Obama to Seek New Assault Weapons Ban

Edward Tinker · 02-27-2009, 10:57 PM

The Speaker of the House has a lot of infuence, most members of congress do not cross them....

Conny · 02-28-2009, 01:20 AM

Pelosi and Reid have stated that Holder did not consult them about any AWB. Reid is pro gun and stated the bill will not hit the floor. He wants to maintain his pro-gun voting record. He also has a gun collection. Pelosi stated that we need to enforce the laws we have on the books already.

Man, you guys jump to conclusion rather fast. In politics, when someone says anything, wait a couple days to see reactions. I watch the news 8-10 hours a day and this was debunked within 24 hours.

Ron Smith · 02-28-2009, 09:33 AM

A reply from my Democractic Congressman , Pete DeFazio.

I've known Pete for a long time. He's a very honest and straight forward man.

"Dear Ron:

Thank you for taking the time to contact me with your concerns about legislation restricting your right to keep and bear arms. I appreciate hearing from you.

In the past, there have been many threats to citizen rights under the Second Amendment. As a fellow gun-owner, I have always stood firmly with you in defense of the right of law abiding citizens to keep and bear arms. You will be pleased to know that there has not yet been any action on H.R. 45. You can be sure that I will carefully monitor any legislative activity in this area and will continue to fight to defend Second Amendment rights against further abridgement by the federal government.

Again, thanks for your message. I hope you will continue to let me know your views on issues of federal concern. Don't hesitate to contact me if I can ever be of assistance to you."

Sincerely,

Rep. Peter DeFazio
Fourth District, OREGON

dtu2179 · 02-28-2009, 08:52 PM

Reid has a gun collection? I didn't know that. Still, I'm a little suspicious about anything that comes out of Harry Reid's mouth. Just like when John Kerry showed up at that sporting goods store 2 elections ago asking, "Is this where you get a hunting license?"

Conny · 02-28-2009, 09:30 PM

Harry is progun and proud to be a firearm owner. Check his voting record. For a Democrat, I think he's a B-.

http://www.issues2000.org/SENATE/Harry_Reid.htm

abukafura · 03-01-2009, 12:23 PM

I am also glad to hear the Reid is a gun owner. I personally feel the key is to keep pressure on your own Congressman. Being from a strong pro-gun district in Wisconsin (as most districts are in Wisconsin, except for ther deep southern portion of the state), my congressman would commit political suicide by voting for an anti-gun bill in Congress. The president and the AG can wish for anything they want, but it is Congress that will decide. It is OUR job (and the NRA's) to keep these guys honest and let them know what we think and want. If we don't do this, we have only ourselves to blame for the results. I, for one, and going to be very active in the letter writing area. I can't do it alone....we all have to do our part.

02-28-2009, 01:20 AM	#2
Conny User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Culpeper, Va. Posts: 279 Thanks: 0 Thanked 26 Times in 13 Posts	Pelosi and Reid have stated that Holder did not consult them about any AWB. Reid is pro gun and stated the bill will not hit the floor. He wants to maintain his pro-gun voting record. He also has a gun collection. Pelosi stated that we need to enforce the laws we have on the books already. Man, you guys jump to conclusion rather fast. In politics, when someone says anything, wait a couple days to see reactions. I watch the news 8-10 hours a day and this was debunked within 24 hours. __________________ Rangers Lead the Way, Duane Leiker

02-28-2009, 09:33 AM	#3
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	A reply from my Democractic Congressman , Pete DeFazio. I've known Pete for a long time. He's a very honest and straight forward man. "Dear Ron: Thank you for taking the time to contact me with your concerns about legislation restricting your right to keep and bear arms. I appreciate hearing from you. In the past, there have been many threats to citizen rights under the Second Amendment. As a fellow gun-owner, I have always stood firmly with you in defense of the right of law abiding citizens to keep and bear arms. You will be pleased to know that there has not yet been any action on H.R. 45. You can be sure that I will carefully monitor any legislative activity in this area and will continue to fight to defend Second Amendment rights against further abridgement by the federal government. Again, thanks for your message. I hope you will continue to let me know your views on issues of federal concern. Don't hesitate to contact me if I can ever be of assistance to you." Sincerely, Rep. Peter DeFazio Fourth District, OREGON __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

02-28-2009, 09:30 PM	#5
Conny User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Culpeper, Va. Posts: 279 Thanks: 0 Thanked 26 Times in 13 Posts	Harry is progun and proud to be a firearm owner. Check his voting record. For a Democrat, I think he's a B-. http://www.issues2000.org/SENATE/Harry_Reid.htm __________________ Rangers Lead the Way, Duane Leiker

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02-27-2009, 10:57 PM	#1
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,980 Thanks: 2,078 Thanked 4,614 Times in 2,127 Posts	The Speaker of the House has a lot of infuence, most members of congress do not cross them....

02-28-2009, 08:52 PM	#4
dtu2179 User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Reid has a gun collection? I didn't know that. Still, I'm a little suspicious about anything that comes out of Harry Reid's mouth. Just like when John Kerry showed up at that sporting goods store 2 elections ago asking, "Is this where you get a hunting license?"

03-01-2009, 12:23 PM	#6
abukafura Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northeast Wisconsin, near Greeen Bay Posts: 327 Thanks: 1,314 Thanked 90 Times in 57 Posts	I am also glad to hear the Reid is a gun owner. I personally feel the key is to keep pressure on your own Congressman. Being from a strong pro-gun district in Wisconsin (as most districts are in Wisconsin, except for ther deep southern portion of the state), my congressman would commit political suicide by voting for an anti-gun bill in Congress. The president and the AG can wish for anything they want, but it is Congress that will decide. It is OUR job (and the NRA's) to keep these guys honest and let them know what we think and want. If we don't do this, we have only ourselves to blame for the results. I, for one, and going to be very active in the letter writing area. I can't do it alone....we all have to do our part.