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Wayne LaPierre Interprets Obama's Remarks

April 14, 2008 1:13 PM

Wayne LaPierre, the executive vice president of the NRA, has some thoughts on Sen. Barack Obama's "small town" comments that he's sharing exclusively with ABC News.

"American gun owners have for years understood the elitist concept of special privileges for the few," LaPierre says. "The same few who look down their nose at the people who respect basic American traditions like flying the flag, going to church, owning a gun, and believing in the Bill of Rights. Obama’s statement is a crack in the door that gives all of us a peek as to how the 'special' people look at the rest of us. Americans can read that code."

Do you agree?

- jpt

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OUR TIME HAS COME FOR DEMOCRATS TO FULLY SUPPORT SENATOR CLINTON TO WIN IN NOV.

VOTERS ARE SICK OF THE MEDIA EXCUSING OBAMA NO MATTER WHAT HE DOES, HIS AWFUL SENATE RECORD, CORRUPT FINANCIAL BACKERS, TERRORIST CONNECTIONS OR WHO HE OFFENDS!!!!
Obama camp makes excuses for no-shows in Philly's black neighborhoods! Obamas view of Americans is extremely disturbing!

http://www.theproblemwithobama.com/

http://truthinconviction.us/weblog.php?id=3


VOTERS DEMAND OBAMA DROP OUT NOW, WITH ALL THE NEW POLITICAL DAMAGING STUFF COMING FROM HIM AND MICHELLE OBAMA, IN ADDITION TO WRIGHTS CONTINUED OBAMA DEFENDED ATTACKS ON WHITE AMERICA. HE WILL SURLY LOOSE THE GENERAL ELECTION FOR DEMOCRATS.

Obama Connection to Terrorists Revealed National Association of Chiefs of Police. http://www.theconservativevoice.com/article/31408.html

Obama has a dual citizenship with Kenya Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden would be praying for an Obama victory because it would help the militants win in Iraq. Citizen Wells 3/08

Memories of Obama's recent racial stereotype of the 'typical White person' are still fresh. Add to this now his view of the 'typical small town person.' Obama is quoted as disparaging residents of small towns in Pennsylvania as being “like a lot of small towns in the Midwest” where “it's not surprising then they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren't like them or anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-trade sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations.”

Obama is unapologetic, even dissing of voters in Florida and Michigan one has to wonder what groups of Americans he really respects?

Racist wife, Michelle, saying she was proud of America "for the first time" only because of her husband's presidential run.

Obama explained he doesn't wear an American flag lapel pin or hold his hands to his heart during the Pledge of Allegiance because it is a substitute for patriotism,

Obama confirms his own moral obliviousness and he seems to have disdain for those who are troubled by his own unwillingness to break with The Great White hater Rev Wright

Rev Wright says you don't have to wait for the afterlife for the mansion on the hilltop, he’s right! To shut him up Trinity United Church of Christ is building Rev. Wright a $1 mil house on a lot that was purchased for $345,000. According to federal income tax return Obama gave $222,500

Wright continues his Obama supported attacks on non-blacks Wright states Jesus death on the cross was a public lynching Italian style.

Obamas senate record shows he infact did support the war voted against bringing America's troops home, voted for war appropriations giving our money to Halliburton and Blackwater, voted with Bush/Chaney latest bit of posturing S433 to suspend any troop withdrawal, if not suspended, keeps the troops in Iraq for a long time to come.

Washington Post- Fact Check- Senator Obama CAUGHT LYING about Kennedy Role in Helping His Father Contrary to Obama's claims in speeches Kennedy family did not.

Chicago Daily Herald- Obama refers to himself as 'a constitutional law professor on the campaign trail. TRUTH: He never held any such title!

Posted by: DROP OUT OBAMA NOW!!!!! | Apr 15, 2008 7:41:45 AM

obama does not know our history.
being called annie oakley is a good things. annie oakley was a great courageous woman. Hillary is like annie oakley.
it is too bad he does not know-he really paid her a complement.

Posted by: jgaw | Apr 14, 2008 10:06:38 PM

I was undecided but after his mischaracterization of 'small-town' and Pennsylvania voters, there is no way I could vote for him. On gun ownership, he has stated that only military and police should own guns. His ideas would leave the military, police, and the outlaws with the guns. It's clear to this voter that there are better choices for President. For healthcare, Hillary's plan will provide coverage for all citizens. I trust her because she has shown she is brave in the face of her opponent's constant attacks. She is credible because her actions in voting have aligned with her positions on the issues.

