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bongbong

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33. Yadda yadda yadda
Thu Dec 27, 2012, 08:24 PM
Dec 2012

> Most of the people on DU who own guns are not NRA members and hold a middle position on the debate.

Seeing NRA Talking Points being repeated is my definition of trolling, and is especially despicable on a Liberal chatboard. I only react with disgust when I see those Talking Points or some variation thereof.

Your response to me was, basically, "terminology changes" (BTW, you were the only one to address the point). The upshot of that proves a secondary point, that some other replies pointed out - focusing on gun minutiae is another diversionary NRA tactic. Luckily, the braintrust at the NRA are like so many other repig braintrusts. They're only "braintrusts" if you compare them to grade schoolers. Thus, their tactics are as transparent as glass.

I do have nothing but contempt for parrots, whether they say "Polly wants a cracker" or "guns don't kill people, people kill people", or "more guns make you safer", or any of the other 9,844 NRA Talking Points that DU Liberals have been subjected to since Newtown.

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Whining about gun minutiae [View all] bongbong Dec 2012 OP
why after complaining about gun minutiae do you add to it? either don't complain or don't add, HiPointDem Dec 2012 #1
You're kidding, right? bongbong Dec 2012 #3
not at all. and you may think that was a clever comeback, but it wasn't. HiPointDem Dec 2012 #5
Right back at you, ace bongbong Dec 2012 #6
lol. yeah, sharp as a tack, you are. have fun. HiPointDem Dec 2012 #10
LOL bongbong Dec 2012 #12
All he really has is his bong and his rolling smiley rl6214 Dec 2012 #51
LOL bongbong Dec 2012 #63
"You delicate flowers" rl6214 Dec 2012 #85
"Gun Humpers" & "Delicate Flowers"... OneMoreDemocrat Dec 2012 #2
Gun humpers bongbong Dec 2012 #4
Maybe... OneMoreDemocrat Dec 2012 #9
Crazy bongbong Dec 2012 #15
Forty percent of gun owners are Dems Mojorabbit Dec 2012 #59
Oh boy bongbong Dec 2012 #78
That's a throwback to the older definition of "automatic". The ad dates to 1966. NutmegYankee Dec 2012 #7
Oh Really? bongbong Dec 2012 #8
This is why the NFA calls any gun that fires more than one round on a trigger pull a "Machine Gun". NutmegYankee Dec 2012 #13
LOL bongbong Dec 2012 #17
If people are picking at you on details, it's likely because of your attitude. NutmegYankee Dec 2012 #21
Crazy bongbong Dec 2012 #22
I know the cartoon. NutmegYankee Dec 2012 #23
+1 n/t Ashgrey77 Dec 2012 #25
Yadda yadda yadda bongbong Dec 2012 #33
I have not presented to you a single NRA talking point. NutmegYankee Dec 2012 #38
The Terminology changes are why most big laws have a definition section. NutmegYankee Dec 2012 #41
NRA talking points = inconvenient facts? krispos42 Dec 2012 #56
LOL bongbong Dec 2012 #60
I was thinking the factually-devoid side of the argument krispos42 Dec 2012 #66
???? bongbong Dec 2012 #70
Since bushmasters nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #64
So are pump-action shotguns and bolt-action rifles and semiautomatic handguns. krispos42 Dec 2012 #67
Nice try nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #68
+1 obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #76
Posting gun grabber bullshit Jenoch Dec 2012 #32
LOL bongbong Dec 2012 #34
But he is banned from that group now so he can't. rl6214 Dec 2012 #52
This message was self-deleted by its author Hoyt Dec 2012 #54
LOL bongbong Dec 2012 #61
Brady bunch talking points? laundry_queen Dec 2012 #75
Which side of the 2nd amendment, nothing to hide there rl6214 Dec 2012 #86
LOL. Nice attempt at dodging. nt laundry_queen Dec 2012 #87
Yeah, Right. Paladin Dec 2012 #29
I'm a gun activist? NutmegYankee Dec 2012 #30
You might have to take reality into account... OneMoreDemocrat Dec 2012 #14
It changed in '68 nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #16
Yes bongbong Dec 2012 #18
Them are not happy to be honest nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #19
No, not Remington... sarisataka Dec 2012 #11
You're right! bongbong Dec 2012 #20
Now I'm feeling really, really old. ehrenfeucht games Dec 2012 #24
Weren't you a crewman on Columbus's ship or something? NutmegYankee Dec 2012 #26
I notice this too, all the time lanlady Dec 2012 #27
Next time, ask them how they can vote for President if they don't know all the details CTyankee Dec 2012 #31
Good point! bongbong Dec 2012 #37
I don't know why we didn't think of this earlier. Let's not be bullied by these guys. CTyankee Dec 2012 #39
In real life, when an NRA person tries to shut me down with the terminology argument, I have Squinch Dec 2012 #57
Love it! OF COURSE, they can't answer you! There is no answer! The NRA hasn't given CTyankee Dec 2012 #58
Ignorance on your part serves the NRA well hack89 Dec 2012 #49
Gun Minutiae Is Irrelevant - It Is Meant To Redirect The Discussion So The Fact That Guns Kill cantbeserious Dec 2012 #28
Why not be honest and state that you wish to ban all firearms? spin Dec 2012 #35
Lovely diversion attempt bongbong Dec 2012 #36
Yes, it is true that over half a century terminology can change. ... spin Dec 2012 #40
Why do those who a month ago laughed at any talk of gun restrictions now want a "productive dialog?" Hoyt Dec 2012 #42
Because some of us actually want to reduce gun violence. ... spin Dec 2012 #44
After promoting more guns in more places, you now want to do something. Good. Hoyt Dec 2012 #46
Called his bluff... bongbong Dec 2012 #47
In my posts I have often said that I actually try to discourage people from buying a firearm ... spin Dec 2012 #48
Nice idea to limit guns bongbong Dec 2012 #72
In some cases it has believe it or not. ... spin Dec 2012 #73
OK, how about a list of cars, vs equivalent guns. RC Dec 2012 #43
It might actually be fun to do that but I fail to see how it would accomplish anything useful. (n/t) spin Dec 2012 #45
Back to the bong I see rl6214 Dec 2012 #50
Whining about whining Jim Warren Dec 2012 #53
1966... that's how far back, huh? krispos42 Dec 2012 #55
LOL bongbong Dec 2012 #62
If you seriously believe that insulting those you disagree with will accomplish anything ... spin Dec 2012 #79
Thanks bongbong Dec 2012 #81
I have no problem giving free advise. Take it for what it is worth. (n/t) spin Dec 2012 #83
The definition of "Assault Rifle" dates back even further. DanTex Dec 2012 #80
Obligatory auto-post closeupready Dec 2012 #65
I own a 270 BAR. ileus Dec 2012 #69
Whatever you need bongbong Dec 2012 #71
You don't know the purpose of a 270 BAR do you? ileus Dec 2012 #74
LOL bongbong Dec 2012 #77
Your post made it sound like a 270BAR is for conceal carry or HD. ileus Dec 2012 #82
You Mean A .270 Caliber Browning Semi-Auto, Don't You? Paladin Dec 2012 #84
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