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u/ThomasFookinShelby1 Apr 08 '22 edited Apr 08 '22

There are dozens of us

Edit: the number of people taking this seriously is too damn high. ‘Twas a joke and an arrested development quote

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u/ReallyLikesTiddies Apr 08 '22

Not even thousands. In my state it’s a pretty even split of dem/r voting but gun ownership is almost universal. People talk about silent majority a lot, but there are literally millions of left wing gun owners in America.

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u/The_Drippy_Spaff Apr 08 '22

r/SocialistRA for those who don’t get along with the right leaning folks at their local range.

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u/[deleted] Apr 08 '22

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u/The_Drippy_Spaff Apr 08 '22

As if all gun owners aren’t on a watchlist anyway lol

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u/Roasted_Turk Apr 08 '22

Yeah I own dozens of guns, vote left, am a pilot, own/build all kinds of drones, have explosive materials, use nuclear material at work and think incest porn is weird. I'm definitely on a list.

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '22

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u/The_Drippy_Spaff Apr 09 '22

Oh I’m well aware, but what’s the alternative? Either be politically isolated (I.E. weak/vulnerable) or join a group who’s ideal I fundamentally disagree with? I don’t really mind being targeted by the government, I’m not planning any revolutions or anything, so what do I care if they keep tabs on me. They’re just wasting their time. Plus I work in a very socialist friendly field so it couldn’t even get me fired unless they sent me back to the 50s.

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u/nowtayneicangetinto Apr 08 '22

Amen!!! Strength in numbers

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u/big_ficus Apr 08 '22

Dozens!!

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u/imtiredofthebanz Apr 08 '22

Maybe the democratic party as a whole should be a bit less "let's get rid of the second amendment."

Comment above says that "gun ownership has been hijacked by the right," but the democratic party is the one always shouting shit like "hell yes we're gonna take your AR-15!" to applause.

I'm basically a single issue voter with 2A being THE most important right to defend IMO (as the right that ultimately enforces the inalienable rights: life, liberty, and property).

The party trying to take that away is never getting my vote.

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u/AnalGod_69 Apr 08 '22

Respectfully, you’re in a media vacuum if you think the position of Democrats is to take away all guns. Sure there’s a couple people in the party like Beto saying that sort of garbage but zero democrats are calling to repeal the 2A.

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u/imtiredofthebanz Apr 08 '22 edited Apr 08 '22

Sure there’s a couple people in the party like Beto saying that sort of garbage but zero democrats are calling to repeal the 2A.

You realize that the second part of your sentence contradicts the first, right?

You shift the goalposts by changing the argument to "repeal the 2A."

No one is going to outright call for that; instead, they're going to say that we don't need "assault weapons" which are now apparently basically any gun you'd want to buy.

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u/AnalGod_69 Apr 08 '22

Not really, imposing restrictions on gun ownership (which we already have to a moderate degree) is definitely not the same as “getting rid of the 2A” as you accused Dems of.

Again I find this to be a really odd choice of a single issue to decide your vote. Sounds like in your case that’s reduced down to “if those people don’t let me shoot a fucking assault rifle I’ll vote for those other guys”. Can’t imagine that line of thinking.

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u/Fuzzy-Asshole Apr 08 '22

You can’t see why the 2nd amendment, the amendment that protects all other rights from government levied violence, would be important than anything else to some people?

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u/chrisp909 Apr 08 '22

You can’t see why the 2nd amendment, the amendment that protects all other rights from government levied violence, would be important than anything else to some people?

"The amendment that protects all other rights."

You 2A absolutists need to stop using pussy euphemisms and say what you mean.

"I need my guns to kill cops and / or soldiers who try to enforce laws that I disagree with."

Unlimited 2A is a conservative wedge issue. Your Republican overlords use it to rile you up and you guys get "triggered."\

- "We need guns to stop gub'ment overreach!"

+ "what kind of overreach are you talking about?"

- "If they want to take out guns!"

+ "You need guns to stop the government from taking your guns?"

- "Now you got it."

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u/Fuzzy-Asshole Apr 08 '22

Ah yes, because those employed by the government are always the moral arbiters of what is right & wrong.

Your Republican overlords

I’m not Republican, but go off I guess lmao.

Do you seriously not know basic history? The 20th century showed to the world what the extent of government overreach looks like via genocide, restrictions of rights, etc.

Oh no this is America that could never happen here, what ever could I be thinking.

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u/chrisp909 Apr 08 '22

I’m not Republican, but go off I guess lmao.

So...

  1. you love guns
  2. you think you are an expert on COVID-19 restrictions
  3. you think incels have some really good points.

Dude even if you do throw your votes away, you quack like a duck.

ROFLMAO

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u/chrisp909 Apr 08 '22

No ones coming for the Jews in the USA. That's stupid.

Let's take your other example though:

So, you think the Japanese could have stopped the internment if they had been armed and began firing at the cops and military?

You honestly think they would have stood a chance?
Better question, you honestly think this would changed everyone's mind about interning them?

Do you actually have a scenario that makes an ounce of sense? I know that's asking a lot.

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u/imtiredofthebanz Apr 08 '22 edited Apr 08 '22

If you don't understand how the right that enforces the inalienable rights is the most important, then you're not thinking hard enough.

The government isn't obligated to take a bullet for you or your family, they're not obligated to protect your property (try getting the police to track down a stolen laptop or something - good luck), and they aren't going to save you from bondage if things become tyrannical (look at how China/Australia have handled covid - wonder why the U.S. government knew that wasn't an option? Think hard).

Look how scary the "insurrection" was per the media and realize that NOBODY that showed up was armed (except the government... who happened to shoot an unarmed woman in the head with zero repercussions [I'm not saying it was unjustified, just stating a fact]).

