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In reply to the discussion: Is it possible to be a progressive DUer and a gun owner? [View all]BainsBane
(53,164 posts)115. Of course it is
You suggested a definition of the term. I offered my own. Why should it be acceptable for you to define it and not me?
The take away from this is most of us have no problem with gun owners. Our dispute is with gun evangelists.
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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