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	<title>Comments on: Let&#8217;s pass pretend gun control</title>
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		<title>By: There Goes The Neighborhood</title>
		<link>http://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/01/14/lets-pass-pretend-gun-control/comment-page-1/#comment-2246628</link>
		<dc:creator>There Goes The Neighborhood</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:59:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Howard Kurtz wrote a very nice column on the need for the media to talk more about gun control.  And by &quot;nice,&quot; I of course mean barking-at-the-moon-nutso.

Anyway, he wrote this on Dec 17th:

&lt;blockquote&gt;Imagine if the media devoted to the gun issue a fraction of the airtime and column inches lavished on David Petraeus and Paula Broadwell and Jill Kelley.&lt;/blockquote&gt;

This was &lt;strong&gt;after&lt;/strong&gt; quoting Rupert Murdoch asking when politicians would find the courage to ban automatic weapons, and &lt;strong&gt;before&lt;/strong&gt; questioning whether it was time to set limits on high-magazine clips.

So hear we are nearly a month later, when Petraeus and Broadwell are barely even memories, and the non-stop chatter of clueless journalists for a month about how they need to lead the country in the direction of gun control has flooded the media every single day.

And yet, I can nearly guarantee that the typical journalist could study all the above and not even be able to pick out what Kurtz said that makes no sense at all.

So if they are that clueless about the subject, why do they think any one else should listen to them?]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Howard Kurtz wrote a very nice column on the need for the media to talk more about gun control.  And by &#8220;nice,&#8221; I of course mean barking-at-the-moon-nutso.</p>
<p>Anyway, he wrote this on Dec 17th:</p>
<blockquote><p>Imagine if the media devoted to the gun issue a fraction of the airtime and column inches lavished on David Petraeus and Paula Broadwell and Jill Kelley.</p></blockquote>
<p>This was <strong>after</strong> quoting Rupert Murdoch asking when politicians would find the courage to ban automatic weapons, and <strong>before</strong> questioning whether it was time to set limits on high-magazine clips.</p>
<p>So hear we are nearly a month later, when Petraeus and Broadwell are barely even memories, and the non-stop chatter of clueless journalists for a month about how they need to lead the country in the direction of gun control has flooded the media every single day.</p>
<p>And yet, I can nearly guarantee that the typical journalist could study all the above and not even be able to pick out what Kurtz said that makes no sense at all.</p>
<p>So if they are that clueless about the subject, why do they think any one else should listen to them?</p>
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		<title>By: Galt2009</title>
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		<dc:creator>Galt2009</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:15:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&lt;blockquote&gt; Galt2009 on January 14, 2013 at 11:29 AM

If you google “declare crime free zones” you will get quite a few links including this one about a city in CA.
http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread589290/pg1

So I guess it’s not quite urban legend.

As to the other. I could find no references and he may have been referring to finding illegal guns during a background check. In other words the background check of you would find the firearm you were purchasing was in fact illegal. I find a lot on that so I’ll consider that I didn’t quite understand his point.

Dr. Frank Enstine on January 14, 2013 at 11:52 AM&lt;/blockquote&gt;

That’s fine – I can easily believe that Leftist-Oppressives would say something like Requiring background checks for illegal firearm purchases.

It’s just that if you post that somewhere else people will challenge you on it.  Using those kinds quotes showing leftist idiocy are a great way of turning Saul Lewinsky’s rules for tools back on them.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p> Galt2009 on January 14, 2013 at 11:29 AM</p>
<p>If you google “declare crime free zones” you will get quite a few links including this one about a city in CA.<br />
<a href="http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread589290/pg1" rel="nofollow">http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread589290/pg1</a></p>
<p>So I guess it’s not quite urban legend.</p>
<p>As to the other. I could find no references and he may have been referring to finding illegal guns during a background check. In other words the background check of you would find the firearm you were purchasing was in fact illegal. I find a lot on that so I’ll consider that I didn’t quite understand his point.</p>
<p>Dr. Frank Enstine on January 14, 2013 at 11:52 AM</p></blockquote>
<p>That’s fine – I can easily believe that Leftist-Oppressives would say something like Requiring background checks for illegal firearm purchases.</p>
<p>It’s just that if you post that somewhere else people will challenge you on it.  Using those kinds quotes showing leftist idiocy are a great way of turning Saul Lewinsky’s rules for tools back on them.</p>
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		<title>By: trs</title>
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		<dc:creator>trs</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:13:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ban 500 round magazines...I mean come on, who really needs those?

