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jkbRN

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136. Agree!

Fri Mar 25, 2016, 08:24 PM

Mar 2016

I wonder if there has ever been a study on comparing party alignment and the rate of mental illness

Maybe the best we can get is to make a point, open a dialogue--and hell, who knows. You make a great point.

To some degree, I guess we are just making noise--good noise, but noise nonetheless

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There's a petition to allow 'open carry' at the GOP convention.....and it's not from the Onion!!!! [View all] LongTomH Mar 2016 OP

Signed it! Katashi_itto Mar 2016 #1

Oh, You're evil!! I like you!!!! LongTomH Mar 2016 #3

Thanks! Katashi_itto Mar 2016 #6

me too LOL... snooper2 Mar 2016 #17

I am so going to hell, liberalhistorian Mar 2016 #30

Republicans first. Katashi_itto Mar 2016 #88

ROFL! my thoughts exactly lol CarrieLynne Mar 2016 #36

I just had to sign the petition................... turbinetree Mar 2016 #67

Maybe they'll all kill NYtoBush-Drop Dead Mar 2016 #162

Reservoir Dogs Mexican Standoff Katashi_itto Mar 2016 #89

You know what bugs me about that scene? awoke_in_2003 Mar 2016 #98

Mr. Orange? Ha. Missn-Hitch Mar 2016 #112

Signed. Can't wait. :D desmiller Mar 2016 #101

I'm tempted... Oh what the Hell - I signed - LiberalElite Mar 2016 #103

I just signed it too rbrnmw Mar 2016 #144

I did, too! elljay Mar 2016 #148

No! kentuck Mar 2016 #2

Mass shooting at the Republican Convention?? NAO Mar 2016 #49

News Flash: Thousands killed at GOP convention. Survivor Ben Carson named nominee. tclambert Mar 2016 #96

LOL ky_dem Mar 2016 #139

Please lock the doors to prevent exit. Sorry, media; but the outcome will be worth it. erronis Mar 2016 #133

I would sign it. The GOP needs to be consistent. Yavin4 Mar 2016 #4

You nailed it. If they love the NRA, the 2A and all these state laws they're passing ... LonePirate Mar 2016 #13

At every friggin speech that these asshats make... Yavin4 Mar 2016 #24

You know.... ScreamingMeemie Mar 2016 #5

Oh by all means, it should be allowed liberal N proud Mar 2016 #7

absolutely! nilram Mar 2016 #12

signed it greymattermom Mar 2016 #8

The petitioners may be disappointed Koinos Mar 2016 #9

Agree! jkbRN Mar 2016 #136

Go for it libodem Mar 2016 #10

Trump vs. Cruz, which supporters have better aim? snooper2 Mar 2016 #18

Heeheehee libodem Mar 2016 #20

Open Carry Jeebus will guide Cruz's aim. Koinos Mar 2016 #66

Lets hope no animators give a speech. lob1 Mar 2016 #68

Yep libodem Mar 2016 #70

Gosh, what could go wrong there? 2naSalit Mar 2016 #11

Go for it, repubes. Paladin Mar 2016 #14

Anyone know the lethal range for the 5.56 mm round (Caliber for the AR-5 / M16 assault rifle)? LongTomH Mar 2016 #15

In the bull at 600 yds. SCVDem Mar 2016 #52

I signed it too Politicalboi Mar 2016 #16

I think it's a great idea! B Calm Mar 2016 #19

One could only hope that a floor fight at the brokered convention becomes a FIREfight. Erose999 Mar 2016 #21

That's exactly what I was going to post :) n/t fullautohotdog Mar 2016 #55

Hope it works! elleng Mar 2016 #22

Heh, I started a similar petition last year Lorien Mar 2016 #23

wouldnt be fun if a fight broke out and.... artyteacher Mar 2016 #25

This could solve a lot of our problems. Yavin4 Mar 2016 #26

This IS the sixth major extinction so might as well hurry up a bit of it: SIGNED IT! Kip Humphrey Mar 2016 #27

