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That actually seems a bit low for executive vice president and CEO of a very powerful lobbying group. Its true for advocacy groups and charities the most effective ones pay their executives salaries that keep them there.
Now I might take issue with his job performance, but thats an entirely separate issue.
Now I might take issue with his job performance, but thats an entirely separate issue.
Sam Cade
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Is there a conversation here?
Superpsy
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Quite the first post. *eyeroll*
Baron66
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I would give him 100% of the NRA money if he could eliminate all gun control.
Do you have a candidate in mind who could do better than him for less money?
Do you have a candidate in mind who could do better than him for less money?
Sam Cade
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NRA gross revenue was something like $260,000,000 last year wasn't it?
Heck, Mr.LaPierre works cheap.
Heck, Mr.LaPierre works cheap.
thump_rrr
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To be perfectly upfront I'm neither 1)American or 2) a member of the NRA because I am not an American.
What I would like to add to this thread is that Wayne LaPierre should not be the spokesperson for the NRA.
He comes off as uncharismatic and disingenuous.
Whenever he speaks I feel like I need to take a shower.
I had this impression of him for the last 20 or so years that he has been there and he's not the type of person that grows on you with time.
With the amount of money they take in I'm surprised that they either don't have a public relations company directing them, or have one that does such a poor job.
They have an image problem when speaking to non gun enthusiasts.
I agree with the positions the NRA takes and the programs they run but if they just had a more charismatic face I think it would help them just a little more.
What I would like to add to this thread is that Wayne LaPierre should not be the spokesperson for the NRA.
He comes off as uncharismatic and disingenuous.
Whenever he speaks I feel like I need to take a shower.
I had this impression of him for the last 20 or so years that he has been there and he's not the type of person that grows on you with time.
With the amount of money they take in I'm surprised that they either don't have a public relations company directing them, or have one that does such a poor job.
They have an image problem when speaking to non gun enthusiasts.
I agree with the positions the NRA takes and the programs they run but if they just had a more charismatic face I think it would help them just a little more.
Sigh......AlexanderA
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Let me weigh in on the idea that the NRA is "buying votes of Congressmen." That's just not how it works. In fact, any organization would be stupid (and criminal) to attempt to bribe Congressmen. (Yes, it happens, and people go to prison for it.)
What effective lobbyists do is point out that they have members that vote, and care passionately about the issue. They use their mailing lists to marshal letter-writing campaigns. They get leading citizens in the Congressmen's home districts to contact their representatives and let them know how they feel. They may buy media time to stir up the issue. The NRA does all these things, and it's very good at it. But bribes? No.
What effective lobbyists do is point out that they have members that vote, and care passionately about the issue. They use their mailing lists to marshal letter-writing campaigns. They get leading citizens in the Congressmen's home districts to contact their representatives and let them know how they feel. They may buy media time to stir up the issue. The NRA does all these things, and it's very good at it. But bribes? No.
Is the NRA a for-profit company, though? I thought they were an organization that existed to preserve our rights and promote gun safety.
Then again, I am against pro sports for a similar reason as the OP is complaining about the NRA.
Then again, I am against pro sports for a similar reason as the OP is complaining about the NRA.
XD Fan
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Ricadojo, first and only post, huh?
I am not seeing the problem. Those kind of jobs pay really well, so why shouldn't he be paid well.
The NRA is the biggest, baddest, pro gun organization out there and most of the reason we still have as many gun rights as we do.
I'm fine with it. Whether or not he is the right one for the job could be debated until the cows come home.
The NRA is the biggest, baddest, pro gun organization out there and most of the reason we still have as many gun rights as we do.
I'm fine with it. Whether or not he is the right one for the job could be debated until the cows come home.
caribou
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This thread just made me donate 50$ more $ to the NRA.
Of course they are a for profit Corperation, we have to meet the others who run the Govornment on an equal footing, and in a capitalist country, its done with $$$$$MONEY$$$$$
"Business is War"....sound familiar? You bet, each 'Dollar' is the bullet in the belt fed NRA and they spend them like a Marine shoots his M249 in a firefight.
Its peace time......Gotta use $$ insted of Bullets, but if it comes to Bullets as a last ditch way to defend our Life's Liberty's and Freedom's, well that because organizations like the NRA were there to be sure we had the guns to do so ..........
The best way to see if La Pierre is 'wrong or right' is to see how well the NRA does under his guidence.....
Of course they are a for profit Corperation, we have to meet the others who run the Govornment on an equal footing, and in a capitalist country, its done with $$$$$MONEY$$$$$
"Business is War"....sound familiar? You bet, each 'Dollar' is the bullet in the belt fed NRA and they spend them like a Marine shoots his M249 in a firefight.
