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In reply to the discussion: Proposal: two guns groups: "Gun Policy" and "Gun Enthusiasts". [View all]Tuesday Afternoon
(56,912 posts)103. I am thinking that this could work...may need to add another host. It could be done but, I am not
sure if this is the route everyone else wants to take.
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Its actually a part of the anti-gun enthusist culture of perjorative language.
aikoaiko
Jun 2012
#12
The Washington Monument is a phallic symbol. Skyscrapers are phallic symbols. Guns are NOT.
cherokeeprogressive
Jun 2012
#68
You see no sexism in your attitude? and while it may be legitmate topic of conversation somewhere on
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2012
#23
indeed, It is an injustice to both sexes and I have to wonder if he is being intentionally obtuse.
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2012
#59
Most women aren't into all the hi-cap mags, expanding loads, stopping power, and such.
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#18
My apologies, I guess you are into Hi-cap mags and that other gun toting nonsense.
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#25
I own many standard-capacity magazines and I've never carried a gun outside in my life.
Glaug-Eldare
Jun 2012
#32
top shots. love the show. absolutely women who are into gun for sport. target shooting.
seabeyond
Jun 2012
#40
ist it funny. i dont like guns. i dont watch tv. except when hubby turns on stewart and colbert
seabeyond
Jun 2012
#55
i know. he was the arrogant jerk thru out the show and then at the end did that.
seabeyond
Jun 2012
#75
Clearly, if you are plotting out an algorithm for possible scenarios where you shoot someone.
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#107
Scenarios are actually the best way to discuss and illustrate legal and tactical issues associated
ProgressiveProfessor
Jun 2012
#114
Takes lot of thought picking out the right lethal weapon, load, etc., to tuck away before venturing
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#108
And what situation do you expect to arise that puts you in a defensive role where a gun is the only
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#109
Well if you are going to post about your caliber, bore size, stopping power, etc. . . . . . .
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#111
Some people look at it from bullet size, others look at the "hole" for some perverted reason.
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#139
you weren't and you know it but, its OK. we are used to the snide comments.
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2012
#89
Arms enthusiasts have plenty of forums outside of DU to discuss technical issues, recreation, etc.
slackmaster
Jun 2012
#14
agreed. and I would add that term gun porn is also offensive and sexist and goes a long way to
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2012
#24
I think one ought to be able to discuss the gun safety programs provided by the NRA
Kaleva
Jun 2012
#51
How would discussing the pros and cons on renewing the AWB in a "safe haven" work?
Kaleva
Jun 2012
#64
And we're all waiting for you to post your fortnightly whine about the Gungeon in Meta again
DonP
Jun 2012
#118
Your role as "DU spokesperson for victims of gun violence" was *entirely* self-appointed.
friendly_iconoclast
Jun 2012
#132
I'm not the one arguing words dramatically transubstantiated their meaning. n/t
ellisonz
Jun 2012
#146
The supposed "right to privacy" is based on interpretation of the Ninth Amendment.
ellisonz
Jun 2012
#159
"self aggrandizing, whiny grad student type who thinks he's a coffee house hero"
ellisonz
Jun 2012
#125
I like this as well.....particularly your point re. standards of behavior
Simo 1939_1940
Jun 2012
#88
standards of behavior are subject to a jury...how do you propose that higher standard take effect?
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2012
#90
by higher standard...basically ... a Safe Haven? I still don't understand why that same standard
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2012
#100
I am thinking that this could work...may need to add another host. It could be done but, I am not
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2012
#103
I think it is asking too much of Krispos if we go this route but, if he is OK with it
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2012
#101
As long as I can talk about Gun Policy in the Gun enthusiasts group, I'm cool with it.
Atypical Liberal
Jun 2012
#130