Comments on: NRA ad claims Obama wants to ban guns

By: Peter (CA)

Peter (CA) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:58:38 +0000

The NRA is against Obama? Never would have guessed that.
Even if someone asks for a reasonable discussion on guns, the NRA freaks out and starts screaming "2nd Amendment!!".

Smart people will not buy this but, as I can see on this blog, there are some who well....

By: Politically Speaking

Politically Speaking — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:57:16 +0000

I own a gun and I am in no fear of Obama attacking my rights to bear arms. This trick is the oldest in the book and actually supports Obama's comments about small town residents. They have been lied to so much by politicians that they cling to issues regarding their guns and religion. The republicans know this and they seek to highlight these wedge issues in an effort to steer votes away from democratic candidates.

By: KATHLEEN

KATHLEEN — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:56:23 +0000

Do gun owners have to PAY to belong to this idiotic NRA GROUP?
I would own guns but to Pay money to belong to an organization that
"tells" lies and "tells" its members who to vote for, is not my idea of
how I would be spending my money these days. GASOLINE would
be my priority. I need money for gas!!!!

By: lol election

lol election — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:56:15 +0000

NRA always claims that the democrats want to remove the 2nd amendment. wether it be hillary, kerry, edwards, obama, kennedy, pelosi, or bill.

""…what did he say about people becoming bitter when economic situations become bad, they cling to guns (NRA) , religion (abortion)""

Besides, its so easy to get a gun license and a gun these days. There's more restrictions on buying and owning a car!

By: Sandra, Atlanta

Sandra, Atlanta — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:56:01 +0000

Well whenever you want to run from the fact that you have no plan, bring out the good ole' NRA and let them spew lies. If any NRA supporter can explain to me why AK-47's are needed and armor piercing bullets are needed, I will be more than happy to listen. My husband is an ex-cop who shudders everytime he hears that they should both be perfectly legal. Do you people not care about those guys?

By: Patrick, Fairfield, CA

Patrick, Fairfield, CA — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:53:05 +0000

Well, it's clear to my understanding that Obama has stated ever since this topic was asked as a question to him that he does not or has never been in favor of eliminating the Second Amendment. He has said he does, however, want to review old gun laws that still allow guns to get into the hands of criminals and people who have a history of mental and emotional issues. Now if that is an attempt to abolish the Second Amendment, I will challenge those who think this way to not only hear, but listen to Obama's stance on this issue again for clarity!

By: Wynter

Wynter — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:53:02 +0000

The NRA used to be a responsible organization for Gun Owners,

Nowadays, it's just a political operation that makes Gun Owners look like Rednecks and Outlaws.

Someone tell the NRA to get back to its roots and stop playing politics with the 2nd Amendment. We aren't stupid, ignorant, backwoods rednecks. We are responsible people and we are being "misrepresented" by the NRA nitwits in charge.

Wynter

By: Robert Wooller, West Yorkshire England

Robert Wooller, West Yorkshire England — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:49:04 +0000

Brilliant news about CNN Poll of Polls showing Obama 49 to John McCain 44. Keep up the great work Obama and Biden. Take that McCain and Palin.

Obama-Biden 2008!!!

By: TPnTN

TPnTN — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:48:43 +0000

They continue to lie even when it has been proven to be just that a LIE!! It is amazing that so many Americans seem to have the preference of lies and fear-mongering. SAD!!! Just SAD!!!!

God help us!!!

By: Bill

Bill — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:45:41 +0000

I don't know of a hunter who will vote for Obama.....not a one. Obama is a city dweller who has no clue about hunting or any other kind of sport related to guns.

He is no doubt in lock step with other Democrats looking to take ALL guns out of the hands on Americans.

By: DJ Los Angeles

DJ Los Angeles — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:45:21 +0000

The NRA are a bunch of right-wing fanatics anyways. No shocker here.

By: grant

grant — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:42:15 +0000

Every American's share of the national debt is approximatelt $40,000. Screw you NRA, lets talk about something important.

