tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641785262347706360.post1196548275488598425..comments2023-06-03T07:22:46.906-07:00Comments on F U L L E R & F U L L E R: Suddenly on my radar...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641785262347706360.post-70284604850703041982007-05-29T11:02:00.000-07:002007-05-29T11:02:00.000-07:00While it could be true that these are just campaig...While it could be true that these are just campaign promises like any others, and subject to compromise, they could be compromised a LOT and still be stronger than other candidates' plans...<BR/><BR/>It's worth reading Richardson's qualifications. He's not a newcomer. Among other things, he served as Secretary of Energy for three years...Chrysshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11536431889606865014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641785262347706360.post-18499480160560841042007-05-26T19:30:00.000-07:002007-05-26T19:30:00.000-07:00Why does every statement on that page sound like a...Why does every statement on that page sound like another --"Oops, I know more now that I'm president and just can't do any of the technical, scientific or economics magic that I promised in the campaign."?StarkEffectshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498576191799505890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641785262347706360.post-59497981330532131932007-05-25T12:36:00.000-07:002007-05-25T12:36:00.000-07:00Well, there's this ==> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id...Well, there's this ==> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18494626/ ... where it states up front that "The National Rifle Association is urging the Bush administration to withdraw its support of a bill that would prohibit suspected terrorists from buying firearms."<BR/><BR/>I mean, I agree that there are more important things right now, but for me, this issue is not unimportant. And I want a president who would fight against the NRA in cases like the one above. I also think that letting the assault weapons ban lapse was a horrible mistake. And it seems pretty clear to me that Bill Richardson would be okay with these things, no?<BR/><BR/>Again, I like much of what Richardson as done, but this is a factor for me.Trekking Lefthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10363816508965120914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641785262347706360.post-44754967549058422662007-05-25T11:49:00.000-07:002007-05-25T11:49:00.000-07:00Is there any major gun-control legislation (either...Is there any major gun-control legislation (either tightening or loosening) on the horizon? Making changes to domestic gun laws seems like a super low-priority issue right now—especially relative to global warming and the war—but maybe I'm missing something...<BR/>There will always be debate (particularly following a violent act like the VA Tech shootings) but I haven't heard calls for action from either side...Chrysshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11536431889606865014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641785262347706360.post-4835465527991776982007-05-25T11:34:00.000-07:002007-05-25T11:34:00.000-07:00Not only does he not dislike guns, he's the number...Not only does he not dislike guns, he's the number one choice of the NRA for any presidential candidate IN EITHER PARTY.<BR/><BR/>Now, this doesn't (semi)automatically remove him from my list, but it sure doesn't help me.Trekking Lefthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10363816508965120914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641785262347706360.post-65998169812008174892007-05-24T14:17:00.000-07:002007-05-24T14:17:00.000-07:00He doesn't dislike guns, which makes him less of a...He doesn't dislike guns, which makes him less of a target for the NRA, but might cause problems in his party. I like his understanding of foreign affairs. Ian, by the way, dear Queen, passes along a hello to the princess.Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905660989374332328noreply@blogger.com