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bluedigger

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8. That's somewhat my problem with the article.

Reply to TommyT139 (Reply #6)

Wed Aug 20, 2025, 10:56 AM

Aug 20

Bringing up arguments against a pistol that was adopted by the military in 2017 seems like a diversion from the main point of armed guardsmen in the streets. The pistol argument was fought and lost a decade ago.

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Somewhat misleading article. bluedigger Aug 20 #1

I would rather an assault rifle deemed safe TommyT139 Aug 20 #6

That's somewhat my problem with the article. bluedigger Aug 20 #8

shithole is destroying the economy of D.C.......................... Lovie777 Aug 20 #2

Trump's military and his secret police 'patrol' in squads, instead of pairs. Norrrm Aug 20 #3

Sure. Let's train to mow down our dlilafae Aug 20 #4

A pistol with no safety, known to fire without trigger being pulled. TommyT139 Aug 20 #5

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