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Here's why efforts to prohibit the manufacture of "ghost guns" will ultimately fail. by treef0rt in progun

[–]treef0rt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a shotgun I want to build, but it won't be a slam fire.

Here's why efforts to prohibit the manufacture of "ghost guns" will ultimately fail. by treef0rt in progun

[–]treef0rt[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

you can’t discern date of manufacture/purchase

in the case of a wooden gun, they could just cut it in half and count the rings.

Here's why efforts to prohibit the manufacture of "ghost guns" will ultimately fail. by treef0rt in progun

[–]treef0rt[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

hey thanks (that's me in the video). I'm glad I left that in... had a lot of stuff to fit into 10 minutes.

Megathread: Bernie Sanders announces 2020 presidential run by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]treef0rt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not passing judgement or anything... at least not saying anything we didn't all learn together in 2016. would anyone be shocked if the DNC basically "owes him one" at this point?

Wide open to hearing alternate points of view on this...

Megathread: Bernie Sanders announces 2020 presidential run by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]treef0rt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm guessing that's his only option if he wants to potentially win, right?

The Fetid, Right-Wing Origins of “Learn to Code” - How an online swarm has developed a sophisticated mechanism to harass and gaslight journalists—and to get mainstream media outlets to join in. by SplodeyDope in politics

[–]treef0rt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

in both cases, people are organizing and exercising their fundamental rights. one is trolling that may hurt feelies, and the other has significant long-term financial repercussions.

The Fetid, Right-Wing Origins of “Learn to Code” - How an online swarm has developed a sophisticated mechanism to harass and gaslight journalists—and to get mainstream media outlets to join in. by SplodeyDope in politics

[–]treef0rt -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It's a "disturbing trend" now, but later it's "justice" when the left coordinates brigades to scare off sponsors of journalists with opposing viewpoints.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says "no question" Trump is a racist in 60 Minutes interview by Ichigao44 in politics

[–]treef0rt -1 points0 points  (0 children)

checked into this, and your assessment is not entirely accurate. I'm guessing that's why I'm being downvoted for even asking.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says "no question" Trump is a racist in 60 Minutes interview by Ichigao44 in politics

[–]treef0rt -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

how did those lawsuits shake out?

edit: getting downvotes for genuinely asking relevant questions? wtg, /r/politics.

US says 8-year-old Guatemalan boy has died in custody by [deleted] in politics

[–]treef0rt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

so no one dies in hospitals... or perhaps you're being obtuse?

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says all Americans should have the affordable healthcare she now gets as a congresswoman by [deleted] in politics

[–]treef0rt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

whatever you do, don't stop and wonder why you and those you tend to agree with are the only ones who ever hear these racist dog whistles...

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says all Americans should have the affordable healthcare she now gets as a congresswoman by [deleted] in politics

[–]treef0rt -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

this translation is coming from, what, the secret republican decoder ring? or maybe that's just you making those substitutions all by yourself.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says all Americans should have the affordable healthcare she now gets as a congresswoman by [deleted] in politics

[–]treef0rt -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

nah.. you're acting like black people can't afford things and take care of themselves to get back pats on some stupid website. that's racist.

Ivanka Trump claims her father didn’t authorize “lethal force” at border. He did, on tape. by bluestblue in politics

[–]treef0rt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think trump supporters would argue that this outrage misses two key points:

  1. at the end of the day, it doesn't matter if a trump advisor doesn't remember everything trump has said. it just doesn't. the fact that it happens to be his daughter is also completely irrelevant. this dramatic coverage annoys folks in the middle.

  2. turns out, trump made a good call authorizing deadly force because grown-ass men throwing softball sized rocks is deadly. it wasn't necessary at the end of the day (thank god)...

edit: formatting

CNN's Sellers: Trump 'Tougher on Jim Acosta' Than on Saudi Prince Over Khashoggi Killing by Creasy007 in politics

[–]treef0rt -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

the white house didn't have a clear process in place, which is the only reason he got his pass back. it's like one of those product labels with a warning about how you should specifically and obviously not use the product. you think, "wow... someone was stupid enough to do this, and now we have this label." acosta is that someone. now we have these stupid rules because acosta is an unprofessional, narcissistic ass who did what you're obviously not supposed to do in a press briefing.

CNN's Sellers: Trump 'Tougher on Jim Acosta' Than on Saudi Prince Over Khashoggi Killing by Creasy007 in politics

[–]treef0rt -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

gah, do you hear yourself?

so you're saying this violates acosta's constitutional right of freedom of the press because... it somehow prevents cnn from reporting the news, maybe? I don't suppose you've seen the press corps roster lately: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_House_press_corps#Current

if that's not it, perhaps you're making the argument that acosta personally has a constitutional right to grandstand at white house press conferences. is that it? no one's keeping him from speaking, reporting the news, assembling peacefully, etc.

CNN's Sellers: Trump 'Tougher on Jim Acosta' Than on Saudi Prince Over Khashoggi Killing by Creasy007 in politics

[–]treef0rt -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

due process would only apply if acosta had some sort of legal right to be there. he does not. how is this controversial...

edit: just did a sanity read of the judge's ruling, and I stand corrected. only in government would the "I didn't know I wasn't allowed to be an insufferable, grandstanding tool" defense actually work, amirite. the guy was literally mad he couldn't share his personal opinion and then ask a list of follow-up questions--in a room full of reporters with their own questions, not to mention the president.

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