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Erich Bloodaxe BSN

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130. So what you're saying is that he's not a 'purity troll'?

Reply to philosslayer (Original post)

Wed May 6, 2015, 07:17 PM

May 2015

Yeah, Bernie supporters know he's not perfect. Just the best thing we've been offered so far.

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Bernie Sanders, Gun Nut [View all] philosslayer May 2015 OP

Explain please, how does that make him a gun nut? notadmblnd May 2015 #1

It doesn't. It just goes to show how desperate they are. arcane1 May 2015 #5

This: shenmue May 2015 #6

that comment is very disturbing DrDan May 2015 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author imnew May 2015 #111

Ha shenmue May 2015 #112

Please don't misunderstand me imnew May 2015 #116

It doesn't. He's pretty solidly anti-gun. Lizzie Poppet May 2015 #38

He's a pretty mixed bag, actually. NuclearDem May 2015 #41

I know, I wanted to hear the OP explain it. notadmblnd May 2015 #42

Opposing the Brady Bill (background checks)? Shielding the gun manufacturers from lawsuits? DanTex May 2015 #60

Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record AgingAmerican May 2015 #140

The F rating doesn't mean much. The NRA pretty much gives an F to anyone who hasn't personally DanTex May 2015 #142

It means his record is useless to them AgingAmerican May 2015 #143

Against the Brady Act? shenmue May 2015 #2

The Brady Act was to the GOP The gift that keeps on giving. nt Eleanors38 May 2015 #48

F RATING BY NRA eloydude May 2015 #3

OnTheIssues: Bernie Sanders on gun control. AtomicKitten May 2015 #10

To believe the NRAs F rating is to believe... JaneyVee May 2015 #11

F rating does NOT address his actual positions. Better to be honest and admit his constituency KittyWampus May 2015 #47

That's like saying that Hillary is a socialist because the Koch Brothers hate her. DanTex May 2015 #62

No, it's based on a questionnaire he filled out AgingAmerican May 2015 #141

... DemocratSinceBirth May 2015 #4

Sigh zappaman May 2015 #49

No one in American Politics can pass a progressive purity test. NCTraveler May 2015 #7

Very true. But I've been lambasted on DU time and again for being pragmatic. KittyWampus May 2015 #50

Being lambasted on du.... NCTraveler May 2015 #77

Smart man, pro-Second Amendment, also pro-background checks and magazine limits. NYC_SKP May 2015 #8

Not allowing gun manufacturers to be held legally liable is "low information"? KittyWampus May 2015 #52

Going after manufacturers for other than a faulty design is silly. We don't go after GM for wrecks. NYC_SKP May 2015 #67

Legally liable for what? N/T beevul May 2015 #72

For random anything causz gunz! It was a very stupid law. TheKentuckian May 2015 #139

Legally liable for what? AgingAmerican May 2015 #144

The law in question, that the really anti-gun folks and those who believe them are so upset about... beevul May 2015 #150

Is Ford liable for drunk drivers in F150s? (nt) jeff47 May 2015 #152

+1 darkangel218 May 2015 #127

He gets an F rating from the NRA NightWatcher May 2015 #9

Which says nothing about his individual votes and his stance on specific issues. KittyWampus May 2015 #54

What does an F rating from the NRA say? Comrade Grumpy May 2015 #64

GUN CONTROL UNDER THE BUS! JaneyVee May 2015 #12

LOL! NYC_SKP May 2015 #125

When all Guns are Outlawed fredamae May 2015 #13

NRA talking points to defend Bernie. Gawd. JaneyVee May 2015 #15

No...I'm simply fredamae May 2015 #37

Wow how...liberal??? workinclasszero May 2015 #14

They love him so much, they gave him an "F" arcane1 May 2015 #18

And what else did they give him for arming convicted felons with deadly weapons? workinclasszero May 2015 #19

It's the first issue I pretty much disagree with him on. But certainly not a deal-breaker. arcane1 May 2015 #23

Not a deal breaker with me either. I'm not going to defend his position because I disagree with it, smokey nj May 2015 #26

Truth-tellers are always held to a different standard n/t arcane1 May 2015 #28

And the Brady campaign gives VT an F and Bernie a C. JaneyVee May 2015 #22

Two sides who disagree with each other. arcane1 May 2015 #24

So Bernie got a better score than the state he represents? smokey nj May 2015 #95

