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251. I live right off I-80

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Sun Aug 12, 2012, 12:42 AM

Aug 2012

and it's not unusual to see herds of deer and elk alongside the Interstate, also in my front and back yards.

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paul Ryan likes to kill animals with bow and pose with their bodies [View all] Liberal_in_LA Aug 2012 OP

Why do people say he is attractive. He looks like pure unadulterated evil to me. upaloopa Aug 2012 #1

attractive? Whisp Aug 2012 #3

he looks like one of those guys who will be nice and seem normal JI7 Aug 2012 #58

No he looks like one of those people Drale Aug 2012 #201

Y'know what I mean Vern? He looks like an inbred yokel. Tom Ripley Aug 2012 #96

Dork, through and through. hlthe2b Aug 2012 #105

I can't get rid of the Munster's theme song. Zoeisright Aug 2012 #188

Good Lord, in that second picture MotorCityMan Aug 2012 #264

He then makes deer brain stew. ellisonz Aug 2012 #2

Takes a lot of skill to get a deer with a bow. nt Mojorabbit Aug 2012 #4

This is true. TheMightyFavog Aug 2012 #7

And if the hunter does not find the deer, RebelOne Aug 2012 #15

Modern bows use razor-bladed broadheads NickB79 Aug 2012 #174

Bow Hunting, More Humane Than Gun Hunting? Don't Be Ridiculous. Paladin Aug 2012 #299

Why are the tracking skills of a hunter who shoots and wounds a deer Equate Aug 2012 #300

A Bow Hunter's Skills Have To Be Much Better. Paladin Aug 2012 #313

"a rifle shot in or near a vital area will drop a deer in its tracks" rl6214 Aug 2012 #317

Deer don't look up in trees where a bow hunter sits and waits for his prey to come to him madokie Aug 2012 #63

A little Grain with Molasses, a few Apples and a block of Salt does wonders. formercia Aug 2012 #90

We will welcome your cite to evidence. Should we wait? n/t PavePusher Aug 2012 #191

A family friend is a Wildlife photographer formercia Aug 2012 #275

is it also true? Carroll Aug 2012 #145

Tracking a suffering animal that you've just UnrepentantLiberal Aug 2012 #197

As opposed to just letting the animal suffer an even worse death? Equate Aug 2012 #203

I'm not against hunting. UnrepentantLiberal Aug 2012 #221

I misunderstood you Equate Aug 2012 #227

No problem. UnrepentantLiberal Aug 2012 #249

Actually ... Deer Numbers Are Often Managed For Hunters podiceptor Aug 2012 #304

Hell we hit them all the time around here with a car. I saw three or four this week by the side of upaloopa Aug 2012 #8

Ron White pretty much says it all Equate Aug 2012 #149

LOL! Kaleva Aug 2012 #212

lol...Ron White is classic uponit7771 Aug 2012 #314

Yeah, and if you're off, it's an especially excruciating death for the deer. How sporty of him. Squinch Aug 2012 #11

And this is different from any other hunting... how, exactly? PavePusher Aug 2012 #192

Set up a blind near your salt lick and wait Motown_Johnny Aug 2012 #19

That isn't how my husband hunts though Mojorabbit Aug 2012 #46

I'm betting Ryand cheats Motown_Johnny Aug 2012 #55

Woud be a much better skill if the deer was armed, also - like a fair fight. n/t Peregrine Took Aug 2012 #38

That is my thought. RebelOne Aug 2012 #107

One hopes you are a vegan.... n/t PavePusher Aug 2012 #193

"It takes a lot of skill to kill with a bow" GCP Aug 2012 #48

Much better to have someone else kill it... Mike_Valentine Aug 2012 #54

I agree... eek MD Aug 2012 #74

I hunt Equate Aug 2012 #59

While my weapon of choice is a 300 mm lens nadinbrzezinski Aug 2012 #88

I know plenty who do hunt. xmas74 Aug 2012 #127

I do, too. Without hunting, many families who,want meat wouldn't have it adigal Aug 2012 #165

Interesting accusation. PavePusher Aug 2012 #194

Sure. He is worth almost a million dollars, so he doesn't need to kill for food adigal Aug 2012 #220