Apologies to MII 50 cal owners.

Ban any gun that has more then 17 barrels...I mean come on.

Ban stupid politicians from acting concerned rather then performing their sworn duties (balance a budget).]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ban 500 round magazines&#8230;I mean come on, who really needs those?</p>
<p>Apologies to MII 50 cal owners.</p>
<p>Ban any gun that has more then 17 barrels&#8230;I mean come on.</p>
<p>Ban stupid politicians from acting concerned rather then performing their sworn duties (balance a budget).</p>
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		<title>By: Dr. Frank Enstine</title>
		<link>http://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/01/14/lets-pass-pretend-gun-control/comment-page-1/#comment-2246099</link>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Frank Enstine</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:52:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&lt;blockquote&gt;Please understand that I’m not disbelieving you – but could you provide a link for both of those quotes.
Galt2009 on January 14, 2013 at 11:29 AM&lt;/blockquote&gt;
If you google &quot;declare crime free zones&quot; you will get quite a few links including this one about a city in CA.
http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread589290/pg1

So I guess it&#039;s not quite urban legend.

As to the other. I could find no references and he may have been referring to finding illegal guns during a background check. In other words the background check of you would find the the firearm you were purchasing was in fact illegal.  I find a lot on that so I&#039;ll consider that I didn&#039;t quite understand his point.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>Please understand that I’m not disbelieving you – but could you provide a link for both of those quotes.<br />
Galt2009 on January 14, 2013 at 11:29 AM</p></blockquote>
<p>If you google &#8220;declare crime free zones&#8221; you will get quite a few links including this one about a city in CA.<br />
<a href="http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread589290/pg1" rel="nofollow">http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread589290/pg1</a></p>
<p>So I guess it&#8217;s not quite urban legend.</p>
<p>As to the other. I could find no references and he may have been referring to finding illegal guns during a background check. In other words the background check of you would find the the firearm you were purchasing was in fact illegal.  I find a lot on that so I&#8217;ll consider that I didn&#8217;t quite understand his point.</p>
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		<title>By: apostic</title>
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		<dc:creator>apostic</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lately when I catch news on TV, I hear a laugh track in the back of my mind.  I&#039;ve been thinking to see a doctor about it, but I&#039;ve been kind of busy and am learning to live with it.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lately when I catch news on TV, I hear a laugh track in the back of my mind.  I&#8217;ve been thinking to see a doctor about it, but I&#8217;ve been kind of busy and am learning to live with it.</p>
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		<title>By: Dr. Frank Enstine</title>
		<link>http://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/01/14/lets-pass-pretend-gun-control/comment-page-1/#comment-2246081</link>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Frank Enstine</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:42:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&lt;blockquote&gt;Please understand that I’m not disbelieving you – but could you provide a link for both of those quotes.
Galt2009 on January 14, 2013 at 11:29 AM&lt;/blockquote&gt;
No because it was on Boston Public Radio during some sort of discussion of what could be done after the Sandy Hook incident. I thought the guy was joking but they discussed it as if it was a valid thought. The other stuff is mostly from gun buddies of mine so who knows if it&#039;s valid thoughts from actual politicians. I suspect it&#039;s mostly chatter from local anti-gun groups at the town and city levels.

