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Post by JuniorFE on May 30, 2022 7:35:14 GMT
Endorsed by the party of morals. It has been proven to work really well... /s (excuse me while I barf...) |
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Post by khanivor on May 30, 2022 14:10:36 GMT
We had our own mass shooting here downtown Saturday night. Six teens and younger children hit, two critical.
No deaths tho. So..
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Post by jono62 on May 30, 2022 14:39:05 GMT
A long thread (with pictures) of American's with their guns.
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Post by cubby on May 30, 2022 14:39:58 GMT
We had our own mass shooting here downtown Saturday night. Six teens and younger children hit, two critical. No deaths tho. So.. Just the kind of thing that would be massive nationwide news in any other country, then. |
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Post by Tuffty on May 30, 2022 14:43:33 GMT
Seeing other kids being taught at such a young age how to handle guns is just so sad and scary, frankly.
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Post by Bongo Heracles on May 30, 2022 14:44:34 GMT
A long thread (with pictures) of American's with their guns. Thats either a really weird persepctive or she is like 3 feet tall. |
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Post by Jambowayoh on May 30, 2022 14:45:29 GMT
I believe it's a robot piloted by many squirrels.
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Post by jono62 on May 30, 2022 14:46:59 GMT
We had our own mass shooting here downtown Saturday night. Six teens and younger children hit, two critical. No deaths tho. So.. Just the kind of thing that would be massive nationwide news in any other country, then. But only getting wounded |
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Post by Bongo Heracles on May 30, 2022 14:51:20 GMT
Seeing other kids being taught at such a young age how to handle guns is just so sad and scary, frankly. I grew up on a farm and was taught how to shoot and handle guns from quite a young age. Its just a hobby and guns are cool. The problem, really, is capitalism which is why America is the only country that gets shot up regularly. The fact that something so fucking dangerous is less well regulated than buying alcohol or gambling is just a symptom of Americas broken political system. They have bought and paid for light touch regulation and successfully manged to make ownership a political issue to the point that 'gun' is a personality trait for some people. In a normal country, people should (and can) be able to own guns, take them to a range while nursing a semi and not shoot up a school or a convenience store afterwards. |
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Post by starchildhypocrethes on May 30, 2022 14:57:56 GMT
“The telltale signs were there for all to see when he openly admitted to watching dubbed tv shows, but we as a community did nothing.”
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Post by nexus6 on May 30, 2022 15:03:40 GMT
Eric is doing it right
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Post by スコットランド on May 30, 2022 15:05:01 GMT
Seeing other kids being taught at such a young age how to handle guns is just so sad and scary, frankly. I grew up on a farm and was taught how to shoot and handle guns from quite a young age. Its just a hobby and guns are cool. The problem, really, is capitalism which is why America is the only country that gets shot up regularly. The fact that something so fucking dangerous is less well regulated than buying alcohol or gambling is just a symptom of Americas broken political system. They have bought and paid for light touch regulation and successfully manged to make ownership a political issue to the point that 'gun' is a personality trait for some people. In a normal country, people should (and can) be able to own guns, take them to a range while nursing a semi and not shoot up a school or a convenience store afterwards. "Its just a hobby and guns are cool." - Equipment designed for one thing and one thing only, to kill things are "cool". idgaf how you grew up, that's a terrible take. |
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Post by Bongo Heracles on May 30, 2022 15:09:37 GMT
Yeah, its designed for one thing: to shoot stuff. Shooting stuff is fun. If it wasnt there wouldnt be millions of hobbyist range shooters around the world. You can wring your hands all you like but people like shooting stuff.
But hats off for ignoring literally everything else I said.
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Post by DJCopa on May 30, 2022 15:12:11 GMT
In really sad circumstances, this is top trolling... |
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Post by Jambowayoh on May 30, 2022 15:12:59 GMT
I saw that on Reddit today, and the morons clapped at the end.
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Post by DJCopa on May 30, 2022 15:14:05 GMT
I saw that on Reddit today, and the morons clapped at the end. Wayne looking round - can smell something off, but probably thinks it's the rest of the panel sat next to him. |
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Post by スコットランド on May 30, 2022 15:14:53 GMT
Yeah, its designed for one thing: to shoot stuff. Shooting stuff is fun. If it wasnt there wouldnt be millions of hobbyist range shooters around the world. You can wring your hands all you like but people like shooting stuff. But hats off for ignoring literally everything else I said. I didn't ignore it, I agree with it but not that guns are "just" a cool hobby. If people like doing stuff that causes death, being against it can be waved away as "hand-wringing" - Got it. |
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Post by Bongo Heracles on May 30, 2022 15:16:42 GMT
Like it or not, guns are cool. Its why people buy them. People come up with all kinds of bullshit reasons that they *need* to have one for XYZ reasons but, fundamentally, guns are cool and they make you feel like a big man when you shoot them. Thats it.
