How do the current candidates stand on the 2nd Amendment?

thecheat · May 16th, 2008, 05:20 AM

Hopefully this hasn't been posted before and if it has, sorry, it can't hurt to see it again right?

Here are the views of Obama, Clinton, and McCain on various "Gun Control" issues:

Obama:
Barack Obama on Gun Control

Clinton:
Hillary Clinton on Gun Control

McCain:
John McCain on Gun Control

goldshellback · May 16th, 2008, 05:40 AM

Great post on the "big picture" of where the candidates stand

retsupt99 · May 16th, 2008, 06:51 AM

Pretty clear choice for me...although it's not a 'happy' one (not much to pick from on other issues though)...

Cupcake · May 16th, 2008, 07:40 AM

It'd be easier if we could make choose not just one candidate, but a different one to be president of each category. like:

"president on 2a related stuff"
"president of the economy"
"president of making sure that I (individually) get a good retirement healthcare program and pension"
etc.

Ron · May 16th, 2008, 07:59 AM

Please do remember that these are "politicians" who tend to say what they think most voters want to hear. What they actually do once elected is often quite different then what they said. And this is true for all politicians, regardless of party. So, IMO, if they express even moderate gun control positions, you can almost bet the farm they are doing so to try to placate Second Amendment advocates like us. Once elected, we will face a very different scenario.

AirForceShooter · May 16th, 2008, 08:05 AM

The real gun rights contest will be in Congress.

And it looks pretty bleak.

AFS

Ram Rod · May 16th, 2008, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AirForceShooter

The real gun rights contest will be in Congress.

And it looks pretty bleak.

AFS

+1
The candidate? (our best choice out of the line-up of incompetents)?--my opinion-----at best, wishy-washy. Just wait until they are under pressure and in office, then polls or the American public won't amount to a hill of beans.

jonesy_26 · May 16th, 2008, 01:41 PM

Don't know a whole lot about Bob Barr, but as a Libertarian, he surley will have many of our wishes in common. So he will be another possibility. I saw an interview with him (Glen Beck maybe?) where it was estimated that he would get 3% of the vote. Ugh

The thing with him is though, the fact he is the 3rd party candidate puts him at a extreme disadvantage, regardless of his platform. This country is frozen in a 2-party system, and I think its not doing us any good. Ron Paul got some amazing financial support during the Rep. primary, but no one seemed to really take him serious or give any attention. I think the same will be true for Barr. He's making news with his announcement to run right now, but by the time the election rolls around, is anyone going to know who he is?? Some different options would be refreshing for this election.

JoshL · May 16th, 2008, 02:14 PM

Wait, I'm confused, what is McCain's position on "Assault Weapons"?

Quote:

Opposes restrictions on assault weapons and ammunition types

Quote:

Supports ban on certain assault weapons

Quote:

Voted against Brady Bill & assault weapon ban

And what about banning/restricting firearms in general?

Quote:

Ban cheap guns

Quote:

Repeal existing gun restrictions

And what about gun show background checks?

Quote:

for gun show checks

Quote:

Voted NO on background checks at gun shows

Yep, sounds like the kind of conservative we need in the White House.

thecheat · May 16th, 2008, 02:58 PM

I agree with pretty much all of you. It's going to be down to the lesser of 2 or 3 evils.

May 16th, 2008, 05:20 AM	#1
thecheat Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stillwater, OK Posts: 21	How do the current candidates stand on the 2nd Amendment? Hopefully this hasn't been posted before and if it has, sorry, it can't hurt to see it again right? Here are the views of Obama, Clinton, and McCain on various "Gun Control" issues: Obama: Barack Obama on Gun Control Clinton: Hillary Clinton on Gun Control McCain: John McCain on Gun Control

May 16th, 2008, 05:40 AM	#2
goldshellback Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: St. Mayberry, GA Posts: 1,179	Great post on the "big picture" of where the candidates stand __________________ Just look it up and get qualified!

May 16th, 2008, 06:51 AM	#3
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 11,201	Pretty clear choice for me...although it's not a 'happy' one (not much to pick from on other issues though)... __________________ ‘‘Four out of five politicians surveyed prefered unarmed, ignorant peasants.’’ — Unknown Liberals are as American as 'dog dodo' pie...

May 16th, 2008, 07:40 AM	#4
Cupcake VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,138	It'd be easier if we could make choose not just one candidate, but a different one to be president of each category. like: "president on 2a related stuff" "president of the economy" "president of making sure that I (individually) get a good retirement healthcare program and pension" etc. __________________ [Journalist is handed a rifle] Journalist: I'm a non-combatant. Sergeant Major: Ain't no such thing today.

May 16th, 2008, 07:59 AM	#5
Ron Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,035	Please do remember that these are "politicians" who tend to say what they think most voters want to hear. What they actually do once elected is often quite different then what they said. And this is true for all politicians, regardless of party. So, IMO, if they express even moderate gun control positions, you can almost bet the farm they are doing so to try to placate Second Amendment advocates like us. Once elected, we will face a very different scenario. __________________ "It does not do to leave a dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him." J. R. R. Tolkien

May 16th, 2008, 08:05 AM	#6
AirForceShooter Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,043	The real gun rights contest will be in Congress. And it looks pretty bleak. AFS __________________ Gun control is hitting what you aim at

May 16th, 2008, 01:41 PM	#8
jonesy_26 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SE MI Posts: 179	Don't know a whole lot about Bob Barr, but as a Libertarian, he surley will have many of our wishes in common. So he will be another possibility. I saw an interview with him (Glen Beck maybe?) where it was estimated that he would get 3% of the vote. Ugh The thing with him is though, the fact he is the 3rd party candidate puts him at a extreme disadvantage, regardless of his platform. This country is frozen in a 2-party system, and I think its not doing us any good. Ron Paul got some amazing financial support during the Rep. primary, but no one seemed to really take him serious or give any attention. I think the same will be true for Barr. He's making news with his announcement to run right now, but by the time the election rolls around, is anyone going to know who he is?? Some different options would be refreshing for this election.

May 16th, 2008, 02:58 PM	#10
thecheat Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stillwater, OK Posts: 21	I agree with pretty much all of you. It's going to be down to the lesser of 2 or 3 evils.

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