January 19th Talking Points

[Cthulhu]

I was thinking that since the media will make every attempt to cast us in a negative light, we should think of talking points to make it more difficult. I'm thinking of statements that are short, to the point, and difficult to take out of context. Something like:

"I don't support limiting of the Bill Of Rights by Executive Order or unconstitutional fiat"

It's a good idea to be careful who you choose to speak with. If it's the Westward or another totally biased source it might be best to smile and politely decline to be interviewed.

Thoughts?

[Waywardson174]

Love the idea! Off the top of my head:

"The term "assault rifle" is an innacurate and pejorative term. I'll talk to you when you actually learn the subject matter of this debate."

"the second amendment is a guarantee against tyranny, remove the guarantee, invite tyranny."

"Anyone who says that an ar-15 have no value as a hunting rifle has never used one to hunt."

"Mass shootings don't happen with CCWs present because the criminal doesn't make it far once opposed."

"Cities with the most firearm restrictions tend to have the most firearm crime."

If asked "what do you say to the families who lost loved ones in Newtown/aurora/Virginia tech/ columbine?" "An armed law abiding citizen could have reduced or prevented your loss."

"There are already highly restrictive laws on ownership and use of firearms. Perhaps we should consider enforcing those before we try to enact more legislation that will have little or no effect."

"Since the federal firearm ban expired, gun violence actually declined dramatically in the United States."

"Limitation of magazine capacities will functionally have no effect on the ability of an shooter who is I un-opposed by an armed guardian."

"Mass murders more deadly than any shooting can be accomplished with diesel fuel and fertilizer. Disarming citizens will not stop these crimes, it will just change how they happen."

An 'extreme' but personal favorite of my own (this may cross the callous line): "Too many Good Americans willingly gave their lives securing our freedoms to diminish them because you fear for your own."

I am more than happy for you to edit/criticize these. We need to have the best material possible.

[Ronin13]

Here's a better idea... "No comment." ANYTHING you say will be twisted to make you look crazy. Unless you name is Dudley Brown or Wayne LaPierre you shouldn't speak with the media. There is a reason why the military doesn't allow it's personnel to speak to the media on issues, that's why they have Public Affairs Officers.

[blacklabel]

Here's a better idea... "No comment." ANYTHING you say will be twisted to make you look crazy. Unless you name is Dudley Brown or Wayne LaPierre you shouldn't speak with the media. There is a reason why the military doesn't allow it's personnel to speak to the media on issues, that's why they have Public Affairs Officers.

That's what I'll be giving them if asked.

[merl]

I have not gone back and added them up (couldnt even generate a list to add up without alot of research) but:
"19 men with boxcutters killed more people than every shooting spree in the last 40 years"

[DavieD55]

Here's a better idea... "No comment." ANYTHING you say will be twisted to make you look crazy. Unless you name is Dudley Brown or Wayne LaPierre you shouldn't speak with the media. There is a reason why the military doesn't allow it's personnel to speak to the media on issues, that's why they have Public Affairs Officers.

+1 Dont speak to the media. No matter how nice they are to you they're not your friend.

[Ronin13]

+1 Dont speak to the media. No matter how nice they are to you they're not your friend.

To add the caveat- if Cory Rose and/or Amelia Earhart from 9news wanted to talk to me, oh yeah, I'd talk to them...

[Rucker61]

To add the caveat- if Cory Rose and/or Amelia Earhart from 9news wanted to talk to me, oh yeah, I'd talk to them...

So you're only going to act as the PAO if they're cute? I can live with that. Who do we send the ugly ones to?

[Ronin13]

So you're only going to act as the PAO if they're cute? I can live with that. Who do we send the ugly ones to?

Well from that H&R Block chick thread, I'd say Jim...

[Monky]

It doesn't matter if you are interviewed and present yourself intelligently. They are going to air the most absurd person they can find that 'fits' how they want to run the story. So... If you see anyone else being interviewed.. just taser them.