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Why is the "party of life" so determined to have Guns on Demand, guns that kill? (Original Post) ZRT2209 Apr 2013 OP
They see it purely as a political issue - a way to damage the President hack89 Apr 2013 #1
You wish. The majority of gun nuts are right wing bigots who can't envision life without guns Hoyt Apr 2013 #4
Except for those millions of Democrats who own guns, right? nt hack89 Apr 2013 #6
They are a relatively small number. To keep the gun zealots -- like you -- happy, Hoyt Apr 2013 #7
That is very generous of you. I am glad you allow to stay in the party. nt hack89 Apr 2013 #9
Give me a number. Hundred million gun owners. How many are Dems? cherokeeprogressive Apr 2013 #11
dangerous, sociopathic bullies. Did I say dangerous? ZRT2209 Apr 2013 #18
Yeah, the Democrat party confuses me too. Puzzledtraveller Apr 2013 #2
Its easy.. AsahinaKimi Apr 2013 #3
They lie. Lindsay Apr 2013 #5
Because.... murray hill farm Apr 2013 #8
Ever taken a stroll into... 99Forever Apr 2013 #10
They are two very different issues. TimberValley Apr 2013 #12
The politician who currently is doing the most and spending the most on this issue is a Repuke. Paul E Ester Apr 2013 #13
Occasionally they are right. I realize guns are the essence of life to a few Dems, but not many. Hoyt Apr 2013 #17
Because they're flaming fucking hypocrites. Zoeisright Apr 2013 #14
I think there might be more pro-gun Democrats than pro-abortion Republicans. TimberValley Apr 2013 #15
You are right. An individual's right to choose is a Dem value. hack89 Apr 2013 #16

hack89

(39,171 posts)
1. They see it purely as a political issue - a way to damage the President
Fri Apr 5, 2013, 12:16 PM
Apr 2013

and Democrats.

Besides, repukes only care about kids in the womb. Once born they are on their own.

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
4. You wish. The majority of gun nuts are right wing bigots who can't envision life without guns
Fri Apr 5, 2013, 12:19 PM
Apr 2013

to use for intimidation, and perhaps worse.
 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
7. They are a relatively small number. To keep the gun zealots -- like you -- happy,
Fri Apr 5, 2013, 12:27 PM
Apr 2013

we have to allow tens of millions more right wing bigots to accumulate guns and carry them among us in public.

In my opinion, to keep the few democrats happy with their guns just ain't worth the negatives. And unfortunately, as the Gungeon illustrates, when it comes to guns, some Democrats are out there (irrational) too.

Otherwise, I love you guys when you are not promoting more guns in more places.

AsahinaKimi

(20,776 posts)
3. Its easy..
Fri Apr 5, 2013, 12:18 PM
Apr 2013

many of them are just too afraid. The world is changing too fast for them. They can't keep up, and only a gun will make them feel
like they have some control over parts of it. They can be bad ass in the mirror.. and convince themselves.. that now they can deal with the scary monsters in their life.

99Forever

(14,524 posts)
10. Ever taken a stroll into...
Fri Apr 5, 2013, 12:35 PM
Apr 2013

... the RKBA group here? Delicate Flowers wear the uniforms of both parties. Their only loyalty is to their guns, guns, guns, and more guns.

Life and other people's rights? Not so much.

 

TimberValley

(318 posts)
12. They are two very different issues.
Fri Apr 5, 2013, 12:41 PM
Apr 2013

This is like saying, "If Democrats are pro-choice, then why don't they favor allowing people the choice to own assault rifles?"


They're two very different issues and I don't see how they are to be compared here.

 

Paul E Ester

(952 posts)
13. The politician who currently is doing the most and spending the most on this issue is a Repuke.
Fri Apr 5, 2013, 12:41 PM
Apr 2013

Michael Bloomberg 1%er, One of the richest men in the world, a leader of the class war.

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
17. Occasionally they are right. I realize guns are the essence of life to a few Dems, but not many.
Fri Apr 5, 2013, 01:23 PM
Apr 2013
 

TimberValley

(318 posts)
15. I think there might be more pro-gun Democrats than pro-abortion Republicans.
Fri Apr 5, 2013, 12:52 PM
Apr 2013

I don't know the data, but it wouldn't surprise me in the least if this were true.

hack89

(39,171 posts)
16. You are right. An individual's right to choose is a Dem value.
Fri Apr 5, 2013, 01:14 PM
Apr 2013

the repukes are hypocritical in that regard. "Choice is bad - except when it is good."

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