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jeepnstein

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70. The company men...
Thu Dec 27, 2012, 09:43 AM
Dec 2012

were more than willing to open fire on the strikers. They even took the time and trouble to set up a couple of belt-fed machine guns just for the occasion. Not to mention talking Billy Mitchell into "leaving" the Army Air Corps long enough to do a little private sector bombing run on the camps. The 1% wants labor disarmed for a reason. You think guys like Bloomberg are really concerned with your family's safety?

That's exactly what we need TheMoreYouKnow Dec 2012 #1
since we are talking about Forbes gejohnston Dec 2012 #5
yep nt Mojorabbit Dec 2012 #7
So, you claim to know what an entire magazine wants? Or are you just mindreading the author? Dog Gone at Penigma Dec 2012 #64
I have read the magizine often enough to know gejohnston Dec 2012 #66
They have grossly exagerated the costs to society. GreenStormCloud Dec 2012 #68
You have to show something more than your best guess Dog Gone at Penigma Dec 2012 #89
I proved to you that most murder victims are themselves criminals. GreenStormCloud Dec 2012 #90
No, you have proven no such thing Dog Gone at Penigma Dec 2012 #94
If you are talking about the Kellermann study gejohnston Dec 2012 #98
apparently you have no respect for the role that Medical examiners play in criminology Dog Gone at Penigma Dec 2012 #100
especially ones who are shills gejohnston Dec 2012 #102
Oh, national review has declined tremendously since the days of Buckly. Dog Gone at Penigma Dec 2012 #103
no one said suicidal kids are criminals. gejohnston Dec 2012 #104
Bloomberg too. JohnnyBoots Dec 2012 #96
Remember Blair Mountain. jeepnstein Dec 2012 #15
Why? Dog Gone at Penigma Dec 2012 #67
The company men... jeepnstein Dec 2012 #70
I'm sure that criminals will be lining up to insure their illegal guns. GreenStormCloud Dec 2012 #2
it will affect criminals, indirectly Dog Gone at Penigma Dec 2012 #20
Because no black market would ever explode into existance.... PavePusher Dec 2012 #84
the people who are committing the violence gejohnston Dec 2012 #3
incorrect gejohnston Dog Gone at Penigma Dec 2012 #21
the analysis I have seen were gejohnston Dec 2012 #26
I refer you to all of the research on the topic of substitution in means of suicides (or lack of it) Dog Gone at Penigma Dec 2012 #63
you made the claim first gejohnston Dec 2012 #65
Wrong. Clames Dec 2012 #101
On this I agree with you. Starboard Tack Dec 2012 #106
stats and stick figures Dog Gone at Penigma Dec 2012 #107
since the CDC lists defensive gun uses gejohnston Dec 2012 #109
Forbes: 1%ers telling the rest of us how to live. N/T GreenStormCloud Dec 2012 #4
1%ers telling the rest of us how to live are very popular with that lot these days friendly_iconoclast Dec 2012 #10
Is this contributer a 1%er? Dog Gone at Penigma Dec 2012 #22
the target audience is gejohnston Dec 2012 #27
Another punish the honest first solution... ileus Dec 2012 #6
Oh please. Don't make us listen to this nonsense. BlueStreak Dec 2012 #34
Existing liability policies generally cover damage from accidental or negligent discharges slackmaster Dec 2012 #8
My rental does, too. bobclark86 Dec 2012 #9
that would likely change in the event that more gun owners sought liability insurance Dog Gone at Penigma Dec 2012 #23
because such shootings are too low for gejohnston Dec 2012 #28
I would bet that most gun owners have a liability policy right now slackmaster Dec 2012 #33
You are assuming most people carry liability insurance... Toronto Dec 2012 #46
Liability insurance that covered only gun-related incidents would be extremely inexpensive slackmaster Dec 2012 #71
I believe gun insurance Toronto Dec 2012 #81
FBI reports "Hands, fists, feet, etc." commit 5.7% of murders, Rifles and Shotguns for 5.4%. jody Dec 2012 #11
Good idea EC Dec 2012 #12
riders, or changing more policies to all risk, or adding guns as a named risk Dog Gone at Penigma Dec 2012 #24
There is no such thing as an insurance policy that covers murder ... Toronto Dec 2012 #52
1% drivel. Liability insurance takes away responsibility and accountability. Starboard Tack Dec 2012 #13
+1 this ^^^ :) n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2012 #16
you are correct about one thing gejohnston Dec 2012 #17