Vermont's been pro-gun ever since "The Riflemen of Bennington" Art_from_Ark May 2015 #159

What kind of politician AgingAmerican May 2015 #145

Same deal as Howard Dean KamaAina May 2015 #17

That's proof he's has progressive roots. ileus May 2015 #20

How so? Cali_Democrat May 2015 #45

Liberals are at their best when being liberal... Eleanors38 May 2015 #55

The NRA gave him an 'F' rating Cali_Democrat May 2015 #57

Hell, the NRA would give ME an 'F'. Eleanors38 May 2015 #73

Most of our candidates and leaders aren't progressive on the 2A. ileus May 2015 #65

I guess Bernie is not the progressive Saviour walking on water workinclasszero May 2015 #21

Once Hillary finally decides what her positions are, we can compare the two. arcane1 May 2015 #25

I am happy to furnish you with a link to her stand on the issues. Thinkingabout May 2015 #70

Before too long on the campaign trail, there will be a picture of Hillary holding a shotgun. Ikonoklast May 2015 #102

In blaze orange, I hope! arcane1 May 2015 #103

How many replies are you going to make, while ignoring the replies to your replies? Scootaloo May 2015 #34

Luckily most progressives are not single issue voters, right? Erose999 May 2015 #63

I smell neoliberal desperation in the air. 99Forever May 2015 #27

He's been running less than a week, and they're already this desperate n/t arcane1 May 2015 #29

So you are incapable of providing a cogent Pro-Sanders response? I managed it. KittyWampus May 2015 #58

He voted to give gun manufacturers immunity from tort liability BainsBane May 2015 #79

"He voted to give gun manufacturers immunity from tort liability" workinclasszero May 2015 #106

I'm touched. 99Forever May 2015 #120

How is it BainsBane May 2015 #121

I manage just fine. 99Forever May 2015 #122

Do you think product manufacturers should be sued for misuse of their products by third parties? beevul May 2015 #128

I'm done with the gun propaganda BainsBane May 2015 #136

All the sudden discussing the subject matter doesn't seem so important to you. beevul May 2015 #149

Because Winchester, Remington, and Colt are just good ol' mom-n-pops. NuclearDem May 2015 #86

In Bernie's world workinclasszero May 2015 #108

PUMAs sharpening their claws.. frylock May 2015 #157

I thought he got an F from the NRA???????? MADem May 2015 #30

The NRA is biased against Democrats Renew Deal May 2015 #46

Well, my point is that anyone who gets an "F" from the gun nuts can hardly be categorized as MADem May 2015 #51

He's fine from a pragmatic person's point of view. But many of his most vociferous supporters on DU KittyWampus May 2015 #61

"Pragmatic" seems to be the term of choice for social liberals LondonReign2 May 2015 #69

Well, since I'm not just a social liberal maybe it's more ideologues who are just intolerant. KittyWampus May 2015 #96

My mama always told me to not stoop to the level of people who play dirty. MADem May 2015 #90

He isn't a gun nut. I never called him that or agreed w/that assessment. KittyWampus May 2015 #98

Look at the very first post in this thread. MADem May 2015 #105

Hey Bernie is a gun nut workinclasszero May 2015 #31

He's still more liberal than Hillary, and you can't defend that arcane1 May 2015 #35

Sandy Hook massacre of little kids with no where to hide. misterhighwasted May 2015 #36

"pro-gun stance" will help him with Democrats sick of this prohi- issue. Eleanors38 May 2015 #76

I think your pro-gun bias is showing. MineralMan May 2015 #87

My pro 2A bias has always been showing... Eleanors38 May 2015 #118

Uh Oh. You're been accused of not being progressive by someone who seems to think they know. NYC_SKP May 2015 #129

I don't think Mineral man thinks I am not a progressive... Eleanors38 May 2015 #135

This message was self-deleted by its author frylock May 2015 #158

He could be doing better... VScott May 2015 #32

Oh this is going to be fun. NuclearDem May 2015 #33

I wouldn't worry sarisataka May 2015 #93

Let's see, not a Democrat, check. Loves guns, check. Trashes Clintons, check. ucrdem May 2015 #39

