Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
 

beevul

(12,194 posts)
1. They are both fairly easily defined.
Sat Jun 15, 2013, 02:07 PM
Jun 2013

gun grabber: gun banner, in the instant direct sense, or "time release", whether they hide their intentions behind "reasonableness" or make them plain.

gun hugger: Pro-gun person, generally characterized as loving their guns more than children, sleeping with a gun under their pillow, being a "fetishist", or any number of other pejorative connotations. Usually applied to someone that disagrees with any given gun control measure, even to the point of being applied by pro-control to other pro-control persons who "don't toe the line enough".

Both are generally stereotypes, however, both do exist to debatable extents.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»What is a "gun grabber?" ...»Reply #1