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The Half of It

I’ve Been at NPR for 25 Years. Here’s How We Lost America’s Trust. [More]

He acts like it’s only a recent development.

[Via bondmen]

Survey SAYS…

Poll: Most Americans say curbing gun violence is more important than gun rights [More]

No room for manipulation there…

And where do “most Americans” get their information on guns from?

‘Cause’ and Effect

Firearms overtook auto accidents as the leading cause of death in children [More]

See how the sneaky bastards word it? “Auto ACCIDENTS,” but just plain “firearms,” not “firearms ABUSE.” And I’ve heard even with that the numbers are wrong.

About what we’d expect from NPR…

On top of that, how many of those “children” are hardened adolescent urban predators instead of what even Google recognizes the common understanding to be?

Take Bloomberg/Democrat enclaves out of the equation and then let’s do some comparisons.

[Via bondmen]

Thanks for the Highly-Publicized Concessions!

He says it’s crucial to have laws to keep guns out of the hands of individuals who aren’t able to handle them responsibly… He also says it’s legitimate and “reasonable” to question which types of firearms, accessories and ammunition should be in wide circulation, particularly high-capacity magazines. [More]

The first is an impossibility unless they are in custody, which requires full due process, and the second is typical Fuddspeak.

It’s not about hunting or “sportsmen” or hobbies. It’s about freedom.

And, of course, the piece ends with misdirecting Bloomberg propaganda that effectively undermines every attempt the guy has made to appear reasonable. If the media approaches you for an interview and you think they’re going to give you a fair shake, think again. They’re looking to use you.

[Via Mack H]

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