Gun Control & RKBA

Atypical Liberal

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48. It will depend on the nature of the proposed gun control.

Mon Dec 17, 2012, 09:34 AM

Dec 2012

I am prepared to make some concessions on firearm ownership.

I don't know how far I am prepared to go.

Something needs to be done to make sure that we more fully vet people who are allowed to own firearms.

And firearms need to be secured so that people who have not been vetted can't just take them on a whim.

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The President of the United States of America has a message for you... [View all] ellisonz Dec 2012 OP

You might be reading more into it than what he said gejohnston Dec 2012 #1

And when that is the progressive gun control reform... ellisonz Dec 2012 #2

if it is a good idea, gejohnston Dec 2012 #3

So the President has no intention of carrying out his promise to do everything in his power... ellisonz Dec 2012 #4

Hopefully he has every intention of carrying out his promise. ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #6

I think he was pretty clear... ellisonz Dec 2012 #9

Support as long as AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #11

SCOTUS has left a mighty big hoop through which to pass gun control... ellisonz Dec 2012 #12

If it was constitutional and made sense, yes. AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #15

Let's say it brings federal legislation up to California's level... ellisonz Dec 2012 #18

I would say no. AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #19

So you're drawing the line at having a detachable magazine for your semi-automatic rifle? ellisonz Dec 2012 #21

Yeah. AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #23

IIRC, gejohnston Dec 2012 #25

Absolutely, I would support him, but... ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #13

Probably because your definition... ellisonz Dec 2012 #14

Depends bobclark86 Dec 2012 #16

Are you sure we are reading the same excerpt? pipoman Dec 2012 #31

Why would you expect specifics in a memorial oration? ellisonz Dec 2012 #41

Except you are claiming specifics.. pipoman Dec 2012 #45

Are you genuniely unaware that the POTUS doesn't pass laws? holdencaufield Dec 2012 #38

That's out of right-field. ellisonz Dec 2012 #40

The expression is ... holdencaufield Dec 2012 #42

I noticed that he didn't say the words "gun" or "firearm" even once. Interesting. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #5

Seriously? "mass shootings" "deadly shootings" ellisonz Dec 2012 #7

Smart speech writers. ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #8

With. I'll leave you to imagine what 'progressive' means in this context. AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #10

And if the President doesn't propose effectively rolling back the 2nd Amendment Azathoth Dec 2012 #17

So you're opposed to the President on this issue? ellisonz Dec 2012 #27

lol, so far you seem to be the only one opposed to the President Azathoth Dec 2012 #33

You didn't answer my question so I'm not answering your tantrum... ellisonz Dec 2012 #34

lol, you've got to be a little more clever if you want to troll Azathoth Dec 2012 #36

Re-read your post #17. ellisonz Dec 2012 #39

And...what? You're upset that I repeated stuff from GD? Azathoth Dec 2012 #44

Gungeoneers excel at circular billh58 Dec 2012 #53

for example? gejohnston Dec 2012 #54

He's like that: "Are you now, or have you ever been a member..." Eleanors38 Dec 2012 #55

Your small tent is losing stakes every time you post here. Clames Dec 2012 #20

And what tent do you belong to? ellisonz Dec 2012 #22

The big tent. The part surrounding yours but doesn't have barbed wire and an application fee. n/t Clames Dec 2012 #24

Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #26

Poor you... Clames Dec 2012 #28

Funny how you've been hiding in the Gungeon... ellisonz Dec 2012 #29

I've posted in GD, LBN, and Meta these last few weeks. Clames Dec 2012 #32

Noticed that as well. Ironic. Eleanors38 Dec 2012 #56

Just can't be civil can ya? pipoman Dec 2012 #35

I lost my restraint with that one... ellisonz Dec 2012 #37

Good for you kid. Clames Dec 2012 #43

Be nice. Remmah2 Dec 2012 #50

Until I see what his reform proposals are specifically S_B_Jackson Dec 2012 #30

I've been progressive on firearm rights for years. ileus Dec 2012 #46

That was bullshit when Bush said it too. Callisto32 Dec 2012 #47

It will depend on the nature of the proposed gun control. Atypical Liberal Dec 2012 #48

I'm really curious about how he'll proceed. jeepnstein Dec 2012 #49

Locking krispos42 Dec 2012 #51

Unlocking, and kick n/t krispos42 Dec 2012 #52