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DanTex

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77. LOL. Gun Owners of America! The place to turn when the NRA just isn't batshit crazy enough!

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Mon Jan 14, 2013, 07:56 PM

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An explanation, from a gun nut. [View all] CommoFreq Jan 2013 OP

Well, you're half right. Robb Jan 2013 #1

Your concern is noted. Please feel free to share more of your concerns, and enjoy your stay. nt msanthrope Jan 2013 #2

you're new, so maybe you don't know to use this: maxsolomon Jan 2013 #3

At least you admitted it RomneyLies Jan 2013 #4

Hammers? sadbear Jan 2013 #5

As in "dumber than" baldguy Jan 2013 #90

Yep... sadbear Jan 2013 #94

Desperation is a stinky cologne. Arctic Dave Jan 2013 #6

"Dont trust the media"- can you elaborate? With specifics? Warren DeMontague Jan 2013 #7

I stopped reading here: thucythucy Jan 2013 #105

That jumped out at me, too. Warren DeMontague Jan 2013 #112

that caught my eye too... Maine-ah Jan 2013 #123

You were doing OK until you started with the false/cherry picked statistics. DanTex Jan 2013 #8

well, DanielW Jan 2013 #38

Actually, violent crime rates in other wealthy nations are similar to those in the US. DanTex Jan 2013 #50

here's the facts, the last one is crucial to this discussion.. DanielW Jan 2013 #58

Wow, a bunch of fabricated statistics! The NRA has trained you well. DanTex Jan 2013 #68

welp DanielW Jan 2013 #73

Truly an impartial, well-balanced source. theKed Jan 2013 #76

LOL. Gun Owners of America! The place to turn when the NRA just isn't batshit crazy enough! DanTex Jan 2013 #77

yea i know DanielW Jan 2013 #79

Their statistics are as valid as my height and weight measurements jeff47 Jan 2013 #102

this is like Limbaugh vs O'Reilly for sources.... ceejdre82 Jan 2013 #109

You're kidding right? uponit7771 Jan 2013 #121

Incorrect and outdated data ThoughtCriminal Jan 2013 #93

Now compare the UK to those parts of the US with similar... TheMadMonk Jan 2013 #107

+1! uponit7771 Jan 2013 #120

Late to the party... Hell Hath No Fury Jan 2013 #9

WTF??? Not thinking emotionally? Logic and reason? oldhippie Jan 2013 #10

I still question the need for automatic weapons in our country redstatebluegirl Jan 2013 #11

what? DanielW Jan 2013 #43

I try to discuss with gun folks redstatebluegirl Jan 2013 #49

We have a winner! billh58 Jan 2013 #60

I assume this is not directed at me... redstatebluegirl Jan 2013 #92

Not in the least. billh58 Jan 2013 #96

Thanks still new and learning... redstatebluegirl Jan 2013 #99

Those require a FFL loose wheel Jan 2013 #52

And another winner! billh58 Jan 2013 #62

lol right mokawanis Jan 2013 #80

"Also, what about the gun show loopholes in terms of background checks?" EX500rider Jan 2013 #88

Not so. Many states, including Texas, allow one to rent a table ..... oldhippie Jan 2013 #97

Speaking of bullshit... jmg257 Jan 2013 #12

? DanielW Jan 2013 #44

I would suggest not distinguishing between rifles and handguns, or even semis for that matter. jmg257 Jan 2013 #57

ok DanielW Jan 2013 #59

Well - 2 choices depending... jmg257 Jan 2013 #66

what? DanielW Jan 2013 #75

I would if I didn't want him to have it, and was damn serious about it. jmg257 Jan 2013 #78

thats not true DanielW Jan 2013 #89

Take your talking points and go--oh, I see you HAVE been shown out! Buh-bye! eom Maeve Jan 2013 #95

Thanks for the heads up! nt jmg257 Jan 2013 #103

Where does those criminals get their stolen guns from? jmg257 Jan 2013 #101

don't you love the argument... ceejdre82 Jan 2013 #110

Yep - 'if guns are outlawed, only good guys will keep their guns...no wait.. jmg257 Jan 2013 #111

Um, have you not been paying attention for the past 30 years? Warren DeMontague Jan 2013 #83

Illogical and irrational non sequitur Spider Jerusalem Jan 2013 #13

Uh-huh. Enjoy your, *ahem*, stay. apocalypsehow Jan 2013 #14

+1 Rex Jan 2013 #69

Are you getting paid to post this? tularetom Jan 2013 #15

Reporting the shooting deaths of 20 schoolchildren is "sensationalism"? Scuba Jan 2013 #16

Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #17

Wow, this response hasn't been hidden yet? sadbear Jan 2013 #19

The Clown Car Is Coming To Pick This Bozo Up HangOnKids Jan 2013 #20

I alerted -- Hell Hath No Fury Jan 2013 #21

6-0 Hide and now it's gone eom Maeve Jan 2013 #24

Member Since 2008 With Today As His Coming Out Party HangOnKids Jan 2013 #26

It appears that there billh58 Jan 2013 #67

Indeed! HangOnKids Jan 2013 #70

Ask the parents of those dead children if there is a gun problem. JoePhilly Jan 2013 #18

just a thought DanielW Jan 2013 #47

So your claim is that there are more killings there? JoePhilly Jan 2013 #51

More NRA talking points -- Hell Hath No Fury Jan 2013 #55

But NRA statistics prove without billh58 Jan 2013 #86

It's very dangerous to post facts in this place, I have noticed. bucky balls Jan 2013 #98

What's dangerous is being six years old thucythucy Jan 2013 #106

And your feelings on.. one_voice Jan 2013 #22

Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #25

Seriously -- Hell Hath No Fury Jan 2013 #28

No Shit 2004 Called And They Want Their Freeper Manual Back!n/t HangOnKids Jan 2013 #34

Its a fucking school, it SHOULD be a gun free zone. Jeez, the morons are out of their cages. JaneyVee Jan 2013 #32

I go to sleep every night thankful my kid is in a school protected by a guy with a gun. bucky balls Jan 2013 #100

Huh? He has his own body guard? Cool story bro. JaneyVee Jan 2013 #104

there were also a few guys with guns as security at Columbine... ceejdre82 Jan 2013 #113

Name one MynameisBlarney Jan 2013 #36

Helpful Hint: Snotty Condescension Isn't A Productive Approach. Paladin Jan 2013 #23

Ever heard of COINTELPRO? NNN0LHI Jan 2013 #27

Indeed. Savannahmann Jan 2013 #29

Don't even let the poser off that easy. 99Forever Jan 2013 #41

Still irrelevant to the discussion Savannahmann Jan 2013 #63

Bahahahah ellisonz Jan 2013 #30

News flash! When some son-of-a-bitch kills 20+ children in a school, that is an act of terrorism. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #31

DEAR DU MANAGEMENT: ENOUGH OF THIS! ALL GUN THREADS TO THE GUNGEON. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #33

"because they can't find ONE (1) single terrorist in this whole fucking country!" ellisonz Jan 2013 #35

I also commented on this yesterday and the poster did not respond... ceejdre82 Jan 2013 #114

He didn't respond because he was banned from DU. ellisonz Jan 2013 #115

yeah, i realized after I posted that he was banned...I and you are correct.. ceejdre82 Jan 2013 #116

In the immortal words of Wolfgang Pauli: GoneOffShore Jan 2013 #37

I'm a member of the gun owning community and the most complaining I'm hearing Lint Head Jan 2013 #39

I'm going to remember this post Skidmore Jan 2013 #40

Today Is One Month Since Newtown HangOnKids Jan 2013 #45

Oh please share with us Mr. Democrat Liberal Gun Nut iwillalwayswonderwhy Jan 2013 #42

Poster has left the building. zappaman Jan 2013 #46

Many thanks, EarlG! eom Maeve Jan 2013 #48

"Take your NRA talking points elsewhere." ellisonz Jan 2013 #54

Greatly Appreciated, EarlG. (nt) Paladin Jan 2013 #81

Okay. Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #53

It's not bullshit. tallahasseedem Jan 2013 #56

Is it just me or does there seem to be alot more "gun nuts" joining DU lately? rightsideout Jan 2013 #61

It Is Happening HangOnKids Jan 2013 #65

It has already been billh58 Jan 2013 #72

Okay, I'll bite. What does MIRT stand for? (n/t) derby378 Jan 2013 #118

Yawn...your 'we this and we that' is predictable and sad. Rex Jan 2013 #64

CommoFreak Has Left The Building HangOnKids Jan 2013 #74

"Running the numbers" is bullshit. It's a strawman point of view. randome Jan 2013 #71

A car, a knife and a hammer are as lethal as an AR-15? proud2BlibKansan Jan 2013 #82

No thanks KingFlorez Jan 2013 #84

I think the point is well made about going after the wrong gun. Handguns have not been a big maggiesfarmer Jan 2013 #85

You lost me at "hammers are more dangerous than guns!" Aristus Jan 2013 #87

"Posting privileges revoked" baldguy Jan 2013 #91

"We have federal agents going around putting fake explosives into peoples' hands" ceejdre82 Jan 2013 #108

Two problems with your post Tab Jan 2013 #117

Another lemming tries to climb the ladder of sanity, only to fall crashing down DainBramaged Jan 2013 #119

I'm just going to address your third and fourth paragraphs and let someone else deal with your Chorophyll Jan 2013 #122

So its ok that 0.0000000317096% of Americans die each year so you can has the precious? Also, please Erose999 Jan 2013 #124

The most dangerous hammer of all is the BAN HAMMER. Watch out for it. You'll probably be seeing it Erose999 Jan 2013 #125