And you would be wrong Equate Aug 2012 #232

So, your ignorance about hunting is justification to spout rampant bigotry? PavePusher Aug 2012 #243

What do you say about a guy who poses for a picture with a 10 lb largemouth bass? cherokeeprogressive Aug 2012 #244

It appears that some animals are more equal than others. Grave Grumbler Aug 2012 #292

Exactly. xmas74 Aug 2012 #283

easy there.... Adrahil Aug 2012 #161

Shit attitudes like this is why Dems lose in rural areas. Odin2005 Aug 2012 #171

Yep. Absolutely right. cordelia Aug 2012 #187

You've got that right! Grave Grumbler Aug 2012 #279

So, presumeably you are a vegan with the high moral ground, yes? n/t PavePusher Aug 2012 #196

Winner! smirkymonkey Aug 2012 #294

Absolute rubbish... MicaelS Aug 2012 #318

What are all those pulleys? Is that a scope? gulliver Aug 2012 #56

Google term "compound bow". n/t PavePusher Aug 2012 #206

I know. I was mocking Ryan. n/t gulliver Aug 2012 #285

It's a machine bow Fla_Democrat Aug 2012 #223

Fuck if it does madokie Aug 2012 #62

You ever hunted deer or elk with a bow? Equate Aug 2012 #66

I was raised living by what I killed madokie Aug 2012 #69

i dont know many but i do know some loli phabay Aug 2012 #72

Show me your stalking skills madokie Aug 2012 #77

It definitely takes skill and patience Equate Aug 2012 #82

taking your time and using the terrain helps loli phabay Aug 2012 #92

Terrain is a definite + Equate Aug 2012 #100

im in the woods of the blue ridge in va loli phabay Aug 2012 #117

I live east of Sparks, NV. Equate Aug 2012 #135

nice i am on the side of a mountain with fantastic views pain in the winter though loli phabay Aug 2012 #150

same way you sneak up on any animal quietly loli phabay Aug 2012 #85

It can be done. Drahthaardogs Aug 2012 #125

Hah, seriously! a la izquierda Aug 2012 #156

Doubt all you want Equate Aug 2012 #78

15 months in country Vietnam gives me the right to use that avatar madokie Aug 2012 #81

No. Nevada Equate Aug 2012 #87

Feel free to show us your bow-hunting results. PavePusher Aug 2012 #209

Jesus, not this again. n-t Logical Aug 2012 #98

? Mojorabbit Aug 2012 #121

Every time the topic of hunting comes up there is a flame war. Odin2005 Aug 2012 #189

Ah! Thanks for the info. :)nt Mojorabbit Aug 2012 #198

I was already called out as being intolerant xmas74 Aug 2012 #288

Sometimes you're called out by people who've seen what actually happens in the field podiceptor Aug 2012 #305

With posts like this, we wonder why low income rural voters like the GOP... TheMightyFavog Aug 2012 #5

Oh yippee, the great white hunter harvested a couple of nice bucks. RebelOne Aug 2012 #12

And you know this how? Equate Aug 2012 #61

I was a copy editor for 13 years for 30 hunting and fishing magazines across the U.S. RebelOne Aug 2012 #111

I don't care if you were the editor of fish and stream Equate Aug 2012 #114

I have hunted 20 ish years now belcffub Aug 2012 #158

Cool story, bro. PavePusher Aug 2012 #213

You know this how? nadinbrzezinski Aug 2012 #93

Your right Equate Aug 2012 #104

yup here in va it the norm as well. people hunt its a fact of life. loli phabay Aug 2012 #17

But they'd be decent in chili in the winter. xmas74 Aug 2012 #20

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm Equate Aug 2012 #112

I haven't had it in years.s xmas74 Aug 2012 #123

Now I'm freakin' hungry, you jerk. PavePusher Aug 2012 #215

You ever get up No. Nevada way Equate Aug 2012 #245

I appreciate the offer, your picture looked great. PavePusher Aug 2012 #246

Will do. Equate Aug 2012 #255

This will help the GOP ticket in places like PA and NH as well FarCenter Aug 2012 #53

If he even shot them himself. The first thing I thought was he had somebody else take the shot and agent zero Aug 2012 #166

So one should back down from principal to keep those in the sticks happy? Joe the Revelator Aug 2012 #250

