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NRA DENOUNCES WHITE HOUSE CAMPAIGN OF DECEPTION

NRA website
June 15, 1999 NRA Press Release

(WASHINGTON, DC) -- The White House has embarked on a deliberate campaign of deception and misinformation, in a "win at all cost" effort to impose more federal restrictions on lawful, peaceful gun owners, charged Wayne LaPierre, Executive Vice President of the National Rifle Association.

Referring to comments made this morning by White House spokesman Bruce Reed, LaPierre said, "When Bruce Reed was in short pants and Bill Clinton was running for Governor of Arkansas, the NRA was on Capitol Hill lobbying for passage of the national instant background check on firearm purchases. For the Clinton-Gore Administration to attempt to take credit for that instant check is deceitful. When the law was passed in 1993, it was the NRA who supported the mandatory instant check system, while Bill Clinton and Al Gore opposed it."

LaPierre also blasted the Administration's claims today, after the White House stated the background check had stopped more than 400,000 felons and prohibited persons from purchasing a firearm. Making such an attempt has been a federal felony, subject to ten years in prison, since 1968. "If that's true, where are the prosecutions?" LaPierre asked. "The truth is they had zero prosecutions in 1996, zero in 1997, and one in 1998."

"They've only prosecuted 11 people nationwide in two years for illegally giving a gun to a juvenile. With that kind of dismal record of enforcing federal law, it's no wonder Bill Clinton and Al Gore are trying to mask their record with lies and misinformation," LaPierre said.

Yesterday, reading from a written speech in New Orleans, Al Gore said that juveniles under the age of 18 can currently walk into a gun store or pawn shop and purchase a handgun -- when, in fact, current federal law prohibits anyone under the age of 21 from retail purchase of a handgun. Gore's staff later admitted the "mistake," after reporters questioned the statement.

"If you're the Vice President of this country, trying to run for President, you'd better at least be aware of current federal law before you try to push for new laws," LaPierre said. "Members of Congress don't like being misled any more than the American people. And this is a matter of important public policy and a constitutional right. This is not a time to play fast and loose with the truth. It is a time for accuracy and honest debate."

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This information is provided as a service of the National Rifle Association's Institute for Legislative Action -- www.NRAILA.org

Found at: http://www.nraila.org/ila/wlp0615.99

Al Gore makes yet another mistake. Who's keeping the tally/list around here???!


Posted by: MadAsHell
1 06/16/1999 00:46:56 PDT
To: MadAsHell

George H. W. Bush was right -- Algore is a bozo.

From: Skyrocket
2 06/16/1999 01:50:39 PDT
To: MadAsHell
al gore IS a mistake. bump
From: bumpa31 (bumpa31@clinic.net)
3 06/16/1999 02:31:27 PDT
To: MadAsHell
Dan Quale doesn't look so bad now, does he?
From: Cynic
4 06/16/1999 03:24:20 PDT
To: MadAsHell
"Al Gore makes yet another mistake. Who's keeping the tally/list around here???!"

Want to read lots of Algore's bloopers from the past decade? Try AL GORE IN HIS OWN WORDS resource library in Alamance Independent.
From: glc1173@aol.com (glc1173@aol.com)
5 06/16/1999 03:30:11 PDT

To: MadAsHell
Al Gore makes yet another mistake. Who's keeping the tally/list around here???!

Your suggestion is the same as one I made the other day in another thread. We should keep an archive of Owl Bore's lies and gaffs so all could have easy access.


From: Cautor
6 06/16/1999 03:32:02 PDT
To: MadAsHell,All

JOIN NRA GUN LOBBY TODAY
From: Lady GOP
7 06/16/1999 03:36:14 PDT
To: Follow Lady GOP's advice, join a gun lobby now!
Don't let the liberals take your 2nd Amendment right and throw it in the dust bin of history. Fight back, join a gun lobby, and call and write Congress. Tell them to vote no on the liberal gun agenda, and tell them to support sensible legislation like that backed by the NRA.
From: Cautor
8 06/16/1999 03:40:59 PDT
To: MadAsHell
You've got the info now, folks. Write those letters to the editor now.
From: ParrotsUp (parrotsup@yahoo.com)
9 06/16/1999 04:42:47 PDT
To: MadAsHell
It'd take forever to maintain THAT list!!!!
From: Zig
10 06/16/1999 04:47:53 PDT
To: MadAsHell
Bump. LaPierre is starting to fight back. Lets get behind him and PUSH.
From: Copycat (onrequest)
11 06/16/1999 04:57:32 PDT
To: Zig
Bump it again. And get on the HORN!
From: Copycat (onrequest)
12 06/16/1999 05:01:59 PDT
To: MadAsHell
Referring to comments made this morning by White House spokesman Bruce Reed, LaPierre said, "When Bruce Reed was in short pants and Bill Clinton was running for Governor of Arkansas, the NRA was on Capitol Hill lobbying for passage of the national instant background check on firearm purchases.

Natl INSTANT background checks are ok as long as it is GUARANTEED that the information is not retained by government. A check is fine. A record of the check is NOT.

