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Irony atreides1 Dec 2016 #1
"But the absolute worst part of the bill is that it would require all" *BANG* hatrack Dec 2016 #4
Having to use your dangerous toys responsibility! The horror! Initech Dec 2016 #9
Prior to this ultimate irony I am sure he would assure you that it is his right Eliot Rosewater Dec 2016 #28
It likely would have. Caliman73 Dec 2016 #37
As a very pro-2A democrat shadowrider Dec 2016 #63
asolutely.... Locrian Dec 2016 #72
I knew someone who taught awoke_in_2003 Dec 2016 #110
Because if you seek "instruction" it is because you want to be a better killer. oneshooter Dec 2016 #113
+1 uponit7771 Dec 2016 #103
This message was self-deleted by its author Dustlawyer Dec 2016 #102
He was one rabid wingnut. jpak Dec 2016 #2
Sadly, a 16-year old boy will now have to deal with this LisaM Dec 2016 #3
That is the worst part. His irresponsibility has now saddled that child with a life of regret. TheBlackAdder Dec 2016 #8
my first thought was, kharma is a bitch--and the second was, that teen will have to live niyad Dec 2016 #34
I am sorry that he died. Rex Dec 2016 #5
I can support a law gwheezie Dec 2016 #6
The last thing that passed through his mind... TheBlackAdder Dec 2016 #7
groaaaaaaan niyad Dec 2016 #36
What is the last thing to go through a bug's mind when it hits your windshield? spike jones Dec 2016 #47
That's the joke which I based my comment from. TheBlackAdder Dec 2016 #60
A waste is a terrible thing to mime. nt Xipe Totec Dec 2016 #51
Anyone feeling sorry for this asshole should read his last column (published today) pkdu Dec 2016 #10
Asshole indeed. He went out with a real bang. TheCowsCameHome Dec 2016 #11
He was, without doubt, a hate filled ass etherealtruth Dec 2016 #14
Now he'll never experience the joy of watching the Orangutan take office. Crunchy Frog Dec 2016 #23
Flounces? And not a traditional sashay? Or, for Obama, a boogaloo? mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2016 #27
"a spiteful ex-spouse smashing as much furniture as he can before the door slams" Rex Dec 2016 #93
OMG. I despised him, and it seems he came to a fitting end. mainer Dec 2016 #12
one less asshole in the world.... mikeysnot Dec 2016 #13
I only feel sorry for the teenager lastone Dec 2016 #15
Awwww. progressoid Dec 2016 #16
Man. Look at all the folks supposedly against gun violence linuxman Dec 2016 #17
Dude, not a chance. This is the stuff of Darwin Awards and I will not be deprived of my gloating. Pholus Dec 2016 #30
layer upon layer of irony? guillaumeb Dec 2016 #32
Post removed Post removed Dec 2016 #39
Seriously? We're supposed to mourn an irresponsible asshole? Sorry. catbyte Dec 2016 #55
Any man's death diminishes me... Jim Lane Dec 2016 #56
The deplorables deserve this treatment. ileus Dec 2016 #64
Maybe they shot him on purpose, for good reason. hunter Dec 2016 #97
Hypocrisy: It's not just for GOPers anymore. Eleanors38 Dec 2016 #111
With the spate of sad passings recently ... GeorgeGist Dec 2016 #18
Oh, the irony! Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #19
Karma..... paleotn Dec 2016 #41
SMDH...why does a 9/10 year old girl need to be shooting an uzi. It was his payback nt iluvtennis Dec 2016 #48
No kidding! Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #50
Agreed iluvtennis Dec 2016 #83
I think I got it "out of my system" as a kid after Dad bought me a BB gun. Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #95
LOL.... nt iluvtennis Dec 2016 #108
It's like smoking. Adults seldom take it up, so tobacco companies like to recruit tblue37 Dec 2016 #69
Agreed. iluvtennis Dec 2016 #82
All the K&Rs Scurrilous Dec 2016 #20
Two thumbs up Zorro Dec 2016 #21
Well, at least there's something to smile about in these grim times. Crunchy Frog Dec 2016 #22
I'm with you. Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #24
I'd be happy to share it with you, or make one for you out of the pic of your choice. Crunchy Frog Dec 2016 #25
