General Discussion

dballance

(5,756 posts)

53. Yes, As A Matter of Fact You Are Paranoid

Reply to cherokeeprogressive (Original post)

Sat Feb 9, 2013, 12:06 AM

Feb 2013

Dorner's manifesto is against law enforcement authorities, not common citizens like you. There's no evidence he wants to harm civilians or take hostages. You're not a target for him. If he were in your neighborhood shooting it out with the cops you should hit the deck to try to avoid stray bullets.

If you feel you have to sleep with a loaded gun next to you on your nightstand then you're either paranoid or live in neighborhood which you should consider moving out of. If Dorner is as smart as is claimed he'll be able figure out your house is occupied and move on to one that's not to break into for cover or to rest.

You asked the question. There's my answer.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

121 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

2 questions for those prone to calling gun owners "Delicate Flowers". [View all] cherokeeprogressive Feb 2013 OP

And As A Public Service, Sir.... The Magistrate Feb 2013 #1

Well that settles it then. cherokeeprogressive Feb 2013 #2

Me too. geckosfeet Feb 2013 #8

People Deserve the Background, Sir The Magistrate Feb 2013 #11

"If you do not conflate regulation with confiscation, you are not who is meant." Electric Monk Feb 2013 #12

Explain the "sir" usage please. n-t Logical Feb 2013 #55

What, are you some kind of newb? That's how The Magistrate rolls. nt Electric Monk Feb 2013 #60

*sigh* nt Deep13 Feb 2013 #101

Let it go Recursion Feb 2013 #3

Well said. nt Mojorabbit Feb 2013 #104

From all that is written, nobody has anything to worry about unless they are directly graham4anything Feb 2013 #4

Some people who lead boring lives need the excitement. Moses2SandyKoufax Feb 2013 #14

I have absolutely no intention of ever carrying a concealed weapon. cherokeeprogressive Feb 2013 #29

Walter Mitty is alive and well. mwrguy Feb 2013 #67

They watch to many "Die Hard" movies...whoa one opens next weekend! Katashi_itto Feb 2013 #79

There were many fears of a terrorist attack in my neck of the woods xmas74 Feb 2013 #83

Keith Lawrence was two degrees of separation from anyone directly connected to Dorner's case. slackmaster Feb 2013 #86

And how would things be different if both you and Mr. Dorner did not have access to guns? baldguy Feb 2013 #5

I'd say that's impossible to know. n/t cherokeeprogressive Feb 2013 #7

It's a scenario you've never even considered. baldguy Feb 2013 #13

Tell me you don't think the world will ever enter the "no access to guns" phase. cherokeeprogressive Feb 2013 #16

Show me any civilized country where the astonishing regularity of horrific civilian massacres baldguy Feb 2013 #27

"no access to guns" is the norm for the rest of the world?? cherokeeprogressive Feb 2013 #35

GOOD point marions ghost Feb 2013 #96

Message auto-removed flyover22 Feb 2013 #112

A lot are trying to sort that out marions ghost Feb 2013 #115

Post removed Post removed Feb 2013 #116

whoever that Michael fistula is... marions ghost Feb 2013 #118

Have you ever called a person, face to face, a 'delicate flower'? flyover22 Feb 2013 #23

No, that would be rude. baldguy Feb 2013 #32

Message auto-removed flyover22 Feb 2013 #110

Your not a " Delicate Flower " Your a victim of banks, I'd orpupilofnature57 Feb 2013 #6

Cool story bro libtodeath Feb 2013 #9

There are quite a few socially challenged posters on the internet. former9thward Feb 2013 #10

Yes, you're still a Delicate Flower alcibiades_mystery Feb 2013 #15

+1000...What sort of flowers does the OP like? Katashi_itto Feb 2013 #77

Judging by what's happened so far you're in much more danger from the cops Fumesucker Feb 2013 #17

I wouldn't be so sure about that. LAGC Feb 2013 #51

The cops will bring ever increasing firepower to bear until you are dead or neutralized Fumesucker Feb 2013 #52

i'm in the LA area and i'm more worried about driving in the Rain JI7 Feb 2013 #18

If you have to ask, you must be. TheCowsCameHome Feb 2013 #19

+1 Electric Monk Feb 2013 #24

+2 ThoughtCriminal Feb 2013 #39

Like a boyscout, you were just being "well prepared"... jmg257 Feb 2013 #20

Did the Glock make you safer than Downwinder Feb 2013 #21

We shall never know. n/t cherokeeprogressive Feb 2013 #30

Glock 21 .45 ACP Berserker Feb 2013 #22

Post removed Post removed Feb 2013 #25

Wow.. xoom Feb 2013 #38

First, Hope you stay safe. Second, you had an excuse for your guns long before Dorner. Hoyt Feb 2013 #26

Don't put the pistol away, he is still up there somewhere! indie9197 Feb 2013 #28

So is murdering people (illegal, that is) ScreamingMeemie Feb 2013 #31

I bought on Red Ant Hill because my house has an unobstructed view of Big Bear Lake. cherokeeprogressive Feb 2013 #33

just kidding about the name- an attempt at comic relief indie9197 Feb 2013 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author NoGOPZone Feb 2013 #34

