ArdmoreRyno

The Second Amendment understood that every type of firearm and ammunition available was protected by the guarantee, and that the Founders intended the People to have unfettered access to even military weapons, so the People would have equal footing in resistance to military enforcement of laws passed by abuse of government power. George Washington asserted this same right in a speech he gave to Congress in 1790, "A free people ought not only be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government..." How are facts racist? Are you going to be one of those people who think, if a stat is awful in regards to a race... it's just racist? Seriously?

When Covid hit and the market tanked all cruise lines (and airlines), I bought the hell out of it. Royal went from $125/share to $21. I bought as much as I could. It still has a ways to go from where it was but so far it's been a 275% increase. (this is how billionaires made even more money during Covid, which I'm sure you know)

Sweet! I have stock in RC. Hope you're having a great time.

I stand corrected. They were one of the first. The point still applies. Finland was not a part of the USSR and was an early member of the EU. Ukraine was part of the USSR and only joined the EU after Russia invaded. So... @ChiGoose bringing up Finland in comparison to Ukraine, it's not the same scenario.

Dude, why did you bother to start this thread? I explained why I believe it happened. Your plan was to just try and insult people who didn't give you exactly what you wanted to hear? What a f'ing idiotic thing to do. Finland was a founding member of the EU. Ukraine was not. Ukraine was also IN the USSR before the fall. Finland was not.

Poverty. Single parent homes. No parent homes. There is also a correlation to when SNAP/Welfare benefits were enacted then were heavily pushed in the 1960's and single parent homes in the black community. The black community used to have lower divorce rate than any other race in America until the 1960's. Then it skyrocketed. Crime also skyrocketed in those communities.

Not ignoring anything. I'm just going to show you the numbers so we can see the black and white (facts) of your question (no pun intended). And I'm not making an argument. I'm just saying there is a clear correlation to race and crime. Why makes no difference to statistics: https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2019/crime-in-the-u.s.-2019/tables/table-43

BWHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! So I explain why Russia is doing what they are doing thus I'm a commie lover? Makes a lot of sense. Why don't you just ask: "Why is Russia doing what they are doing to Ukraine? If you answer anything other than 'RUSSIA IS SATAN!!!!', I'll call you a Commie/Putin lover" You're pathetic.

Explain

So we would still have 400,000,000 firearms in the United States. You think that would make a difference, stopping production now. And banning ammo? It falls under the 2A (and people can roll their own.... I do).

The United States/West/NATO has continued to push their lines towards Russia since the break-up of the USSR... even after NATO said they wouldn't. Then we started sending arms to Ukraine well before the war started last year. It would be like Russia sending arms to Mexico and Russia establishing a foothold in that country... then eventually Canada (far fetched, but we're just throwing out examples).

You tell me. What do the studies say in regards to who is committing crime based off population? ie, half the murders in America are done by 13% of the population. I just want you to answer the questions. You're avoiding both my questions. I'll post them again. 1. You realize MOST firearms in America are semi-auto, which you want to see banned. 2. How are you go about rounding up hundreds of millions of legal firearms from Americans? BONUS QUESTION: You're wanting to see Civil War II in the Untied States?

Didn't answer the question. 1. You realize MOST firearms in America are semi-auto, which you want to see banned. 2. How are you go about rounding up hundreds of millions of legal firearms from Americans? BONUS QUESTION: You're wanting to see Civil War II in the Untied States?

Most European countries banned slavery only a few decades before we did in the United States. In fact, countries like Switzerland don't have any laws banning slavery today and that country played a HUGE role in the slave trade. I'm not denying poverty isn't a massive issue and what has lead to increased crime. I actually think it's one of the biggest reasons we see the violence we see. But my point is, which is undeniable, the more 'white' the country is... the less crime. Maybe it's why Switzerland has less gun deaths?

So you're wanting to ban (just a guess) 300,000,000 of the 400,000,000 firearms in America? Every Ruger 10/22, every Glock 17, every 1911? How exactly are you going to do that?

Switzerland is about 95% white United States is around 57% white Say what you want and the truth might suck... but minorities take part in more crime.

Three people killed... another day of death thanks to Detroit automakers... https://bartonchronicle.com/two-car-crash-in-albany-kills-three-lone-survivor-airlifted-by-dhart-helicopter/

Federal law my man... You can't get a gun (legally) if you're an illegal alien. You MUST provide immigration or admission number if you check "Other Country" on form 4473. If you don't provide a real number, ID and card... you aren't allowed to buy a firearm. I think the left are the BIGGEST sellers of firearms... in world history.

The thug who shot up the McDonalds was definitely a member of the NRA and voted for McCain, Romney and Trump (twice).

What he said about his AR is 100% true... And shootings in South Georgia? STUNING how many gangs are members of the NRA.

You're right, Jason Zachary nailed it.

I've never said "black gangs". I've said GANGS and DRUG DEALERS. Never have I said 'black gangs'. Don't pull what Billsy does. I have more respect for you than that!

Tibs, I blame the person who did the killing(s). I don't blame an entire race or an entire culture and I don't blame the tool used. That's what you do. That's the liberal way.

So the black guy who shot people, that's not on him?

Then throw in the isolation, mental health issues due to various reasons... Alaskans are different.