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Lizzie Poppet

(10,164 posts)
129. "Florida University?" Really?
Sun Dec 16, 2012, 07:18 PM
Dec 2012

How very odd that there seems to be precisely zero online presence for a university by that name...

Hope you're right Floyd_Gondolli Dec 2012 #1
Want to own guns fine. Here is what military grade weapons owners need to do Katashi_itto Dec 2012 #180
Excellent ideas !! Maineman Dec 2012 #208
*WE*'re gonna take their guns way.. read all about it... 6502 Dec 2012 #185
Nobody is going to take anybody's guns away. NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #2
Clarification: NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #3
You OK with your neighbor housing several semi-automatics? Tutonic Dec 2012 #4
Why would I have a problem with it? axetogrind Dec 2012 #19
What good are all these guns? JDPriestly Dec 2012 #37
We both grew up with guns in our homes. axetogrind Dec 2012 #48
I use them! Atypical Liberal Dec 2012 #81
Yeah, every person that ever went berserk in a rage and reached for a gun xtraxritical Dec 2012 #172
You are correct Lordquinton Dec 2012 #178
Oh come on. Atypical Liberal Dec 2012 #183
Of course you are the responsable gun owner Lordquinton Dec 2012 #212
I know people who have eight or ten guitars. Bake Dec 2012 #201
I can't understand why some people climb mountains or jump out of perfectly good planes ... spin Dec 2012 #205
You just joined DU today... you own "several semi-automatics"?? pray tell, WHY??????? secondwind Dec 2012 #38
Hell in the South they are practically mandatory Major Nikon Dec 2012 #60
Horseshit. Hugabear Dec 2012 #204
Good for you Major Nikon Dec 2012 #206
You said that guns are practically mandatory in the South. That statement is horseshit. Hugabear Dec 2012 #211
Probably because it was intended to be hyperbole Major Nikon Dec 2012 #213
That poster joined today DocMac Dec 2012 #152
I'm sorry. axetogrind Dec 2012 #160
Don't be sorry. DocMac Dec 2012 #161
Here's what I'll do. axetogrind Dec 2012 #162
I have a 9mm semi-automatic pistol Bake Dec 2012 #202
You joined DU on THIS day... to argue in favor of guns?!? FailureToCommunicate Dec 2012 #89
I'm not arguing in favor of guns, nor against them. axetogrind Dec 2012 #96
I read 'em. While you sound reasonable enough, you are clearly FailureToCommunicate Dec 2012 #112
I expected a civil conversation axetogrind Dec 2012 #113
This is what's wrong with DU Wednesdays Dec 2012 #192
And I have said that out of fairness I won't serve on juries for at least 2 weeks. axetogrind Dec 2012 #195
bigotry has a lot of faces hockeynut57 Dec 2012 #198
Thank you. axetogrind Dec 2012 #199
Mrs. Lanza had never used her guns illegally or negligently either. It was never a problem for her Squinch Dec 2012 #90
Yep, Loughner, Holmes, Stawicki, Zimmerman, and most other killers were perfectly law-abiding until Hoyt Dec 2012 #110
+ 1 nt laundry_queen Dec 2012 #117
We should start YESTERDAY!! Strike while the iron is hot. Emotions are with OUR side now. calimary Dec 2012 #147
I agree completely. NRA and gun abusers everywhere hope it merely blows away. Hoyt Dec 2012 #149
That's it in a nutshell, isn't it? laundry_queen Dec 2012 #116
All guns DarkDisturbed Dec 2012 #190
Did you shoot it with an automatic weapon redstatebluegirl Dec 2012 #196
This message was self-deleted by its author redstatebluegirl Dec 2012 #197
I'm sure the shooter's mother Blue Gardener Dec 2012 #181
Odds are he has fewer than I do Trunk Monkey Dec 2012 #24
No problem at all. He has SEVERAL semi-automatic handguns and a tactical shotgun. TahitiNut Dec 2012 #33
Yes, I don't have a problem with it. nt NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #40
Only if he keeps them securely locked up in a heavy duty gun safe at all times when kestrel91316 Dec 2012 #139
I am quite sure that many of my neighbors own them already forthemiddle Dec 2012 #210
Chill on the leniency for the 3X bike thieves. cliffordu Dec 2012 #9
I kinda have to agree.... NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #15
Why should a thief get a break. oldbanjo Dec 2012 #49