That takes some skill Marrah_G Aug 2012 #6

I think he only wants to hang the racks over his fireplace. n/t RebelOne Aug 2012 #10

I agree. nt Mojorabbit Aug 2012 #14

Why doesn't he stalk them. wrestle them to the ground and then strangle them? Peregrine Took Aug 2012 #40

Do you eat meat? If so, do you kill it yourself, or hire it out as the moral high ground? n/t PavePusher Aug 2012 #217

yep, this isn't going anywhere 2pooped2pop Aug 2012 #52

I would love to slap that smile off his face. RebelOne Aug 2012 #9

LOL. I will be in line behind you! Also I'd like to "powder" that red, clown nose!! n/t Peregrine Took Aug 2012 #42

And you have evidence to support your assertion? n/t PavePusher Aug 2012 #219

Big racks are well worth the hunt kctim Aug 2012 #316

I know Equate Aug 2012 #321

Nope kctim Aug 2012 #323

I would too, if I could shoot like that. Working on it, though... Brickbat Aug 2012 #13

Oh Jeeze, Ted Nugent is going to be wetting himself for this guy. Motown_Johnny Aug 2012 #16

Another BIG man who likes to kill animals. sadbear Aug 2012 #18

unless your vegan then someone else does the killing for you loli phabay Aug 2012 #23

Unless you're a psychopath sadbear Aug 2012 #25

and at this time we dont know if he eats them loli phabay Aug 2012 #28

That's irrelevant. The fact is, he doesn't have to eat them. sadbear Aug 2012 #30

i guess its more moral to get the steak from the grocer then loli phabay Aug 2012 #31

I would agree with that. sadbear Aug 2012 #37

Some of us would disagree ProgressiveProfessor Aug 2012 #68

Thanks for your concern. sadbear Aug 2012 #71

Not a concern, its a fact ProgressiveProfessor Aug 2012 #91

You're right! sadbear Aug 2012 #95

I'm one of those "some Democrats". Am I an asshole? Odin2005 Aug 2012 #175

I guess you've never seen an animal die of starvation. cherokeeprogressive Aug 2012 #185

Much better they should die of unnatural, manmade causes like bows & arrows. Doremus Aug 2012 #195

You have your opinion Equate Aug 2012 #199

Why do some humans believe wildlife needs to be "managed"? Doremus Aug 2012 #211

For a deer to die of starvation is unnatural unless the deer is unable to feed itself. cherokeeprogressive Aug 2012 #200

Yes, deer and other wild animals have never had to contend with draughts, floods, Doremus Aug 2012 #207

Never had to contend with droughts, floods, famine, etc.? Equate Aug 2012 #214

Reading comprehension problem or distracted this evening? Doremus Aug 2012 #226

No reading comprehension here Equate Aug 2012 #242

Animals are surprisingly resilient. cherokeeprogressive Aug 2012 #237

Post removed Post removed Aug 2012 #225

Of course you would. They don't sell the dead flesh of sentient beings at the grocery store. cherokeeprogressive Aug 2012 #163

So, one would presume you hold butchers in very low socail status, perhaps even consider them... PavePusher Aug 2012 #224

It does seem to deny the "entertainment/sport" aspect by purchasing groceries. LanternWaste Aug 2012 #302

Having grown up raising livestock, it is MUCH more humane to hunt your meat than shop for it NickB79 Aug 2012 #177

You better check your spelling if you don't want to piss off some Jewish DU'ers tularetom Aug 2012 #29

lost me totally loli phabay Aug 2012 #34

Why the fuck would you want to shoot two "rabbis" in your carrot beds? tularetom Aug 2012 #39

oops got it now. editing post lol thanks loli phabay Aug 2012 #43

though with the carrot theiving rabbis i just use the garden hose loli phabay Aug 2012 #73

Do the workers a abbatoirs pose with their kills? Did you pose with your rabbits? Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2012 #269

And you know he killed for fun how? Equate Aug 2012 #270

So you enjoy it? Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2012 #271

Yeah, I do enjoy the hunt Equate Aug 2012 #276

Do yourself a favor nadinbrzezinski Aug 2012 #41

I think it's a city/country clash. xmas74 Aug 2012 #129

Agreed nadinbrzezinski Aug 2012 #137

why fight it? xmas74 Aug 2012 #287

Your choice of words: "count hunting as a lost cause and not worth the fight"... PavePusher Aug 2012 #228

