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226. I can sum up my opinion regarding your little screed...
Fri Jul 27, 2012, 12:08 PM
Jul 2012

in two words...

Molon "fucking" Labe

(ok... that's 3 words, but I thought the original quote need a bit more emphasis).

Is that "clear" enough for you?

I mean... is it really, really clear?

Good!

Now... take a deep breath, step away from the keyboard, go to your room (pout if you must), and contemplate your foolishness.

*yawn* LAGC Jul 2012 #1
I already FEEL SAFE. It's ALIVE I apparently have to argue about. IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #3
Should we take away everyone's cars because a few idiots drive drunk and kill people? LAGC Jul 2012 #4
Cars = Guns is NOT a solution. (EDIT: Maybe it could work?) IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #6
"I. Am. Done. Arguing." pintobean Jul 2012 #7
The argument is over; we are now finding a solution to the problem. IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #17
"sit down and be quiet" hack89 Jul 2012 #130
Not a "dead issue" - its the dead PEOPLE. IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #136
You're the one looking for a solution. LAGC Jul 2012 #139
We HAVE a solution. Melt 'em all down, and there won't be any gun crimes. lastlib Jul 2012 #174
Except, of course, for weapons in the hands of government employees slackmaster Jul 2012 #179
ok, great! You support the death penalty too! It's nice to not feel alone..... but.... Ghost in the Machine Jul 2012 #212
I'm actually against the death penalty, and don't think it is a deterrent. LAGC Jul 2012 #270
I thought I was replying to the poster below you, "lastlib" who said.. Ghost in the Machine Jul 2012 #289
My bad, I thought you were replying to me. LAGC Jul 2012 #293
Here is my solution to gun crime hack89 Jul 2012 #141
Isn't this the same mentality that gave us the patriot act, DHS, TSA screeners and the like? 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #146
+100000000 nt Mojorabbit Jul 2012 #278
Well said. Generally speaking "reasonable" gun control to folks like the OP mean take ALL the guns SlimJimmy Jul 2012 #291
You're right, the argument is over. pintobean Jul 2012 #308
If you're worried about keeping people alive, go fight heart disease. Daemonaquila Jul 2012 #311
+1 well said. SemperEadem Jul 2012 #11
The only "false equivilency" is that there is no right to own a car in the Constitution. LAGC Jul 2012 #36
neener neener? tiny elvis Jul 2012 #49
Wow. That is a powerful visual. IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #91
only if youre part of a militia which we dont have so there goes the 2nd amendmnt and your leftyohiolib Jul 2012 #61
Part of two militias actually. Clames Jul 2012 #65
does neighborhood watch count? tiny elvis Jul 2012 #73
President Obama disagrees with you. LAGC Jul 2012 #153
Read that again, because it presupposes the ability to REGULATE your precious nadinbrzezinski Jul 2012 #188
I'll bet I'm better regulated than you. One thing I learned from Vietnam... slackmaster Jul 2012 #201
Whoosh nadinbrzezinski Jul 2012 #211
The problem with universal background checks is that it is de facto registration. LAGC Jul 2012 #205
There you go, predictable talking point nadinbrzezinski Jul 2012 #216
All of what you said...PLUS... polmaven Jul 2012 #72
The only ONE intended purpose of a gun. LAGC Jul 2012 #138
Cars are not designed with the PRIMARY INTENT to hurt or kill someone. Tommy_Carcetti Jul 2012 #215
Who says guns are? LAGC Jul 2012 #271
Wrong! The primary purpose of guns is to punch holes in living things, including humans. RC Jul 2012 #279
Well, all of the guns I've ever owned in my life, and those of most everyone I know must all be LAGC Jul 2012 #281
it transcends the constitution - don't you get that?????? DrDan Jul 2012 #8
"Feeling safe" is NOT an inalienable right. LAGC Jul 2012 #39
Not until you use it to defend your guns malaise Jul 2012 #43
ok - I agree DrDan Jul 2012 #47
Not until you use it to defend your guns tiny elvis Jul 2012 #51
Most gun-owners don't own guns to "feel safe" either. LAGC Jul 2012 #56
fun trumps murder? tiny elvis Jul 2012 #64
Absolutely. LAGC Jul 2012 #69
no happiness without it? tiny elvis Jul 2012 #74
The right to gun people down in the streets is not in the Constitution either. RC Jul 2012 #102
+1000 nt laundry_queen Jul 2012 #251
These INALIENABLE RIGHTS MrDiaz Jul 2012 #50
these "American" constitutional rights are subject to restrictions DrDan Jul 2012 #54
the 2nd admendment gives every single AMERICAN the right to own and bear arms tiny elvis Jul 2012 #59
subject to restrictions DrDan Jul 2012 #62
