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Fri Oct 22, 2010 5:34 pm
Electioneering = insult.
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OldSchool »
Wed Oct 20, 2010 9:24 pm
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OK, one of my rants. We managed to break out some time to go to the annex during a slow time, and got 'er done.
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Amen to the OP's rant - and to the harrassing staffers taking up all the parking spaces! :mad5 I don't sugarcoat my annoyance w. them when they stalk...
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Last post by RHenriksen
Fri Oct 22, 2010 2:02 pm
Harris County Voters:
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Charles L. Cotton »
Wed Oct 20, 2010 2:42 pm
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I don't get involved in many judicial races, but I do want to let Harris County voters know about the Republican candidate for the 280th District...
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She couldn't just throw the case out of court; that's not an option in Texas as it is in federal court. The landowner filed the suit and he could...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Thu Oct 21, 2010 8:23 pm
Trigger the vote - Chuck Norris
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terryg »
Fri Sep 10, 2010 12:43 pm
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I guess a lot of you have seen this before - but this is the first time I have.
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More Chuck Norris humor:
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Thu Oct 21, 2010 3:23 pm
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apostate »
Sat Oct 16, 2010 11:55 am
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Remember who brought Paulson and Bernanke into power.
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Last post by OldSchool
Tue Oct 19, 2010 10:44 pm
Change in candidate rating for Texas House District 45
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Charles L. Cotton »
Mon Oct 18, 2010 9:54 pm
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Here is a message from the NRA concerning the lowering of a candidate's rating from an A to B+. This guy sounds like Sonia Sotomayor; testify one way...
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I'm not in his district, but the following is taken from his (Jason Isaac) web site (issues):
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Last post by gemini
Tue Oct 19, 2010 12:11 am
If you could re-write & clarify the current weapons laws...
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Hoi Polloi »
Wed Oct 13, 2010 1:00 pm
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There are a lot of discussions here on the laws concerning weapons being ambiguous and containing a lot of subjectivity in application and gray area....
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I'd change :
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Last post by RPB
Mon Oct 18, 2010 8:21 pm
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Last post by williamkevin
Mon Oct 18, 2010 8:55 am
NRA Rick Perry Ad
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G26ster »
Thu Oct 14, 2010 9:07 pm
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rlol Does that make his wife Pebbles ? :headscratch
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Last post by sjfcontrol
Sun Oct 17, 2010 2:09 pm
If this doesn't serve as a "wake-up call" for CHL...
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PUCKER »
Tue Oct 12, 2010 2:42 pm
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...on a national/non-restricted basis...what will???
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That depends on what you're trying to demonstrate. Dividing total license holders by total population gives an overall percentage which would be...
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Last post by sjfcontrol
Sun Oct 17, 2010 10:25 am
Early Voting Locations - Harris County
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USA1 »
Sat Oct 16, 2010 12:23 pm
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November 2, 2010 General and Special Election Early Voting Schedule
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:iagree: Please Vote. :patriot: :txflag:
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Last post by cougartex
Sat Oct 16, 2010 2:21 pm
Driving and Cell Phones/PDA's
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lonewolf »
Thu Sep 23, 2010 9:05 pm
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What are everyones thoughts on legislative action with regards to use of cell phones/texting/hands-free, etc, while operating a motor vehicle?...
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:iagree:
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Last post by chasfm11
Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:06 am
Round Rock area state house race is close
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A-R »
Wed Oct 13, 2010 8:35 am
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Article in today's Austin Statesman points out the race for House District 52 is very close. This district includes most of Round Rock, plus much of...
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Here a video clip of Maldonado delivering the lines quoted above:
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Last post by Douva
Wed Oct 13, 2010 11:02 pm
WAR ZONE - MEXICO/USA BORDER
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magillapd »
Wed Oct 13, 2010 11:11 am
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Just saw this story, really, how long until people wake up and SECURE OUR BORDERS!!!! :mad5
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Last post by Keith B
Wed Oct 13, 2010 11:17 am
Government's right to track you with GPS
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Fangs »
Wed Aug 25, 2010 11:39 am
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The Government's New Right to Track Your Every Move With GPS
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Grab a map and set a compass to a 100m radius by the scale, then look at how few of those circles it would take to cover a huge area. A car-mounted...
