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ANTIFA will be there to throw paint at the Patriots and their vehicles, protected by Kate's Storm Troopers.
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ANTIFA will be there to throw paint at the Patriots and their vehicles, protected by Kate's Storm Troopers.
Im the same way, a fiscal conservative, social libertarian and not religious in any way. I feel cramming religious views into 2A issues detracts from the 2A message. It also pushes people away (myself included) because I just dont participate nor pretend to entertain that extreme religious aspect of conservatism.My issue is that these rallies turn decisiveness for the 2A community. Not all every gun owner wants to hear about conservative talking point. I tend to lean more red but when I go to support these rallies it always turns into how "godless" the other side is.
Well. I would imagine she probably doesn't appreciate having her name used to argue support for more firearms, either.Im the same way, a fiscal conservative, social libertarian and not religious in any way. I feel cramming religious views into 2A issues detracts from the 2A message. It also pushes people away (myself included) because I just dont participate nor pretend to entertain that extreme religious aspect of conservatism.
This close to the election, I believe we need to gather as allies. There are other issues besides measure 114 this election cycle. You don't have to participate in the pro life rhetoric, just like they don't need to be all about 2A. It's not our party but we're a part of it. We're all under attack and this is the rally we have available. There is no way we're all going to agree on everything, Gather round and participate as a conservative coalition. Think of Vikings being surrounded by the enemy and someone yelling "SHIELD WALL"! That's really how bad it is.Im the same way, a fiscal conservative, social libertarian and not religious in any way. I feel cramming religious views into 2A issues detracts from the 2A message. It also pushes people away (myself included) because I just dont participate nor pretend to entertain that extreme religious aspect of conservatism.
We don't want a rehashing of the rally, The streets were awash with frothy urea.Remember to keep it civilized too. No peeing in the streets. Use a bush.
Some of us had very very bad church experiences, Which is why we don't participate. People can have their own views, if someone wants to be religious I dont ever tell them not to be, but when they assume because I/we are independent/conservative or gun owners that we also walk hand in hand with their religious views, its a bit much and not really needed. If folks are rallying for 2A rights, reproductive rights and religious views IMO really dont apply. I grasp the concept of banding together and I DO share your sentiment about this next election cycle and the 2024 as well.. but having a bunch of differing focuses loses the primary 2A focus when rallying for such a specific cause.This close to the election, I believe we need to gather as allies. There are other issues besides measure 114 this election cycle. You don't have to participate in the pro life rhetoric, just like they don't need to be all about 2A. It's not our party but we're a part of it. We're all under attack and this is the rally we have available. There is no way we're all going to agree on everything, Gather round and participate as a conservative coalition. Think of Vikings being surrounded by the enemy and someone yelling "SHIELD WALL"! That's really how bad it is.
Likely, since it's a "general Conservative rally", but the other day I was reading through Voter's Pamphlet Measure 114 Arguments in Opposition on the SOS site, and there was a submission on there from their membership, in opposition to 114! FWIW$10 says the usual suspects from Portland (you know, the guys who mask up and dress in black) will be there with their bear spray. They're probably posting about it on Twitter right now.
Where are you finding the the voters pamphlet?Likely, since it's a "general Conservative rally", but the other day I was reading through Voter's Pamphlet Measure 114 Arguments in Opposition on the SOS site, and there was a submission on there from their membership, in opposition to 114! FWIW
I'm right there with you. Which is exactly why I avoid these events. All it takes is one idiot to show up in his plate carrier, bump helmet, multi cam clothes, and punisher skull patch and a AR15 for me to roll my eyes and leave. It's the same way I feel about open carry in heavily populated areas. I understand one is trying to "educate" others about their rights but they are doing nothing but shooting themselves in the foot.Flame suit on.
I have attended rallies in the past but, it's the ones who show up all tactical-cool'ed out with their AR over their shoulder that I just shake my head. This makes me not go back. Marketing wise it's just counterproductive.
Why rally? To try to tell others on the fence there are real people that support 2A. BUT YOU DON'T sway minds by intimidating others. Save the tactical dress up for the range as well as the open carry.
If we really wanted to get other voters to back 2A, we would all show up dressed for a job interview. (would you expect to get hired if you had an AR over your shoulder for most jobs?) Have our signs saying 114 is bad for everyone, sure , be respectful and dont bite when the counter protesters try to entice you. Show the non gun people, that most gun people are not scary and someone they would not be worried if their kids were next to them. But this may just be me as a marketing person, but know your market and have a goal for what your trying to say. One must use language the other side understands.
We need to be as familiar with the arguments in favor as we are with the arguments against. Probably more so.
I was at the crab dock in Newport, and there was a rather rotund fella open carrying a Glock. Now don't get me wrong, I have nothing against overweight dudes, but I watched this guy struggle to tie his shoes. I'm no crook, but this seems to be more of a liability than a statement or education.I'm right there with you. Which is exactly why I avoid these events. All it takes is one idiot to show up in his plate carrier, bump helmet, multi cam clothes, and punisher skull patch and a AR15 for me to roll my eyes and leave. It's the same way I feel about open carry in heavily populated areas. I understand one is trying to "educate" others about their rights but they are doing nothing but shooting themselves in the foot.
There are much more tactful ways of addressing a point and laying out your opinion on it.
That whole physically fit thing takes effort/work/struggle/pain…. Things most Americans hate nowadays.I was at the crab dock in Newport, and there was a rather rotund fella open carrying a Glock. Now don't get me wrong, I have nothing against overweight dudes, but I watched this guy struggle to tie his shoes. I'm no crook, but this seems to be more of a liability than a statement or education.
Carry on, be safe, be aware.
Don't take this as fat shaming from me, but if it were a struggle for me personally to tie my shoe, I don't know that I would open carry, but that's just me.That whole physically fit thing takes effort/work/struggle/pain…. Things most Americans hate nowadays.
I have nothing against fat shaming. It's more of an honesty/pointing out facts to me. I'd rather be an asset than a liability.Don't take this as fat shaming from me, but if it were a struggle for me personally to tie my shoe, I don't know that I would open carry, but that's just me.
I'd be more concerned about his vote than his waistline.That whole physically fit thing takes effort/work/struggle/pain…. Things most Americans hate nowadays.