describing what configuration he used.

49 posted on 6/15/2016, 1:55:21 PM by Truth29
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To: libertarian27

Can’t really say the last time we watched any tv news of any flavor. Kinda went sour when wally concrete told us we were fini in VN.


50 posted on 6/15/2016, 1:56:41 PM by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?!)
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To: rktman

the club was a GUN FREE ZONE

leets keep muslims OUT


51 posted on 6/15/2016, 1:58:18 PM by zzwhale
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To: zzwhale

No, muzzies okay. Christians, not so much since they are haters. Or something.


52 posted on 6/15/2016, 2:00:09 PM by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?!)
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To: ObozoMustGo2012

We got the bubble headed bleached blonde
Comes on at five
She can tell you ‘bout the plane crash
With a gleam in her eye
It’s interesting when people die
Give us dirty laundry

Don Henley - Dirty Laundry


53 posted on 6/15/2016, 2:00:54 PM by HombreSecreto (The life of a repo man is always intense)
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To: rktman

Time to buy some more AR15 receivers.


54 posted on 6/15/2016, 2:01:02 PM by Blood of Tyrants (Socialism is always just one or a thousand or a million more murders away from utopia.)
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To: mbynack
-- If we could just ban all weapons, only trusted members of the government would have them. --

There is no such thing as a "trusted member of the government." They are all arms-length strangers. If you are in the government, you are part of the "us" group, with everybody else being "them." Reverse the labels for people who are subject to the whims of the government people.

Even my opening can be reversed, to the government, there is no such thing as a "trusted member of the public."

55 posted on 6/15/2016, 2:04:32 PM by Cboldt
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To: pepsionice

I think I need one of each....before the wimps in congress revoke our rights. The 2nd amendment is not for hunting or self defense although those things are benefitted by it. The second amendment was for citizens to protect themselves from their own government. I should be able to own any weapon a soldier uses. Shall not be infringed. Period


56 posted on 6/15/2016, 2:10:39 PM by Mom MD
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To: HomerBohn
"...even better than today’s Fox..."

"One America News Network" - OAN - best news outlet on TV.

57 posted on 6/15/2016, 2:11:23 PM by Psalm 73 ("Gentlemen, you can't fight in here - this is the War Room".)
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To: rktman

I guess Gretchen has forgotten 9/11.

Over 3000 Americans were killed by Moslem terrorists with AIRPLANES.

Does she also want to ban airplanes?


58 posted on 6/15/2016, 2:13:41 PM by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer")
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To: blueunicorn6

No, just buildings taller than 2 stories.


59 posted on 6/15/2016, 2:15:18 PM by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?!)
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To: rktman

The Orlando murderer drove 120 miles to conduct his attack.

If there were no automobiles, then he couldn’t have done it.

Does she want to outlaw automobiles as well?


60 posted on 6/15/2016, 2:15:45 PM by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer")
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