Gun Control & RKBA

gejohnston

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75. as soon as you explain

Wed Jan 25, 2012, 01:57 AM

Jan 2012

to some farmer in Montana that his guns are the reason people in New Orleans can't stop killing each other over market share.
Isn't it rather pompous to think we or anyone else is immune?

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Legislators push new law to ban guns in public places [View all] SecularMotion Jan 2012 OP

Prediction: Their bill will be ignored. GreenStormCloud Jan 2012 #1

Well once you add in... liberal_biker Jan 2012 #2

great post YllwFvr Jan 2012 #32

Does this count as a "win" for gun control? DonP Jan 2012 #3

Good to see Democrats SecularMotion Jan 2012 #6

You mean the "weak laws" that have resulted in the lowest violent crime rate in 40 years? DonP Jan 2012 #7

"Bumper sticker on your neighbor's Prius" SecularMotion Jan 2012 #8

No.... liberal_biker Jan 2012 #9

"over its projected lifespan, it is less fuel efficient than a lot of SUVs." DanTex Jan 2012 #15

could be based on resources needed to make one gejohnston Jan 2012 #16

The article you linked to is called "Prius Versus HUMMER: Exploding the Myth", DanTex Jan 2012 #19

first thing that came up gejohnston Jan 2012 #24

I don't know where you live gejohnston Jan 2012 #10

Around here.... liberal_biker Jan 2012 #11

Truly liberal people don't support gun control ObamaFTW2012 Jan 2012 #12

No response to the question - just a nose well up in the air DonP Jan 2012 #13

You're a fool if you equate gun ownership with support for weaker gun laws SecularMotion Jan 2012 #17

Wow, using a lawyer gun grabber page as if it were a legit reference, who'd a thought! DonP Jan 2012 #18

Keep dreamin' SecularMotion Jan 2012 #20

A 3 year old Google post is your idea of gun control winning? DonP Jan 2012 #30

Gun regulations were strengthened in the last 30-40 years. SecularMotion Jan 2012 #33

25 years ago 16 states banned concealed carry - today only one state bans it. hack89 Jan 2012 #34

That's true, if you're looking at it from the right wing SecularMotion Jan 2012 #37

I can live with "defeats" like that hack89 Jan 2012 #42

What about all the Dems that voted for concealed carry? DonP Jan 2012 #43

The wave of legislation to weaken concealed carry laws comes from the right wing SecularMotion Jan 2012 #44

No it doesn't But you keep thinking that meme. DonP Jan 2012 #46

The fact that a small number of Democrats have voted for legislation SecularMotion Jan 2012 #47

"A small number"? DonP Jan 2012 #49

Have you checked the co-sponsors on many of these bills? X_Digger Jan 2012 #48

in a few places gejohnston Jan 2012 #39

The NRA and the right-wing in general. DanTex Jan 2012 #23

you need to travel outside the US more gejohnston Jan 2012 #40

When did Europe had gun laws like Vermont? In the 19th century? DanTex Jan 2012 #64

between the world wars gejohnston Jan 2012 #65

Do you really not understand? DanTex Jan 2012 #66

Not just Mexico, every country gejohnston Jan 2012 #67

Russia! LOL! The hits just keep on coming! DanTex Jan 2012 #68

I can tell the difference gejohnston Jan 2012 #70

"All gunsandcrime did was reprint other's work" = False DanTex Jan 2012 #71

can you give examples gejohnston Jan 2012 #72

"Progressives are just as prone to mindless groupthink as anyone else." ellisonz Jan 2012 #73

as soon as you explain gejohnston Jan 2012 #75

I think progressives are far more reasonable than conservatives. ellisonz Jan 2012 #76

I think progressives are far more reasonable than reactionaries gejohnston Jan 2012 #77

I think libertarianism is inherently right-wing. ellisonz Jan 2012 #78

not a Chomsky fan? gejohnston Jan 2012 #79

Nope. ellisonz Jan 2012 #80

I would like to see something less biased gejohnston Jan 2012 #22

The polls I've seen show a bigger liberal/conservative split DanTex Jan 2012 #25

I would like to see one that gejohnston Jan 2012 #26

OK, but this poll still shows a bigger Dem/Rep split versus urban/rural. DanTex Jan 2012 #27

Haven't seen the latest gallup polling, have you? X_Digger Jan 2012 #29

Buying a Prius shows bumper sticker logic, I think was the point. Callisto32 Jan 2012 #35

and is actually gejohnston Jan 2012 #38

Now why wouldn't they want guns in child-care centers? Starboard Tack Jan 2012 #4

to make it easier to gejohnston Jan 2012 #41

Oh right, how silly of me. All those daycare center kidnappings. Starboard Tack Jan 2012 #52

I was more clear than that gejohnston Jan 2012 #55

No I didn't know that. Maybe it was your use of the word grab Starboard Tack Jan 2012 #56

"I'm just here to grab that kid, and by the way, I'm armed!" DanTex Jan 2012 #69

"no reason, justification" Atypical Liberal Jan 2012 #5

I'm sure members of gun culture have all kinds of reasons to carry a gun into child-care centers. Hoyt Jan 2012 #14

Why is that Hoyt and Starboard think ManiacJoe Jan 2012 #28

Protected? Not another law enforcement wannabee carrier. If it's my kids, I'd rather Hoyt Jan 2012 #31

MWAHAHAHAHA. Callisto32 Jan 2012 #36

"shooting silhouette targets and posing in front of mirrors." rl6214 Jan 2012 #51

Hoyt loves his little "Catch 22" DonP Jan 2012 #53

Be honest now. Never stood in front of a mirror with your gun out? Starboard Tack Jan 2012 #54

Honestly? rl6214 Jan 2012 #58

Well, how smart is that? Starboard Tack Jan 2012 #82

"Remember, a gunfight is like ballet." rl6214 Jan 2012 #86

Who's this 'we'? X_Digger Jan 2012 #60

Everday podna! Starboard Tack Jan 2012 #81

Yes, I practice drawing my sidearm. PavePusher Jan 2012 #62

Hoyt, your posts are always good for a laugh. ManiacJoe Jan 2012 #63

Typical answer from the anti gun zealots rl6214 Jan 2012 #50

"anti gun zealots"? Now take a deep breath! Starboard Tack Jan 2012 #57

But I suppose you think "gun militants" sounds reasonable? rl6214 Jan 2012 #59

How many guns is enough? n/t ellisonz Jan 2012 #74

You are asking a person that has told you that I have a curio & relic license and collect firearms rl6214 Jan 2012 #84

I can understand you feeling intimidated by our neighbor from the north. Starboard Tack Jan 2012 #83

sometimes she does have valid points gejohnston Jan 2012 #85

Intimidation? rl6214 Jan 2012 #87

Someone who thinks that public parks should have high walls, metal detectors, and guards.. X_Digger Jan 2012 #61

Safety first, I never go in to pick up the kids without my EDC ileus Jan 2012 #21

unintended consequences my ass aikoaiko Jan 2012 #45