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In reply to the discussion: Time for RKBA DU'ers to make a choice...the NRA or the USA? [View all]friendly_iconoclast
(15,333 posts)215. And again, pointing out *your* specious claim is not a defense of *them*. A pox on both your houses!
Last edited Thu Jan 3, 2013, 05:39 PM - Edit history (1)
-*The NRA* for becoming (as I said before) a hypocritical right-wing political movement with a bitchin' gun club...
-*You* for trying to spread faith-promoting rumor and slandering a fellow DUer when called on it. You don't like the NRA? Fine- but hate them for real
reasons instead of some half baked CT.
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You better not eat more than one Buffalo Wing at a time or you're a wing nut n/t
shadowrider
Jul 2012
#96
Hey, I never criticize another's drink.......as long as they are willing to share. nm
rhett o rick
Jul 2012
#147
Question: If the starter sent you to the first tee to go out with my threesome...
cherokeeprogressive
Jul 2012
#183
Yet, the NRA gives positive ratings to Democrats, just fine, as long as they come down on the
AtheistCrusader
Jul 2012
#14
NRA supports a lot of right wing causes unrelated to guns. Check out their leadership.
Hoyt
Jul 2012
#35
When grover norquist goes to scratch Republican congressperson's back, he's lobbying for more guns,
Hoyt
Jul 2012
#50
Permatex, rather than buying another gun, try getting an education on how these organizations work.
Hoyt
Jul 2012
#55
Hoyt, rather than dodging, try providing *actual evidence* to back up your assertion...
friendly_iconoclast
Jul 2012
#61
You, yesterday: "When you quote something like that, it is customary to give a link to the source."
friendly_iconoclast
Jul 2012
#65
Not unless the ACLU starts paying speaking fees to Glenn Beckkk and $arah Palin
HankyDub
Jul 2012
#66
You'd better watch it- some folks don't like skeptics who cast doubt upon their One True Faith...
friendly_iconoclast
Jul 2012
#58
NRA doesn't really care what happens to guns after they are sold, only that they are sold.
Hoyt
Jul 2012
#43
And I can proudly say that I'm doing my part to add another 100 million guns sold.
permatex
Jul 2012
#47
Ordered, paid for, on it's way to a las vegas gun store for p/u next week, also ordered
permatex
Jul 2012
#91
Bambi's mom, that's who. They are well made, and would be a great deer rifle...
friendly_iconoclast
Jul 2012
#63
Lord man, they've figured out how to take a "percentage" of things by just handling lobbying, etc.
Hoyt
Jul 2012
#121
The reports that for the past 30 years have trumpeted historic declines in gun violence?
hack89
Jul 2012
#46
The reason I am making a stink is that they are advocating agains the interests
HankyDub
Jul 2012
#132
I have been in many of the poor areas and housing projects in El Paso and have NEVER
rl6214
Jul 2012
#88
Wait, wait, oh I get it. You are baiting. Yep. The old "show me some stats" bait.
rhett o rick
Jul 2012
#114
No, no, you're not a dick. I was commending you for demanding that he provide evidence
rhett o rick
Jul 2012
#125
Yes - the shrill fear mongering about CCW, open carry and SYG are just bullshit.
hack89
Jul 2012
#141
As long as we don't have to choose between mindless hysteria and reason.
4th law of robotics
Jul 2012
#30
Folks like you, for example, dutifully internalizing -- and repeating - their crafted talking points
villager
Jul 2012
#70
The advanced search function is your friend. Donate, and you'll be able to use it too:
friendly_iconoclast
Jul 2012
#163
Then why defend a group that even you see as saturated with right-wing politics?
villager
Jul 2012
#202
I didn't defend *them*, I asked *you* how they allegedly 'trained' apologists.
friendly_iconoclast
Jul 2012
#207
Sort of obvious, isn't it? They've positioned themselves in the minds of gunfolk in such a way that
villager
Jul 2012
#208
Kindly point out this "defense" of the NRA you keep mistakenly attributing to me.
friendly_iconoclast
Jul 2012
#210
Then you can join the rest of sane and compassionate humanity in the wake of Aurora.
villager
Jul 2012
#212
Ignoring a tragedy to continue a debate about an organization you're still defending? How craven.
villager
Jul 2012
#214
And again, pointing out *your* specious claim is not a defense of *them*. A pox on both your houses!
friendly_iconoclast
Jul 2012
#215
So how did *you* learn enough about them to 'know' they come from the NRA?
friendly_iconoclast
Jul 2012
#83
Check it out. Rand Paul is trying to replace a treasonous oath to Grover Nordquist with one to NRA
patrice
Jul 2012
#128
You distort the true history of Rosa Parks and of the civil rights movement in general.
friendly_iconoclast
Jul 2012
#200
People should have a right to unionize and organize and have their privacy respected.
Atypical Liberal
Jul 2012
#165