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Last post by KD5NRH
Tue Oct 12, 2010 9:30 pm
Heaven or Hell
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Sailor »
Thu Oct 07, 2010 2:21 am
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HEAVEN OR HELL
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Point well taken. I still like the idea of capping their wages though. And we can't really prevent the corruption found in government with anything...
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Last post by CaptWoodrow10
Tue Oct 12, 2010 8:58 pm
Ole' Joe speaks again...
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longhorn_92 »
Fri Oct 08, 2010 3:23 pm
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A government investigator has discovered that 89,000 stimulus payments of $250 went to people who were either dead or in prison by mistake. Do the...
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The sad part is that people readily believe this could be a legitimate quote based on the intelligence level of his previous statements.
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Last post by Katygunnut
Tue Oct 12, 2010 7:17 pm
"Gun Courts" how silly can you get?
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4copas »
Sat Oct 09, 2010 2:56 pm
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Article posted on The Truth About Guns by Robert Farago
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I quit reading after the first couple lines...
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Last post by flechero
Tue Oct 12, 2010 2:35 pm
Obama administration to destroy 1 million M1 rifles
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flb_78 »
Wed Sep 01, 2010 4:21 pm
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I just sent a thank you note to Sen. Cornyn for his letter. It seems like my wonderful representative, the Hon. Henry Cuellar, couldn't be bothered...
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Last post by UpTheIrons
Mon Oct 11, 2010 11:38 pm
CCW carry at work
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magillapd »
Wed Oct 06, 2010 11:29 am
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What would be great, and I think would solve many problems, would be if the law was explictly clear that no employer can be held criminally or...
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That is kind of ironic, isn't it?
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Last post by C-dub
Sun Oct 10, 2010 8:54 pm
Star Spangled Banner - 4th verse
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TDDude »
Sun Oct 03, 2010 3:43 pm
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I ran across this on Face Book and I never knew that our national anthem had more than one verse and there are actually four verses. It's right there...
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I think it is a bit early to say that, at least regarding the Texas Pledge. It wasn't made a requirement until 2003. I admit that I had never heard...
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Last post by 3dfxMM
Fri Oct 08, 2010 2:59 pm
Removal of Christian Flag From War Memorial
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i8godzilla »
Thu Oct 07, 2010 10:07 am
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Will it never end? Excuse me while I go throw-up....................
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I'm not necessarily talking about quotes, but I will go ahead and throw some in while I'm at it. I'm speaking about the documentation put out by the...
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Last post by bigred90gt
Thu Oct 07, 2010 9:12 pm
Register to vote NOW!
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seamusTX »
Tue Sep 21, 2010 9:14 pm
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Election day 2010 is November 2. The last day to register to vote is October 1 (technically it's October 3, but that is a Sunday and not a business...
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Received the TSRA voter guide link in email either yesterday or today. Looked it over, very few surprises. Doesn't change any of my votes.
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Last post by LarryH
Wed Oct 06, 2010 7:46 pm
The Lead Ammo Ban is back again?
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UpTheIrons »
Wed Oct 06, 2010 2:33 pm
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Maybe this belongs in the Federal forum, but I saw this yesterday: Congressman Pushes a Ban on Traditional Ammunition,
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Last post by i8godzilla
Wed Oct 06, 2010 3:27 pm
Why I am an advocate for RKBA and Conceal Carry.
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dtalley »
Tue Oct 05, 2010 10:09 am
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Our daughter’s friend called at 6:52am stating that our daughter’s boyfriend was hitting on her. We told her to dial 911 and we were on our way. We...
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I don't know what PD you are aggravated with(and rightly so), but when I served with Pasadena PD(just East of Houston) our AVERAGE response time was...
