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to "bare" arms has to do with the first amendment - DrDan Apr 2012 #1
LOL! rgbecker Apr 2012 #2
So that grizzly LAR i had Riftaxe Apr 2012 #4
It's an informative read. Thanks for posting. The Wielding Truth Apr 2012 #3
That's definitely a good way to put it. Hoyt Apr 2012 #8
I recommend... Clames Apr 2012 #5
How about gun lovers? rgbecker Apr 2012 #7
Pro-Civil Rights... Clames Apr 2012 #14
My personal favorites are... discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2012 #16
Like "gun grabbers" promotes discussion. What apt characterization works for you? Hoyt Apr 2012 #9
I'm not as apt... Clames Apr 2012 #11
Also detaining people he suspects of carrying a firearm so he can check their papers AH1Apache Apr 2012 #32
Hey Hoyt AH1Apache Apr 2012 #30
Well mindlessly labeling human beings has worked so well over the years Riftaxe Apr 2012 #22
Interesting part about the NRA paying "scholars" to publish 2nd amendment papers. n-t Logical Apr 2012 #6
Yep. It's corruption and twisted conservatives playing facist games to preserve corp. power. The Wielding Truth Apr 2012 #23
Right wingers push lots of pro-rights safeinOhio Apr 2012 #33
"The people" is every person. Atypical Liberal Apr 2012 #40
Way to put words in my mouth safeinOhio Apr 2012 #50
Here are your words: Atypical Liberal Apr 2012 #54
Not to mention the implied regional bigotry...... PavePusher Apr 2012 #56
The implied regional bigotry safeinOhio Apr 2012 #68
I think you missed the point gejohnston Apr 2012 #69
Thanks for all of the ALEC talking points safeinOhio Apr 2012 #67
Um, you're welcome? Atypical Liberal Apr 2012 #70
Actually they didn't gejohnston Apr 2012 #71
Thom Hartman's take on the Second, and I agree. safeinOhio Apr 2012 #72
So then you are going to give up your CHL? AH1Apache Apr 2012 #73
I sure would because safeinOhio Apr 2012 #80
I disagree with him on that gejohnston Apr 2012 #75
I don't think Thom misunderstands the reasons safeinOhio Apr 2012 #81
I think he leaves out gejohnston Apr 2012 #82
It was a collective right until the late 20th century, or 2001 safeinOhio Apr 2012 #85
Heller was individual right gejohnston Apr 2012 #88
1846 case Nunn v. State (1 Ga. 243), if you wish to use that case.... safeinOhio Apr 2012 #96
the ban on knives and pistols was overturned gejohnston Apr 2012 #98
So, the right to carry a concealed weapon safeinOhio Apr 2012 #108
concealed banned weapon gejohnston Apr 2012 #113
Calling something a "talking point" is not a rebuttal. GreenStormCloud Apr 2012 #79
When a "talking point" is used, safeinOhio Apr 2012 #87
It still isn't a rebuttal. You are just refusing to discuss. GreenStormCloud Apr 2012 #89
now prove it came from ALEC gejohnston Apr 2012 #90
NRA along with ALEC safeinOhio Apr 2012 #94
read that article once before gejohnston Apr 2012 #95
I guess this would cancel that out then... safeinOhio Apr 2012 #97
Carl Bogus was funded gejohnston Apr 2012 #99
I use Thom Hartman because you safeinOhio Apr 2012 #107
I meant ask him why gejohnston Apr 2012 #111
You can quit beating that dead horse. It won't get up. GreenStormCloud Apr 2012 #100
Yes and you have won the "money equals speech" Scalia court safeinOhio Apr 2012 #109
Why do you say that I won the "money equal speech" decision? GreenStormCloud Apr 2012 #112
trying to get the gejohnston Apr 2012 #114
Article is in need of some factual background work. Clames Apr 2012 #10
Thanks for clarifying, we definitely need to change that. Hoyt Apr 2012 #12
Except the "we" you are referring to... Clames Apr 2012 #13
So what are you personally doing to change it Hoyt? AH1Apache Apr 2012 #31
Hoyt, Looks like you're being stalked! rgbecker Apr 2012 #35
By whom and for what reason? shadowrider Apr 2012 #36
He won't answer my question or post any links about what I allegedly said AH1Apache Apr 2012 #37
