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43. Like fundamentalists of all ideological stripes, they distort facts to match their ideology instead
Mon Apr 22, 2013, 09:17 AM
Apr 2013

of the other way around.

Same thinking as those who claim background checks and health insurance for poor people are state tyranny.

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So, if a tornado is going to hit, [View all] boston bean Apr 2013 OP
I just hide the threads Marrah_G Apr 2013 #1
Pathetic dorkzilla Apr 2013 #12
I truly felt that the reaction here in MA boston bean Apr 2013 #14
I agree with you Robyn66 Apr 2013 #33
Let me see malaise Apr 2013 #2
I think there's a contingent that thinks any display of force MineralMan Apr 2013 #3
nothing says "tornadoes win!" more than sheltering in cellars and bathtubs! renegade000 Apr 2013 #4
I go play in the streets to thumb my nose at the tornadoists. Liberal Veteran Apr 2013 #5
Dangerous ThoughtCriminal Apr 2013 #15
The only thing that can stop a bad tornado is a good guy with a gun. TeamPooka Apr 2013 #31
Or a good tornado with a gun... Javaman Apr 2013 #48
This made me LOL! boston bean Apr 2013 #8
DUzy worthy! Brother Buzz Apr 2013 #11
Ha ha! Perfect! distantearlywarning Apr 2013 #17
Good one nobodyspecial Apr 2013 #20
God damn tornadoes. Dr. Strange Apr 2013 #27
Ok, that's funny. redqueen Apr 2013 #32
Tornadoes ALWAYS win. Jamastiene Apr 2013 #38
Another refusenik here. I figured I was immune. From them and lightning. I'm batting 100 so far. freshwest Apr 2013 #41
i look for a mobile home park DeadEyeDyck Apr 2013 #6
Which is a good place to fly a kite at the same time! randome Apr 2013 #13
cool kite DeadEyeDyck Apr 2013 #18
Nothing to joke about. RebelOne Apr 2013 #21
I can imagine. randome Apr 2013 #25
Years ago, my Cousin's mobile home was hit by avebury Apr 2013 #36
You are not alone in that. Jamastiene Apr 2013 #39
This was an extraordinary event Are_grits_groceries Apr 2013 #7
Actually, it didn't require squat. jeff47 Apr 2013 #29
It's common sense in an uncommon situation Yo_Mama Apr 2013 #9
And if it does become common nobodyspecial Apr 2013 #23
Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom Yo_Mama Apr 2013 #34
I agree nt Progressive dog Apr 2013 #10
It also quite frankly belittles the notion of "Martial Law" or a "Police State"... brooklynite Apr 2013 #16
Perhaps you could do a firsthand OP about what a police state nobodyspecial Apr 2013 #24
After a tornado (or hurricane Sandy) police inspect damaged homes to ensure they were safe FarCenter Apr 2013 #19
What I don't get is what many would say if the cops didn't do this. Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #22
not only that, renegade000 Apr 2013 #28
+1n/t Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #30
That circle is like the snake eating its own tail. No end to it. freshwest Apr 2013 #45
Absolutely... pipi_k Apr 2013 #47
The argument could be made, ohheckyeah Apr 2013 #26
Actually, when tornado sirens go off, avebury Apr 2013 #35
That was the case in Jarrell, TX. on May 27th, 1997. I lived some miles away. It was hellish. freshwest Apr 2013 #46
April 3 - 4, 1974 pipi_k Apr 2013 #50
All indications I have seen and read are that the BPD REQUESTED or ASKED people Jamastiene Apr 2013 #37
When I was a kid and there was a snow day, I'd go WOOT! and have fun. According to DU, I should FSogol Apr 2013 #40
The amazing thing to me ... kentuck Apr 2013 #42
Well, having guys driving around throwing fragmentation explosive devices on the streets geek tragedy Apr 2013 #44
I think city dwellers get "the common good" thing and how cooperation in communities does work. bettyellen Apr 2013 #51
Like fundamentalists of all ideological stripes, they distort facts to match their ideology instead geek tragedy Apr 2013 #43
Progressivism should reflect common sense.It's common sense to ask the populace to stay indoors when stevenleser Apr 2013 #49
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