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Showing Original Post only (View all)Petition to forbid support of the NRA at DU [View all]
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We, the under rec'd, urge the good folks running this important site to make this a clear part of our culture and rules. Support of that awful organization cannot be allowed to stand.
If not now, when?
Respectfully,
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A few months back I had a conversation here about an NRA robocall I received that lied about Obama.
The Wielding Truth
Dec 2012
#118
I found a thread like that. I just googled your screen name, NRA, and robocall.
pnwmom
Dec 2012
#373
Yes, thank you,orleans. Know I also know how to get there. Thanks again.
The Wielding Truth
Dec 2012
#467
Once supposed proof is provided I will consider while I review said proof for
Lionessa
Dec 2012
#221
If I can get to it I will show you that it is not easy to be anti NRA sometimes on this site.
The Wielding Truth
Dec 2012
#356
So you have my posts..and your proof. I 'm not a liar. I have opinions that are not always accepted.
The Wielding Truth
Dec 2012
#468
Yesterday I was accused of being NRA because I dared asked the question how would gun laws have
Heather MC
Dec 2012
#46
And if not? Then, in your view, I'm supposed to support McCarthyism? No thank you.
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#183
Why should I care? I support free speech and dialog. I'm one of the liberals who upsets Rahm Emanuel
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#217
True. But Mom wouldn't have been able to buy a Glock. Besides, it's not a reason to try
Honeycombe8
Dec 2012
#324
You apparently wanted the jury to come to your conclusion and make the decision
Lionessa
Dec 2012
#44
Not my high horse, the high horse of seeing that DU as it stands is just fine,
Lionessa
Dec 2012
#230
Your opinion, regardless of your vote, was made clear in your initial response to my post.
Lionessa
Dec 2012
#252
I will vote to hide any post that even comes within a country mile of suggesting NRA arguments
alcibiades_mystery
Dec 2012
#11
Those who are proud and open members for a start. If you give them money....
morningfog
Dec 2012
#170
The question is this, if the NRA is an anti- Democratic Party organization then it already is banned
still_one
Dec 2012
#9
It's true - they cheer any and all stupid NRA/ALEC "guns everywhere all the time" GOP gun laws
jpak
Dec 2012
#86
Do they talk about the NRA directly there? You need tell me, since I trashed that forum.
freshwest
Dec 2012
#368
The NRA and GOA are extremists. They refuse any gun control at all; their fantasy is a civil war.
freshwest
Dec 2012
#439
If you look at who is on the leadership of the NRA one has to wonder if that is their only goal
still_one
Dec 2012
#147
I wasn't sure when I first read your post...but Yeah, The NRA has deserved to be ignored.
BlueJazz
Dec 2012
#15
I don't know much about the org., myself. Except they support rightwingers & hate gun control.
Honeycombe8
Dec 2012
#325
Why do so FEW people know that's Freedom of Speech for the OWNERS of the means of that speech?
patrice
Dec 2012
#385
It is not Republican Underground either, support for Republicans is not allowed here
Bjorn Against
Dec 2012
#43
The number of Democrats the NRA endorses is tiny and they are usually in noncompetetive races
Bjorn Against
Dec 2012
#131
I was a member for a year. I quit because "on other issues I am quite liberal and" ... they hung up.
ieoeja
Dec 2012
#433
I'll continue to vote for Democrats who support the second amendment. n/t
Atypical Liberal
Dec 2012
#460
I agree, if we can not win the arguments, perhaps we are on the wrong side.
A Simple Game
Dec 2012
#135
How many far-right organizations do you know that endorse Democratic canidates? The NRA does.
Atypical Liberal
Dec 2012
#114
Given what we think we know about people predisposed towards gun violence and the easy of
JackBoik
Dec 2012
#172
Why Don't We Talk More About Why The NRA policies are bad than talking about banning DU NRA ....
fightthegoodfightnow
Dec 2012
#329
We need both to succeed. Mental Health Reform and Gun Control Reform!
Lady Freedom Returns
Dec 2012
#268
I think support of any Republican Think Tanks or Lobbies of any sort should be banned here.
MessiahRp
Dec 2012
#337
It's just that the official NRA talking point response to this event has been
Warren Stupidity
Dec 2012
#164
They can start their own petition, although I suspect they will be outnumbered.
Bjorn Against
Dec 2012
#160
The problem with that, is that to some, anything not completely anti-gun is an nra talking point.
beevul
Dec 2012
#248
So do you think Nazis should be able to make posts advocating genocide on this site?
