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lark

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12. Of course, universal background checks is not going to solve the problem.

Thu Mar 28, 2013, 01:45 PM

Mar 2013

Assault weapons need to be banned, but the chickenshit Dems from OMG red states won't back this. Harry Reid, the chief chickenhawk, refused to change the filibuster rules, so this can't go thru and even background checks probably won't fly either.

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He Is the NRA [View all] kpete Mar 2013 OP

Cold But Fair, Ma'am The Magistrate Mar 2013 #1

Yep. cliffordu Mar 2013 #6

Yes he is nt Progressive dog Mar 2013 #2

Another proud member of the NRA. sufrommich Mar 2013 #3

k & r DoBotherMe Mar 2013 #4

Yes but we only need background checks, not a ban on high-capacity weapons ... Myrina Mar 2013 #5

How does the 2nd "ensure domestic tranquility"? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2013 #7

The tranquility of the grave pscot Mar 2013 #15

It did both...but only due to its miliia purposes. jmg257 Mar 2013 #21

That was back when the nation was along the East Coast.... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2013 #27

Most definitely, nor was there a federal select militia aka national guard, jmg257 Mar 2013 #63

He Is the NRA The CCC Mar 2013 #8

A better measure of what, and what is your point? Squinch Mar 2013 #17

Less than 5 min. ncsoapmaker Mar 2013 #19

"I'm the NRA, and I vote"--Tim McVeigh nt geek tragedy Mar 2013 #9

Adam used what was handy Plucketeer Mar 2013 #10

This is proof just doing background checks is not the answer. For this many rounds to be fired in a Thinkingabout Mar 2013 #11

Of course, universal background checks is not going to solve the problem. lark Mar 2013 #12

THIS mwrguy Mar 2013 #43

The faces of the "Occupy" movement? Nuclear Unicorn Mar 2013 #13

I don't know. IveWornAHundredPants Mar 2013 #14

. Nuclear Unicorn Mar 2013 #16

"The FBI said the five self-proclaimed anarchists ... " baldguy Mar 2013 #20

Unfortunately for your argument... Chan790 Mar 2013 #24

The Occupiers thought they were Occupiers; that's why they showed-up to support them. Nuclear Unicorn Mar 2013 #25

Uh, okay? IveWornAHundredPants Mar 2013 #23

I hear they have secret decoder rings too. Nuclear Unicorn Mar 2013 #26

Well, that particular edict got him to the classroom without shooting his foot off, so there's that. IveWornAHundredPants Mar 2013 #29

So anything that has deadly consequences with questionable utility is subject Nuclear Unicorn Mar 2013 #32

You got it in one! IveWornAHundredPants Mar 2013 #34

But if the number of crimes and death compared to overall utility is the deciding equation Nuclear Unicorn Mar 2013 #35

Talk to someone who wants to ban alcohol about all that. IveWornAHundredPants Mar 2013 #42

But why guns when alcohol kills so many more, contributes to so much crime Nuclear Unicorn Mar 2013 #45

I'm eating an apple and do not feel like having an orange at this time, thanks. IveWornAHundredPants Mar 2013 #51

i didn't know Occupy had training in Explosives JI7 Mar 2013 #53

Judging from the picture I'm not even sure they're trained in the use of soap. Nuclear Unicorn Mar 2013 #55

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Mar 2013 #36

PPR? For posting a legitimate news story? Nuclear Unicorn Mar 2013 #37

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Mar 2013 #40

But equating anyone who asserts their 2A rights with baby killers ISN'T trollish? Nuclear Unicorn Mar 2013 #44

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Mar 2013 #46

No. Self-defense = good. Blowing-up bridges = bad Nuclear Unicorn Mar 2013 #47

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Mar 2013 #49

They failed because they were --thankfully -- caught. And yes, anyone who would use violence Nuclear Unicorn Mar 2013 #52

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Mar 2013 #57

Save the fake outrage. Blowing-up anything is not an exercise in political speech Nuclear Unicorn Mar 2013 #62

Thank you, it is SICKENING. MoclipsHumptulips Mar 2013 #64

Let me guess: IveWornAHundredPants Mar 2013 #50

"They never had their hands on any actual explosives" Nuclear Unicorn Mar 2013 #54

There was a manifest lack of trying. IveWornAHundredPants Mar 2013 #56

So much lack of trying they pleaded guilty. Nuclear Unicorn Mar 2013 #59

You can pretend I'm defending them if it makes you feel better. IveWornAHundredPants Mar 2013 #61

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Mar 2013 #58

There were probably some dogs at Occupy as well. moondust Mar 2013 #38

And which NRA certification criteria incite or contribute to rampage killings? Nuclear Unicorn Mar 2013 #39

Which criteria prevent them? moondust Mar 2013 #60

Equating a failed attempt to damage property to an actaul massacre doesn't look good for you muriel_volestrangler Mar 2013 #65

Wow, if we handed out monthly awards for false equivalence and misdirection ThoughtCriminal Mar 2013 #66

How about a series of side by sides? SCVDem Mar 2013 #18

An excelent anti-NRA campaign...let's hope it catches on. nt jmg257 Mar 2013 #22

Um... What does that certificate have to do with anything. Glassunion Mar 2013 #28

I don't think pointing out leftynyc Mar 2013 #30

You misunderstand "my cause" Glassunion Mar 2013 #31

My apologies leftynyc Mar 2013 #67

Here's a member of the NRA. AnotherMcIntosh Mar 2013 #33

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Mar 2013 #41

Was there childs blood on .. 99Forever Mar 2013 #48