Until now, I had considered buying some of these rifles. No longer.

What an idiot.

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This year, Cooper has given $3,300 to the campaign of Democrat Barack Obama. That's on top of the $1,000 check he wrote to Obama's U.S. Senate campaign in 2004, after he was dazzled by Obama's speech at that year's Democratic National Convention.

Obviously it don't take much to dazzle him.

I'll never understand why any businessman would ever support (publicly) any candidate.....he's going to piss off at least half the people.....it just doesn't make good business sense and inthis case makes even worse sense because of the business he's in and the facts on Obama.

I easily understand one not liking the liberal McCain......but to support Obama is pure stupidity.

Looks like he pulled a "Dixie Chicks"

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I'll never understand why any businessman would ever support (publicly) any candidate.....he's going to piss off at least half the people

Me too! Or that so-called "celebrity" endorsements matter either. Colin Powell or James Baker certainly. But Oprah Winfrey or George Clooney? You're having a laugh!

I once owned a Cooper don't waste your money !.

As for endorsements I prefer Athletes selling athletic supporters .


Doesn't your money say it all If I recall correctly , Trust in God .


Perhaps it should now be included in that phrase " not in our government " .

Just an opinion of an observer .

It's Dan Cooper's right to do so, as it was Tim Leatherman's right to support John Kerry in 2004.

Of course, it's our right to buy guns and hunting-related items from companies whose principals support candidates who support our Second Amendment rights.

George

They may have also contributed to McCain's campaign, you never know.

Well said GeorgeS

Cooper just pulled a Zumbo.

ddj

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Originally posted by GeorgeS:
It's Dan Cooper's right to do so, as it was Tim Leatherman's right to support John Kerry in 2004.

Of course, it's our right to buy guns and hunting-related items from companies whose principals support candidates who support our Second Amendment rights.

George

Well George....may I restate your post?

It's Dan Cooper's right to cut his own throat any way he wishes!

Of course, it's our right to help him do so buy buying from competitors who support our Second Amendment rights.

Bingo, vapodog!

I felt the same way about Bill Ruger and his company when he backed magazine capacity restrictions (because the influx of 'wondernines' had hurt his revolver sales) and 'assault weapon' (because Colt, Bushmaster, FNC, SIG, Galil, Steyr, et al. were beating his POS Mini-14 in sales) legislation back in the 1980s.

And who can forget the ultra-effective boycott of Smith & Wesson after their leadership came out against sales to civilians?

George

Cooper just pissed in his mess kit...

Did Senator Obama say anything that suggests he would infringe on our right to keep our firearms? Just asking.

He stated he would not try to take our hunting arms away. He also stated he believes in more regulation of firearms...which could come in the form of registration, permits, taxes, etc.

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Originally posted by Dave Bush:
Did Senator Obama say anything that suggests he would infringe on our right to keep our firearms? Just asking.

Here's a quote from Senator Obama to Jack Lott.....I have a personal email from Jack t this effect

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I do not believe private citizens should be allowed to own firearms

Barak Ombama

Check his voting record while in the gov't in Chicago.....anti-gun all the way

I wish these people would just go to church to find their personal savior!

This shit belongs on the political forum in which I refuse to participate. roger

I am now officially boycotting Cooper, and will never even consider them as a choice, in fact I'm forgetting the fact they even exist. Anyone who supports a gun grabbing, socialist, radical such as Obama, who opposes the products Cooper makes, then they need to go the way of the Dodo.

Looks like I'll add another idiot company to my no-buy list. I quit wearing Levi jeans and switched to Wranglers when Levi Strauss financially supported the effort to fight concealed carry in Missouri. Same for Hallmark Cards. I can only step into the ballot box once per election, but I can vote with my wallet year 'round..

http://www.freewebs.com/milehighshooter/

Please visit my site, and sign the guestbook! Tell EVERY gun 2A supporter you know to do the same.

I only own one cooper. I had planned to remedy that after the first of the year. Not now. I also fired off a respectfully worded e-mail to Dan Cooper explaining my vote (not to buy another Cooper rifle)
GWB

i hope everyone who finds the actions of mr cooper offensive to gun owners sends an email to cooper. and tell all the other gun-owning friends what cooper has done. get the word out!

