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In reply to the discussion: Beto was really hurt by "Hell yes we're...... [View all]LonePirate
(13,408 posts)27. Beto was right to say that. We need to start taking guns and removing them from the streets.
Yes, it may take an amendment to Constitution to achieve it; but that does not negate the need to do so.
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One can tell if a person is concerned about his and his family's safety by looking at the doors
Kaleva
Nov 2019
#81
An AR-15 is perfect for home self-defense or defense of others in many situations.
aikoaiko
Nov 2019
#20
Please allow me to explain a few things so that you might understand my position better.
aikoaiko
Nov 2019
#24
I don't think "less energy" means much in regards to humans getting hit by them.
BlueStater
Nov 2019
#32
You must be joking. Are you seriously arguing a tube fed, manually lever action is as effective...
Marengo
Nov 2019
#64
Pretty sure a human is equally as dead or incapacitated if hit by a bullet from one.
BlueStater
Nov 2019
#65
The metric is neutralizing the threat, and the AR15 is more effective at achieving that than a...
Marengo
Nov 2019
#68
You admit you are not knowledgeable, but expect to be taken seriously when you posit a...
Marengo
Nov 2019
#89
They shoot and kill criminals. In this circumstance, that's all you need to know.
BlueStater
Nov 2019
#93
How can you not understand that in a self defense role the AR is SUPERIOR to a lever action rifle?
Marengo
Nov 2019
#99
If volume of accurate and effective fire is your metric of power, the AR is clearly the superior...
Marengo
Nov 2019
#132
How often do you shoot? What type of firearm do you shoot? Have you shot an AR platform...
Marengo
Nov 2019
#140
Another example of one individual armed with an AR15 defeating multiple armed intruders, one...
Marengo
Nov 2019
#133
If it were not for folks like you Hoyt, many people probably wouldn't be armed at all...
Marengo
Nov 2019
#134
The only relevant context is that if folks like you didn't rob others homes, it's likely fewer...
Marengo
Nov 2019
#142
Having had two of my homes burglarized, in part. Has the possibility of encountering an armed...
Marengo
Nov 2019
#149
You'll get hit by lightning before you get an answer..I asked the same question..Zip
AncientGeezer
Nov 2019
#152
It appears most experts say the shotgun is the most effective long gun for home defense
Kaleva
Nov 2019
#91
A shotgun is heavier, harder to aim, more destructive to things around the target, and has
LongtimeAZDem
Nov 2019
#103
I own three, and I've been shooting since I was 6. I can handle my SXP with no problem.
LongtimeAZDem
Nov 2019
#117
A 12-gauge loaded with slugs would kick the woman in the video I posted through the wall
LongtimeAZDem
Nov 2019
#119
Why would you have a 12 gauge shotgun loaded with 3" magnum rifled slugs for home defense?
Kaleva
Nov 2019
#120
If you honestly believe she needs a firearm for home defense, then why would you limit her
LongtimeAZDem
Nov 2019
#121
Not "out of the box" ..and certainly not w/out changing uppers & barrels
AncientGeezer
Nov 2019
#111
I know of Palmetto....on their site they don't claim to be 50% lower priced
AncientGeezer
Nov 2019
#151
Two men armed with handguns enter an occupied home, woman with AR15 kills one and drives...
Marengo
Nov 2019
#57
Nope, the example effectively destroys your argument, but I understand your need to minimize it
Marengo
Nov 2019
#66
For a strawman to exist, a valid point must be made. You failed in that regard, and I failed to
Marengo
Nov 2019
#83
The point was that other, less devastating guns can be used effectively for protection.
BlueStater
Nov 2019
#86
How does someone who proudly admits to lacking knowledge have the credibility to declare...
Marengo
Nov 2019
#90
Nope, you argued handguns are the equal of an AR in a self defense situation. In the citation, ONE..
Marengo
Nov 2019
#98
You have ZERO evidence that the same thing couldn't have happened with a Winchester.
BlueStater
Nov 2019
#108
LOL Wut? We know exactly how this "played out", and how it did is not favorable to your argument.
Marengo
Nov 2019
#131
You have a news piece. It's not the same as actually being there and it never will be.
BlueStater
Nov 2019
#138
They are real-life incidents that suggest your claim of "redundancy" may be unfounded. A claim...
Marengo
Nov 2019
#141
I think that the RFing came long before Beto made his comments in the September debate.
TexasTowelie
Nov 2019
#22
Beto had more advantages than most. Money, media darling, RFK aura, good exposure from senate race.
aikoaiko
Nov 2019
#38
Are you talking about the Sirota's criticism about Beto's donations from oil company employees?
aikoaiko
Nov 2019
#52
Exactly! In my book, Beto became an even more attractive candidate after his strong anti-gun stand.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Nov 2019
#12
"Beto O'Rourke unfazed by weak poll numbers" Aritcle published 06/09/2019 01:09 PM EDT
Kaleva
Nov 2019
#60
But he got no benefit from it..even amoungst Democratic Primary voters..it didn't help
AncientGeezer
Nov 2019
#150
Reads like something's from an NRA "we're not that bad" propaganda operation.
BannonsLiver
Nov 2019
#4
Beto has got time. He is 47 years old. I thnk there will be more opportunites..
Stuart G
Nov 2019
#5
Applause line or not, it wasn't worth it. He's out and there was much hope for him.
brush
Nov 2019
#42
No he wasn't. Beto has won the "purity" award for the Dem 2020 primary season.
McCamy Taylor
Nov 2019
#9
If anything, Beto should have gotten a boost from the more ardent pro-control types.
Kaleva
Nov 2019
#15
I always thought that Texas was a long shot for us even with Beto in the race
MustLoveBeagles
Nov 2019
#41
Beto was right to say that. We need to start taking guns and removing them from the streets.
LonePirate
Nov 2019
#27
Except your commonsense, realistic gun legislation won't solve the problem or even come close.
LonePirate
Nov 2019
#76
So work to repeal the 2nd Amendment, I hope you are younger than me (I am 23) as I will not see
Celerity
Nov 2019
#77
It can't be a radical complaint if it's varified...you said Beto verified it
AncientGeezer
Nov 2019
#158
I agree with his message and I don't think civilians should own AR-15s, AK-47s, etc.
OliverQ
Nov 2019
#59
This thread is referring to a specific policy of mandatory buybacks that Beto proposed
liskddksil
Nov 2019
#87
But it didn't increase support in the Democratic Primary voter base outside of here.
AncientGeezer
Nov 2019
#153
Ah, go oil your gunz, Old Geezer. You'll get more agreement on the Discussionist.
Hoyt
Nov 2019
#154
My stuff is fine....I'm obsessive about maintenance... ATV's, trucks, boat, anything
AncientGeezer
Nov 2019
#155