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Old Apr 15th 2023, 6:32 pm
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Originally Posted by BristolUK
Astonishingly it appears to be legal too.
What does it even mean to say that a 1 year old has a shotgun and a rifle? It strikes me as meangless words for any literal interpretation, more of an example of the Governor trying to get herself further over the purity line for the right on guns. That line now seems to have been moved to giving 1 year olds not just a shotgun, but a rifle too. Although the reaction from the audience, the groans, for want of a better word, the few seconds before applause is heard, suggests she may be pushing that line, for others to follow and keep up with.

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What does it even mean to say that a 1 year old has a shotgun and a rifle? It strikes me as meangless words, more of an example of the Governor trying to get herself further over the purity line for the right on guns. That line now seems to have been moved to giving 1 year olds not just a shotgun, but a rifle too. Although the reaction from the audience, the groans, for want of a better word, the few seconds before applause is heard, suggests she may be pushing that line, for others to follow and keep up with.
I don't think they are "meaningless words". Not when they contribute to "Climate Change". And by that I mean the "Climate" of America's ever increasing national tolerance of abhorrent behaviour and previously unimaginable extremes.
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What does it even mean to say that a 1 year old has a shotgun and a rifle? It strikes me as meangless words for any literal interpretation, more of an example of the Governor trying to get herself further over the purity line for the right on guns. That line now seems to have been moved to giving 1 year olds not just a shotgun, but a rifle too. Although the reaction from the audience, the groans, for want of a better word, the few seconds before applause is heard, suggests she may be pushing that line, for others to follow and keep up with.
What struck me when I was looking up age requirements was that it was all about buying a gun whereas ownership of rifles and shotguns had no age level. In some states.

I couldn't help but think of other countries where it's illegal not just to buy but also to provide, say, a cigarette or alcohol for someone underage.

What sense is there in preventing someone from buying a gun because they are too young but it's okay for them to have one?
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INsanitty
OUTsanity
total madness...

South Dakota governor says her two-year-old grandchild has several guns


https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/...child-guns-nra
Shouldn't child protection people get involved if the child has a gun. Danger to themselves and others at the very least. A child of two wouldn't be able to handle a gun safely, if at all.
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Which of you was this?

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Which of you was this? ....
Maybe it was Boiler?

That's his neck of the woods.
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Councilman arrested after getting caught asleep behind the wheel with crack pipe in hand.

A Rhode Island city councilman seen on police body camera video getting arrested for drug possession has stepped down from his seat after he was caught asleep behind the wheel with a crack pipe in his hand.


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Councilman arrested after getting caught asleep behind the wheel with crack pipe in hand.

A Rhode Island city councilman seen on police body camera video getting arrested for drug possession has stepped down from his seat after he was caught asleep behind the wheel with a crack pipe in his hand.

https://youtu.be/l_aC-QHgKxQ
What I found most interesting was him explaining that he couldn't just turn a blind eye because it was on camera.
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Councilman arrested after getting caught asleep behind the wheel with crack pipe in hand.
A Rhode Island city councilman seen on police body camera video getting arrested for drug possession has stepped down from his seat after he was caught asleep behind the wheel with a crack pipe in ...
Pulaskis video came to mind, when I saw this one. (Its a year old)

Which person on BE is British immigrant Martin Hyde, and one time Congressional candidate from Sarasota.

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Originally Posted by kimilseung
Pulaskis video came to mind, when I saw this one. (Its a year old)

Which person on BE is British immigrant Martin Hyde, and one time Congressional candidate from Sarasota.

You know who I am?': Congressional candidate Martin Hyde threatens cop's career during traffic stop
Have you watched any of the 'apology' videos / interviews. Not a good look.
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Have you watched any of the 'apology' videos / interviews. Not a good look.
No, I'll have to go have a look.
edit: Oh wow, sorry not sorry, and more or less repeats that they should have let him off because he's nice to the police.

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No, I'll have to go have a look.
edit: Oh wow, sorry not sorry, and more or less repeats that they should have let him off because he's nice to the police.
Entitled prick is what came to mind. Definitely doesn't seem to know when to shut up.
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Originally Posted by kimilseung
Pulaskis video came to mind, when I saw this one. (Its a year old)

Which person on BE is British immigrant Martin Hyde, and one time Congressional candidate from Sarasota.

You know who I am?': Congressional candidate Martin Hyde threatens cop's career during traffic stop
What a piece of shit. Were his pants unzipped?!?!
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