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graham4anything

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52. If this repub came out for it, it means they know the need to accept the least possible
Mon Dec 17, 2012, 10:54 AM
Dec 2012

but it is not enough

we need full reframing

assault weapon ban does diddley because of the simple fact

guns will still be in street

we need to ban all guns in the street period.

He echoed our president by saying we all must change. rateyes Dec 2012 #1
Maybe he should be against military adventurism also. dkf Dec 2012 #2
He just took a huge step in the right direction rateyes Dec 2012 #4
I bet drone attacks look an awful lot like a video game. dkf Dec 2012 #11
And, he agreed with that, too this morning. rateyes Dec 2012 #12
There are times that the concepts of "right" and "wrong" become clear to sentient beings etherealtruth Dec 2012 #3
Me, too. To those who are so much like the Republicans that they despise that renie408 Dec 2012 #5
We woke up, that's what's wrong with us. ReRe Dec 2012 #25
I think the Republicans and the NRA are in disarray right now. Skidmore Dec 2012 #6
More evidence that this time is different. n/t eShirl Dec 2012 #7
Republicans are starting to call for gun control BainsBane Dec 2012 #8
Having come out against it himself dipsydoodle Dec 2012 #9
Oh my, we *are* capable of multi-faceted solutions! reformist2 Dec 2012 #10
calm wakeoftheflood Dec 2012 #13
Cynicism is a coward's emotion. renie408 Dec 2012 #15
"Ixnay." - Diogenes the Cynic Berlum Dec 2012 #41
He was passionate and sincere napkinz Dec 2012 #14
I found his blaming the entertainment industry to be tired. MrSlayer Dec 2012 #16
Sorry, the culture of violence is indeed a huge part of the problem. reformist2 Dec 2012 #19
Agreed. Hopefully any laws restricting violence in video games or TV will be struck down... Comrade_McKenzie Dec 2012 #27
We can go around regulating commerce, though. rateyes Dec 2012 #38
Just another lame Drug War law. nt Comrade_McKenzie Dec 2012 #51
It already is restricted. Libel laws, False reports to law enforcement, The infamous "Fire!" in the RC Dec 2012 #42
I am perfectly fine with violence as entertainment... Comrade_McKenzie Dec 2012 #53
Survivalist Shows HockeyMom Dec 2012 #32
Naaaaaaah, ReRe Dec 2012 #17
His dead intern will be thrilled. sellitman Dec 2012 #18
Yup. And, Bohunk68 Dec 2012 #21
Yes he took a step in the right direction but, bakpakr Dec 2012 #20
Violent video games warp people's minds, imo. reformist2 Dec 2012 #22
Speaking for myself... Javaman Dec 2012 #57
good point about emulating countries that get it right eShirl Dec 2012 #23
But we can't do that because it wasn't invented here. RC Dec 2012 #43
He needs to look in the mirror tinrobot Dec 2012 #49
I agreed with him. Sky Masterson Dec 2012 #24
Video games have absolutely nothing to do with it... what a jackass. Comrade_McKenzie Dec 2012 #26
Is it valid to extrapolate your personal experience to the whole population? reformist2 Dec 2012 #30
So, your experience equates to everybodys? rateyes Dec 2012 #31
I don't really care about anyone else's experience, to be frank and honest. nt Comrade_McKenzie Dec 2012 #54
Me too. The problem is not movies or video games, it's mental illness. Dawgs Dec 2012 #33
I will assume that all these pro-censorship posters are NRA agents. nt Comrade_McKenzie Dec 2012 #55
For the record, I am not pro-censorship via laws. I want us to grow up and choose for ourselves KittyWampus Dec 2012 #62
It's not about your touching a gun. It's your reinforcing/accepting the Culture of Violence. KittyWampus Dec 2012 #61
Joe Scarborough is to the left of the gungeon RetroLounge Dec 2012 #28
Now that is an excellent point! FarPoint Dec 2012 #29
Scarborough DIDN'T come out against the NRA. He attacked Hollywood..... swayne Dec 2012 #34
Explain marions ghost Dec 2012 #36
I didnt say he came out against the NRA. rateyes Dec 2012 #39
My thoughts kydo Dec 2012 #45
Not a fan of Joe Scabro marions ghost Dec 2012 #35
Good. Iggo Dec 2012 #37
And further, Joe Manchin said there's no need for hunters to have assault rifles. Zen Democrat Dec 2012 #40
The bully culture is at the heart of the republicans, be it war, guns or politics. on point Dec 2012 #44
You're right, it IS a Bully Culture, and one thing they know how to do best is taunt We People Dec 2012 #60
Joe would have you THINK he speaks to right wingers. They can't stand him. swayne Dec 2012 #46
exactly kydo Dec 2012 #47
Nobody's fawning over Joe marions ghost Dec 2012 #50
I don't play video games kydo Dec 2012 #56
I know that Joe isn't too popular on DU....but, PennsylvaniaMatt Dec 2012 #59
re:Joe Scarborough just came out in favor of assault weapons ban along View profile allan01 Dec 2012 #48
If this repub came out for it, it means they know the need to accept the least possible graham4anything Dec 2012 #52
kick napkinz Dec 2012 #58
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