Yes, many of the gun culture here are just cyber Zimmermans. In reality, some may be too. Hoyt Apr 2012 #46
That "reality"... Clames Apr 2012 #52
Hey, you guys would have considered Zimmerman a model gun toter right until he shot unarmed kid. Hoyt Apr 2012 #53
Yeah... Clames Apr 2012 #60
Sure, some guy who believes he needs a gun to walk into public Hoyt Apr 2012 #61
That guy or girl... Clames Apr 2012 #105
I've never seen a "model gun toter" rl6214 Apr 2012 #115
now you have gejohnston Apr 2012 #116
Sickening Union Scribe Apr 2012 #165
Zimmerman, intimidation, Loughner, guns everywhere, etc. -- that's what the gun culture has wrought. Hoyt Apr 2012 #167
get out those spectacles iverglas Apr 2012 #83
Semi-automatic assault weapons were not banned, not the possession, not the transfer rl6214 Apr 2012 #117
and yet it was called the "assault weapons ban" by gun militants ... iverglas Apr 2012 #120
that list would also include the gejohnston Apr 2012 #122
couldn't make much sense of that, sorry iverglas Apr 2012 #123
basiclly gejohnston Apr 2012 #125
I didn't say no Republicans voted for it iverglas Apr 2012 #126
you don't get it gejohnston Apr 2012 #131
you're right iverglas Apr 2012 #134
my point was that gejohnston Apr 2012 #135
you didn't get that point from my post iverglas Apr 2012 #140
NO, it was called the "assault weapons ban" by the anti-gun zealots that wrote it rl6214 Apr 2012 #146
lordy, lordy, lordy iverglas Apr 2012 #148
And with all the silliness you post... Clames Apr 2012 #152
Your technical ignorance... Clames Apr 2012 #121
my lack of interest in your opinion ... iverglas Apr 2012 #124
Quaint. Clames Apr 2012 #127
I actually know all about the ol' AWB iverglas Apr 2012 #128
Well you should surprise us all... Clames Apr 2012 #130
"New Yorker magazine has an interesting article." discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2012 #15
Did you read the article??? Logical Apr 2012 #20
Yes I did. discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2012 #28
No you didn't, WTF....... Logical Apr 2012 #29
Apparently... discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2012 #45
I wonder how people like you ever challenge your minds? I read rightwing stuff all the... Logical Apr 2012 #48
"Some people, like you, don't want your set beliefs challenged I guess." discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2012 #49
Why do you have to be so accusatory? rl6214 Apr 2012 #118
Well..... Logical Apr 2012 #119
He didn't say he didn't read the article, he said rl6214 Apr 2012 #147
Statistics suck the big one. RegieRocker Apr 2012 #17
There are various firearms for various purposes. PavePusher Apr 2012 #21
Own a thousand if you like but that RegieRocker Apr 2012 #156
I'm sure you thought you had a point there.... PavePusher Apr 2012 #159
Of course you don't becuase you suffer from the same thing RegieRocker Apr 2012 #168
And that would be....? PavePusher Apr 2012 #169
Exactly... RegieRocker Apr 2012 #170
What "facts"? Where? PavePusher Apr 2012 #172
One last time... RegieRocker Apr 2012 #176
Thank you, I now understand what you meant. PavePusher Apr 2012 #177
No what I am saying is RegieRocker May 2012 #182
I agree. PavePusher May 2012 #183
depends gejohnston Apr 2012 #178
That is a reasonable reply RegieRocker May 2012 #181
you mean the Cincinalti revolt? gejohnston Apr 2012 #18
Seems like it was the DC group that didn't want to see the HQ moved to Colorado. rgbecker Apr 2012 #106
that and gejohnston Apr 2012 #110
She supports many of the posters here... mvccd1000 Apr 2012 #19
I only made it to page 3 of 8... Atypical Liberal Apr 2012 #24
Why give up so early unless it just is painful for you to read long articles? How can you base.... Logical Apr 2012 #27
I find I do this more and more often. I know I'm not the only one. Atypical Liberal Apr 2012 #38
You didn't get to the most telling paragraph in the article. GoneOffShore Apr 2012 #41