you wrote something that has no meaning tiny elvis Jul 2012 #67
so you really don't believe there are restrictions? DrDan Jul 2012 #114
Yet, 100% background checks are popular except iwth the precsious crowd nadinbrzezinski Jul 2012 #199
Wrong yet again. Florida is 24th in death rates from guns. SlimJimmy Jul 2012 #294
Quit it with facts. CokeMachine Jul 2012 #298
Sorry, it just erks me when someone uses blatently false information. SlimJimmy Jul 2012 #300
ubiquity meets such a demand in practice tiny elvis Jul 2012 #210
in the hands of CRIMINALS MrDiaz Jul 2012 #255
and non-criminals DrDan Jul 2012 #259
lost only in some states, but ask a repub if votes are dangerous tiny elvis Jul 2012 #261
No right in the constituion is free and clear of regulations and limits nadinbrzezinski Jul 2012 #195
Bill of Rights = Natural Rights = Inalienable Rights hack89 Jul 2012 #132
good try - and perhaps you think it is your inalienable right - but way off base DrDan Jul 2012 #160
So show me the case history that says otherwise. hack89 Jul 2012 #164
felons are denied 2A rights - for the safety of the citizens DrDan Jul 2012 #166
Are felons denied inalienable rights also? hack89 Jul 2012 #167
in the name of the safety for the rest of us DrDan Jul 2012 #173
All the rights must be balanced hack89 Jul 2012 #182
whatever helps you sleep at night deacon_sephiroth Jul 2012 #25
+100 nt Skip Intro Jul 2012 #284
Yuppers. Daemonaquila Jul 2012 #309
i love it... xchrom Jul 2012 #2
I'm in as a... GTurck Jul 2012 #27
Well said! nt IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #92
No they don't... sendero Jul 2012 #5
and cars are regulated - and registered DrDan Jul 2012 #9
I have no problem with .. sendero Jul 2012 #10
insurance, registration, strict controls, enforcement, age limits, learners permits, inspections DrDan Jul 2012 #15
Brilliant! I'm all for this! deacon_sephiroth Jul 2012 #28
exactly - plus there is a worthwhile purpose for cars DrDan Jul 2012 #32
Same as there is with guns. LAGC Jul 2012 #45
are they fun to rub and lick? tiny elvis Jul 2012 #83
Gosh, I wouldn't have thought so, but now that you mention it... Orrex Jul 2012 #95
I'd like to see hard statistics on that Orrex Jul 2012 #94
It's a false NRA talking point. DanTex Jul 2012 #104
That study's methodology is flawed, like others of its kind. LAGC Jul 2012 #190
Call the NRA Talking Points what they really are bongbong Jul 2012 #280
The main difference is driving is a privilege, owning guns is a right. LAGC Jul 2012 #44
Damn if accidental deaths from car accidents aren't way down, just safeinOhio Jul 2012 #38
Sure, let's do the car thing. Clames Jul 2012 #75
nice try DrDan Jul 2012 #105
You want guns treated like cars. Clames Jul 2012 #177
not worth a response DrDan Jul 2012 #178
Then why did you bother to type that? Clames Jul 2012 #209
LAGC beat you to this one, but I am glad you like this solution, too! IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #14
Do you know what a magnitude of order is? EOTE Jul 2012 #16
Millions of people get benefit from relatively inexpensive transportation. IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #18
Did you mean to reply to me? NT EOTE Jul 2012 #40
Oops! In a hurry! Sorry! IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #78
"...about 30K people die annually from gun violence in the U.S."??? Here's a link showing fewer Petrushka Jul 2012 #93
Here you go. EOTE Jul 2012 #142
When you said, "gun violence ", I took for granted that you meant murder. In any case . . . Petrushka Jul 2012 #149
Because people who are killed otherwise, aren't killed in a violent manner? EOTE Jul 2012 #161
Sorry I asked a question. My bad! But . . . thanks again for the link, nonetheless. Petrushka Jul 2012 #273
Why would self inflicted gunshots count as gun violence? EX500rider Jul 2012 #295
Because self-inflicted violence is still violence? EOTE Jul 2012 #299
Actually, cars only kill slightly more people than guns. DanTex Jul 2012 #70
Millions of people benefit from inexpensive transportation. IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #80
My rights to life liberty and the pursuit of happiness justanidea Jul 2012 #12
how'd that work out with second-hand smoke? DrDan Jul 2012 #22
I guess all good things have to end somewhere deacon_sephiroth Jul 2012 #29
you have to change the constitution to allow non- militia people to carry guns leftyohiolib Jul 2012 #63
Not so. Lizzie Poppet Jul 2012 #111
Wrong bongbong Jul 2012 #304
Nope. Lizzie Poppet Jul 2012 #313
Stop at "LIFE" - its the one where we seem to be having the problem. IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #87
So you feel that you forfeit you right to life when you enter a place that doesn't allow guns? Orrex Jul 2012 #90
