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regjoe

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200. Hmmmm?

Fri Dec 7, 2012, 03:28 PM

Dec 2012

Not sure where you get that I am afraid, but I am not.

Anti rights people can preach all they want, but they should use facts, not their personal opinions. Halftime of a football game is not the time or place to preach your fears.
Yes, the court has maintained that our 2nd Amendment right, which has been around since our founding btw, is above your fear.

I deal with your fear on a daily basis and, to be quite honest, I find it amusing. But that in no way means that I aim to prevent you from your whining. I know the 2nd Amendment isn't going anywhere.

What am I complaining about? Costas preaching anti 2nd Amendment rhetoric on national television during football and trying to pass it off as fact. If he want to preach his political opinions he should do it on political shows.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] rDigital Dec 2012 OP

Calling the Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaahmbulance for you! MotherPetrie Dec 2012 #1

He should talk about people like you and how to AVOID your NON-SENSE COMMENTS Yupy Dec 2012 #39

+1 :) n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2012 #112

yeah. fuck that guy for giving five minutes to discuss an epidemic when roguevalley Dec 2012 #148

Or just call the family of Nancy Benoit Great Caesars Ghost Dec 2012 #117

Classic example of jock culture ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #2

I am very much a product of the "jock culture", and I'm also a proud progressive. 11 Bravo Dec 2012 #56

Me too. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2012 #68

Same here played football ans graduated second in my high school class Arcanetrance Dec 2012 #86

Sorry the sarcasm was lost on some ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #105

actually, he was addressing the murder death of two people by guns roguevalley Dec 2012 #149

I wonder if nonathletic boys who have no interest in sports are ever subjected ... radicalliberal Dec 2012 #218

oh, so he doesn't quote you, so you consider him stupid CreekDog Dec 2012 #3

Yes. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #127

I quoted him and I'll be he's not happy with me either: Dark n Stormy Knight Dec 2012 #175

VVVVVVVVVV Dark n Stormy Knight Dec 2012 #176

Oy... nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #4

Wrong number rocktivity Dec 2012 #16

Comments like these are far more effective with an accompanying illustration. rDigital Dec 2012 #100

You may be 100% correct about Costas, but, Sometimes, it takes a moron to move things Forward graham4anything Dec 2012 #5

There is always another topic to address in this godforsaken nation. But Costas said what he felt. WinkyDink Dec 2012 #6

We all have our opinions. That's why we're here : ). nt rDigital Dec 2012 #102

If you don't love the gun, that makes you a moron??? nt kelliekat44 Dec 2012 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author ann--- Dec 2012 #84

Yeah, that's exactly what he said.... PavePusher Dec 2012 #107

LOL! Spazito Dec 2012 #8

Unrec...he advocated for a very good cause... joeybee12 Dec 2012 #9

+1 BainsBane Dec 2012 #53

Would you be as excited if he had advocated for what others believe... Lightbulb_on Dec 2012 #94

Fail! jorno67 Dec 2012 #10

He's a moron because he doesn't share your fetish? 99Forever Dec 2012 #11

There are many purist on DU that can't see a larger picture. Domestic violence is bluestate10 Dec 2012 #22

Hear, hear! Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #24

He was doing a story on a sports related tragedy. Railing against war on drugs seems more political. JaneyVee Dec 2012 #12

You're right, Mental illness and the NFL's cult of violence would have made better topics. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #131

Because violence and guns are entirely unrelated. BainsBane Dec 2012 #169

I see what you are saying. rDigital Dec 2012 #173

But guns are far more efficient BainsBane Dec 2012 #178

I can appreciate your perspective and I respect it. Here's more of mine. rDigital Dec 2012 #179

I am all for access to mental health care BainsBane Dec 2012 #180

A few of my high school friends might still be with us if they had received the proper care. : ( rDigital Dec 2012 #181

I don't think that what he did was moronic. Wait Wut Dec 2012 #13

May he go the way of Hank Williams Jr. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #128

Oh my - Gun toting tough guy is complaining about hurt feelings... srican69 Dec 2012 #14

