"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?
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Sincerety is key. When you can fake that, you're going to be a success.
ReplyDeleteHas 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?
ReplyDeleteIt'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.
ReplyDeleteShe 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.
ReplyDeleteI 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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