By: Don

Don — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:40:15 +0000

Is this the best "bright shiny object" McLame/Painful can come up with?

By: Find out the facts....

Find out the facts.... — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:38:53 +0000

There they go again...lies, lies, lies.

Get the facts people, do not listen to these people, it is the scar tactics again. Obama had said it over and over again, he will stand up for the 2nd Amendment. He did say he would see that it was harder for a criminal to get a gun......yeah Obama's a real bad man wants to keep Americans safe.

By: Watching this election closely...

Watching this election closely... — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:37:42 +0000

hmmm... interesting that NRA has come out against Obama (to be expected!), but they have NOT come out in support of McCain... hmmm... even they can't make that leap!

By: LB

LB — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:34:58 +0000

Nothing wrong with a little gun control. My husband has hunted all his life, never with an AK47. If I lived on the streets of Chicago, I also would want to keep AK47's out of the hands of children and gangs.

By: Carmen

Carmen — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:34:49 +0000

If you look at the way the Republicans lie they will say anything to win. Guns is not on the agenda, and Obama already said he will not take away any guns just make sure they are not in the hands of people who don't need them.

By: JRG

JRG — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:33:34 +0000

I am a member of the NRA and support what they stand for, but this election has WAY larger issues at stake than gun control. So my wife and I will both be voting Obama and praying he doesn't screw us on our second amendment rights. I will "risk" my second amendment rights to insure our country doesn't get the final flush from the republicains.

By: Some Things Never Change

Some Things Never Change — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:32:34 +0000

You have got to be kidding, with the economy in the condition it is in and they want to talk about guns, give me a break. No one is going to take away the second amendment. Whether or not a person owns a gun is not going to pay the mortgage, it is not going to put gas in your car, it is not going to help you keep you job, let's get real folks.

I see nothing wrong with some common sense legislation on background checks, most of us have to submit to background checks when we go to work for a company. All of us must submit to credit checks when we get credit cards or buy a home or a car. Let's not get into this argument of invasion of privacy, it flies in the face of common sense that you would submit to a background check for a job but not for a weapon, they are one in the same in most cases.

I believe the gun issue is a dog with no teeth, there is not a candidate out there who wants to abolish the second amendment. Most people support criminal background checks for those who wish to own a gun. those out there who cry about background checks must have something to hide. I own several weapons and I have had to submit to background check yet I have never had a problem.

Can we move on to more important issues like the economy, healthcare, foreign policy, things that actually matter in day to day life for most people. This is such a silly argument, it shows just how little people understand how the government works and what it takes to amend the Constitution, move on.

By: JusLaugh

JusLaugh — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:31:07 +0000

"I don't have any intention of taking folks' guns away" Barack Obama, February '08

By: Bill Charlotte,NC

Bill Charlotte,NC — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:31:03 +0000

NRA + McSame + Palin + lies. That is all they have. Problem is a lot of people fall for this crap. It worked on Gore and Kerry, why not Obama.

By: JD in NC

JD in NC — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:30:42 +0000

More lies! In his acceptance speech Obama said he was not against gun ownership! AARGH!

By: ran

ran — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:30:41 +0000

Where is the FCC? What ever happen to truth in advertising.

Freedom of speech does not give someone the right to lie or even to distort the truth and if the FCC would do their job that we tax payers pay for this kind of junk would not be happening and real issues could be debated and reported on.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:30:26 +0000

I think that all of us need to look at the facts. I don't care what other lies McCain/Palin try to come up with I am voting for Barack Obama and Joe Biden. They are the men that are supposed to lead this country for the next eight years. He is here to help us, not hurt us. Get a life NRA. Your lies don't work here.

