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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSo Feinstein introduced assault weapon ban legislation, however, I heard she was against any real
Filibuster reform?
If that is true how would she expect the assault weapon ban to go through?
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So Feinstein introduced assault weapon ban legislation, however, I heard she was against any real (Original Post)
still_one
Jan 2013
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NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)1. It makes you wonder how badly she really wants either.
Doesn't it?
nick of time
(651 posts)2. Ironic, isn't it?
She wants an AWB, but votes against the the one reform that could make it possible.
You just can't make this stuff up.
RandiFan1290
(6,237 posts)3. She also voted for the Bush tax cuts and the Iraq war
still_one
(92,217 posts)5. We are our own worst enemy at times it seems
BlueCheese
(2,522 posts)6. ... and a constitutional amendment to ban flag-burning.
She's hard to figure out sometimes.
earthside
(6,960 posts)4. Political theater.
She gets the 'best' of both worlds: the credit for being 'bold' and introducing the plan, but knowing full well that she will not have to live under the political consequences of its implementation.
And people wonder why Americans have become so cynical towards Congress.