I see the Morlocks are out in full force today regarding Colorado.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

Almost gleefully proclaiming that any attempt by the Democratic Party to embrace any gun control measures, no matter how sensible, will only result in certain defeat for the entire party's electoral chances in the future, and that we ought to throw in the towel if we knew what is good for us. Which, apparently, we don't.

I'm just glad that none of these people were advising Dr. King and others during the Civil Rights Era.

"Firehoses? Fuck that shit!"

[backscatter712]

1. The usual "Democrats" expressing their concern... n/t

[CTyankee]

26. I have noted that "concern."

Yep!

[hlthe2b]

2. I have to wonder what has created people who care more about guns than the carnage left behind...

And seeing them proclaim themselves "progressives"-- well, let's just say I have my doubts that many posting this crap ever supported a Dem or Liberal Independent in their lives.

[CTyankee]

30. the older I get, the more skeptical I become...

[okieinpain]

3. lol, I like your post but I do disagree

I think you underestimate certain groups love for guns. I know for a fact the African-american community like guns, I wouldnt say were gun nuts, but I will say were not afraid of them.

[otohara]

4. AA's Support Gun Control

More than any demo.

[Nuclear Unicorn]

5. People make their own choices

[Robb]

6. A paid NRA spokesman. And Ice T.

Well I think you've pretty much covered the waterfront to represent all black folks.

[Nuclear Unicorn]

11. "all black folks" Racist much?

I see "People make their own choices" sailed over your head.

[Robb]

12. Just so we're clear, you're calling ME racist, right?

[Nuclear Unicorn]

14. When you cast non-race related issues in racial terms? Yes.

[Robb]

18. Oh. You posted Ice T and Colion Noir because they were *men*, right?

Or they were both wearing shirts? Wait, wait, they both have been known to whistle.

Give me a minute, I'm sure I'll see what they have in common, and why you posted them that's NOT about race.

[Nuclear Unicorn]

21. I posted the videos to show there is no monolithic bloc based on race contra

the post to which I replied.

[Pretzel_Warrior]

7. that is bull. tell me what NRA demographics are. what percent are AA?

I cannot believe the gun humping propaganda this site must be subjected to.

[hack89]

16. Gun Ownership Statistics & Demographics

http://www.statisticbrain.com/gun-ownership-statistics-demographics/

[Pretzel_Warrior]

17. even your own dubious link undercuts the argument

AA gun ownership, per this clearly biased sourse, is far behind that of whites.

[hack89]

20. 27 percent is a good percentage.

there is a thriving AA gun culture - may not be as large as the white one but it certainly exists. The death toll among AA is proof of that.

[madamesilverspurs]

8. Indeed.

The children of Colorado senate districts 3 and 11 now get to grow up secure in the knowledge that their lives are worth less than their neighbors' guns.

[CTyankee]

9. They "forget" to mention that the recall was an NRA led effort.

But pay no attention to THAT!

Well, sorry, but some of us are smelling something...

[Nuclear Unicorn]

13. And the incumbency campaigns were paid for by Bloomberg.

[CTyankee]

22. why yes, breitbart.com was pretty happy about how it turned out for him.

Some folks here are too...

[Nuclear Unicorn]

23. If he's allowed to throw his money why can't other people throw their's?

[CTyankee]

24. Well, of course, if one is an NRA supporter/member, one would want to have an awful lot of money

thrown into the fight. It is understandable.

[Nuclear Unicorn]

28. Your argument is based on nothing more than "I do/dont like them."

Which really makes it rather pointless as your subjective preferences aren't the deciding factor.

[CTyankee]

31. I don't know what is "subjective" about the fact that the NRA was behind this recall.

I merely pointed that out. My liking or not liking the NRA isn't the point. If somebody agrees with the NRA, well, fine.

[LittleBlue]

10. You cannot force gun control on people who don't want it

I'm pro gun control, but I can also face reality. This is a democracy, and those are the rules.

How many more Democrats are we willing to throw away over this issue?

[Pretzel_Warrior]

15. These Democrats CHOSE to do the brave thing and shepherd these new laws through Colorado

That is why we have democracy. Sometimes, elected leaders take brave stands. It is sad that the state is full of a bunch of shit heads who believe they need massive high capacity magazines in order to feel safe, but I am glad they are now seen for the Neanderthals they are.

Yes, this state which saw the horrific Columbine and Aurora shootings is out of step with sanity for recalling these Democrats.

[Nuclear Unicorn]

25. Now here is a quote for the ages --

These Democrats CHOSE to do the brave thing and shepherd these new laws through Colorado. That is why we have democracy.

I have a democracy to tell those who write the laws which laws I do or do not want.

Only sheep need a shepherd.

[Pretzel_Warrior]

27. despite the losses to Democrats in the south, I am still proud of the Voting Rights Act the Johnson

administration passed. See? Try and argue against that.

I'm not saying the people didn't have the legal or democratic right to recall these political leaders, I am just saying it was stupid of them, and we SHOULD elect principled leaders--not yes men who are constantly IM'ing us about how they should vote.

[Nuclear Unicorn]

29. The SRA/VRA were based on the Constitution and human rights. So is the RKBA.

[liberal_at_heart]

19. The poster mentioned Dr. King. And even before him President Lincoln. Both fought for rights of

African Americans in the face of an electorate that did not want it. Sometimes it's worth the fight.