No Thank You Mr. Gun Enthusiast Jonny Dec 2012 #5
Hahahaha! NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #7
See you met my sock..... cliffordu Dec 2012 #10
I like that he used the formal term, "Mr.", because if not I'd have to... NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #16
You are a cruel one, mr. Skp, oh yes you are. cliffordu Dec 2012 #17
Next time you're in town, lets go shooting... NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #20
ME: Six foot, 200lb asshole with a mood disorder, on a bicycle, dressed in yellow, cliffordu Dec 2012 #118
Well, the 4000-ish post member agrees with him. Chorophyll Dec 2012 #52
disgusting. what a callous comment. Tuesday Afternoon Dec 2012 #77
Seriously? I've been crying my brains out for two days. Chorophyll Dec 2012 #150
There has been at least one mod laundry_queen Dec 2012 #121
I'm freaking heartsick at the gun-loving on this site. Chorophyll Dec 2012 #151
Just because you were a moderator doesn't mean you deserve to be here DisgustipatedinCA Dec 2012 #191
It won't work. k2qb3 Dec 2012 #12
Honest gtun owners who will not obey the laws? Unthinkable... sanatanadharma Dec 2012 #22
You take the guns from the bad guy then oldbanjo Dec 2012 #56
Exactly right and illustrates the point. nt laundry_queen Dec 2012 #122
Let me understand this atreides1 Dec 2012 #153
So it's easier to be rid of trauma, anger, and mental illness? tblue Dec 2012 #23
Yes we can. Warren Stupidity Dec 2012 #36
Would you like to discuss it or just resort to bullshit terms like "infatuation" that are divisive? NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #39
I'm sorry if you find your infatuation with guns called for what it is offensive, Warren Stupidity Dec 2012 #44
I'm sure that I can reload with stripper clips oldbanjo Dec 2012 #74
Good for you. Warren Stupidity Dec 2012 #97
Why thank you, Dr. Stupidity, for that free psychiatric diagnosis! Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #107
Florida University. Warren Stupidity Dec 2012 #127
"Florida University?" Really? Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #129
Look it up using the initials. You'll find something, I'm sure. DisgustipatedinCA Dec 2012 #209
Strict regulation is NOT the same as confiscation. cherokeeprogressive Dec 2012 #41
Strict regulation would look a lot like confiscation. Warren Stupidity Dec 2012 #46
I own a .40 semi-auto pistol AlecBGreen Dec 2012 #43
If its magazine capacity is larger than around 5 shots, it doesn't belong in civilian hands. Warren Stupidity Dec 2012 #47
Says you. AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #72
Excellent observation. Warren Stupidity Dec 2012 #87
Says a couple of dozen dead 6 year olds. Squinch Dec 2012 #100
The AWB in your sig line only limited them to 10. AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #105
Gosh. You're a master of the technicalities. And twenty 6 year olds are still dead. Squinch Dec 2012 #115
Sorry I know the in's and outs of the issue and the proposed legislation to address it. AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #119
Regulate private sales, impose the CT AW ban on the nation, and there'd still be 20 dead 6 year olds Kennah Dec 2012 #163
Even my great-grandfather's Colt Woodsman .22 pistol? Atypical Liberal Dec 2012 #86
Yup. Warren Stupidity Dec 2012 #88
OK what about my replica 1858 New Army Remington? Atypical Liberal Dec 2012 #95
Collector items can be separately regulated. Warren Stupidity Dec 2012 #126
It's not a museum piece, it's a competition gun. Atypical Liberal Dec 2012 #134
Then no problem. See Canada. Warren Stupidity Dec 2012 #135
Sounds pretty easy, but I don't see how this is very restrictive. Atypical Liberal Dec 2012 #137
Yep! Gotta go! zappaman Dec 2012 #91
thanks for sharing your opinion AlecBGreen Dec 2012 #111
The children of Newtown would have liked an opportunity to have an opinion. Warren Stupidity Dec 2012 #124
I don't bother with people like the ones DocMac Dec 2012 #157
I have hunted with Browning auto rifles and oldbanjo Dec 2012 #64
I'm ok with regulation and registration. AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #70
