Tag Archives: NRA

Russian Agent Maria Butina sentenced to 18 months in prison

Washington (CNN)A federal judge sentenced Russia national Maria Butina to 18 months in prison on Friday, after she pleaded guilty to trying to infiltrate conservative political circles and promote Russian interests before and after the 2016 presidential election. She is … Continue reading

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Maria Butina guilty plea sends shockwaves across the GOP and NRA

Hat tip Palmer Report The NRA need to be dismantled and those involved need to go to prison for conspiring with a hostile foreign power against the United States. We know if it were Black people committing treason against the United … Continue reading

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Tuesday Open Thread | Say His Name: Emantic Fitzgerald Bradford, Jr.

I, and others, keep on telling folks…. these gun laws ain’t for Non-White folks. Not Stand Your Ground. Not Conceal Carry. Not Open Carry. PERIOD. The “black man” has a name. Emantic Fitzgerald Bradford, Jr. https://t.co/Za0NEpc2SH — Ana Navarro (@ananavarro) … Continue reading

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Wednesday Open Thread | Why the SpyGirl Scandal is Simple

There are those who say that the ‘Collusion’ between the Trump Campaign and Russia is ‘too hard ‘ to explain. It’s not Collusion. It’s Conspiracy Against the United States. And, it’s not complicated at all. But, I’ll humor you for … Continue reading

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FBI has obtained wiretaps of Putin ally who met with Donald Trump Jr at NRA Convention

The FBI has obtained secret wiretaps collected by Spanish police of conversations involving Alexander Torshin, a deputy governor of Russia’s Central Bank who has forged close ties with U.S. lawmakers and the National Rifle Association, that led to a meeting … Continue reading

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Monday Open Thread |

Happy Monday, Everyone. It ain’t Sunday, but we’re going to church anyway.

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#ParklandSchoolShooting | When the children rise up…..

The Soweto Uprising led by children changed the course of history for South Africa against apartheid. So will #NeverAgainMSD movement led by children will change the course of history for #GunControl in America. Cameron Kasky confronting Marco Rubio about accepting … Continue reading

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Speaker Paul Ryan’s Comments on Mass Shootings: Chris Hayes Rolls “Supercut”

ICYM Chris Hayes ran a “Supercut” of House Speaker Paul Ryan’s comments on current and past mass shootings in America. He’s parroting NRA talking points are breath-taking, and really illustrate the GOP’s stance on guns, and their blatant disregard for … Continue reading

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The Massacre of Dallas Police Officers- The NRA Built That

When I first heard about there being snipers attacking police, the image of my mind is what I grew up with in tv and movies – the sniper, perched alone, waiting for the opportunity to shoot. Then, I remembered that … Continue reading

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Video | President Obama Holds a Town Hall: “Guns in America”

Updated with full video of President Obama’s Town hall on “Guns in America.” “Obama wants to take away our guns!” President Obama: “imaginary fiction”

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