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stevenleser

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33. Right, the motivations would be totally different. Don't go to a place that might kill you, or
Tue Aug 20, 2013, 08:31 PM
Aug 2013

participate in a reverse boycott for spite.

I can see a big difference in motivation driving participation there.

money is the only thing our country seems to undertand. I don't blame him for wanting liberal_at_heart Aug 2013 #1
What the Aussies really need to do is stop giving a market to US gun runners. nt kelliekat44 Aug 2013 #93
So long as its OK for Americans to boycott Australian tourism, good and services in response. branford Aug 2013 #2
generally supporting gun control is a great idea but the cold hard facts are that the NRA and the liberal_at_heart Aug 2013 #3
Our laws most certainly favor gun ownership, it's in the damn federal Constitution. branford Aug 2013 #16
Many of the amendments have exceptions. MissMarple Aug 2013 #17
The problems you focus on are mostly addressed by current law. branford Aug 2013 #22
Thank you for your thoughtful replies. I live in Colorado Springs, CO. MissMarple Aug 2013 #60
My point is basically that the gun debate is complicated. branford Aug 2013 #63
Concealed carry is insane? VADem1980 Aug 2013 #54
To obtain a concealed carry license on line seems insane to me. MissMarple Aug 2013 #55
Actually, it is. VADem1980 Aug 2013 #84
In my state, anyone over 16 can conceal carry- no license necessary cali Aug 2013 #95
Yeah, because those stupid punks who shot the Aussie were clearly Tanuki Aug 2013 #31
Did you even read my comment? branford Aug 2013 #37
I live in Australia — and travel internationally a lot . . . MrModerate Aug 2013 #44
Australians have a much higher median wealth than we do. It probably hurts us more than them if we stevenleser Aug 2013 #7
US population is 14 times that of Australia. tritsofme Aug 2013 #18
It's likely that people in other countries may join in. MissMarple Aug 2013 #19
One can only hope... NeoConsSuck Aug 2013 #30
The difference is huge, not "marginal". That overcomes the population difference stevenleser Aug 2013 #21
Interesting. Curious, is this your theory? tritsofme Aug 2013 #23
Theory? I've included the stats on median wealth per adult for the countries. Do the math. stevenleser Aug 2013 #25
So then the answer is no? tritsofme Aug 2013 #32
OK, took some doing. Here are the stats... stevenleser Aug 2013 #36
Interesting, the Aussies definitely get out! tritsofme Aug 2013 #38
See #39 below. I should dig further into my own links!!!!!! nt stevenleser Aug 2013 #40
Good catch! Kenneth Thomas Aug 2013 #70
Thank you so much for your great blogpost. stevenleser Aug 2013 #79
I'd be happy to Kenneth Thomas Aug 2013 #85
Sent! nt stevenleser Aug 2013 #100
And I did cite you in my new column at US News & World Report Kenneth Thomas Aug 2013 #98
There are a couple of other factors that affect the significance of 'median wealth' . . . MrModerate Aug 2013 #86
Many of those prices are very similar to the big US cities and their suburbs stevenleser Aug 2013 #88
Your point is well taken, but. . . MrModerate Aug 2013 #89
Here it is. This is it. From those same links, another important stat I didn't see at first stevenleser Aug 2013 #39
One in eight Aussies live in poverty Bunnahabhain Aug 2013 #92
Interesting. From reading your own link, both stats can be more or less true stevenleser Aug 2013 #97
Not quite Bunnahabhain Aug 2013 #99
Ugh. I've never seen these statistics before. ForgoTheConsequence Aug 2013 #59
It's actually more dramatic than that indicates stevenleser Aug 2013 #64
WTF? An average Italian is worth almost 3x the average German?! Rstrstx Aug 2013 #66
That's one reason so many Germans oppose the bailouts Kenneth Thomas Aug 2013 #69
Yes. Many misconceptions about Italy as a "poor country". Democracyinkind Aug 2013 #77
That assumes all American's would agree to participate in this reverse boycott CincyDem Aug 2013 #27
Right, the motivations would be totally different. Don't go to a place that might kill you, or stevenleser Aug 2013 #33
It's silly all around. It assumes that anyone of any consequence would agree to it on either side. tritsofme Aug 2013 #34
