| -OK - so toters show up to your protest - what do you do? |
jmg257 |
Oct-26-11 07:55 AM |
#0 |
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been wondering that also. |
rurallib |
Oct-26-11 07:58 AM |
#1 |
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This is currently my thoughts too. Confrontations won't be even nearly as "pretty" as they've been. |
jmg257 |
Oct-26-11 08:45 AM |
#14 |
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Point and laugh? n/t |
Fumesucker |
Oct-26-11 07:59 AM |
#2 |
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I should have read your post before posting the same thing! |
ieoeja |
Oct-26-11 11:17 AM |
#78 |
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I'm a "toter", so maybe I am similary "toting" and just go about my business? |
NYC_SKP |
Oct-26-11 08:03 AM |
#3 |
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Sounds fine. BTW, "toter" was not meant to be derogatory - used often in the gungeon. nt |
jmg257 |
Oct-26-11 08:13 AM |
#10 |
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Its use in the guns forum is often derogatory |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 09:10 AM |
#17 |
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We have a bingo! nt |
jmg257 |
Oct-26-11 09:49 AM |
#34 |
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But do you open carry an AK-47? |
flamingdem |
Oct-26-11 10:52 AM |
#59 |
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Other. |
H2O Man |
Oct-26-11 08:05 AM |
#4 |
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Stay, and display signs that gun toters are present |
peace frog |
Oct-26-11 08:05 AM |
#5 |
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Presence of weapons does not mean it is not a peaceful protest |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 09:12 AM |
#19 |
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I am confusing nothing |
peace frog |
Oct-26-11 11:40 AM |
#106 |
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You are welcome to your opinion |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 11:51 AM |
#124 |
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Thanks, and I stick to it |
peace frog |
Oct-26-11 12:42 PM |
#147 |
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Not at a practical level. We need to include the outliers or its over |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 12:47 PM |
#152 |
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The outliers are welcome minus their weapons |
peace frog |
Oct-26-11 12:50 PM |
#153 |
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You argue for unenforceable limits on an open movement |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 12:53 PM |
#157 |
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"Unenforceable" does not equal "acceptable" |
peace frog |
Oct-26-11 02:05 PM |
#179 |
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It would be better to be inclusive and it will work better if they do |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 02:19 PM |
#188 |
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The two are not mutually exclusive |
peace frog |
Oct-26-11 03:20 PM |
#215 |
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+1 |
uponit7771 |
Oct-26-11 09:26 AM |
#26 |
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Ha - How about "I am NOT with Stupid -->" signs? :) |
jmg257 |
Oct-26-11 09:51 AM |
#37 |
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Amusing to some but might be considered offensive to others |
peace frog |
Oct-26-11 11:42 AM |
# |
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Don't worry. This isn't a teabagger rally. |
2pooped2pop |
Oct-26-11 08:08 AM |
#6 |
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Right. Remember all those guns at Woodstock. Damned hippies. |
Starboard Tack |
Oct-26-11 01:48 PM |
#174 |
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Other: call a general assembly, discuss the issue and resolve it. nt. |
Warren Stupidity |
Oct-26-11 08:08 AM |
#7 |
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What could a general assembly do? |
badtoworse |
Oct-26-11 08:17 AM |
#11 |
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it would reach consensus on the issue. |
