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In reply to the discussion: Gun Owners of America hints at armed revolt [View all]BainsBane
(53,032 posts)108. Yet so weak without them
They think danger lurks around every corner and their only defense is to be heavily armed. I am always astounded by the level of fear they display. If I as a middle aged woman living alone in the inner city can handle myself perfectly well without weapons, why do they feel the need for an arsenal?
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I own a gun. Antique but loved because it was an inheritance from my late dad
roguevalley
Dec 2012
#15
This is a problem with rabid gun owners. They feel so powerful with their guns
AZ Progressive
Dec 2012
#4
Ask the thousands of Americans killed in Afghanistan how the Taliban is doing... n/t
bobclark86
Dec 2012
#53
A poster here on DU also told DU gun owners they have the blood of children on their hands,
Honeycombe8
Dec 2012
#10
I'm not the one linked with that rhetoric. Another poster here is. I'm not wacko enough
Honeycombe8
Dec 2012
#122
I am a pro-gun control person, and a gun owner. I have nothing to do with wacko extremists.
Honeycombe8
Dec 2012
#123
Someone suggested swampy gator-infested re-education camps might work
struggle4progress
Dec 2012
#11
he's infatuated with Guatemalan and Filipino "civil defense" death squads and wants 'em for the US
MisterP
Dec 2012
#20
Well, that is the one thing that could get guns actually taken away from Americans.
Lone_Star_Dem
Dec 2012
#25
The Secret Service should be watching this asshole closely. He is flirting with insurrection.
Lint Head
Dec 2012
#28
Exactly. I bet he wasn't waving his di...I mean, gun, when Bush stole the election in 2000. Asshole.
Nay
Dec 2012
#75
All of a sudden, the idea of drones is making me feel all warm and fuzzy this holiday season!
bullwinkle428
Dec 2012
#46
Well, now that you remind me of that hell hole, Gitmo, and as long as it's open. . . .
BigDemVoter
Dec 2012
#49
You want these assholes armed to the teeth???Get these bastards mental help. Where were they in 2000
judesedit
Dec 2012
#67
That man, on those who think like him hurt all of us - including sane, responsible gun owners.
Stinky The Clown
Dec 2012
#74
i guess they'll find out how strong the military, homeguard or whoever else needs to get involved
samsingh
Dec 2012
#78
I hope they do revolt then the military can put them down and we can finally get strong gun laws.
craigmatic
Dec 2012
#91
Here's a link to video of Mr. Pratt's Hardball appearance if you can stomach it
PA Democrat
Dec 2012
#96
I'd love to see these weekend warriors take on the guys who took on bin Laden.
edbermac
Dec 2012
#101
nicely illustrating the reason we need a near total ban on gun and ammunition ownership......
bowens43
Dec 2012
#105
If they're are advocating an armed inserrection they should be hunted down...
Historic NY
Dec 2012
#112