US Presidential Elections 2008 (1 Viewer)

[classic seanc]

Arra, it's a part of what-it-is-to-be-American, innit.
There's the obvious "communing with nature by killing some of it", and "the protecting your homestead" arguments. Also, we tend to forget that lots of Americans live amongst bears, wolves, mountain lions, rattlesnakes and other dangerous animals.

But also, there's the idea that Americans keep guns so that if they feel they are being oppressed by their government, they can form a militia and rise against it. Just as their forefathers did in the Revolution.

An NRA type would therefore argue that public gun ownership is a preventative measure against any government attempts at oppression in that it ensures that the government remembers who's in charge. It acts as a check to government power and control.
So gun ownership is an essential part of American democracy.

Edit: Too slow. I spent way too long constructing this post. It still only barely makes any sense.

 

[Wobbler]

Enjoy your dinner. Not sure if I follow you but I might. Thanks

 

[flashback]

it's either

a. so they retain the ability to form a militia and resist an oppressive government

just to be clear, this is not a joke.
Well. It is a joke, but that's not the point.
A lot of Americans seriously think that at a moments notice they are going to have to defend themselves against their government, and have to be able to keep up with them in terms of fire power.
Ie

and so on. They actually think they have a chance.
Which is hilarious in a way.

And then... not so much.

 

[Wobbler]

But also, there's the idea that Americans keep guns so that if they feel they are being oppressed by their government, they can form a militia and rise against it. Just as their forefathers did in the Revolution.

An NRA type would therefore argue that public gun ownership is a preventative measure against any government attempts at oppression in that it ensures that the government remembers who's in charge. Basically it acts as a check to government power and control.
So to NRA types, gun ownership is an essential part of American democracy.

Darn, I spent way too long constructing this post. Should have done it more like Vinnie.

Holy fuck

 

[broken arm]

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[Wobbler]

YouTube - Two young Alaskan women speak out on Sarah Palin

Jesus, those chicks got pissed off.

 

[Mormon Nailer]

How is that thin one ever going to make it through an alaskan winter?

 

[Vinnie]

Ooops!

http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/1008/Acorn_pushes_back_hugs_McCain.html?showall

 

[Mormon Nailer]

Surely the story here is not that Acorn are making up voters for Obama but that Acorn employees who are paid per signature are diddling their employer.

 

[broken arm]

 

[Mormon Nailer]

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[GO]

What a sick bastard.

 

[magicbastarder]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/us_elections_2008/7665238.stm

 

[Vinnie]

"He's an Arab"
"No M'am. He's a decent family man"

 

[Wheels]

YouTube - Pastor at McCain Rally: God Must Ensure McCain Win

Is that guy trying to start a henotheistic fight club?

 

[Jill Hives]

A billboard from West Plains, Missouri

This right here is why McCain will win. I need to stop clicking in this thread, it's depressing.

 

[Wobbler]

A billboard from West Plains, Missouri

I sure hope so

 

[magicbastarder]

 

[egg_]

YouTube - Pastor at McCain Rally: God Must Ensure McCain Win

That's fucken amazing! A pastor actually threatening god!

 

[Mormon Nailer]

That's fucken amazing! A pastor actually threatening god!

God you pussy!
Budda is laughing at you!
I know evangelicals are generally nuts,
But the polytheism is new.