Off to work.
From: Copycat (onrequest)
13 06/16/1999 05:04:49 PDT

To: Copycat
Their were important safeguards built into the national instant check. No Fees. No retaining of Names. Instant destruction of computer records to prevent a national database. No check for private sales. These are the "loopholes" that the new fascists like Clintoon are complaining about. They don't like safeguards against government abuse.
From: marktwain
14 06/16/1999 06:03:27 PDT
To: Copycat, ALL
I'm with you. I've recently joined the NRA (even though I'm no gun fan due to my ears being overly sensitive - hard to explain other than a simple explanation that I'm a musician by training :-) figuring that any group willing to take on the Clintonistas and be unafraid of repercussions in the lamestream, leftist-controlled media is worth receiving MY money!
From: MadAsHell
15 06/16/1999 07:40:10 PDT
To: Zig, Alamo-Girl
I certainly understand what you're saying here, but as we move further into the election cycle, we need to have a list of Algore's screwups if for no other reason than to forward a list along to the RNC, the NRCC, and the NRSC to remind them of the available "ammunition" for the anti-Gore advertising campaign.
From: MadAsHell
16 06/16/1999 07:43:51 PDT
To: Cautor, ALL - Can anyone post links to the other gun lobbies?
I thought it would be good to post the other gun lobbies' URLs here. Anyone with any pertinent links, please feel free to link away!
From: MadAsHell
17 06/16/1999 07:46:57 PDT
To: Lady GOP
I agree - JOIN A GUN LOBBY TODAY!

The Founding Fathers had an amazing collective vision for the right ideas about the potential problems governments can cause - about an armed citizenry being the best defense against a tyrannical government.
From: MadAsHell
18 06/16/1999 07:50:10 PDT

To: MadAsHell
Click here for the links!
From: W.
19 06/16/1999 07:54:52 PDT
To: MadAsHell

Gun Lobby Thread
From: Lady GOP
20 06/16/1999 08:40:09 PDT
To: Lady GOP, W. - gun lobby links now posted here!
Thanks!
From: MadAsHell
21 06/16/1999 08:45:25 PDT
To: Copycat
"Natl INSTANT background checks are ok as long as it is GUARANTEED that the information is not retained by government. A check is fine. A record of the check is NOT."

Agreed--REGISTER CRIMINALS, NOT GUNS (or Gun Owners).
From: Wonder Warthog (dwolcott@harbornet.com)
22 06/16/1999 08:46:05 PDT

To: MadAsHell
If your ears are really sensitive to the sound of gunfire, there are types of hearing protection available that do a much better job of muffling the sound than the standard cheap 'earmuffs' that most ranges stock. Granted, they're a little more expensive, but you get what you pay for.
From: gieriscm (gieriscm@hotmail.com)
23 06/16/1999 09:16:36 PDT
To: gieriscm
Bump. The automatic and sawed off shotgun legislation of 1925 was the beginning of our gun control problems. The very argument that "There is no good purpose for a sawed off shotgun other than to kill" is a flawed argument. The founders did not recognize the right bear arms seeing our need to hunt, they saw as our right to "kill" in self defense. The better a weapon kills, the better protection and defense it offers against intruders, criminals, and politicians. Repeal ALL gun laws execpt do not allow "violent" offenders to own guns or vote. The only ones who should be infringed are those who have shown they cannot handle the responsibility.

PS Take the lead of Switzerland...an automatic weapon in EVERY home. Stay Free America!
From: Copycat (onrequest)
24 06/16/1999 10:09:36 PDT

To: MadAsHell
Thanks for the heads-up, MadAsHell!!!
From: Alamo-Girl
25 06/16/1999 11:00:21 PDT
To: Check out the NRA's Website & Join Today!

Click Here _Check Out NRA's Website
From: Lady GOP
26 06/16/1999 11:33:04 PDT
To: Copycat
I might move to Switzerland if America continues to deteriorate into a mockery of the republic it was intended to be by our Founding Fathers.
From: MadAsHell
27 06/16/1999 11:56:51 PDT
To: Send Your Favorite Dem an NRA Membership for $10....Ha!
BTTT
From: Lady GOP
28 06/16/1999 14:09:57 PDT
To: MadAsHell
BTTT!!!!:)
From: Defender2 (We Have to Defend Our Freedoms!!!)
29 06/16/1999 15:23:39 PDT
To: MadAsHell
Bump
From: KingNoOne (KingNo155@worldnet.att.net)
30 06/16/1999 15:37:33 PDT
To: MadAsHell
It's time that the NRA and the rest of the gun lobby go on the attack. An easy way to screw up the libs would be to demand congressional investigations on why current federal gun laws are not being inforced and prosecuted. Heavens knows the justice department has time on their hands (not investigating treason, campaign contributions, etc).
From: The Cajun
31 06/16/1999 15:56:18 PDT
To: MadAsHell
I too have considered moving there. But be advised. They have imigration limits, laws etc.,and you may not be able to get in. It also has a King.
From: Goldi-Lox
32 06/16/1999 19:59:30 PDT
To: glc1173@aol.com
"Al Gore makes yet another mistake. Who's keeping the tally/list around here???!" Want to read lots of Algore's bloopers from the past decade? Try AL GORE IN HIS OWN WORDS resource library in Alamance Independent.


There was a book/website/newsletter that kept track of every error that Dan Quayle ever made, and made sure that the media promoted the error.

We need the OWLGORE BLOOPER ALERT System to be up and running, and linked to FR. Can this be an adjunct to the "Downside Legacy" that is being kept on this site?
From: Goldi-Lox
33 06/16/1999 20:05:16 PDT

To: Texas gun owners
Another link for all you Texas gun rights activists. Peaceable Texans not only lobbies Texas congressmen but also provides information concerning current pending legislation on the state and national levels.

Peaceable Texans for Firearms Rights
From: unscared
34 06/16/1999 20:27:13 PDT

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