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discntnt_irny_srcsm

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12. In some circles the claim is made...
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 11:56 AM
Mar 2016

...that a group's greatness is figured on how mighty its enemies be. I read pathetic attacks and insults everyday while rights associated with firearms and their lawful use and ownership are expanding. A lot is said about the NRA and all the evil gun owners. Not much pro-control ever happens.

I see nothing mighty nor anything awesome in either side of this issue. I see division and hate being spread and resources that could be brought to bear on problems wasted. Your name calling and repeated posts lacking substance, having no relevance to the group SOP and serving only to disrupt speak to your interests and lack of respect.

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Our trigger-happy generation [View all] SecularMotion Mar 2016 OP
Chinese, Australian, Canadian....someone loves labels. ileus Mar 2016 #1
. Orrex Mar 2016 #2
Or maybe they moved twice? rjsquirrel Mar 2016 #3
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This message was self-deleted by its author Press Virginia Mar 2016 #6
You really, really hate inanimate objects Press Virginia Mar 2016 #5
Cheerleading for suicide? Straw Man Mar 2016 #8
The guy who wrote this -- Nuclear Unicorn Mar 2016 #10
Looks like sarisataka Mar 2016 #11
And apparently krispos42 has had enough of his hateful rants. GGJohn Mar 2016 #21
why block them beergood Mar 2016 #22
Their posts deteriorated into escalating mockery and personal attacks DonP Mar 2016 #23
In some circles the claim is made... discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2016 #12
I sincerely hope they get over us. ileus Mar 2016 #13
Sorry but nope. beevul Mar 2016 #14
Watch it! The old jon boats with smokey Evinrudes & bait casters over the gunwales are out. Eleanors38 Mar 2016 #16
They're just pissed because they can't win on substance. beevul Mar 2016 #17
What demographic group are you a member of, gun owner? Marengo Mar 2016 #18
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While I'm sure some people buy guns out of fear....saaaaay a woman Press Virginia Mar 2016 #7
"This psychological mentality of fear and self-defence propagates a culture of paranoia, ironically Brickbat Mar 2016 #9
Standard errors, however acceptable to MSM & gun prohis... Eleanors38 Mar 2016 #15
So long we have heard gun-owners are old white guyz. Is Liang telling us different? Eleanors38 Mar 2016 #24
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