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177. War what is it good for

Reply to struggle4progress (Original post)

Sat Jul 9, 2016, 04:56 PM

Jul 2016

Absofuckinglutely nothing!!!

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Dallas shooter used military skills for murder [View all] struggle4progress Jul 2016 OP

Time to register all guns and their owners. Require annual tests and re-registration. onehandle Jul 2016 #1

And this would have changed what? Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #2

Banning assault weapons might have helped keep him away from them or make it harder to get. Rex Jul 2016 #3

That is not what the OP posted about Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #5

Yes and your reply was not to the OP. Nice dodge but fail. Rex Jul 2016 #7

Actually he was responding to the previous failed post. JonathanRackham Jul 2016 #38

Oh are you here to speak for him? Rex Jul 2016 #56

Pointing out the errors and facts. JonathanRackham Jul 2016 #61

Sure sure. Rex Jul 2016 #64

Good comeback Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #69

Thanks I know. Rex Jul 2016 #70

Yes, the last ban worked great for 10 years! Eleanors38 Jul 2016 #130

Right. We should do nothing. Thanks for playing. Rex Jul 2016 #131

How about things that do work Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #133

Rex, you seem satisfied with anything what sticks on the wall. Trouble is... Eleanors38 Jul 2016 #179

Well your opinion has been noted. Rex Jul 2016 #184

I have offered ways of dealing with violence in the 10+ years I have been on DU... Eleanors38 Jul 2016 #187

Just get rid of assault weapons, there is no good justification for having them for civilian use. Rex Jul 2016 #4

The SKS has a fixed 10 round magazine Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #6

You are confusing assault weapons and assault rifles. Rex Jul 2016 #8

No, I am not Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #10

I'm afraid so. Rex Jul 2016 #11

Then explain why, bet you can not Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #17

Just did down thread. Rex Jul 2016 #19

What post? Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #23

18 Rex Jul 2016 #26

You did not, that is the definition of assault weapon. Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #35

See post 34. Rex Jul 2016 #37

The SKS.... Adrahil Jul 2016 #188

A standard SKS doesn't meet the assault weapon definition of any proposed laws or the 1994 AWB aikoaiko Jul 2016 #127

What do we do about modified weapons? Rex Jul 2016 #128

So, about 1850? ;) Adrahil Jul 2016 #189

Which waters the tree of liberty faster? GeorgeGist Jul 2016 #15

What is the definition of "assault weapon"? Marengo Jul 2016 #14

Here ya go. Rex Jul 2016 #18

Was his SKS detachable magazine fed? I've not been following that closely. Marengo Jul 2016 #25

Yes he had clips for the weapon. Rex Jul 2016 #27

Not to be pedantic, but were they clips or magazines. Different feed devices. Marengo Jul 2016 #36

The were quick clips, it might be an old weapon but it is still an assault weapon. Rex Jul 2016 #41

Magazines, as in the type of feed device used by the AK-47? Base model SKS uses 10 round clips... Marengo Jul 2016 #53

Evidently he has a modified assault weapon. Rex Jul 2016 #58

Stripper clips? Travis_0004 Jul 2016 #138

Yep an SKS Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #28

Right it had clips thanks again for saying so. Rex Jul 2016 #30

It appears the model of SKS he used Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #39

Well magazines makes it an assault weapon. Clips maybe not so much. Rex Jul 2016 #43

And the function of the rifle is the same Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #47

Yes as an assault weapon, thanks. Rex Jul 2016 #49

Not if it had a fixed magazine Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #57

You said he didn't have a fixed magazine, make up your mind. Rex Jul 2016 #59

Lol, I said it appears that he had a rifle with removable magazines Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #67

But he was using a modified assault weapon. Rex Jul 2016 #72

Never said that, you did Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #74

Yes and? Rex Jul 2016 #76

Please read my posts Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #87

You did, but hey you are not really paying attention right? Rex Jul 2016 #89

I am , you must like me, lol Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #92

I like that you keep contradicting yourself and don't know what an assault weapon is. Rex Jul 2016 #95