You don't need a licence to buy a car, or to operate it on private property. PavePusher Dec 2012 #108

Other things not in the Constitution: Dark n Stormy Knight Dec 2012 #116

You're so pleasant. I wish that DU had more posters of your caliber. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #129

It was hardly a "cheap shot." Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #15

Attention...um....world. Got a message? Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #17

We all have opinions. :) I'm no authority, it's all good. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #97

Unrec. With everything going on in the world, you get upset over a sports yakker FSogol Dec 2012 #18

Unrec. Your not caring doesn't make my point irrelevant. Also, note the recs. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #132

I respectfully disagree. nt mfcorey1 Dec 2012 #19

more then appropriate rtassi Dec 2012 #20

I'd be pissed too if a sportscaster had more common sense than I did. nt Comrade_McKenzie Dec 2012 #21

LOL BainsBane Dec 2012 #54

Why would anyone be mad about that? nt rDigital Dec 2012 #139

Costas is just over-the-head of gun culture. Kind of like those who saw climate change, bigotry, Hoyt Dec 2012 #23

Yes, he is a moron for preaching his fears and politics during a sporting event regjoe Dec 2012 #25

Unrec for stupid NRA talking points...nt joeybee12 Dec 2012 #32

Ah, the notorious "UNREC" regjoe Dec 2012 #40

Facts? Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #47

As Michael Moore pointed out... Archae Dec 2012 #52

Canada also has much stricter gun control laws than the U.S. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #55

If Canada does, why are there as many as there are in the US? Archae Dec 2012 #59

Just a brief sample: Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #61

The NRA no longer has the power it once did. Archae Dec 2012 #66

Good, then we agree on something. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #69

What's stopping them? Archae Dec 2012 #72

I'm not getting you. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #73

Mostly they are blocked due to bought-and-paid-for politicians. Archae Dec 2012 #74

So they do have power. Got it. n/t PavePusher Dec 2012 #109

probably wouldn't hurt to do some basic research before arguing against something frylock Dec 2012 #64

We have sensible gun control... Spazito Dec 2012 #60

Because Canada didn't come from the wild wild west idolize the gun culture graham4anything Dec 2012 #79

Men cause violence BainsBane Dec 2012 #172

what you posted was opinion.. frylock Dec 2012 #63

Nothing? regjoe Dec 2012 #88

opinion; opinion; fact; opinion frylock Dec 2012 #147

So why are you so fucking afraid BainsBane Dec 2012 #177

Hmmmm? regjoe Dec 2012 #200

Why is it anti rights BainsBane Dec 2012 #217

"Inanimate" objects that have the capability of becoming quite animate. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #188

Bravo!! MountainMama Dec 2012 #202

"Gun enthusiast?" LOL! regjoe Dec 2012 #204

The problem is, folks like you cry bloody murder on the "regulated and controlled" aspect. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #212

Unrec for using the term 'talking points" ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #41

he didn't mention the constitution or gun control BainsBane Dec 2012 #58

He didn't talk about any of that BainsBane Dec 2012 #171

He's a smart guy BeyondGeography Dec 2012 #26

So why did Costas do so badly during the London Olympics? Archae Dec 2012 #67

Unrec. HappyMe Dec 2012 #27

Good thing you don't GET to decide what issue he cares about and when he talks about it. phleshdef Dec 2012 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Dec 2012 #29

Samesies! nt rDigital Dec 2012 #125

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Dec 2012 #142

No, just that I feel the same way as you do. Happy Tuesday. : ) nt rDigital Dec 2012 #143

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Dec 2012 #146

Grow up ... he gave his personal opinion and I happen to agree with him .... MindMover Dec 2012 #30

I'm giving my personal opinion and I disagree with him. rDigital Dec 2012 #130

says the former gungeon member quinnox Dec 2012 #31

he went after the precious, yes he did.... dionysus Dec 2012 #33

Regardless; fredamae Dec 2012 #34

Don't you have a War on Christams to wage... Viking12 Dec 2012 #35

Dennis Miller would never have done that, right, Cha-Chi? Ian David Dec 2012 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Dec 2012 #46