Maybe this makes you feel better era veteran Jul 2012 #13
Really? You'll look out for us? Shankapotomus Jul 2012 #31
Payoff for protection? How about 236 years as a Republic? Forget all that? era veteran Jul 2012 #79
I know Shankapotomus Jul 2012 #110
Nazi Germany era veteran Jul 2012 #244
Yet, when the US helped Adenauer and the rest WRITE the post war nadinbrzezinski Jul 2012 #248
We were still occupying Germany as a conquerer. era veteran Jul 2012 #287
Gee so we can do that because of that nadinbrzezinski Jul 2012 #301
The problem with your argument Shankapotomus Jul 2012 #275
Since you bring it up era veteran Jul 2012 #283
Concentration camps???? So we're getting our talking points from Joe the Plumber now? nt DanTex Jul 2012 #119
What did you just post? era veteran Jul 2012 #246
Umm, the majority of Democrats don't think that gun control had anything to do with the holocaust. DanTex Jul 2012 #312
Historical Genocide era veteran Jul 2012 #288
Cause Chicago and DC show us that banning guns stops murders joeglow3 Jul 2012 #112
People can't go outside dc and Chicago Shankapotomus Jul 2012 #116
Do criminals need to leave DC or Chicago joeglow3 Jul 2012 #186
That's odd deacon_sephiroth Jul 2012 #34
The 1% already took over the country? xxenderwigginxx Jul 2012 #46
That meme is bullshit era veteran Jul 2012 #76
That is a joke, right? Warren Stupidity Jul 2012 #82
Thanks for all your helpful insight era veteran Jul 2012 #100
If you're happy with referring Shankapotomus Jul 2012 #124
There is no debate The 2nd Amendment is clear era veteran Jul 2012 #165
Hate to point this out nadinbrzezinski Jul 2012 #219
Considering how well the insurgency in Iraq... Clames Jul 2012 #241
What else did they use nadinbrzezinski Jul 2012 #245
You are seriously clueless. Clames Jul 2012 #254
Of course you do, why the next civil war nadinbrzezinski Jul 2012 #302
Also don't forget CokeMachine Jul 2012 #305
Ah two more fantasies nadinbrzezinski Jul 2012 #306
Hello era veteran Jul 2012 #250
Contextually they were BOTH internal rebellions nadinbrzezinski Jul 2012 #257
And watch the smug punks come out of their dark corners to rub you face in the geckosfeet Jul 2012 #19
THE TERRORISTS WIN! deacon_sephiroth Jul 2012 #37
describe the difference between taking guns away tiny elvis Jul 2012 #89
I'm afraid JackInGreen Jul 2012 #20
Was there a solution posted by the OP? Clames Jul 2012 #21
See post #30. IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #33
Keep a gun? Clames Jul 2012 #48
You want to keep a gun, get to work thinking! xxenderwigginxx Jul 2012 #52
You can own as many guns as you want; I can regulate the heck out of the bullets then. IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #85
All of which would be declared unconstitutional joeglow3 Jul 2012 #115
? xxenderwigginxx Jul 2012 #123
Leaving aside the fact you can't actually do any of those things, let's pretend you could dmallind Jul 2012 #148
Very well stated!! CokeMachine Jul 2012 #307
Exactly Shankapotomus Jul 2012 #23
What Can You Do About It? billy_j Jul 2012 #24
That is the point exactly. IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #30
And I'll back you up on this Shankapotomus Jul 2012 #41
So what other hobbyists are responsible for making it safe for others around them? LAGC Jul 2012 #42
As a matter of fact, YES. IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #96
The same thing is already true for forearms. Lizzie Poppet Jul 2012 #122
Well smart guy. 99Forever Jul 2012 #108
What are you doing to ensure OTHER pool owners are taking the same responsibility? Marengo Jul 2012 #267
Ask me that the next time someones pool ... 99Forever Jul 2012 #285
I've got you covered on that one, IdaBriggs slackmaster Jul 2012 #137
Interesting idea. Pab Sungenis Jul 2012 #197
IMO reducing stolen firearms would reduce law enforcement and emergency medical costs slackmaster Jul 2012 #198
I'm serious. I think it would be a good idea. Pab Sungenis Jul 2012 #202
I like this, slackmaster. It makes sense to me. IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #243
Bravo! liberal N proud Jul 2012 #26
Hmmm xxenderwigginxx Jul 2012 #35
Finally. A post in this thread that makes sense. leftofcool Jul 2012 #53
that's right cause your ar15 is going to fend off the govrmnt if they come after you leftyohiolib Jul 2012 #58
Really? Offer proof of your claim, please. Thor_MN Jul 2012 #66
world history is my proof xxenderwigginxx Jul 2012 #151
So tell me, how well did that work out nadinbrzezinski Jul 2012 #222
Funny how Shankapotomus Jul 2012 #68
Most defensive gun uses don't involve killing anyone. LAGC Jul 2012 #71
