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jack_krass

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24. Thank you for the excellent OP and the truth. Prepare to get hammered with
Thu Dec 1, 2016, 10:45 PM
Dec 2016

All the stereotypes you just so thoughtfully disproved. Let me also predict that race will be interjected into this thread, and somehow you will be proven to be a "racist"

Maybe we should be a little more racist and homophobic, too frazzled Nov 2016 #1
The House Sit in made me Proud to be a Democrat Jason1961 Nov 2016 #2
"Being OK with gun violence" and "supporting reactionary laws against the nonviolent"... benEzra Nov 2016 #4
Please go read the OP again, you missed the point Amishman Dec 2016 #9
Yes, exactly. (n/t) benEzra Dec 2016 #13
Gun violence .... gun ownership two different things Kathy M Dec 2016 #25
If you fail to understand the nuances of the issue, you'll fail to understand how to avoid missteps. benEzra Nov 2016 #3
If all you can see is guns frazzled Nov 2016 #5
Not exactly, but you are certainly welcome to think it was a nonissue here. benEzra Nov 2016 #6
THE number one issue that turned people republican in WV hollowdweller Dec 2016 #149
You didn't choose a mainstream example. You chose an open Zimmerman supporter. stone space Dec 2016 #18
I agree. stone space Dec 2016 #41
You think guns were the primary issue of this campaign? TwilightZone Nov 2016 #7
I said they were *a* huge issue in a lot of swing states this year, as in 2000 and 2004. benEzra Dec 2016 #8
Also in 2012 when Obama endorsed the AWB and gun nuts unanimously predicted DanTex Dec 2016 #10
*After* the 2012 election. The results of that shift fell out in the 2014 midterms. How'd that go? benEzra Dec 2016 #12
Nope. He did it in a debate with Romney. DanTex Dec 2016 #16
That was understood as pandering to the zealots; he made no real moves against gun owners. benEzra Dec 2016 #22
LOL. In other words, your whole story is based on false premises. DanTex Dec 2016 #23
"..they could pick up a few gun nut votes." You vastly underestimate the gun vote Nancyswidower Dec 2016 #36
The racist vote is pretty big too. Mostly the same vote, really. DanTex Dec 2016 #37
See? I rest my case. (n/t) benEzra Dec 2016 #43
I'm a (former) Texan. I know gun nuttery. DanTex Dec 2016 #55
How's that view of your fellow citizens worked out for you?? Nancyswidower Dec 2016 #62
Great. I live in NYC now. Best city on the planet IMO. Though I do like Paris. DanTex Dec 2016 #65
We're damn near neighbors.... Nancyswidower Dec 2016 #68
I love the Adirondacks, though I don't know where Adirondack Park is exactly. DanTex Dec 2016 #71
Encon protects the wilderness...funded by, in part, hunters like me... Nancyswidower Dec 2016 #74
Keep that mindset....we look forward to it....you'll be in the minority for decades. Nancyswidower Dec 2016 #46
You look forward to Dems being the minority? Why are you on DU? DanTex Dec 2016 #53
Not Democrats....you grabbers....many Democrats like me support gun RIGHTS. Nancyswidower Dec 2016 #60
So I take it you voted for Hillary? DanTex Dec 2016 #61
Of course I did....she wasn't going to grab guns no matter what she said. Nancyswidower Dec 2016 #66
Very good. If even a hard core gunner like you voted Dem, looks like the "concern" expressed DanTex Dec 2016 #69
"Tens of thousands" aren't killed by the guns you want to ban; less than 150 are. benEzra Dec 2016 #42
Who said I wanted to ban anything? DanTex Dec 2016 #51
See, after all that hate, you come up with one proposal there could actually be common ground on. benEzra Dec 2016 #64
What hate? DanTex Dec 2016 #73
Believe what you want. hollowdweller Dec 2016 #150
I grudgingly agree. Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #11
Running on gun was good for hitting Sanders on the left, bad for the general election. jake335544 Dec 2016 #14
We see things the same. hollowdweller Dec 2016 #151
the "gun issue" is about stimulating NRAnls to donate after ridiculous guns-in-bars proposals Kolesar Dec 2016 #15
If carry prohibitions were limited to actual carry while at a bar/drinking, or carry while impaired, benEzra Dec 2016 #19
Republicans like to deflect the issue into a discussion on mental health funding Kolesar Dec 2016 #20
I'm not a Repub, and legislating rifle stock shape doesn't prevent suicides. benEzra Dec 2016 #21
Packing Guns in the Day Care Center Kolesar Dec 2016 #123
How are airport parking garages different from other parking garages? benEzra Dec 2016 #124
You are applying logic to emotion-based prohibitionism, so your questions will most likely... friendly_iconoclast Dec 2016 #125
93% of us don't need guns to visit the airport...eom Kolesar Dec 2016 #153
A point that is applicable to any other parking garage in any other place. benEzra Dec 2016 #154
Your second paragraph is daff Kolesar Dec 2016 #155