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Post by smoothpete on May 30, 2022 15:21:07 GMT
Shooting stuff is great fun. I'm kinda of the view that guns are awesome and we should be allowed to own them but should be firmly under lock and key at a range (or something) where you have to be a paid member and undergo reasonable background / mental checks and a regular proficiency and safety exam.
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Post by Aunt Alison on May 30, 2022 15:21:29 GMT
I grew up on a farm and was taught how to shoot and handle guns from quite a young age. Its just a hobby and guns are cool. The problem, really, is capitalism which is why America is the only country that gets shot up regularly. The fact that something so fucking dangerous is less well regulated than buying alcohol or gambling is just a symptom of Americas broken political system. They have bought and paid for light touch regulation and successfully manged to make ownership a political issue to the point that 'gun' is a personality trait for some people. In a normal country, people should (and can) be able to own guns, take them to a range while nursing a semi and not shoot up a school or a convenience store afterwards. "Its just a hobby and guns are cool." - Equipment designed for one thing and one thing only, to kill things are "cool". idgaf how you grew up, that's a terrible take. You never play games that involve shooting guns? |
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Post by スコットランド on May 30, 2022 15:21:48 GMT
Like it or not, guns are cool. Its why people buy them. People come up with all kinds of bullshit reasons that they *need* to have one for XYZ reasons but, fundamentally, guns are cool and they make you feel like a big man when you shoot them. Thats it. When I went to a Clay-Pigeon shoot with work years and years ago, it didn't make me feel like a big man, it made me feel uncomfortable. So they may make you and deranged Americans for example, feel like a "big man" but you're not speaking for everyone. Rape makes some people feel like big men, no idea why people "hand-wring" over it, rape is cool. Like it or not, that's why people do it. Your logic is a bit suspect. |
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Post by スコットランド on May 30, 2022 15:22:06 GMT
"Its just a hobby and guns are cool." - Equipment designed for one thing and one thing only, to kill things are "cool". idgaf how you grew up, that's a terrible take. You never play games that involve shooting guns? Yep, not quite the same. |
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Post by Jambowayoh on May 30, 2022 15:24:15 GMT
That rape analogue...
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Post by Aunt Alison on May 30, 2022 15:26:31 GMT
You never play games that involve shooting guns? Yep, not quite the same. But you must think they're cool though
To be honest, I would never shoot a gun even if I thought it might be fun because I don't want to be like those weirdos
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Post by technoish on May 30, 2022 15:27:55 GMT
Shooty games are a major thing, don't you know?
Also, my now four year old son invented his own version of guns during lockdown without any external influence (to material with guns) with which to "get" me.
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Post by smoothpete on May 30, 2022 15:28:11 GMT
I go shooting whenever the opportunity arises when we're on holiday somewhere. I've shot a huge range of firearms over the years because why not if you like it? It's not for everyone, that's fair enough. A mate came with us last time and it scared the shit out of her (completely understandable! It's scary).
No one should have an AR-15 under the bed, but if I can shoot one in controlled circumstances at a range then coolio
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Post by Bongo Heracles on May 30, 2022 15:39:11 GMT
Shooting stuff is great fun. I'm kinda of the view that guns are awesome and we should be allowed to own them but should be firmly under lock and key at a range (or something) where you have to be a paid member and undergo reasonable background / mental checks and a regular proficiency and safety exam. Yeah, most ranges in this country will only let you shoot solo if youre licensed and provide safe storage for your gear. Its not like I'm saying 'hand them out like sweets' just that we are actually a good example of how to shoot in a safe and controlled manner if you want to. The problem, really, is the US is beyond a lot of gun control measures even if you were to show willing because there are just so many of the fucking things out there. |
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Post by geefe on May 30, 2022 15:39:49 GMT
I did clay shooting when I was younger and my dad has brought home dinner that he shot. People enjoy it and there is a skill. Plus the ritual of aim, pull, fire, reload.
But there is a world of difference between sport shooting and shit in America. Just limit guns to single shot, non automatic/ semi-auto for regular people.
There's also the popularity of paintball and videogames. They CAN be enjoyed safely but it's a culture in America.
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Post by geefe on May 30, 2022 15:41:21 GMT
And errr...rape is cool now? Fairly sure it isn't.
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Post by Aunt Alison on May 30, 2022 15:41:45 GMT
Can't they just play Laser Quest
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