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UN Arms Treaty could put US gun owners in foreign sights, say critics

and you say that why?????????????????

It's never happened before. Why is it going to happen now? I mean, you know Obama--Mr. Transparency--isn't going to do it. :rofl
 
again, let us know when we have economic & social conditions even CLOSE to what Germany suffered in the 1920s and early 1930s.

until then, its all just chicken-littlery.
You don't get it. If we could have hyperinflation it would be a very quick process, people would be unprepared, and their money would be worthless, that is exactly where the Weimar Republic was prior to their war restitutions breaking the bank. We don't have war restitutions, but we have too much debt, so either be honest and take things at value or we'll part ways.
 
Very true. Great job!

Are you going to change your handle to MWD? :)
I wish, never heard back from the hiring manager so the hunt continues.
 
HAHA. I'm going to see where the chips fall, I may call my contact one more time and see what happens.

West Texas is booming to the point of being out of control. I know that alot of the assets in Lafayette are going out that way working 14 and 21 day hitches.
 
West Texas is booming to the point of being out of control. I know that alot of the assets in Lafayette are going out that way working 14 and 21 day hitches.
I'm not opposed to travel, I still want to home base here though. West Texas though, wooh, even hotter than Laffy.
 
I'm not opposed to travel, I still want to home base here though. West Texas though, wooh, even hotter than Laffy.

It's a dry heat. :rofl

Seriously though, it's not that bad without all the damn humidity.
 
Let me demonstrate the difference between actual foreign policy and partisan bull****. The link below for the Heritage Foundations analysis of the treaty.

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty's Criteria for Transfers Pose Problems for the U.S.

They argue against the basic framework of the treaty, claiming that it will unduly hinder U.S. policy and do little to stop authoritarian regimes. In addition to providing criticism, they also provide an alternative course of action.

Now I can't say I agree with some of the Heritage foundations arguments, but I give them credit for making a serious proposal that is actually based on reality. This "the U.N. wants to steal your guns and molest your dog" nonsense is utter garbage that has no place in real foreign policy discussion.
 
right here:

:rofl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Unbelievable!!!!!!

So, point out where I was specifically talking about Obama. Or, are you claiming that Obama knowingly undermined American forces on the battlefield?
 
:rofl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Unbelievable!!!!!!

So, point out where I was specifically talking about Obama. Or, are you claiming that Obama knowingly undermined American forces on the battlefield?

that was YOUR accusation.

and yes, you were talking about President Obama.
 
Let me demonstrate the difference between actual foreign policy and partisan bull****. The link below for the Heritage Foundations analysis of the treaty.

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty's Criteria for Transfers Pose Problems for the U.S.

They argue against the basic framework of the treaty, claiming that it will unduly hinder U.S. policy and do little to stop authoritarian regimes. In addition to providing criticism, they also provide an alternative course of action.

Now I can't say I agree with some of the Heritage foundations arguments, but I give them credit for making a serious proposal that is actually based on reality. This "the U.N. wants to steal your guns and molest your dog" nonsense is utter garbage that has no place in real foreign policy discussion.
The problem is that there are mission statements by the U.N. for weapons reduction, including those made, those to be made, and future limitations. If this treaty is open there is possible lattitude for forcible disarmament, this isn't a partisan thing, this is a logical exercise not without merit.
 
:rofl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Unbelievable!!!!!!

So, point out where I was specifically talking about Obama. Or, are you claiming that Obama knowingly undermined American forces on the battlefield?

What a dodge!! You indirectly called the president a traitor.

Puuullleease
 
Let me demonstrate the difference between actual foreign policy and partisan bull****. The link below for the Heritage Foundations analysis of the treaty.

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty's Criteria for Transfers Pose Problems for the U.S.

They argue against the basic framework of the treaty, claiming that it will unduly hinder U.S. policy and do little to stop authoritarian regimes. In addition to providing criticism, they also provide an alternative course of action.

Now I can't say I agree with some of the Heritage foundations arguments, but I give them credit for making a serious proposal that is actually based on reality. This "the U.N. wants to steal your guns and molest your dog" nonsense is utter garbage that has no place in real foreign policy discussion.

One thing that keeps resonating from this article that really bothers me is the prediction that it simply won't be effective in doing what it's supposed to do, which is keeping arms out of the hands of nations that collude with terrorists, and oppressive states. Another issue is how do we define oppressive states, and terrorists? Those are broad terms, subject to individual interpretation. The outlines are too vague to be realistic, which is a stated problem. Honestly, I think we should dismiss it, just like we dismissed the Kyoto Protocol. I don't see anything good coming from it.
 
What a dodge!! You indirectly called the president a traitor.

Puuullleease

Y'all need to stop wearing your feelings on your sleeves when it comes to Obama. You're embaressing yourelves.

I'm performing patriotic duty by questioning our elected leaders and thereby questioning this treaty. It's my duty. It's nothing personal.
 
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