Bjorn Against
Dec 2012
#197
So you support restricting some opinions on this site just not the NRA's
Bjorn Against
Dec 2012
#212
That doesn't make sense. Progressives don't oppose private ownership of the means of free speech.
patrice
Dec 2012
#380
I'm not sure. As I said, the post didn't make sense to me. Apparently, we agree. nt
patrice
Dec 2012
#392
Although you and I have had many an argument, I also agree with you on this 100 percent FTGFN.
beevul
Dec 2012
#266
You'll find I support the first, fourth, and fifth as vehemently as the second. n/t
X_Digger
Dec 2012
#305
Seriously? The OP would be banned from Free Republic if they made even a small criticism of the NRA
Bjorn Against
Dec 2012
#83
I'm all for free speech. So when those children who were shot get to speak again, I'll ask them what
world wide wally
Dec 2012
#80
I don't care for the NRA or the gun people in general, but absolutely not in support of this
Alamuti Lotus
Dec 2012
#90
there's plenty of sub-groups around I consider an enemy (or some less extreme facsimile of the idea)
Alamuti Lotus
Dec 2012
#209
No. I don't support the NRA or defend them but this is the internet and it falls under free speech.
crazy homeless guy
Dec 2012
#94
Like I said, you may not like what they work for, but you should respect collective action.
Atypical Liberal
Dec 2012
#405
Like I said, you may not like what they work for, but you should respect collective action.
Atypical Liberal
Dec 2012
#404
Like I said, you may not like what they work for, but you should respect collective action.
Atypical Liberal
Dec 2012
#403
Nyet. I don't see the problem this slippery slope seeks to overcome. Overt support
WheelWalker
Dec 2012
#130
Why don't you alert on that post, then. Let's see how, under existing TOS, a jury
WheelWalker
Dec 2012
#159
I'll defend his right to say it too, as long as he does so at another site
Bjorn Against
Dec 2012
#292
Pretending everything is black and white is what is intellectually dishonest
Bjorn Against
Dec 2012
#326
I did not say the jury was right, I said I can't say they are wrong. There is a difference.
Bjorn Against
Dec 2012
#339
So using talking points from those 14 Democrats could get you banned here if the crowd has its way.
L0oniX
Dec 2012
#192
ON a regular day, anti-gun talk is only allowed on the home turf of the pro-gun section
graham4anything
Dec 2012
#174
I don't believe the DU admins are going to allow an angry crowd to decide anything for them.
L0oniX
Dec 2012
#186
Does support of the 2nd Amendment as currently interpreted by The Court equal support of the NRA?
Adsos Letter
Dec 2012
#223
I support the Democratic Party platform that says "Firearms. We recognize that the individual right
jody
Dec 2012
#263
There are supporters of gun rights who oppose the NRA, they are welcome here
Bjorn Against
Dec 2012
#261
I've been a DUer since Jan 2001 and understand but the OP advocated banning NRA talking points.
jody
Dec 2012
#273
Mea culpa you are correct. It was in the posts of the thread. My concern is still there. nt
jody
Dec 2012
#280
I know that at least here in MN we can get safety classes from the Department of Natural Resources
Bjorn Against
Dec 2012
#332
Look, no one is doing background checks on you to know who you take gun safety courses from
Bjorn Against
Dec 2012
#345
Nosiree! Not anymore. You've put the fear of God into him. Well done! n/t
RufusTFirefly
Dec 2012
#278
I'm a 'lifer' with the NRA. Christmas gift from an uncle some 30 years ago. Thought many times
Purveyor
Dec 2012
#264
Sure. Seems like a nothingburger though, a solution for nonexistent problem.
TheKentuckian
Dec 2012
#291
Nah. Slippery slope. You'll start getting people alerting all over the place, accusing others of
Honeycombe8
Dec 2012
#322
Long overdue that support of a highly conservative right wing organization...
Agnosticsherbet
Dec 2012
#331
How is this even an issue? NRA is joined to the GOP by the hip. It has no place here.
McCamy Taylor
Dec 2012
#354
Some material is showing up on Face Book that says a significant majority of NRA members are
patrice
Dec 2012
#391
just for what 5 or 10 rounds had to have done to those kids that their families had to bury makes me
Divine Discontent
Dec 2012
#369
It's not your board, so it's not your free speech. Constitutional law guarantees free speech to the
patrice
Dec 2012
#389
There are people on DU who freely bash President Obama. If that can be allowed, gotta allow the rare
RBInMaine
Dec 2012
#388
For many reasons, no. I propose increasing moderation and jury removal of nra/gun posts outside
geckosfeet
Dec 2012
#402
if moderation is your solution, there needs to be either a new or different additioinal host added
Dog Gone at Penigma
Dec 2012
#424
I'm undecided & concerned about the board being swamped by trollish users in either case, so
patrice
Dec 2012
#428
I think the 2nd Amendment should be repealed and I don't agree with this
broadcaster75201
Dec 2012
#442