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Vice President Joe Biden blasted the NRA for engaging in a "disinformation" campaign meant to "scare people" from supporting background checks
During a gun control speech Tuesday at the White House, Vice President Biden mocked the “black helicopter crowd” for opposing the idea of universal background checks for Americans purchasing guns.
“Kinda scary man, the black helicopter crowd is really upset,” Biden said, criticizing the National Rifle Association for promoting a “misinformation campaign” on background checks.
“No way that Uncle Sam can go find out whether you own a gun
Black helicopters is a term which became popular in the United States militia movement and associated political groups in the 1990s as a symbol and warning sign of an alleged conspiratorial military takeover of the United States, though it has also been associated with men in black and similar conspiracies.[1] Rumors circulated that, for instance, the United Nations patrolled the US with unmarked black helicopters, or that federal agents used black helicopters to enforce wildlife laws. The concept springs from the basic truth that many government agencies and corporations do use helicopters, and that some of these helicopters are dark-colored or black. For instance, dark-colored military helicopters were deployed in the standoff at Ruby Ridge.[2] Earlier tales from the 1970s linked them with UFO conspiracy theories.
The term has also been used to ridicule other conspiracy theories or conspiracy theorists. For instance, a Slate article on basketball refereeing, said: "In the wake of this scandal, every game will be in question, and not only by fans disposed to seeing black helicopters outside the arena."
To awnser your question.... all i have is another question, how does this guy get into power? And the people thought Bush was dumb.
Originally posted by retirednature
reply to post by camaro68ss
To awnser your question.... all i have is another question, how does this guy get into power? And the people thought Bush was dumb.
So, before even letting him get to that point, we keep him so busy that he has no time to think for himself. Every so often we entertain his ideas, basically just to make him feel more a part of the team, but have made it fairly clear that the means have already been discussed and our future has already been written. THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT BUSH WAS
Originally posted by knowledgedesired
reply to post by retirednature
Any guy that recommnends that you shoot both shots of your double barreled shotgun at one time to scare off an intruder is a COMPLETE IDIOT in my opinion.
1. You shoot to kill not to scare.
2. If you shoot both shots you now have to reload if that person decides to come your way.
3. You never shoot through a door without knowing exactly what is on the other side.
He is an idiot.edit on 9-4-2013 by knowledgedesired because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by camaro68ss
all i have is another question, how does this guy get into power?
What ever floats your Boat sir.
Originally posted by neo96
reply to post by Tw0Sides
He is incorrect the Nra and those of us who agree with "shall not be infringed" have the constitution on our sides.
Just be careful who you tie your wagon to.