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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 12:52 PM Original message |
The Founding Fathers Speak on Firearms |
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Wickerman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 12:59 PM Response to Original message |
1. The link didn't seem to have those quotes |
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villager (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 01:03 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. There is an entire NRA "5th column" here at DU... |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 01:10 PM Response to Reply #2 |
8. The NRA also backs Democratic Party candidates if they are gun-friendly. |
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villager (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 01:24 PM Response to Reply #8 |
15. Ah, so they also back Blue Dogs! |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 01:35 PM Response to Reply #15 |
19. The NRA is single-issue. |
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tortoise1956 (403 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 05:17 PM Response to Reply #15 |
95. You should check your facts first |
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villager (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 12:11 PM Response to Reply #95 |
130. The same NRA supporting one of Reid's Republican opponents? |
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tortoise1956 (403 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-26-10 12:13 AM Response to Reply #130 |
137. I did, Villager |
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TheWraith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 11:17 AM Response to Reply #15 |
128. Not Blue Dogs. I've volunteered for a few NRA-friendly Dems. |
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Euromutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 11:21 AM Response to Reply #15 |
129. Bill Richardson is a "blue dog"? |
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paulsby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 01:13 PM Response to Reply #2 |
10. advocating for civil rights is not "propaganda" |
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gorfle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:03 PM Response to Reply #2 |
30. I'm proud to be part of that 5th column. |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 03:54 PM Response to Reply #2 |
75. You might be interested to learn that 36% of Democrats have a gun in their home ... |
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proteus_lives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 06:35 PM Response to Reply #2 |
104. "There is an entire anti-rights "5th column" here at DU..." |
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SteveM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 07:50 AM Response to Reply #2 |
113. There is an entire Jim Crow chorus at DU... |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 01:04 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. I only looked at the list of quote of the FFs, not at the rest of the site. |
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Wickerman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 01:07 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. I am sorry you are not more discerning |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 01:09 PM Response to Reply #5 |
7. So what the FFs said doesn't matter to you, only the secondary source. N/T |
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Wickerman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 01:14 PM Response to Reply #7 |
11. not a bit, there really isn't anything there that isn't available elsewhere |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 01:34 PM Response to Reply #11 |
18. The quotes are still those of the FFs. |
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Wickerman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:47 PM Response to Reply #18 |
47. I'm not questioning your credentials |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:55 PM Response to Reply #47 |
51. No, but an effort to change the Democratic Party from the inside is worthwhile. |
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Wickerman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 03:08 PM Response to Reply #51 |
56. I agree the Demo party can use some change from the inside |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 03:20 PM Response to Reply #56 |
60. There are no Democatic sites with such a list. |
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Wickerman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 03:25 PM Response to Reply #60 |
61. first google link |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 03:34 PM Response to Reply #61 |
67. From that same site: |
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Wickerman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 03:38 PM Response to Reply #67 |
68. Yes, those are legitimate citiations - It's called GunCite, correct? |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 03:45 PM Response to Reply #68 |
72. I have already admitted that I didn't see that sentence. |
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Wickerman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 03:49 PM Response to Reply #72 |
73. No, I already agreed that most of what was atttibuted to the founders |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 03:58 PM Response to Reply #73 |
77. No, I said there was no Democratic-friendly source. |
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Wickerman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 03:27 PM Response to Reply #60 |
62. 4th Google Link |
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Wickerman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 03:28 PM Response to Reply #62 |
63. 5th |
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Wickerman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 03:32 PM Response to Reply #63 |
65. 8th |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 03:41 PM Response to Reply #63 |
70. The SAF is more radical than the NRA. |
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Wickerman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 03:45 PM Response to Reply #70 |
71. Yet there is no political affiliation on the page I mentioned nor is there |
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Euromutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 01:05 PM Response to Reply #71 |
133. Try doing some research, instead of going by what is or is not on the page |
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Wickerman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 03:07 PM Response to Reply #133 |
134. thanks for your concern, but a bit beyond the scope of the issue at hand |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:00 PM Response to Reply #11 |
25. All the lists I found were from strongly pro-gun sites. |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 01:44 PM Response to Reply #7 |
22. When the secondary source is implying that the only way to save |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 01:52 PM Response to Reply #22 |
23. So you decline to discuss the FFs. |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 01:58 PM Response to Reply #23 |
24. Did the NRA speak out against the seizure of guns in NO? |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:02 PM Response to Reply #24 |
28. It was Democrats that confiscated the guns. |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:19 PM Response to Reply #28 |
39. Nagin was only a 'democrat' to get elected - he had been a long-time |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:51 PM Response to Reply #39 |
49. He was a D when elected. |
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SteveM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 07:57 AM Response to Reply #39 |
114. "You are being played." Take a look at the DNC Platform... |
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gorfle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:05 PM Response to Reply #24 |
31. They sure did! |
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X_Digger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:40 PM Response to Reply #24 |
44. others beat me to it. n/t |
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Mojorabbit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 12:58 PM Response to Reply #24 |
132. I believe they did. |
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gorfle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:59 PM Response to Reply #1 |
53. I agree. |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 01:04 PM Response to Original message |
4. Nice try. We had NO police force at the time. Join a "well-regulated militia." nt |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 01:07 PM Response to Reply #4 |
6. The FFs were clear. Ordinary citizens were to have guns. N/T |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 01:11 PM Response to Reply #6 |
9. Just not relevant to contemporary times. |
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paulsby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 01:14 PM Response to Reply #9 |
12. civil rights are ALWAYS relevant |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 01:22 PM Response to Reply #9 |
14. Completely relevant. |
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PavePusher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 03:11 PM Response to Reply #9 |
57. "Just not relevant to contemporary times." |
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proteus_lives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 06:39 PM Response to Reply #9 |
105. Then disarm criminals and prevent felons from owning firearms. Oh, wait. They already do that. |
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gorfle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:06 PM Response to Reply #4 |
32. We have no well-regulated militias at this time. What then? |
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veganlush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 01:21 PM Response to Original message |
13. So where does it say that criminals or those with criminal records |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 03:05 PM Response to Reply #13 |
55. You expect a senior-citizen to fight against ayoung mugger? |
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Glassunion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 03:40 PM Response to Reply #13 |
69. It does not have to say those things. |
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veganlush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 04:10 PM Response to Reply #69 |
84. You said: |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 04:17 PM Response to Reply #84 |
87. Depends on the crime. |
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Glassunion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 04:49 PM Response to Reply #87 |
91. Dude!! |
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Euromutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 06:09 PM Response to Reply #87 |
101. I have to correct you there |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 09:49 AM Response to Reply #101 |
124. Interesting. I accept the correction. Thanks. N/T |
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Glassunion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 04:47 PM Response to Reply #84 |
90. Not true... |
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Euromutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 05:32 PM Response to Reply #84 |
97. In the 18th century, the punishment for most felonies was death |
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Glassunion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 12:01 AM Response to Reply #84 |
112. Also... I said a whole lot more than one sentence... Care to comment on the rest? (nt) |
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X_Digger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 03:52 PM Response to Reply #13 |
74. All rights are presupposed, except when removed by due process. |
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proteus_lives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 06:42 PM Response to Reply #13 |
106. "Guns are cowardly devices made for people who can't fight." |
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Euromutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 07:50 PM Response to Reply #13 |
109. Do you think victims of criminal aggression owe their assailants a "fair" fight? |
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Glassunion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 11:56 PM Response to Reply #109 |
111. He won't answer...(nt) |
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Euromutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 08:50 AM Response to Reply #111 |
121. You might be wrong |
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SteveM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 08:17 AM Response to Reply #13 |
115. My word, this stuff again... |
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sui generis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 01:28 PM Response to Original message |
16. we ARE the founding fathers of our generation |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 01:43 PM Response to Reply #16 |
21. The didn't "forget", the were divided on the issue. |
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sui generis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:07 PM Response to Reply #21 |
33. I'm trying to get the 2nd amendment removed? |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:26 PM Response to Reply #33 |
41. You should politely ask them to leave. |
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sui generis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:34 PM Response to Reply #41 |
42. yes I would politely ask them to leave |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:41 PM Response to Reply #42 |
45. Since brandishing is both illegal, stupid, wrong, and unsafe, ... |
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PavePusher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 03:18 PM Response to Reply #42 |
59. Maybe I'm misunderstanding you... |
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X_Digger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 03:59 PM Response to Reply #42 |
79. Funnily enough, TX doesn't have open carry (of handguns). n/t |
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veganlush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 03:05 PM Response to Reply #16 |
54. right on! an agnostic amen to you for a post well posted!..n/t |
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SteveM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 08:24 AM Response to Reply #16 |
116. Sorry, wrong again... |
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veganlush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 01:31 PM Response to Original message |
17. people from long ago said lots of things that don't really apply |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 01:37 PM Response to Reply #17 |
20. If someone is trying to kill you, won't you fight to stay alive? N/T |
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veganlush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:01 PM Response to Reply #20 |
27. of course, but couldn't "fighting to stay alive" |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:10 PM Response to Reply #27 |
34. Your nuke analogy is silly. |
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veganlush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:17 PM Response to Reply #34 |
36. "to kill on a far future threat" ? you misread my post...n/t |
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veganlush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:23 PM Response to Reply #34 |
40. ok, forget nukes, what about a hand-held laser? |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:37 PM Response to Reply #40 |
43. Sorry, but I don't think it will be invented. |
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veganlush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:53 PM Response to Reply #43 |
50. No, it's a do-able weapon, no doubt. |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 03:30 PM Response to Reply #50 |
64. You have some major problems to overcome. |
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veganlush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 03:55 PM Response to Reply #64 |
76. I remember when my parents were impressed with VHS |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 04:07 PM Response to Reply #76 |
81. Different area of physics. |
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gorfle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:11 PM Response to Reply #17 |
35. But they also said lots of things that DO really apply. |
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veganlush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:43 PM Response to Reply #35 |
46. right now, in these times, the cowardly, push-button.. |
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gorfle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:57 PM Response to Reply #46 |
52. That is an /excellent/ question. |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 03:13 PM Response to Reply #46 |
58. So it is cowardly for a senior-citizen to use a gun against a young mugger? |
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X_Digger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 04:03 PM Response to Reply #58 |
80. They don't really think that one through, do they? |
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PavePusher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 03:33 PM Response to Reply #46 |
66. I think you are confusing the word "cowardly"... |
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Euromutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 06:33 PM Response to Reply #66 |
103. Damn straight |
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SteveM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 08:38 AM Response to Reply #66 |
119. I think someone is getting off. You know... steamy under the silk, an' all. nt |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 03:58 PM Response to Reply #46 |
78. I'm sure many criminals would totally agree with you .. |
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veganlush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 04:36 PM Response to Reply #78 |
89. the incidents where carrying a weapon actually saves the day |
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X_Digger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 05:28 PM Response to Reply #89 |
96. Defensive gun uses outnumber gun crimes. |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 05:48 PM Response to Reply #89 |
98. please present some statistics to back your statements up ... |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 10:03 AM Response to Reply #98 |
125. I have used my car fire extinguisher twice. |
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Euromutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 12:49 PM Response to Reply #125 |
131. And before anyone pulls the "you can't hold up a 7-11 with fire extinguisher" response... |
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SteveM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 08:35 AM Response to Reply #46 |
118. A person confined to a chair who uses a gun in self-defense is a "coward?" |
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Euromutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 09:07 AM Response to Reply #46 |
123. I guess the Green River Killer is a hero in your book |
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SteveM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 08:31 AM Response to Reply #17 |
117. Your notion of self-defense is some yee-HAH sophistry... |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:01 PM Response to Original message |
26. Yet another anti-Democrat, anti-Obama website linked to in the Gungeon. |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:18 PM Response to Reply #26 |
38. Yet another gun-control advocate who refuses to discuss the FFs. |
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Euromutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 08:04 PM Response to Reply #26 |
110. One of these years, you may learn what an "argumentum ad hominem" is |
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SteveM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 08:41 AM Response to Reply #26 |
120. And you prefer the GOP-founded, GOP-led Brady Center? Thought so. |
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sharesunited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:02 PM Response to Original message |
29. Quaint and obsolete. With today's technology, a gunman can shoot dozens in minutes. |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:17 PM Response to Reply #29 |
37. He could then too. There was a repeating rifle back then. |
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sharesunited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 02:49 PM Response to Reply #37 |
48. Lewis & Clark are one thing. J6P is another. |
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Glassunion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 04:09 PM Response to Reply #48 |
82. Why? What is the difference? |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 04:13 PM Response to Reply #82 |
85. Usually J6P means "Joe 6 Pack". |
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Glassunion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 04:56 PM Response to Reply #85 |
93. That was my point... |
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Katya Mullethov (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 08:53 AM Response to Reply #93 |
122. And they had an ND |
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sharesunited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 04:15 PM Response to Reply #82 |
86. To do what? Repel Indian attacks? Under claim of a constitutional right no less? |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 04:21 PM Response to Reply #86 |
88. You said that today's technology allow a gunman to shoot dozens in minutes. |
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Glassunion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 04:57 PM Response to Reply #88 |
94. Dude!!! |
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Glassunion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 04:51 PM Response to Reply #86 |
92. I am keeping it real. |
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Euromutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 06:17 PM Response to Reply #92 |
102. We turn again to the example of Fannie Lou Hamer... |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 05:52 PM Response to Reply #86 |
100. The "wild west" was much safer than some cities are today ... |
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proteus_lives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 06:44 PM Response to Reply #29 |
107. Your point? |
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rrneck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 07:31 PM Response to Reply #29 |
135. He can do a lot better than that. |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 04:09 PM Response to Original message |
83. I will be back tomorrow. Work night shift. Time to go to bed. N/T |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 05:50 PM Response to Reply #83 |
99. I played the night shift game for more than 30 years ... |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 10:10 AM Response to Reply #99 |
126. I am retired too, but still have a job to supplement the retirement. |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 10:49 AM Response to Reply #126 |
127. Your job is a lot less stressful than the one I had. (n/t) |
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oneshooter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-23-10 08:55 PM Response to Reply #126 |
136. My "retirement" is only working 8 hours a day. And not getting shot at. n/t |
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proteus_lives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-22-10 06:46 PM Response to Original message |
108. The FFs were on the money about this issue. |
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