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I want the NRA classified as a terror org, and their funds frozen graham4anything Dec 2012 #1
So much for all that "common sense" talk TheMoreYouKnow Dec 2012 #3
LOL bongbong Dec 2012 #5
I didn't realize that calling out sheer insanity TheMoreYouKnow Dec 2012 #9
BongBong seems easily amused... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #26
Guns are sheer insanity as you call it. Gun lovers who think someone is out to get them need meds graham4anything Dec 2012 #34
The 70's were nothing like things are now. nt Mojorabbit Dec 2012 #53
They were 100 times worse then and in the past. Now all is peaceful except, and if, not for the gun graham4anything Dec 2012 #67
If you were never bothered, why do you care either way? pop topcan Dec 2012 #66
I was saying to my SO just last night tblue Dec 2012 #191
only way to stop incidents in the street is to stop guns from being in the street Legal& illegal graham4anything Dec 2012 #11
You Sir owe an apology. Glassunion Dec 2012 #42
And a pony! Don't forget a pony! Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #6
Who doesn't want a pony former-republican Dec 2012 #18
The 19 kids in Oklahoma City and the 20 kids in CT probably would love to be riding horses today graham4anything Dec 2012 #36
"weapons of mass destruction" Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #37
but that gets in the way of a good rousing rant! n/t a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #41
Guns indeed are WMD. They are manufactured to kill. No other reason to have one graham4anything Dec 2012 #48
and now you are engaging in pure bombast... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #49
Well, the one used on Friday Ineeda Dec 2012 #62
jeebers on a Harley... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #65
Edu-ma-cate yourself, pal. Ineeda Dec 2012 #69
and what did the FBI page say? a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #71
You conveniently took that snippet totally out of context: From the page pop topcan Dec 2012 #73
but they HAVE to take it out of context! a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #78
I could go&edit wiki if you would like to include guns as WMD and what a terrorist looks like too graham4anything Dec 2012 #74
and what did that quote from the FBI page say? a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #75
Uh, yes. They are in fact. Chorophyll Dec 2012 #253
that's rapid fire, not mass destruction... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #255
Like I said, words have meaning. Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #54
Lizzie Poppet... that would destroy the full emotional thrust of the rhetoric a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #55
Good point. Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #56
I've been noticing a trend in a lot of "arguments" around here a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #60
Don't forget.. letemrot Dec 2012 #108
pretty all of the classic ingredients for a witch hunt a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #113
Oh, dear! Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #204
Oops! a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #205
But what Sharks with letemrot Dec 2012 #217
It must not cost much for you to fly Kennah Dec 2012 #233
hit.nail.head Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #202
Lizzie Poppet... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #237
Because dead children are emotional rhetoric. Chorophyll Dec 2012 #254
Dead children are a tragedy. a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #257
You've just basically given me the "guns don't kill people, people kill people" line. Chorophyll Dec 2012 #259
Right back atcha a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #260
Then Bush was right to invade Iraq? The place was and is crawling with AK's friendly_iconoclast Dec 2012 #121
Guns may not be weopons of mass destruction until someone shoots 100 in a church... sanatanadharma Dec 2012 #193
Yep. They might have wanted ponies for Christmas JanMichael Dec 2012 #39
You actually believe that stuff, don't you? pop topcan Dec 2012 #72
Of course Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #240
The NRA fanboy can't stay away. morningfog Dec 2012 #175
I might support bullets costing 10k Travis_0004 Dec 2012 #33
I would like to have the NRA classified as what they really are, as well villager Dec 2012 #76
other than a lobbying party for gun manufacturers, what would that be? a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #77
Well "lobbying party for gun manufacturers" is a start, Geek Bob. villager Dec 2012 #81
Have I ever said anything other than that about the NRA a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #84
So -- just to be clear -- you consider your mission to "lower consciousness?" villager Dec 2012 #109
okay then... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #116
Okay, Bob! I will keep an eye out for those dreaded "social liberals!" villager Dec 2012 #124
Ever hear of Marcuse? How about "politically correct?" a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #126
So, the only example of a "social liberal" witchhunt you give is by someone who isn't villager Dec 2012 #128
speech codes have gotten a good play a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #134
Bob, what on earth are you talking about now? And who are "you guys?" villager Dec 2012 #140
You are going to tell me that you have never heard of speech codes? a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #142
