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usonian

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4. 9/11 gave the President incredible power.

Sun May 7, 2023, 11:28 AM

May 2023

Isn't it time that it be used to actually protect Americans rather than demolish their rights?

I trust Joe Biden to choose wisely.

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I respectfully disagree with some here in reference to mass shootings... [View all] PCIntern May 2023 OP

It has to be. Cracklin Charlie May 2023 #1

DURec leftstreet May 2023 #2

This makes a lot of sense! n/t RKP5637 May 2023 #3

Yep. It sure does. calimary May 2023 #36

9/11 gave the President incredible power. usonian May 2023 #4

Kind of hard not to reach that conclusion at this point! 50 Shades Of Blue May 2023 #5

It makes sense to me. grumpyduck May 2023 #6

Yes enough May 2023 #7

Whatever the reason WmChris May 2023 #8

Totally agree, but we also need to encourage people wnylib May 2023 #30

Yes sir WmChris May 2023 #45

To the extent that the 'powers that be' are arming the people, it is obvious ... sanatanadharma May 2023 #9

They are arming for a civil war to establish a fascist government. wnylib May 2023 #31

Exactly MadameButterfly May 2023 #46

Those are all good actions but wnylib May 2023 #54

AND we have to stop acting as if moderation will do it MadameButterfly May 2023 #63

Oh, absolutely. It's the reason why they've spread military-style weaponry Hortensis May 2023 #10

I read your post after mine. kimbutgar May 2023 #12

"People will let you do anything Abigail_Adams May 2023 #23

Fear paves the way for fascism SomedayKindaLove May 2023 #59

+1 Strongman, authoritarianism appalachiablue May 2023 #62

Yes, humor is powerful, particularly satire. The problem is that even Mad Magazine wouldn't housecat May 2023 #39

It's like they are secretly happy that the country is being destroyed by gun violence kimbutgar May 2023 #11

Oh, absolutely. Right out of, "How to Take Over a Democracy Hortensis May 2023 #29

I think you are right. LoisB May 2023 #13

...K&R... spanone May 2023 #14

Yes gun control is a powerful wedge issue for the radical right and they do not really care who dies The Jungle 1 May 2023 #15

I agree up to a point. I agree with your read bronxiteforever May 2023 #16

No reasonable person could conclude otherwise based on circumstances. onecaliberal May 2023 #17

Eventually, not soon enough, but eventually, it will turn on them just as the abortion Ferrets are Cool May 2023 #18

I truly hope Abigail_Adams May 2023 #24

Absolutely Timewas May 2023 #19

Licensing is one way to establish some controls. wnylib May 2023 #35

Some Timewas May 2023 #40

Given what you wrote, and knowing the RW is not smart, I think they are severely miscalculating TeamProg May 2023 #20

I think you're right. Kablooie May 2023 #21

Difficult to refute your arguments... WestMichRad May 2023 #22

As long as we are busy fearing each other, we won't unite against the greater danger. Midnight Writer May 2023 #25

Offer them $ to turn in their guns by type. More $ for the more dangerous judesedit May 2023 #26

Selling FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) is core of the Permanent Outrage Machine. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz May 2023 #27

It's part of... 2naSalit May 2023 #28

Make all gun owners get insurance Farmer-Rick May 2023 #32

Very good post. I would add Christo-fascism and an-regulated militia "standing by." They Evolve Dammit May 2023 #33

Churches, gun manufacturers, and conservative politicians benefit from this system. bucolic_frolic May 2023 #34

Thought-provoking. lastlib May 2023 #37

Well, it's happened again in Brownsville, TX - no gun involved. Backseat Driver May 2023 #38

I sincerely doubt every conservative Republican has the same motives. As result of a successful Martin68 May 2023 #41

Hard to argue with most of your conclusions PCI. NoMoreRepugs May 2023 #42

Unfortunately, that was very well said ybbor May 2023 #43

I agree and also think they like it as a diversionary tactic intheflow May 2023 #44

K&R Blue Owl May 2023 #47

You nailed it! The role of government is to solve our country's problems and improve the lives of LaMouffette May 2023 #48

I never thought they *did* want this to 'go away' as you say GenThePerservering May 2023 #49

The problem is that there is no "they" ymetca May 2023 #50

it absolutely sickened me how people supported Duby'as warmongering after 9/11 Skittles May 2023 #51

I agree with your point that they want this to happen, but I think it's more than that ecstatic May 2023 #52

I agree....and it doesn't stop there. Xolodno May 2023 #53

it's true-- a scared public is an easily manipulated and controlled public LymphocyteLover May 2023 #55

However, I think they already got what they wanted-- weakened gun laws and guns everywhere LymphocyteLover May 2023 #56

only way Snoopy 7 May 2023 #57

The right has alays been a three legged stool. CCExile May 2023 #58

We also saw this after the George Floyd protests, many red states passed what seems ShazamIam May 2023 #60

I've been saying they want this to happen Quanto Magnus May 2023 #61

It Serves Their Purpose Deep State Witch May 2023 #64