I don't buy the "Vote for Bush and keep the Democrats from ruining our country" bullshit. The Republicans are doing a fine job of aiding and abetting the Dems, as witnessed by their votes on this bill.
Remember, Bush even said he's sign the bill if it landed on his desk. Looks like his party's sending it that way.
Are we "Giving the gun grabbers more victories" by not voting? The way I see it, we are only encouraging more of the same atrocities by the Republicans and the President if we reward them with our votes. Most people will simply not vote if Bush signs the ban, but I'll do one better:
I'll vote for Kerry. He won't get anything done with a Republican majority in Congress. Gridlock's really not a bad thing.
Such a vote is not at all a bad strategy, with two provisos:
One: It has to be across the board: All parties, all offices, from President to dogcatcher. If that party has betrayed us in the past,
no votes for their incumbents. It becomes a one-term game. And those wanting to play next go-around need to find a better opening ante.
Two: They have to know that this is the grounding policy for many, maybe most of their voting constituents. And when local councilmen or mayors realise that a betrayal position by a governor or congressman can cost them their jobs too, guess who's going to be applying pressure on our behalf.
I'm all over my congress critter again in the AM. His chain will be yanked on a regular basis.
Stay Safe ........:o)