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trickyguy

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24. Total support

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Fri May 11, 2018, 01:28 PM

May 2018

even though there are some things that need further discussion.

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David Hogg tweet: [View all] applegrove May 2018 OP

I support that list 100%. MontanaMama May 2018 #1

We know why the GOPee objects: sandensea May 2018 #27

I'm standing right there with you, MontanaMama. calimary May 2018 #30

"civil terrorists" --according to that disgraced pos oliver north (yes, THAT north) anybody who niyad May 2018 #32

Why repubs won't support it DownriverDem May 2018 #38

Maybe he should add a 6th point LiberalLovinLug May 2018 #59

I support all 5 points 100% CatMor May 2018 #2

👍🏼 spanone May 2018 #3

knr Lucinda May 2018 #4

2, 3, and 4 Are Slam Dunks To Me ProfessorGAC May 2018 #5

The CDC is not permitted to gather data on gun violence as a public health issue ladym55 May 2018 #8

Yes, I Know ProfessorGAC May 2018 #46

The same type of research the CDC does as it applies to national health and safety... LanternWaste May 2018 #17

An Answer Apropos Of Nothing ProfessorGAC May 2018 #47

About the "research" MyOwnPeace May 2018 #45

I'm With You ProfessorGAC May 2018 #48

Don't understand the reticence charliea May 2018 #58

Research for statistical analysis, just like everything else they do lunatica May 2018 #60

You're insinuating there's something political about basic research. TheSmarterDog May 2018 #65

Sounds perfectly reasonable to me. smirkymonkey May 2018 #6

You think it reasonable to restrict a constitutional right based on a person's thoughts or beliefs? Marengo May 2018 #26

Which one of the five points would do that? Demit May 2018 #28

I was addressing Smirkymonkey's comment, not the subject of the OP. Marengo May 2018 #57

This message was self-deleted by its author Duppers May 2018 #40

I don't think it's a constitutional right to purchase smirkymonkey May 2018 #54

You said they probably shouldn't be allowed to own a gun. Marengo May 2018 #55

Here is the text that the OP omitted Bernardo de La Paz May 2018 #7

Not everyone can easily cut and paste from a tweet, especially on phone/tablet Blue_Adept May 2018 #9

Yes. I am on my cell. applegrove May 2018 #11

Ok, thanks. Bernardo de La Paz May 2018 #21

Knowing it had more than 8900 likes places this in a much easier-to-understand context... LanternWaste May 2018 #18

Some people cannot have the tweet rendered fully. If they are not hooked in to Twitter. applegrove May 2018 #51

I love him, but I don't understand why he keeps insisting this is not lunamagica May 2018 #10

And what is the gain by making it a partisan issue? Blue_Adept May 2018 #12

Republican politicians don't, but republican base is divided lostnfound May 2018 #14

That part of the base doesn't have a voice on this issue. ooky May 2018 #37

There are many Republicans, and even NRA members, who support universal background checks. Nitram May 2018 #15

I know some republicans who would agree with this list askyagerz May 2018 #19

Because a few Democrats don't agree with all of the list NewJeffCT May 2018 #20

Some Republicans might change their ways gratuitous May 2018 #31

The only way Repukes would change their position... AZ8theist May 2018 #34

I agree with this. ooky May 2018 #41

Oh, I support him, don't get me wrong, i do. lunamagica May 2018 #42

I can tell you do. ooky May 2018 #61

... lunamagica May 2018 #66

i think it's his way of trying to get Republicans to support gun control . JI7 May 2018 #72

Support 100% Nitram May 2018 #13

Great start Corgigal May 2018 #16

good idea NewJeffCT May 2018 #22

Domestic violence must be added to his list which I support, good catch. appalachiablue May 2018 #53

1, 2, 3, Yes. I cannot support 4 and 5. James48 May 2018 #23

What does "because they are not pretty" mean, and who cites that as a reason for a ban? Demit May 2018 #29

#4 is the core solution zipplewrath May 2018 #50

So, you believe the NRA propaganda. TheSmarterDog May 2018 #67

Total support trickyguy May 2018 #24

Support all 5 points wholeheartedly. gademocrat7 May 2018 #25

Those 5 things are too reasonable and thus doomed to failure, at least right now. BobTheSubgenius May 2018 #33

I don't understand #3 sarisataka May 2018 #35

It means exactly that Tarc May 2018 #69

K & R pazzyanne May 2018 #36

Oliver North is shitting his pants ... GeorgeGist May 2018 #39

he's hoping for well reasoned responses... Javaman May 2018 #43

I support all 5 points. Duppers May 2018 #44

The CDC thing continues to floor me to this day wonkwest May 2018 #49

I could support all 5, however I would rather flotsam May 2018 #52

This needs to be added to the list wallyworld2 May 2018 #56

I support all 5 points workinclasszero May 2018 #62

I support that list. nt Honeycombe8 May 2018 #63

I support it. Good plan. PatrickforO May 2018 #64

I totally agree rickyhall May 2018 #68

support 100% AlexSFCA May 2018 #70

I support the 5 point platform 100% wendyb-NC May 2018 #71

I would also add Old Crank May 2018 #73

Smart, sensible, workable plan that will totally reduce gun deaths. lark May 2018 #74

Kick ck4829 May 2018 #75

Add #6 - VOTE ONLY FOR CANDIDATES WHO SUPPORT POINTS 1-5 IllinoisBirdWatcher May 2018 #76

Close... fleabiscuit May 2018 #77

4 and 5 are the same. J_William_Ryan May 2018 #78

No, they are not the same. Eliminating the assault rifles would have no effect on the rest. fleabiscuit May 2018 #80

Perfectly stated David....and Young people at Stoneman High Rene May 2018 #79