Most defensive gun uses aren't actually "defensive" DanTex Jul 2012 #81
So I've read on DU recently. klook Jul 2012 #214
Wow. Nicely phrased! IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #256
Japan? xxenderwigginxx Jul 2012 #145
Firstly Shankapotomus Jul 2012 #171
Im not paranoid. xxenderwigginxx Jul 2012 #131
No, not really nadinbrzezinski Jul 2012 #221
KNR...the gun aficionados don't seem to realize it's called the Bill of RightS joeybee12 Jul 2012 #55
I support the entire Bill of Rights. LAGC Jul 2012 #57
Excellent OP IdaBriggs, and same for your subsequent posts. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH secondwind Jul 2012 #60
Thank you. IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #98
And every mass murderer started out as A CHILD! Egalitarian Thug Jul 2012 #77
LOL! Yes. And every criminal started out as a smarty pants. IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #86
I don't own any assault weapons michreject Jul 2012 #84
That is part of the problem - you can only control YOU IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #97
I don't drink or do drugs michreject Jul 2012 #103
It's not guns that scare me LynneSin Jul 2012 #88
It would be inconvenient to own a shitload of penises. Orrex Jul 2012 #99
Nuts generally are paired up with a penis. Remmah2 Jul 2012 #196
DUzy! Pab Sungenis Jul 2012 #204
How does that apply to all the millions of women gun-owners? LAGC Jul 2012 #143
This isn't about people who own a gun LynneSin Jul 2012 #152
Thanks for the post! Javaman Jul 2012 #101
Yep you're done. dmallind Jul 2012 #106
Yawn. More "neener neener" - now address the issues, please. IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #120
A billion dollars would make me happy. Alduin Jul 2012 #107
Are. You. Done. ileus Jul 2012 #109
People are killed by Bellerophon Jul 2012 #113
Read the thread: Tens of Millions drive, and receive a benefit from get benefit. IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #126
You say you're done arguing so I won't bother refuting your claims 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #117
The "arguing" was over whether random gun violence was a new, acceptable norm. IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #121
I doubt there was ANY actual "argument" over that point. Lizzie Poppet Jul 2012 #125
Unfortunately, the "neener neener" crowd disagrees with you. IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #127
Fortunately, it's NOT getting worse. Lizzie Poppet Jul 2012 #134
Saying "the problem isn't really that bad" isn't working for me. IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #170
You realize I said no such thing, right? Lizzie Poppet Jul 2012 #228
Gun violence is on the decline 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #129
all recent violence aside tiny elvis Jul 2012 #249
LOL, was this a serious post? Logical Jul 2012 #118
Whoops - just understood your PM! IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #128
7 out of possible 10 points slackmaster Jul 2012 #133
Thank you - thank you very much! IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #140
Please see reply #137 - I haven't overlooked the content of your OP, but I consider it proper... slackmaster Jul 2012 #157
The RKBA is an inalienable right hack89 Jul 2012 #135
If they were natural and inalienable, they wouldn't need to be enumerated Orrex Jul 2012 #150
So none of the BOR are inalienable rights? OK. hack89 Jul 2012 #154
If they were natural and inalienable, they wouldn't need to be enumerated Orrex Jul 2012 #159
So show me where in the US system of justice, inalienable rights trump enumerated rights. hack89 Jul 2012 #162
I'm arguing the opposite. Orrex Jul 2012 #229
I think we agree - sorry for the confusion. nt hack89 Jul 2012 #230
I'll totallly kick you ass for agreeing with me!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!!!!!! Orrex Jul 2012 #238
The phrase "inalienable rights" isn't found in the Constitution but . . . Petrushka Jul 2012 #144
Got me on that one. IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #163
Didn't the British soldiers who fought on this side of the pond have the same "inalienable rights"? Petrushka Jul 2012 #269
Thank you IdaBriggs. 99Forever Jul 2012 #147
The NRA has over 4 million members. LAGC Jul 2012 #155
The current population of the USA is ... 99Forever Jul 2012 #168
There are 80 million gun owners in the United States. LAGC Jul 2012 #176
"Mobilized" 99Forever Jul 2012 #181
My goodness, no! LAGC Jul 2012 #193
Mobilized to act and vote disidoro01 Jul 2012 #207
33 posts... 99Forever Jul 2012 #220
no disidoro01 Jul 2012 #290