On the contrary, there is really no other basis for harassing a cohort benEzra Dec 2016 #156
More death and mayhem Kolesar Jan 2017 #157
Umm, Florida *doesn't* allow carry in airport terminals, which is exactly the law you advocate. benEzra Jan 2017 #158
The 'right' of California to enact homophobic laws thanks to Proposition 8 was overridden. friendly_iconoclast Dec 2016 #127
I truely don't understand Zimmerman supporters. stone space Dec 2016 #17
Mos understand the support for Zman stalking, intimidating, and shooting a skinny unarmed Black kid. Hoyt Dec 2016 #27
Except that didn't happen did it Hoyt? Nancyswidower Dec 2016 #29
What didn't happen? Hoyt Dec 2016 #33
"..stalking, intimidating, and shooting a skinny unarmed Black kid." Nancyswidower Dec 2016 #48
Damn sure did. Lots of gunners think that's OK, but it happened. Hoyt Dec 2016 #78
No actually it didn't per the testimony in the trial....which I saw every minute of. Nancyswidower Dec 2016 #87
So Zman didn't follow Martin, scare him and shoot him? You gunners amaze me. Hoyt Dec 2016 #88
Followed maybe...scare..no..shoot yeah.....don't slam a "white hispanics" head into the Nancyswidower Dec 2016 #89
From Matin's friend's testimony, he was clearly scared. You were likely too busy making fun of her Hoyt Dec 2016 #90
EXCEPT...the phone records showed her a liar....she got caught lying Nancyswidower Dec 2016 #91
She clearly said Martin was scared of the guy stalking him. You support gunners, even Hoyt Dec 2016 #92
"of the guy stalying him.."....shall I post the Cross where she's caught in THAT lie? Nancyswidower Dec 2016 #94
Why don't you. Fact is you believe gunners like Zman who shoot unarmed Black kids and get away Hoyt Dec 2016 #96
I call him Zidiot...I do NOT support him as we've discussed on DI....and you know that. Nancyswidower Dec 2016 #98
You clearly support him and similar gunners. LMAO --Talk about fake accounts. Hoyt Dec 2016 #102
Nice try CTA..... Nancyswidower Dec 2016 #118
stoney....you know better....you really do. Nancyswidower Dec 2016 #28
The people on that list are self-identified Zimmerman supporters. stone space Dec 2016 #80
They are supporters of LAW....probably every one of them..like me, watched the trial. Nancyswidower Dec 2016 #86
Thank you for the excellent OP and the truth. Prepare to get hammered with jack_krass Dec 2016 #24
Ha, you are psychic. benEzra Dec 2016 #54
Lol, one of my fav posters. Not sure if that one is an antigunner or is mocking rabid antigunners jack_krass Dec 2016 #59
Why do open carry gun nuts bully Latina students like Ana Lopez when guns are allowed on campus? stone space Dec 2016 #76
I think *that* is a perfect example of how the gun control movement has lost its way. benEzra Dec 2016 #81
Seriously? You're blaming the victim here? stone space Dec 2016 #82
Did you read my post? benEzra Dec 2016 #83
My policy proposal is to stop gunbullying Latina students. (nt) stone space Dec 2016 #84
Stop.....you policy is to eliminate guns.....just say it...Free yourself, be honest with us Nancyswidower Dec 2016 #93
Do you support this sort of gunbullying being deployed against Latina students trying to study? stone space Dec 2016 #95
This meme of yours has been debunked...but I want you to explain to us... Nancyswidower Dec 2016 #97
Why do you feel the need to make personal insults? stone space Dec 2016 #99
No...she isn't...".being gunbullied by an open carry activist like this?" Nancyswidower Dec 2016 #119
Why is her race relevant? Marengo Dec 2016 #120
White wing love of gunz and racism are closely related in this country. Hoyt Dec 2016 #26
My girlfriend is AA...going for her carry permit this month.... Nancyswidower Dec 2016 #32
An old Gungeoneer returns. LMAO. Hoyt Dec 2016 #34
I have NO clue what a "Gungeoneer" is....BUT Nancyswidower Dec 2016 #50
This message was self-deleted by its author Duckhunter935 Dec 2016 #77
Who is it? Or, should I say what was the former user name? Marengo Dec 2016 #85
Next You're Going To Tell Me The U.S. Had Slavery nt SoCalMusicLover Dec 2016 #45
Why do so many Dems like guns? Can I assume its not racisim? jmg257 Dec 2016 #56
Take a critical look at posts in Gungeon, that'll give you a clue. Hoyt Dec 2016 #79
Just Suck It Up, And Get Over It! SoCalMusicLover Dec 2016 #30
why not leave it to the states DonCoquixote Dec 2016 #31
Chicago Is Perfect Example SoCalMusicLover Dec 2016 #35
1400 people are responsible for 80% of the gun violence in Chicago, and the police KNOW jmg257 Dec 2016 #38
Hunting is a very small reason to own guns these days...only 15-18% of the 80-90 million gun owners jmg257 Dec 2016 #39
For Protection? SoCalMusicLover Dec 2016 #44
Yep - self-defense is the number one reason these days. jmg257 Dec 2016 #49
Again, What Confuses Me... SoCalMusicLover Dec 2016 #57
Guns can certainly be in a safe. Or on your person if so inclined. At night you can keep jmg257 Dec 2016 #63