Well, is that something used by social liberals in their witch hunts? villager Dec 2012 #143
okay... let's stop a minute... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #147
Bob, why don't you just say want you want to say, directly. Attack liberals straight on villager Dec 2012 #148
so, you're baitin', is what you are saying... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #152
Bob, who are "you guys?" You keep insisting I'm one of "them," but who is "them?" villager Dec 2012 #184
I liked the mixed up imagery... I think you've got something there a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #186
You mean, because I dared stereotype... the NRA!? villager Dec 2012 #198
Actually, some were stereotyping ME, so I returned the favor... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #203
Well, "some" may have been, but I wasn't. Though I believe I was accused of trying villager Dec 2012 #227
You would have First Amendment problems with that. N/T GreenStormCloud Dec 2012 #172
Did you send your wish list to Santa? GreenStormCloud Dec 2012 #166
it's called an assault rifle for a good reason. ban them. spanone Dec 2012 #2
Send this to Biden. Skidmore Dec 2012 #4
I like it. Whatever happens, I hope it is enough to close a bunch of gun stores, bankrupt a few Hoyt Dec 2012 #7
Why would prices plunge if manufacturers and dealers went out of business? ComplimentarySwine Dec 2012 #57
Couple of reasons - everyone will be dumping them because of annual tax and future ban on sales Hoyt Dec 2012 #79
it certainly worked out imported sports cars a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #80
I'm not sure that you're thinking this through ComplimentarySwine Dec 2012 #88
You don't understand - the annual carrying cost, the stigma , fact one can't sell it Hoyt Dec 2012 #110
What's going to prevent them from selling them after 5 years? ComplimentarySwine Dec 2012 #111
The law would say that. Then we'd see just how un-law-abiding gun culture is. Hoyt Dec 2012 #114
And after we see how "un-law-abiding" they are ComplimentarySwine Dec 2012 #131
Like I said, you gonna play Randy Weaver.? Hoyt Dec 2012 #199
Your crystal ball needs tuning. N/T GreenStormCloud Dec 2012 #179
How the fuck does any of that preclude banning assault weapons? MotherPetrie Dec 2012 #8
How many Hummer H2's did you see on the road today? XRubicon Dec 2012 #123
They are not assault riffles nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #10
exactly...this "assault rifle ban" is going to get talked about... JanMichael Dec 2012 #12
Assault rifle or infantry battle rifle neither belongs on the streets. white_wolf Dec 2012 #14
Terminology and framing matters. nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #16
I like the idea of a property and/or sales tax too. TheOther95Percent Dec 2012 #13
The taxes will go to pay the employees of my new JanMichael Dec 2012 #15
Anything left over should go to mental health programs TheOther95Percent Dec 2012 #20
No, do not call it a tax, it'd be an annual license fee. To cover the costs HereSince1628 Dec 2012 #17
I like that; thank you JanMichael Dec 2012 #19
Just like cars you could also require insurance coverage HereSince1628 Dec 2012 #23
Better Idea. TheOther95Percent Dec 2012 #21
oh absolutely....tax the crap out of them JanMichael Dec 2012 #22
Best of all requiring fees of users is pure Ronald Reagan HereSince1628 Dec 2012 #24
There already is a tax RantinRavin Dec 2012 #44
In that case, it should be higher. Much higher. TheOther95Percent Dec 2012 #92
It's not going to happen slackmaster Dec 2012 #25
If it happens... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #28
Yes, and tragic boating accidents, shovels, and ABS pipe. slackmaster Dec 2012 #29
Not to mention axes, swords, and point-ed sticks n/t a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #31
Hey, "Bob," did Adam Lanza choose any of THOSE? WinkyDink Dec 2012 #122
so a crazy person goes for the most convenient weapon... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #132
Har-de-har-har. WinkyDink Dec 2012 #119
Did I make a joke? n/t a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #125
really. Works in other countries. JanMichael Dec 2012 #30
The United States of America is not "other countries" slackmaster Dec 2012 #38
There are limits to the first nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #40
What in the world do those have to do with JanMichael Dec 2012 #46
How many other countries have 9 guns for every 10 people? ComplimentarySwine Dec 2012 #61
The Arab Spring (which Democrats strongly support) would be an abortion without individuals pop topcan Dec 2012 #70
Perhaps we have different definitions of "first world" n/t ComplimentarySwine Dec 2012 #89
Just a guess...you've never been outside of Podunk County...right? pop topcan Dec 2012 #91
It's really ironic isn't it, how on every OTHER issue the bulk of DU worships Franklin's warning pop topcan Dec 2012 #82
it's classic propaganda... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #86
Dont reply to your sock.... XRubicon Dec 2012 #141
Registering, licensing and taxing are totalitarian? neverforget Dec 2012 #83
Well, now that you mention it...no. Let's bring back poll taxes, that will solve some of the 'black pop topcan Dec 2012 #93
Nice dodge neverforget Dec 2012 #95
Thanks...can you answer it? pop topcan Dec 2012 #96
I'll answer after you do neverforget Dec 2012 #98
Hate to tell you this but there are taxes on guns and ammo now neverforget Dec 2012 #102
Yes - All Good Suggestions cantbeserious Dec 2012 #27
