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93. The image portrays the inbalance, not my singular agenda.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] L0oniX Jan 2013 OP

Once RWNJ radio hosts stop sending people to troll us, or we stop feeding them (nt) Recursion Jan 2013 #1

Significant change is in the air, and these conversations must be had. These -are- really big news. Fire Walk With Me Jan 2013 #2

Most people come here for news and to discuss that news. L0oniX Jan 2013 #5

Change is difficult. It's my hope that things will remain similar to what they were after guns are Fire Walk With Me Jan 2013 #24

I didn't join DU to become part of a anti-gun or pro-gun group. n/t L0oniX Jan 2013 #34

There have been well over 400 gun deaths in the US since Sandy Hook. It's time to face the issue Fire Walk With Me Jan 2013 #38

IMO it's delussional to think that anything discussed here is going to change laws. n/t L0oniX Jan 2013 #44

Populist opinion and action has the power to shake the entire world. Look at Rush Limbaugh, losing Fire Walk With Me Jan 2013 #51

There are not that many active members on DU. The total membership count includes... L0oniX Jan 2013 #54

I will not be silent on issues requiring positive change. Ever. To each, their own. Peace. Fire Walk With Me Jan 2013 #64

There is a lot of important news being buried under Mojorabbit Jan 2013 #48

GD is rarely a source of really important news issues, but is a great place for large scale issue Fire Walk With Me Jan 2013 #61

All worthy important topics and topics I am interested in. Mojorabbit Jan 2013 #71

The "no guns" rule was put there for a reason. dixiegrrrrl Jan 2013 #112

While I agree ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #68

+1 Scuba Jan 2013 #25

What conversations? JoeyT Jan 2013 #35

In a Meta sort of way, it's also time for that sort of thing to end and for reasonable Fire Walk With Me Jan 2013 #39

that'sabout the gist of it nt backwoodsbob Jan 2013 #40

It doesn't seem the old rules apply anymore. HooptieWagon Jan 2013 #3

If that's the real world, then that's the world I want to know about. randome Jan 2013 #7

I am truly disgusted with current direction at DU but this has happened several times. gordianot Jan 2013 #4

Yes but this has been going on long enough IMO. I am sure I am not alone with that thought. L0oniX Jan 2013 #8

+1 grahamhgreen Jan 2013 #12

When you want to talk about the Pentagon, how can you do so without addressing the gun industry? nt ancianita Jan 2013 #46

Great point. The Pentagon is the biggest gun nut in the room. n/t L0oniX Jan 2013 #52

Their justification of the weapons industry's saturating this nation has been "defense/protection." ancianita Jan 2013 #59

The Pentagon is the civilian connection to the military. "defense/protection" is the reasoning used L0oniX Jan 2013 #62

And now its time for the civilian command to reassert control. If weapons/gun industry lobbyists ancianita Jan 2013 #66

I would love to see an accounting for the US being the BIG GUN of the world but... L0oniX Jan 2013 #70

"An accounting" won't make itself happen. It takes an aware, engaged and active public that ancianita Jan 2013 #85

Oh I already have 4 more tabs open to other news sources... L0oniX Jan 2013 #89

This will pass. But for now it's got to be dealt with. Always give DU'ers space and time to change. ancianita Jan 2013 #98

These topics that you are grumbling about are part of Skidmore Jan 2013 #6

If you want to change DU forum policy then address them with an admin. L0oniX Jan 2013 #13

These topics are not really big news now? Skidmore Jan 2013 #74

Since when does "big news" stay big news indefinitely? L0oniX Jan 2013 #80

It doesn't. However, currently Skidmore Jan 2013 #99

"brain injury" ah that a big one with me ...I detest public tax supported brain bashing/football. L0oniX Jan 2013 #102

Admins, please start tossing the gun threads back into the gungeon. n/t irisblue Jan 2013 #9

agreed nt steve2470 Jan 2013 #11

Yes, please! eom City Lights Jan 2013 #19

+++ agree. Eleanors38 Jan 2013 #27

in some ways though hfojvt Jan 2013 #32

+1 MadrasT Jan 2013 #43

+1 L0oniX Jan 2013 #45

I'm not sure how many dozens (hundreds?) of people here closeupready Jan 2013 #56

+ 1 eom BlueCaliDem Jan 2013 #58

Because the first major change in federal regulation of firearms in two decades... Spider Jerusalem Jan 2013 #10

If we're going all 1994, DU will melt down leftstreet Jan 2013 #14

This is GD ...by "general" it is implied that it will not be all one sided or all one topic. L0oniX Jan 2013 #15

Indeed. And lots of other topics are in fact discussed. Spider Jerusalem Jan 2013 #17

Some of us have IMO a more balanced world view and interests... L0oniX Jan 2013 #31

Then please talk about those other things instead of bitching Spider Jerusalem Jan 2013 #42

You obviously are part of the problem - "bitching". n/t L0oniX Jan 2013 #47

Guns are big news now, no need to be jealous. bettyellen Jan 2013 #81

Oh so now I am "jealous" ...that's poor attemp at reframing the thread. n/t L0oniX Jan 2013 #97