Warren Stupidity |
Oct-26-11 09:31 AM |
#28 |
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It has no real enforcement powers to address this and when GAs resort to using use violence |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 09:52 AM |
#38 |
| -
The GA can do *nothing* |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 09:05 AM |
#15 |
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Because it has not guns? LOL |
EFerrari |
Oct-26-11 09:39 AM |
#32 |
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Because all it has is the power of persuasion and it does not control access to the encampment. |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 09:50 AM |
#36 |
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You are thinking in terms of physical force, command and control |
EFerrari |
Oct-26-11 09:56 AM |
#41 |
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There are lots of outliers at every encampment. They are all part of 99% |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 10:02 AM |
#43 |
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Wrong. |
occupyeverywhere |
Oct-26-11 03:12 PM |
#211 |
| -
Where does 2nd Amendment protests fit in the Occupy movement? |
sadbear |
Oct-26-11 08:12 AM |
#8 |
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As long as participants are 99%ers, how do they NOT fit in to the Occupy movement? |
slackmaster |
Oct-26-11 09:11 AM |
#18 |
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My question exactly |
Aerows |
Oct-26-11 09:17 AM |
#22 |
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It's not about the Second Amendment |
sadbear |
Oct-26-11 09:26 AM |
#27 |
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Second Amendment advocates can favor economic justice too |
slackmaster |
Oct-26-11 09:53 AM |
#39 |
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Is it a big deal to ask them to stay on message? |
sadbear |
Oct-26-11 10:12 AM |
#44 |
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Welcome to an unstructured movement. There are outliers at every encampment |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 10:22 AM |
#45 |
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You haven't presented any reason why they shouldn't be there as both Occupiers and 2A advocates |
slackmaster |
Oct-26-11 10:42 AM |
#51 |
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You haven't supplied any reason they should |
sadbear |
Oct-26-11 10:47 AM |
#52 |
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Its an intentionally open movement with uncontrolled membership and attendees |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 10:49 AM |
#54 |
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Wanting to do so is sufficient reason for any free person to engage in any lawful activity |
slackmaster |
Oct-26-11 10:49 AM |
#55 |
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There are thousands of lawful activities we can engage in. |
sadbear |
Oct-26-11 10:53 AM |
#61 |
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I repeat reply #55 ad nauseum |
slackmaster |
Oct-26-11 11:03 AM |
#67 |
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And I'm not advocating that they shouldn't be allowed to engage in lawful activity |
sadbear |
Oct-26-11 11:06 AM |
#69 |
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IMO it's inevitable that interest groups of all stripes will express themselves at Occupy protests |
slackmaster |
Oct-26-11 11:08 AM |
#72 |
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Of course they have the right |
sadbear |
Oct-26-11 11:10 AM |
#73 |
| -
How is it disrespectful? Its a open movement for the 99% |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 11:26 AM |
#85 |
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It's disrespectful because it distracts from the message of ECONOMIC JUSTICE |
sadbear |
Oct-26-11 11:29 AM |
#88 |
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There is no reason for it to change any conversation |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 11:32 AM |
#91 |
| -
Tell that to the media |
sadbear |
Oct-26-11 11:36 AM |
#97 |
| -
OWS media relations are already FUBAR |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 11:43 AM |
