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derby378

(30,252 posts)
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Sun Dec 23, 2012, 06:11 PM
Dec 2012

I'm a liberal Democrat who supports the Second Amendment. So no, I don't support the OP.

"Guns aren't cool" is an excellent message. Hoyt Dec 2012 #1
word. If you have to raise a weapon, you are in some scary shit pasto76 Dec 2012 #26
Yo, Yo, Yo my man! Gunz is wack. Word up! TPaine7 Dec 2012 #41
But but but. "Stand your ground." TheMadMonk Dec 2012 #82
iverglas, is that you?? LAGC Dec 2012 #2
The hyperbole fairy visits many locations. (nt) Posteritatis Dec 2012 #4
Obviously, you weren't paying attention there, gunner... RevStPatrick Dec 2012 #5
Women of America, remember the play Lysistrata, no nookie or babies for gunners MightyMopar Dec 2012 #6
Not normal gun owners. gulliver Dec 2012 #9
Or, as I like to say, there's a fine line between a gun nut and a nut with a gun. n/t catzies Dec 2012 #10
Here's the actual quote: lunatica Dec 2012 #54
You forgot Berserker Dec 2012 #3
Maybe it's time for anonymous to ruin gunners credit, that sure would end online gun sales MightyMopar Dec 2012 #8
Advocating felony crimes? Really? Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #11
I would be glorious irony if gun dealers and enthusiasts lost the first cyber war MightyMopar Dec 2012 #15
Personally... Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #16
Same for those advocating more of same pro-gun bull. Hoyt Dec 2012 #17
I'm willing to bet you'll be PPRd long before us RetroLounge Dec 2012 #119
Way to project, dear. Zoeisright Dec 2012 #18
Way to indulge in bullshit amateur psychoanalysis, "dear." Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #68
When I was a kid, teenager we were taught that guns were not cool LeftInTX Dec 2012 #7
I like that Taverner Dec 2012 #12
Onward culture warriors... rrneck Dec 2012 #13
Indeed, Sir: A Cultural Sea-Change Is More Important That Legal Measures Here The Magistrate Dec 2012 #14
Exactly, and perfectly stated. Hoyt Dec 2012 #19
That would be a welcomed change.... daleanime Dec 2012 #21
PERFECT, Magistrate! CTyankee Dec 2012 #95
Well said!!! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2012 #126
Gee, that's awful "inclusive" of you derby378 Dec 2012 #20
So are you for that kind of thing or not? Lordquinton Dec 2012 #25
You appear to be new here derby378 Dec 2012 #32
Appearances can be decieveing Lordquinton Dec 2012 #37
Depends... derby378 Dec 2012 #49
So you are ok with it, as long as it doesn't include you Lordquinton Dec 2012 #51
What I have said, I have said, no more and no less derby378 Dec 2012 #55
What you have said are silly assertions and strawmen Lordquinton Dec 2012 #89
If you own a semi-automatic rifle and/or 30-round magazines you ought to be shunned.... OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #42
What part of "shall not be infringed" did you misunderstand? derby378 Dec 2012 #48
Lewis and Clark? Really? thucythucy Dec 2012 #56
Well-regulated? I already am... derby378 Dec 2012 #59
Sorry, but that doesn't sound to me like you're nearly thucythucy Dec 2012 #65
When this whole debate started last week... derby378 Dec 2012 #67
Okay, well that explains the Lewis and Clark reference. thucythucy Dec 2012 #73
I believe that was an air rifle that tended to require a ton of maintenance.... OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #58
At least you have the First Amendment right to say that... derby378 Dec 2012 #60
Looks like you're trying to dance away from the 2nd Amendment issue. Duly noted.... OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #61
Why slur my Senator? She's been in the line of fire in real life. Hekate Dec 2012 #115
I thought Dan White only targeted Harvey Milk and George Moscone derby378 Dec 2012 #118
She called out to White as he came in; he shot one, passed by her desk, shot the other Hekate Dec 2012 #120
Well, I certainly do not want to move into a neighborhood where these people live. CTyankee Dec 2012 #98
That's too bad, because we're practically everywhere derby378 Dec 2012 #99
I live in liberal New Haven, CT. My neighborhood is full of those awful liberals who CTyankee Dec 2012 #101
Not my problem derby378 Dec 2012 #106
You Of All People, Accusing Someone Of Being Smug. Paladin Dec 2012 #108
"Whatever the New York Times says it is..." derby378 Dec 2012 #114
Oh, dear, yet another recitation of a favorite NRA talking point: you can't comment if you don't CTyankee Dec 2012 #111
"NRA talking point" is an incantation beloved by certain religious types. friendly_iconoclast Dec 2012 #122
It usually translates, in practice, as... Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #125
The nice part of New Haven, eh? friendly_iconoclast Dec 2012 #109
Yes, it is nice, thank you very much. Mixed religiously, racially, agewise, and gay/straight. CTyankee Dec 2012 #113
Feels good to hate, doesn't it? n/t krispos42 Dec 2012 #22
What I sure do hate is a seeing kids being blown away from bullet holes in their chests. CTyankee Dec 2012 #100
So do I; you're avoiding the point krispos42 Dec 2012 #104
oh spare me your sermonizing. CTyankee Dec 2012 #105
Why? We've tolearted *yours*... friendly_iconoclast Dec 2012 #110