Its peace time......Gotta use $$ insted of Bullets, but if it comes to Bullets as a last ditch way to defend our Life's Liberty's and Freedom's, well that because organizations like the NRA were there to be sure we had the guns to do so ..........
The best way to see if La Pierre is 'wrong or right' is to see how well the NRA does under his guidence.....
medalguy
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Do I smell a troll? The NRA is a huge organization and the leaders deserve whatever they get in the way of compensation. I can't think of one single organization more effective in countering the anti-gun crowd or able to bring more pressure on our elected congress critters. Worth every penny they take home.
I'd suggest to the OP that if you don't like how OUR money is being spent, don't join. Those of us who are members, by and large, appreciate the job the NRA does. There are still a few fudds out there who can't see the reason for opposing restrictions on evil black rifles, but sooner or later "they" will come for the fudds' shotguns as well.
I'd suggest to the OP that if you don't like how OUR money is being spent, don't join. Those of us who are members, by and large, appreciate the job the NRA does. There are still a few fudds out there who can't see the reason for opposing restrictions on evil black rifles, but sooner or later "they" will come for the fudds' shotguns as well.
Aren't the people who work for the NRA entitled to salaries consistent with what they could earn elsewhere in jobs requiring similar skills, training, education and experience -- and having similar responsibilities? Choosing to work full time for the RKBA should not require that one take a vow of poverty. The NRA is not a monastic order.Skribs said:
Any organization, even a non-profit, has to be able to offer salaries to top level executives that are competitive to those being offered by other organizations of a similar size. And the NRA can't offer stock options or stock grants like those generally used by publicly traded, for profit, companies as part of executive compensation packages.
Valkman
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If every gun owner joined the NRA things would be better, not worse. I expect the OP is not a member, somehow.
caribou
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$$ is whats gonna matter.....X new Yorker
Bloomberg is litteraly dumping millions of $$ into an 'in yer face' kinda way, outright. Its a fight for the minds of millions, and those minds vote, as well as "demand protection" when better spent $ would be a pistol and some training away.......but it aint, and people can do ANYTHING, so we best educate them with advertizing, commercializing and getting folks to exercize their Rights.
Bloomberg is litteraly dumping millions of $$ into an 'in yer face' kinda way, outright. Its a fight for the minds of millions, and those minds vote, as well as "demand protection" when better spent $ would be a pistol and some training away.......but it aint, and people can do ANYTHING, so we best educate them with advertizing, commercializing and getting folks to exercize their Rights.
Redacted
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I've met Wayne LaPierre at a few gun shows. Yes, he always looks tired. I think it is because he works very hard for us. I believe that he is worth every cent.
redneck2
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Seems like people believe that someone or anyone that works for a "cause" should do it as a donation. Doesn't matter if your a minister, service orginazation, whatever.
Actually sounds pretty cheap considering his position and scope of duties.
And, being post #1, I strongly suspect we've just been trolled. If I were a moderator, this would be gone.
Actually sounds pretty cheap considering his position and scope of duties.
And, being post #1, I strongly suspect we've just been trolled. If I were a moderator, this would be gone.
JohnBT
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"W.La Pierre now making over 1,500,000 per year."
School teachers in the D.C. area can make $100,000 per year and more.
The cost of living - especially housing - is extremely high.
www.fcps.edu/hr/salary/pdf/fy15/FY15260dayTeacher.pdf
A teacher in Fairfax County with a 4-year degree is paid between $46,756 and $85,948. That's for a so-called 10-month contract.
Next year, a Fairfax teacher with a BA and on a 12-month contract will make from $55,432 to $101,897.
John
P.S. - "Fairfax County, Va., rounds out the top three with annual median household income of $104,259. Making the median high income in Fairfax County even more impressive is the fact that it has 1.1 million residents."
School teachers in the D.C. area can make $100,000 per year and more.
The cost of living - especially housing - is extremely high.
www.fcps.edu/hr/salary/pdf/fy15/FY15260dayTeacher.pdf
A teacher in Fairfax County with a 4-year degree is paid between $46,756 and $85,948. That's for a so-called 10-month contract.
Next year, a Fairfax teacher with a BA and on a 12-month contract will make from $55,432 to $101,897.
John
P.S. - "Fairfax County, Va., rounds out the top three with annual median household income of $104,259. Making the median high income in Fairfax County even more impressive is the fact that it has 1.1 million residents."
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You are right he should be making a billion a year. He is getting rich making comprimises with gun control people. One guy said everything starts as a movement then a business and then a racket.
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