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Gun Control Reform Activism

pipoman

(16,038 posts)

24. Just overall lack of

Reply to Bjorn Against (Reply #23)

Sat Mar 16, 2013, 02:49 PM

Mar 2013

tolerance for cultural differences, and how many here (as everywhere) believe they are in the majority mindset because they are outside of these culturally different circles..having lived in areas dependent on hunting tourism most of my life, people who aren't in touch can't fathom the enormity of this or understand the belief systems of those who do participate in these activities..they like to pretend everyone is just like they are..and those who aren't are the nuts..

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Gun nuts threaten boycott of Colorado over new gun control laws [View all] Robb Mar 2013 OP

Gawd, what a wonderful byproduct... Keep 'em all the hell out of the state... hlthe2b Mar 2013 #1

Fuck them, I've booked my three-week trip already. TheCowsCameHome Mar 2013 #2

I doubt that Colorado will carry if gun-toters stay away. sinkingfeeling Mar 2013 #3

Some stats guardian Mar 2013 #33

People hunting are hardly affected by the new laws and most probably live sinkingfeeling Mar 2013 #34

I have been thinking for a long time that I would like to visit Colorado Bjorn Against Mar 2013 #4

How can I get them to boycott my state? Buzz Clik Mar 2013 #5

My thoughts exactly! n/t Aerows Mar 2013 #10

The impact may be great...or maybe not...there is a lot at stake.. pipoman Mar 2013 #6

We know the difference between gun nuts and hunters. Robb Mar 2013 #7

Yes, this needs to be highlighted by media - perhaps a promotion showing no effect on it. freshwest Mar 2013 #11

Who are "our hunters"? Who are "gun nuts"? pipoman Mar 2013 #20

Saying someone is a hunter is not subjective at all, anyone who hunts is a hunter Bjorn Against Mar 2013 #21

LOL..FFS pipoman Mar 2013 #22

What are you laughing at? Do you believe there is no such thing as a gun nut? Bjorn Against Mar 2013 #23

Just overall lack of pipoman Mar 2013 #24

It is not about lack of tolerance for cultural differences, it is lack of tolerance for bloodshed Bjorn Against Mar 2013 #25

I do not think Duckhunter935 Mar 2013 #27

I have heard it far too often Bjorn Against Mar 2013 #28

This is what is funny about perception pipoman Mar 2013 #32

Exactly. klook Mar 2013 #26

so gun control is going to cause a drop in fishing? CreekDog Mar 2013 #15

incredulity noted.. pipoman Mar 2013 #19

channeling the dowager countess: "do you promise?" niyad Mar 2013 #8

fetish for the truth sigmasix Mar 2013 #9

Message auto-removed ChineseJew Mar 2013 #14

Please boycott NY, if you want to leave, we'll help you pack Progressive dog Mar 2013 #12

An appropriate first post for the group! ellisonz Mar 2013 #13

Kick, Rec. n/t. apocalypsehow Mar 2013 #16

Excellent! Time to plan my summer vacation in Colorado! MH1 Mar 2013 #17

I just told my lover about this, and she said, ZombieHorde Mar 2013 #18

What a wonderful side effect mwrguy Mar 2013 #29

If Congress enacted similar gun-control laws... NealK Mar 2013 #30

You, sir, are a visionary. Robb Mar 2013 #31