Clips and magazines are different feed devices, and in terms of defining whether or not... Marengo Jul 2016 #42

I thought he used clips, but up thread someone else said he used magazines Rex Jul 2016 #46

It appears that model used removable magazines Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #52

So he had a modified assault weapon. Rex Jul 2016 #54

Probably not Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #60

Probably so. Rex Jul 2016 #62

Ah, that makes sense. There were several models of SKS imported from China modified for detachable.. Marengo Jul 2016 #66

Interchangeable parts makes it easy to modify a weapon. Rex Jul 2016 #68

May or may not have been an old rifle Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #71

Probably was vintage. Rex Jul 2016 #73

We do not know Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #96

Not true, you said he did not have an assault weapon. Rex Jul 2016 #98

I believe I said IF Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #107

So this is all pure speculation? Rex Jul 2016 #109

Pretty much at the moment Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #119

It Orlando shooting was an assault weapon. Rex Jul 2016 #123

It was first reported as an AR-15 Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #132

A semi-automatic rifle Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #20

Right the weapon used in the Dallas shooting was an assault weapon. Rex Jul 2016 #24

I said if it had a removable magazine and Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #33

Yes you keep contradicting yourself, but already admitted it was an assault weapon. Rex Jul 2016 #34

Yes I have said many times now Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #45

Your post 39 contradicts what you just typed. Rex Jul 2016 #48

Nope, been very consistent Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #75

Not at all, just don't edit #39. Rex Jul 2016 #78

I plan not to and if I did Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #88

Good. Rex Jul 2016 #90

Nothing wrong with that post Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #103

If you say so. Rex Jul 2016 #104

I did twice, thank you Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #108

If you say so, twice. Rex Jul 2016 #110

This is a SKS witout a removable magazine. It is loaded with 10shot stripper clips. oneshooter Jul 2016 #181

How will carpenters pound nails? JonathanRackham Jul 2016 #40

With a hammer, a nail gun is right out. Rex Jul 2016 #50

Screw....... JonathanRackham Jul 2016 #55

Why a public database? Wouldn't that increase the possibility of theft? Marengo Jul 2016 #83

Yes, but some do not seem to care Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #94

That, and perhaps the goal is harassment and increased exposure to danger. Marengo Jul 2016 #116

We should probably listen in on their phonecalls and monitor their internet use as well. name not needed Jul 2016 #163

Time to bad assault weapons, there is no reason for them to be in civilian hands. nt Rex Jul 2016 #9

So you want door to door Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #13

LOL. Nice fail, I said ban as in don't sell them anymore. Rex Jul 2016 #16

So leave the millions out there, ok Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #21

It might help stop, you don't seem to care much about prevention. Rex Jul 2016 #22

Might, right Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #79

Might, right...exactly. Rex Jul 2016 #81

My Dad was an army vet who became a psychologist. TexasProgresive Jul 2016 #12

So what to do sarisataka Jul 2016 #29

Nothing, just ban the sale of assault weapons, it would be a start. Rex Jul 2016 #32

More murders are done with handguns. JonathanRackham Jul 2016 #44

But most mass murders are done with assault weapons. Rex Jul 2016 #51

Should we be focusing on mass murders Lonusca Jul 2016 #97

Okay you have convinced me, we go after both then. Rex Jul 2016 #101

Go for it Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #111

Go for what? Rex Jul 2016 #112

Ban all weapons Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #114

Of course you are. Rex Jul 2016 #117

Yes I was, you have an issue with that Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #122

Pure projection on your part. Rex Jul 2016 #124

Good winning strategy. nt Lonusca Jul 2016 #121

Can you prove that? hack89 Jul 2016 #100

You sound like a broken record Naruto Uzimaki Jul 2016 #63

Thanks for the wasted reply. Rex Jul 2016 #65

Not really Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #85

Yeah you are still replying. Rex Jul 2016 #86

There lies the rub sarisataka Jul 2016 #77

No rub, the shooter used a modified assault weapon. Rex Jul 2016 #80

Under the '94 legal definition sarisataka Jul 2016 #99

Just ban weapons that can be turned into assault weapons. Easy. Rex Jul 2016 #102