#112 |
| -
That's why we shouldn't give the media ANY reason to stray |
sadbear |
Oct-26-11 11:46 AM |
#116 |
| -
No, it's really all about the right to bear arms |
wtmusic |
Oct-26-11 11:36 AM |
#98 |
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I believe it reinforces the message of economic justice because it highlights the vast breadth of |
Uncle Joe |
Oct-26-11 02:20 PM |
#190 |
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Yeah, well some people think that shouldn't be lawful. |
wtmusic |
Oct-26-11 11:17 AM |
#76 |
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Until the laws change, that really does not matter |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 11:25 AM |
#83 |
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Of course it matters, Mr. Legal = Moral. |
wtmusic |
Oct-26-11 11:30 AM |
#89 |
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Its more a case of free exercise of rights is moral |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 11:34 AM |
#93 |
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Segregation was a right in 1870. Ergo, segregation was moral then. |
wtmusic |
Oct-26-11 11:37 AM |
#101 |
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Really I did not see it in the Constitution even then |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 11:44 AM |
#113 |
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You didn't see denying prison inmates the right to bear arms either. |
wtmusic |
Oct-26-11 11:47 AM |
#119 |
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I've never been to a protest that ever stayed on-message. |
Codeine |
Oct-26-11 03:13 PM |
#212 |
| -
Really? |
Cid_B |
Oct-28-11 07:21 AM |
#265 |
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No one else is staying on message. |
Common Sense Party |
Oct-28-11 11:51 AM |
#269 |
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No, it's not about the 2nd. Nonetheless, you are exercising rights |
krispos42 |
Oct-26-11 12:52 PM |
#155 |
| -
I'm having trouble understanding why rural gun-owners can't leave their guns at home |
sadbear |
Oct-26-11 12:56 PM |
#159 |
| -
They can choose to leave their guns at home, or choose not to |
slackmaster |
Oct-26-11 02:10 PM |
#183 |
| -
No one's excluding anyone |
sadbear |
Oct-26-11 05:01 PM |
#224 |
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Part of where your meme goes off the rails... |
PavePusher |
Oct-26-11 07:21 PM |
#235 |
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Ask krispos about that.... |
sadbear |
Oct-26-11 09:59 PM |
#254 |
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The same place as drums and other items. |
Township75 |
Oct-26-11 12:46 PM |
#151 |
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No, it's not about the 2nd. Nonetheless, you are exercising rights |
krispos42 |
Oct-26-11 12:59 PM |
#162 |
| -
Ask them why they need to lug that stuff to a peaceful protest. |
TheCowsCameHome |
Oct-26-11 08:12 AM |
#9 |
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Free choice |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 09:20 AM |
#24 |
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+1 |
wtmusic |
Oct-26-11 10:55 AM |
#63 |
| -
I hate it when the 3d amendment type show up |
AngryAmish |
Oct-26-11 08:19 AM |
#12 |
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If you mean "standing armies and professional soldiers", then I heartily agree. |
NYC_SKP |
Oct-26-11 08:25 AM |
#13 |
| -
Clearly nothing can nor should be done |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 09:09 AM |
#16 |
| -
Do you think the potential for it to become an event is there? |
jmg257 |
Oct-26-11 09:12 AM |
#20 |
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No more or less than before he arrived |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 09:19 AM |
#23 |
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Of course! A highly-emotional protest is no more dangerous with guns around. |
wtmusic |
Oct-26-11 10:56 AM |
#64 |
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At the encampments I have been to the feelings are low key and peaceful |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 11:07 AM |
#71 |
| -
Ah - so if emotions start to run high, gun toters should leave. |
