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In reply to the discussion: Here's a thought. Let's ban ALL guns, [View all]Fluke a Snooker
(404 posts)33. Your argument is a false flag
By trying to add nuance to the argument, we cede it to the right wingers. The bottom line: Unless we take all guns from everyone but the authorities whom are under a progressive governance in Washington (or eventually, Interpol), then we will always have problems and the Republicans will retain a stronghold. We must divest them of the tools necessary to ensure a more smooth transformation that President Obama initiated in his successful tenure.
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You're advocating state violence and murder against fellow citizens and calling it justified.
WhiskeyGrinder
Feb 2018
#13
And you are saying that you accept the price of complete freedom for gun owners
Stonepounder
Feb 2018
#15
No doubt their intended audience will firmly believe they're serious...
friendly_iconoclast
Feb 2018
#40
Post a question in Ask the Administrators, or alert on individual posts
friendly_iconoclast
Feb 2018
#44
Also quoting for posterity: "It's not "summary execution" if people are resisting arrest"
friendly_iconoclast
Feb 2018
#27
"(O)nce we outlaw all guns, nobody will have them" That approach worked well with heroin, no?
friendly_iconoclast
Feb 2018
#32
Making international cooperation deals with Interpol and other international entities.
Fluke a Snooker
Feb 2018
#36
Your proposals just happen to mirror a longtime RW paranoid trope. A coincidence, no doubt...
friendly_iconoclast
Feb 2018
#41