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Originally Posted by JAG
I think it’s incorect to say these things aren’t happening. Everytown and Moms Demand Action have had their numbers swell in recent years. They have had success in getting some gun safety laws enacted on a state level. The NRA has been hit with scandals, lack of funding, and closed down NRATV in recent years.
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It may be happening but doesn't seem to be happening much. A sustained TV/movie and other social media campaign would be fantastic.
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Originally Posted by JAG
On the national level, nothing is going anywhere because Republicans control the Senate (and Presidency) and have no interest in passing bills with anything resembling gun control because their constituents don’t believe in compromising an iota on this.
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The Republicans do bear majority blame because of the unwillingness to pass legislation and also their embrace of the NRA. But the Dems are not blameless here -- what did Obama and Dem controlled Congress do in his first 2 years?