Gun Control 2022 (IV) - Gun Rights, Control, & Government

[Plzen]

I wish there was a way I could do something to fix the media.

There is; pay for it.

In an information-era world where people are less willing than ever to pay for the work of journalists, photographers, and editors, it really isn’t a surprise that their work fall under the influence of those who are willing to pay their salaries.

Society really does work on a basis of who can do what for whom.

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And? The NRA are a bunch of hypocritical posers and idiots. Doesn't mean gun rights are unimportant or invalid. I say more power to the pastor for defending himself, and if the NRA doesn't want to acknowledge that, that's their mistake.

If the fiasco that was the Soviet Union proves anything, it’s this:

Don’t be so ready to cooperate with people unless you at least somewhat like the world they envision. Sometimes it is worth it to sabotage your common interests to keep your ties with people who agree with you on more substantial issues and against those who do not.

One of the best arguments against firearms liberalisation in the US honestly might be the kinds of people who support it.

[The Emerald Legion]

I wish there was a way I could do something to fix the media.

There is; pay for it.

In an information-era world where people are less willing than ever to pay for the work of journalists, photographers, and editors, it really isn’t a surprise that their work fall under the influence of those who are willing to pay their salaries.

Society really does work on a basis of who can do what for whom.

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And? The NRA are a bunch of hypocritical posers and idiots. Doesn't mean gun rights are unimportant or invalid. I say more power to the pastor for defending himself, and if the NRA doesn't want to acknowledge that, that's their mistake.

If the fiasco that was the Soviet Union proves anything, it’s this:

Don’t be so ready to cooperate with people unless you at least somewhat like the world they envision. Sometimes it is worth it to sabotage your common interests to keep your ties with people who agree with you on more substantial issues and against those who do not.

One of the best arguments against firearms liberalisation in the US honestly might be the kinds of people who support it.

Not really. Most of the people who support it are actually more law abiding than those who don't.

[Pax Nerdvana]

I wish there was a way I could do something to fix the media.

There is; pay for it.

In an information-era world where people are less willing than ever to pay for the work of journalists, photographers, and editors, it really isn’t a surprise that their work fall under the influence of those who are willing to pay their salaries.

Society really does work on a basis of who can do what for whom.

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And? The NRA are a bunch of hypocritical posers and idiots. Doesn't mean gun rights are unimportant or invalid. I say more power to the pastor for defending himself, and if the NRA doesn't want to acknowledge that, that's their mistake.

If the fiasco that was the Soviet Union proves anything, it’s this:

Don’t be so ready to cooperate with people unless you at least somewhat like the world they envision. Sometimes it is worth it to sabotage your common interests to keep your ties with people who agree with you on more substantial issues and against those who do not.

One of the best arguments against firearms liberalisation in the US honestly might be the kinds of people who support it.

Drat, I don't have the money. Maybe I should start distributing leaflets.

[Gig em Aggies]

There is; pay for it.

In an information-era world where people are less willing than ever to pay for the work of journalists, photographers, and editors, it really isn’t a surprise that their work fall under the influence of those who are willing to pay their salaries.

Society really does work on a basis of who can do what for whom.

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If the fiasco that was the Soviet Union proves anything, it’s this:

Don’t be so ready to cooperate with people unless you at least somewhat like the world they envision. Sometimes it is worth it to sabotage your common interests to keep your ties with people who agree with you on more substantial issues and against those who do not.

One of the best arguments against firearms liberalisation in the US honestly might be the kinds of people who support it.

Drat, I don't have the money. Maybe I should start distributing leaflets.

why in the world does a transforming alien robot need earth weapons? Plus the only way you could make money is sell energon cubes to the masses.

[Hurtful Thoughts]

Drat, I don't have the money. Maybe I should start distributing leaflets.

why in the world does a transforming alien robot need earth weapons? Plus the only way you could make money is sell energon cubes to the masses.

I just pictured a kiddo-Megatron setting up a lemonade Energon-stand.

"Energon! Get yer Energon here! Step right up, $5 a cube!"

Then Optimus crashes into it, acts like he meant to do that and then poddles off with the human-brat of the week.

Starscream pretends to care, but deep down, you know he doesn't. He just wants your shoes.

[Pax Nerdvana]

Drat, I don't have the money. Maybe I should start distributing leaflets.

why in the world does a transforming alien robot need earth weapons? Plus the only way you could make money is sell energon cubes to the masses.