This message was self-deleted by its author HereSince1628 Dec 2012 #32
Let's just have a "Net WorthTax".. socialindependocrat Dec 2012 #35
Things that make you go hmmmmmm,. 99Forever Dec 2012 #43
that poster lost me at the "dog food" comment JanMichael Dec 2012 #45
Smells a lot like the underside of a bridge to me. n/t 99Forever Dec 2012 #47
Firearm registration is federally illegal per.. beevul Dec 2012 #50
Per the Supreme Court, there's no way to force existing users to register anyway. It's a moot point. Xithras Dec 2012 #68
I want them banned. n/t Buzz Clik Dec 2012 #51
them...what? a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #52
the amendment reads a "well regulated militia." I want it JanMichael Dec 2012 #59
and therein lies the tale... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #63
It's a shame that's not the definition of 'Militia'. Also, 'Well Regulated' means something too! TheBlackAdder Dec 2012 #105
And I'm twisting the language... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #106
The laugh is... You have no concept of what I had written. nt TheBlackAdder Dec 2012 #265
I'd like to introduce you to the 21st century. Welcome. morningfog Dec 2012 #176
I was pointing out the vagaries of language... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #183
TAX allinthegame Dec 2012 #58
Fortunately, what you claim to want is less likely than Madonna becoming President. pop topcan Dec 2012 #64
Keep lying to yourself... XRubicon Dec 2012 #97
Okay...more like Lady GaGa becoming president. pop topcan Dec 2012 #100
how is he lying to himself? n/t a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #101
I think there will be new gun taxes, maddonna wont be president either. XRubicon Dec 2012 #117
and who are the stupid people? a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #120
People who own guns XRubicon Dec 2012 #129
ah... figured as much... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #135
How many guns do you own? XRubicon Dec 2012 #137
I guess it's those two graduate degrees and the upcoming third... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #138
by the way... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #139
Was there a sale at University of Phoenix? XRubicon Dec 2012 #145
great! I kind of figured something along those lines... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #150
I see this tax thing really has your brain overheating, that's why I like it. XRubicon Dec 2012 #155
WOW... you're just full of stereotypes... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #156
Please define socialist, I'd like to hear your definition XRubicon Dec 2012 #157
As I don't listen to Limbo, that won't help much... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #159
No need for subtlety with you to get results. XRubicon Dec 2012 #164
I'm a senator, now? Sweet! a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #169
Do you have a list? XRubicon Dec 2012 #171
So now I'm McCarthy? a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #180
Check out the big brain on Bob.... what do they call a quarter pounder in France? XRubicon Dec 2012 #182
no idea... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #185
Laughter is the best medicine and you Bob have provided much tonight XRubicon Dec 2012 #190
good to know you can laugh at yourself... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #195
How progressive of you to hate socialists. hrmjustin Dec 2012 #160
thank you for the kind words... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #161
Many countries are socialistic and are not repressive. hrmjustin Dec 2012 #163
Really? a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #167
Aren't most European countries Socialistic. hrmjustin Dec 2012 #174
So you don't hate liberals, Are you a liberal? hrmjustin Dec 2012 #189
My wife and I usually considerourselves to be "progressive" a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #194
Politics of resentment sounds like you mean class warfare. Do you think that liberals push hrmjustin Dec 2012 #197
and that's why I ask for clarification... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #201
So you would consider yourself a moderate democrat. hrmjustin Dec 2012 #207
and there we go again... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #208
I don't know. I consider myself a liberal. hrmjustin Dec 2012 #210
I can agree with all of those, provided we can define "gun control..." n/t a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #211
I support banning military style weapons. Do not ask me what types. I know nothing of guns. hrmjustin Dec 2012 #213
then we are in accord... n/t a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #214
So I guess we agree on much. hrmjustin Dec 2012 #216
No problems a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #238
Again I am sorry I was harping on you. hrmjustin Dec 2012 #243
No need to apologize... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #244
That is an interesting idea. hrmjustin Dec 2012 #245
The major problem is going to be the power usage... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #247
And when the cops show up you might need to turn it off. hrmjustin Dec 2012 #249
Not a problem a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #251
Do you believe in Santa claus? n/t Mr Peabody Dec 2012 #85
Just grab all those "Man Card" registrations that Bushmaster has... Pholus Dec 2012 #87
Why not insure them? graywarrior Dec 2012 #90
I agree 100%, I still want assault ban though. nt XRubicon Dec 2012 #94
