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Title: 60 Minutes - They're reporting what we already know.
Post by: Green Mountain Gringo on July 25, 2009, 04:18:29 PM
Sixty Minutes tomorrow night will be airing an episode on our favorite past time.  See below.


(CBS)  Sunday, July 26, 2009
GUN RUSH - Americans are snapping up guns and ammunition at an increasingly higher rate despite the economic downturn. But as Lesley Stahl reports, the economic downturn, as well as the election of Barack Obama, may be the reason for the run on guns. Shachar Bar-On is the producer.
Title: Re: 60 Minutes - They're reporting what we already know.
Post by: Timothy on July 25, 2009, 04:26:23 PM
60 Minutes??????????

Can't believe that show still gets air time!  I expect it to be replete with inaccuracies.

If anyone watches it, I expect a complete report.  Let's bring old Dan back and get his unbiased opinion as well!
Title: Re: 60 Minutes - They're reporting what we already know.
Post by: Green Mountain Gringo on July 25, 2009, 04:50:43 PM
Upon further investigation, this appears to be a repeat from the April 12th broadcast. Perhaps it'll have some updated info but not sure.

This is a link to the episode from April.  http://www.60-minutes.info/2009/april-122009-gun
Title: Re: 60 Minutes - They're reporting what we already know.
Post by: Kid Shelleen on July 26, 2009, 12:07:22 AM
I missed it the first time around. I'll watch it tonight.

Keep your enemies closer.
Title: Re: 60 Minutes - They're reporting what we already know.
Post by: Green Mountain Gringo on July 26, 2009, 06:32:29 AM
Quote from: Kid Shelleen on July 26, 2009, 12:07:22 AM


Keep your enemies closer.


Just watching the opening moments of the online broadcast (it's actually the second installment after one about a company developing a "bionic style" arm for amputees) Leslie Stahl states something to the effect of "There's been a string of mass shootings lately.....and the sales of guns are up".   There's the slant right out of the gate.  Sheesh.....way to play your cards lady.
Title: Re: 60 Minutes - They're reporting what we already know.
Post by: twyacht on July 26, 2009, 07:02:26 AM
Saw the original airing, the gun show (spokesman) is actually quite articulate and correct in defending Leslie Stahl's predictable slant during the interview, but they should have gotten Ted Nugent. ::)

For those that didn't catch it, I'd watch it... If you find yourself yelling at the TV, it's OK, I did...
Title: Re: 60 Minutes - They're reporting what we already know.
Post by: philw on July 26, 2009, 07:45:37 AM
wow  How funny is this

60 Mins over here had a segment on Families that hunt  tonight
Title: Re: 60 Minutes - They're reporting what we already know.
Post by: twyacht on July 26, 2009, 08:06:28 AM
Quote from: philw on July 26, 2009, 07:45:37 AM
wow  How funny is this

60 Mins over here had a segment on Families that hunt  tonight

 ???
Title: Re: 60 Minutes - They're reporting what we already know.
Post by: philw on July 26, 2009, 08:46:15 AM
Quote from: twyacht on July 26, 2009, 08:06:28 AM
???

there is an Aussie version of 60 Minutes  and what I think is funny  on the same weekend as your version is doing a firearm related show  ours is doing the same thing

ours was quite Pro Hunting   :o :o  :)

Part 1 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGNxjT7mOHs

Part 2 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2UW2WTwloo
Title: Re: 60 Minutes - They're reporting what we already know.
Post by: fullautovalmet76 on July 26, 2009, 08:13:18 PM
Quote from: philw on July 26, 2009, 08:46:15 AM
there is an Aussie version of 60 Minutes  and what I think is funny  on the same weekend as your version is doing a firearm related show  ours is doing the same thing

ours was quite Pro Hunting   :o :o  :)

Part 1 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGNxjT7mOHs

Part 2 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2UW2WTwloo

Wow! That type of presentation would never be shown on a major broadcast network here, Phil! It's more like what one sees on the Outdoor Channel here. I'm going to finish watching the rest of it, which I'm sure I will enjoy.....Thanks for sharing the link!  :)
Title: Re: 60 Minutes - They're reporting what we already know.
Post by: twyacht on July 26, 2009, 08:39:33 PM
thanks phil, .....for the content and context of the show, ....which is "spot on"...

how did all the anti gun legislation ever pass..?????

Where were the Aussie's saying Hardin' the "F" up???

We like our guns, and we're "f" en keepin em'...
Title: Re: 60 Minutes - They're reporting what we already know.
Post by: ericire12 on July 26, 2009, 08:54:06 PM
A day late and a box of ammo short
Title: Re: 60 Minutes - They're reporting what we already know.
Post by: philw on July 27, 2009, 07:10:16 AM
Quote from: FullAuto on July 26, 2009, 08:13:18 PM
Wow! That type of presentation would never be shown on a major broadcast network here, Phil! It's more like what one sees on the Outdoor Channel here. I'm going to finish watching the rest of it, which I'm sure I will enjoy.....Thanks for sharing the link!  :)

hehe don't worry  I am surprised that they did it  they normally  slam us over shooting. 

I was very happy with how it ended up going  ( we have nice Deer hay ;) )

Quote from: twyacht on July 26, 2009, 08:39:33 PM
thanks phil, .....for the content and context of the show, ....which is "spot on"...

how did all the anti gun legislation ever pass..?????

Where were the Aussie's saying Hardin' the "F" up???

We like our guns, and we're "f" en keepin em'...


it took 2 weeks roughly to happen  and part of the problem was shooters them selves   you know  Shot gunners saying don't need S/A Rifles  and pistol shooters not caring as they only use pistols   then they went after the pistols and shotguns.   the rest is history  however as you can see we are getting there and things like that help.