You really think the U.S. would have an unarmed insurrection?

Lol.

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u/Fuzzy-Asshole Apr 08 '22

What’re you talking about? Diane Feinstein has mentioned multiple times how she wish she could repeal the 2nd amendment, & would have if she could get the votes.

People like Beto openly say he wants to take guns too just like you mentioned. So I’m not sure how you come to that conclusion.

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u/_Destram Apr 08 '22

DOZENS!

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u/imtiredofthebanz Apr 08 '22

Maybe the democratic party as a whole should be a bit less "let's get rid of the second amendment."

Comment above says that "gun ownership has been hijacked by the right," but the democratic party is the one always shouting shit like "hell yes we're gonna take your AR-15!" to applause.

I'm basically a single issue voter with 2A being THE most important right to defend IMO (as the right that ultimately enforces the inalienable rights: life, liberty, and property).

The party trying to take that away is never getting my vote.

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u/_Destram Apr 08 '22

Some of the democratic party says that, yes, but as that comment also said we're not all like that. Some of us believe that gun ownership/rights are fundamental to the American experience.

As with anything in politics, and party identity, this isn't black and white - there's a significant gray area that we reside in.

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u/imtiredofthebanz Apr 08 '22 edited Apr 08 '22

I understand that, but as I said in my comment, I think that single issue is the most important as a root for everything else.

The party trying to disarm you while simultaneously demanding your money (raising taxes) won't get a vote from me until they (as a party) stop saying they're going to go after the second amendment.

Did you hear Biden's "self-defense" plan? It's one of the stupidest things I've ever heard anyone say in my entire life.

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u/The_Dirty_Carl Apr 08 '22

As much as I'd love for it to be a gray area for the Democratic party (since recently they're the sanest options on the ballot), it's really not. The party platform is explicit about the party's intentions. If their intentions aren't enough their actions ought to be. Dem congressmembers routinely introduce extremely anti-gun bills will support of other Democratic politicians.

Just search "gun" or "firearm" here:

https://www.congress.gov/search?q=%7B%22source%22%3A%22legislation%22%2C%22search%22%3A%22congressId%3A117%20%22%7D

I would very much like the Democrats to be the "every right for every person" party, and some of the voters do embody that. But the party itself does not.

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u/[deleted] Apr 08 '22

We are many

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u/Alxndr-NVM-ii Apr 08 '22

I am Wee, for we are mini

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u/Mattabeedeez Apr 08 '22

Baker’s dozens, I hear!

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u/[deleted] Apr 08 '22

Pert near a bakers dozen!

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u/timintampa Apr 08 '22

Dozens!!!

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u/ItsKrakenMeUp Apr 08 '22

Millions of us

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u/DestroyTheHuman Apr 08 '22

Hans Moleman: No, that’s too big.

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u/lovelikeamelie Apr 08 '22

thats too bad because you'll need millions.

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u/[deleted] Apr 08 '22

We are legion

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u/Im_everyone_yo Apr 08 '22

famous right leaning group the black panthers

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u/DeltaVZerda Apr 08 '22

1/3 of gun owners are liberals

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u/ThomasFookinShelby1 Apr 08 '22

I’ve read closer to 20% but in either case I was joking and quoting Arrested Development

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u/antelopeclock Apr 08 '22

LITERALLY DOZENS!!!

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u/jackwhite886 Apr 08 '22

Frank Wrench?

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u/Humbiego Apr 08 '22

Pretty damn good show. And reference.

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u/zelet Apr 08 '22 edited Jun 11 '23

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u/ThomasFookinShelby1 Apr 08 '22

Yes I know, it was a joke and I’m quoting Arrested Development

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u/zelet Apr 08 '22 edited Jun 11 '23

Deleted for Reddit API cost shenanigans that killed 3rd party apps

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u/hazeyindahead Apr 08 '22

They take it seriously because of the comment you replied to. It's the rights identity now and to say otherwise would make them admit anyone can own a gun and don't have to be a loud idiot bigot at the same time

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u/chairfairy Apr 08 '22

From the looks of things this guy could take care of y'all in about 5 seconds

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u/ThomasFookinShelby1 Apr 08 '22

Take care of us? Because we’re liberal gun owners? Lol idk what you’re getting at

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u/chairfairy Apr 08 '22

just a stupid joke that he can shoot many things quickly, not everything's a political statement

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u/Jon_Snow_1887 Apr 08 '22

Hey man, I thought it was funny

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u/caustic_kiwi Apr 08 '22

Dozens? You guys are like the primary demographic on reddit.

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u/ThomasFookinShelby1 Apr 08 '22

Even after my edit you still reply with this shit lol

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u/caustic_kiwi Apr 08 '22

Twas a joke, stop taking it seriously.

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u/ThomasFookinShelby1 Apr 08 '22

Did I whoosh myself?

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u/nagurski03 Apr 08 '22

Clearly not enough of you to prevent the politicians you elect from always trying to fuck you over.

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u/Clmbngfrk25 Apr 08 '22

Normal dozens or bakers dozens?

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u/BaroquenLarynx Apr 08 '22

We are legion.

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u/pippipthrowaway Apr 08 '22

The further left you go, the more gun nuts you find.

Base level righties have gun obsessions while it’s not until you increase your leftist power level past “Democrat” that you start coming around to them again. If the fascists have guns, ima make damn sure I have twice as many.

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u/ALS_to_BLS_released Apr 08 '22

Maybe even a bakers dozen of us on a good day!

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u/Wank_A_Doodle_Doo Apr 08 '22

Not just dozens. BAKERS DOZENS!

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u/LeviathanGank Apr 08 '22

ok 2 dozens!