I'm fine with hunting. xmas74 Aug 2012 #286

LOL snooper2 Aug 2012 #115

Wow, more bigotry against hunters. Odin2005 Aug 2012 #172

Birds of a feather flock together. Mittwitt doesn't give a rat's ass about animals either. lonestarnot Aug 2012 #21

I wonder if the "schnozz" has a Seamus at home? Peregrine Took Aug 2012 #44

Oh what fun! Kablooie Aug 2012 #22

The Real natural world isn't "Bambi". Odin2005 Aug 2012 #176

So people with other food options should take her place... Joe the Revelator Aug 2012 #254

Oh what naked ignorance! n/t PavePusher Aug 2012 #229

Not really. Kablooie Aug 2012 #301

I don't mind the hunting xmas74 Aug 2012 #24

i will hold off until the use of the meat is verified loli phabay Aug 2012 #27

If you kill, use it or donate it. xmas74 Aug 2012 #33

Infestation Doremus Aug 2012 #80

Holy Non Sequitur Batman! Odin2005 Aug 2012 #178

So he's from Wisconsin. undeterred Aug 2012 #26

As long as he eats what he hunts nadinbrzezinski Aug 2012 #32

If venison were as good as beef, there would be a lot more deer hunters. gulliver Aug 2012 #284

You are entitled to your opinion nadinbrzezinski Aug 2012 #290

at night.... OneBlueDotBama Aug 2012 #35

If you have proof that it was shot after dark, against local hunting regs, provide it. PavePusher Aug 2012 #231

There is a lot I will criticize him for, but not this. Drahthaardogs Aug 2012 #36

Thursday, when going to cover the fire nadinbrzezinski Aug 2012 #45

Yes, because it's so hard to drive with caution. Doremus Aug 2012 #84

Because in rural areas nadinbrzezinski Aug 2012 #86

The "we must kill deer before they kill us" meme gets old. Doremus Aug 2012 #94

This is a management tool for wild life nadinbrzezinski Aug 2012 #97

You probably (won't) do any reading into this either. Doremus Aug 2012 #126

Ah, now I see what you are. Drahthaardogs Aug 2012 #131

I think there would be little managing needed if we could bring back the Mojorabbit Aug 2012 #134

Deer populations are way out of whack Drahthaardogs Aug 2012 #139

Why I would not mind wolve reintroduction nadinbrzezinski Aug 2012 #142

If we managed the wildlife better we'd have no need to manage it anymore? Doremus Aug 2012 #186

Well, it's a fact that wolves hunt deer nadinbrzezinski Aug 2012 #141

So you are just bashing us hunters as a way to expressing your sick misanthropy. Odin2005 Aug 2012 #180

Well, I'm not certain about the "flatlands" comment... PavePusher Aug 2012 #233

I live right off I-80 Equate Aug 2012 #251

Sorry the "damned things" are not to your liking. Any other creatures that you want to kill? Peregrine Took Aug 2012 #47

Yeah. Drahthaardogs Aug 2012 #50

cockroaches and rats. loli phabay Aug 2012 #51

Crickets that get in my bedroom. Confusious Aug 2012 #67

forgot mozzies and ticks though hunting them with the 12 gauge is hard. loli phabay Aug 2012 #70

Lots of things to be critical of Ryan about but deer hunting is not one of them Botany Aug 2012 #49

... undeterred Aug 2012 #124

I don't hunt deer anymore - too many city boys like Paul Ryan running around the woods tularetom Aug 2012 #57

i just avoid public lands means you arr the only one around. loli phabay Aug 2012 #60

We rural hunters could tell you tons of stories about dipshits from the Twin Cities. Odin2005 Aug 2012 #181

so do a lot of Democrats all over the country ibegurpard Aug 2012 #64

That's likely the most normal thing he does Cal Carpenter Aug 2012 #65

i think its a rural versus urban thing. loli phabay Aug 2012 #76

How I wish the deer could shoot back! That would make it more coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #75