Well, you'd rather attention go somewhere else... bettyellen Jan 2013 #105

It's your choice to be balanced or other. Sorry if that image makes you uncomfortable... L0oniX Jan 2013 #109

If you want more attention to something, then make compelling OPs... bettyellen Jan 2013 #117

Our leaders? You mean the ones who have wars going on that now want to control guns here? L0oniX Jan 2013 #118

It will be big news when it happens, until then...................? George II Jan 2013 #87

We now return you to our regular flamewar Fumesucker Jan 2013 #16

GFD ...General Flamewar Discussion. I like it. n/t L0oniX Jan 2013 #20

There's an idea! Coyotl Jan 2013 #18

Why bother to have topic controls then? L0oniX Jan 2013 #22

GD RULES = "No posts about Israel/Palestine, religion, guns, showbiz, or sports unless ..." Coyotl Jan 2013 #30

I get what you're saying JReed Jan 2013 #21

the gun battle does seem to be one of the longest running issues du jour ever hfojvt Jan 2013 #23

Aurora shooting discussion was allowed in GD for a week. HooptieWagon Jan 2013 #36

Doesn't this post belong in Meta? OmahaBlueDog Jan 2013 #26

No it isn't. It's support for the rules. n/t L0oniX Jan 2013 #33

NORMAL? hobbit709 Jan 2013 #28

Nope JustAnotherGen Jan 2013 #29

the NRA would love it if there was no open discussion, they do best when hidden graham4anything Jan 2013 #37

Nice round about way of saying that this thread has an NRA agenda. L0oniX Jan 2013 #49

you have your pet issues(that picture shows your issue graham4anything Jan 2013 #91

The image portrays the inbalance, not my singular agenda. L0oniX Jan 2013 #93

Agreed. If GD can't handle life and death issues that lately pervade/invade the general welfare ancianita Jan 2013 #55

I dearly hope so elfin Jan 2013 #41

I don't mind the gun threads. yardwork Jan 2013 #50

For the most part there is no rational discussion about guns. L0oniX Jan 2013 #60

That could be said about posts on DU in general. yardwork Jan 2013 #65

No. I don't believe so. closeupready Jan 2013 #53

GD is now just an auxillary of the Gungeon and the Admins are fine with that. Its their website.... Rowdyboy Jan 2013 #57

There are plenty of website devoted to the gun issue ...anti and pro. L0oniX Jan 2013 #67

I, too, won't renew my Star membership if it continues. closeupready Jan 2013 #69

Guns and gun violence are part of the policy discussion. They belong in DU GD,not a forum set aside.. Agnosticsherbet Jan 2013 #63

If you want to change GD topic policy then complain about it to the admins. n/t L0oniX Jan 2013 #78

We just haven't had a long, hot, sweaty sex thread in awhile Blue_Tires Jan 2013 #72

I worry someone will start shooting at chemtrails leftstreet Jan 2013 #76

Our opinion EarlG Jan 2013 #73

!! Welcome to DU troll !! leftstreet Jan 2013 #86

Thanks, EarlG, for clarifying. intheflow Jan 2013 #101

A woman was breastfeeding at Olive Garden and asked to see my receipt. I said, "No." OnyxCollie Jan 2013 #75

Evil you... nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #95

You should have shown her your corn flakes. Arkansas Granny Jan 2013 #106

Not until you kill that fucking gnat! Fuddnik Jan 2013 #77

I welcome your hate. LMAO n/t L0oniX Jan 2013 #104

Very good point....and you left out "support Democrats", seems that is a lost art here too. George II Jan 2013 #79

...as well as being a Democratic big tent. Yea I wish we had some of the old bloggers... L0oniX Jan 2013 #84

WTF is normal? Taverner Jan 2013 #82

Define 'normal.' PDJane Jan 2013 #83

Forgive me, but are we having a national nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #88

"we" ...not so much on other news websites as is here. Besides that... L0oniX Jan 2013 #111

Has it ever been normal? I doubt it. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #90

Man you said it! K&R Populist_Prole Jan 2013 #92

... L0oniX Jan 2013 #107

What is irritating the hell out of me HappyMe Jan 2013 #94

..as what has happened here. The thread is/was about topic rules. L0oniX Jan 2013 #100

I wish it would. Every thread is now a rant about guns, sexism or racism. LittleBlue Jan 2013 #96

Right now politics, issues, and current events are all about guns - lynne Jan 2013 #103

Are there sins or just sinners? Are there miracles or just dumb luck? Are there guns or ammo? DainBramaged Jan 2013 #108

I thought you had me on ignore. n/t L0oniX Jan 2013 #110

I'm still mad at you, u still mad bro? DainBramaged Jan 2013 #113

Not angry at you ...but I hate that damned cat. Dang wife is all over that thing. n/t L0oniX Jan 2013 #115

The OP, now deleted, was discussing whether or not gun discussions belong in GD. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #114

A self-delete would work out better imo. Rex Jan 2013 #116