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In reply to the discussion: I guess we all need to have guns in the background of our homes for all Zoom occasions. [View all]Evolve Dammit
(16,723 posts)33. exactly. Times have changed dramatically and most of the weaponry is largely optional. Unless
you want to take out the "government" which is where this is headed by a good number (sadly). And NO, they are not "patriots." They are seditionists and traitors.
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Evolve Dammit
Feb 2021
OP
Where was I?? None of my coolest of buddies had one. Never saw one until now.
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2021
#21
That would be highly coveted as a youngster. We knew to be safe or we'd get our ass kicked. Right?
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2021
#35
I had a Fanner 50! Loved it. Had a great musket cap gun too. Real wood and steel. We had fun and
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2021
#31
Rebecca Boone gone wild. Who knew??! Hope you're doing OK now. Ed Ames was a great singer.
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2021
#43
These days there are all kinds of platforms to "connect" live. Zoom is just one.
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2021
#9
Wow! 72,000! That is impressive. I'm going to be 102 if I make that many! Congrats
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2021
#11
And she wanted you to see that. Either way, she is Cookoo for Cocopuffs. Batshit crazy, IMHO.
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2021
#37
I can deal with a nice hunting rifle or musket. But toter handguns and AR15s are like confederate
Hoyt
Feb 2021
#5
agree. It is an attempt to intimidate, but looks really stupid to me. Also seems weak.
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2021
#7
It doesn't get much deeper than that, does it? Growing up in Midwest, everyone had guns, but it
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2021
#16
exactly. Times have changed dramatically and most of the weaponry is largely optional. Unless
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2021
#33
I remember when we had guns for self defense and we kept them hidden out of sight.
Midnight Writer
Feb 2021
#17
Right? It is some dark pop culture status symbol I suppose, but AR's etc. should not be legal. Beto
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2021
#19
And it should be their right to arm bears Dad Gum It. @%&! I meant bear arms (roll up sleeves)
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2021
#27
Never know when you'll have to shoot your pastor or guy in front of you asking you to put on a mask
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2021
#24
What the hell is that??? Saw something similar on a Romulan ship in the Next Generation???
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2021
#38
A civic minded, inclusive group. Much safer than being with the "general population." Thx.
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2021
#32