I'd like to say something about the 'delicate flower'... one_voice Feb 2013 #37

Sheesh. Please do not compare being a "delicate flower" to homophobia. madinmaryland Feb 2013 #58

Then I think I shall call those that are anti gun... one_voice Feb 2013 #62

There ARE plenty of responsible gun owners, until they are not. We see reports of this every madinmaryland Feb 2013 #64

Great, run out and take all the guns... one_voice Feb 2013 #65

You just showed that you are a delicate flower... madinmaryland Feb 2013 #66

Uh...I'd have to own a gun to be a delicate flower... one_voice Feb 2013 #68

Mehhh... its just words. HooptieWagon Feb 2013 #70

Anti-gun zealots don't have facts or reality on their side, so they resort to lies and name-calling? baldguy Feb 2013 #73

This post exemplifies what HW said. cherokeeprogressive Feb 2013 #91

QED. nt HooptieWagon Feb 2013 #93

Message auto-removed flyover22 Feb 2013 #113

"anti-gun zealots" marions ghost Feb 2013 #97

If they walk like a duck, HooptieWagon Feb 2013 #100

OK marions ghost Feb 2013 #103

Its the anti-gun crowd thats paranoid. HooptieWagon Feb 2013 #107

what I meant marions ghost Feb 2013 #109

I know what youre saying, HooptieWagon Feb 2013 #111

Message auto-removed flyover22 Feb 2013 #119

take all the guns... rdharma Feb 2013 #121

Why do you care about their childish monikers and lame ass dick jokes TheKentuckian Feb 2013 #40

The Second Amendment has nothing to do with what you did. onehandle Feb 2013 #41

The security of a free state includes the security of every individual and household in the state slackmaster Feb 2013 #89

Build a more "secure" society marions ghost Feb 2013 #98

1 question for you Turborama Feb 2013 #42

Plagiarized and paraphrased, but alas, not from you. cherokeeprogressive Feb 2013 #44

Meh...I just call them "Precious Snowflakes" in return. Lizzie Poppet Feb 2013 #43

Perhaps as a gun owner, I actually am a delicate flower. If so I would suppose that I am a rose. ... spin Feb 2013 #45

I love the Ziggy quote. cherokeeprogressive Feb 2013 #46

One of my favorite rock groups is ... spin Feb 2013 #47

Big GnR fan here as well. cherokeeprogressive Feb 2013 #49

I don't have a problem with you owning a gun for self defense, but I think you endangered yourself ecstatic Feb 2013 #48

I appreciate your response. You make good points. cherokeeprogressive Feb 2013 #50

Yes, As A Matter of Fact You Are Paranoid dballance Feb 2013 #53

Agree. laundry_queen Feb 2013 #54

Was Monica Quan LAPD? Marengo Feb 2013 #56

no, but she was the daughter of one and he threatened the families of them, bu t i live JI7 Feb 2013 #61

The post I responded to stated... Marengo Feb 2013 #85

I asked the question. You answered it. Here's my reply... cherokeeprogressive Feb 2013 #57

I don't blame you for being afraid marions ghost Feb 2013 #99

Okay, So He's Killing Civilians Related to People in his Past Too - I erred. dballance Feb 2013 #69

This message was self-deleted by its author Cali_Democrat Feb 2013 #59

My guess would be most repsonding would have done the same given the same circumstances. Skip Intro Feb 2013 #63

Relax Mr.Bill Feb 2013 #71

justified and warranted sigmasix Feb 2013 #72

The paranoid delicate flowers can always find some outlandish and made up situation. aandegoons Feb 2013 #74

How does your "scenario" prevent registration of your favorite safe toy? Jakes Progress Feb 2013 #75

You are ignorant of our laws. Handguns are in fact registered in California. slackmaster Feb 2013 #88

Your ignorance is showing by your hiding from my question. Jakes Progress Feb 2013 #108

Paranoid gun nut. n/t leeroysphitz Feb 2013 #76

Gun owners keep telling us how responsible they are rucky Feb 2013 #78

Ah, but Chris Dorner was a responsable gun owner too. Until he wasn't. baldguy Feb 2013 #105

Message auto-removed flyover22 Feb 2013 #114

Hell with these delicate flowers....as a responsible gun owner I demand my god given right for a Katashi_itto Feb 2013 #80

You should get some guards to place around the shrubbery. Glassunion Feb 2013 #90

+1000! Katashi_itto Feb 2013 #94

If you ... 99Forever Feb 2013 #81

God forbid if your wife woke you up from a deep sleep.. trumad Feb 2013 #82

Pfft. Adam-Bomb Feb 2013 #84

I put my Smith & Wesson .38 Special Revolver back in the safe last night... slackmaster Feb 2013 #87

You would be seriously out-gunned. ellisonz Feb 2013 #92

If you strap-on a AR-15 clone to shop at JC Penneys, you're a delicate flower. denbot Feb 2013 #95

+1 wtmusic Feb 2013 #120

Honestly, if I thought there was a real reason to doubt my security... Deep13 Feb 2013 #102

I think it makes you a lot of things. Soundman Feb 2013 #106

1. I have never called gun owners "delicate flowers." LWolf Feb 2013 #117