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CBHagman

(16,984 posts)
4. Is there a single issue where the profit motive doesn't figure?
Sun Jan 27, 2013, 10:17 AM
Jan 2013

Think about it: So-called "right to work" laws. Deregulation. Access to health care. Education.

The Truth Prevails - Gun Sales Are About Gun Profits - Gun Violence Be Damned cantbeserious Jan 2013 #1
Just like any group of dealers -- get 'em hooked, rake in the dough. Pholus Jan 2013 #2
These People need to be Stopped! sheshe2 Jan 2013 #3
OTOH learning what drudgery taking care of guns actually is might turn some off Recursion Jan 2013 #18
Is there a single issue where the profit motive doesn't figure? CBHagman Jan 2013 #4
A frightened woman enters the gun culture, and, following what seems to her sensible advice.... Junkdrawer Jan 2013 #5
Exactly. Worst idea ever. Flatulo Jan 2013 #8
+1. Recipe for disaster. nt wtmusic Jan 2013 #12
Gun Industry = Domestic Terrorist Pushers. nt onehandle Jan 2013 #6
I think the kids of two generations ago were much more trustworthy with firearms. Flatulo Jan 2013 #7
Yeah, except violent crime is down, so that kinds kills that idea Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #9
Sure, violent crime is down, but these spectacular mass murders are so traumatic, like a plane Flatulo Jan 2013 #13
They are not increasing in frequency - hack89 Jan 2013 #15
I'm glad that it just appears to be on the rise. The 24/7 coverage of these acts is Flatulo Jan 2013 #16
"It's All The Media's Fault": Deflection Device By Pro-Gun Activists. Paladin Jan 2013 #19
Ah, so one is not allowed to question the media's role in the cycle of violence? It's only Flatulo Jan 2013 #20
If I Want To See The Media Blamed, I'll Go Over To Free Republic. Paladin Jan 2013 #21
Not blaming any one influence. But only fools would not look at this as a systemic problem. Flatulo Jan 2013 #22
In That Case, I'm Not A Fool. Paladin Jan 2013 #23
Thanks for clarifying that. nt Flatulo Jan 2013 #24
Not when your question is annointed as an "NRA talking point." Eleanors38 Jan 2013 #28
I believe President Obama is making the very same points as I am. We need to look at the Flatulo Jan 2013 #29
My sarcasm is a little weak. Clinton said as much as well. Eleanors38 Jan 2013 #30
24/7/365 bombardment with violence (did you see the title of Stallone's latest film? ... AlbertCat Jan 2013 #11
Our role models do need some self-improvement. Politicians are for sale to the highest Flatulo Jan 2013 #25
Proof Positive That Gun Programs In Schools Are Industry Propaganda Efforts. Paladin Jan 2013 #10
Other than advertising revenue for their publications, how does the NRA benefit Flatulo Jan 2013 #14
I'm Certainly Not Going To Argue About An Ingrained Gun Culture. Paladin Jan 2013 #17
very scary indeed Duckhunter935 Jan 2013 #26
NRA could always turn into a video game company and push real guns on 3rd world countries Sunlei Jan 2013 #27
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