Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Trump’s Phone Calls With Wayne LaPierre Reveal NRA’s Influence
The Atlantic ^ | Aug 20, 2019 | ELAINA PLOTT

Posted on 08/21/2019 8:31:02 AM PDT by Lazamataz

click here to read article


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-55 next last
To: Lazamataz
But the prospect of a Rose Garden ceremony, his daughter thought, where Trump could sign a document and call it “historic” and “unprecedented”—and receive positive media attention—might be the best chance of yielding real change.

If Ivanka thought that ANYTHING Trump signs would be deemed anything better than "not good enough", then she is too naive to have any policy involvement.

21 posted on 08/21/2019 8:54:53 AM PDT by PapaBear3625 ("Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities." -- Voltaire)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: momincombatboots

Idioiotic comment.

Shall we all stay home in 2020 over frigging bump stocks?

Please. We want to get our marching orders from you, and we will do as told.

Please GUIDE US!!!!


22 posted on 08/21/2019 8:57:25 AM PDT by VanDeKoik ( In heap big peace pipe)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 16 | View Replies]

To: Lazamataz

I don’t know, once he is lame duck I think he just might take off the gloves.

I know one thing, contacting only the NRA as his source of sentiment about gun rights is a mistake. He needs to hire someone to do nothing but surf the net and collect the true seriousness of the trending sentiments of the people directly. “Boss... since you made that comment yesterday the people have exploded... This is not a gray area, it is an absolute serious no go zone period.”

These are the words he needs to hear and understand.


23 posted on 08/21/2019 9:02:44 AM PDT by Openurmind
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: BuffaloJack

Hunting Jack Rabbits with a .50 cal Barrett is stupid too, but in no way should it ever justify taking away .50 caliber firearms.


24 posted on 08/21/2019 9:07:48 AM PDT by Openurmind
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 20 | View Replies]

To: Lazamataz

The influence comes from its members, who are ordinary Americans resisting government tyranny. The NRA has no existence without them.


25 posted on 08/21/2019 9:09:02 AM PDT by I want the USA back (The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those who speak it. Orwell.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Lazamataz

Atlantic is giving NRA way too much credit. Trump was/is minimally influenced by outside sources other than as they are part of the overall scene. His decisions on how to treat the Red Flag crap and other gun control rumblings were taken early. Talking to the NRA signaled that the “crisis” point had passed. DJT defused the immediate gun control howl. Atlantic and the left in general would rather believe that DJT is a puppet of his handlers and NRA is one such. That is why the left continually loses in these exchanges. They cannot conceive of a Republican or Conservative acting as his own source. That is why he is always two or three steps ahead of them.


26 posted on 08/21/2019 9:10:55 AM PDT by arthurus (cftd\c5)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Zhang Fei

And at least 10 times that many who aren’t members but are sympathetic to the cause. I like NRA gear because it makes libtards throw a hissy fit almost as much a MAGA hat.


27 posted on 08/21/2019 9:12:20 AM PDT by Vigilanteman (The politicized state destroys aspects of civil society, human kindness and private charity.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 5 | View Replies]

To: headstamp 2

Prescription psychoactive drugs and raised without fathers pretty much covers the field.


28 posted on 08/21/2019 9:12:42 AM PDT by arthurus (cftd\c5y)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies]

To: Lazamataz

We did not vote for Ivanka and Jared. You dodged another bullet, Mr President.


29 posted on 08/21/2019 9:13:54 AM PDT by txrefugee
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Charles Martel

I doubt they are “leaks.” They are subtle announcements.


30 posted on 08/21/2019 9:14:02 AM PDT by arthurus (cftik)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: BuffaloJack
I’ve always though of bumpstocks as being stupid.

They are.

Banning them is orders of magnitude stupider, and evil besides.

31 posted on 08/21/2019 9:16:51 AM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the peopIe to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 20 | View Replies]

To: VanDeKoik

By all means.. you are on the party pimp roll.. as far as I can tell likely a gun grabber yourself.
I have a family and a country.. those are more important than a man who has a clear pattern of gun control support.
Ask our founders. Party or principle.
If our Republic is to end, why let it start under your party?
This sounds more like the very first debate.. be free people or bow beneath a king.


32 posted on 08/21/2019 9:18:13 AM PDT by momincombatboots (Ephesians 6... who you are really at war with)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 22 | View Replies]

To: Vigilanteman

Unthinking or dishonest liberals like to talk about a gun lobby, as if the gun business was huge and highly profitable like razor blades. In reality, guns last forever, and ammo is a fungible commodity where low price is key. Gunmakers are in a crappy low margin business and have no profits to spare for the NRA.


33 posted on 08/21/2019 9:20:08 AM PDT by Zhang Fei (My dad had a Delta 88. That was a car. It was like driving your living room.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 27 | View Replies]

To: wastoute

Don, Jr., probably has more influence over his dad on this issue than Ivanka does.

Even so, we must remain vigilant!


34 posted on 08/21/2019 9:26:51 AM PDT by Taxman (We will never be a truly free people so long as we have the income tax and the IRS.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: Lazamataz

The NRA knows democrat tricks and lies... thank God they can step in...


35 posted on 08/21/2019 9:28:13 AM PDT by GOPJ (Epstein: "Child-Rape Pimp" for White Liberal Elites... FOB - Friend of Bill...Invisible to the NYT's)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Lazamataz

Lefty Calls for “Gun Control” Reveal Soros’ Influence


36 posted on 08/21/2019 9:33:39 AM PDT by MarvinStinson
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Lazamataz

Laz! I’ve been scared out of my wits that PDJT would go wobbly on Red Flag! I emailed whitehouse.gov & said it would undermine the Constitution & the potential for abuse based on revenge or corruption would be enormous.

I hope he proposes strict adherence to due process (`accused’ confronts accuser in court before any action is taken) and harsh penalties for false accusations, as in throw the f***ing book at them! Dems will choke on these and nothing gets passed.

The Atlantic of course intends to discredit PDJT as “a tool of the gun lobby & gun manufacturers”. But oftentimes the best good news comes from enemy sources.

Right now my guns are all cuddled around me and begging, “Daddy, please say it isn’t so! This is our only home!”

;^) sort of


37 posted on 08/21/2019 9:38:55 AM PDT by elcid1970 ("The Second Amendment is more important than Islam.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: momincombatboots

So are you going to direct us how to confront this “anti 2nd amendment president” or do you keep posting stuff like that to virtue signal yourself.

Because if you are looking for us to toss 2020 over some goddamn bumpstocks than you are more fool than principaled. A Democrat by proximity in result.

“I have a family and a country”

So let’s put the Dems in charge and you can have neither. Brilliant plan!!


38 posted on 08/21/2019 9:39:20 AM PDT by VanDeKoik ( In heap big peace pipe)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 32 | View Replies]

To: Lazamataz

Here is PROOF that Ivanka Trump is a 5th column agitator and a domestic enemy of the Constitution. That GOD Trump listened to the NRA for once.


39 posted on 08/21/2019 9:53:57 AM PDT by backwoods-engineer (Enjoy the decline of the American empire.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Lazamataz

Here is PROOF that Ivanka Trump is a 5th column agitator and a domestic enemy of the Constitution. [dumb phone, changing thank to that] THANK GOD Trump listened to the NRA for once.


40 posted on 08/21/2019 9:57:30 AM PDT by backwoods-engineer (Enjoy the decline of the American empire.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-55 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson