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Jaundice James

(262 posts)
Fri Jul 27, 2012, 11:46 PM Jul 2012

A Progressive’s Argument for Arming America

On most things, I’m about as Progressive as they come. I lived in Colorado for many years where I could carry a gun if I wanted to, but chose not to because I’ve always been, mainly, a computer nerd who worked in office buildings...

What I am suggesting is that an armed people is a deterrent...


http://jaundicejames.com/2012/07/27/a-progressives-argument-for-arming-america/

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A Progressive’s Argument for Arming America (Original Post) Jaundice James Jul 2012 OP
Um--I don't think so. radiclib Jul 2012 #1
Rethink, please. xtraxritical Jul 2012 #2
Uh huh. You just keep telling yourself that. Zoeisright Jul 2012 #3
What Makes You Think the "News Vans" Would Ever Arrive? AndyTiedye Jul 2012 #4
somebody is missing a few logic modules magical thyme Jul 2012 #5

AndyTiedye

(23,500 posts)
4. What Makes You Think the "News Vans" Would Ever Arrive?
Sat Jul 28, 2012, 04:19 AM
Jul 2012

If the people sent to haul you away don't want it to be news, it won't be.

 

magical thyme

(14,881 posts)
5. somebody is missing a few logic modules
Sat Jul 28, 2012, 09:35 AM
Jul 2012

Good luck hiding behind your couch. If they come for you in the middle of the night, the only thing your gun will be good for is suicide by cop. And don't hold your breath waiting for the news van to arrive.

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