Dennis Miller is another moron, but not the subject of this OP. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #134

Quit Whining. You've Still Got FoxNews On Your Side. (nt) Paladin Dec 2012 #37

But you're okay with the late Charlton Heston's public posturing for guns, guns, guns? VOX Dec 2012 #38

You present a poor argument and a false dichotomy to boot. nt. rDigital Dec 2012 #135

Post And Run Dirty Socialist Dec 2012 #42

Back now, did you want something? nt rDigital Dec 2012 #137

I want to hear more about the suicide states for former NFL players Capt. Obvious Dec 2012 #43

I guess it's not a big deal for you, but the suicide rate for men rDigital Dec 2012 #138

I don't know if I would say moron sarisataka Dec 2012 #44

First rule of Gun Club DefenseLawyer Dec 2012 #45

Great, get yourself a show and then you can decide what topics YOU'D like to discuss. Lex Dec 2012 #48

Whatever - but he was 100% correct to speak out about guns and violence n/t malaise Dec 2012 #49

Just For The Record, Ladies and Gentlemen, Check Out the Tons O' Fun Transparency Page The Magistrate Dec 2012 #50

Crushing poverty didn't kill the NFL player and his girlfriend BainsBane Dec 2012 #51

I thought this was sarcasm when I saw the title. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2012 #57

Looks like he got to you Politicub Dec 2012 #62

Football Rules - 32,000 Dead American's MEH! otohara Dec 2012 #65

Wow. hifiguy Dec 2012 #70

Last night Lawrence O'Donnell said something along the line of... Little Star Dec 2012 #71

I love how gungeoneers FAIL here when they get brave enough to wander out of the gungeon. Electric Monk Dec 2012 #75

do not reinstate.... mike_c Dec 2012 #76

I APPLAUD HIM FOR HIS STATEMENT!! watercolors Dec 2012 #77

"His own political ends?" Is he running for office or something? Chorophyll Dec 2012 #78

As an obvious football fan 4_TN_TITANS Dec 2012 #80

UnRec for you and your comment. GoneOffShore Dec 2012 #81

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This message was self-deleted by its author ann--- Dec 2012 #83

Awesome thread.... Kalidurga Dec 2012 #85

Thanks, somebody had to do it. : ). nt rDigital Dec 2012 #103

LOLOL Skittles Dec 2012 #87

whatever...............nt Demonaut Dec 2012 #89

So the culture around a game is more violent DevonRex Dec 2012 #90

Wow.. it sounds like the horror of his opinion SomethingFishy Dec 2012 #91

How about we all just order sushi and call it a night ? : ) nt rDigital Dec 2012 #174

bullshit. it was a football player who committed the murder/suicide....i wasn't insulted one bit. spanone Dec 2012 #92

Not really. He went whole hog on handguns while simultaneously ignoring rDigital Dec 2012 #153

Here is a name he overlooked. Chris Benoit. Great Caesars Ghost Dec 2012 #93

The Pro Athlete who killed his whole family with his bare hands. : ( rDigital Dec 2012 #95

exactly, it would be no different if Joven didn't have a gun. Great Caesars Ghost Dec 2012 #110

If your definition Dark n Stormy Knight Dec 2012 #96

Obviously, Bob Costas isn't on the same level of such world renowned intellectuals Moses2SandyKoufax Dec 2012 #104

+1. Hoyt Dec 2012 #114

Exactly! And it also helps if they're psychotic jerks. Dark n Stormy Knight Dec 2012 #115

There is no such thing as a respected journalist...they are entertainers, just like the team members ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #119

An OJ reference? Moses2SandyKoufax Dec 2012 #121

I had not seen a OJ reference previously, but am not paying the story much mind ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #123

Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #98

You aren't likely to find anyone more favorable to the right to keep and bear arms than me TheKentuckian Dec 2012 #99

I think what he did was fine. I think the complaining about (gasp!) social discussion in a football fishwax Dec 2012 #101

Why does he have less of a right to speak than, say, Limbaugh? alarimer Dec 2012 #106

He's allowed to have an opinion. Now he's paying for it. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #113