wtmusic |
Oct-26-11 11:21 AM |
#80 |
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No metric here |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 11:24 AM |
#82 |
| -
Nope. You're dodging. |
wtmusic |
Oct-26-11 11:27 AM |
#86 |
| -
Life has moments of tension too... |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 11:30 AM |
#90 |
| -
I just don't see the Oakland arrests or the arrests in Time Square a couple weeks ago |
jmg257 |
Oct-26-11 11:36 AM |
#99 |
| -
The cops are already treating it as if some of the protesters are armed |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 11:37 AM |
#102 |
| -
You ain't seen anything compared to cops dealing with (gun) armed protestors/potential detainees. |
jmg257 |
Oct-26-11 11:41 AM |
#107 |
| -
Actually I have seen it |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 11:45 AM |
#115 |
| -
And? The cops were cool about confronting and arresting armed protestors? |
jmg257 |
Oct-26-11 11:46 AM |
#118 |
| -
Actually they backed way off |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 11:49 AM |
#122 |
| -
Then you didn't see it is what you are saying. There has NOT been an Oakland |
jmg257 |
Oct-26-11 11:53 AM |
#125 |
| -
Try looking back historically |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 12:05 PM |
#128 |
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Not coming up with much...though there were some Black Panther stories. |
jmg257 |
Oct-26-11 12:08 PM |
#129 |
| -
I haven't yet seen such actions occur where the people could be lawfully armed. |
PavePusher |
Oct-26-11 07:37 PM |
#238 |
| -
What a beautiful and incredibly naive sentiment. nt |
wtmusic |
Oct-26-11 11:43 AM |
#110 |
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Have people at those protests been confronted by police? Have arrests been made? |
jmg257 |
Oct-26-11 11:44 AM |
#114 |
| -
Apparantly those doing open carry have been checked by the police and allowed to continue |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 11:46 AM |
#117 |
| -
NOT the question. HAVE the cops arrested or physically mixed it up with the protestors while some |
jmg257 |
Oct-26-11 11:48 AM |
#121 |
| -
At this point |
Aerows |
Oct-26-11 09:21 AM |
#25 |
| -
The OPD would have simply escalated to a full swat event. |
Warren Stupidity |
Oct-26-11 09:33 AM |
#29 |
| -
They might have |
Aerows |
Oct-26-11 09:48 AM |
#33 |
| -
the state never backs down from a threat to its authority |
Warren Stupidity |
Oct-26-11 10:58 AM |
#66 |
| -
And that means we should back down from our legal rights? |
Aerows |
Oct-26-11 12:16 PM |
#131 |
| -
No it means that an armed confrontation would be idiocy. |
Warren Stupidity |
Oct-26-11 12:19 PM |
#133 |
| -
No one is advocating one |
Aerows |
Oct-26-11 12:24 PM |
#135 |
| -
what? |
Warren Stupidity |
Oct-26-11 12:33 PM |
#137 |
| -
I don't think any of my statements conflict |
Aerows |
Oct-26-11 12:42 PM |
#148 |
| -
They don't |
Aerows |
Oct-26-11 12:18 PM |
#132 |
| -
Completely different because shotguns are now loaded with buckshot |
jmg257 |
Oct-26-11 11:22 AM |
#81 |
| -
It starts somewhere. |
Aerows |
Oct-26-11 12:21 PM |
#134 |
| -
I get FAR away from the guys with the guns. Not at a point where I want to lay my body down, |
jmg257 |
Oct-26-11 12:38 PM |
#145 |
| -
It's never scared me |
Aerows |
Oct-26-11 12:41 PM |
#146 |
| -
In a situation like you describe, the police would have the openly identified ... |
MedicalAdmin |
Oct-26-11 02:30 PM |
#198 |
| -
Stay put with no change in attitude |
Aerows |
Oct-26-11 09:16 AM |
#21 |
| -
Thats an excellent question. I have no idea what I'd do. |
Shagbark Hickory |
Oct-26-11 09:34 AM |
#30 |
| -
video camera and record |
Supply Side Jesus |
Oct-26-11 09:35 AM |
#31 |
| -
If I'm with my family, I leave.. |
LanternWaste |
Oct-26-11 09:50 AM |
#35 |
| -
A "demographic", you say? |
slackmaster |
Oct-26-11 09:55 AM |
#40 |
| -
Indeed. This particular demographic... |
LanternWaste |
Oct-26-11 09:59 AM |
#42 |
| -
I guess preference is to call them the "gun culture?" Best to leave them at home. |
Hoyt |
Oct-26-11 03:04 PM |
#206 |
| -
Exactly. Why should you have to? nt |
wtmusic |
Oct-26-11 11:39 AM |
#104 |
| -
He doesn't have to, its free choice |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 12:11 PM |