That's okay. I love her politically, but I'll stick with my buckeye nut picture. Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #26
Natural Selection bullimiami Dec 2016 #29
It's a dilemma fairwitness42 Dec 2016 #31
Welcome to DU, fairwitness42! calimary Dec 2016 #73
And I have one other bit of personal testimony calimary Dec 2016 #78
Don't worry, I'm no longer a gun control advocate. The corollary is Crunchy Frog Dec 2016 #77
People who think gun safety courses are bogus kill people. HassleCat Dec 2016 #33
Another deplorable bites the dust elmac Dec 2016 #35
LOL.... nt iluvtennis Dec 2016 #45
Live by the sword, die by the sword. LisaL Dec 2016 #38
I'm sorry that he died, because this will traumatize that 16-year-old for the rest of his life. SunSeeker Dec 2016 #40
Agreed. iluvtennis Dec 2016 #44
Karma. Why wouldn't a so-called "gun expert" have unloaded the gun before showing it to the kid nt iluvtennis Dec 2016 #42
I feel badly for the kid TNNurse Dec 2016 #43
"US Uncut" steals other people's journalism and repackages it for clicks oberliner Dec 2016 #46
So Harmon was 71? classof56 Dec 2016 #66
He was still writing pro-Trump op-ed pieces oberliner Dec 2016 #70
Yeah, no doubt. classof56 Dec 2016 #76
They'll probably cook up a fake conspiracy theory Crunchy Frog Dec 2016 #79
Nothing would surprise me anymore when it comes to republicons. classof56 Dec 2016 #105
I know it's mean but it made me laugh. OregonBlue Dec 2016 #49
Boo fucking hoo. catbyte Dec 2016 #52
Galatians 6:7 paleotn Dec 2016 #53
To quote Rick Perry ... Island Blue Dec 2016 #54
Poor kid amuse bouche Dec 2016 #57
Unintended firearm discharges happen when one is not being careful aikoaiko Dec 2016 #58
Despite what gunners say, it happens more often than you want us to know. Saying a bunch of "rules" Hoyt Dec 2016 #81
Only you would be unhappy with a post talking about gun safety. aikoaiko Dec 2016 #88
When it's used as a way to avoid the truth, yes. And that is what gunners are good at. Hoyt Dec 2016 #91
SMH aikoaiko Dec 2016 #96
If there's any lack of progress, it's because same ignorant white wing racists who voted for Trump Hoyt Dec 2016 #107
Having trouble working up the sads. Iggo Dec 2016 #59
Maybe it will be a positive turning point for him. Crunchy Frog Dec 2016 #80
He killed a man. That's hard to come back from. Iggo Dec 2016 #87
The thing is, he didn't kill him. He is not responsible for what happened, the dead guy is. Crunchy Frog Dec 2016 #106
Feel sorry for the kid too War Horse Dec 2016 #61
Many mistakes were made here. ileus Dec 2016 #62
Rather than pride in knowing every gun out there, it would be better to just not have guns, drool Hoyt Dec 2016 #84
safety first....dying never. ileus Dec 2016 #85
First rule of gun safety... Docreed2003 Dec 2016 #65
Shit happens. fleabiscuit Dec 2016 #67
AMF. (nt) Paladin Dec 2016 #68
I'm really sorry for the teen. Gun control is obviously an important issue, though. TonyPDX Dec 2016 #71
Good. Horse with no Name Dec 2016 #74
Irony at its best I suppose. YOHABLO Dec 2016 #75
Sounds like everyone and especially the two adults acted irresponsibly in this accident. Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #86
I've met kids who've accidentally shot someone. Ilsa Dec 2016 #89
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So worried about Obama taking his guns, the gun took him. Historic NY Dec 2016 #92
You have to love the "gun went off" part. ManiacJoe Dec 2016 #94
It certainly contradicts the old saw, "Guns don't kill people, etc." VOX Dec 2016 #98
You make it sound like you really believe ManiacJoe Dec 2016 #112
Post hoc ergo propter hoc, but as fact, not fallacy. n/t VOX Dec 2016 #99
Oh well samir.g Dec 2016 #100
Poetic Justice. Lil Missy Dec 2016 #101
If I was a cop I'd be asking more questions. And I see from the news article they are. hunter Dec 2016 #104
That poor kid, I hope he's ok. nt arthritisR_US Dec 2016 #109
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