Politics

[jimoshel]

I know we're asked to keep politics off the forum but I'm really curious. Has any of you been aware of the recall election we had here to recall two Senators who voted for a gun law? Magazine size restriction. Any way they got voted out. I'm just wondering how much attention this got around the country.

[johnny quest]

you lost me at 'politics'.

[JeepcoMJ]

As a conceal carry holder, I'm paying very close attention, so yes.

[Old man with MJ]

Heard about it on Atlanta radio news this morning,  Good work, they were Dems also?

[jimoshel]

Heard about it on Atlanta radio news this morning,  Good work, they were Dems also?

Yep. Both of them. And this is a Democrat strong hold.

[ride172]

I bet there are a couple people in New York and Washington DC who have been following pretty closely and are now very upset.... They should pay attention, for this movement of the people taking control away from their greased palms isnt going to stop...

[johnj92131]

I was aware of the recall effort and the results.

[nitroxsteve]

Yep

[95wrangler]

Bout time Americans across this country stand-up!

[shaved ice]

Good to hear.

[SW86]

MERICA'!!

 

 

 

 

:rotfl2:

[johnj92131]

Gentlemen, therenis a reason we don't talk politics here

[Minuit]

:agree: This is a forum about trucks.

[ride172]

Who cares if this forum is about "trucks"... The pub is for anything... There are threads here about the stupidest crap, like facial hair and girlfriend pictures... No one said to them, "hey this is a forum about "trucks"".... Jim wasn't pushing a point if view, he was simply asking if anybody heard about it.... In my reply I was simply stating that politicians need to listen to the people not stacks of money...

[Blue88Comanche]

I was keeping tabs on it, I first saw it on several facebook pages.  I think I saw it again on yahoo, after the polls where in.

[SW86]

Who cares if this forum is about "trucks"... The pub is for anything... There are threads here about the stupidest crap, like facial hair and girlfriend pictures... No one said to them, "hey this is a forum about "trucks"".... Jim wasn't pushing a point if view, he was simply asking if anybody heard about it.... In my reply I was simply stating that politicians need to listen to the people not stacks of money...

 

agree 100%. I think politics aren't welcome because of how quickly it could spin out of control. People are passionate about their beliefs. Me personally, I think dems and reps are crazy. We need an independant, someone who sees the middle ground between the crazies

[JeepcoMJ]

Agreed. All politicians suck.

 

Moving on, when did being a politician become a career rather than a self obligated duty to your country?

[carnuck]

I saw one side screaming about the other putting $300,000 into the battle, while they were writing a personal check for $250,000 themselves. Pot, meet kettle

[ride172]

Agreed. All politicians suck.

 

Moving on, when did being a politician become a career rather than a self obligated duty to your country?

There are a few who are motivated by the right reasons, but then they get a little power and money and they quickly forget those reasons..

[jimoshel]

Just a run down to show what the little guy can do,WHEN HE WANTS TO.

The Senator group received over 1.2 million dollars in donations, $500,000 of that from two billionaire donors.

The recall received less than $70,000 in donations.

The In Crowd had an entire staff being paid salaries.

There was not one paid nobody on the recall crowd. 100% all volunteers.

The In Crowd had several advisers from Chicago and Wash DC.

The recall group was 100% local. Not one outsider.

Just for your information.

[ride172]

The recall in Pueblo was started by a working class tradesman and his friends... They had never participated in anything political, they just decided to act and stand up for themselves... He claims he didn't receive any NRA money and won by 20 pts... His opposition was well financed and even had Bill Clinton doing prerecorded phone calls for her... The will of the people won when they stood together....

 

Say it together now,

"I WILL NOT COMPLY"

[xjrev10]

Heard about it on FB. More politicians need to get some balls and stand up for what's right.

[95wrangler]

Politicians are put in their position/office from you and I.The balls need to be attached before/when elected.

If,they take your gun today will they take your comanche tomorow?Be very much aware of who you put in office.

[johnj92131]

Agreed. All politicians suck.

 

Moving on, when did being a politician become a career rather than a self obligated duty to your country?

 

Some time in ancient Athens!

[johnj92131]

Just a run down to show what the little guy can do,WHEN HE WANTS TO.

The Senator group received over 1.2 million dollars in donations, $500,000 of that from two billionaire donors.

The recall received less than $70,000 in donations.

The In Crowd had an entire staff being paid salaries.

There was not one paid nobody on the recall crowd. 100% all volunteers.

The In Crowd had several advisers from Chicago and Wash DC.

The recall group was 100% local. Not one outsider.

Just for your information.

 

No doubt this hit a nerve with some people.  But voter turn our was very low, so the enthusiastic few turned out and most of the potential voters stay home.  Sadly, a common story.