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How did the NRA get so big and influential? Were they just a group of gun nut people who got together and started a group? Why was it originally started and got so big into politics? (lemmy.world)
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[โ€“] PugJesus@piefed.social 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

We're a little laxer than the equivalent on The Old Place. Sources are required only when the facts are in dispute.

... but a good flogging will set you straight!

[โ€“] Asafum@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

but a good flogging will set you straight!

Woohoo!

...err... I mean... Oh... no... Anything but that...