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Fuck the NRA .... 50 dead. [View all] Botany Jun 2016 OP
ohmygod Evergreen Emerald Jun 2016 #1
No one can justify Assult weapons for civillians still_one Jun 2016 #2
And the club had "a good guy w/a gun"* working there too Botany Jun 2016 #6
It wasn't an assault rifle Press Virginia Jun 2016 #32
Posts like this Dem2 Jun 2016 #69
Do they tell you to learn the difference between Press Virginia Jun 2016 #95
If it is not one, why do so many gun losers slobber over the damn things. Ban em and gun profiteers. Hoyt Jun 2016 #104
Why do musicians "slobber" over the tools of their hobby? Press Virginia Jun 2016 #106
No one slobbers like a gun nut. I have a few guitars -- I can leave them at home and I don't obsess Hoyt Jun 2016 #114
oh the famous Bushmaster Man Card Press Virginia Jun 2016 #178
Nah Dem2 Jun 2016 #180
This message was self-deleted by its author Press Virginia Jun 2016 #181
So the obivious problem is all the people who didn't murder anyone on saturday Press Virginia Jun 2016 #182
Why do you live in fear of something that only looks like a military weapon? Bad Dog Jun 2016 #132
And all by itself???????????? discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2016 #149
What's amazing is that 50 people are dead and you won't deal with it. Bad Dog Jun 2016 #162
What's more amazing is that you seem to... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2016 #167
You're talking absolute nonsense. Bad Dog Jun 2016 #168
I don't own a gun... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2016 #169
You're a complete stranger to logic. Bad Dog Jun 2016 #170
re: "There's nothing more to be said on the matter." discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2016 #171
It's evidence based. Bad Dog Jun 2016 #173
As I said, have a nice day n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2016 #184
It's evening over here. Bad Dog Jun 2016 #186
Rather have a nice evening discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2016 #190
The UK is a great place. Bad Dog Jun 2016 #195
Have a great morning as well discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2016 #202
I do have a profile you know. Bad Dog Jun 2016 #204
Now that you mention it.......... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2016 #206
If you're having problems with my profile how about Shakespeare? Bad Dog Jun 2016 #205
re: I don't live in the pub. discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2016 #207
It would lose its novelty value after about a week. Bad Dog Jun 2016 #211
Something more to be said. Straw Man Jun 2016 #196
We weren't exactly awash with guns before laws were introduced post Dunlane. Bad Dog Jun 2016 #198
Look at the graph. Straw Man Jun 2016 #199
50 people murdered in Florida and you need to ask. Bad Dog Jun 2016 #200
Deflection. Straw Man Jun 2016 #201
Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #203
How come the Homicide rate is higher in cities/states with the strictest gun control laws? Press Virginia Jun 2016 #189
No it didn't Press Virginia Jun 2016 #177
How many people die from being attacked by a musical instrument? madinmaryland Jun 2016 #147
Thousands of times Dem2 Jun 2016 #136
Yeah...let's look at what the AWB did Press Virginia Jun 2016 #179
I'm pretty sure if it killed 50 people gwheezie Jun 2016 #138
It's no more an assault rifle than the pistol the guy also used Press Virginia Jun 2016 #188
So please tell me the name of the weapon that babylonsister Jun 2016 #159
A bus....should we ban buses? The weapon didn't kill anyone. The man pulling the trigger did Press Virginia Jun 2016 #174
Agreed a million percent. whathehell Jun 2016 #49
Yes and fuck those malaise Jun 2016 #3
The NRA is evil and has blood on it's hands. hrmjustin Jun 2016 #4
So Long As They Have Money In Their Pockets SoCalMusicLover Jun 2016 #54