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Last post by OldCurlyWolf
Wed Oct 06, 2010 12:07 pm
CNN slams 2A rights supporters
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Revet »
Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:38 pm
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New video: CNN engages in some fear-mongering of their own while accusing 2A supporters and the conservative media of fear-mongering. (warning:...
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And he didn't get 5 years in the pen for FSRA(Failure to Stop and Render Aid)? That is a felony in every state of which I am aware. Actually a double...
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Last post by OldCurlyWolf
Wed Oct 06, 2010 11:58 am
Perry v. White on Campus-carry issue
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Charles L. Cotton »
Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:16 pm
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I just saw a report on KHOU TV Ch. 11 in Houston. They asked Governor Rick Perry and Ex-Houston Mayor Bill White whether they support campus-carry....
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In my opinion, which may be take with a grain or two of salt, the very next person on any state funded campus that is assaulted in any way should sue...
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Last post by OldCurlyWolf
Wed Oct 06, 2010 11:34 am
1A and Campaign Finance
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terryg »
Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:50 pm
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The NRA was able to get exempted from the DISCLOSE act. Being a single issue organization, I do not fault them at all (as some do) for working toward...
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Ok, I found it here:
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Last post by terryg
Tue Oct 05, 2010 12:49 pm
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Last post by baldeagle
Mon Oct 04, 2010 12:59 pm
Big Thank You From UT Students for Concealed Carry
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Kory Zipperer »
Thu Sep 30, 2010 4:35 am
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Hello, I am Kory Zipperer, Vice President of the University of Texas at Austin chapter of Students for Concealed Carry. This past week, following the...
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Thank you for all your replies! It's great to know that our cause has support.
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Last post by Kory Zipperer
Sun Oct 03, 2010 7:43 pm
Marine vs Congressman Baird - No contest
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longtooth »
Thu Sep 30, 2010 6:21 am
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This Marine Vet speaks like he served.
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Yep,
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Last post by longtooth
Thu Sep 30, 2010 8:31 am
Mexico
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texas1234 »
Tue Sep 28, 2010 2:52 pm
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After I read today that another Mayor was killed, I think three in a week, and this time they stoned the guy to death, I started reading Mexican gun...
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Good answer.
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Last post by PRO
Wed Sep 29, 2010 6:10 pm
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Last post by psijac
Wed Sep 29, 2010 11:22 am
NRA endorses incumbent liberal Democrat
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OldCannon »
Thu Sep 23, 2010 7:46 pm
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...in spite of the fact that the challenger was a very pro-RKBA challenger....
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The reason that the NRA often endorses incumbents with pro-gun voting records over challengers who are also pro-gun is that seniority also matters....
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Last post by hirundo82
Wed Sep 29, 2010 9:58 am
Are Texas CHL's Really that Good?
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Charles L. Cotton »
Fri Sep 24, 2010 3:01 pm
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I have had absolutely no time to write articles for the TexasCHLblog, but I did post one in the first part of August and I just added one in...
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:thumbs2: Thanks Charles!
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Last post by troglodyte
Tue Sep 28, 2010 10:05 pm
Mexico Asks U.S. To Stop Deporting Serious Criminals
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Fangs »
Mon Sep 27, 2010 7:43 pm
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Ok, so from what I've read it was only a handful of mayors requesting that the US cease deporting serious criminals, but it's still a little...
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Build the fence.
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Last post by wheelgun1958
Tue Sep 28, 2010 12:13 pm
Gun Owners Against Illegal Mayors
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Nicolai »
Sun Sep 26, 2010 8:39 am
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onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; is the website for the subject organization. It features mayors in the U.S. who've been associated with...
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To be fair, I believe that Austin has been the capital of Texas for more years than it has been as liberal as California.
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Last post by LarryH
Mon Sep 27, 2010 2:58 pm
Gov Perry Endorsed by NRA and TSRA
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txrr »
Fri Sep 17, 2010 11:09 pm
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Gov. Perry has supported and signed numerous pieces of legislation to strengthen Texans’ Second Amendment rights, which include:
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Texas is one heck of alot better off than most states. No governor is perfect. His potential replacement is going to have to be a lot better than...
