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In reply to the discussion: Is it possible to be a progressive DUer and a gun owner? [View all]cherokeeprogressive
(24,853 posts)66. No offense but... I think you're a little bit freaky. Maybe it's just me.
You must not know much about DU if you come here and claim Colorado is a "sane state" because James Holmes can be put to death there.
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Of course. It's possible to own an gun and be on any part of the political spectrum.
RB TexLa
Jul 2013
#2
You have been here close to 16,000 posts worth and you felt THIS thread was necessary?
renie408
Jul 2013
#7
A 'gun owner' becomes a 'gun humper' at the exact moment the gun owner displays
petronius
Jul 2013
#30
When someone is closer to the Tea Party than the Democratic Party on gun policy
BainsBane
Jul 2013
#50
As I said: merely an insult, insisted on by people who prefer that sort of behavior...
petronius
Jul 2013
#86
A test I always use is to consider whether I would be embarrassed for my friends,
petronius
Jul 2013
#108
I know responsible gun owners. But, they would NEVER argue against universal background checks...
hlthe2b
Jul 2013
#18
We're a big tent party, and the whole point of democracy is that many minds with varied backgrounds
struggle4progress
Jul 2013
#20
No offense but... I think you're a little bit freaky. Maybe it's just me.
cherokeeprogressive
Jul 2013
#66
Because he used an illegal gun and they're debating whether he was sane or not.
Mr. David
Jul 2013
#68
Don't you find it a tad odd to say people who own guns should be committed because guns kill
Arcanetrance
Jul 2013
#93
I was raised in a family of hunters, have hunted, still enjoy game, was ways taught gun
Thinkingabout
Jul 2013
#36
I don't own a gun (did for work in the past) and yes, progressives own guns
The Straight Story
Jul 2013
#37
Simple answer: 100% yes, even without any of the caveats or background... (nt)
petronius
Jul 2013
#39
The "one-gun-a-month" law was a LIMIT. Prior to that there was NO limit to the number ...
11 Bravo
Jul 2013
#54
Isn't this getting uncomfortably close to the top post under General Discussion?
Rstrstx
Jul 2013
#47
it's obvious to me that widespread gun ownership is not a net benefit to american society.
KG
Jul 2013
#62
Robb, I don't know where you stand with regard to me, but in many ways I consider you my brother.
11 Bravo
Jul 2013
#83
I'm sorry you get lumped in with the rest of the idiotic rightwing gun trolls here.
Warren Stupidity
Jul 2013
#75
As an 18E who completed the 11B course at Benning, I think you are wonderful and a true progressive.
Anansi1171
Jul 2013
#114
Gun owner for the purpose of hunting, hobby, home defense: Sure. Concealed carry?
ecstatic
Jul 2013
#121