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Gun Control & RKBA

jonno99

(2,620 posts)

11. Do you think the president's secret service detail carries firearms

Reply to stone space (Reply #4)

Mon Mar 21, 2016, 10:36 AM

Mar 2016

for the purpose of scratching their backs?

Oh, you say it's for his protection? What are they protecting (saving)? His life obviously.

You connect the dots...

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Can I have a gun or two without hoping to oppose the government? [View all] catnhatnh Mar 2016 OP

Odd, isn't it? HassleCat Mar 2016 #1

You seem to be making some assumptions here. stone space Mar 2016 #2

You are the one making assumptions discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2016 #5

Not addressed to me? stone space Mar 2016 #6

hammer all you like discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2016 #7

What is this "Hammer on Gun Crime" you are referencing? Marengo Mar 2016 #15

apparently JABF discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2016 #23

So, let me ask you again... Puha Ekapi Mar 2016 #29

Guns are ok. Not only are they ok but they are one of our exclusive rights. If you don't want to Waldorf Mar 2016 #9

Yes - he was speaking to you - if you have the mindset of which he derided. No, jonno99 Mar 2016 #10

I take it your weren't of age to serve during the Vietnam conflict? Marengo Mar 2016 #18

I don't do guns. (nt) stone space Mar 2016 #20

That isn't an answer to the question. Marengo Mar 2016 #21

That's totally fine. benEzra Mar 2016 #24

So I have to support war? I'm not allowed to oppose war? stone space Mar 2016 #25

No, but your desparate need to force others to obey your wishes is way off base DonP Mar 2016 #26

Threatening to put your fellow citizens in cages because they live differently than you benEzra Mar 2016 #30

It isn't just your opinion, its a fact Ben. beevul Mar 2016 #32

Why the evasion? A simple yes or no is all that's needed... Marengo Mar 2016 #31

Only his posts... beevul Mar 2016 #35

Everyone has the right to life saving devices we call firearms. ileus Mar 2016 #3

BWA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA! stone space Mar 2016 #4

Do you think the president's secret service detail carries firearms jonno99 Mar 2016 #11

I'm pretty sure they've switched to cans of beans and bike wheels. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #14

This Canadian anarchist gejohnston Mar 2016 #8

And there you have it. I suspect (though I could be wrong), that many of the jonno99 Mar 2016 #12

Some have been rounded up already. stone space Mar 2016 #13

My question is: who experiences the greater pleasure? jonno99 Mar 2016 #16

See here: stone space Mar 2016 #19

Thanks for the info (I don't keep up on the nutcases). My guess however, is that the jonno99 Mar 2016 #22

you know what the odd thing about the top photo is? gejohnston Mar 2016 #28

He posed for the news photographer, maybe? benEzra Mar 2016 #33

could be, gejohnston Mar 2016 #34

+100 k&r - And thank you very much for your service. If ever we meet the drinks are on me. jonno99 Mar 2016 #17

Thank you for your post. I actively opposed the Vietnam War... Eleanors38 Mar 2016 #27