Amen to that! Protalker Jun 2016 #185
Deadliest shooting in American history malaise Jun 2016 #5
Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2016 #140
Huh? malaise Jun 2016 #141
Well said. DCBob Jun 2016 #7
Without the NRA, this wouldn't have happened. linuxman Jun 2016 #8
Yeah, France with its 1800 shooting deaths per year Station to Station Jun 2016 #11
Were the Paris killers Americans, and did they obtain their guns in America? Marengo Jun 2016 #12
It seems awfully coincidental, doesn't it? Dreamer Tatum Jun 2016 #13
Compels one to wonder why any laws exist at all if they don't matter muc LanternWaste Jun 2016 #213
No. Station to Station Jun 2016 #15
The point obviously evades you. Define "red flag". Marengo Jun 2016 #17
They will blame the gun no matter what Press Virginia Jun 2016 #34
But to try to defend the gun in any way right now is truly bizarre. Laha Jun 2016 #74
The gun is an inanimate object Press Virginia Jun 2016 #93
Except he can't pick up the car and swing it around and kill that many people that quickly. Laha Jun 2016 #110
If guns were only made for killing, millions of guns have failed to do their job Press Virginia Jun 2016 #112
I absolutely blame the man who pulled the trigger for the murder of these people Laha Jun 2016 #113
Again, you're blaming the inanimate object Press Virginia Jun 2016 #115
No, I blame the man who pulled the trigger. Laha Jun 2016 #117
The weapon didn't DO anything. The MAN did Press Virginia Jun 2016 #119
Thanks for asking instead of putting words into my mouth Laha Jun 2016 #120
Why do you think lawn darts are illegal now? passiveporcupine Jun 2016 #192
Make sure you're first through the door when Press Virginia Jun 2016 #193
It's pretty twisted to be using times of express horror and sorrow passiveporcupine Jun 2016 #214
Oh yeah...the founders meant for the public to be disarmed and the government Press Virginia Jun 2016 #215
Legality. Straw Man Jun 2016 #197
Gun's don't kill people AgingAmerican Jun 2016 #78
No. The person pulling the trigger kills them Press Virginia Jun 2016 #101
It's only 33k if you count the people who kill themselves Press Virginia Jun 2016 #33
Why shouldn't people who kill themselves count? athena Jun 2016 #63
The Japanese kill themselves at higher rates than in the U.S. What makes it "easy" for them? Eleanors38 Jun 2016 #71
That's a cultural difference. athena Jun 2016 #121
so couldn't the american violence problem also be cultural? nt TheFrenchRazor Jun 2016 #142
Did you bother to read my post, or did you just respond to the title? athena Jun 2016 #157
This!!!! A million times over. Laha Jun 2016 #79
It isn't a matter of if they should count. beevul Jun 2016 #82
They are both made easier by free and easy access to guns. athena Jun 2016 #122
None of which changes the fact... beevul Jun 2016 #124
Seriously? athena Jun 2016 #135
Would they be less dead if they killed themselves some other way? Press Virginia Jun 2016 #97
Well.. I didn't find another way to kill myself that would have been that easy and available. Laha Jun 2016 #116
did the lack of a gun solve the problem? Press Virginia Jun 2016 #118
You're not listening. athena Jun 2016 #123
If that were true, there wouldn't be 25,000 suicides each year where a gun wasn't used Press Virginia Jun 2016 #183
That 40,000 number could well be 30,000 if it weren't for guns. athena Jun 2016 #194
Only if you think the problem is the gun and Press Virginia Jun 2016 #209
And you know this better than someone who has been suicidal herself. athena Jun 2016 #210
Yeah, I know nothing about depression. I'll make sure my psychiatrist updates his diagnosis Press Virginia Jun 2016 #216
ONLY 33k? dgibby Jun 2016 #164
40k commit suicide each year Press Virginia Jun 2016 #172
It could be both and probably is. ananda Jun 2016 #62