By: George w. McCain

George w. McCain — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:30:21 +0000

No one is taking anyones guns away. How do you expect the government which has problems running the simplest of programs, going to arrange to pick up all of the guns from people who don't want to give them up. Ain't going to happen, no matter who is President. It's a red herring to keep the enrollment up at the NRA

By: observer

observer — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:29:39 +0000

As a licensed gun dealer I am required by law to do a background check on ALL my customers. The truth is that bad guys will always get there hands on guns,be it by stealing them or other illegal ways. Obama has thought constitutional law for 12 years, so he believes that we have a right to gun ownership. Don't be fooled by these lies. 5 republicans in my home are voting Obama this year, because we're sick of it. There are many guns for sale, but if theres no money to purchase them, then what good are they?

By: Dandelion.

Dandelion. — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:28:40 +0000

lol, if guns is your #1 priority, you wouldn't be voting for Obama anyway. Or McCain, actually.

By: megalodonbite

megalodonbite — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:26:18 +0000

Aww...is the NRA upset because Obama wants to get rid of your guns? I hope he does because there would be a lot more lives saved in this country with tougher gun laws, or perhaps getting rid of them all together. Why dont you go tell the families of the Columbine victims you are so upset about this or go cry somewhere else until you get what you deserve.

By: NRA member for Obama

NRA member for Obama — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:26:08 +0000

Every CNN article talking about a McCain/Palin ad should have a factcheck.org disclaimer before the actual article.

Another right-wing lie...more and more like Bush every day

By: Bill, MA.

Bill, MA. — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:25:50 +0000

Republicans, ... your party is on its last legs. You and your religious wingnut radicals have driven wedges into American society. For such stellar values voters you lie about every issue. The country is changing, and your racist days are becoming history. Bush, and his gang have nearly destroyed our economy, our military, our reputation, our security, and much, much more. McCain/Palin is just more republican corruption, and lying. What have republicans done to improve America?????? Dwight Eisenhower was the last decent Republican.

By: People make no sense

People make no sense — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:25:38 +0000

To all criminals, our executive qualified vice presidential nominee has shown you the way. Just decline to cooperate with your court ordered subpoena's. There's a mountain of evidence that the system is partisian against you so refuse their order. Site Palin executive privilege. The law means nothing. I now hope every criminal follows her example and get out. She supports criminal rights...

Bush and Palin are twins

By: RapidRay

RapidRay — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:23:26 +0000

Outright lie.

From Obama's website...

"Millions of hunters and shooters own and use guns each year. Barack
Obama believes the Second Amendment creates an individual right, and he respects the constitutional rights of
Americans to bear arms. He will protect the rights of hunters and other law-abiding Americans to purchase,
own, transport, and use guns."

By: TexasVet

TexasVet — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:23:14 +0000

Here we go again! Following the bouncing ball and forget about the fact that your house is about to be foreclosed on and you don't have a job or health insurance. Or the fact that gas is almost $4 dollars a gallon. Cuz the only thing that matters is that the Democrats want to take away your guns and kill babies. Did I mention that Obama was a "Muslim"? Come on people, don't fall for it again! My fellow comrades and I can't afford it. My 3 kids can't afford for you to be scared into voting for another RICH idiot who doesn't really care about the issues they are distracting you with. Use your brains this time. You have them, so use them. PLEASE! AIR FORCE VETS FOR OBAMA/BIDEN 08!

By: Michael in Houston

Michael in Houston — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:21:44 +0000

99% of NRA Participants would not vote for Obama, even if he wanted to legalize automatic weapons.

By: Jill

Jill — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:21:38 +0000

When Americans lose their homes, I hope they think of McCain and his 7 .
When Americans can't afford gas for their cars, I hope they think of McCain and his 13 .

By: Distraction

Distraction — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:21:02 +0000

THE GOP started late with the race baiting, and Guns and God arguments. The Country is about to tank and people are running scared just to hold onto their savings and jobs. I doubt if they care about a gun. The gov't can't even dump 500,000 foreclosed homes, what would they do with a bunch of guns? NOT THIS TIME, register to vote DEM and let's show the GOP that their tactics worked in 2004, but will not work now. Too much is at stake, the entire Country.