Wow, I'm stunned. 99Forever Jul 2012 #292
Just don't make the mistake of all gun owners nadinbrzezinski Jul 2012 #225
If I'm over the top... 99Forever Jul 2012 #272
This message was self-deleted by its author nadinbrzezinski Jul 2012 #227
the pool analogy disidoro01 Jul 2012 #156
K&R xxenderwigginxx Jul 2012 #169
Our pool... 99Forever Jul 2012 #175
K&R Thanks Ida qb Jul 2012 #158
Guess it's obvious, our kids will never play together. Remmah2 Jul 2012 #172
And what did they think of the new Batman movie? IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #185
My kids are sane and mature. Remmah2 Jul 2012 #194
Militia wear uniforms dickthegrouch Jul 2012 #180
Actually, only members of the organized components of the militia e.g. National Guard wear uniforms. slackmaster Jul 2012 #184
Where does that mention uniforms? dickthegrouch Jul 2012 #189
Members of the unorganized militia aren't combatants slackmaster Jul 2012 #191
The art students on campus all wear uniform clothing. Remmah2 Jul 2012 #192
That's because art students are all strive to be unique individuals slackmaster Jul 2012 #203
I like the sculpture-art students. Remmah2 Jul 2012 #218
This has some serious points - a "knight in shining armor" concept, maybe? IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #236
Anyone else notice xxenderwigginxx Jul 2012 #183
Nobody is more blind to a hypocrite's logical inconsistencies than the hypocrite himself or herself slackmaster Jul 2012 #187
For heaven's sake, SAFETY CONCERNS for your HOBBY are not a dictatorship! IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #208
Is anybody telling you to give up your precious nadinbrzezinski Jul 2012 #233
Yawning facepalm... cherokeeprogressive Jul 2012 #200
No they don't kctim Jul 2012 #206
This is tongue in cheek and I'm the only one who gets it. Right? badtoworse Jul 2012 #213
IdaBriggs, "And you won't like my solution. I promise." aikoaiko Jul 2012 #217
Sounds like the same kind logic ... 99Forever Jul 2012 #223
Not well for them but it led to a law to prevent that from happening to gun manufacturers. aikoaiko Jul 2012 #240
Doesn't that make .. 99Forever Jul 2012 #286
Big Tobacco was done in because the contemplated and LAWFUL use of their product caused harm. badtoworse Jul 2012 #242
Mommy can put her foot down as often as she wants.. MicaelS Jul 2012 #224
Sigh. "Neener neener" - right? IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #237
I can sum up my opinion regarding your little screed... -..__... Jul 2012 #226
Yes, its clear. Didn't they all die? IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #239
I understand your frustration, but I don't think you have a point other cali Jul 2012 #231
I think I'm going to do a little more, cali. IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #253
What about the gun owners' "inalienable right Marcia Brady Jul 2012 #232
They come in order of importance: Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness. IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #234
The phase "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" appears in the Declaration of Synicus Maximus Jul 2012 #235
Because it is one of the major concepts on which our country is founded - IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #247
ah but it does have power in the law DrDan Jul 2012 #264
IMO the Declaration is implicitly referenced in the Constitution dickthegrouch Jul 2012 #274
In this RW-graced country, 2nd Amendment rights trump all others and if you indepat Jul 2012 #252
Amen! People who own guns, EACH OF YOU are personally responsible for the actions hughee99 Jul 2012 #258
that's because it transcends the constitution DrDan Jul 2012 #260
In general, hughee99 Jul 2012 #277
Please see the 10th amendment. ;) n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #265
1 - 2 - 3 - 4... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #262
And another "neener neener" answer. IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #266
Your welcome discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #268
Dear President Obama (www.whitehouse.gov) IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #263
someday people will look back and call it "the right to slaughter their fellow citizens" in the CTyankee Jul 2012 #276
No, you are NOT clear guardian Jul 2012 #282
They'll get huffy and inveigh some more on the internet. Dreamer Tatum Jul 2012 #296
If only we could ban guns... EX500rider Jul 2012 #297
+1.000.000! LiberalEsto Jul 2012 #303
You have my permission to go ahead and do what you say we won't like. Kaleva Jul 2012 #310
Locking SunsetDreams Jul 2012 #314
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