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The Second Amendment is an instrument of government. It’s not about hunting or gun collecting or carrying your pistol into the saloon.

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The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution doesn’t just say Congress shall not infringe the right to “keep and bear arms.” It specifically says that right exists in order to maintain “a well-regulated militia.” Even the late conservative Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia admitted those words weren’t in there by accident. Oh, and the Constitution doesn’t just say … [Read more...] about The Second Amendment is an instrument of government. It’s not about hunting or gun collecting or carrying your pistol into the saloon.

The Swamp is Filling Up with Lobbying Money Under Trump

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Notice how lobbying money increases under Republican administrations. Money DOES influence our politicians. You will find more infographics at Statista U.S. President Trump promised his voters in the election campaign before he took office that he would “drain the swamp” of outside influence in Washington. The Statista chart suggests that he did not succeed when it … [Read more...] about The Swamp is Filling Up with Lobbying Money Under Trump

‘Moscow Mitch’ is Tagged as He Gives Thumbs Down on Election Security

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“So long as the Senate Republicans prevent legislation from reaching the floor, so long as they oppose additional appropriations to the states, so long as they malign election security provisions as, quote, partisan wish lists, the critics are right to say Leader McConnell and Republican senators are blocking election security,” Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the Democratic … [Read more...] about ‘Moscow Mitch’ is Tagged as He Gives Thumbs Down on Election Security