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Pholus

(4,062 posts)
68. Yeah, that's for gunners themselves.
Sat Jan 26, 2013, 12:07 PM
Jan 2013

What other set of manufacturers are SPECIFICALLY exempt from product liability thanks to a huge team of well funded and well organized lobbyists? You know, those people who specifically MAKE Washington dysfunctional.

Wipe those cake crumbs off your face...

How many more 6 and 7 year olds safeinOhio Jan 2013 #1
That might apply ... holdencaufield Jan 2013 #2
And the first counterpoint out of the gate is... An emotional appeal (logical fallacy). OneTenthofOnePercent Jan 2013 #3
So the problem is "emotion" then. Pholus Jan 2013 #5
Emotion should not enter into legislation... virginia mountainman Jan 2013 #6
Gun Nuts are emotional alright liberal N proud Jan 2013 #9
Wow, got two in one. virginia mountainman Jan 2013 #18
Simple, It is my opinion that people who are emotional about guns are gun nuts liberal N proud Jan 2013 #19
Me too, I call the people that obsess over them "gun nuts" as well.. virginia mountainman Jan 2013 #24
You know, I hear a lot of bad-mouthing about gun-owners, bu Eleanors38 Jan 2013 #35
Your post has nothing to do with the subject at hand...... virginia mountainman Jan 2013 #4
From your link you might want to consider how your OP fits in.... Pholus Jan 2013 #11
Ahhh, results, I spoke of what I SAW, I also spoke of past elections..nt virginia mountainman Jan 2013 #13
I saw several factors in that election... Pholus Jan 2013 #15
You don't think the current push for tighter gun laws safeinOhio Jan 2013 #12
And by the way, how does "ZOMG Thar taking my guns" Pholus Jan 2013 #17
Well, to be honest.. virginia mountainman Jan 2013 #25
How about some specifics about gun confiscation legislation? JoeBlowToo Jan 2013 #27
Alright... virginia mountainman Jan 2013 #31
Wow! What a scary list of gun confiscation legsilation! JoeBlowToo Jan 2013 #33
"RW scare tactics?" Tell that to the so-called liberals who said those things... Eleanors38 Jan 2013 #36
Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you... JoeBlowToo Jan 2013 #38
Just because you are blind to sound argument doesn't mean everyone is feeling the elephant... Eleanors38 Jan 2013 #39
Yeah, that's for gunners themselves. Pholus Jan 2013 #68
Gun manufacturers can still be sued if they make a defective gun. GreenStormCloud Jan 2013 #70
Sorry, I'm not into sloppy eating or poor argument... Eleanors38 Jan 2013 #72
Funny, you make enough of poor arguments I kinda though that was your style. Pholus Jan 2013 #73
Bada-BOOM! Eleanors38 Jan 2013 #76
then do something about handguns Duckhunter935 Jan 2013 #7
no no... it is the military style weapons that cause the most child deaths... iiibbb Jan 2013 #14
Handguns are next on the list. ... spin Jan 2013 #42
Show me a gun control proposal that will save a 6 or 7 year old iiibbb Jan 2013 #10
As now reported, all of those killed in Sandy Hook safeinOhio Jan 2013 #16
I'm fine with magazine limits - pistol grips and bayonet lugs are pointless iiibbb Jan 2013 #22
Like Virginia Tech? Dr_Scholl Jan 2013 #23
How many of those magazines held safeinOhio Jan 2013 #28
at least a few Duckhunter935 Jan 2013 #29
2? safeinOhio Jan 2013 #30
The is no such official report. Clames Jan 2013 #37
So someone set on murder will obey a law about mag limits? GreenStormCloud Jan 2013 #61
Someone that buys his weapon a few days ahead, safeinOhio Jan 2013 #67
You missed the link... the 3-D print thing is here iiibbb Jan 2013 #69
3D lower iiibbb Jan 2013 #81
A second. Straw Man Jan 2013 #66
The stakes are higher too... Republicans these days are worse crazy iiibbb Jan 2013 #8
Phantoms after guns jimmy the one Jan 2013 #20
I don't think he reads the safeinOhio Jan 2013 #21
Gunnut in Azerbaijan jimmy the one Jan 2013 #26
Many of us have seen this trend before Riftaxe Jan 2013 #32
Well va may be safe for another year... ileus Jan 2013 #34
Thank you Virginia Republic Douchebags jpak Jan 2013 #40
Impossible! You mean the same Republicans legislators who, on MLK day, DanTex Jan 2013 #41
it will all be worth it in the end because we will win and you will be disarmed. bubbayugga Jan 2013 #43
Will this be before or after we are rid of illegal drugs? friendly_iconoclast Jan 2013 #44
OH NO Berserker Jan 2013 #45
Me?! A few Problems with that.. virginia mountainman Jan 2013 #46
Then your guns will sit in a PVC tube, covered in cosmoline, buried in the ground bubbayugga Jan 2013 #47
I see you have a low regard for the 4A as well. gejohnston Jan 2013 #48
criminals don't have rights. bubbayugga Jan 2013 #49
How do you feel about grow lights and gejohnston Jan 2013 #50
Grow lights and water pipes don't kill children. bubbayugga Jan 2013 #51
neither do most guns gejohnston Jan 2013 #52
tell that to the thousands of people that are killed with guns every year in America. bubbayugga Jan 2013 #56
I just did gejohnston Jan 2013 #58
Neither do most guns- try a little harder, bubba... friendly_iconoclast Jan 2013 #53
tell that to the thousands of people that are killed with guns every year in America. bubbayugga Jan 2013 #55
Like gej, I just did... friendly_iconoclast Jan 2013 #60
EVERYBODY has rights (or should, anyway) friendly_iconoclast Jan 2013 #54
Criminals perpetrating the crime of failing to comply with a gun law have given up their rights bubbayugga Jan 2013 #57
I note you skipped the whole 'due process' bit before deeming people "criminals" friendly_iconoclast Jan 2013 #59
If we're knocking on your door, you've already had your due process- guaranteed. bubbayugga Jan 2013 #62
What "we"? You and the rest of the 403rd ITG Battalion? friendly_iconoclast Jan 2013 #63
yeah, don't get me wrong. I won't personally be knocking on your door. bubbayugga Jan 2013 #64
I'm truly amazed; you're even *more* hypocritical than Romney. friendly_iconoclast Jan 2013 #65
What you mean, "We", Kimosabe? cherokeeprogressive Jan 2013 #71
You know, "we" the police and the military just like in Australia. bubbayugga Jan 2013 #74
hate to break it to you but gejohnston Jan 2013 #75
They went to your door once they established non-compliance with the buy back. bubbayugga Jan 2013 #77
they still estimate a high number gejohnston Jan 2013 #79
Keep telling yourself that. cherokeeprogressive Jan 2013 #78
Don't expect me to lose any sleep because of fear of a gun ban and confiscation. ... spin Jan 2013 #80
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