#130 |
| -
Isn't it interesting how little support 2A zealotry gets outside of the gungeon? |
Starboard Tack |
Oct-26-11 02:06 PM |
#181 |
| -
As is paying taxes on time and in the correct amount |
LanternWaste |
Oct-26-11 03:08 PM |
#208 |
| -
I would ask them some very simple questions, "why do they feel the need to bring a weapon?" |
Javaman |
Oct-26-11 10:24 AM |
#46 |
| -
And if they feel threatened, it would be prudent for them to leave |
sadbear |
Oct-26-11 10:27 AM |
#47 |
| -
exactly. nt |
Javaman |
Oct-26-11 10:29 AM |
#48 |
| -
It is a legitimate form of protest |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 10:33 AM |
#50 |
| -
But it's a stupid form of protest |
sadbear |
Oct-26-11 10:48 AM |
#53 |
| -
The 1% also put in place the Sullivan Law |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 10:50 AM |
#56 |
| -
Yeah well, that's just, ya know, like, your opinion, man. |
slackmaster |
Oct-26-11 10:50 AM |
#57 |
| -
Deleted message |
Name removed |
Oct-26-11 12:36 PM |
#141 |
| -
Is it? Really? |
Xithras |
Oct-26-11 12:44 PM |
#149 |
| -
It's a flaming douchebagger form of protest |
jpak |
Oct-26-11 07:26 PM |
#236 |
| -
Have you even been to an encampment now that you have done your snowbird thing? |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 08:49 PM |
#242 |
| -
And it's an excellent form of protest indeed. |
ileus |
Oct-26-11 08:35 PM |
#240 |
| -
Emulate Gandhi and Jesus, not some damn teabagger |
sadbear |
Oct-26-11 10:30 AM |
#49 |
| -
WWGD? |
slackmaster |
Oct-26-11 10:52 AM |
#58 |
| -
WWJP? |
Bucky |
Oct-28-11 05:15 AM |
#261 |
| -
Its our right to bear arms if so desired, not just teabaggers. |
workinclasszero |
Oct-26-11 10:52 AM |
#60 |
| -
i usually have one |
SwampG8r |
Oct-26-11 10:53 AM |
#62 |
| -
Would you open carry to a protest? (if legal to do so?) nt |
jmg257 |
Oct-26-11 11:16 AM |
#75 |
| -
i dont open carry anywhere |
SwampG8r |
Oct-27-11 01:23 AM |
#255 |
| -
no. in this situation the police |
SwampG8r |
Oct-27-11 11:34 PM |
#256 |
| -
Every American has the right to be an asshole. nt |
wtmusic |
Oct-26-11 10:58 AM |
#65 |
| -
I've gotten nothing but positive feedback at the range |
The Green Manalishi |
Oct-26-11 11:04 AM |
#68 |
| -
Draw my knife and challenge them to a duel. n/t |
Shrek |
Oct-26-11 11:07 AM |
#70 |
| -
Other: make fun of them. |
ieoeja |
Oct-26-11 11:14 AM |
#74 |
| -
Why would someone laugh at a peaceful citizen minding their own business? |
ileus |
Oct-26-11 02:59 PM |
#204 |
| -
Because they are doing something that makes them look funny. |
ieoeja |
Oct-26-11 03:23 PM |
#218 |
| -
Smell-check fail. |
PavePusher |
Oct-26-11 09:41 PM |
#244 |
| -
Can't read very well, can you? |
ieoeja |
Oct-28-11 10:20 AM |
#266 |
| -
Amendment 2A |
wtmusic |
Oct-26-11 07:01 PM |
#233 |
| -
The 2nd Amendment is for liberals too.. |
Upton |
Oct-26-11 11:17 AM |
#77 |
| -
But is it respectful of the Occupy protest? |
sadbear |
Oct-26-11 11:20 AM |
#79 |
| -
If the gun owner is part of the 99%.. |
Upton |
Oct-26-11 11:25 AM |
#84 |
| -
I'm not suggesting that gun owners should go home |
sadbear |
Oct-26-11 11:33 AM |
#92 |
| -
Part of his protest is the open carry of weapons |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 11:34 AM |
#95 |
| -
Since when? |
sadbear |
Oct-26-11 11:39 AM |
#103 |
| -
Since he said it was |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 11:42 AM |
#109 |
| -
And that's called co-opting the movement |
sadbear |
Oct-26-11 02:03 PM |
#178 |
| -
It is by design an open movement |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 02:16 PM |
#186 |
| -
It is an artifact of an open and unstructured movement |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 11:27 AM |
#87 |
| -
You keep using that term "unstructured" |
sadbear |
Oct-26-11 11:35 AM |
#96 |
| -
There is no rigid controls, no substantive hierarchy |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 11:39 AM |
#105 |
| -
So if there is no structure, as you suggest, then allowable by law goes? |
sadbear |
Oct-26-11 11:43 AM |
#111 |
| -
Pretty much |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 11:48 AM |
#120 |
| -
Exactly |
Aerows |
Oct-26-11 12:29 PM |
#136 |
| -
I would be fine with it, but it's illegal to open carry where I live. |
krabigirl |
Oct-26-11 11:34 AM |
#94 |