I Disagree - Americans Can Make This Happen - We Have Been Pushed To Far - Stop The Slaughter Today! cantbeserious Dec 2012 #55
That's the VERY FIRST POINT we need to - pardon the pun - "target." calimary Dec 2012 #71
Actually, I want to give in, I honestly accept the impossible and embrace what CAN work. NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #102
Maybe it should be like bargaining. Pardon the pun again - shoot for the moon. Then maybe you'll calimary Dec 2012 #140
Shoot for Mars, settle for the moon, NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #142
SO much more succinct than I was able to manage! calimary Dec 2012 #171
Irrational knee jerk nuts have temporarily taken over DU and thankfully that will not be sustained. L0oniX Dec 2012 #144
we will think big. even if we only take away 50% of them it will be a victory Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2012 #176
It always had more to do with congress than the president, and since we elect both, you are correct still_one Dec 2012 #6
I hope so etherealtruth Dec 2012 #8
Actually, you would have to employ heavily armed law enforcement people to do that slackmaster Dec 2012 #11
By taking their guns away I don't mean anything that stupid FightingIrish Dec 2012 #13
I hate to burst your bubble axetogrind Dec 2012 #21
well wait a minute there pardner CitizenPatriot Dec 2012 #25
I'm not arguing with you about that. axetogrind Dec 2012 #28
no, Dems didn't NOT vote for renewal CitizenPatriot Dec 2012 #145
I believe you're right axetogrind Dec 2012 #146
Correct. CitizenPatriot Dec 2012 #148
And the Citizens United bullshit ruling. axetogrind Dec 2012 #155
Ah, so you admit that the gun cultists aren't as law-abiding as we are led to believe. Hoyt Dec 2012 #132
People like me won't be a problem, Hoyt. I'll comply with whatever the law says. slackmaster Dec 2012 #194
Amazing the strength of the "it can't be done" comments Hekate Dec 2012 #14
Lots of newbies showing up in these posting rivers supporting NRA talking points it seems. sellitman Dec 2012 #93
You noticed that too, did you? nt. Squinch Dec 2012 #101
It will be a multigenerational fight, but we will prevail alcibiades_mystery Dec 2012 #18
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes! And yes, it will take a long time. But it has to begin now. nt. Squinch Dec 2012 #103
We must counter ALEC and other groups who have forced this into state laws, which is doable. freshwest Dec 2012 #26
Nicely put Vox Moi Dec 2012 #27
So you, fightingIrish, is going to knock on my door and take my gun? nt UndahCovah Dec 2012 #29
WE can do it Politicalboi Dec 2012 #30
Lol you without guns are going to do what to people with guns? dkf Dec 2012 #35
Is that a threat, dkf? Chorophyll Dec 2012 #54
I don't have a gun but I'm not going to block people who do. dkf Dec 2012 #58
Yeah, fine. I'm referring to your previous post Chorophyll Dec 2012 #62
I think it's a stupid thing to do. So sue me. dkf Dec 2012 #78
Maybe she wishes a certain scene in the opening of the film "Watchmen" was true. 2ndAmForComputers Dec 2012 #79
I don't have guns now. I work in one of the most violent areas in the country. What is it you Squinch Dec 2012 #106
What I think you shouldn't do is confront them. dkf Dec 2012 #128
Your question was what would gunless people do when confronted with armed people Squinch Dec 2012 #133
You'd think that shooting up an elementary school, murdering twenty 6-year-olds BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #31
Guns have always been around.. and we never had this problem... lib2DaBone Dec 2012 #32
Very good comment. oldbanjo Dec 2012 #84
You can't see the elephant in the room laundry_queen Dec 2012 #130
This is interesting for those who think all we need to do is get everybody mental care, as an libdem4life Dec 2012 #136
There are possible links davidthegnome Dec 2012 #169
/facepalm jeff47 Dec 2012 #177
Thank you for disputing this claptrap. kurtzapril4 Dec 2012 #193
Bookmarked for a year from now. Logical Dec 2012 #34
I sense alot humbled_opinion Dec 2012 #42
You are right on some of your points, oldbanjo Dec 2012 #99
