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Happy about the Republican victory? I understand. It's nice to see one's party win. (Original Post) 2ndAmForComputers Apr 2013 OP
I have no idea what you're talking about... NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #1
Your post has the face of happiness in it. 2ndAmForComputers Apr 2013 #2
So, no link. Just a comeback. NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #4
Why don't we have a "flipping the bird" smilie? Common Sense Party Apr 2013 #6
Hello or ... CokeMachine Apr 2013 #9
actually it was a mixed bag. gejohnston Apr 2013 #3
No. But not suprised either. hack89 Apr 2013 #5
I thought the Senate was contolled by us? CokeMachine Apr 2013 #7
Us? Cali_Democrat May 2013 #10
but the yea vote would have gejohnston May 2013 #11
So the vast majority of Republicans like Cruz who voted nay actually wanted more gun control Cali_Democrat May 2013 #12
it is buried and gejohnston May 2013 #13
Actually, I didn't see an expansion of bg tests, which I supported.... Eleanors38 Apr 2013 #8
 

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)
1. I have no idea what you're talking about...
Wed Apr 17, 2013, 09:43 PM
Apr 2013

Yet, I'm pretty sure I know where you're coming from.

Got a link?

 

CokeMachine

(1,018 posts)
9. Hello or ...
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 12:05 PM
Apr 2013


Houston, we have a problem! We shot for the moom and missed. Please provide suggestions on a return plan.

gejohnston

(17,502 posts)
3. actually it was a mixed bag.
Wed Apr 17, 2013, 09:49 PM
Apr 2013

Lautenberg / Blumenthal Amendment FAILS, 46/54
Bans “high capacity” magazines

Burr Amendment FAILS, 56/44
Requires judicial decision for Veterans Affairs to place someone on the NICS denial list.

Feinstein Assault Weapons Ban Amendment FAILS, 40/60

Cornyn National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Amendment FAILS 57/43

Leahy/Collins Amendment FAILS 58/42

Grassley/Cruz Amendment FAILS 52/48

Most of, if not all, of us supported the universal background check.

More amendments will be voted on tomorrow.

hack89

(39,171 posts)
5. No. But not suprised either.
Wed Apr 17, 2013, 10:47 PM
Apr 2013

anyone with any understanding of Congress could have seen this coming.

I am not happy that the President was politically embarrassed but he put up a good fight.

 

CokeMachine

(1,018 posts)
7. I thought the Senate was contolled by us?
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 12:23 AM
Apr 2013

What happened -- your ideals didn't work? There is more to this world than your ideals. Don't ya think??

 

Cali_Democrat

(30,439 posts)
10. Us?
Tue May 7, 2013, 01:42 AM
May 2013

LOL.

Ummmm....ever heard of the filibuster? The vote was 54 to 46, but fell short of 60. The vast majority of Dems voted yea, while the vast majority of Republicans voted nay.

 

Cali_Democrat

(30,439 posts)
12. So the vast majority of Republicans like Cruz who voted nay actually wanted more gun control
Tue May 7, 2013, 01:51 AM
May 2013

and the Dems like Feinstein who voted yea actually supported less gun control?

Got it!

That's why I love the gungeon. You guys really educate me on who supports gun control and who doesn't.


gejohnston

(17,502 posts)
13. it is buried and
Tue May 7, 2013, 02:20 AM
May 2013

little mentioned. Most of the gun blogs ignored it. The loosening would simply make interstate sale of handguns the same as rifles and shotguns. Was it a reasonable trade? Not the one I would have made. Personally, I would have moved some short barreled rifles to title one. As it is, a single shot with a 15 inch barrel is regulated the same as a machine gun under NFA 34.
Many gun rights groups actually supported M-T.
here is a re print by an op ed that mentions it.
http://www.independentfirearmowners.org/2013/
Here is the thread you missed
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1172121948

Most politicians don't read the whole bill, and neither does anyone else. I did see it mentioned in one gun blog, but no place else.

 

Eleanors38

(18,318 posts)
8. Actually, I didn't see an expansion of bg tests, which I supported....
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 04:52 AM
Apr 2013

along with measures to strengthen NICS. But I lay the blame with prohibitionists who made it clear they desired more bans and more restrictions, and failed to work with the gun groups.

BTW, I have always voted Democrat, and have never voted GOPer. Can you say the same? What is your party? Are you a liberal or progressive? I have no indication what you are.

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