Gun nuts need guns. sarcasmo Dec 2012 #111

I must have missed the part where Costas was required to check with you Downtown Hound Dec 2012 #118

You definitely missed it. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #126

Fuck Costas Berserker Dec 2012 #120

As opposed to the stunning intellect you've just demonstrated here. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #122

To Bob the Blowhard... -..__... Dec 2012 #124

well you can wish in one hand and shit in the other.. frylock Dec 2012 #155

You got lucky. A jury voted 3-3. Electric Monk Dec 2012 #184

Yes. Let's Dixie Chick Bob Costas for speaking his mind on an important topic. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #189

uh oh.. costas doesnt like the precioussssssss, no he doesn't... dionysus Dec 2012 #207

Guns! bongbong Dec 2012 #133

It's been a while, BB. Good to hear from you. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #140

Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #136

He's a public figure. There's no need to get personal. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #144

This is news? AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #141

It's always something. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #145

The NFL doesn't give a shit SHRED Dec 2012 #150

They do only to the point it impacts the brand and the gate ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #157

don't forget rape. crazyjoe Dec 2012 #151

Football players CHOOSE their violence. Guns are such that your personal choices can have little patrice Dec 2012 #152

I can definitely understand this sentiment. Solid post. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #163

Project Much ?? WillyT Dec 2012 #154

No, not really. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #160

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This message was self-deleted by its author rDigital Dec 2012 #159

You defended your position in that thread. Warren Stupidity Dec 2012 #164

This message was self-deleted by its author rDigital Dec 2012 #165

Nope. He's right. Arugula Latte Dec 2012 #161

Thank you for participating in the conversation. : ) nt rDigital Dec 2012 #162

The tipping point on guns might finally be at hand MightyMopar Dec 2012 #166

In which direction? In the last 30 years concealed carry went from an obscurity in a couple states rDigital Dec 2012 #167

I disagree with almost everything Costas said tularetom Dec 2012 #168

I'm not saying that it should be illegal for him to say anything, just that it was ill advised and rDigital Dec 2012 #170

Yes... BY All Means, Let's Not Let Reality Iggy Dec 2012 #185

He should have mentioned all of that. But now to the industry he makes his living yakking about, freshwest Dec 2012 #182

Agreed. Another breath of fresh air from the freshness factory. Always a pleasure, FW. : ) nt rDigital Dec 2012 #183

So glad to have seen your post. Thank you. n/t Judi Lynn Dec 2012 #186

What media inducing fear? nt Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #193

Oh, here's one of them: freshwest Dec 2012 #194

Can't disagree with those 4 things... MrMickeysMom Dec 2012 #187

A most standard response LanternWaste Dec 2012 #190

The gun lobby has been hijacking America for its own political ends for too long. DainBramaged Dec 2012 #191

cheap shot? ha, right. Raffi Ella Dec 2012 #192

Discuss all you like, the issue has already been decided. Pacafishmate Dec 2012 #197

Do you still believe that gun control supporters are holocaust enablers? apocalypsehow Dec 2012 #195

. Rex Dec 2012 #199

"holocaust enablers" Kolesar Dec 2012 #205

Yep - and that isn't even the HALF of it. n/t. apocalypsehow Dec 2012 #216

... apocalypsehow Dec 2012 #196

... apocalypsehow Dec 2012 #198

Last I checked, this country still has freedom of speech liberal N proud Dec 2012 #201

Agreed, and I am simply doing the same as he. He's a public figure, harsh criticism is expected. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #203

You're not a public figure. You're a gungeoneer with a significant number of hidden posts Kolesar Dec 2012 #206

Thread disruption is not appreciated. If you have a problem. rDigital Dec 2012 #208

Go outside and play basketball or something Kolesar Dec 2012 #209

Sure. rDigital Dec 2012 #210

+1,000. n/t. apocalypsehow Dec 2012 #215

What you are doing is hanging a tag on him because you don't like what he said liberal N proud Dec 2012 #211

Exactly. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #213

I can appreciate your perspective. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #214

It's been 12 days and I still think this post is moronic. n/t ellisonz Dec 2012 #219