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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 03:57 PM Original message |
With all due respect to General Wesley Clark, let me reiterate... |
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elcondor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 04:05 PM Response to Original message |
1. I've always read that quote as |
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Greyhound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 04:15 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. Clark wants to ban toys? |
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elcondor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 05:16 PM Response to Reply #3 |
15. I've never even touched a gun, LOL |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 05:19 PM Response to Reply #15 |
17. S'okay... |
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elcondor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 05:20 PM Response to Reply #17 |
19. Haha very true |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 04:53 PM Response to Reply #1 |
8. If Clark is referring to automatic weapons, then he needs to clarify that |
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elcondor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 05:19 PM Response to Reply #8 |
18. I'm just saying what I've always |
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benEzra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 11:02 AM Response to Reply #18 |
26. An "assault weapon" |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 04:11 PM Response to Original message |
2. Clark doesn't "expect" you to join the army..... |
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jarab (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 04:54 PM Response to Reply #2 |
9. You are correct, of course ... |
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benEzra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 11:03 AM Response to Reply #2 |
27. Thanks for the link...I'm going to send an email. (n/t) |
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Clark2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 12:22 PM Response to Reply #2 |
30. I always thought it was also a slam at those chickenhawks |
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Greyhound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 04:17 PM Response to Original message |
4. Consider that General Clark knows the difference between an assault |
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hayu_lol (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 04:28 PM Response to Reply #4 |
6. Derby, you got the quote right... |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 04:58 PM Response to Reply #6 |
11. "assault weapons on the street" = "semi-autos owned by law-abiding citizens" |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 04:55 PM Response to Reply #4 |
10. An "assault weapon" IS a civilian semi-auto with a pistol grip |
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Toots (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-03-07 09:01 AM Response to Reply #10 |
48. In military terms an assault rifle is one capable of being fired in full automatic |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-03-07 10:17 AM Response to Reply #48 |
50. First of all, "assault rifle" does not equal "assault weapon" |
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Toots (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-03-07 10:32 AM Response to Reply #50 |
51. and what about "well regulated" don't you get? |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-03-07 10:47 AM Response to Reply #51 |
52. This isn't about REGULATING guns, it's about BANNING them |
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Toots (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-03-07 10:59 AM Response to Reply #52 |
53. I have not heard anyone suggest guns should be banned only assault weapons. |
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benEzra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-03-07 10:18 PM Response to Reply #53 |
63. Popular civilian guns ARE "assault weapons"... |
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Irreverend IX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-03-07 03:57 PM Response to Reply #51 |
55. In the parlance of the 18th century... |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 04:27 PM Response to Original message |
5. I believe he was talking about gun control |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 04:38 PM Response to Original message |
7. I know in my heart that Wes Clark expects me to buy blueberry |
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dae (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 04:07 PM Response to Reply #7 |
33. I like Wes, and I like blueberries; but, |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 04:41 PM Response to Reply #33 |
34. I understand your misgivings. |
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xkenx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 05:02 PM Response to Original message |
12. Clark was speaking as a gun-owner who nevertheless |
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benEzra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 10:55 AM Response to Reply #12 |
25. Weapons like the Army uses are tightly controlled in the U.S. |
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Jai4WKC08 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 03:49 PM Response to Reply #25 |
32. It's neither of the two |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 05:30 PM Response to Reply #32 |
37. As long as he comes out and says the Second Amendment doesn't apply just to hunters and sportsmen... |
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benEzra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 05:33 PM Response to Reply #32 |
38. Does Clark support any sort of "assault weapon" ban? |
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Jai4WKC08 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-03-07 12:28 PM Response to Reply #38 |
54. I think you're wrong |
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xkenx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 05:04 PM Response to Original message |
13. deleted |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 05:11 PM Response to Reply #13 |
14. I'm sorry, but you're incorrect... |
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xkenx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 05:17 PM Response to Reply #14 |
16. No, you know EXACTLY what Clark meant. And if Clark were President, |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 05:21 PM Response to Reply #16 |
21. I would trust Clark with our troops infinitely more than I will ever trust Bush |
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BOSSHOG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 05:27 PM Response to Reply #16 |
23. Just a nudge off topic here |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 05:40 PM Response to Reply #23 |
24. Y'know, I wholeheartedly agree with that |
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Adelante (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 05:21 PM Response to Original message |
20. You think Clark expects you to join the military? |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 05:24 PM Response to Reply #20 |
22. If he's our 2008 nominee, I want him to wipe the floor with McCain or Giuliani or whomever... |
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Auntie Bush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 11:10 AM Response to Original message |
28. That was meant to to add a touch of humor...not taken so literally. |
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Eurobabe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 11:59 AM Response to Original message |
29. Oh jeez Louise... |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 02:52 PM Response to Reply #29 |
31. OMG |
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snowbear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 04:47 PM Response to Reply #29 |
36. What a piece of shit cartoon!! And by the URL, it came from a "Clark HATE site" |
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Eurobabe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-03-07 02:51 AM Response to Reply #36 |
46. I hope you know that was a JOKE. |
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LittleClarkie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 04:45 PM Response to Original message |
35. With all due respect to the general let me pull out an ancient quote |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 06:02 PM Response to Reply #35 |
39. Doesn't matter how old the quote is... |
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Clarkie1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 07:21 PM Response to Reply #39 |
41. This entire thread is an excercise in stupidity...exactly what are you talking about? nt |
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Clarkie1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 07:14 PM Response to Original message |
40. The opening post's premise is inane. |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 07:39 PM Response to Reply #40 |
42. My rifles are for hunting - assault weapons are for KILLING other humans |
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Clarkie1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 07:43 PM Response to Reply #42 |
43. Agreed! nt |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 09:38 PM Response to Reply #42 |
44. And what exactly IS an "assault weapon?" |
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Greyhound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-03-07 05:21 PM Response to Reply #44 |
58. "a military rifle capable of both automatic and semiautomatic fire, utilizing an... |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-03-07 05:31 PM Response to Reply #58 |
59. That describes an "assault rifle," not an "assault weapon" |
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Greyhound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-03-07 07:20 PM Response to Reply #59 |
62. I was referring to the perceived need for the assault rifle, and I think you're |
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Irreverend IX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 10:58 PM Response to Reply #42 |
45. Most "assault weapons" are less powerful than your hunting rifles. |
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benEzra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-03-07 10:34 PM Response to Reply #42 |
64. My rifles are for target shooting... |
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Trajan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-03-07 03:09 AM Response to Original message |
47. It is obvious that there are limits to second amendment rights .... |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-03-07 10:10 AM Response to Reply #47 |
49. Aw, geez, not this non-starter again... |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-03-07 04:01 PM Response to Original message |
56. I agree with General Clark |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-03-07 05:15 PM Response to Reply #56 |
57. You know not whereof you speak |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-03-07 05:35 PM Response to Reply #57 |
60. If you aren't an NRA gun nut, good for you |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-03-07 05:49 PM Response to Reply #60 |
61. Thank you... |
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