Who gets to make that determination, and on what authority? n/a PavePusher Apr 2012 #55
That's not telling at all... Callisto32 Apr 2012 #76
Your opinion and hence by your own argument just as valid as the author's. GoneOffShore Apr 2012 #144
There is one problem with the paragraph gejohnston Apr 2012 #77
Thanks for the personal report. rgbecker Apr 2012 #34
No problem. Atypical Liberal Apr 2012 #39
A few observations sarisataka Apr 2012 #25
where is the end point of 'reasonable gun control'? shadowrider Apr 2012 #26
After reading this article, I had to do a little research about some of the names. rgbecker Apr 2012 #42
For my part... Atypical Liberal Apr 2012 #58
Somehow, I don't think the NRA will be embracing the Democrats. rgbecker Apr 2012 #63
They do for me. Atypical Liberal Apr 2012 #78
the NRA melm00se Apr 2012 #86
Are you sure Bright is a Democrat? rgbecker Apr 2012 #101
pretty much iverglas Apr 2012 #129
and your problem with her is what? gejohnston Apr 2012 #132
all those issues melm00se Apr 2012 #136
the chance of an anti-gun any party gejohnston Apr 2012 #137
Rural folks melm00se Apr 2012 #138
how clever they are iverglas Apr 2012 #143
you know, if you would just stop when you're behind ... iverglas Apr 2012 #142
there but not here gejohnston Apr 2012 #149
I just never, ever know wtf you are talking about iverglas Apr 2012 #151
The only reason you don't understand wtf gejohnston Apr 2012 #153
why in the fucking hell would you be doing that?? iverglas Apr 2012 #154
MAIG didn't get it from them gejohnston Apr 2012 #155
Ahh yes. The oft played "rating game." beevul Apr 2012 #157
My friends lived in a town of 1068 sarisataka Apr 2012 #158
read the article, did you? iverglas Apr 2012 #139
OK, I have read the whole thing. I want my 20 minutes back. Atypical Liberal Apr 2012 #43
One of the reasons... discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2012 #47
So you are perfectly happy feeling that you "must carry" in order to feel protected? GoneOffShore Apr 2012 #51
I don't carry. Atypical Liberal Apr 2012 #57
Speaking only for myself... Marengo Apr 2012 #65
Excellent article. Very informative. Thanks. Starboard Tack Apr 2012 #44
You insult, then ask for "a little thoughtfulness"..how quaint.. pipoman Apr 2012 #59
I'm sorry I used the term "Gun nuts." rgbecker Apr 2012 #62
"Worked up" and "bear arms" in parenthesis didn't help the tone either. Marengo Apr 2012 #64
Post removed Post removed Apr 2012 #66
What do you mean "Covertly"? rgbecker Apr 2012 #74
If you're so sorry Union Scribe Apr 2012 #166
excellent article iverglas Apr 2012 #84
That guy is so dumb about guns that he thinks Rimfire is a brand of gun. GreenStormCloud Apr 2012 #91
that reminds me gejohnston Apr 2012 #92
and what are you on about? iverglas Apr 2012 #104
Actually he is right. Clames Apr 2012 #133
actually you're making just as little sense iverglas Apr 2012 #141
Being unpleasant? Clames Apr 2012 #145
Pot rl6214 Apr 2012 #150
Board vigilante! Remmah2 Apr 2012 #161
Bragging about getting other posters tombstoned rl6214 Apr 2012 #164
Two more related articles by Jill Lepore... Xela Apr 2012 #93
if you have something to say about her "stated point of view" iverglas Apr 2012 #102
And your point is? Remmah2 Apr 2012 #160
you think ... iverglas Apr 2012 #162
It's all about you. Remmah2 Apr 2012 #163
Thanks for the links. rgbecker Apr 2012 #103
Post removed Post removed Apr 2012 #171
If your post gets hidden, I'm going to take that phrase "(subject-X) nuts" to some other forums.... PavePusher Apr 2012 #173
Jury voted 6-0 to hide it. Let us know how that works out for you, re: "(subject-x) nuts" :) Electric Monk Apr 2012 #174
There does seem to be sarisataka Apr 2012 #175
So, was that just an empty threat? Electric Monk Apr 2012 #179
I actually have a life outside of D.U. PavePusher Apr 2012 #180
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