By: Deb N Texas

Deb N Texas — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:21:01 +0000

It is shameful for a huge organization like NRA to LIE like that. That goes to show you what kind of people are leading this country. Hateful, lying and decietful people. This is why the United States are in the mess we are in now – the hateful and selfish people put us here.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:20:39 +0000

.......because banning guns is such a bad thing, right?? gosh Amerians are so stupid...

By: fixthebroken

fixthebroken — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:20:25 +0000

I know most of the people on this forum know this is a bunch of you know what.

But, sadly, there are people in the American Electorate that will believe it. There are people who solely base their decision to vote on ads they see on TV.

It is a sad display of our civic knowledge in this country.

Don't fall for it this time, please!

By: lindapuma

lindapuma — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:19:44 +0000

cry me a gosh darn river.

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:19:39 +0000

In the primary, his misguided (and factually incorrect) sarcasm regarding Hillary being "Annie Oakley" and his more recent sarcasm regarding Palin's moose hunting, it wouldn't be a shock to find that Obama thinks little of guns or gun owners. That's cause he's a city boy and most of us in this country are country boys. Good luck with the ban, city O - I don't think it's gonna fly out here in the real world.

By: Brent

Brent — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:19:17 +0000

this is in response to "GARY"..... Gary, I'm sorry, but you're so ignorant it's sad.

By: John in WV

John in WV — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:18:56 +0000

This is the reason so many avid sportspeople refuse to support the NRA. This is just a campaign gimmick to get votes. If the NRA was truly worried about Obama taking guns away from people, they would save their money and credibility to use once he begins to do so which they know is not going to happen without amending the Constitution.

By: Jas

Jas — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:18:49 +0000

It is rifles, not rifle's. Get a dictionary! You call yourself a news site.

By: NoMccain

NoMccain — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:18:02 +0000

They thought the same thing with Clinton. They love to use this fear tactic about this time every eight years. I am an Independent voter voting for Barack Obama, and I am a hunter that loves to hunt, fish, and engage in all other Redneck activities that my rural backwoods friends love to do. I voted for Bush in 2000, and would like to see my mother country head in a different direction, one that embodies the spirit and beliefs of ALL Americans, and not just some.

By: Brennan, Seattle WA

Brennan, Seattle WA — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:16:41 +0000

I am a proud gun owner, but this is why I cancelled my NRA membership. I grew up with guns and would never give up my guns, but I understand that we have a problem in our cities. As a country we have to do what is needed for the greater good. If that means that we impose some regulations on weapons in the inner city then I am ok with that.

For too long the gun community has seen giving an inch as giving up. It is unfortunate that we need restrictions at all, but compromise requires both sides to work together for a solution that protects us all.

By: v.ananthan

v.ananthan — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:16:22 +0000

OBAMA IS GOING TO SPLIT THE NATION....

HE AND HIS SUPPORTERS ARE PLAYING " THE RACE CARD " REALLY WELL ...

IF YOU DON^T VOTE FOR OBAMA YOU ARE A RACIST......

By: applecrispbetty

applecrispbetty — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:16:10 +0000

NRA = liars.

By: Howard

Howard — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:15:43 +0000

The picture of Sarah in her "flag" bikini with her hunting rifle tucked uner her arm pit was pretty discusting. No wonder the NRA is backing her. YUK!

By: mick

mick — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:14:53 +0000

Most of you miss the point or you are politicaly driven. ANY restrictions/bans permanent or otherwise represent challenges to the Second Amendment. Pure and simple. Spin it anyway you want, but be careful to uphold the Constitution and not bow to the politics of a party. The Supreme Court just ruled in favor of gun ownership in one's home.

Like the NRA or not, do not to tread on Constitutional rights. This is not a good thing to do if you wish to woo independent voters.

PS: The name calling indicates total lack of sophistication and poor debating/discussion skills. Try staying on topic and presenting ideas in a compelling fashion. You can do it.