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Solly Mack

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43. Why would one change my mind about the other?

Fri Feb 8, 2013, 12:59 AM

Feb 2013

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I disagree with a policy. That doesn't mean I believe I need to hoard guns because one day I'll be fighting the government in combat.

America has problems. I don't think those problems have risen to the level of armed conflict.

The best way to prevent a tyrannical government is to be informed. Vote. Don't be afraid to protest. Don't be afraid to question government. Don't allow your prejudices and fears to dictate your beliefs and actions.

I honestly don't know of a left-wing group of people hoarding guns from fear of a tyrannical government. I do know Democrats that own guns - but not because they are saving up for the day they go into combat against the government.

No guns in my house, btw.

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Does Obama's green-light on assassination of Americans change your view [View all] demwing Feb 2013 OP

Not A Whisker, Sir: They Remain Sunk In Paranoid Delusion, Same As They Ever Were The Magistrate Feb 2013 #1

There it is! MADem Feb 2013 #26

Concur - thanks quaker bill Feb 2013 #49

At which the thread usefully concludes. Robb Feb 2013 #52

Well isn't that special! demwing Feb 2013 #55

My, you sound upset. Robb Feb 2013 #62

"Your conflation failed" demwing Feb 2013 #65

You're a supporter of targeted assassination of Americans, though. I think he meant to engage Romulox Feb 2013 #57

I Recognize, Sir, That Combatants Are At Hazard In War, Whatever Their Birthplace Might Be The Magistrate Feb 2013 #63

The obvious problem is the lack of required proof. demwing Feb 2013 #66

The Obvious Problem, Sir, Is the Co-Mingling Of Categories The Magistrate Feb 2013 #69

I believe you are missing the bigger picture demwing Feb 2013 #71

And It Looks To Me Like You Are Trying To Avoid The Particulars, Sir The Magistrate Feb 2013 #75

By this logic, we should give up on gun control demwing Feb 2013 #77

The Actual Particulars Of The Deaths, Sir The Magistrate Feb 2013 #82

Yes, I'm in agreement with you Rider3 Feb 2013 #76

An amateur gun nut vs. trained sniper with a mission to kill? liberal N proud Feb 2013 #2

We already did derby378 Feb 2013 #4

Hint - France isn't coming this time liberal N proud Feb 2013 #13

That, Sir, is Distorted To The Point Of Being Flatly A-Historic The Magistrate Feb 2013 #19

Lacking that gunpowder, and your few little gun nuts turn out to be ... well, just nuts. LanternWaste Feb 2013 #97

"A few gun nuts" or maybe a few more? demwing Feb 2013 #5

A few gun nutz on horse back, with pre WW1, single shot rifles, defeated Russia in Afghanistan. RC Feb 2013 #41

Flat Nonesense, Sir The Magistrate Feb 2013 #64

Yeah, you're correct. RC Feb 2013 #83

But They Were Not Even Then Holding their Own, Sir, As You Described The Magistrate Feb 2013 #87

Their Fear Is Real - Their Paranoia May Be Misplaced cantbeserious Feb 2013 #3

"Does Obama's green-light on assassination of American terrorists change your view" sagat Feb 2013 #6

Fair enough, but... demwing Feb 2013 #7

As long as they target Al Qaeda gholtron Feb 2013 #90

WTF? will my glock stop a drone I can't see? rustydog Feb 2013 #8

I'm curious - which took the bigger leap? demwing Feb 2013 #9

That second point tblue Feb 2013 #14

... Leslie Valley Feb 2013 #10

game, set, upi402 Feb 2013 #45

Kick back and have a glass of wine. It's good for the blood and blood takes oxygen to the brain. lonestarnot Feb 2013 #11

I'm consistently against both, but yes, I do see the hypocrisy. Bonobo Feb 2013 #12

Agreed on all points. /nt demwing Feb 2013 #32

No. The US is intent on Global Empire. The home folk are already owned, lock, stock and barrel. libdem4life Feb 2013 #15