That's not a bad idea. I'm hoping I can scrape together $300-400 by fall to buy a shotgun.

why in the world does a transforming alien robot need earth weapons? Plus the only way you could make money is sell energon cubes to the masses.

I just pictured a kiddo-Megatron setting up a lemonade Energon-stand.

"Energon! Get yer Energon here! Step right up, $5 a cube!"

Then Optimus crashes into it, acts like he meant to do that and then poddles off with the human-brat of the week.

Starscream pretends to care, but deep down, you know he doesn't. He just wants your shoes.

Starscream is a tricky one. He'll undercut you at every turn.

[Germanic Templars]

https://www.mediaite.com/news/gun-sales ... me-record/

Oh this, now this is beautiful.

[West Leas Oros 2]

“Minnesota Burning” and I’m sitting at home typing on NationStates. I’m disappointed in myself, don’tcha know.

[Neanderthaland]

“Minnesota Burning” and I’m sitting at home typing on NationStates. I’m disappointed in myself, don’tcha know.

I mean, at this point it's only in the sense that the weather is unusually hot.

[The Chuck]

“Minnesota Burning” and I’m sitting at home typing on NationStates. I’m disappointed in myself, don’tcha know.

Fair, any suggestions?

[West Leas Oros 2]

“Minnesota Burning” and I’m sitting at home typing on NationStates. I’m disappointed in myself, don’tcha know.

I mean, at this point it's only in the sense that the weather is unusually hot.

For sure. I’m working on a new picnic table (despite my lack of carpentry skills), and it’s reaching upwards of 90 degrees. Hard to believe this same place spends months as a frozen wasteland.

[West Leas Oros 2]

“Minnesota Burning” and I’m sitting at home typing on NationStates. I’m disappointed in myself, don’tcha know.

Fair, any suggestions?

What for?

[Germanic Templars]

“Minnesota Burning” and I’m sitting at home typing on NationStates. I’m disappointed in myself, don’tcha know.

Fair, any suggestions?

Rise of Gun Sales?

Or something related to note how gun sales are increasing.

[The Two Jerseys]

“Minnesota Burning” and I’m sitting at home typing on NationStates. I’m disappointed in myself, don’tcha know.

Oof da!

[The Chuck]

Well a new title to reflect the fact that gun sales are soaring and some anti-gun folks are starting to realize that their 2nd Amendment rights can be quite important...

https://gunsandamerica.org/story/20/07/ ... rge-floyd/

https://nypost.com/2020/07/01/gun-backg ... al-unrest/

https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/g ... c-protests

[Pax Nerdvana]

The more privately owned guns the better. I hope this surge of gun buying continues.

[Gig em Aggies]

The more privately owned guns the better. I hope this surge of gun buying continues.

https://youtu.be/xi_3v-FpKFg

[The Lone Alliance]

Is it weird that I wish for a world in which I could buy ammo from vending machines and buy newly manufactured MGs at Walmart?

Had this lovely gem happen right here in the Lou!

https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local ... 8790d615ca

Though uh... The media decided to leave out a very important fact from this story...

https://twitter.com/JackPosobiec/status ... 9005491201

I wish there was a way I could do something to fix the media.

If they successfully instigate the US into devouring itself we can take solace that they will be the first people eaten.

[Big Jim P]

The more privately owned guns the better. I hope this surge of gun buying continues.

Indeed, and if the whole "disband/defund the cop[s" thing keep up, not only will we see even greater gun sales, but even more gun usage.

Once that happens, we will have those trying to defund/disband the cops screaming for police protection ( ), and a large swath of the population returning to the support of gun and self defense rights.

Not really seeing much downside here.

[Major-Tom]

The more privately owned guns the better. I hope this surge of gun buying continues.

I've never purchased a gun - I think I will be this summer. Self-defense feels more and more important to me, even if it's highly unlikely I'll ever have to utilize it in that capacity. I think a lot of more liberal-minded Americans, myself included, are asking "well, what if?"

Hopefully, in turn, that causes a lot of those more liberally-inclined Americans to recognize the importance of their 2nd Amendment rights and how unique that right really is.

[The Chuck]

The more privately owned guns the better. I hope this surge of gun buying continues.

