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Fuck 'em. Don't care. Iggo Feb 2018 #1
I guess we can safely put you in the "Just want to fight" category... Baconator Feb 2018 #6
Nope. Iggo Feb 2018 #9
Same difference... Baconator Feb 2018 #13
You volunteering to go door to door? fallout87 Feb 2018 #95
There is nothing to fight about. Kids are getting murdered in schools. If they need me to kiss wasupaloopa Feb 2018 #12
How do you expect to get from A to B (whatever that is)... Baconator Feb 2018 #15
You are dealing here with a Republican party that doesn't negotiate Cary Feb 2018 #20
Have you read "How Democracies Die"? Baconator Feb 2018 #25
What's your point? Cary Feb 2018 #71
We're not dealing the repugs of the 80s, even the 90s. Were you paying attention at all since 2000? brush Feb 2018 #102
"You are dealing here with a Republican party that doesn't negotiate" Alpeduez21 Feb 2018 #158
The ramification is that it's a waste of time to negotiate with them Cary Feb 2018 #161
This is the only way to deal with this problem with Republicans Quixote1818 Feb 2018 #99
+1. nt Honeycombe8 Feb 2018 #79
Your article contained ZERO strategies for reducing massacres. Not my problem? lostnfound Feb 2018 #128
I agree. At this point, I could give a flying fuck about what they want. smirkymonkey Feb 2018 #38
Bingo. Fuck em. stopbush Feb 2018 #69
Not true shenmue Feb 2018 #2
I thought this was an important article when I saw it earlier this morning. WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2018 #3
If you read the Federalist you are not a Democrat sharedvalues Feb 2018 #35
No true Scotsman, eh? WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2018 #48
Federalist is billionaire-funded propaganda sharedvalues Feb 2018 #51
The source is inconsequential Sherman A1 Feb 2018 #80
I was unfamiliar w/The Federalist, so just took a look. It's not a legit source. Honeycombe8 Feb 2018 #85
Name one time when ANYONE has called for the right to "have an open discussion" Cosmocat Feb 2018 #148
I believe that we Sherman A1 Feb 2018 #159
Have we learned nothing? The source is ALWAYS consequential. Squinch Feb 2018 #151
We have learned a significant amount of things but perhaps Sherman A1 Feb 2018 #160
I have, indeed, completed all the learning that there is to find from trollish sites like Squinch Feb 2018 #162
I've never read it, but it's been my observation.... Honeycombe8 Feb 2018 #81
I am an advocate of the 2nd amendment that also believes in gun control GulfCoast66 Feb 2018 #4
Exactly. xmas74 Feb 2018 #115
What do you find helpful there? Cary Feb 2018 #5
Uh huh... Just now...? This very moment? Baconator Feb 2018 #8
What if it was? Cary Feb 2018 #16
I did in the OP... Baconator Feb 2018 #21
I see Cary Feb 2018 #24
If your goal is for your opponent to just give up and think like you do... Baconator Feb 2018 #26
My goal? Cary Feb 2018 #45
You claim that you aren't responsible for others... Baconator Feb 2018 #130
About 15 here Motownman78 Feb 2018 #28
About 15 what? Cary Feb 2018 #42
The perspective of the other side is that they have already given up too much. Caliman73 Feb 2018 #138
Yes, Federalist, who funds you?? Even conservatives question this pub sharedvalues Feb 2018 #41
Kids arendying in scholl and we have to coddle gun owners? Fuck that! wasupaloopa Feb 2018 #7
The same way we have to coddle racists and misogynists. Iggo Feb 2018 #10
Pretty accurate article. Decoy of Fenris Feb 2018 #11
I'm embarrassed sometimes when I'm at party meetings at the rhetoric and disinformation that I WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2018 #30
The Federalist is pure propaganda sharedvalues Feb 2018 #33
Yes, Federalist is a right-wing rag. That doesn't mean everything they say is inherently false. Decoy of Fenris Feb 2018 #64
No. It means what they say is propaganda. sharedvalues Feb 2018 #67
Even propaganda can be correct. Decoy of Fenris Feb 2018 #72
Yes. Thats why you note the sources bias sharedvalues Feb 2018 #74
7) their cowardice trumps all sense Skittles Feb 2018 #14
and 8) they have teeny weeny tiny dweller Feb 2018 #43
dead children don't bother them Skittles Feb 2018 #44
LOL. That's just 6 different ways of saying what they've always said: "Your thousands of dead Squinch Feb 2018 #17
Nothing new in any of that. I do agree KPN Feb 2018 #18
Yup. Propaganda. Schindler: Federalist less subtle than RT or Sputnik sharedvalues Feb 2018 #34
Screw these worthless killers and those who support them vocally or tacitly. Hoyt Feb 2018 #19
You constantly post the same few pictures....while you AncientGeezer Feb 2018 #37
