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31. I'm angry at the politicians who won't pass even the simplest of gun control

Reply to SYFROYH (Reply #30)

Sat Apr 17, 2021, 10:53 AM

Apr 2021

bills, along with the shooters

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Charles P. Pierce: I'm So Goddamn Tired of the Guns [View all] babylonsister Apr 2021 OP

He says it well. TreasonousBastard Apr 2021 #1

I'm not tired markie Apr 2021 #2

I am angry as fuck as the profiteering legislators for gun deaths. lark Apr 2021 #3

Don't forget the profiteering media! 3825-87867 Apr 2021 #60

... markie Apr 2021 #72

I'm both. I still have one question: can I have my two friends back? calimary Apr 2021 #17

so sorry to hear that LymphocyteLover Apr 2021 #59

Very sorry. I lost friends as well. The country is awash with guns, since O was elected mostly. Evolve Dammit Apr 2021 #78

I lost my only sister, 30 years ago, wnylib Apr 2021 #84

I am so sorry for your loss. No one should have to carry that pain. Take care. Evolve Dammit Apr 2021 #94

Thank you. wnylib Apr 2021 #95

I'm tired and angry LymphocyteLover Apr 2021 #58

Excellent essay Diamond_Dog Apr 2021 #4

"The tree of liberty is pretty well-watered these days." Paladin Apr 2021 #5

The tree of liberty is getting root rot from over-watering. n/t Harker Apr 2021 #9

Word. IrishAfricanAmerican Apr 2021 #6

I have hunted and owned guns* for years and I am now at a point if it would help I would give 'em up Botany Apr 2021 #7

My husband is a lifelong gun owner and feels the same way. shrike3 Apr 2021 #18

A lot of it has to do with police training. . . DinahMoeHum Apr 2021 #8

That the NRA and the gun lobby control the NoMoreRepugs Apr 2021 #10

Were gonna HAVE to take their toys away from them for a while. Volaris Apr 2021 #28

I like the tranquilizing pistol idea. Would that be effective I'm wondering? Jetheels Apr 2021 #82

If fine with paying the taxes necessary to build one if such a thing doesnt currently exist. Volaris Apr 2021 #83

I remember a political cartoon a long time ago AZLD4Candidate Apr 2021 #11

Wow. I never saw that cartoon renate Apr 2021 #62

Damn the NRA marieo1 Apr 2021 #12

Shoot to wound? MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #16

Then why did my nephew just get an AR through the mail? shrike3 Apr 2021 #19

Got an AR through the mail? MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #20

Uh, yeah, he got it through the mail. So what if it's not a "full auto rifle?" shrike3 Apr 2021 #22

If he got it through the maill, MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #24

Somehow I don't think anything's going to happen to him. shrike3 Apr 2021 #26

Somehow I think he didn't get it through the USPS, maybe he said he did, MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #27

Gee. Maybe he got it through FedEx. We can all sleep well, then. shrike3 Apr 2021 #34

Fed Ex or UPS would be more likely, but if he bought it from another state, MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #38

For a guy who doesn't own guns, you sure know a lot about them. shrike3 Apr 2021 #40

I know a lot about them because I spent 35 years in the Marine Corps, MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #42

I own several Hawker123 Apr 2021 #47

"And tell me again why this matters." Jedi Guy Apr 2021 #71

Very true Hawker123 Apr 2021 #46

What do you think the AR in AR-15 stands for? nt MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #21

Please explain to me what difference that makes. Sorry if I spoiled your narrative. shrike3 Apr 2021 #23

So you don't know what the AR stands for? MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #25

You know, gun people would gain a lot more allies if they would just acknowledge, shrike3 Apr 2021 #32

First things first, MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #37

With all due respect, who the eff cares? AR stands for Armalite. Everyone in America should know shrike3 Apr 2021 #39

Ahhh, now the emotional card. MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #44

Post removed Post removed Apr 2021 #52

Ahhh, now the personal attack MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #53

Need specifics Hawker123 Apr 2021 #45

That's why I'm calling bullshit on her cousins claim that he got an AR-15 through the mail. MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #50

Or if he did many laws were broken. nt EX500rider Apr 2021 #54

Exactly!!!!!! nt MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #55

The question is will she report him if Hawker123 Apr 2021 #65

I seriously doubt she will, MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #68

I am tired of profiteers Mr. Steve Apr 2021 #13

I'm tired too. discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2021 #80

Right wing death cult Retired Engineer Bob Apr 2021 #14

I wish I could recommend this bolded paragraph a gazillion times. llmart Apr 2021 #15

Ding, ding, fucking ding LittleGirl Apr 2021 #49

Exactly! llmart Apr 2021 #70

Thank you for raising a good human. LittleGirl Apr 2021 #75

and remember Republicans keep letting them get away with it LymphocyteLover Apr 2021 #66

A sane society does not accept blood sacrifice as an integral aspect of safe and free. sanatanadharma Apr 2021 #29

I don't anyone who is invigorated by these deaths. SYFROYH Apr 2021 #30

I'm angry at the politicians who won't pass even the simplest of gun control MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #31

Me too Hawker123 Apr 2021 #48

Good to hear from you MCE DENVERPOPS Apr 2021 #63

Thanks DENVERPOPS. MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #67

Enjoy the relaxation...... DENVERPOPS Apr 2021 #74

Every news cast should start off with "guns have killed ___ today". jaxexpat Apr 2021 #33

Great Idea...I hope your idea will come to pass. Yes, we are a .."sick nation." Stuart G Apr 2021 #36

To your health. jaxexpat Apr 2021 #41

I'm old enough to remember those newscasts..... AZ8theist Apr 2021 #79

Perhaps, rickmoen Apr 2021 #35

Thom Hartmann Said the US needed an Emmitt Till moment. raccoon Apr 2021 #56

Despite the subjects he is so frequently required to write about, I always love his writing. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #43

Kick and recommend. bronxiteforever Apr 2021 #51

I'll kick and recommend your kick and recommend. MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #57

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Apr 2021 #61

I'm so goddamned tired of Republicans, who let's face it, are the root cause of all this LymphocyteLover Apr 2021 #64

Ditto colsohlibgal Apr 2021 #69

At this point, a pro-gun stance is just not acceptable elias7 Apr 2021 #73

We need to fix it. Im tired of it too. quakerboy Apr 2021 #76

Ditto Ferrets are Cool Apr 2021 #77

If you own a hammer long enough Aussie105 Apr 2021 #81

+1000 billh58 Apr 2021 #85

Second amendment jcboss Apr 2021 #86

What would happen if we melted every last gun down? Tiger8 Apr 2021 #87

And just exactly how is that going to happen? MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #88

There is a way to do it. Tiger8 Apr 2021 #89

For that to happen, MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #90

I would consider buying a gun for myself Tiger8 Apr 2021 #92

Ok, good luck with that. nt MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #93

K and R Stuart G Apr 2021 #91