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Posts Made By: Dave Snope

December 16, 2012 10:37 PM Forum: Politics

Gun Control

Posted By Dave Snope
Mass shootings are actually down over the last decade. The peak year for mass shootings was 1929. Rose again in the 80's and 90s, then went back down.

So, in the big picture, we are heading in the right direction. Maybe we ARE better at identifying mentally ill people and getting them help. Or it could be random luck.

December 17, 2012 05:58 PM Forum: Politics

Australia's Success from Banning Assault Weapons

Posted By Dave Snope
Alan, I commend you for bringing up facts in a debate this so often conducted by emotions.

Here's one several problems I have with that argument. In America rifles (including the misnamed "assault rifles") are very rarely used to commit crimes and account for only several hundred shooting deaths per year. IIRC, the number was around 300. Fists, for comparion, account for somewhere between 800-900 deaths for year. According to FBI stats. I don't see how banning certain rifles that have 10 or more rounds and are black or have pistol grips will do anything meaningful to reduce murder rates in this country.

December 19, 2012 06:19 PM Forum: Politics

Stop the oceans from rising - stop gun violence -

Posted By Dave Snope
Holy Cow!

December 21, 2012 06:39 PM Forum: Off Topic Discussions

What to do when the winter skies are here?

Posted By Dave Snope
Floyd,
I've been riding a recumbent for 9 months now. A Bachetta. No more sore back, no more numb hands, and no more sore crotch. And it's faster than regular bikes on level terrain.

I've tried a trike once. A Catrike 700. It was a blast. I didn't want to get off. I like to ride on the road a lot, though, and don't feel as safe on a trike because I can't see over cars.

Added a pic of it.

December 25, 2012 06:25 PM Forum: Politics

Corporate Tax Rate: Going Down!

Posted By Dave Snope
The Tea Party's foundation is small business people. What you would call "extremists" because they run flower shops and roofing repair businesses and telescope making businesses pay the personal income tax, not the corporate tax. And they want money kept in the free market, not larded up in giant government-corporate boondoggles. So yes, it is only natural that they are expressing the opinion** that individual taxes and spending are the priority to turn the economy in the right direction.

** What Rod refers to in the violent language 'holding us hostage'.

December 27, 2012 08:05 PM Forum: Politics

Ashley Judd Closing On McConnell

Posted By Dave Snope
LOL would it make you happy, rod, if this silly twit became a US Senator with a D next to her name? Would you swells with pride for.your Party? Do you also believe.that consensual.sex.is an act of.violence.against women, and many other such stupid.thing.s as Ms. Ashley?

January 2, 2013 06:38 PM Forum: Politics

Liberals WIN!

Posted By Dave Snope
Herb,
Please stop your harsh language of numbers. Math has never been a solution for anything. This is a time for caring and bringing people together as we all share this wonderful journey into the new age.

This bill is a great step forward for fairness and sharing. We are filled with optimism because Dear Leader has told us that there will be more fairness and sharing coming and that we'll never have to worry about the angry Republican debt ceiling thingy again. Just as soon as he gets back from Hawaii.

January 2, 2013 08:33 PM Forum: Pet Pics

New Year's Game

Posted By Dave Snope
The stupid humans forgot that the pet food store is closed on New Year's day.


January 3, 2013 08:40 PM Forum: Politics

It's A Banner Month!

Posted By Dave Snope
Rod Kaufman said:

Would you want your girl friend learning how to shoot with a .357 magnum as her first gun? Know what the kick is like with one? (Not to mention the noise)...

That would be stupid. But why do you ask?

Is it because:

A) You believe a CNN photo is captioned correctly.
B) As usual, you don't know a thing about a topic but feel the need to make a snarky comment anyway. You don't know that shooting target .38 Specials out of a .357 revolver is one of the mildest recoiling, most quiet, and inexpensive combinations available and is a simple and excellent choice for learning firearm basics.
C) You think it's hilarious to make comments about stupid gun nuts.

January 8, 2013 02:09 AM Forum: Politics

WH: Broader Gun Control!

Posted By Dave Snope

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