Well, glad you are over here from Discussionist to see them. Hoyt Feb 2018 #55
That's some sad deflection.... AncientGeezer Feb 2018 #66
Here... tenderfoot Feb 2018 #88
Tell Ya What, OldGeezer Leith Feb 2018 #119
+10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 and then some. Hoyt Feb 2018 #164
Interesting....I just pointed out Hoyt's fallacy...the racial 1 he CONSTANTLY AncientGeezer Feb 2018 #187
Of Course I Dispute Your Assertion Leith Feb 2018 #189
What "...facist and racist crap..." have I EVER posted here? AncientGeezer Feb 2018 #190
Just look at these losers! smirkymonkey Feb 2018 #40
Your argument seems to be lumping every gun owner and supporter into the same bin rpannier Feb 2018 #54
At this point, unless you are supporting gun control, you ARE in the same bin. Squinch Feb 2018 #56
Exactly. It's like a trump supporter claiming they aren't racist. If you tolerate Hoyt Feb 2018 #58
I'd also kind of like to know: what is a "gun supporter." Is that like the ladies Squinch Feb 2018 #61
Give your definition of gun control please rpannier Feb 2018 #60
Stop that NRA bullshit. There is plenty of consensus. There are many measures that huge majorities Squinch Feb 2018 #63
I want to know what you think rpannier Feb 2018 #90
Really, not interested in having these NRA inspired list discussions. They always end up Squinch Feb 2018 #92
What is this list you are referring to? Something published by the NRA, something you can link... Marengo Feb 2018 #186
Pretty much. Support guns, one supports these losers and mass killers, nowadays. Hoyt Feb 2018 #57
I wonder if POTUS agrees w/you AncientGeezer Feb 2018 #68
Most folks, even your buddies on the Discussionist, know where he stands Hoyt Feb 2018 #73
I'm a big fan of the over under President Obama is shooting...I have 1 AncientGeezer Feb 2018 #75
Does that make you feel special? Squinch Feb 2018 #82
Cracks me up when gun-fanciers think their guns actually impress anyone. Just the opposite here. Hoyt Feb 2018 #87
I think it's more of a three-year-old-esque attempt to bug the people he's talking to. Squinch Feb 2018 #89
I'd say it's more...if it's a false claim it needs to be addressed..Hoyt is good AncientGeezer Feb 2018 #188
So you're saying it does make you feel special or it doesn't? Squinch Feb 2018 #195
Me special....hell no. Just pointing out fallacies doesn't make me special...makes me honest. AncientGeezer Feb 2018 #196
Well...per you AncientGeezer Feb 2018 #200
Well that settles that.. Baconator Feb 2018 #201
Whats the issue with the Lahti L39? Marengo Feb 2018 #76
Nothing wrong with an anti-tank gun in a war zone. This is not a war zone, Marengo, in case you Hoyt Feb 2018 #86
Its an NFA weapon. Expensive, extensive background check for the buyer, and above all registered. Marengo Feb 2018 #94
Who cares? The guy is a racist getting off on a big rifle. That crud fuels the friggin white wing Hoyt Feb 2018 #96
So what? Non of that is relevant to the fact that a Lahti L39 legal to own following the... Marengo Feb 2018 #123
Lots of things are legal, but deplorable and immoral. Gunner racism may be OK Hoyt Feb 2018 #124
Robbery is immoral and selfish, but that didnt stop you. Marengo Feb 2018 #127
You are too obtuse to own guns. Read the thread in full, without pointing Hoyt Feb 2018 #139
Obtuse is failing to comprehend that after having admitted to committing immoral and criminal... Marengo Feb 2018 #146
OOOOH! You're getting fancy! That's the "but what about the bad thing YOU did that has Squinch Feb 2018 #150
Leaping to the defense of an admitted criminal who chastises others for being immoral? Ill... Marengo Feb 2018 #152
Oh. My. God! We have a CHAMPION here! That's the "I unilaterally declare you Squinch Feb 2018 #153
Hey, its no bother to me if want to damage your credibility by hitching your horse to that wagon. Marengo Feb 2018 #166
LOL! And now you are reduced to, "I know you are but what am I?" Squinch Feb 2018 #169
As I said, its your credibility at stake. So please, do continue. Marengo Feb 2018 #173
. Squinch Feb 2018 #175
Didn't admit to being a criminal, tried to get you gunners to accept fact everyone is not out to Hoyt Feb 2018 #165
Yes you did. You refered to yourself as a former robber. Unless robbery isnt a crime, that means... Marengo Feb 2018 #167
Wow! You've been stalking him since 2012?? That's not creepy at all. Squinch Feb 2018 #171
Interesting thats what you focus on rather than the point that an admitted criminal has no... Marengo Feb 2018 #172
