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Gun Control Reform Activism

CTyankee

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7. I try to point out this dichotomy to our RKBA folks here at DU. I'm not sure they get it.

Reply to billh58 (Reply #6)

Mon Apr 14, 2014, 01:46 PM

Apr 2014

My only guess is that they have no concerns about this seemingly contradictory situation they are in. And they have this bizarre need to "prove" their progressive bona-fides by talking about how pro-choice they are. However, my further guess is that it is their libertarian streak that likes the pro-choice side so much, even if it strikes us as being incoherent.

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The Secret Fears of the Gun Lobby and What They're Planning Next [View all] billh58 Apr 2014 OP

That is real gun nuttery to be worried about guns upaloopa Apr 2014 #1

Right-wing billh58 Apr 2014 #2

I've donated mony to Say Hook Promise, Gabby Giffords and Mothers Demand Action. flamin lib Apr 2014 #3

They are all good billh58 Apr 2014 #4

I just debated a RKBA supporter a few days ago on this very issue. CTyankee Apr 2014 #5

I find it strange billh58 Apr 2014 #6

I try to point out this dichotomy to our RKBA folks here at DU. I'm not sure they get it. CTyankee Apr 2014 #7

There are a few right-leaning Libertarians billh58 Apr 2014 #8

it's almost like they're there to sell something, at any cost to everyone else! MisterP Apr 2014 #9

That's one of the factors that is driving billh58 Apr 2014 #10