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upaloopa

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39. that old dog don't hunt anymore

Sat Jul 13, 2013, 01:30 PM

Jul 2013

That's a reach way down in the bag of old gunner talking points.
You got to put some meat on that bone. Some macro statistic is meaningless in a debate about current shootings.
That's like saying the sky is blue most of the time so don't talk about the tornado that just hit us.

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Mass shooting at/near an REI in San Francisco. Multiple victims reported. 2 confirmed dead. [View all] AllINeedIsCoffee Jul 2013 OP

If only everyone had guns, then everyone could be shot, er, unshot, er safe. Gungeoneer logic. valerief Jul 2013 #1

We should start with strict California style gun control laws. nt hack89 Jul 2013 #7

No, we should start with gun friendly states, manufacturers, gun lovers, etc. Hoyt Jul 2013 #11

So you don't support California style gun contol? I thought they worked. nt hack89 Jul 2013 #18

Hack you devil you. Duckwraps Jul 2013 #23

Obviously they don't work mick063 Jul 2013 #43

I am glad I made you happy. nt hack89 Jul 2013 #45

They're limited by the ease with which people can bring in guns from other states. n/t pnwmom Jul 2013 #54

So what percentage of guns used in crimes come from out of state? hack89 Jul 2013 #55

I live in a very, very blue state Duckwraps Jul 2013 #30

gee another proponent of the "we can't do everything upaloopa Jul 2013 #26

The irony is that doing nothing will still result in fewer gun deaths hack89 Jul 2013 #27

Ah yes, the logic of "Pirates prevent global warming" Scootaloo Jul 2013 #32

No - I don't think more guns led to less gun violence hack89 Jul 2013 #33

gunner logic upaloopa Jul 2013 #35

No - just awareness of the FBI crime statistics hack89 Jul 2013 #36

that old dog don't hunt anymore upaloopa Jul 2013 #39

The present laws are working if gun violence is declining hack89 Jul 2013 #44

when we get the CDC back in the game I'll look at upaloopa Jul 2013 #46

So the DOJ and FBI are biased sources? Holder is in the NRA's pockets? hack89 Jul 2013 #47

Ah, THAT'S why you've been defending Zimmerman Maximumnegro Jul 2013 #48

I have consistently said that Zimmerman was guilty hack89 Jul 2013 #49

you don't get to define me upaloopa Jul 2013 #50

The CDC is a third hand source hack89 Jul 2013 #53

What is a REI ? (solved) Tx4obama Jul 2013 #2

Sporting/outdoors equipment/clothing store. onenote Jul 2013 #3

A sporting goods/outdoor store n/t DisgustipatedinCA Jul 2013 #4

Its a store that sells sporting goods and clothes madaboutharry Jul 2013 #5

A sporting goods chain of some sort jberryhill Jul 2013 #8

an upscale outdoor equipment and clothing store NMDemDist2 Jul 2013 #9

But it's a store for real outdoor people - no friggin guns. Hoyt Jul 2013 #14

EXACTLY.... hlthe2b Jul 2013 #17

So hunters are not "real" outdoor people? Really? nt hack89 Jul 2013 #24

Most gunners don't use guns for hunting, unless we are talking people. Hoyt Jul 2013 #28

Recreational Equipment Inc..., I think originally, but now just goes by REI--it is a cooperative... hlthe2b Jul 2013 #15

They'll sign you up at the register, I think. bluedigger Jul 2013 #25

Damn to another mass shooting and damn again to one in an REI.... hlthe2b Jul 2013 #6

video here: femmedem Jul 2013 #10

Well, another day...another shooting... nadinbrzezinski Jul 2013 #12

pic: NYC_SKP Jul 2013 #13

Let's say a prayer for the REAL victims here, the guns. Deep13 Jul 2013 #16

Google Street View of REI on Brannan: Cooley Hurd Jul 2013 #19

''... apparent robbery attempt ...'' Tx4obama Jul 2013 #20

They have 1 in custody rollin74 Jul 2013 #21

They got one guy "covered in blood" who fired at police Warpy Jul 2013 #22

It was a Gift Center and Jewelry Store. ananda Jul 2013 #29

Too many rats in the cage. The pressure has been constantly increased for too long Egalitarian Thug Jul 2013 #31

This. Nt galileoreloaded Jul 2013 #34

Exactly. nt MH1 Jul 2013 #40

How are those gun laws working kalisto2010 Jul 2013 #37

Blue state killers are getting them from somewhere... Deep13 Jul 2013 #41

It was a jewelery store robbery. nt hack89 Jul 2013 #38

Wholesale Jewelery Mart (open to the public) Brother Buzz Jul 2013 #42

Not again! Damn. n/t winter is coming Jul 2013 #51

More guns needed, obviously SoCalDem Jul 2013 #52