familymom
Joined: 11/29/2007
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Recent Comments by familymom
The Watercooler
09/04/2008 05:49:33 PM
If we deide it is ok to infringe on the 2nd ammendment, then I guess we can eventually infringe on the 1st..or all of them. That is not a far-fetched idea, either.
The Watercooler
09/04/2008 05:46:30 PM
Obama gave no support for Heller vs DC....that was 2008:-) Actually that was a couple of months ago!

Banning assault rifles will NOT keep criminals from getting them.

Maggie,

I agree....I wish the government would shrink and stay out of my business. If I wanted BIG government (or if our Founding Fathers did as well) we could all be British.

I like Cindy McCain as well. I really like that she works quietly and does not go on stage to give her political views. She does quite a bit of charity type work.
The Watercooler
09/04/2008 04:00:31 PM
Can you even imagine giving a speach in front of so many people? She did not act at all like she was nervous. I would pass out!!!lol

Oh...did you all see her adorable daughter Piper holding the baby and then licking her hand to smooth his hair out? That was so cute!
The Watercooler
09/04/2008 03:38:08 PM
Sorry so long, but I put references at the end.

FACT: Barack Obama voted against the confirmation of 2 of the 5 Justices that affirmed an individual right to keep and bear arms.

FACT: Barack Obama voted to allow reckless lawsuits designed to bankrupt the firearms industry.1

FACT: Barack Obama wants to re-impose the failed and discredited Clinton Gun Ban.15

FACT: Barack Obama voted to ban almost all rifle ammunition commonly used for hunting and sport shooting.3

FACT: Barack Obama has endorsed a 500% increase in the federal excise tax on firearms and ammunition.9

FACT: Barack Obama has endorsed a complete ban on handgun ownership.2

FACT: Barack Obama supports local gun bans in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and other cities.4

FACT: Barack Obama voted to uphold local gun bans and the criminal prosecution of people
who use firearms in self-defense.5

FACT: Barack Obama supports gun owner licensing and gun registration.6

FACT: Barack Obama refused to sign a friend-of-the-court Brief in support of individual Second Amendment rights in the Heller case.

FACT: Barack Obama opposes Right to Carry laws.7

FACT: Barack Obama was a member of the Board of Directors of the Joyce Foundation, the leading source of funds for anti-gun organizations and “research.”8

FACT: Barack Obama supported a proposal to ban gun stores within 5 miles of a school or park, which would eliminate almost every gun store in America.9

FACT: Barack Obama voted not to notify gun owners when the state of Illinois did records searches on them.10

FACT: Barack Obama voted against a measure to lower the Firearms Owners Identification card age minimum from 21 to 18, a measure designed to assist young people in the military.11

FACT: Barack Obama favors a ban on standard capacity magazines.12

FACT: Barack Obama supports mandatory micro-stamping.13

FACT: Barack Obama supports mandatory waiting periods.2

FACT: Barack Obama supports repeal of the Tiahrt Amendment, which prohibits information on gun traces collected by the BATFE from being used in reckless lawsuits against firearm dealers and manufacturers.14

FACT: Barack Obama supports one-gun-a-month handgun purchase restrictions.16

FACT: Barack Obama supports a ban on inexpensive handguns.9

FACT: Barack Obama supports a ban on the resale of police issued firearms, even if the money is going to police departments for replacement equipment.9

FACT: Barack Obama supports mandatory firearm training requirements for all gun owners and a ban on gun ownership for persons under the age of 21.9

1. United States Senate, S. 397, vote number 219, July 29, 2005. (http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=109&session=1&vote=00219)

2. Independent Voters of Illinois/Independent Precinct Organization general candidate questionnaire, Sept. 9, 1996. The responses on this survey were described in “Obama had greater role on liberal survey,” Politico, March 31, 2008. (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0308/9269.html)

3. United States Senate, S. 397, vote number 217, Kennedy amendment July 29, 2005. (http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=109&session=1&vote=00217)

4. David Wright, Ursula Fahy and Sunlen Miller, "Obama: 'Common Sense Regulation' On Gun Owners' Rights," ABC News' "Political Radar" Blog, http://blogs.abcnews.com, 2/15/08. (http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2008/02/obama-common-se.html)

5. Illinois Senate, March 25, 2004 SB 2165, vote 20.

6. “Fact Check: No News In Obama's Consistent Record.” Obama ’08, December 11, 2007. (http://www.barackobama.com/factcheck/2007/12/11/fact_check_no_news_in_obamas_c.php)

7. “Candidates' gun control positions may figure in Pa. vote,” Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Wednesday, April 2, 2008, and "Keyes, Obama Are Far Apart On Guns," Chicago Tribune, 9/15/04. (http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/s_560181.html)

8. 1998 Joyce Foundation Annual Report, p. 7.