Before you guys get out the lynch rope take a little look see here...

http://74.125.95.104/search?q=cache:_0THw7lqTEUJ:www.co...=us&client=firefox-a

I never thought much of his shit anyway....now even less ...what a dumbass

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Posted 29 October 2008 07:00 Hide Post
Before you guys get out the lynch rope take a little look see here...

Yep cover his a$$ time. Read his quotes in the article. Plus no record of a donation to McCain.

Cut the guy some slack! He may benefit from the $250K and lower tax cut now that he has supported BO

If you want to see who donated (or didnt donate) what to whom go to this web site and type in there name:
http://www.fec.gov/finance/disclosure/norindsea.shtml

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He may benefit from the $250K and lower tax cut now that he has supported

Man you are behnd the times. Biden is saying less than $150,000 and Ob is saying less than $200,000 this time next week it will be $0

I've always considered cooper rifles to be ugly, but now they are on my don't buy under any circumstance list.

I bet that Cooper Firearms will need to be sold and renamed. Unless Dan Cooper disassociates himself from the company, he just sank it along with all the people working for it.

Goodbye Cooper. What a gaffe. Thanks AR for the oppoortunity for this to be posted. I was planning a Cooper for my next Varmint rifle. No-Way, No-how will Cooper get a penny from me.

nuff said

I am from a family of retailers (clothing and footwear) for almost 100years. I was taught not to get into politics publicly. Might be chickensh#t to some but when you are dealing with the public why piss off 1/2 of your customers? I can't afford to piss off 1/2 of my customers!

When someone who is in the gun industry puts his money on an anti gun candidate I wonder why? Holy crap what are you thinking of? You "might" believe in Obama but that is a big step. You have put not only your company (which I used to regard highly) and your employees in a dire position.

Man, I used to think about the Cooper rifles I lusted after. Now I won't worry.

John

What is your opinion on the prospect of Cooper Arms having even a minimal influence on there being less firearm restriction if or when Obama is elected?
Perhaps they are hedging their bets.

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Originally posted by GeorgeS:
Bingo, vapodog!

I felt the same way about Bill Ruger and his company when he backed magazine capacity restrictions (because the influx of 'wondernines' had hurt his revolver sales) and 'assault weapon' (because Colt, Bushmaster, FNC, SIG, Galil, Steyr, et al. were beating his POS Mini-14 in sales) legislation back in the 1980s.

And who can forget the ultra-effective boycott of Smith & Wesson after their leadership came out against sales to civilians?

George

I'm with you on that one, George. I still to this day will not support Ruger by buying any of their firearms.

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This shit belongs on the political forum in which I refuse to participate. roger

I guess that depends on what your definition of participate is as you just did

If Dan was looking for press, he sure got it the last two days. EVERY hunting and shooting forum is running with his support for NObama. I'm sure he'll feel the heat.
But, as mentioned, he has every right to support whomever he chooses.
It's my right to buy rifles from Mel Forbes too.
In case anyone missed my point, I WILL NOT be buying a Cooper rifle in the future.
NObama is DANGEROUS beyond belief, far worse for us Americans than Osama Bin Laden.

Don

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Originally posted by surestrike:
Before you guys get out the lynch rope take a little look see here...

http://74.125.95.104/search?q=cache:_0THw7lqTEUJ:www.co...=us&client=firefox-a

Here's the information from the Federal Elections Commission website:

I see nothing for McCain and donations for Obama from Dan Cooper and Daniel Lyddell Cooper (CFI Montana). Also some donations for a local Democrat. Note the Donation to "O" in 2004 when he was running for the Senate.

COOPER, DAN
STEVENSVILLE, MT 59870
COOPER ARMS/PRESIDENT / CEO

OBAMA, BARACK
VIA OBAMA FOR AMERICA

01/17/2007 2100.00 27930594621
02/06/2008 -900.00 28930926481
02/06/2008 900.00 28930926482
02/06/2008 1000.00 28930926481


COOPER, DANIEL LYDDELL
STEVENSVILLE, MT 59870
CFI-MONTANA

OBAMA, BARACK
VIA OBAMA FOR ILLINOIS INC

08/16/2004 1000.00