Good plan, I support a ban on assaults too! pop topcan Dec 2012 #99
+50! n/t a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #103
Are you sure? XRubicon Dec 2012 #136
I used to have a lawyer, but he died when pop topcan Dec 2012 #151
I don't think you'll get your wish. If an assault weapon ban came back into fashion, that would be MADem Dec 2012 #104
I think the NRA is going to support a MAG ban on anything over 10 rounds. former-republican Dec 2012 #107
I think you're wrong. Llewlladdwr Dec 2012 #112
It's an easy gesture on their part former-republican Dec 2012 #115
Yeah, so we shouldn't ban them right? XRubicon Dec 2012 #127
It's feel good law and the rest will be grand fathered former-republican Dec 2012 #144
No way. The NRA will go hard line. GreenStormCloud Dec 2012 #188
That would probably be an 'easy way out' for them. MADem Dec 2012 #261
AGREE 100%! The $$$ angle is the only way to include ALL firearms & discourage usage. WinkyDink Dec 2012 #118
yep JanMichael Dec 2012 #133
I want all gun owners to buy insurance, just like auto insurance... Agnosticsherbet Dec 2012 #130
I am all over this one. Think of the shrinking of the medical system with another layer of libdem4life Dec 2012 #154
2nd post gonzo_del_oeste Dec 2012 #250
Works for me. After reading the hateful paranoid fetishistic garbage here on DU... Hekate Dec 2012 #146
so... instead of using a firearm on a home intruder, can I use a flame thrower? n/t a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #153
You can use your registered taxed licensed firearm and not ignite your house Hekate Dec 2012 #232
Can I use my 5 amp stunstick? a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #235
Can I be on the regulatory commission? Hekate Dec 2012 #246
Not many 6 year olds break windows or locks to invade a house... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #248
Yes yes and yes. Every firearm is registered. Just like motor vehicles. That's not too hard and libdem4life Dec 2012 #149
"Papers, please". Where have I heard that? NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #158
License and registration please... and proof of insurance. Sound familiar? XRubicon Dec 2012 #162
Equally disturbing, really. It wasn't always this way. NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #165
yup...yup...yup a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #173
No need to follow, Bob. Really. I mean it. I'd prefer actually that you stay right there. (nt) NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #177
in what way? a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #181
For a gun range. Get over youself. morningfog Dec 2012 #178
Get over yourself? NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #192
Please. What does any of that have to do with your opposition morningfog Dec 2012 #196
I just don't know what a gun range has to do with having a gun. NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #200
You have no idea about me, but assume as you like. morningfog Dec 2012 #206
When did I say I was against registration? NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #212
Then what the fuck did this mean? morningfog Dec 2012 #215
"Papers, please" is universally understood to apply to a police state. NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #218
So, you are against gun registration? morningfog Dec 2012 #219
You REALLY need to read all of my replies. NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #220
Partner, I read them all. Sport, you dodge my question. morningfog Dec 2012 #221
I think all new sales should be recorded, I support wait periods and background checks. NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #222
I was just looking for an answer. YOu still haven't given it. morningfog Dec 2012 #224
no. not for all guns, just new purchase. nt NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #226
And no, existing ownership of weapons will NOT be registered. NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #223
Ah, thank you for finally saying what you think. morningfog Dec 2012 #225
No reluctance, very few call for registration of all arms.It's fascist to want to register all arms. NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #228
It's a great idea. morningfog Dec 2012 #229
You do realize it's an impossiblilty to ever require registering all existing arms. NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #230
ummm... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #236
And drones! nt NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #239
well... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #242
I want liability insurance MurrayDelph Dec 2012 #168
Liability insurance excludes criminal acts. X_Digger Dec 2012 #170
Me too, JanMichael. Me too. tblue Dec 2012 #187
So You are the Person God Is That All There Is Dec 2012 #209
a bit overboard Deep13 Dec 2012 #231
Just curious if you believe ANY of this would have preventing the tragedy at Sandy Hook? Kennah Dec 2012 #234
Yes, I think strict regulations might have stopped the past several JanMichael Dec 2012 #258
Unless someone counts the rounds one buys and fires at the range, it's easy enough to stock up. Kennah Dec 2012 #262
OK- JanMichael Dec 2012 #263
A few thoughts Kennah Dec 2012 #264
Im a gun owner, but i support the ban on the assault weapons. darkangel218 Dec 2012 #241
K&R Chorophyll Dec 2012 #252
Better yet, conscript all Gun Owners into the Military and send them to Afghanistan. yodermon Dec 2012 #256
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