"In the battle of ideas with the gun lobby, we're at a constant disadvantage because we're honest."Thanks, Bryan Miller. I needed a good laugh.
But seriously, folks, if it turns out to be true that NRA paid her to spy--and I'm not convinced it is, and I'm further not convinced it wouldn't be justified under my any chair in a bar fight rules of engagement--it becomes legitimate to ask and debate what hurts our public image more: "Extreme activism" letters to the editor, or "pragmatic" tactics like this?
[Via HZ]
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Sincerety is key. When you can fake that, you're going to be a success.
Has a member of CeaseFire killed anyone with a gun in a city where guns are prohibited, like the Million Misguided Moms? Has a member ever bought a gun for someone else, skirting the intent of the background check law at least, like Sarah Brady?
It's just a matter of time. They're special, you see. The authorities certainly think so.
Bothered by an opponent sitting in on meetings and misrepresenting herself? Aww.
Try THIS: If you try to take our guns, you'll be a special guest on a new reality show, "Famous Last Mistakes."
Linda Raulerson tried it their way. She died screaming in terror over probably $60 from a convenience store register.
She gave the man what he wanted. He shot her in the arm as she WAS, and then when he had all the money, he put a bullet through her face.
If he had had a machete or a table leg, she'd be just as dead, but SHE, a slim, petite woman, would have had a chance to stay alive with even a .22 derringer.
Her screams on the surveillance tape are heart-rending. They don't seem to touch the hearts of the gun-grabbers, though.
I wouldn't characterize spying as 'pragmatic'. Pragmatic is working judicially and legislatively as well as working to win the hearts and minds of the uncommitted.
I hope the inside info they got was worth the bad publicity. I guess only time will tell.
well allahu akbar, to you, too, brian!
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