"I've gotten myself into a corner on that gun discussion we were having, so I'll Squinch Feb 2018 #174
He admitted to it, if you didnt notice. Do you consider robbery a moral act? Marengo Feb 2018 #177
Back to the silly rhetorical question! I HAVE BINGO!!! Squinch Feb 2018 #179
What you have is someone, myself, who finds it curious you would so quickly and consistently... Marengo Feb 2018 #182
Oh, sweetie, I know you worked hard for this, memorizing the script and everything. Squinch Feb 2018 #184
What is this script argument you keep resorting to? What are you claiming is scripted, and... Marengo Feb 2018 #185
What corner would that be? Marengo Feb 2018 #180
This message was self-deleted by its author AncientGeezer Feb 2018 #194
This message was self-deleted by its author AncientGeezer Feb 2018 #197
You certainly did...admit to being a criminal...shall I quote YOU? AncientGeezer Feb 2018 #203
Responding to you gunners who said robbers lock doors when they are going Hoyt Feb 2018 #206
I wouldn't trigger you by posting about my "gunz" AncientGeezer Feb 2018 #217
You and your Discussionist buddies cant erase the context either. Hoyt Feb 2018 #218
Again a Hoyt fallacy...I don't have di "buddies". You can't link your claim either. AncientGeezer Feb 2018 #222
Same Old Lame Talking Points Leith Feb 2018 #22
Like I said above Motownman78 Feb 2018 #29
All we need to know about guns is that they kill people treestar Feb 2018 #107
.... LexVegas Feb 2018 #23
I'm sorry that I offended a bunch of bloody-handed, racist cowards samir.g Feb 2018 #27
All gun owners are bloody-handed, racist cowards? Marengo Feb 2018 #77
I'll allow that there may be a small minority that aren't. samir.g Feb 2018 #78
How about the gun owners here on DU, are they exempt? All, or just some? Marengo Feb 2018 #103
You'll have to ask them why they love the same murder machines as the fascists samir.g Feb 2018 #133
All gun owners love murder machines? Would you define murder machine? Marengo Feb 2018 #136
Bwahahahaha!!!! There you go again! That's page 4 of the script, right? Squinch Feb 2018 #142
Perhaps you can offer an opinion, if youre capable of anything other than this script nonsense. Marengo Feb 2018 #168
Did you not get the part where I said it would be a waste of my time to offer you an opinion? Squinch Feb 2018 #170
Rubbish, youve wasted considerably more time dodging the question. Why is that? Its odd and Marengo Feb 2018 #176
Seriously, this is the most fun I've had with one of you guys in a long time. I've found Squinch Feb 2018 #178
You guys? What do you mean by that? Marengo Feb 2018 #181
You have a better chance of being hit by lightning than getting an answer AncientGeezer Feb 2018 #198
Agreed. A classic one trick pony, that one. It seems to regard itself as clever, but I see no... Marengo Feb 2018 #209
What do you mean by you guys? Where is this script you keep referring to? Have a link or cite? Marengo Feb 2018 #207
Something they apparently don't have in abundance in most civilized countries. nt Wednesdays Feb 2018 #205
Can you provide more details? What characteristics distinguish a murder machine from other firearms? Marengo Feb 2018 #208
All those trolling against, speaking against, working in any way against sensible gun control Squinch Feb 2018 #83
Can you define sensible gun control? Marengo Feb 2018 #104
Seriously, you guys need to vary the script now and then. Squinch Feb 2018 #108
Sensible is entirely subjective, and your refusal to answer is interesting, perhaps even a bit... Marengo Feb 2018 #116
Suspect away. Your script is obvious. And really, really old. Squinch Feb 2018 #132
Why cant you express at least some of your ideas? Are they that controversial or extreme? Its not.. Marengo Feb 2018 #134
You really can't handle the script being taken away from you, can you? Squinch Feb 2018 #140
I find it extremely odd that you expect absolute agreement with a position you are unwilling or... Marengo Feb 2018 #144
When did I ever ask YOU for any agreement, much less absolute agreement? YOUR agreement Squinch Feb 2018 #147
Again, very odd you spend all this effort deflecting and avoiding answering a simple question. Marengo Feb 2018 #154
LOL! You can't think of anything else, can you? Lost like a little lamb in the woods! Squinch Feb 2018 #155
I'm not a lamb...shall we visit posts made here. AncientGeezer Feb 2018 #199
What is this script you keep referring to, and what is the relation to the NRA? Marengo Feb 2018 #183
A lot of it is high school KT2000 Feb 2018 #31
I will disagree with you on one point. They LIKE their guns. They LOVE that we hate their guns. Squinch Feb 2018 #70
