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nsplayr, you're weak exit is typical Cartman-esque liberal Democrat, if the other side doesn't capitulate to your line of logic, you're going home. Way to show your ass! Maybe if Obama/Biden were actually sincere in wanting frank discussions on the gun issue (which isn't really the issue here, but they fail to grasp that because it's more about their image than what they do) then they'd have honest and open talks with the NRA and pro-2A organizations. But Biden pulling this "EO card" today shows what a bunch of fucking hypocrites they really are. Why even mention it if they haven't made a decision yet? Do they honestly think we're that stupid, or do they just think they're that smart?!? Sorry, but none of your drawn-out bullshit posts can defend what the current administration and other liberal shitbags like Feinstein and Pelosi are doing. Hopefully it will blow back in their faces with full ferocity. Anyone who ever swore an oath to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States, from all enemies, foreign and domestic" (you do remember your oath, don't you?!?) should be outraged at how the current president wants to wipe his ass with the Constitution. I can't believe you even defend that for whatever reason. It's pathetic.

Well written in some regards, but off the mark on a quite a few others... For one, claiming that "Most guns kept in the home will never be used for self-defense. They are, in fact, more likely to be used by an unstable person to threaten family members or to commit suicide" is bullshit. Where is he getting these "facts?!?" He fails to source his claim, probably because he has no data to support it. Secondly, "Ordinary altercations can become needlessly deadly in the presence of a weapon" is bullshit as well. There is plenty of evidence to the contrary, and the same baseless arguments were used when states were considering issuing concealed carry permits. States that have allowed concealed carry have reported NO increase in gun-related crimes; in reality it has led to even lower crime rates. Again, another unsubstantiated claim. Thirdly, he fails to address the number of instances where an armed citizen thwarted a criminal act such as the Colorado mall shooting. He also fails to address the fact that many of these mass shooters commit suicide at the first sign of armed resistance (in Sandy Hook it was when he heard the police sirens). Fourthly, like many journalists, he erroneously uses the term "gun show loophole," which in reality does not exist. Many states allow private sales of firearms without going through a FFL. Licensed dealers must complete a 4473 on every sale be it at a gun show, a store or via the Internet. That is not required by many states for an exchange between two individuals, whether it is at a gun show or in someone's garage. There are no different restrictions based on location, just who is involved in the transaction. I expect someone who is trying to write intelligently on a subject do some basic research beforehand. Lastly, the author acts as if everyone carrying weapons are "legions of untrained, delusional vigilantes producing their weapons at a pin drop and firing indiscriminately into a crowd." I complete more training in a year than most of the patrol officers in this city. He minimizes the deterrence the possibility of an armed defender has on some criminals, which has been the driving point for 44 states to allow some sort of open carry.

Yet more evidence that the current president thinks he can bypass the legislative process and dictate whatever he wants!

The last suicide in the USAF was a hanging, are they going to ask about rope? Numerous overdoses have occurred, are they going to ask about medications? Alcohol tends to fuel feelings of desperation and clouds judgment, will they remove all the booze from the individual's dwelling? It's a slippery slope, and because it is focused on firearms and firearms alone, and that is not right. And I think you need to read Feinstein's proposal before you claim they aren't going after everyone's guns...

You honestly believe these efforts are going to reduce the suicide rate in the military or the mass shooting incidents? The same beliefs fueled the previous Assault Weapons Ban, and guess what, it has ZERO effect! As for "it's not aimed to taking away everyone's firearms," then why is that exactly what the Democrats are proposing? I sure as fuck didn't shoot a bunch of kids, movie-goers or soldiers as Ft Hood; but all those incidents are being used as reasons why firearm ownership needs to be restricted. Forget holding the individuals who commit such acts accountable, plan the inanimate object used; or is that concept too irrational for you?

On a lighter note...

Look out guys, they're coming for your guns! And when this doesn't work, they'll go after alcohol.

Man-Love Thursday isn't until tomorrow. Hate to break the news to you, but McChrystal's policy in Afghanistan was a failure. He risked American lives to protect Afghans that 1) didn't support our being there and 2) were not willing to defend their own country in the first place. He didn't push the ANA or the Afghan government enough to protect their own people. He didn't put them into their own fight. If they're not willing to fight for their country, why should we? That shithole of a country isn't worth one more American life wasted on it. Now he wants to disarm Americans. Fuck him.

No I fucking won't!

Focus, gentlemen, FOCUS!

Already being discussed in the thread...

The predictable "fixed it for ya"...

No worries, that article has been posted on numerous gun forums; so there's tens of thousands of people on that list if there was even one...

I guess there aren't enough whore houses or goats in Las Vegas. Well, thank Allah for that! I thought 'Cherry Sweat' was the name of one of the pole dancers at Mons Venus?!?

If it would shut her the fuck up, he should take one for the home team (even though he plays for the other one!). I don't see why he would mind anyway, she looks like a transvestite!

Agreed, especially since there is a separate thread on it. Anyone looking for the posts HerkFE is referring to can find them here: Liberty, Rights, and The Constitution Now back to the midgets with three titties!

Happy New Year guys! Hope 2013 is a good one, and that you partied like it was 1999! Cheers! M2

I've had no issues with mine, it's been as reliable as every other Springfield firearm I own...

Sounds like the premise for It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia!

I take it you haven't seen Ghostbusters...

All this geek-speak makes me wonder what ever happened to Masshole? She's not been on here for nearly two months, did Rainman finally scare her away?!?

Henley-Putnam is nationally accredited, which is good enough for me. As you may or may not remember, I got my second masters from American Military University. I really liked that school but they don't offer any doctorates at the moment. I wasn't really looking to get my doctorate until I was recently contacted by someone at Henley-Putnam concerning another matter As I stated, my applying all depends on my getting sponsorship from my company. Oddly enough, most of my PhD buds actually don't recommend getting a doctorate unless I plan to move into academia at some point (which I have no plans of doing, despite being offered a job to teach after I got my first masters). However, my company might be willing to foot the bill as they did with my second grad degree as it would serve their interests as well as mine. Thanks for the Colorado Tech link, it's interesting but the Henley-Putnam program better suits my professional needs at the moment. If I hear any more about it, I'll let you know. Cheers! M2

Does anyone have any experience with Henley-Putnam University? They offer a doctorate in Strategic Security that I might be interested in if I can get my company to pony up the $36K but to be honest I don't know much about them. From what I've found, they seem similar to American Military University, where I got my second masters from. They are also a participating university in the AU Associate to Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC). They also seem to get pretty good reviews (9.5/10 with 34 reviews), but I would like to hear from anyone who has firsthand experience with them, or even secondhand if they original source is reliable... Cheers! M2