| -
Actually open carry is legal, if it is unloaded in California |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 11:36 AM |
#100 |
| -
No, it's perfectly legal where you live. |
Xithras |
Oct-26-11 12:37 PM |
#143 |
| -
Be glad that there is one more standing up for the 99 percent. |
woo me with science |
Oct-26-11 11:42 AM |
#108 |
| -
I'd stay but get as far away as possible after saying Thanks for |
DebJ |
Oct-26-11 11:50 AM |
#123 |
| -
As long as it's legal I'm 100% behind it. |
Ganja Ninja |
Oct-26-11 12:00 PM |
#126 |
| -
As am I. |
Aerows |
Oct-26-11 12:34 PM |
#139 |
| -
I have to admit, I'm pleasantly surprised. |
Llewlladdwr |
Oct-26-11 12:04 PM |
#127 |
| -
I can guarantee you that the vote from those actually out on the streets would be 100% against this. |
Warren Stupidity |
Oct-26-11 12:34 PM |
#140 |
| -
That's sad to hear. NT |
Llewlladdwr |
Oct-26-11 12:36 PM |
#142 |
| -
sad to hear that we are committed to non-violence? seriously? |
Warren Stupidity |
Oct-26-11 01:54 PM |
#175 |
| -
You continue making that false equivalence |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 02:17 PM |
#187 |
| -
So DU doesn't completely reflect OWS values? No big surprise. |
hack89 |
Oct-26-11 04:59 PM |
#223 |
| -
So a couple of teabaggers with guns... |
krispos42 |
Oct-26-11 12:33 PM |
#138 |
| -
I don't agree that they are "teabaggers" |
Aerows |
Oct-26-11 12:37 PM |
#144 |
| -
Yeah, but the RW (like teabaggers) aren't for the OWS people |
krispos42 |
Oct-26-11 12:58 PM |
#160 |
| -
Step up to the plate |
Aerows |
Oct-26-11 01:07 PM |
#166 |
| -
Only if it's made from fair-trade, renewable materials fashioned by unionized adults |
krispos42 |
Oct-26-11 01:39 PM |
#172 |
| -
LMAO |
Aerows |
Oct-26-11 01:58 PM |
#176 |
| -
Here's what we do in sketchy situations at Rainbow Gatherings: |
Zorra |
Oct-26-11 12:45 PM |
#150 |
| -
And you would be in jail... |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 12:51 PM |
#154 |
| -
Yep. |
Aerows |
Oct-26-11 01:02 PM |
#163 |
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See post # 192. nt |
Zorra |
Oct-26-11 02:25 PM |
#195 |
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Apparently, you missed a critical part of my post. |
Zorra |
Oct-26-11 02:23 PM |
#192 |
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Candidly, I'm not sure how you can ever make the argument |
Aerows |
Oct-26-11 02:38 PM |
#199 |
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I am a total right to bear arms advocate. |
Zorra |
Oct-26-11 02:59 PM |
#205 |
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I live in the sticks, too |
Aerows |
Oct-26-11 04:10 PM |
#220 |
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Right. And that's exactly why we should discourage anyone that acts irresponsibly |
Zorra |
Oct-26-11 04:41 PM |
#221 |
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I *used* to agree with you |
Aerows |
Oct-26-11 04:50 PM |
#222 |
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Well, I see your point. If everyone at the protest was carrying an AK47, |
Zorra |
Oct-26-11 05:05 PM |
#225 |
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I'm in agreement |
Aerows |
Oct-26-11 05:09 PM |
#227 |
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Backatcha! nt |
Zorra |
Oct-26-11 05:11 PM |
#228 |
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No, they are only irresponsible if they do something dangerous. |
PavePusher |
Oct-26-11 09:48 PM |
#246 |
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The problem is, with the attitude you have shown, if he sneezed you would be on him |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 08:49 PM |
#241 |
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LOL! Oh, my. Whatever you say, sir, bossman, sir. nt |
Zorra |
Oct-28-11 03:50 AM |
#258 |
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Your poor atempt at ersatz psychological diagnosis is noted. n/t |
PavePusher |
Oct-26-11 09:46 PM |
#245 |
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oooh. |
Zorra |
Oct-28-11 04:18 AM |
#260 |
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Uncomfortable idea yes. But I bet Oakland police would have exercised a WHOLE lot more restraint. |
Matariki |
Oct-26-11 12:52 PM |
#156 |