Where did you get that 1,800 number? Orrex Jun 2016 #90
To some facts don't matter. Lint Head Jun 2016 #102
If you base that 1800 lancer78 Jun 2016 #126
Australia enacted one of the largest gun reforms ever nearly 2 decades ago — and gun deaths plummete Botany Jun 2016 #26
If those are the only deaths you care about, that's nice. linuxman Jun 2016 #36
On this day you post "We are becoming less violent as a whole worldwide." Botany Jun 2016 #41
You know what trends and averages are, right? linuxman Jun 2016 #50
Tell them I'm in the bathroom. He's coming. I'm gonna die': Terrified last text son sent to his mom Botany Jun 2016 #67
Call me when you want to have an actual conversation. linuxman Jun 2016 #72
Gun nuts Dem2 Jun 2016 #70
Sure you are. linuxman Jun 2016 #76
Wayne Lapierrer is a french name so it's still the NRA's fault ileus Jun 2016 #166
K&R! stonecutter357 Jun 2016 #9
Imagine if cars were around in 1776 Station to Station Jun 2016 #10
I can't believe the NRA defenders on DU NastyRiffraff Jun 2016 #14
We need to bring back the ban on assault rifles elmac Jun 2016 #20
Our Ted DUgents can justify anything SwankyXomb Jun 2016 #39
Well, he was a member of one militia: ISIS Reter Jun 2016 #56
June 8 - ISIS Warned of Florida Attack jtx Jun 2016 #57
I can't believe the NRA defenders on DU AlbertCat Jun 2016 #88
gun humpers are the biggest cowards on the planet Skittles Jun 2016 #151
We're supposed to forget that part Bettie Jun 2016 #109
Clearly the fault of violent video games and not enough good guys with guns. Aka "buy more guns!" MillennialDem Jun 2016 #16
Orlando has been described as a big city controlled by a small Baitball Blogger Jun 2016 #18
Guns are banned in clubs/bars in Florida. n/t Kang Colby Jun 2016 #19
Would not surprise me if our Florida legislators HockeyMom Jun 2016 #21
Carrying a gun while intoxicated.... getagrip_already Jun 2016 #75
Not sure what your point is, or if you have one other than that simple statement of fact. Martin Eden Jun 2016 #23
Why don't they have the same or higher level of homicides in Indiana? n/t Kang Colby Jun 2016 #28
Why do you think they don't? n/t Martin Eden Jun 2016 #42
Chicago is U.S. HQ for two large and violent gang networks. Kang Colby Jun 2016 #45
And Indiana is not. Martin Eden Jun 2016 #47
He had to pass a background check Press Virginia Jun 2016 #31
What kind of guns did he use and how many bullets in the clips? Martin Eden Jun 2016 #44
What laws would have saved their lives? Press Virginia Jun 2016 #58
Maybe the person selling him the stuff does. nt Gore1FL Jun 2016 #86
Only if the sale was illegal Press Virginia Jun 2016 #94
Your premise was that laws would do no good. Now you argue the laws don;t exists Gore1FL Jun 2016 #103
No. I asked what law would have saved the lives of those who were murdered Press Virginia Jun 2016 #107
You asked "Do you think a guy who murdered 50 people would care about those laws?" Gore1FL Jun 2016 #108
Okay...people who murder, don't care what laws are passed Press Virginia Jun 2016 #111
What type of guns did he use and how many rounds per clip? Martin Eden Jun 2016 #125
Kid at VPI used 2 pistols with 12 rounds each and multiple mags. Killed 23 people Press Virginia Jun 2016 #176
So, we're supposed to throw up our hands NastyRiffraff Jun 2016 #148
the price of living in a free society Press Virginia Jun 2016 #175
He was a security guard with a state firearm license Mojorabbit Jun 2016 #73
So would banning alcohol TeddyR Jun 2016 #127
Not a fan of you but I agree, gun bans do nothing except prevent honest people from having guns. nt Logical Jun 2016 #25
My husband LittleGirl Jun 2016 #22
When the # 50 came on the t.v. I broke down for a minute or two Botany Jun 2016 #29
I am a mess LittleGirl Jun 2016 #65
This might help a little bit Botany Jun 2016 #66
Agreed... FUCK THE NRA davidthegnome Jun 2016 #24
