Friday, December 21, 2012

President Obama Responds to We the People Petitions Related to Gun Violence

On account of petition asking the president to immediately address the issue of gun control getting nearly 200,000 signatures in less than a week,  The President called on Congress to pass important legislation "banning the sale of military-style assault weapons," "banning the sale of high-capacity ammunition clips," and "requiring background checks before all gun purchases, so that criminals can’t take advantage of legal loopholes to buy a gun from somebody who won’t take the responsibility of doing a background check at all.">

Here is that statement.

12 comments:

  1. Thus the reason for checks and balances.

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  2. Thanks for posting this and thanks to Dog Gone for her efforts on the petition.

    I've never heard the prez speak so strongly about this subject. To bad it took what it did to get his attention.

    I'm only partly optimistic. I remember he was going to close Guantanamo too. Let's see.

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    1. His promises to something about indefinite detentions, improve our broken health system, and have the most transparent government ever are just about the only campaign promises of his that I supported.

      So when he won in 2008, I thought I might at least be able to look forward to some things during his presidency.

      But then, what did he do?

      He hasn't address GITMO. I don't care about closing the base itself as a detention center - only liberals get caught up in such symbolism. But give the prisoners there SOME KIND OF STATUS. Call them POW's and handle them that way or call them war criminals and handle them that way. I really don't care. But indefinite detention, even when for non-citizens, should be revolting to any one who values liberty.

      The most transparent government? Please!!! Not even freaking close. Resigning Patriot Act, targeting US citizens for assassination. He is truly a nightmare.

      Passing the Health Care abomination without even being fully read and under the cover of darkness - he just shot down my health care and transparent government hopes in one fail swoop.

      What a total tool.

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    2. This guy makes me bust a gut. "Common sense legislation", eh? What, by the same dumb asses that have brought us to the 'fiscal cliff'? And how much are taxpayers gonna lose on the failure of Government Motors? $50 billion, that's all.

      And who in their right mind would put Biden in charge of anything? What a frickin' joke.

      The FAIL prez.

      orlin sellers

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    3. The health care legislation is a huge improvement, he has done more than any recent president to address structural unemployment and revive manufacturing, and of course he gave the order that got bin Laden.

      just for starters. Beats dubya all to hell.

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    4. My dearest DG,healthcare legislation is a huge improvement for whom, those that have waivers? What manufacturing is being revived? Are cassette tapes coming back?
      Bin Laden? Prove he's dead. Prove Obama & the dead members of Seal Team 6 got him. Prove he wasn't dead already. Provide evidence, proof, and indisputable facts. Evidently you forgot George Carlin's #1 Rule: Don't believe ANYTHING the government tells you.
      The difference between Bush and Obama is that Obama has expanded and made Bush's policies worse.

      Time to go back to Penima and peddle your toro caca.

      your friend
      orlin sellers

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    5. Dog Gone, healthcare reform is a lot of promises. You're free to believe them, but I'll wait for the verification.

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    6. Frail Liberty and Orlin, How exactly did the health care changes affect you personally? It's not a trick question. I mean it.

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  3. Did you hear? Another 4 killed and 3 injured by Guns! God bless our Guns each and everyone!

    http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/12/21/16069042-four-killed-including-gunman-in-pennsylvania-three-troopers-injured?lite

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    1. Yeah, I just posted that one. He was probably another lawful gun owner too.

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  4. Let the 2nd Civil War begin.

    I'm ready, how about you silly fucks?

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    1. Next time you decide to incite a treasonous act, think of this:

      Your little toy gun vs. a Bradley armored personnel carrier?

      Don't get yourself hurt........

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