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A new comment on episodes 5 and 6 of my podcast ("I Feel Snitty"): "The NRA: The Never Rational Asshats - Parts 1 and 2"

I received the following comment on episodes 5 and 6 of my podcast, I Feel Snitty , entitled, "The NRA: The Never Rational Asshats - Parts 1 and 2": "I loved both gun segments of your podcast! I only wish that the Republicans in Congress and our country would listen to them. Their responses have always angered me and have been so obvious as to their underlying reasons, Money! Why some people can’t see this is just beyond me!" These particular podcasts can be heard at the following links: https://ifeelsnitty.podbean.com/e/the-nra-the-never-rational-asshats-part-1/ https://ifeelsnitty.podbean.com/e/the-nra-the-never-rational-asshats-part-2/ If you're curious to check out any of my other podcasts, you can do so here: https://ifeelsnitty.podbean.com/
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Probability 101: Ending Worldwide Terrorism vs. Ending Nationwide Gun Violence

One reason NRA die-hards drive me nuts is the fact they've yet to make a certifiably logical argument against strengthening gun laws. Instead of looking at scientific studies, worldwide legal trends (and their impacts), and/or logic/common sense, they often resort to conspiracy theories and especially bumper-sticker slogans, such as: "Guns don't kill people; people kill people;" "The only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun;" and "Criminals will always find a way to be criminals." Yes, all of these talking points are ridiculous on different levels, but ironically enough, these same individuals tend to be all for the worldwide war on terror and the belief that, by attacking countries which aren't our biggest fans and which harbor terrorists, we'll find a way to end terror. So where's the consistency? At least with gun reform advocates, we don't tend to look the other way on terrorism and think we should do nothi...
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