If the offices of the National Rifle Association were shot?

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Mootoo
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13 Jun 2016, 3:25 am

Would that make them change their mind on the divine infallibility of the second amendment? Would be ironic. I can only imagine that none of the five year olds in Sandy Hook who received the death penalty because of them were their children. Such selfishness can possibly only be cured with a taste of their medicine perhaps.



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13 Jun 2016, 6:57 am

The second amendment is working wonderfully.

When was the last time the US was invaded?

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13 Jun 2016, 7:11 am

LoveNotHate wrote:
The second amendment is working wonderfully.

When was the last time the US was invaded?

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When was the last mass-shooting in a country with gun control? And how long ago did that same country get invaded?

The main reason that america is rarely invaded is becouse they do the invading



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13 Jun 2016, 7:29 am

izzeme wrote:
When was the last mass-shooting in a country with gun control? And how long ago did that same country get invaded?
The main reason that america is rarely invaded is becouse they do the invading

History shows us how people with no guns get conquered by those with guns.

So, if you're making an argument that somehow "no guns" makes a country safer from invasion, I 'm not seeing how??



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13 Jun 2016, 8:30 am

Mootoo wrote:
If the offices of the National Rifle Association were shot, would that make them change their mind on the divine infallibility of the second amendment?
It would probably have the opposite effect; because if someone took a shot at the NRA, the NRA would likely shoot back, shoot to kill, and celebrate their victory as proof that the Second Amendment works.



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13 Jun 2016, 8:41 am

I think it would an idiot move, to say the least.

We've been having too many "idiot moves" lately

This has GOT to stop.

One way....is to not give the perpetrators all this attention which they get all the time. About their motivations. All this fascinates future serial killers/terrorists.



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13 Jun 2016, 8:49 am

There won't be a mass shooting at NRA headquarters for exactly the same reason that you don't hear about mass shootings at gun shows, shooting ranges, or police conventions. In fact they nearly always take place in "gun-free zones," never in places where almost every potential victim is armed.

Just because you can imagine something doesn't mean that it's plausible.


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13 Jun 2016, 9:21 am

The perp would have to be extremely lucky to get off even one shot before being gunned down.

That's why mass-shooters attack unarmed victims - they want to take out as many targets as possible before someone takes them out. Drawing a gun in a place where everyone else is armed is suicide.



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13 Jun 2016, 9:42 am

The attempted shooter would get a Darwin Award.


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13 Jun 2016, 9:55 am

Is this a threat? It would most definitely be a Darwin Award worthy nomination. You have a left wing boogeyman idea of what the NRA is, it's influence, and obviously even other Americans. The NRA only has power and influence because the membership it has behind it, America's belief in it's right to bare arms is fundamental in most parts of this country and is far more powerful than just one flawed organization. Those that wish to seek disarm law abiding Americans are the extreme minority, they must be opposed from obtaining power at all costs.



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13 Jun 2016, 9:59 am

Jacoby wrote:
Is this a threat? It would most definitely be a Darwin Award worthy nomination. You have a left wing boogeyman idea of what the NRA is, it's influence, and obviously even other Americans. The NRA only has power and influence because the membership it has behind it, America's belief in it's right to bare arms is fundamental in most parts of this country and is far more powerful than just one flawed organization. Those that wish to seek disarm law abiding Americans are the extreme minority, they must be opposed from obtaining power at all costs.

Bless you and all the patriots that reside in the great state of Arizona.



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13 Jun 2016, 10:05 am

Mootoo wrote:
Would that make them change their mind on the divine infallibility of the second amendment? Would be ironic. I can only imagine that none of the five year olds in Sandy Hook who received the death penalty because of them were their children. Such selfishness can possibly only be cured with a taste of their medicine perhaps.

Sandy Hook was filled with inconsistencies and there hasn't been an official death toll, or records of the deceased; from what I've read. It wouldn't surprise me if the whole thing was a hoax. Also, if it wasn't for patriots that understood the value of the right to bear arms, America would still be part of England. We have an Islamic problem now, but we would be a full Islamic country by now; since the English are so damn tolerant. Look were that's got them. King George can kiss my red white and blue ass, so can the prime minister and the queen.



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13 Jun 2016, 10:12 am

Fnord wrote:
The perp would have to be extremely lucky to get off even one shot before being gunned down.


Lol that is the myth of the typical gun nut. They believe that they are ready for battle 24/7, with their gun cocked and loaded, finger on the trigger, in fight or flight mode, for a shooter that they don't know is coming. The attacker is almost always going to get the first shot off. If the gun nut thinks they are going to shoot first, likely they will misjudge a potential attacker at some point in their life and end up shooting an innocent person and winding up in prison.



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13 Jun 2016, 10:14 am

Noca wrote:
Fnord wrote:
The perp would have to be extremely lucky to get off even one shot before being gunned down.


Lol that is the myth of the typical gun nut. They believe that they are ready for battle 24/7, with their gun cocked and loaded, finger on the trigger, in fight or flight mode, for a shooter that they don't know is coming. The attacker is almost always going to get the first shot off. If the gun nut thinks they are going to shoot first, likely they will misjudge a potential attacker at some point in their life and end up shooting an innocent person and winding up in prison.


how would you know?



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13 Jun 2016, 10:17 am

izzeme wrote:
LoveNotHate wrote:
The second amendment is working wonderfully.

When was the last time the US was invaded?

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When was the last mass-shooting in a country with gun control? And how long ago did that same country get invaded?

The main reason that america is rarely invaded is becouse they do the invading


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13 Jun 2016, 10:20 am

Jacoby wrote:
Noca wrote:
Fnord wrote:
The perp would have to be extremely lucky to get off even one shot before being gunned down.


Lol that is the myth of the typical gun nut. They believe that they are ready for battle 24/7, with their gun cocked and loaded, finger on the trigger, in fight or flight mode, for a shooter that they don't know is coming. The attacker is almost always going to get the first shot off. If the gun nut thinks they are going to shoot first, likely they will misjudge a potential attacker at some point in their life and end up shooting an innocent person and winding up in prison.


how would you know?

Oh someone is reaching for a gun, better shoot first. Oh wait, he was just reaching for a cell phone. Now you have just shot, wounded or killed someone. I mean is that what is going through your mind 24/7, constant situational awareness, scanning every single person you encounter as a potential threat who is going to shoot you? Do you sit in your home on your toilet with your gun locked and loaded, for some threat that may or may not come? Imagine sitting in the office at work, and instead of being able to focus on your actual work, you have to sit there and constantly assess all 30 coworkers of yours for potential threats so that if and when someone pulls out a gun, you will be able to shoot first.