Sam1911
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Better yet, take them to another thread. This thread should remain focused on the video. There's an NRA-bash thread going on simultaneously where this side discussion might fit in a bit better.
This is what our NRA membership dollars go toward?
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Better yet, take them to another thread. This thread should remain focused on the video. There's an NRA-bash thread going on simultaneously where this side discussion might fit in a bit better.
swinokur
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The past TWO issues of the American Rifleman portend the NRA's hard work was the reason for the McDonald victory in front of SCOTUS. Not one mention of the real victor, the Second Amendment Foundation
They're entitled to that since it's their magazine. It would have been a nice gesture to give credit where it's due, instead of crowing that the victory was because of the NRA.
I thought we were all in this together. Maybe not.
They're entitled to that since it's their magazine. It would have been a nice gesture to give credit where it's due, instead of crowing that the victory was because of the NRA.
I thought we were all in this together. Maybe not.
ok, from reading some of these comments, it is apparent to me that the majority of you clearly did not understand that commercial.....
its not portraying gun owners as a bunch of retarded hillbilly mall ninja anarchist wanna-be huddling together in the back room of a dojo........
they used that setup for 2 reasons......1.) because it is funny.....but more importantly 2.) because that is how some anti-gun organizations portray us.....
and then when Chuck Norris comes in, well dressed and well spoken and says thats not how thing are done...... that is representative of how political gun owners are....and is saying that we do not approve of radical anarchistic action.
.....does that make sense to anyone else........
overall i got a pretty good laugh out of it
its not portraying gun owners as a bunch of retarded hillbilly mall ninja anarchist wanna-be huddling together in the back room of a dojo........
they used that setup for 2 reasons......1.) because it is funny.....but more importantly 2.) because that is how some anti-gun organizations portray us.....
and then when Chuck Norris comes in, well dressed and well spoken and says thats not how thing are done...... that is representative of how political gun owners are....and is saying that we do not approve of radical anarchistic action.
.....does that make sense to anyone else........
overall i got a pretty good laugh out of it
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Sam1911
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Again: This thread is for discussions of the VIDEO above. Go to THIS THREAD for general NRA complaints.
If there are no more thoughts on the video itself we can go ahead and shut this one down.
If there are no more thoughts on the video itself we can go ahead and shut this one down.
CoRoMo
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Nope. You completely misunderstood it.
Nope. You too.
Also incorrect. Our side, voting for our cause, does more than anything else will.
Wrong again. The message flew right over your head there.
Nope. You didn't appropriately catch the context, but the majority of others posting here seem to have gotten it right.
It was "bluegar", actually. But don't use that term. He called dibs to its use.
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Double Naught Spy
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If so many people are misunderstanding it, then maybe the NRA screwed up.
teumessian_fox
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It's like a test in school where half the class fails. When so many people don't get it, it's the teacher's fault.
Justin
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Clearly the creative director at the marketing company is a fan of "Eastbound and Down".
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Great comedy! Yes.
Paid for by me? No.
Our money goes to local movements for gun rights and legislation.
Paid for by me? No.
Our money goes to local movements for gun rights and legislation.
o Unforgiven o
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Uhhh wow....
The video was pretty funny and ended up being pro but how could they honestly think that a good way to portray shooters? It was funny to me as a shooter but would be ammo and drive for an anti.
The overall message was a good one but the delivery was completely off, albeit pretty funny.
The video was pretty funny and ended up being pro but how could they honestly think that a good way to portray shooters? It was funny to me as a shooter but would be ammo and drive for an anti.
The overall message was a good one but the delivery was completely off, albeit pretty funny.
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o Unforgiven o
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Something of a side note, to me when the video was over and I was looking at the comments the thing that struck me most was all the "Chuck Norris is god" comments. Makes me think they are trying to appeal to a partucular audience.
Webbj0219
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I personally loved it. Gonna show it on my facebook. For me Ive always been a fan of the Chuck Norris jokes, this goes right in line with that. Maybe it relates more toward Norris than it does to the NRA. I love comedy, my favorite genra. This video got me laughing harder than I have in weeks.
Legionnaire
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This. From the get go I thought this was more about "Chuck Norris wannabes" than about portraying all shooters as rednecks. Just watched it again and still think it's a hoot. Maybe some here are touchy because their own level of activism is limited to sending the occasional email? I'd run a poll on who here voted in the last off year election, but doubt many would admit it if they didn't ...Unforgiven said:
ConstitutionCowboy
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It's obvious to me what the NRA board thinks of us. It's no wonder what I think of them.
Expertise at lobbying might be the forte of the NRA, but it surely misses the mark when it comes to cause. I'm insulted. This video is vulgar and demeaning. The characters depicted in that video are not representative of any members of the NRA that I know!
As for bashing the NRA? All we need do is step aside. The NRA Board is doing a great job of it all by themselves. The maddening part is that they are taking us down with them! And on our nickle!
Woody
Expertise at lobbying might be the forte of the NRA, but it surely misses the mark when it comes to cause. I'm insulted. This video is vulgar and demeaning. The characters depicted in that video are not representative of any members of the NRA that I know!
As for bashing the NRA? All we need do is step aside. The NRA Board is doing a great job of it all by themselves. The maddening part is that they are taking us down with them! And on our nickle!
Woody
Red Cent
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I vote for #24.
teetertotter
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It will appeal to the masses with less mentality.
jcwit
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I also go along with this.
X-Rap
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The opening scene shows the sign with Find Your Inner Norris What could they be thinking???? Bandannas, sleeveless denim shirts, cowboy boots, all I can say is Chuck is reaping what he sowed with those corny movies and TR show. He must be a really decent guy to take all the goofing so well.
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I think for some of the more enlightened here it would have been much easier to understand if it was a trekkie group session and Shatner or Nimoy would have walked through the door.
Of course this post is directed to those who have distaste for the redneck nature of the original add, I think I will send my suggestion to the NRA
Of course this post is directed to those who have distaste for the redneck nature of the original add, I think I will send my suggestion to the NRA
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msgunner
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They are promoting a very common misconception among the general public, that all NRA members are hillbillies. That kind of left a bad taste in my mouth, although that kind of comedy is fairly humorous...
this post was not intended to offend any members that fall into the "hillbilly" category. As most of my friends and family fit that description.
this post was not intended to offend any members that fall into the "hillbilly" category. As most of my friends and family fit that description.
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