I agree with Bernie. Tougher gun laws won't keep tragedies from occuring. Avalux May 2015 #74

They'd keep accidents and suicides from occurring ucrdem May 2015 #107

economic populist and middle-class pugilist seabeyond May 2015 #40

Yeah, but you say it like it's a bad thing... cyberswede May 2015 #66

i say what it is. it is a good thing. it is a good thing for middle class, white and men. lol. seabeyond May 2015 #78

Guns plus Bernie Renew Deal May 2015 #43

I'd say he represents his state which is rural and hunts. And I believe he calls for mental health KittyWampus May 2015 #44

Legal immunity for what? N/T beevul May 2015 #75

This is an important issue for many progressive voters. MineralMan May 2015 #53

I don't see gun control being an issue during the campaign hack89 May 2015 #81

I'm certain that you're wrong. The question about his Brady Act vote MineralMan May 2015 #83

Every poll places gun control low on voter's priority lists hack89 May 2015 #84

I didn't say people would abandon him over this. I said it's a question MineralMan May 2015 #85

I support all proposed gun control legislation with two exceptions hack89 May 2015 #88

First debate it will be asked , bet on it imnew May 2015 #113

I couldn't care less about gun control LittleBlue May 2015 #56

"Gun control is a loser." Man! You sure got that right!!! pablo_marmol Jun 2015 #161

If this is true, Sanders can't get my vote BainsBane May 2015 #59

It seems the gun-controllers lean toward neo-liberalism. Not surprised. Eleanors38 May 2015 #68

philosslayer: Please spread the word. Eleanors38 May 2015 #71

This is worded like it's a bad thing. ileus May 2015 #80

War nut or gun nut, whichever shall I choose? CharlotteVale May 2015 #82

Guns kill far more Americans than wars. DanTex May 2015 #92

Personally, I'm for gun control. The stricter the better. CharlotteVale May 2015 #110

Gun nuts kill far more americans than war does workinclasszero May 2015 #114

Did you miss where I said I was for gun control? CharlotteVale May 2015 #119

There is a time and a place Aerows May 2015 #89

Don't confuse restricting guns with banning their use altogether. Koinos May 2015 #99

I agree! Aerows May 2015 #115

Lotsa luck, persuading pro-gun militants of that distinction. Paladin May 2015 #123

"Bernie's modulated stance on firearms still earns him an "F" rating from the NRA." beevul May 2015 #124

Bernie can't be brought down on the issues. You might want to go back to criticizing his hair. liberal_at_heart May 2015 #91

Lol! whatchamacallit May 2015 #94

Gun Culture Koinos May 2015 #97

Do you realize American is enjoying historically low levels of violence? hack89 May 2015 #101

How well are we doing in that area compared to Scandinavia? Koinos May 2015 #109

Those goal posts heavy? hack89 May 2015 #117

In fact, Bernie uses those goal posts for other social issues. Koinos May 2015 #126

We were addressing your contention that America was heading in the wrong direction hack89 May 2015 #151

Mistake on my part. Koinos May 2015 #154

No, I really don't think so. TM99 May 2015 #153

You will never agree 100% with any candidate. Vinca May 2015 #100

Of all the complicated and complex issues facing America, and the world today, Dyedinthewoolliberal May 2015 #104

So what you're saying is that he's not a 'purity troll'? Erich Bloodaxe BSN May 2015 #130

Stir that pot! Gonna get old after a year...but please don't stop now! Rex May 2015 #131

Color me unconcerned ... Trajan May 2015 #132

I am in favor of gun control, but it's not my primary issue. Maedhros May 2015 #133

But he never voted to have American guns CanadaexPat May 2015 #134

The Hill camp must have issued it's orders. Puzzledtraveller May 2015 #137

The truth is smear? GeorgeGist May 2015 #160

Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record AgingAmerican May 2015 #138

LOLOL! I love the smell of desperation in the morning. Katashi_itto May 2015 #146

unrec (sometimes I wish that were around) yuiyoshida May 2015 #147

You posted a link to a just released article from a widely read source using the exact same title Number23 May 2015 #148

No, the author doesn't like Hillary either sarisataka May 2015 #156

This is where that don't be a purist thing kicks in. djean111 May 2015 #155