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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-17-09 10:29 PM Original message |
There needs to be a law: people with guns need to |
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Jakes Progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-17-09 10:31 PM Response to Original message |
1. Now watch the woodwork unload. nt |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-17-09 10:32 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. Really? Gun fans would be offended? I think it's so dangerous. nt |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-17-09 10:51 PM Response to Reply #2 |
6. gun nuts don't care about danger |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-17-09 11:00 PM Response to Reply #6 |
9. I don't know, honestly. I think people wanted to get their 15 minutes today, |
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ClusterFreak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-17-09 10:33 PM Response to Original message |
3. Absofuckinglutely. Period. Full stop. |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-17-09 10:34 PM Response to Original message |
4. I have friends who were arrested for getting too close to the White House |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-17-09 10:58 PM Response to Reply #4 |
8. WHY is this acceptable? I'm floored. nt |
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shraby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-17-09 10:50 PM Response to Original message |
5. You're right! They should take a lesson from Hinckley having |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 10:46 AM Response to Reply #5 |
14. No. Repugs opposed the Brady bill, too, in spite of the target being Reagan. |
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onenote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 03:08 PM Response to Reply #5 |
36. the repubs hardly "shouted out" for the Brady Bill -- check your history |
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Euromutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-27-09 03:53 AM Response to Reply #5 |
49. Hinckley missed |
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Howzit (918 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-17-09 10:54 PM Response to Original message |
7. With such a law, what happens when a president travels through a typical residential neighborhood? |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-17-09 11:19 PM Response to Reply #7 |
10. I meant events where people know he will be at. I can't think further. |
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Hansel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 07:11 PM Response to Reply #7 |
41. He's limo is bullet proof so it's not an issue. nt |
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WinkyDink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-27-09 07:28 AM Response to Reply #41 |
54. "His". Why do so many people misspell this word? |
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benEzra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 07:13 AM Response to Original message |
11. The Secret Service sets up the boundaries of the secure zone based on reality, not fantasy. |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 10:43 AM Original message |
If nothing else, don't you think the people who arm themselves are |
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benEzra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 12:13 PM Response to Original message |
28. No, not particularly; the visibly armed individuals were outside the threat radius. |
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TxRider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 12:38 PM Response to Reply #28 |
29. Yup. |
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Hansel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 07:16 PM Response to Reply #28 |
42. One out of every 5 presidents has been shot or shot at. |
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Euromutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-27-09 04:05 AM Response to Reply #42 |
50. They are damned good |
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X_Digger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 06:57 PM Response to Reply #11 |
40. Why dump a bucket of reality.. |
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DailyGrind51 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 07:44 AM Response to Original message |
12. Leave your guns at home, if you plan to attend ANY townhall meeting! |
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Fire_Medic_Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 10:43 AM Response to Original message |
13. I trust the secret service to protect the President. |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 10:47 AM Response to Reply #13 |
15. They can only do so much. The fewer guns at an event, the easier for the SS to do its job. nt |
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Fire_Medic_Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 11:02 AM Response to Reply #15 |
18. Fewer protesters at any Presidential event would make it easier for the SS. |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 11:13 AM Response to Reply #18 |
19. I'd expect you to think it's appropriate to carry guns around the President. |
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Fire_Medic_Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 03:39 PM Response to Reply #19 |
37. Only if you are assigned to protect him. Your response is humorous though. |
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Euromutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-27-09 06:06 AM Response to Reply #19 |
51. There's a difference between "inappropriate" and "should be prohibited by law" |
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hugo_from_TN (895 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 10:56 AM Response to Original message |
16. If the guns were one mile away, the press would be covering it just the same. |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 11:59 AM Response to Reply #16 |
27. OK, so how about out of range a bullet can travel? |
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hugo_from_TN (895 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 02:27 PM Response to Reply #27 |
32. I'm sure the SS takes that into account. |
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Euromutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-27-09 06:52 AM Response to Reply #27 |
52. Range isn't the only consideration; it's not even the main consideration |
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Jennicut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 11:00 AM Response to Original message |
17. Actually, I think the other people supportive of the President are more in danger |
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Hansel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 07:20 PM Response to Reply #17 |
44. Exactly. It think that this is really more of a concern. |
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Jakes Progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 11:19 AM Response to Original message |
20. They don't carry the guns to |
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whistler162 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 11:20 AM Response to Original message |
21. Here.... |
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question everything (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 11:23 AM Response to Original message |
22. Thankfully there was only one "U" that I canceled |
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moondust (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 11:33 AM Response to Original message |
23. There is no good reason to gamble with the lives of the President and others. |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 11:36 AM Response to Original message |
24. ‘We Will Forcefully Resist People Forcing Their Will On Us’ |
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polmaven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 11:52 AM Response to Reply #24 |
26. This man needs some serious counseling. |
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VMI Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 11:37 AM Response to Original message |
25. I own several guns and recommend this post. |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 12:56 PM Response to Original message |
30. Recommend |
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Cal Carpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 01:57 PM Original message |
How about the police? |
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hugo_from_TN (895 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 02:29 PM Response to Original message |
34. That's a good point. |
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Ikonoklast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-27-09 07:38 AM Response to Original message |
55. The Secret Service always consults with the local police jurisdictions. |
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DU GrovelBot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 01:57 PM Response to Original message |
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krispos42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 02:27 PM Response to Original message |
33. What do we do with the guns in people's houses? n/t |
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MadMaddie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 02:58 PM Response to Original message |
35. Honestly I think they need to be put in a cage just like they |
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TPaine7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 04:31 PM Response to Original message |
38. I'm torn, but I disagree with what I think you're saying |
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lynne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 06:17 PM Response to Original message |
39. I think you're worrying about the wrong people. It's the ones that have their guns HIDDEN - |
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Raine1967 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 07:16 PM Response to Original message |
43. 2 Words: Squeaky Fromme |
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Abq_Sarah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-20-09 12:24 PM Response to Reply #43 |
46. She directly threatened the President |
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boppers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 07:26 PM Response to Original message |
45. Ah, the joy of poorly thought laws. |
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uponit7771 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-20-09 12:38 PM Response to Reply #45 |
48. Come on, it's common sense and doesn't have to be hard. Bringing assualt rifles to a rally is... |
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uponit7771 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-20-09 12:37 PM Response to Original message |
47. AMEN!!! That should be common sense!!! Any head of state you should be a mile away from |
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WinkyDink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-27-09 07:22 AM Response to Original message |
53. "Legal right" doesn't equate to "Presidential security." I can't take a videocamera into a concert, |
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benEzra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-27-09 10:52 AM Response to Reply #53 |
58. You can't take a gun into a Presidential venue, either. |
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derby378 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-27-09 08:37 AM Response to Original message |
56. Sorry, but I'm not buying it |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-27-09 10:32 AM Response to Original message |
57. Yes, that is illogical |
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