Thoughts... benEzra Dec 2016 #75
That's entirely delusional.... Nancyswidower Dec 2016 #58
I think you are under some misconceptions here... benEzra Dec 2016 #72
Gun control did not lose us this election samir.g Dec 2016 #40
It lost at least 6 senate seats in 2014, and it was a big factor in several swing states this year, benEzra Dec 2016 #70
I Sometimes Wonder How Other Countries Can Exist SoCalMusicLover Dec 2016 #47
"Gun Culture" is certainly a thing. Grow up with them, depend on them even, they are no big deal. jmg257 Dec 2016 #52
You realize "assault weapons" are common in Canada and legal across most of Europe, yes? benEzra Dec 2016 #67
Your thread has devolved into a defense of George Zimmerman and Brett Sanders. stone space Dec 2016 #100
Oh FFS ss.......you're the one that always brings up Zimmerman....... pablo_marmol Dec 2016 #105
Are you going to pretend that Zimmerman is not being defended here in this thread? stone space Dec 2016 #107
I refuse to engage with you any further. pablo_marmol Dec 2016 #108
You are mocking us for being afraid after the bloodiest election in Iowa's history. stone space Dec 2016 #109
This violence is directly related to the election? Marengo Dec 2016 #121
As more and more people bury their children with patched up holes in their chests... wyldwolf Dec 2016 #101
Keep telling yourself that as you continue to believe in that mythical "epidemic of gun violence." pablo_marmol Dec 2016 #106
I will because mass shootings have become more common wyldwolf Dec 2016 #113
While mass shootings are *obviously* tragic........ pablo_marmol Dec 2016 #115
Rifle homicide is *decreasing*, not increasing, from 442/yr in 2005 to 250/yr now. benEzra Dec 2016 #116
Until the same amount fear mass shooting as much as fearing losing their jobs hollowdweller Dec 2016 #152
Zealously advocating for more gun restrictions always hurts us in the general election. aikoaiko Dec 2016 #103
Bernie sabataged his own primary campaign with the PLCAA. And I say this as a Bernie supporter. stone space Dec 2016 #111
The Phyrric victory goes to the anti-RKBA crowd. aikoaiko Dec 2016 #114
The problem is..you don't know what PLACCA is....Bernie gained votes up here for supporting it. Nancyswidower Dec 2016 #122
Copy/pasted from another post: pablo_marmol Dec 2016 #104
k&r flying rabbit Dec 2016 #110
The party hasn't told anybody to "vote non-Democrat, or else". stone space Dec 2016 #112
"Vote for me, and I promise to put you in prison unless you conform to my beliefs" benEzra Dec 2016 #117
Most Trump supporters are white wing racists, as are most gun nuts. Hoyt Dec 2016 #126
And most anti-gun nuts are bigots, so what's your point? friendly_iconoclast Dec 2016 #128
I admit it, when it comes to ignorant racist gun nuts, I am bigoted against them Hoyt Dec 2016 #129
See, smearing the quarter of Dems and third of independents who own guns like that... benEzra Dec 2016 #130
I'm not concerned about someone with a gun or two at home for hunting Hoyt Dec 2016 #131
Unless... benEzra Dec 2016 #132
Gun owners who are irrational and paranoid should be checked by mental health professionals. Hoyt Dec 2016 #133
The ability to read and understand Federal and state law... benEzra Dec 2016 #134
Ben, any discussion that puts you guys' gunz in a bad light is automatically shut down by gun Hoyt Dec 2016 #135
My guns have harmed no one, and I do my part to help ensure they never will. benEzra Dec 2016 #138
NRA endorsed Dem lost in Mo loyalsister Dec 2016 #136
What does threatening people with felonies for having the wrong shape rifle stock benEzra Dec 2016 #137
It's the mindset that's the problem loyalsister Dec 2016 #139
What mindset? The one that doesn't accept what your crowd deems to be 'sinful' as being sinful? friendly_iconoclast Dec 2016 #140
The belief in the right to kill a lot of civilians in a matter of seconds loyalsister Dec 2016 #141
An *imagined* mindset of the owners is more important than actual crime rates to you? friendly_iconoclast Dec 2016 #142
A belief in an unconditional right to own weapons specifically designed to kill a lot of people loyalsister Dec 2016 #143
Well then, take the matter up with your co-religionists and leave the rest of us alone friendly_iconoclast Dec 2016 #144
Basic human decency loyalsister Dec 2016 #145
Basic human decency demands that laws be based on their impact on the public at large friendly_iconoclast Dec 2016 #146
Except those guns aren't on the civilian market, and aren't the subject of proposed bans. benEzra Dec 2016 #148
Thoughts, at some length... benEzra Dec 2016 #147
I don't recall guns even being an issue in the race? Blue_Tires Jan 2017 #159
Clinton made magazine and "assault weapon" bans one of her top issues in the primary. benEzra Jan 2017 #160
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