Zing!
That’s right: The Washington Post is suggesting there are too many gun dealers.
There are 58,344 licensed gun dealers in the U.S.. There are 31,857 post offices. http://t.co/P7ZHUzNw4K
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 27, 2013
Why? Because, post offices. Also, a nice talking point for WaPo’s Democrat buddies, as it openly suggest in the alleged article:
In response, don’t be surprised if you see Democrats use this gun shop vs. post office argument to make the point that there are more than enough gun shops across the country where private dealers could drop off records of a private sale or conduct a background check.
It’s up to them to decide how many is too many, huh? Just like it is not above Obama’s paygrade to let you know that at some point, you’ve made enough money. It’s not like you built it anyway.
Luckily, Twitter users are there to point out the inanity of WaPo’s talking point non sequitur.
And? MT @washingtonpost: There are 58,344 licensed gun dealers in the U.S.. There are 31,857 post offices.
— Heather Marie (@hfearny) February 27, 2013
I hear there are more gun dealers than bubblegum makers. h/t @washingtonpost RT @mitrebox: Infographics do not a policy make.
— Heather Marie (@hfearny) February 27, 2013
What's the point? RT @washingtonpost: There are 58,344 licensed gun dealers in the U.S. There are 31,857 post offices http://t.co/wCIRqD6OU2
— Josh Reif ن (@joshreif) February 27, 2013
Point? “Real journalists” don’t need any stinkin’ points, you bitter clingers!
Might be one of the dumbest posts ever. RT @washingtonpost There are 58,344 licensed gun dealers in the U.S.. There are 31,857 post offices.
— Mark Reardon (@MarkReardonKMOX) February 27, 2013
#meaninglessstats RT @washingtonpost: There are 58,344 licensed gun dealers in the U.S. There are 31,857 post offices http://t.co/5biVdoDOt7
— Jacob Weindling (@Jakeweindling) February 27, 2013
And still others weigh in with an attempt at a Teachable Moment for the good little lapdogs at The Washington Post.
What about FedEx, UPS? MT @washingtonpost: There are 58,344 licensed gun dealers in the US. There are 31,857 post offices.
— Dan McLaughlin (@baseballcrank) February 27, 2013
Which group collectively loses $1B a month? MT .@washingtonpost: 58,344 licensed U.S. gun dealers vs. 31,857 post offices. @baseballcrank
— 100 Proof (@ChampionCapua) February 27, 2013
Funny thing: private demand supports gun dealers, which govt wants to crack down on. Govt needs to subsidize USPS to sustain post offices.
— Dan McLaughlin (@baseballcrank) February 27, 2013
Bingo. But that wouldn’t put any extra kibble in WaPo’s bowl now, would it?
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