Posted by: Paula | Apr 14, 2008 9:29:41 PM

The people were patriotic and voted Bush, not once but twice. What did they get?

A never end war, a world wide reputation of being out of touch with the world humane existence, elitist as far as the world sees.

Posted by: Thinking | Apr 14, 2008 8:13:20 PM

All I've read on this blog all day long is noonday hypocrisy.There's a whole lot of babble going on.It borders on the chronic,parochial ignorance of a miniscule few with a hidden apathy shrouded by extreme spin and abracadabra.The average guy on the street knows better and time will tell.

Posted by: Imagine | Apr 14, 2008 6:45:53 PM

I too was extremely offended by the Annie Oakley comments. Glad to see I wasn't the only one. His disrespect for Hillary and Bill Clinton is vile.

Posted by: HoosierSue | Apr 14, 2008 6:10:57 PM

al writes, "There is a story in USA today interviewing people who knew Obama's grandmother who say she never made negative comments about others or even swore. I think Obama made that up."

From all the other lies we already know about from his book (Selma, Kennedy airlift, goat herder, on and on) perhaps the libraries should move the book from the non-fiction section to fiction!

And Obamabots think Hillary lies! ROFLAO!

Posted by: HoosierSue | Apr 14, 2008 5:59:54 PM

Look at the real pedigree of Obama, not the fluff and nonsense put out in his two books. all along the way he went to all the right schools and joined the right causes. His education was top-top tier; he got into Harvard Law School and then taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago. He has led a very charmed life and operated in very charmed circles. His 'autobiography' is less a bearing of his soul than a weaving of a political tale. He comes out more studious and much less wild then he claims. In "Dreams of My Father', now seems to be less self-revelation and more self-serving. The book is political documentation.

Posted by: jp,michigan | Apr 14, 2008 5:29:03 PM

Hmmmmmm -

Looks like a new Rezko problem for Obama. Check the AP story folks.

Posted by: Kris | Apr 14, 2008 5:11:33 PM

"That food stamp story is a little thin on realty. His mom got food stamps for being a single mother ... "

So Obama claims -- but did she REALLY?
Actually USING food stamps is not a particularly pleasant experience -- as politicians have no occasion to know.

Posted by: Belle Starr | Apr 14, 2008 5:04:00 PM

"His own performance piece is a rip off of great men. He stole MLKs tone....JFKs words.....Ceasar Chavez' battle cry...."

And for the amusement of the very rich, he can channel Leona Helmsley . . .

Posted by: Belle Starr | Apr 14, 2008 4:54:37 PM

David,

That food stamp story is a little thin on realty. His mom got food stamps for being a single mother, while her VP of the bank parents paid for private school so that Barry to avoid the unclean masses in Hawaii.

That is called welfare fraud where I come from. That money was supposed to be used for people who had NO ONE to turn to and a child. Not to support a free ride to college while your 'VP of the bank' parents take care of your lil one.

And then with bad grades in high school, he has a legacy lined up for him like Dubya and that is suppose to be impressive?

My mom actually put herself through college, would only take welfare for 6 months, and then worked 3 part time jobs to finally get her degree.

While his mom traveled the world on her parents dime and then defrauded the govt for education and support for herself and Barry.

What is inspiring about a man and family who enjoy taking short cuts?

His own performance piece is a rip off of great men. He stole MLKs tone....JFKs words.....Ceasar Chavez' battle cry....and that is supposed to be impressive?

He is the Pavlov's politician....exploiting 45 years of tv clips and I'm supposed to drool support?

No thanks!