Post removed Post removed Feb 2013 #16

+100. nt. OldDem2012 Feb 2013 #17

Nope, nope, and nope. MotherPetrie Feb 2013 #18

Is that you Berserker Feb 2013 #60

What does that mean? Please explain because I have no idea. MotherPetrie Feb 2013 #61

With that display Berserker Feb 2013 #67

You obviously did not comprehend my post in the slightest then MotherPetrie Feb 2013 #91

They're not really afraid of Govt, only the black guy. Never a word from them under white (R) prez. JaneyVee Feb 2013 #20

What is your theory about how to respond to non-state agencies that are, in effect, devoted struggle4progress Feb 2013 #21

Good question. But don't expect a rational answer. The holding hands, kumbaya urge bluestate10 Feb 2013 #25

I can pretty much tell that you have no clue what I believe here demwing Feb 2013 #36

"Do you think there would be no political repercussions?" demwing Feb 2013 #29

Thanks. elleng Feb 2013 #37

Your theory tama Feb 2013 #46

(1) I never supported W's Iraq adventure, and I thought from the start that the WMD noise struggle4progress Feb 2013 #93

Questions have premises tama Feb 2013 #98

Only if ACORN stole the election for Obama uponit7771 Feb 2013 #22

Is that you Alex? Tarheel_Dem Feb 2013 #23

Killing a terrorist isn't assassination. nt bluestate10 Feb 2013 #24

How about a suspected terrorist?? Angry Dragon Feb 2013 #27

Who's the terrorist demwing Feb 2013 #28

Right. elleng Feb 2013 #35

OK tama Feb 2013 #47

Nope Solly Mack Feb 2013 #30

Why? demwing Feb 2013 #33

Why would one change my mind about the other? Solly Mack Feb 2013 #43

I never mentioned gun hoarding demwing Feb 2013 #56

You said gun nuts. Solly Mack Feb 2013 #59

I put the term in quotes demwing Feb 2013 #74

Allrighty then. Solly Mack Feb 2013 #86

Nope. Nt abelenkpe Feb 2013 #31

No, and NOT assassination, which is elleng Feb 2013 #34

thank you! dlwickham Feb 2013 #39

"To murder (a prominent person) by surprise attack, as for political reasons." demwing Feb 2013 #40

There is nothing "prominent" about a dillweed I have never heard of. quaker bill Feb 2013 #50

I'm sure that all the people on our kill list will be relieved demwing Feb 2013 #51

A pimple on your nose is prominent demwing Feb 2013 #58

So, by your standards quaker bill Feb 2013 #89

Al Qaeda is a pretty loose organization fujiyama Feb 2013 #42

no dlwickham Feb 2013 #38

do liberals support a initary executive whacking citizens? upi402 Feb 2013 #44

Nope, they're just as crazy as ever. JoePhilly Feb 2013 #48

"takes up arms against the United States" demwing Feb 2013 #53

Robbing a bank, even one that is federally ensured, is not ... JoePhilly Feb 2013 #54

Nope. I'm still against killing people with guns or drones. Tierra_y_Libertad Feb 2013 #68

As am I / nt demwing Feb 2013 #73

A drone, a cruise missile, a helicopter gunship, special forces. CJCRANE Feb 2013 #70

Civil rights should not be protected based on popular opinion. /nt demwing Feb 2013 #72

No gcomeau Feb 2013 #78

That depends on your view on Gun Control, doesn't it? /nt demwing Feb 2013 #79

No, actually it doesn't. -eom gcomeau Feb 2013 #80

Well, since you won't share the details of your opinion demwing Feb 2013 #81

I'll give you one hint... gcomeau Feb 2013 #84

First , you seem to assume I favor owning an assault weapon demwing Feb 2013 #85

Read the "you" as generic. gcomeau Feb 2013 #88

Got any examples of these assasinated Americans? jambo101 Feb 2013 #92

No. The government will always have superior force. -nt- DireStrike Feb 2013 #94

unrelated nt Deep13 Feb 2013 #95

How precisely would a hand gun protect me from a drone...? LanternWaste Feb 2013 #96

Not my issue demwing Feb 2013 #99