9. “Obama and Gun Control,” The Volokh Conspiracy, taken from the Chicago Defender, Dec. 13, 1999. (http://www.volokh.com/posts/1203389334.shtml)

10. Illinois Senate, May 5, 2002, SB 1936 Con., vote 26.

11. Illinois Senate, March 25, 2003, SB 2163, vote 18.

12. “Clinton, Edwards, Obama on gun control,” Radio Iowa, Sunday, April 22, 2007. (http://learfield.typepad.com/radioiowa/2007/04/clinton_edwards.html)

13. Chicago Tribune blogs, “Barack Obama: NIU Shootings call for action,” February 15, 2008, (http://blogs.trb.com/news/politics/blog/2008/02/barack_obama_comments_on_shoot.html)

14. Barack Obama campaign website: “As president, Barack Obama would repeal the Tiahrt Amendment . . .” (http://www.barackobama.com/issues/urbanpolicy/#crime-and-law-enforcement.)

15. Illinois Senate Debate #3: Barack Obama vs. Alan Keyes (http://www.ontheissues.org/2008/Barack_Obama_Gun_Control.htm and http://www.ontheissues.org/IL_2004_Senate_3rd.htm) Oct 21, 2004.

16. Illinois Senate, May 16, 2003, HB 2579, vote 34.
The Watercooler
09/04/2008 03:30:55 PM
HA-ha!!!! Obama is VERY MUCH against guns. He stated in 2001 that he did not believe people should own guns. He is also against not only assault rifles but semi-automatic weapons. Do you know how many guns fall into that category?
Whew...speaking of being spoon fed info. You might look up his voting record with regards to guns.
Now, some of you might be against guns as well. That is fine as long as I can keep mine.
My goodness...it would be so nice if we could actually keep the Constitution a legal and binding document.
BTW, a ban on assault rifles is not being a gun rights supporter.

Re: Palin A speech writer might have written the speech, but she delivered it well. Quit giving all of the credit to the writers. Obama had writers as well...I never hear anyone giving all of the glory to the writers in that instance.
The Watercooler
09/04/2008 02:04:37 PM
Let's not forget that Obama is anti-gun.
As an NRA member, Obama is a threat to the 2nd ammendment....that's enough for me to not vote for him. I agree with Maggie as well. He is too liberal for me.
The Watercooler
09/04/2008 10:46:00 AM
Palin gave a great speech...so did Thompson.
The liberals hate Palin and fear she will win and bring morals and faith back to the White House.
The Hillary supporters are full of themselves to assume that Palin was picked just to "court the Hillary votes." Palin was picked to reform Washington and strengthen the conservative base.

I do not expect any liberals to say anything positive about lastnight's speeches. Tat's ok. I feel the same about Obama.....I think he is full of fluff:-)
The Watercooler
08/31/2008 10:29:16 PM
I would rather have tough economic times in a free, capitalistic nation than in a nation run solely by the government.
The Watercooler
08/29/2008 07:37:16 PM
I am a supporter of McCain regardless of his VP pick, yes. I do not look at the Palin pick as a way to get women voters...I think kit is a way to get conservative voters. I love Palin because she is a conservative, not because she is a woman.
I was probably on the fence with Hillary...but no way I will ever vote Obama.
I agree that people either hate or love the Clintons.
Governors do more than Senators as far as budgets and programs, so Palin actually has MORE executive experience than Obama.
The Watercooler
08/29/2008 12:52:16 PM
Palin has more executive experience than Obama. She has actually "run" things while serving office.
The women's movement just became a republican movement. She's a true conservative. He made a smart move in choosing her. She has a proven record of shaking things up and promoting change.