Good luck with that. Because it's not going to happen Autumn Dec 2012 #45
K&R Chorophyll Dec 2012 #50
I was thinking the same thing, make it a meme and get it SaveAmerica Dec 2012 #51
I doubt it..... Mr Peabody Dec 2012 #53
I hope they don't waste a bunch capital on the old 1994 AWB madville Dec 2012 #57
Actually, no, you're not. nt rrneck Dec 2012 #59
This is the only reasonable solution. baldguy Dec 2012 #61
But how do you get a national gun ban without violating the Bill of Rights? axetogrind Dec 2012 #67
"A well regulated militia..." baldguy Dec 2012 #80
OK. axetogrind Dec 2012 #83
Impeachment is always an option. baldguy Dec 2012 #92
Who does the impeachment? axetogrind Dec 2012 #98
Impeachment of a Supreme Court justice would take much more amandabeech Dec 2012 #167
Take your own advice. Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #108
You want the rights with none of the responsibilities that go with them. baldguy Dec 2012 #114
Don't EVEN presume to tell me what I want. Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #123
What are you doing to stop this from happening AGAIN & AGAIN & AGAIN & AGAIN & AGAIN & AGAIN? baldguy Dec 2012 #125
Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #188
Of course. After allowing you more than a day, you have no answer. baldguy Dec 2012 #215
Do you need some help with reading? Melatonin Dec 2012 #216
All rights are conditional. Warren Stupidity Dec 2012 #94
High capacity mags. axetogrind Dec 2012 #104
Kick & Rec. n/t. apocalypsehow Dec 2012 #63
No you're not. n/t zappaman Dec 2012 #65
The Test Of Time Will Have You Eating Those Words cantbeserious Dec 2012 #66
uh huh zappaman Dec 2012 #69
No - Not Me Personally - Your New Gun Tax Bill May Make Your Ownership Onerous and Unpalatable cantbeserious Dec 2012 #76
uh huh zappaman Dec 2012 #82
How are you going to do that? Sissyk Dec 2012 #68
I'd reck this a million times if I could loyalkydem Dec 2012 #73
Nope. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #75
Well Berserker Dec 2012 #85
Unlikely. n/t flvegan Dec 2012 #109
No, they will give them up willingly quaker bill Dec 2012 #120
Exactly. Like cigarettes, swastikas, confederate flags, etc, guns need to become taboo. Hoyt Dec 2012 #131
Actually, more than all the above. quaker bill Dec 2012 #182
Agree. Hoyt Dec 2012 #186
Yep. We the People are mad as hell and we're not going to take this anymore. kestrel91316 Dec 2012 #138
Who is this "WE" you claim to speak for, bvar22 Dec 2012 #141
Thank you bvar22. This might be the first time I heartily agree with you. NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #143
Because it is hard for zealots to keep swallowing their perception of truth TheKentuckian Dec 2012 #156
Insane? FightingIrish Dec 2012 #159
I will join your effort. It's time to REPEAL the second amendment. Dems to Win Dec 2012 #154
At this moment my girlfriend is on her way home from working a gun show. brewens Dec 2012 #158
Tell me again how no one is interested in banning guns. Kennah Dec 2012 #164
Yes we are!!!!!!!!! Tumbulu Dec 2012 #165
Thank you, and K & R. nt Care Acutely Dec 2012 #166
Molon Labe ... Llewlladdwr Dec 2012 #168
"Take Them If You Can" Paladin Dec 2012 #187
You'll never disarm the American people Hoopermazing Dec 2012 #170
I think it is that kind of thinking that has gotten us where we are now world wide wally Dec 2012 #173
EXHIBIT NUMBER ONE Skittles Dec 2012 #174
Yes, just like the rest of billh58 Dec 2012 #175
Regulation and limitations are one thing, but taking them all away? NEVER GONNA HAPPEN. Get real. RBInMaine Dec 2012 #179
No you're not. Codeine Dec 2012 #184
I already gave all my guns away except one. For me, I believe plethoro Dec 2012 #189
Doesn't matter how many draconian laws you might ram through, you won't ever take them. pop topcan Dec 2012 #200
No. You're not. Bake Dec 2012 #203
Your chances of doing so at this time are slim to none. (n/t) spin Dec 2012 #207
It is opinions like yours guardian Dec 2012 #214
Thanks to people like you FightingIrish Dec 2012 #217
Kick. ellisonz Dec 2012 #218
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