Ask South Africa how that worked for them. CincyDem Aug 2013 #35
hey you let us know how that boycott works out for you, mkay? frylock Aug 2013 #56
I'm not advocating a boycott, that is precisely my point. branford Aug 2013 #65
they shot him in the back while he was jogging and they were in a car JI7 Aug 2013 #73
given the choice, would you rather face someone with a kitchen knife.. frylock Aug 2013 #82
Aussies are some of the most traveled people on the planet. joshcryer Aug 2013 #78
I imagine that there some who would boycott Australia due to their low rate LanternWaste Aug 2013 #91
Can't say I blame them. I'm glad I live in a city with a lot of gun control. nt stevenleser Aug 2013 #4
I don't blame them either (feel free to frame this rare point of agreement). n/t DisgustipatedinCA Aug 2013 #9
I'll blow it out of the water and agree with BOTH of you. nt Robb Aug 2013 #43
Good for him Ruby the Liberal Aug 2013 #5
The NRA is about to turn the outrage/smear machine up to 11 Blue_Tires Aug 2013 #6
when that happens DU's resident gun humpers get animated too Skittles Aug 2013 #47
Maybe this will get the Australian gun laws and their effect on gun violence on the radar here. MissMarple Aug 2013 #8
If dancing in the middle of times square in a speedo swimsuit and top hat would work, I'd try that. stevenleser Aug 2013 #10
Maybe the three crazy teens with a gun in the middle of Oklahoma will make some people blink. MissMarple Aug 2013 #13
It's unfalthomable the depravity that went into killing Cha Aug 2013 #11
If you go to Australia marions ghost Aug 2013 #12
Add the wage and wealth fairness they have there and I am sure crime and violence is low. stevenleser Aug 2013 #26
The truth that many Americans don't want to see... marions ghost Aug 2013 #41
I talk about wage fairness on my show a lot. It will be the top topic again this week! nt stevenleser Aug 2013 #42
Keep on talkin marions ghost Aug 2013 #46
I certainly understand the anger...and he's right...the NRA owns our joeybee12 Aug 2013 #14
That would be awesome. nt bemildred Aug 2013 #15
Good n/t malaise Aug 2013 #20
That didn't take long. PowerToThePeople Aug 2013 #24
an individual calling for a boycott isn't international relations n/t Violet_Crumble Aug 2013 #48
Good for them! n/t Moses2SandyKoufax Aug 2013 #28
K&R I'm game for just about anything that will improve gun control. Number23 Aug 2013 #29
Yeah, the perps were clearly NRA members. Skip Intro Aug 2013 #45
He didn't say they were NRA members... Violet_Crumble Aug 2013 #76
If only the US would pass a law making it illegal for minors to buy firearms (nt) Recursion Aug 2013 #49
Stay on your side of the Hemisphere then HolyMoley Aug 2013 #50
It's actually "Men At Work" Scootaloo Aug 2013 #58
plus they seem to be confused about AC/DC Violet_Crumble Aug 2013 #61
Now that's just mean Scootaloo Aug 2013 #62
I know, but claiming they're our greatest gift to civilisation deserves a harsh response... Violet_Crumble Aug 2013 #71
Pffft. Everyone knows what your greatest gift to civilization REALLY is... Scootaloo Aug 2013 #75
Check with most unattached young women . . . MrModerate Aug 2013 #87
We continue to horrify the world. DirkGently Aug 2013 #51
Boy I need to stay out of this one. BlueJazz Aug 2013 #52
Yes, it might be difficult for you... Violet_Crumble Aug 2013 #72
Ah..Yes...No matter what I say, feelings will get hurt. BlueJazz Aug 2013 #83
Don't blame 'em. There should be a world wide boycott. MotherPetrie Aug 2013 #53
My family and I don't go back anymore (2003) I just don't feel safe joelz Aug 2013 #57
I totally sympathize with his point and request, but he seems to not understand that Egalitarian Thug Aug 2013 #67
Full-Auto with hookers and blow. Who needs gambling? :) branford Aug 2013 #68
Well, the gambling has and continues to be less of a draw, overall. Egalitarian Thug Aug 2013 #80
they are able to buy guns and take them back home with them ? JI7 Aug 2013 #74
Not even close to most, but many and the numbers are still growing Egalitarian Thug Aug 2013 #81
there are times i would like the boycott the us too dembotoz Aug 2013 #90
But we do have gun control typeviic Aug 2013 #94
We have varying degrees of gun control depending on the jurisdiction cali Aug 2013 #96
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