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In reply to the discussion: Obama Gun Control Proposals Unveiled, Marking Biggest Legislative Effort In A Generation [View all]Paladin
(32,354 posts)56. Ease Off On The Clip vs. Magazine Terminology Thing.
As you probably realize, the two terms have been used interchangeably in the shooting community for decades. The NRA doesn't drum you out of the regiment if you say "clip" when what you're talking about is a "magazine." I'm a long-time gun owner, and I know the difference between the two items, just as I know damn well it's no big deal to casually use one term for another. The only reason the matter gets brought up now is when a Gun Enthusiast is making a clumsy attempt to make a gun control advocate look ignorant. It's not working anymore, so let it go.....
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Obama Gun Control Proposals Unveiled, Marking Biggest Legislative Effort In A Generation [View all]
Ztolkins
Jan 2013
OP
So would you approve of the next republican president being able to change laws all by himself?
Marrah_G
Jan 2013
#34
He did as much as he could, as I stated. The last Republican president did go further than that.
HERVEPA
Jan 2013
#35
executive orders are there for a reason - one of the branches won more seats with less votes
samsingh
Jan 2013
#63
This is a very tough issue, and we can't go off half-cocked. In the past, psychiatrists
Flatulo
Jan 2013
#57
Pres. O was just on live signing ex. orders & hands pens to group of children with him. Love you O!!
Sunlei
Jan 2013
#11
"allocating funds to hire more police officers" - does that mean cops in schools?
grahamhgreen
Jan 2013
#19
I won't say clip, since I don't want somebody with a lot of guns to flip,
IveWornAHundredPants
Jan 2013
#27
This is all sensible stuff, but none of it will prevent another Adam Lanza-style massacre.
Flatulo
Jan 2013
#29
I don't think we'll ever be rid of all of them, but a buy back makes sense since it won't violate
Flatulo
Jan 2013
#58
Sorry if I wasn't clear. A buy back would not require police to go into people's homes.
Flatulo
Jan 2013
#77
List of Executive 'Actions/Proposals' and President Obama's announcement VIDEO
Tx4obama
Jan 2013
#48