excellent point! n/t KT2000 Feb 2018 #93
I've found that I get further with them... MountCleaners Feb 2018 #137
Propaganda. _Federalist_ is propaganda paid for by Koches sharedvalues Feb 2018 #32
#7--They do not know the definition of "well regulated". randr Feb 2018 #36
#8 - They care more about their guns than their kids. LonePirate Feb 2018 #53
This to me is the starting and the kacekwl Feb 2018 #59
DU is not for peddling right wing garbage from places like The Federalist n/t kcr Feb 2018 #39
This Stargleamer Feb 2018 #46
Interesting post. Kingofalldems Feb 2018 #47
Interesting- what do you mean? sharedvalues Feb 2018 #49
Let's just say I didn't like it--or the source cited. Kingofalldems Feb 2018 #50
Yup, agreed. And, Federalist is even worse... sharedvalues Feb 2018 #52
Fuck em. Glamrock Feb 2018 #62
The Federalist ? more at the link ? Huh? lunasun Feb 2018 #65
The Blood on Their Hands Attacks Are Offensive tenderfoot Feb 2018 #84
I made the same point below about the blood on their hands argument. Quixote1818 Feb 2018 #98
+1 treestar Feb 2018 #106
It HAS applied only to the NRA before, but now, in my mind, it applies to anyone who Squinch Feb 2018 #110
In the early 1960s, you could have written essentially the very same article, substituting bullwinkle428 Feb 2018 #91
Let me shred each one Quixote1818 Feb 2018 #97
Nicely done! Squinch Feb 2018 #109
On the surface those are 6 thoughtful points Nevernose Feb 2018 #100
Just let me put it this way,,, world wide wally Feb 2018 #101
#2 is kind of funny, since they call us "snowflakes" treestar Feb 2018 #105
Criticism or insult... Baconator Feb 2018 #131
Sorry. Really tired of this one. We're supposed to be sensitive to the feelings of these Squinch Feb 2018 #141
Their first point "We Rarely Get to Come to the Conversation in Good Faith " PA Democrat Feb 2018 #111
don't have any r.w. friends. and piss on the r/w's whiney justifications. KG Feb 2018 #112
You have a screening application? Baconator Feb 2018 #117
There is no good faith for some. xmas74 Feb 2018 #113
Fuck the second amendment. hunter Feb 2018 #114
Reason #7 Downtown Hound Feb 2018 #118
I totally don't care at this point. redstatebluegirl Feb 2018 #120
Odd that someone arguing for rational discussion quickly devolves into petulance LanternWaste Feb 2018 #121
What have our "right-wing friends" contributed to the debate? Proud Liberal Dem Feb 2018 #122
1 and 5 are mutually exclusive. meadowlander Feb 2018 #125
Most Americans do not own guns. guillaumeb Feb 2018 #126
They're wingnuts. They don't come around to our side on anything Crunchy Frog Feb 2018 #129
Most ppl I know who own a gun Puzzledtraveller Feb 2018 #135
The woman is a stubborn dolt. That's why she's not coming to our side. muriel_volestrangler Feb 2018 #143
In practice, these aren't reasons so much as excuses... JHB Feb 2018 #145
I dare you, DOUBLE dare you, to find ONE single article from an R imploring right wingers Cosmocat Feb 2018 #149
You may have missed my point... JHB Feb 2018 #156
#8 says it all vi5 Feb 2018 #157
If keeping their guns are more important to them than the wholesale slaughter of children , octoberlib Feb 2018 #163
Gun advocates can only have a valid argument... WyattKansas Feb 2018 #191
Where and when has militia membership been a prerequisite for the ownership of firearms? Marengo Feb 2018 #192
You can't cherry pick the 2nd Amendment. WyattKansas Feb 2018 #213
If the right of gun ownership exists outside militia service, then why would you suggest that... Marengo Feb 2018 #215
Are you enrolled in the state militia? If not, why do you own a firearm? Marengo Feb 2018 #193
There are no State Militias... It's not 1791 anymore. WyattKansas Feb 2018 #214
In that case, by your own argument you shouldnt possess it. Marengo Feb 2018 #216
No law has been passed saying I cannot have it, so why not? WyattKansas Feb 2018 #219
Youre not enrolled in a militia. Marengo Feb 2018 #220
So a law can be passed saying I cannot have it. WyattKansas Feb 2018 #223
By your own standard, it is illogical for you to own a firearm if not enrolled in a militia... Marengo Feb 2018 #224
Fine. Fuck 'em. hatrack Feb 2018 #202
That sounds.... Baconator Feb 2018 #204
It probably sounds however you want it to . . . hatrack Feb 2018 #210
Sounds like what's best for everyone... Baconator Feb 2018 #211
This message was self-deleted by its author TNLib Feb 2018 #212
Forgot #7 You're trying to take retread Feb 2018 #221
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