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Just the wearing of empty holsters would have changed things |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 12:54 PM |
#158 |
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In armed uprisings, you get Libya. In peaceful uprisings, you get India. |
sadbear |
Oct-26-11 12:59 PM |
#161 |
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Nice meme, but factually flawed |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 01:05 PM |
#165 |
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Spell it out |
sadbear |
Oct-26-11 01:10 PM |
#168 |
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Actually you are the one making the claim |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 01:14 PM |
#169 |
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Make NO mistake The authorities and the media well NOT treat guns at left-wing gatherings the same |
Douglas Carpenter |
Oct-26-11 01:03 PM |
#164 |
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I disagree |
Aerows |
Oct-26-11 01:29 PM |
#170 |
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the question of legality is not the issue |
Douglas Carpenter |
Oct-26-11 01:36 PM |
#171 |
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And make no mistake that a cop WILL treat armed protesters different then unarmed protests. |
jmg257 |
Oct-26-11 01:41 PM |
#173 |
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I guess we should all just be quiet and go home |
Aerows |
Oct-26-11 02:02 PM |
#177 |
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I forgot how African Ameicans achieved civil rights with the Second Amendment |
sadbear |
Oct-26-11 02:06 PM |
#180 |
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They sure didn't do it by sitting at home |
Aerows |
Oct-26-11 02:07 PM |
#182 |
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Here you go |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 02:15 PM |
#185 |
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I wasn't aware of that |
Aerows |
Oct-26-11 02:19 PM |
#189 |
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To maintain its "respectability" the armed side of the civil rights movement as always been hushed |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 02:24 PM |
#193 |
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Noble, strong and dedicated |
Aerows |
Oct-26-11 02:26 PM |
#196 |
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I learned something, too |
Aerows |
Oct-26-11 02:29 PM |
#197 |
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Of course |
sadbear |
Oct-26-11 05:06 PM |
#226 |
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Read the citation...while not all inclusive, it covers a number of them |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 06:23 PM |
#230 |
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Maybe you aren't old enough to remember, but it did play a small part in the unrest of the 1960s |
slackmaster |
Oct-26-11 02:20 PM |
#191 |
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In parts of the south it was a whole lot more than "small part" |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 02:25 PM |
#194 |
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the strategy used with Anthony Bologna is brilliant and it works |
Douglas Carpenter |
Oct-26-11 02:49 PM |
#202 |
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Amen |
Aerows |
Oct-26-11 02:52 PM |
#203 |
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Indeed, encouraging armedTeabaggers to show up to Occupy events is just asking for trouble. |
Erose999 |
Oct-26-11 03:06 PM |
#207 |
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What us armed leftists? |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 06:32 PM |
#232 |
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Like I said whether they are agreeable or not the presence of long guns on public display is both |
Erose999 |
Oct-26-11 09:52 PM |
#249 |
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Not in Arizona. n/t |
PavePusher |
Oct-26-11 09:53 PM |
#250 |
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The mere presence of a firearm does not indicate violence or non-peaceful intent. n/t |
PavePusher |
Oct-26-11 09:51 PM |