What type of gun control do you propose TeddyR Jun 2016 #40
Assuming from your response... davidthegnome Jun 2016 #89
I personally think that if you want to stop TeddyR Jun 2016 #91
Why is the NRA more responsible than his religious beliefs? Press Virginia Jun 2016 #27
Because gunz... beevul Jun 2016 #80
oops... not supposed to say that here... nt TheFrenchRazor Jun 2016 #143
The shooter was licensed Ms. Yertle Jun 2016 #30
Depends on where you work. Straw Man Jun 2016 #217
Fuck the hate and bigotry and fuck every last asshole who pushes it. onecaliberal Jun 2016 #35
Fuck the NRA and gun humpers. Nt NCTraveler Jun 2016 #37
I have no words for this sickness. smirkymonkey Jun 2016 #38
People actually valuing human lives more than their precious weaponry etherealtruth Jun 2016 #59
Or maybe they could value human life more than their preciious religion Fumesucker Jun 2016 #98
There are, but the consistent commanality is access to weaponry etherealtruth Jun 2016 #99
no it isn't; it's violence lovers and nutbaggery; lots of people have access to weapons. nt TheFrenchRazor Jun 2016 #144
k and r...nt Stuart G Jun 2016 #43
Fuck the shooter. Just reading posts Jun 2016 #46
Fuck the Republicans. kentuck Jun 2016 #191
The Republicans and the NRA and ALEC.or will not allow any bill to be passed rladdi Jun 2016 #48
Only our massive voting in November can change this situation. Democrats much rladdi Jun 2016 #51
The constant dog whistle drum beat attacking minorities maindawg Jun 2016 #52
It sounds terrible to say but craigmatic Jun 2016 #53
The NRA also claims objects such as cars are used to kill people... dubyadiprecession Jun 2016 #55
Fuck the shooter, I hope he rots in a special hell Duckhunter935 Jun 2016 #60
This is a natural consequence of the NRA agenda. Crunchy Frog Jun 2016 #61
This freak was a Federaly background checked "security guard" for a Co. Nancyswidower Jun 2016 #83
Or the Democratic Party agenda? TeddyR Jun 2016 #129
Fuck Islamic extremism. nt MadDAsHell Jun 2016 #64
agreed. nt TheFrenchRazor Jun 2016 #145
And I weep for the families and friends--------------------- turbinetree Jun 2016 #68
I agree and to consevative religion rockfordfile Jun 2016 #77
Preach it my brother! ileus Jun 2016 #81
What would be the reason for the Terrorist designation? Nancyswidower Jun 2016 #137
No it's to be used against you for when the time comes to round the guns up. ileus Jun 2016 #153
So...for confiscation purposes...not for factual reasons. Got'cha Nancyswidower Jun 2016 #154
Duh!....of course. ileus Jun 2016 #158
repeal of 2nd amendment would result in a coast to coast AntiBank Jun 2016 #165
If only we had gun laws like France. JustABozoOnThisBus Jun 2016 #84
Agree completely Angel Martin Jun 2016 #85
But according to the government oneshooter Jun 2016 #187
Islamic Militant - Focus on the Threat jtx Jun 2016 #87
This is heartbreaking. ciaobaby Jun 2016 #92
Trump wants an immediate moratorium TeddyR Jun 2016 #130
Fuck 'em jpak Jun 2016 #96
k&r... spanone Jun 2016 #100
@#$% the NRA. Scurrilous Jun 2016 #105
Don't forget... freebrew Jun 2016 #128
How are RW evangelists TeddyR Jun 2016 #131
IDK... freebrew Jun 2016 #133
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nice try ...... Botany Jun 2016 #146
Who should we be more mad at ISIS or the NRA? craigmatic Jun 2016 #152
they both represent gun humping assholes Skittles Jun 2016 #155
Agree 100%. Fuck the NRA, it might have been a hunting club at one time but now Rex Jun 2016 #156
Kick sarcasmo Jun 2016 #160
Kick and agree. FUCK the NRA. Maru Kitteh Jun 2016 #161
K&R Fuck the NRA #BanAssultRiffles n/t FreeState Jun 2016 #163
This message was self-deleted by its author jtx Jun 2016 #208
The NRA is doing is job: branding tragedy as a profit mechanism... LanternWaste Jun 2016 #212
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