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Another example of moral harm caused by a gun, this time in in Colorado: (Original Post) friendly_iconoclast Aug 2016 OP
Do not underestimate fear. And anger apparently. nt jmg257 Aug 2016 #1
As evident from that thread, moral panics are, sadly, not the exclusive province of the right wing friendly_iconoclast Aug 2016 #3
Deleted, OP had a sad sarisataka Aug 2016 #2
S'okay, the author of that OP came back with another one about open-carry: friendly_iconoclast Aug 2016 #4
Facts?? sarisataka Aug 2016 #5
The OP deleted that post, too. ManiacJoe Aug 2016 #10
Poor guy.. Puha Ekapi Aug 2016 #11
I just thought of an idea for a T-shirt based on one of your comments........ pablo_marmol Aug 2016 #14
Hmmm, did he run out without paying? DonP Aug 2016 #7
Apparently he was there sarisataka Aug 2016 #9
Like a gun control fan that sold Daddy's $$$ revolvers then became rabidly anti gun? DonP Aug 2016 #13
Have not seen that one for some time Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #15
He's on a time out ar Discussionist DonP Aug 2016 #16
WOW!! 3 (THREE) threads deleted - on DU - about Open Carry?!? WTF? Well - THAT'll be some boycott. jmg257 Aug 2016 #6
I think he expected thuderous applause for his "courage" in facing down a "Gun Nut" DonP Aug 2016 #8
Can't handle... Puha Ekapi Aug 2016 #12
Make it four deletes sarisataka Aug 2016 #17
Note the only person heartily agreeing with him on harshly punishing "thought crime" DonP Aug 2016 #18
Well... discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2016 #19
Sheesh - wonder of some people can take a dump without measuring the temperature of the water. jmg257 Aug 2016 #20
Its spreading to other posters and groups. beevul Sep 2016 #23
Yeah, my reply was hidden. It was a little over the top, I admit. NaturalHigh Aug 2016 #21
Well - make it four - our GD open carry 'duck & cover' guy strikes again! jmg257 Aug 2016 #22
 

friendly_iconoclast

(15,333 posts)
3. As evident from that thread, moral panics are, sadly, not the exclusive province of the right wing
Fri Aug 12, 2016, 03:32 PM
Aug 2016

I don't underestimate fear and anger *at all*- the author of that OP is perhaps unfamiliar with the following, written by the reactionary homophobe Robert Bork:

&quot N)o activity that society thinks is immoral is victimless.
Knowledge that an activity is taking place is a harm to those who find it profoundly immoral"


sarisataka

(21,000 posts)
2. Deleted, OP had a sad
Fri Aug 12, 2016, 03:18 PM
Aug 2016

Apparently not enough people were equally shocked and outraged.

Maybe it will be reposted in GCRA

 

friendly_iconoclast

(15,333 posts)
4. S'okay, the author of that OP came back with another one about open-carry:
Fri Aug 12, 2016, 03:38 PM
Aug 2016

And is already getting stick about it being somewhat, well, ...factually-challenged:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10028093817

pablo_marmol

(2,375 posts)
14. I just thought of an idea for a T-shirt based on one of your comments........
Sat Aug 13, 2016, 12:23 AM
Aug 2016

........in the locked thread, FI.

In bold capital font on front of shirt: LIBERAL RUDE TOTER

Oooops. Except that I can't tote. I live in CA. (Just crazy about that 'Rude Toter' label though! Hits my silly-bone every time.)

 

DonP

(6,185 posts)
7. Hmmm, did he run out without paying?
Fri Aug 12, 2016, 04:46 PM
Aug 2016

It is my understanding that "Dine and Dash", while waving your hands in the air and/or clutching a string of fake pearls, is the official gun control approved method of dealing with spontaneous fear and loathing of Open or perceived Concealed Carry.

I believe you are also encouraged to make up false memes about how in danger you are, as you exit the restaurant.

sarisataka

(21,000 posts)
9. Apparently he was there
Fri Aug 12, 2016, 05:03 PM
Aug 2016

To recover a forgotten purse. I guess when your stuff is involved you can hold off the terror and flee after recovering your property.

 

DonP

(6,185 posts)
13. Like a gun control fan that sold Daddy's $$$ revolvers then became rabidly anti gun?
Fri Aug 12, 2016, 07:39 PM
Aug 2016

"I'll be insulted and indignant ... as soon as I have all my stuff."

Ah, situational ethics are soooo convenient when you can think of them as "deeply held principles".

 

DonP

(6,185 posts)
16. He's on a time out ar Discussionist
Sat Aug 13, 2016, 10:08 AM
Aug 2016

But he's not doing much posting anywhere here.

He has 7 active hides here now, a hang over from the Skinner amnesty.

But he seems to be laying low for now.

I'd usually say; "maybe he learned his lesson", but not for that one.

jmg257

(11,996 posts)
6. WOW!! 3 (THREE) threads deleted - on DU - about Open Carry?!? WTF? Well - THAT'll be some boycott.
Fri Aug 12, 2016, 04:41 PM
Aug 2016

Glad he "JUST WON'T TOLERATE THE INSOLENCE", or something.

 

DonP

(6,185 posts)
8. I think he expected thuderous applause for his "courage" in facing down a "Gun Nut"
Fri Aug 12, 2016, 05:02 PM
Aug 2016

Instead, he got a few polite "golf claps" from the usual suspects and some honest questions and criticisms that he couldn't answer.

Heck, we didn't even get to the "blatant ridicule" stage and he closed them all.

sarisataka

(21,000 posts)
17. Make it four deletes
Sun Aug 14, 2016, 12:43 PM
Aug 2016

Though this one had a twist. http://www.democraticunderground.com/10028096566

Rather than pacifically anti open carry this OP advocated the government use force against those who had the temerity to use their free speech. The thought seemed to be you can speak freely as long as everyone agrees with what you say.

Same as the other threads went, not everyone agreed. To some folks, apparently free speech means Free Speech.

 

DonP

(6,185 posts)
18. Note the only person heartily agreeing with him on harshly punishing "thought crime"
Sun Aug 14, 2016, 01:11 PM
Aug 2016

One of our very rare banned posters.

Once again confirming the foresight of our fearless leader/moderator.

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,577 posts)
19. Well...
Sun Aug 14, 2016, 02:45 PM
Aug 2016

...it's not the one that's flagged with 15 hides nor the one who hasn't posted in a month so...

...oh yeah...him.

jmg257

(11,996 posts)
20. Sheesh - wonder of some people can take a dump without measuring the temperature of the water.
Sun Aug 14, 2016, 07:14 PM
Aug 2016

They sure seem to get offended easy enough though.

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