And again sarisataka Jul 2016 #105

Well with all the experts in this thread, I have a feeling that is not a problem in RL. Rex Jul 2016 #106

Taking the role sarisataka Jul 2016 #118

No it is their use of these weapons to massacre innocent people. Rex Jul 2016 #120

I must respectfully dispute sarisataka Jul 2016 #125

I think some of it is projection, by folks that don't notice at all. Rex Jul 2016 #126

Sometimes true sarisataka Jul 2016 #129

I dunno I get the feeling people think others are talking about them Rex Jul 2016 #134

You are not the only one that uses those insults Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #137

Right and I can only speak for myself, just like you can only speak for yourself. Rex Jul 2016 #141

That is why I do not use terms that are used for Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #145

Insults to whom? You seem to think someone is talking about you? Rex Jul 2016 #147

Work calls sarisataka Jul 2016 #140

Have a good day at work! Rex Jul 2016 #142

I love your last point Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #136

My weapons have harmed not a living thing Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #135

Are you someone that hoards guns and has fanatical ideas about our government? Rex Jul 2016 #143

What statement? Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #146

So you self identify with those terms? Rex Jul 2016 #148

No they have been directed at me several times Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #150

I gotcha, I let insults roll down my back. Rex Jul 2016 #152

But a dem Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #159

Sure - just not hoard guns an want to kill people, you agree with that too I would surmise? Rex Jul 2016 #161

I do not think anyone should have firearms Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #165

Then we agree. Rex Jul 2016 #166

That is always the big problem Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #168

Well then if we do nothing, then the number of weapons just continues to pile up. Rex Jul 2016 #171

We definitely can improve background checks Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #172

Good luck, now you are going to get accused of being soft on gun control. Rex Jul 2016 #173

Not really, you will find most here Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #174

I believe that. Rex Jul 2016 #175

When have I ever used these weapons as you say I did? oneshooter Jul 2016 #182

LOL! As if anyone was talking about you! Rex Jul 2016 #185

So an SKS style weapon with a fixed magazine Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #82

Why you need it to go deer hunting? Rex Jul 2016 #84

That is not the only reason for a weapon Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #91

But we are not talking about just any weapon. Rex Jul 2016 #93

Firearms are not owned to just shoot DEER Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #113

Oh right, they are used to shoot and massacre people as well. Rex Jul 2016 #115

Maybe because he wants to? Travis_0004 Jul 2016 #139

Yes it does matter, you just want to protect your sport. Rex Jul 2016 #144

Ive never hunted before in my life Travis_0004 Jul 2016 #149

Funny, I do not hunt either Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #151

LOL! Well I guess you need to change your username. Rex Jul 2016 #153

Why, it has nothing to do with hunting Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #156

Right. Rex Jul 2016 #157

Never hunted, do not care for taste of deer Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #162

So you just hunted military ducks for 30 years? Rex Jul 2016 #164

Nope, I repaired radar systems Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #167

I C now - I was a ground surveillance system operator, I get the duck part now. Rex Jul 2016 #170

Google says "duckhunter" Igel Jul 2016 #180

Is that a first for you? Rex Jul 2016 #183

I did blast a few ducks back in '89 Travis_0004 Jul 2016 #154

Oh? Rex Jul 2016 #155

Its good to know Im important enough that you keep tabs on me. Travis_0004 Jul 2016 #158

Just remember a conversation where you made fun of my lack of knowledge. Rex Jul 2016 #160

Yep, I am not a real hunter Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #169

Blowback. nt Xipe Totec Jul 2016 #31

Ban assault weapons in the military .. that'll show em n/t DustyJoe Jul 2016 #176

War what is it good for malaise Jul 2016 #177

I doubt military skills... SuperDutyTX Jul 2016 #178

He would have learned basic combat tactics. Rex Jul 2016 #186