#247 |
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The mere presence of a firearm does not indicate violence or non-peaceful intent. n/t |
PavePusher |
Oct-26-11 09:51 PM |
#248 |
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Deleted message |
Name removed |
Oct-26-11 01:09 PM |
#167 |
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Excellent post. K&R |
Starboard Tack |
Oct-26-11 02:14 PM |
#184 |
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I'd inform them how rude they were being to society, and try and disarm them by force. |
ileus |
Oct-26-11 02:40 PM |
#200 |
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On what basis? |
Aerows |
Oct-26-11 02:42 PM |
#201 |
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toter gunner baser militants being tacky in public need to be stopped.... |
ileus |
Oct-26-11 03:08 PM |
#209 |
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Your Hoyt impersonation does need a little work, but it is certainly getting close |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 06:27 PM |
#231 |
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ileus is famous for satire. n/t |
PavePusher |
Oct-26-11 09:55 PM |
#251 |
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You can just tell them that they are not welcome at this peaceful protest |
occupyeverywhere |
Oct-26-11 03:11 PM |
#210 |
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Why not welcome peaceful people? They're no different... |
ileus |
Oct-26-11 03:20 PM |
#214 |
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A gun is not a show of peaceful intentions. |
occupyeverywhere |
Oct-26-11 05:43 PM |
#229 |
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That opinion is far from universal |
ProgressiveProfessor |
Oct-26-11 07:39 PM |
#239 |
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Really? |
PavePusher |
Oct-26-11 09:56 PM |
#252 |
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You don't have a "take out their leader" option. That usually settles things. By any and all means |
bobthedrummer |
Oct-26-11 03:13 PM |
#213 |
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I show them my VA concealed carry permit, smile sweetly, and say, "You'll just have to wonder ... |
11 Bravo |
Oct-26-11 03:21 PM |
#216 |
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Other: I would welcome them |
Book Lover |
Oct-26-11 03:23 PM |
#217 |
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There are already tons of people at the protests openly carrying guns. |
ZombieHorde |
Oct-26-11 03:38 PM |
#219 |
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I am always amazed how the toters are so excited to flash their penis. |
madinmaryland |
Oct-26-11 07:05 PM |
#234 |
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O.K., who let the 5-year-old in the room? n/t |
PavePusher |
Oct-26-11 09:57 PM |
#253 |
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In Michigan, I'd report anyone concealing something other than a handgun. |
roamer65 |
Oct-26-11 07:32 PM |
#237 |
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You need to try and ignore them and hope they just go away |
Motown_Johnny |
Oct-26-11 09:29 PM |
#243 |
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Wow, the disparity between the poll responses and the comments is interesting. |
iris27 |
Oct-28-11 12:18 AM |
#257 |
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Well, it happened in Phoenix. |
MrSlayer |
Oct-28-11 04:01 AM |
#259 |
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It would definitely alter the power dynamics. |
Edweird |
Oct-28-11 06:25 AM |
#262 |
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Being who I am |
madokie |
Oct-28-11 06:32 AM |
#263 |
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Do you mean government people like cops, or those scary civilians that we don't trust? |
The Straight Story |
Oct-28-11 06:35 AM |
#264 |
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ahem! I wonder if anyone would |
AsahinaKimi |
Oct-28-11 11:00 AM |
#267 |
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Its the end of October - could be alot of fun! (though a bit chilly) :) nt |
jmg257 |
Oct-28-11 11:47 AM |
#268 |
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