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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]L0oniX
(31,493 posts)89. Oh I already have 4 more tabs open to other news sources...
and a few of them as news sources here are not welcome anymore. I still post some threads from them but expect that not to last much longer. Democracynow, informationclearinghouse realnews billmoyers and others. Sad to see DU become just another forum for gun control.
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Once RWNJ radio hosts stop sending people to troll us, or we stop feeding them (nt)
Recursion
Jan 2013
#1
Significant change is in the air, and these conversations must be had. These -are- really big news.
Fire Walk With Me
Jan 2013
#2
Change is difficult. It's my hope that things will remain similar to what they were after guns are
Fire Walk With Me
Jan 2013
#24
There have been well over 400 gun deaths in the US since Sandy Hook. It's time to face the issue
Fire Walk With Me
Jan 2013
#38
IMO it's delussional to think that anything discussed here is going to change laws. n/t
L0oniX
Jan 2013
#44
Populist opinion and action has the power to shake the entire world. Look at Rush Limbaugh, losing
Fire Walk With Me
Jan 2013
#51
There are not that many active members on DU. The total membership count includes...
L0oniX
Jan 2013
#54
I will not be silent on issues requiring positive change. Ever. To each, their own. Peace.
Fire Walk With Me
Jan 2013
#64
GD is rarely a source of really important news issues, but is a great place for large scale issue
Fire Walk With Me
Jan 2013
#61
In a Meta sort of way, it's also time for that sort of thing to end and for reasonable
Fire Walk With Me
Jan 2013
#39
I am truly disgusted with current direction at DU but this has happened several times.
gordianot
Jan 2013
#4
Yes but this has been going on long enough IMO. I am sure I am not alone with that thought.
L0oniX
Jan 2013
#8
When you want to talk about the Pentagon, how can you do so without addressing the gun industry? nt
ancianita
Jan 2013
#46
Their justification of the weapons industry's saturating this nation has been "defense/protection."
ancianita
Jan 2013
#59
The Pentagon is the civilian connection to the military. "defense/protection" is the reasoning used
L0oniX
Jan 2013
#62
And now its time for the civilian command to reassert control. If weapons/gun industry lobbyists
ancianita
Jan 2013
#66
I would love to see an accounting for the US being the BIG GUN of the world but...
L0oniX
Jan 2013
#70
"An accounting" won't make itself happen. It takes an aware, engaged and active public that
ancianita
Jan 2013
#85
This will pass. But for now it's got to be dealt with. Always give DU'ers space and time to change.
ancianita
Jan 2013
#98
"brain injury" ah that a big one with me ...I detest public tax supported brain bashing/football.
L0oniX
Jan 2013
#102
Because the first major change in federal regulation of firearms in two decades...
Spider Jerusalem
Jan 2013
#10
This is GD ...by "general" it is implied that it will not be all one sided or all one topic.
L0oniX
Jan 2013
#15
It's your choice to be balanced or other. Sorry if that image makes you uncomfortable...
L0oniX
Jan 2013
#109
Our leaders? You mean the ones who have wars going on that now want to control guns here?
L0oniX
Jan 2013
#118
GD RULES = "No posts about Israel/Palestine, religion, guns, showbiz, or sports unless ..."
Coyotl
Jan 2013
#30
the NRA would love it if there was no open discussion, they do best when hidden
graham4anything
Jan 2013
#37
Agreed. If GD can't handle life and death issues that lately pervade/invade the general welfare
ancianita
Jan 2013
#55
GD is now just an auxillary of the Gungeon and the Admins are fine with that. Its their website....
Rowdyboy
Jan 2013
#57
Guns and gun violence are part of the policy discussion. They belong in DU GD,not a forum set aside..
Agnosticsherbet
Jan 2013
#63
A woman was breastfeeding at Olive Garden and asked to see my receipt. I said, "No."
OnyxCollie
Jan 2013
#75
Very good point....and you left out "support Democrats", seems that is a lost art here too.
George II
Jan 2013
#79
...as well as being a Democratic big tent. Yea I wish we had some of the old bloggers...
L0oniX
Jan 2013
#84
Are there sins or just sinners? Are there miracles or just dumb luck? Are there guns or ammo?
DainBramaged
Jan 2013
#108
Not angry at you ...but I hate that damned cat. Dang wife is all over that thing. n/t
L0oniX
Jan 2013
#115
The OP, now deleted, was discussing whether or not gun discussions belong in GD.
Buzz Clik
Jan 2013
#114