Posted by: Cali girl knows the truth | Apr 14, 2008 4:47:37 PM

Caucus 83: His comments are not an observation of America. You are reading the parts of what he said that Obama wants the American people to focus on. Try to picture the real and complete scenario: Obama was in CA in a fundraiser with his elite-super rich donors and when one of the donors asked him why he was having problems converting voters in PA, that is when he answered what he said. The real meaning is that he trashed the PA small town people as his excuse as to why he was still behind of Hillary in PA so these people continue to give him money for his campaign. If he really is concerned about the "bitterness" of the American people or anger, whatever (most of Americans feel that way, including me) due to the conditions we are living, why he has not said that to them (PA residents) in all the millions of tv ads and while campaigning in PA? He could have said to PA residents. Yes, people, I understand you are bitter and angry about the economic conditions that we all are suffering. That would have perfect. But why he needed to go to a fundraiser in CA to give his opinion that since PA residents are bitter, they turn to guns, religion, etc. instead of paying attention to him. That is the real message. And that is why, even when Obama is trying to focus only on the "bitter" part of his comments, the rest of the comments (which are the significant ones) will follow him forever.

Posted by: Definitely Common Sense | Apr 14, 2008 4:45:15 PM

The comments about small town people clinging to traditions are not critical of the small town people they are critical of the government that has abandoned them and caused the small town people to cling to their traditions.


Traditions of small town people are founded in our values, principles, and morals, ideals that used to mean something to the rest of the country. Now, for some reason, small towns are viewed as teaming with small-minded people who are racist and slow-witted when the truth is far from it. It is telling that when someone says that we cling to our traditions that it is automatically assumed to be an insult.

Posted by: southernbell | Apr 14, 2008 4:42:09 PM

Caucus 83: It is not an observation of America. You are reading the parts of what he said that you only want to see. Try to picture the real and complete scenario: Obama was in CA in a fundraiser with his elite-super rich donors and when one of the donors asked him why he was having problems converting voters in PA, that is when he answered what he said. The real meaning is that he trashed the PA small town people as his excuse as to why he was still behind of Hillary in PA so these people continue to give him money for his campaing. If he really is concerned about the "bitterness" of the American people or anger, whatever (most of Americans feel that way, including me) why he has not said that to them in all the millions of tv ads and while campaigning in PA. He could have said to PA residents. Yes, people, I understand you are bitter and angry about the economic conditions that we all suffering. That would have perfect. But why he needs to go to a fundraiser in CA to give his opinion that since PA residents are bitter, they turn to guns, religion, etc. And that is why, even when Obama is trying to focus on the "bitter" part only of his comments, the rest of the comments (which are the significant ones) will follow him forever.

Posted by: Definitely Common Sense | Apr 14, 2008 4:41:27 PM

Geoff Davis is only reflecting what some Americans think...If Obama loses this because of a observation about America...God help us all. And you wonder why we're in the state we're in as a nation. The man said today...We invent the internet, but are behind in broadband access...something is wrong.

Posted by: Caucus83 | Apr 14, 2008 4:31:14 PM

jozy: The only one that is keeping Americans divided is Obama. Every time he opens his mouth, specially not in front of the cameras where he can give a super rehearsed, written by somebody else, reading with three monitors, speech, he gets in trouble. That is what happens when you are trying to sell oranges for bottles. At some point the true you will show.

Posted by: Definitely Common Sense | Apr 14, 2008 4:30:01 PM

"a woman who ... on more than one occasion has uttered racial or ethnic stereotypes that made me cringe."

But CLASS stereotypes, bandied about in supposed privacy while selling himself to the ultra-rich, don't upset the tenderly-cringing candidate.

Posted by: Belle Starr | Apr 14, 2008 4:27:47 PM

It is not true that there are more comments about Obama's "bitter" comments than Hillary's misspeak. It's just the opposite!! The media has been giving Obama free pass on everything. Didn't you see how hard John King at CNN tried to find excuses for Obama last night?

About which is worse: Hillary misspoke about something happened long time ago, which does not eliminate what she accomplished during that trip. But what Obama said in his "bitter" comments shows that he is not what he says he represents, and he is totally disconnected with the majority of the American people. So, clearly Obama is much worse!

Posted by: JJ | Apr 14, 2008 4:27:22 PM

Redacted: You need to be kidding. Prepare yourself because this will never have an end for Obama. He should have thought that he was speaking in public, you know. Since he says a thing in front of the camera and another completely different behind closed doors. Do not forget that his comments were done behind doors, when he thought that nobody, other than his elite and rich donors were listening, so he got in trouble by himself. This is just the beginning.

Posted by: Definitely Common Sense | Apr 14, 2008 4:26:04 PM

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