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“Representative Barry Moore (R-AL) this week introduced a bill to make the AR-15 the “National Gun of America.”

Question: How stupid can you get?

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I’d like to see the company that paid him to say that. Surely, he is a shill for them. Thank you, William, for mentioning this.

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It just a favor thrown from the parade car to the kinds of kiddies that eat that stuff up.

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Probably the NRA who cares not about constitutional rights and has become merely a sales agent for gun manufacturers and gun stores.

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That has become very clear. Greed is a killer. Does anyone remember the Golden Calf? The story keeps coming back as I watch the parade of robber barons.

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Republican plutocrats are cultivating fools. It's the only means they have to get votes.

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I think you answered your own question...

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William, evidently pretty stoopit. Wearing assault rifle support pins? Who’s dim witted idea was that? It’s is predicted the Freedom Caucus and MAGA will burn hotter and more ridiculous as they burn out. People are dying at the hands of those who have been lead to believe it’s their right act out their anger by killing innocent Americans. These representatives are responsible for stoking the flames of intolerance, fear and false sentiments that lead directly to mass shootings. They proudly show their support for murdering Americans going about their daily lives. My new disgusting flavor of the day is one ill mannered member of the House is recommending Kyle for a Congressional Medal of Honor or some such absurdity. So far, they’ve been unfettered by our laws and the DOJ. Why is that? They asked for presidential pardons before being sworn in in to their House seats. Can any of us here in the real world expect that kind of preferential treatment? I expect not.

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William Burke, “ Republican Stupid”

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Yes, so all those who want to prevail with “happy thoughts” had better get clear that gun crazies take all the fun out of the party! William is correct.

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Aww, he is just “triggering” us libruls. Can’t we take a joke?

Maybe not. He is taking potshots at what is left of respect for our form of government. Who needs representatives if this is what they do all day? I hereby nominate the termite for our National Insect.

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😂😂😉🤓. Harder and harder to laugh these days Carol. I plan to vote for you for Congress.

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Thanks, you made my day, William. Save your vote, though.

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As far as politicians go, I doubt there's a bottom to that barrel. I believe it was Virginia's Senator Spong who called a national press conference to deny the report in the Village Voice (circulation 100,000, mostly New Yorkers) that he was the 'dumbest Senator', thus proving the point.

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It is not being stupid, it is being craven: a greedy psychopath reveals itself.

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How enriching is that pro-gun position for him?

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Amazingly stupid. All the fat you see goes to your brain also.

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thoughtless and cruel...

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Feb 23, 2023
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Your common sense about firearms, Gayle, is supposedly reflective of views held by a majority of Americans. Yet somehow, the narratives of fear and threat keep sending Republicans to office where they undermine and even destroy our democracy. The proliferation of firearms, especially assault weapons, has us living in a culture of death.

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Gayle, I am a retired cop. I, too, see no reason for civilians to have access to the AR-15. It is a weapon designed to fire maximally lethal rounds very quickly AND to be light and easy to fire. It is designed for the sole purpose of killing people (so are handguns, but I digress), and a lot of people quickly.

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Sickened and enraged. I am overwhelmed by minutia. I keep adding to my daily list call rep and senators about not supporting Indiana’s terrible bills related to gun violence. And hearing bills which could be helpful in preventing gun violence, And just trying to keep up with my daily life I haven’t yet! And this is after much discussion we decided to make a gift to IU in memory of my brother-in-law Otto, who was murdered in 1977 in an act of random violence by a teen with a “Saturday night special”. Our gift is to create a center of research for prevention of gun violence. “If no me, who?” Today I will call!

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Gayle ! IN TOTAL AGREEMENT !! "71" VIETNAM was still NO PICNIC! WEAPONS! Designed for FULL TAKEDOWN DEATH , then EQUIPTED with high capacity Mags. ,THEN ILLICET Bump Stocks (Give Me A Break!!) On Civilian Soil!?? LOST MANKIND! Has Been OVERPOWERED! BY Complete TREMBLING FEAR!!

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I grew up in Los Angeles but have lived in gun free Japan since 1980. I had a few close calls in the 1970’s but I can’t imagine living there now, or even visiting. It’s beyond horrifying.

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Feb 24, 2023
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Hi Gayle, I hope you can visit Japan. Visiting the land of your roots will give you a deep understanding of yourself that is full of surprises.

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Feb 24, 2023
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I can’t deny there is that problem in Japan. But even full blooded Japanese who return after having lived abroad for a number of years experience discrimination. I think that’s a problem in many countries to some extent. I’m half Icelandic and French, but when I attended a party at the Icelandic Embassy in Tokyo, I felt distinctly an outsider since I couldn’t speak the language and my father had left the country when he was in his twenties. A French friend of mine who had been in the French Underground in WW2 went back to France after living in California for decades. He was planning to retire in France but was completely shocked at the rudeness he encountered. The discrimination is mostly from people who haven’t traveled and who feel threatened by differences.

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Thanks for explaining that, Kristin. Cool combo - Icelandic and French!! Very sad that people can be this way. If we all got exposed to others as children, that provincialism might diminish. And these days, with zoom or other ways to meet up with anyone else on the planet from your own home... why wouldn't we arrange meetups for kids? It's so true that experiencing other people from different cultures, bringing their language(s), cuisine, arts, FUN to share... can brighten the world for all.

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I was really lucky as a child. My parents had friends from all over the world who always told amazing stories of their lives. I soaked it up like a sponge. That’s why I love to travel.

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"qualification exams coupled with mental health exams to allow for the continued licensure and ownership of any guns". Yes! With annual retesting!

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My brother is retired from the New York Police and later the U.S, Border Patrol 1970's. In no way would he own a gun or keep one in his home.

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almost all police departments want fewer guns on the street, but the police have long since had no effect on legislation. even the most anti-crime politicians, who say they support and would never 'defund' the police, support the current faulty interpretation of the 2nd amendment. go figure.

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Feb 24, 2023
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Thank you for the video link. I am sharing it.

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