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Last post by Matt78665
Mon Sep 27, 2010 2:50 pm
How Obama Plans to Ban Your Guns ! NO Confiscation Needed!
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drjoker »
Fri Sep 24, 2010 11:13 am
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This is how Obama will ban your guns and this is why he is pushing so hard for national health care. Read the following article from Britain with...
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This was already tried by Nancy Policy and the Dems. It was a 2 pronged attack. The first part was a national gun registry of every gun in American...
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Last post by Vecco
Mon Sep 27, 2010 3:52 am
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Last post by Beiruty
Sun Sep 26, 2010 10:04 pm
Long Arm of the government-ATF
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Grammy »
Fri Sep 03, 2010 11:32 am
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Wow this is unbelievable...
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Austin . It's been moved from its previous location. The reasons for that are murky, but I don't think it was . It does appear that Saxet no longer...
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Last post by baldeagle
Sun Sep 26, 2010 10:47 am
The 2nd Amendment is NOT about guns! Tell everyone you know!
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drjoker »
Sun Sep 26, 2010 9:43 am
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Susanna Gratia Hupp (brought us the Texas CHL, she spearheaded the movement as a TX legislator, my hero) said that the way a legislator votes on the...
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I've only met her one time, but I was impressed with her. She really zoomed in on my son and was interested in what he told her about writing 2nd...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sun Sep 26, 2010 10:35 am
how would campus carry effect university employees?
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jecsd1 »
Sat Sep 25, 2010 5:20 pm
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If campus carry ever passes, will it allow students to carry or anyone on a college campus? What is a professor or janitor wanted to carry. Would...
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The original bill as introduced would have prevented both public and private institutions from adopting rules prohibiting students and staff from...
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Last post by BrianSW99
Sun Sep 26, 2010 2:28 am
More proof that Registration lead to Confiscation
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Jumping Frog »
Tue Sep 21, 2010 9:08 am
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Well, our neighbors to the North continue to demonstrate how NOT to handle liberty.
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I have a feeling that there is a new topic brewing here: Use of cell phones/texting/distracted driving......I think I'll start a new thread and we'll...
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Last post by lonewolf
Thu Sep 23, 2010 8:48 pm
New shooting @ Fort Bliss
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RHenriksen »
Mon Sep 20, 2010 8:28 pm
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I'm thinking they need a new name for that fort.
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Authorities identified the gunman as a retired Army sergeant, 63 year old Steven Kropf of El Paso. It was also reported that 44-year-old Bettina...
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Last post by WildBill
Tue Sep 21, 2010 5:30 pm
Hurst, TX opposes citizens right to Keep and bear arms
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magillapd »
Sun Sep 12, 2010 8:59 pm
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This is in ref to H.R. 2159.
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Don't forgot that our good friend Bill White was a member of this group while Mayor of Houston. Lets help Perry put him out to the pasture.
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Last post by JonMcClellan
Tue Sep 21, 2010 12:28 am
Ga. Law Maker
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gemini »
Mon Sep 20, 2010 1:12 pm
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I don't know if this link has been posted before...... but.....you kind of have to watch it
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Yep, now we know what happened to Atlantis. The whole dang thing just tipped over, what with all those marbled columned buildings and all :smilelol5:
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Last post by G26ster
Mon Sep 20, 2010 1:43 pm
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Mon Sep 20, 2010 8:33 am
Mexican Gunmen Fire on US Border Patrol
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Kythas »
Sun Sep 12, 2010 2:45 pm
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It was only a matter of time.
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:iagree:
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Last post by Fangs
Sun Sep 19, 2010 11:54 pm
12 year old arrested in Odessa
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davidtx »
Fri Sep 17, 2010 1:32 pm
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12 year old brings unloaded .22 handgun to school for show and tell and you already know the rest. Zero tolerance strikes again.
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Have you ever tasted Odessa water?
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Sun Sep 19, 2010 9:03 pm
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