Florida Lawmaker Opposes AR-15 Ban But Says He Supports Parkland Students By Wearing A Ribbon

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Source: crooksandliars.com


2/21/18 6:00pm
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CNN host John Berman asked Caldwell in an interview on Wednesday why Republicans voted down a proposed ban on the type of gun used to kill 17 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

Caldwell claimed that the bill was rejected because it was a "ban on all guns," not just AR-15s and other weapons with high-capacity magazines.

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Berman wondered if the presence of the students was having an "impact" on lawmakers like Caldwell who voted down the bill to ban assault weapons.
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"You see I'm wearing the ribbon for Parkland, in their remembrance," he added.


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Well, that ought to do it!! Republican Florida state Rep. Matt Caldwell

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[jberryhill]

1. To be fair...

...he also sent them thoughts and prayers.

[3catwoman3]

2. Don't put yourself...

...out, you asshole.

[rpannier]

3. The power of the ribbon

Protects and supports soldiers and children

[lagomorph777]

19. Rip that ribbon off his jacket and stomp on it.

What an asshole.

[Angry Dragon]

4. We now have thoughts, prayers, AND ribbons to stop the bullets

we are truly safe

[Laf.La.Dem.]

14. Trifecta

Now - we feel warm all over

[C Moon]

5. Each time I hear someone from the GOP try to defend the party...

I see them as lying traitors, who put their party before their country.
How the fuck can these U.S. citizens sell our country to Russia, just for party (and now seemingly NRA) allegiance?
I would be having nightmares each night if I did something LESS than this.

[gopiscrap]

6. what a POS

[SergeStorms]

7. Will that ribbon......

stop a .223 caliber slug with a muzzle velocity of 3,240 ft./sec.? NO? Then shove your ribbon up your ass, you NRA shill. Go count your money. We'll count the number of dead Americans your cowardice causes, and the number of days until we can vote you out of office, you greedy pig!

[TheMastersNemesis]

8. BBBBBBBBUUUUUUUUULLLLLLLLLSSSSSSHHHHHHHIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[KY_EnviroGuy]

9. Parkland students should take charge of the red ribbon narrative...

For the brief period they will have access to the MSM, these students can define what those ribbons mean.

The students should go on TV and say these things:

1. Wearing a red ribbon means you support a general assault weapons ban.

2. Wearing a red ribbon means you do not support the NRA and will not support politicians in NRA's pocket.

3. Wearing a red ribbon means you support political candidates who are for strong gun control measures, along with local measures to prevent anyone carrying a weapon from being on school property - thereby allowing students to do their studies in peace and without fear.

If they were to only state No. 1 on TV, then we would see how many continue to wear those ribbons!

[lagomorph777]

20. Very good idea!

[KY_EnviroGuy]

22. I think they 100% have the right to do that and...

should go on TV and proclaim what the ribbon means. If you wear it for me, I have that right.

Then, make it a point to challenge anyone they see wearing the ribbon. Where do you stand?

[BumRushDaShow]

10. Magic ribbon

[njhoneybadger]

11. You suck, You cowardly Piece of shit

[3Hotdogs]

12. Now why didn't I think of that? Problem solved.

[Vinca]

13. I hope it's a Kevlar ribbon. It was school kids this time, it could be this guy

shopping at the grocery store next. No one is safe. What about that don't they get?

[PatSeg]

15. Oh, he will never live that one down

The memes will just write themselves and "ribbon" will be attached to his name for a very long time.

[dchill]

16. A GOP politician wearing a ribbon is like those...

Nazi soldiers in American uniforms after D-Day. They're not on your side!

[pazzyanne]

17. I think we all know what he can do with that ribbon!

[Tommy_Carcetti]

18. Who?!? Who doesn't want to wear the ribbon?!?

Yes, there is a Seinfeld clip for everything.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

21. ribbon distracts; NRA talking point

From the article:

"We need to respond with tools that are going to make a difference," he remarked. "We know for a fact that these schools get targeted because they're gun-free zones. Ninety-five percent plus attacks happen in gun-free zones."

Don't let the ribbon distract you. This "gun-free zone" bullshit is the NRA's talking point -- their answer to too many guns is more guns. Note it bolsters the idiot argument that we need to arm teachers and put armed guards with AR-15s in schools.

Mass shootings can take place because guns designed for that are readily available.

[hatrack]

23. You can blow the NRA for money, or you can be a human being

Pick one.