The Big Apple: “If a politician says you don’t need a gun, you need a gun”

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Above, Big Apple Corner at 54th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. Google Maps.

Above, John J. Fitz Gerald, from the Aug. 15, 1931, Binghamton (NY) Press, pg. 14.

Listen to Robert Emmerich introduce "The Big Apple," a hit song from 1937. Music written by Bob and performed by Tommy Dorsey's Clambake Seven with Bob on piano. Lyrics written by Buddy Bernier and sung by Edythe Wright. Audio provided by Dorothy Emmerich.

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Entry from April 26, 2020

“If a politician says you don’t need a gun, you need a gun”

"If a politician says you don’t need a gun, you need a gun” is a political saying that has been printed on many images.

“If a politician says ‘You don’t need a gun...’ You Need A Gun!!!!” was posted on Twitter by Butch Wright (and others) on October 14, 2014. There is an image of Statler and Waldorf, a pair of Muppet characters known for their cantankerous opinions.

Twitter
Gary
@G_Watt73
If a #politician says you don’t need a gun......
5:52 AM · Oct 14, 2014·Twitter for iPhone

Twitter
Butch Wright
@Butch1717
If a politician says “You don’t need a gun...”
You Need A Gun!!!!
Support Our Constitution & #2A !
12:52 PM · Oct 14, 2014·Twitter for Android

Twitter
Elephant Kara Elephant
@nevergiveup2004
If a politician says “you don’t need a gun” ...
You Need A Gun !
#2A
3:24 PM · Oct 14, 2014·Twitter for iPhone

Sons of Liberty Tees and Clothing
Posted on November 9, 2018 by Sons of Liberty
If a politician says, “You don’t need a gun.” You need a gun.

Twitter
Sons of Liberty Tees
@sonslibertytees
If a politician says, “You don’t need a gun.” You need a gun. #Billofrights #Firearms #Livefreeordie #Molonlabe #Threepercent
9:05 PM · Nov 9, 2018·Sons of Liberty: Freedom Tweeter

Sons of Liberty Tees and Clothing
Posted on February 13, 2019 by Sons of Liberty
If a politician says you don’t need a gun… you need a gun.

Twitter
Deplorable Barb
@NJ_4_Trump
If a politician says “you don’t need a gun!” YOU NEED A GUN! #NRA #Trump2020NowMoreThanEver
12:23 PM · Apr 27, 2020·Twitter for iPhone

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