I have wished this many times also. Doremus Aug 2012 #89

Paste a photo of an elderly retiree over that deer's face. nt woo me with science Aug 2012 #79

+1 Faygo Kid Aug 2012 #102

my bad, i thought it was going to be a picture of elmer fudd. ellenfl Aug 2012 #83

Why don't these cowards fight the deer hand to hand? Scared? Logical Aug 2012 #99

And what is your problem with hunting for food? Equate Aug 2012 #108

I just want to know why if it is for food you pose with it? Makes no sense? Or if not for food and.. Logical Aug 2012 #116

I don't sport hunt, never have, never will Equate Aug 2012 #118

OK, I guess I understand. n-t Logical Aug 2012 #119

Plenty of people do this NickB79 Aug 2012 #179

But why only hunting and fishing? Like when I win a tennis game and am proud of it I don't.... Logical Aug 2012 #296

It's pretty obvious that you don't have a tradition of hunting Equate Aug 2012 #297

If you win a tournament, do you display the trophy? N/T GreenStormCloud Aug 2012 #324

i doubt bare knuckle deer boxing would be more acceptable to some people loli phabay Aug 2012 #138

Heck no, put some Fla_Democrat Aug 2012 #202

He lives in Wisconsin... riverbendviewgal Aug 2012 #101

I'm from Michigan. amandabeech Aug 2012 #109

I agree riverbendviewgal Aug 2012 #113

What's a PAL? n/t amandabeech Aug 2012 #120

It's Canada's license to own a firearm. Equate Aug 2012 #122

Thank you. Learned something today! n/t amandabeech Aug 2012 #128

You are very welcome. Equate Aug 2012 #130

Welcome to DU! I hope that it will be a thoroughly positive experience for you! n/t amandabeech Aug 2012 #136

It very much has been so far Equate Aug 2012 #143

You're very welcome!!! amandabeech Aug 2012 #153

He's moved on to bigger game--Americans. nt valerief Aug 2012 #103

Yes, an then he'll pose with dead senoir citizens who couldn't get helthcare and smirkymonkey Aug 2012 #295

Yeah Equate Aug 2012 #298

It's interesting that while Ryan Shankapotomus Aug 2012 #106

Please stop eating all animals and plants immediately. PavePusher Aug 2012 #235

Not at all Shankapotomus Aug 2012 #274

I don't like the idea of hunting for sport jwhitesj Aug 2012 #110

That is about all it is--killing for sport and the antlers or the heads to put on their walls, n/t RebelOne Aug 2012 #140

That is not my experience. Equate Aug 2012 #146

There are artists around me that do some beautiful carvings with antlers riverbendviewgal Aug 2012 #208

I'm thinking this could fit into the whole "Reverse Robin Hood" meme! DTinAZ Aug 2012 #132

Here you go. sofa king Aug 2012 #133

. Incitatus Aug 2012 #144

Bambi's mother doesn't have antlers. Grave Grumbler Aug 2012 #148

lol for the win loli phabay Aug 2012 #152

Bambi's mom Equate Aug 2012 #151

You city slicker failed biology class, didn't ya? Odin2005 Aug 2012 #182

Maybe that's why he's consoling Bambi's DAD. PavePusher Aug 2012 #236

Of all the asinine things to criticize someone for... Grave Grumbler Aug 2012 #147

This would earn him a ton of votes where I live gollygee Aug 2012 #154

yep Go Vols Aug 2012 #159

Ummm, I'm sure you didn't mean it this way... PavePusher Aug 2012 #238

meh. uppityperson Aug 2012 #155

I'm from a family of hunters and I have great respect for anyone who can take a kestrel91316 Aug 2012 #157

nice looking deer... belcffub Aug 2012 #160

Hunting is really mainstream, even in cities. This is a losing smear. eom TransitJohn Aug 2012 #162

Ed Schultz is an avid hunter and fisherman... cynatnite Aug 2012 #164

Im sure Ed also has pictures of himself just like this. DLine Aug 2012 #169

He's F***ing Revolting. smirkymonkey Aug 2012 #167

Is he revolting because of the hunting? PavePusher Aug 2012 #240

Yes, he is revloltig about the the hunting and posing with it. smirkymonkey Aug 2012 #257

