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Gun owners = KKK is apparently the new DU antigun meme (Original Post) hack89 Apr 2014 OP
Thrashing about demonizing in any way possible. Sometimes I just shake my head geckosfeet Apr 2014 #1
Yeah, I see that Duckhunter935 Apr 2014 #2
hope they have a Kapo extension SQUEE Apr 2014 #3
I haven't seen that. NYC_SKP Apr 2014 #7
I haven't seen that either. beevul Apr 2014 #8
Pretty tasteless doing that the week Otis McDonald passsed away DonP Apr 2014 #4
It's the sort of thing people who wear their emotions on their sleeve do when they don't have Jgarrick Apr 2014 #5
Bigots have few "socially acceptable" avenues these days. Lizzie Poppet Apr 2014 #6

geckosfeet

(9,644 posts)
1. Thrashing about demonizing in any way possible. Sometimes I just shake my head
Wed Apr 9, 2014, 08:03 AM
Apr 2014

head and walk away. The name calling, broad brushing, insulting, attempts at shunning etc. etc. are embarrassing tactics that cost credibility.

Why is it so hard to accept that there are liberals who own, use, enjoy and advocate firearms? I look at a state like Vermont and question the wisdom and rationality of restrictive, technically unattainable and burdensome gun control proposals that I hear/read about. Poorly conceived unenforceable laws and unusable technology does not help. This is demonstrated by the somewhat regular reports of shootings and firearms accidents.

IMO a the firearms debate begins and ends with the second amendment. Period. And outside of a constitutional amendment (unlikely for the foreseeable future) it is here to stay.

Now. Lets encourage safety and work on reducing crime - read that as improve social and economic conditions and equality. Provide for universal health care - including mental health care. Forget the cash cow for the insurance companies - take care of the people.

SQUEE

(1,315 posts)
3. hope they have a Kapo extension
Wed Apr 9, 2014, 08:41 AM
Apr 2014

And provide a kosher and halal section at the potlucks... I plan on attending meetings with my Iranian shooting buddy.

Isn't odd that the shooting sports can bridge the gap between me, and a Persian Muslim, yet here, it is a proof of my murderous and callous bigotry...

We were just discussing whether to fund Democrats her in TN against Blackburn and Desjerlais.. or send our money out of state to tighter races.
We figured it would be better spent on Senators and Reps with a good chance, but also agree they need to be strong for 2A.

 

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)
7. I haven't seen that.
Wed Apr 9, 2014, 11:33 AM
Apr 2014

The sig line. Reminds me of the last person who used a bigoted sigline.

Send me a PM, I'd like to see this signature line.

TIA

 

DonP

(6,185 posts)
4. Pretty tasteless doing that the week Otis McDonald passsed away
Wed Apr 9, 2014, 09:43 AM
Apr 2014

Services for Otis, who I'm pretty sure was not KKK connected, will be Friday.

There will be a pretty large crowd, as well as a few off duty cops to keep an eye on his house while everybody is gone.

 

Jgarrick

(521 posts)
5. It's the sort of thing people who wear their emotions on their sleeve do when they don't have
Wed Apr 9, 2014, 09:50 AM
Apr 2014

a rational counter-argument.

 

Lizzie Poppet

(10,164 posts)
6. Bigots have few "socially acceptable" avenues these days.
Wed Apr 9, 2014, 11:04 AM
Apr 2014

This is one of the few ways left for them to spew hatred and intolerance without becoming pariahs in their own circles. It's just sad that they probably also consider themselves "liberal." They're anything but.

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