I've never purchased a gun - I think I will be this summer. Self-defense feels more and more important to me, even if it's highly unlikely I'll ever have to utilize it in that capacity. I think a lot of more liberal-minded Americans, myself included, are asking "well, what if?"

Hopefully, in turn, that causes a lot of those more liberally-inclined Americans to recognize the importance of their 2nd Amendment rights and how unique that right really is.

Good on you Major Tom! If you have questions about the process or anything, please feel more than welcome to ask here on this thread or on the other gun thread!

[Pax Nerdvana]

The more privately owned guns the better. I hope this surge of gun buying continues.

Indeed, and if the whole "disband/defund the cop[s" thing keep up, not only will we see even greater gun sales, but even more gun usage.

Once that happens, we will have those trying to defund/disband the cops screaming for police protection ( ), and a large swath of the population returning to the support of gun and self defense rights.

Not really seeing much downside here.

The hypocrisy of certain groups of Americans are laughable.

The more privately owned guns the better. I hope this surge of gun buying continues.

I've never purchased a gun - I think I will be this summer. Self-defense feels more and more important to me, even if it's highly unlikely I'll ever have to utilize it in that capacity. I think a lot of more liberal-minded Americans, myself included, are asking "well, what if?"

Hopefully, in turn, that causes a lot of those more liberally-inclined Americans to recognize the importance of their 2nd Amendment rights and how unique that right really is.

Good for you! I'm planning on buying my first gun this fall, once I can get some money saved up. It's something I've been waiting for since I was a little kid. As Chuck said, we're happy to help.
E: Here's the other thread Chuck was referring to: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=444429

[Diopolis]

The more privately owned guns the better. I hope this surge of gun buying continues.

I've never purchased a gun - I think I will be this summer. Self-defense feels more and more important to me, even if it's highly unlikely I'll ever have to utilize it in that capacity. I think a lot of more liberal-minded Americans, myself included, are asking "well, what if?"

Hopefully, in turn, that causes a lot of those more liberally-inclined Americans to recognize the importance of their 2nd Amendment rights and how unique that right really is.

Good on you, man. If you have questions remember we're here in... well mostly the other gun thread. But anyways.

[Gig em Aggies]

I've never purchased a gun - I think I will be this summer. Self-defense feels more and more important to me, even if it's highly unlikely I'll ever have to utilize it in that capacity. I think a lot of more liberal-minded Americans, myself included, are asking "well, what if?"

Hopefully, in turn, that causes a lot of those more liberally-inclined Americans to recognize the importance of their 2nd Amendment rights and how unique that right really is.

Good on you, man. If you have questions remember we're here in... well mostly the other gun thread. But anyways.

Well Major-Tom shouldn't have a problem with money since He is the subject matter of a cool song by Shiny Toy Guns

[Grinning Dragon]

A while back me and my buds were talking about the double standard from the parasitic make shit up-the sky is falling main stream media and anti gun groups in regards to armed groups, whereas mostly white is reported as "far right extremist", "racist", and the all to often favorite screed "white supremacy" all while ignoring the fact that there were also people of differing backgrounds were also present at say the one in Michigan and the same is true of different groups.
Fast forward to now and the rise of mostly black armed groups and not one peep out of the main stream media or anti gun groups, I guess if it weren't for double standards media and anti gun groups wouldn't have any standards.
I myself like seeing groups of Americans armed while protesting even if I disagree with the message in part or in whole
I also ran across this article yesterday and seems we weren't the only ones noticing the double standard.
Media & Anti’s Painfully Silent Double Standard on Armed Black Protestors

In the case of the armed Stone Mountain protest, it’s not what the anti-gunners say, but what they don’t say.

As of this writing, and I am composing this article on the afternoon of July 5th, 2020, there has been not one word about the armed Stone Mountain protest on the Twitter Feed for Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Giffords, and Brady. Yet when armed citizen advocates organized for Lobby Day in Virginia, Everytown (and its media cheerleaders) went full-blown hysterical, smearing them as violent “far-right extremists” and racists. Never mind that tens of thousands of responsible gun owners, including citizens of all races, behaved peaceably, gathered together in a unified spirit of freedom that transcended all other differences. Never mind that “Armed Black Lives Matter activists and right-wing groups came together in Richmond, Virginia on Saturday in a united show of support for the 2nd Amendment at an Open Carry rally.”

So why has every one of those groups remained silent about the armed Stone Mountain marchers?

- David Codrea