Hahah! Helen Borg Mar 2016 #28

Ok, Y'all talked me into it. Should I go and invest in bullet proof vests? LiberalArkie Mar 2016 #29

And toss Duppers Mar 2016 #108

I was going to watch "The Wild Bunch" on video..... Capt.Rocky300 Mar 2016 #31

Signed Half-Century Man Mar 2016 #32

ROFL - you definitely fit in. Vinca Mar 2016 #34

Perfect awoke_in_2003 Mar 2016 #99

It deserves to be signed. Vinca Mar 2016 #33

If open carry is good enough for our schools, then it's good enough for the RNC Yavin4 Mar 2016 #35

Make for an interesting convention. Great Reality TV with better ratings than Duck Dynasty! B Calm Mar 2016 #37

I signed it. Deadshot Mar 2016 #38

Excellent idea! Turbineguy Mar 2016 #39

you're bad rbrnmw Mar 2016 #145

The GOP could give the nomination to the last man (or woman) standing. thesquanderer Mar 2016 #40

As ! would say....America hibbing Mar 2016 #41

Makes me think of this goody... hopeforchange2008 Mar 2016 #42

That is BRILLIANT!!!! Grins Mar 2016 #118

lmao .. nt. polly7 Mar 2016 #127

Signed it. forjusticethunders Mar 2016 #43

Signed! RoccoR5955 Mar 2016 #44

But If the Furrin Turrists Know It's a Gun-Free Zone SDJay Mar 2016 #45

I'm not going to be there nor anyone I know or care about sarge43 Mar 2016 #46

Signed and shared tavernier Mar 2016 #47

Excellent idea. SheilaT Mar 2016 #48

good point - if they don't allow open carry at a republican conference - they hate the second MariaThinks Mar 2016 #50

Bingo! Thank You! Duppers Mar 2016 #109

And let God sort them out? Retrograde Mar 2016 #51

I always thought putting them in a room knee deep in gasoline... Left Coast2020 Mar 2016 #53

If some unlucky accident should befall them... Octafish Mar 2016 #54

Absolutely! Especially with trumps pals in the mix katsy Mar 2016 #56

Live by the gun, die by the gun.. I'll sign that sucker! mountain grammy Mar 2016 #57

Signed SCVDem Mar 2016 #58

Go to Bernie's twitter fun n serious Mar 2016 #59

I would sign it but I feel sorry for the Secret Service agents TheDormouse Mar 2016 #60

Signed it! Thanks for posting the info. n/t Glorfindel Mar 2016 #61

Allow? How about REQUIRE Thav Mar 2016 #62

Only two drinks? Oh....that's the minimum!! LongTomH Mar 2016 #71

+1 skepticscott Mar 2016 #90

Hold on there! The GOP is having their national convention at the "Quicken Loans Arena"?! thucythucy Mar 2016 #63

Too bad it's lost on them. Duppers Mar 2016 #110

They will have to rename it... ut oh Mar 2016 #64

signed and facebooked greenman3610 Mar 2016 #65

"Darwin Awards: The Sequel" Koinos Mar 2016 #69

I say pass out bazookas and machinge guns upon entering to everyone. Thatll go well:) litlbilly Mar 2016 #72

and why not throw in a few rocket launchers just for fun:) litlbilly Mar 2016 #73

Well, we probably want to keep the mayhem Pakhet Mar 2016 #86

you're probably right, forget those:) litlbilly Mar 2016 #91

Or maybe just some party poppers, little noisemakers The Green Manalishi Mar 2016 #115

Guns guns guns guns! Guns guns guns guns! struggle4progress Mar 2016 #74

I would sign it but I'm not an American. Bad Dog Mar 2016 #75

Don't stop there Pantagruelsmember Mar 2016 #76

"I'm planning to make the convention. See you there!!!" LongTomH Mar 2016 #77

Signed it Pakid Mar 2016 #78

I signed also, and the petition that popped up right after it... Motown_Johnny Mar 2016 #80