I don't need to be lectured because I won't tolerate dangerous people living near me... CTyankee Dec 2012 #112
You don't get to pick your neighbors. friendly_iconoclast Dec 2012 #123
This is the stupidest thing ever posted here... southshore Dec 2012 #23
... Quantess Dec 2012 #71
good lord. Are you feeling OK? CTyankee Dec 2012 #102
Wow. Dr_Scholl Dec 2012 #24
Stop yer whining BeyondGeography Dec 2012 #28
No he is no... It looks like he is talking about all gun owners.. Mec9000 Dec 2012 #31
The OP was including a lot more people than "stockpilers and paranids." Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #35
Another delicate flower! MightyMopar Dec 2012 #36
According to the OP, we're also "flakes" n/t flvegan Dec 2012 #53
You forgot the part WilliamPitt Dec 2012 #97
Shunning in the 21st century? How progressive. Go the full nine yard and break out the scarlet G's Kurska Dec 2012 #27
The rightwing is buying those guns to kill and intimidate progressives just like their history MightyMopar Dec 2012 #33
I'm an openly gay man who concealed carries to prevent gash bashings. Kurska Dec 2012 #47
Hear, hear! derby378 Dec 2012 #50
I call Bulls#it MightyMopar Dec 2012 #75
Wow a new low. Never has anyone openly questioned my identity and my sexuality on DU besides you. Kurska Dec 2012 #78
Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #81
Disgusting, I've posted for years in the LGBT forum about gay issues Kurska Dec 2012 #83
Or getting hidden works too :3 Kurska Dec 2012 #84
I haven't read through this thread to see what you're talking about. BigDemVoter Dec 2012 #85
It is a personal decision for me, but I feel it is a wise one given my circumstances. Kurska Dec 2012 #86
Given that the first you'll probably know about... TheMadMonk Dec 2012 #87
I'm very satisfied with my ability to defend myself with my handgun. Kurska Dec 2012 #88
I guess it would depend on situations wouldn't it? TheMadMonk Dec 2012 #91
And CC permit holders are less likely than the average population to commit a violent crime. Kurska Dec 2012 #92
And several times more likely to be the victim of the ULTIMATE... TheMadMonk Dec 2012 #93
You know I'd love to see a source for this information you have. Kurska Dec 2012 #117
To be truthful the core statistic is simply one that's been... TheMadMonk Dec 2012 #124
That is fair, but excuse me if I'm skeptical of it then. Kurska Dec 2012 #130
Shunning is a non-violent social change strategy jberryhill Dec 2012 #77
What about the statistic: A gun in the home make you 2.7 time more likely to be killed by a gun. johnnyrocket Dec 2012 #29
Not when you take out gangbangers and such Mec9000 Dec 2012 #30
And children of NRA officials, and nutbags who feel they need to own AR15's and the like. enki23 Dec 2012 #39
Yeah? How's that coming along? nt. OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #40
In your dreams. secondvariety Dec 2012 #43
Brilliant! I always taught my kid tblue Dec 2012 #34
K&R Whovian Dec 2012 #38
What... no forced sterilization, exiled to the Gulag... -..__... Dec 2012 #44
Perhaps if people want to be member of our militia, they could be required A Simple Game Dec 2012 #45
Oh. You have a problem with veterans too??? southshore Dec 2012 #46
No I have no problem with veterans. A Simple Game Dec 2012 #52
I believe you'll find theKed Dec 2012 #63
Actually, many places of employment will terminate you for bringing a gun to work. Ruby the Liberal Dec 2012 #64
As has every place I have worked. A Simple Game Dec 2012 #66
Credited - how about "well regulated"? Ruby the Liberal Dec 2012 #69
I have said numerous time, their weapons are so valuable that they A Simple Game Dec 2012 #70
Seems impossible to have a principled negotiation with a position like that... Coyote_Tan Dec 2012 #57
No. Stockpiling semi-auto rifles, high capacity clips and ammo is what is fanatical. The Midway Rebel Dec 2012 #62
Gun control advocates have made stockpiling semi-auto rifles, magazines and ammo highly profitable. k2qb3 Dec 2012 #116
How about we ignore idiots of the ilk whistler162 Dec 2012 #72
This appears to be a very dishonest post that intends to smear gun-control concepts. This is assault patrice Dec 2012 #74
guns and stupidity are linked samsingh Dec 2012 #76
Flame bait. L0oniX Dec 2012 #79
To all the gun owners getting indignant DonCoquixote Dec 2012 #80
On the evening news it was reported they are flying off the shelves Mojorabbit Dec 2012 #90
There are virtually no "assault weapons" to be had right now. Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #94
Except on DU where the gungeon will always be second firing range. aandegoons Dec 2012 #96
I am offended by the term "Weapon Flakes" BlueStreak Dec 2012 #103
People who take the risk of being the next Nancy Lanza should be shunned Dems to Win Dec 2012 #107
Law abiding citizens -- and right now, they ARE law-abiding -- deserve what you prescribe? Bake Dec 2012 #121
Getting a tattoo on your forehead saying "fuck you" is legal jberryhill Dec 2012 #128
I get tired of saying that. But it is nonetheless true. Geez, can't these folks own up to their CTyankee Dec 2012 #129
You're going to alienate a LOT of Democrats. Bake Dec 2012 #131
You are afraid. That much is clear. But don't throw baby out with the bath. geckosfeet Dec 2012 #127
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