My spouse thinks the BPR thing was a joke but I&#039;m not convinced because it&#039;s a hard left and very pro BO radio channel. Sadly it&#039;s the only station my radio picks up for some reason. It&#039;s an old car and the radio has been flaky for a year or so.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>Please understand that I’m not disbelieving you – but could you provide a link for both of those quotes.<br />
Galt2009 on January 14, 2013 at 11:29 AM</p></blockquote>
<p>No because it was on Boston Public Radio during some sort of discussion of what could be done after the Sandy Hook incident. I thought the guy was joking but they discussed it as if it was a valid thought. The other stuff is mostly from gun buddies of mine so who knows if it&#8217;s valid thoughts from actual politicians. I suspect it&#8217;s mostly chatter from local anti-gun groups at the town and city levels.</p>
<p>My spouse thinks the BPR thing was a joke but I&#8217;m not convinced because it&#8217;s a hard left and very pro BO radio channel. Sadly it&#8217;s the only station my radio picks up for some reason. It&#8217;s an old car and the radio has been flaky for a year or so.</p>
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		<title>By: Galt2009</title>
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		<dc:creator>Galt2009</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:29:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&lt;blockquote&gt;Create crime free zones.
&lt;strong&gt;Require background checks for illegal firearm purchases.&lt;/strong&gt;

Yes, they are that stupid.

I’m on board with all of the above. In fact I really like the possibility of the crime free zones. Imagine how safe you would feel when you know it is illegal for the criminal to ply their trade in the area.

Dr. Frank Enstine on January 14, 2013 at 11:18 AM&lt;/blockquote&gt;

Please understand that I’m not disbelieving you – but could you provide a link for both of those quotes.

I feel that if you want to show pure idiocy of the Left, you want to be sure of your sources.

BTW, this has always been a classic in showing the idiocy of the gun grabbers an their self-defense denial (Gun-free) zones.

&lt;blockquote&gt;Make your own Gun Free Zone 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhgzcioPet8&amp;feature=player_detailpage&lt;/blockquote&gt;]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>Create crime free zones.<br />
<strong>Require background checks for illegal firearm purchases.</strong></p>
<p>Yes, they are that stupid.</p>
<p>I’m on board with all of the above. In fact I really like the possibility of the crime free zones. Imagine how safe you would feel when you know it is illegal for the criminal to ply their trade in the area.</p>
<p>Dr. Frank Enstine on January 14, 2013 at 11:18 AM</p></blockquote>
<p>Please understand that I’m not disbelieving you – but could you provide a link for both of those quotes.</p>
<p>I feel that if you want to show pure idiocy of the Left, you want to be sure of your sources.</p>
<p>BTW, this has always been a classic in showing the idiocy of the gun grabbers an their self-defense denial (Gun-free) zones.</p>
<blockquote><p>Make your own Gun Free Zone<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhgzcioPet8&#038;feature=player_detailpage" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhgzcioPet8&#038;feature=player_detailpage</a></p></blockquote>
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		<title>By: platypus</title>
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		<dc:creator>platypus</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:26:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have a better idea -- let&#039;s ignore pretend journalism.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have a better idea &#8212; let&#8217;s ignore pretend journalism.</p>
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		<title>By: Dr. Frank Enstine</title>
		<link>http://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/01/14/lets-pass-pretend-gun-control/comment-page-1/#comment-2246066</link>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Frank Enstine</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:22:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&lt;blockquote&gt;Let’s get some legislation in that will ban red phaser beams. I have always felt that the blue phaser beams looked better and I really hated the way red phaser beams use against Val.

Banning them will make the world safer and make Kirk look better.

Bulletchaser on January 14, 2013 at 11:18 AM&lt;/blockquote&gt;
No, blue are really dangerous. I see a brownish yellow spot when looking at white paper because I caught a reflection from a blue one. I wasn&#039;t wearing safety glasses but the thing was not supposed to have been powered at the time.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>Let’s get some legislation in that will ban red phaser beams. I have always felt that the blue phaser beams looked better and I really hated the way red phaser beams use against Val.</p>
<p>Banning them will make the world safer and make Kirk look better.</p>
<p>Bulletchaser on January 14, 2013 at 11:18 AM</p></blockquote>
<p>No, blue are really dangerous. I see a brownish yellow spot when looking at white paper because I caught a reflection from a blue one. I wasn&#8217;t wearing safety glasses but the thing was not supposed to have been powered at the time.</p>
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		<title>By: ButterflyDragon</title>
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		<dc:creator>ButterflyDragon</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:19:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the best articles I&#039;ve read since this whole &quot;mass shootings must stop&quot; thing went off the rails.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the best articles I&#8217;ve read since this whole &#8220;mass shootings must stop&#8221; thing went off the rails.</p>
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