Signing it. Missn-Hitch Mar 2016 #79

Signed! IdaBriggs Mar 2016 #81

Signed. SamKnause Mar 2016 #82

I really thought this was going to be "open carry of alcoholic beverages." I hardly think valerief Mar 2016 #83

Oh, come on. You KNOW what would happen... Buns_of_Fire Mar 2016 #84

This could end up like sus453 Mar 2016 #85

I'll sign that petition... radical noodle Mar 2016 #87

Okay libodem Mar 2016 #92

Oh boy. I can see the headlines now liberalnarb Mar 2016 #93

George Carlin said it best... americannightmare Mar 2016 #94

Would have signed skepticscott Mar 2016 #95

Signed! paleotn Mar 2016 #97

The only problem I have awoke_in_2003 Mar 2016 #100

Good idea. moondust Mar 2016 #102

Replace "allow" with "required" central scrutinizer Mar 2016 #104

Haha! Duppers Mar 2016 #107

Omfg! ecstatic Mar 2016 #105

Oh goody! A Blackwater convention. Duppers Mar 2016 #106

Bwahahaha! What a combo when signing! ebayfool Mar 2016 #111

done...K&R hwmnbn Mar 2016 #113

k&r DesertRat Mar 2016 #114

signed. They_Live Mar 2016 #116

An Affront To The 2nd Amendment? ProfessorGAC Mar 2016 #117

At a National Security event? One_Life_To_Give Mar 2016 #119

Circular firing squad. hopeforchange2008 Mar 2016 #120

"A well-armed, open-carry militia is a MUST at any political convention." Surya Gayatri Mar 2016 #121

Signed! NBachers Mar 2016 #122

Exactly! skepticscott Mar 2016 #124

Needs only 1663 more signatures Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2016 #123

To think anyone would trust these people with the nuclear button. kentuck Mar 2016 #125

Put those old 2004 Purple Heart Band Aids to good use! Fuddnik Mar 2016 #126

The rnc will not let that happen still_one Mar 2016 #128

Have the RepubliGunners whimped out on the Open-Carry Convention yet? AxionExcel Mar 2016 #129

How about a petition for "Open Container" too... NeoGreen Mar 2016 #130

Open Bar !! YOHABLO Mar 2016 #143

A duel perhaps Skink Mar 2016 #131

Done. bvar22 Mar 2016 #132

I'd sign, bvf Mar 2016 #134

Lol, too good-- jkbRN Mar 2016 #135

That will go down well when.... lastlib Mar 2016 #137

Signed it. Gotta keep all the pubbies safe and sound. :) WestSeattle2 Mar 2016 #138

Want some laughs? Contrary1 Mar 2016 #140

AND FREE BEER!!! bearssoapbox Mar 2016 #141

Shoot out at the NO-K corral! I'm signing up!!! Elmer S. E. Dump Mar 2016 #142

But of course I support MyNameGoesHere Mar 2016 #146

New venue name Zambero Mar 2016 #147

But the Republicans use the Constitution to what works for them at any particular time. rladdi Mar 2016 #149

I have created a monster!!!! LongTomH Mar 2016 #150

Idiots Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #151

CONVENTION CARRY makes about as much sense as CAMPUS CARRY. stone space Mar 2016 #152

This message was self-deleted by its author LongTomH Mar 2016 #155

For those of you who don't know, this is a pointless waste of time. Ikonoklast Mar 2016 #153

See above: I posted the OP because I thought it was a hoot (a laugh!) LongTomH Mar 2016 #156

No, it's not a waste. Jerry442 Mar 2016 #157

I support the GOPs right to carry guns at their convention! YES you can! Rex Mar 2016 #154

This is a disaster waiting to happen gollygee Mar 2016 #158

They might be able to charge for Pay-Per-View. briv1016 Mar 2016 #159

You read the petition and you are not sure if it is serious or satire? oberliner Mar 2016 #160

The guy who posted it probably meant it as satire; but, I've seen crazier things from Republicans LongTomH Mar 2016 #161