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Hoyt

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11. Yeah, until politicians decide to stop it more and more bigoted right wingers will arm up like Zman,

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Thu Apr 17, 2014, 03:49 PM

Apr 2014

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Dunn, the 2nd Amendment white wingers at the Bundy ranch, etc. We are going to have to address this like Australia did in 1996 no matter how loud you guys yell.

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"I respect the 2nd amendment, but I believe I have a 1st Amendment right not be shot.� Hoyt Apr 2014 #1

You could always consider moving to Great Britain. ... spin Apr 2014 #3

You gun fanciers could consider acting like the 93%ers who don't need a gun strapped to their body Hoyt Apr 2014 #6

Chances are that in the future even more people will decide to get a carry permit ... spin Apr 2014 #10

Yeah, until politicians decide to stop it more and more bigoted right wingers will arm up like Zman, Hoyt Apr 2014 #11

Considering the track record of the gun control movement in recent years ... spin Apr 2014 #14

Yup, the rich get richer and the gunny get gunnier. DanTex Apr 2014 #15

I will definitely agree that the GOP is largely responsible for the fact that the middle class ... spin Apr 2014 #17

Even in the UK you can't carry your machete like you want to. n/t oneshooter Apr 2014 #19

London has a lower homicide rate than every single US city with over 250K population. DanTex Apr 2014 #8

The homicide rate is lower but the violent crime rate is higher in the UK. ... spin Apr 2014 #12

Yes. Even with a more overall violence, they still have less homicides. DanTex Apr 2014 #13

So what would happen if we banned and confiscated all firearms. ... spin Apr 2014 #16

About 1% of crimes involve a victim trying to defend themselves. DanTex Apr 2014 #18

Hah! At first glance I thought you were posting a slur against Bloomberg! joeybee12 Apr 2014 #2

That Bloomberg is a bit nuts is simply a given. Lizzie Poppet Apr 2014 #5

What I don't like about him is his enamoration of all things Wall Street...nt joeybee12 Apr 2014 #7

Agreed. Lizzie Poppet Apr 2014 #9

right?! unfortunate name. frylock Apr 2014 #20

It really is...nt joeybee12 Apr 2014 #21

An unfortunately-named gentleman. nt Nuclear Unicorn Apr 2014 #4

Bloomberg ... do as I say not as I do oneofthe99 Apr 2014 #22

Locked Go Vols Apr 2014 #23