What's revolting about it? Equate Aug 2012 #260

Sorry,I guess I just don't have the killer instinct in me. smirkymonkey Aug 2012 #262

Another Dem hunter/fisherman here.... DLine Aug 2012 #168

Nice, shitting on DUers like me who go hunting. Odin2005 Aug 2012 #170

Beautiful bucks Autumn Aug 2012 #173

FYI: it is a FELONY to waste game meat NickB79 Aug 2012 #183

Thank you, a voice of sanity! Odin2005 Aug 2012 #190

Who cares, really? RZM Aug 2012 #184

Right on. Ed Suspicious Aug 2012 #205

This would play seriously well in WI liberal and conservative alike. Ed Suspicious Aug 2012 #204

Here's the thing. ForgoTheConsequence Aug 2012 #210

Post removed Post removed Aug 2012 #216

Do you do a lot of bow hunting in LA for deer? If not, it's hard to explain why this isn't such a SlimJimmy Aug 2012 #218

Lots of hunters here in Wisconsin. That will win him more votes than lose WI_DEM Aug 2012 #222

Some people report that serial killers do the same thing, pose the body. Historic NY Aug 2012 #230

May be true but that's a pretty hollow assertion when I could probably find a million pics much Ed Suspicious Aug 2012 #234

Your comparing us to serial killers Equate Aug 2012 #258

You're killing something that would rather live, and then posing over its dead body..... Joe the Revelator Aug 2012 #282

We all have our own opinions Equate Aug 2012 #289

So LynneSin Aug 2012 #239

Good for him. Finally, something I like about the man. n/t PavePusher Aug 2012 #241

A chronic wasting disease kick from this Badger to Paul Ryan's House of Prions.... bobthedrummer Aug 2012 #247

Good for you. You've found the ONE thing that partisan idiots can agree upon, regardless of party. flvegan Aug 2012 #248

Do you eat meat? ForgoTheConsequence Aug 2012 #267

A lot of loud talking Ryan apologists in this thread..... Joe the Revelator Aug 2012 #252

Give me a break. ForgoTheConsequence Aug 2012 #253

And lots of liberals find it to be morally objectionable... Joe the Revelator Aug 2012 #256

Eating isn't morally objectionable. n/t Ed Suspicious Aug 2012 #259

And lots of liberals find hunting morally correct Equate Aug 2012 #261

I know very few. ForgoTheConsequence Aug 2012 #263

I don't eat meat, and only locally produced eggs.... Joe the Revelator Aug 2012 #281

Fine, don't eat meat, your choice Equate Aug 2012 #291

Do you wear leather, - shoes, belt, etc. ? N/T GreenStormCloud Aug 2012 #325

And yet most of those same people eat meat from factory farms. Odin2005 Aug 2012 #266

Nature is tough,but nature is not cruel... Joe the Revelator Aug 2012 #280

There are no Ryan apologists in this thread. Odin2005 Aug 2012 #265

Yes. Not one person has defended Ryan's politics in this thread RZM Aug 2012 #272

That's bullshit and you know it n/t RZM Aug 2012 #273

"Apologists"!! sibelian Aug 2012 #277

Lots of Dems hunt, even pose for photos with 'em. rad51 Aug 2012 #268

An obvious clue he also sacrifices small children for giggles -- nt LARED Aug 2012 #278

Going after hunting is a losing proposition, ESPECIALLY in my key state of "Penn's Woods"! WinkyDink Aug 2012 #293

Caged game? MatthewStLouis Aug 2012 #303

What a big man. Alduin Aug 2012 #306

Why don't you just run right out there and show all us hunters how it's done. Equate Aug 2012 #307

I don't like hunting, so no. Alduin Aug 2012 #308

So you don't mind others killing for your food? Equate Aug 2012 #309

You automatically I assume I eat meat. Alduin Aug 2012 #310

I do and I hunt and I make no apologies for it. Equate Aug 2012 #311

Good for you. Alduin Aug 2012 #320

He's just doing to that deer what he wants to do to your gramma. mwrguy Aug 2012 #312

He wants to bow hunt our gramma's? Equate Aug 2012 #322

So he's a hunter...big deal rl6214 Aug 2012 #315

Is he or is he not judy70 Aug 2012 #319