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Nobody is against protection. Others have pointed out that you should be equally wary of statically greater danger, like red meat or maybe sugar. Also, perhaps I’m not as familiar with the message board experience as are you, but my understating is that name calling is not a way to foster conversation. That said, I still don’t know what youre here for, so it may be that this is simply an outlet for your anger and paranoia and that name calling is a healthy exercise for you. In that case I’m happy to be here to contribute to your fight against heart disease and other silent killers. EDIT: just saw that you’re here for entertainment purposes. So the name calling isn’t a health issue for you. In that case I’d ask you to refrain from name calling. Also, just a helpful hint, maybe you could spend less time here and more time working. That might allow you to acquire more capital and move to a safer neighborhood. That, in turn, might lessen your odds of dying or experiencing physical harm in burglary.

No. Try not answering a question with a question.

I was thinking something similar. It’s gotta be tough to go through life being so paranoid. It’s almost a crippling paranoia. It’s kind of sad. FYI home invasion is a type of burglary. Robbery conducted within a dwelling likely would be, too. And rape could fit as well, depending on the circumstances of the entry into the home. Point of fact, almost any crime could. Burglary in this context is the unlawful entry of a dwelling with the intent to commit a crime therein.

Outstanding points. I wonder if Chef Jim realizes that he’s statistically much more likely to die from, say, a bad diet than from failing to have a disposable firearm at the ready to fend off an attacker.

What are you here to do?

I don’t know. I have a photo of his flight suit in Hanoi. I might not agree with all his politics ... but this nation is better for him. Your stockpile is not what I referred to. I don’t see the humor here.

That’s not cool.

You’re getting into trusteeship v direct representation. Maybe that’s the case here. But the best example of the will of the people is the people they elect. The proof will be in the pudding in November.

yeah I can’t say I agree with any of that. #1 - you’re assuming “no one” is looking. #2 no proof for that incendiary statement. #3 the majority in Virginia apparently feels that this measure will protect and therefore benefit the population. The democratically-elected representatives exercised their power. That’s democracy in action. Elections, it has been said, have consequences.

What's the fascist means of passing legislation?

Thanks. I wasn't aware of that. I'm a Democrat, and I believe strongly in reasonable gun control. But not sure I would have jammed that through now given everything else that's going on in society. I still don't agree with Trump calling for the liberation of Virginia, but at least I understand the (apparent) basis for the 2A reference.

What measures re: the 2A? Is this the ACA replacement? What is Trump's plan? So how come Trump didn't suggest the liberation of Ohio?

I'm late to the party, but I'm guilty there sometimes, too. And I'll admit it.

I'm not familiar with the duration of the shutdown there, but I'm not doubting what you say. Point remains, though, what's the impact on the 2A? And why inject that issue into a conversation this public health crisis if you're the president? I just don't see any intent other than to inflame.

Fair points. But what about Virginia? And, I'll add, what does that have to do with the 2A? You'll probably get to inability purchase guns/ammo. I think the analyses probably are separate for those two things, but assuming they're not I suspect that the shutdown probably wouldn't infringe upon the 2A because there is a legitimate government purpose underlying the closures (it's been awhile since I took Con Law in law school; not my area).

This is somewhat fair. I appreciate the candor. It's OK to disagree on the merits all day long, and if someone wants to disagree with McCain on the merits, that's great. The "shot down" incident occurred long before the merits issues arose, and really should have been off limits. I appreciate the honesty in acknowledging that it was something that shouldn't have been said. And I'll add, I appreciate the disagreement on the merits here. I've hung around because I'm learning some things. And that's good. It's how America is supposed to work.

You're trying way too hard this morning. By your logic, then Trump is trying to repeal the Second Amendment? I don't follow. Cliff from Cheers would say that none of those things have been in my kitchen. Not sure where you're going with this, but enlighten me.

Context is important. The “liberate” tweets were made re a group of states with dem governors and meaningful pandemic restrictions that also happen to be swing states. The 2A reference is nothing more than an attempt to inflame.

Cool story, bro. It’s time to shoot covid-19. You know, the virus. Read the first paragraph of what you quoted.

Holy cow. Now the virus is trying to repeal the second amendment. there can be only one solution. It is time to shoot the virus.

More “fake science” for those who are interested. : https://www.jpost.com/HEALTH-SCIENCE/Coronavirus-can-survive-prolonged-exposure-to-high-temperatures-study-625118

helping Some people is not the issue. You need some work staying on point. the question is whether the drug has delivered as the prez indicated it would. It has not. https://mobile.twitter.com/realdonaldtrump/status/1241367239900778501?lang=en https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.politico.eu/article/how-a-chance-twitter-thread-launched-trumps-favorite-coronavirus-drug/amp/

I was thinking about that statement earlier tonight for reasons unrelated to arguing with idiots on the Internet. The OP Fire did a drive through of the town and we took the kids for a ride to try to see the fire trucks again after they passed our neighborhood. during the ride we stopped next to a Vietnam vet. I thought of the statement about McCain and wondered whether it opened an old wound for those who struggled in their return home from that war. “I like guys who didn’t get shot down” is the equivalent of “I like infantrymen who didn’t get shot,” or “I like marines who didn’t lose a leg to a land mine.” Independent of politics, it was just a freaking awful thing to say. I hope the guy who was in the car next to mine didn’t endure any of those pains. And if he did, I hope he knows that right-minded people of all political and cultural persuasions stand with him.

“I like people who don’t get shot down.”

How so? He’s the editor of the site, right? But if you want to call him fake news, whatevs. Not my battle. Yeah I know. Maybe the Prez should have talked to someone with the same knowledge before misleading the public about the efficacy of the treatment. Or maybe we should lower our expectations for the leader of the free world. Either or. Also, just checked out the fake news Johns Hopkins website. Can confirm that the fake news media does not believe the virus to be disappearing. Perhaps this is because it is not actually April, and the fake news media has also misreported the month.