how do you figure that? Dog Gone at Penigma Dec 2012 #25
I see no reduction in gun violence by being insured against liability. Starboard Tack Dec 2012 #82
requiring liability insurance Dog Gone at Penigma Dec 2012 #83
I'm not interested in a discussion on the economics of gun ownership. Starboard Tack Dec 2012 #91
the goal isn't really public safety gejohnston Dec 2012 #92
I agree. Starboard Tack Dec 2012 #111
so you don't get it - allow me to explain Dog Gone at Penigma Dec 2012 #93
most guns start out as legal ones gejohnston Dec 2012 #99
No, I get it and I disagree. Starboard Tack Dec 2012 #105
Are you kidding me? discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2012 #14
I'm guessing the article is more about gejohnston Dec 2012 #18
With this: discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2012 #19
suicides and law enforcement deaths only account for a fraction Dog Gone at Penigma Dec 2012 #30
a different post, but one that expands on possible ways it could improve things Dog Gone at Penigma Dec 2012 #31
LCAV gejohnston Dec 2012 #40
car deaths are falling mostly because of gejohnston Dec 2012 #35
Suicides are well more than half. GreenStormCloud Dec 2012 #37
I think you're headed in the wrong direction discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2012 #45
Decoding CDC-speak. GreenStormCloud Dec 2012 #73
Thanks :) discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2012 #74
I had a $800 gun stolen while doing everything the restrictionists want me to do. PavePusher Dec 2012 #85
My point was... discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2012 #86
Ah, got it. Thanks for clearing that up! n/t PavePusher Dec 2012 #88
Each person killed by a firearm, no matter how.... Toronto Dec 2012 #47
in the US, gejohnston Dec 2012 #49
For the sake of argument Toronto Dec 2012 #51
The vast majority of murder victims do have criminal records. GreenStormCloud Dec 2012 #69
I am aware of: discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2012 #72
Liability insurance tax added to ammunition purchase randr Dec 2012 #29
making ammo purchasers show proof of insurance for the gun Dog Gone at Penigma Dec 2012 #32
how would microstamping work? gejohnston Dec 2012 #36
No, they don't need to purchase ammo. GreenStormCloud Dec 2012 #38
Never heard of anyone shot dead with a bluff randr Dec 2012 #39
To actually use it they will need some ammo, but not much. GreenStormCloud Dec 2012 #42
You must be overlooking the entire clips unloaded Toronto Dec 2012 #48
since they don't get their guns legally, gejohnston Dec 2012 #50
It's all a plot by the insurance companies dickthegrouch Dec 2012 #41
Life insurance does pay for suicide, if after the first two years. GreenStormCloud Dec 2012 #43
Liability policies universally exclude payouts for damages caused by criminal acts by... slackmaster Dec 2012 #44
that is true with a few exceptions Dog Gone at Penigma Dec 2012 #62
That's where a Victims Indemnity Fund Toronto Dec 2012 #53
since most of the gang violence including drive bys gejohnston Dec 2012 #54
I somehow doubt that long gun owners would Toronto Dec 2012 #55
many of those also own handguns gejohnston Dec 2012 #56
I don't have any facts and figures related to the type of drugs Toronto Dec 2012 #57
assuming the AR didn't come from NYPD gejohnston Dec 2012 #58
Not all guns deaths result from crimes Toronto Dec 2012 #60
accidental deaths are very rare gejohnston Dec 2012 #61
You will excuse the late reply, but it was 2 am EST, the time Toronto Dec 2012 #78
Yes it is the prohibition gejohnston Dec 2012 #79
Funny you should say that, Toronto Dec 2012 #80
You don't know Fudds like I know Fudds. jeepnstein Dec 2012 #75
The civilian population if the U.S. is rearming itself... Eleanors38 Dec 2012 #76
I used to have a Smith model 19. It'll do the job. nt rrneck Dec 2012 #110
Is suicide by leaping off a bridge 'bridge violence'? 'gravity violence'? AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #59
Very bad idea... Puha Ekapi Dec 2012 #77
I agree - impose insurance requirement - I've started a petition at WhiteHousePetitions. Please HELP wanttosavetheplanet Dec 2012 #87
Petition away.. pipoman Dec 2012 #108
Imagine that.. pipoman Dec 2012 #95
a billionare trying to create a new source of income backwoodsbob Dec 2012 #97
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