Spurs' Gregg Popovich responds to March For Our Lives, criticizes President Trump

[FuzzyLumpkins]

So your telling me that he had time to pass a complex bill that redefined healthcare in America, but he couldn’t get a simple bill that only banned AR-15s? Look I get why Obama didn’t push any meaningful gun reform. He was afraid of political consequences. Plus he liked to use it to demonize Republicans as co-conspirators for anyone that was killed by a gun. That’s good politics. But don’t give him a pass unless you give everyone a pass. If you defend Obama on gun reform, but attack Trump, you’re a hypocrite. I say this and I hate Trump. But I think you have to be consistent.

Not with the Democrats in purples states making that majority for the few months he actually ahd it.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

How is a pump shotgun not as lethal?

If you cannot grasp how a semiauto carbine is a more lethal weapon that any shotgun you have no business in the conversation. Then of course a question is not an argument. And then there is also how shotguns were in the 1930s when those rifles were invented.

the point here is that semiauto carbines and semiauto shotguns were developed for war not for hunting nor for home protection. You do not need either for hunting or home protection. If you want them for a deterrence to tyranny then you better want to dismantle the huge standing army and police state or you are completely missing the point of what Madison and co were going for..

[cd98]

Not with the Democrats in purples states making that majority for the few months he actually ahd it.

If you can pass a massive healthcare plan, you can get an AR-15 ban. And Obama’s popularity going into his first term would have allowed him to cojole red state dems to do what he wanted. But if not fine. You are admitting that under favorable cir stances Obama was unwilling to do any gun reform for fear of political consequences. So you can’t criticize Trump for doing nothing either or you are a hypocrite.

[bic50]

I never said that. I never said confiscate anything. You just cannot buy new semiautos. If you cannot defend yourself with a revolver, bolt action or pump shottie you have no business with a weapon.

So what happens to all the semi autos already out there?

[bic50]

If you cannot grasp how a semiauto carbine is a more lethal weapon that any shotgun you have no business in the conversation. Then of course a question is not an argument. And then there is also how shotguns were in the 1930s when those rifles were invented.

the point here is that semiauto carbines and semiauto shotguns were developed for war not for hunting nor for home protection. You do not need either for hunting or home protection. If you want them for a deterrence to tyranny then you better want to dismantle the huge standing army and police state or you are completely missing the point of what Madison and co were going for..

I was asking because I have both a semi auto and pump shotgun. Apparently the semi auto is a weapon of war despite not having much of an advantage if any at all over the pump action.

[tholdren]

I was asking because I have both a semi auto and pump shotgun. Apparently the semi auto is a weapon of war despite not having much of an advantage if any at all over the pump action.

Lol you own guns

[bic50]

Lol you own guns

Yeah I own a lot of things

[mingus]

Revolvers were used in war. So were pump action shotguns. So were bolt actions.

People have been using weapons made for combat for self-defense since the dawn of gun powder.

[tholdren]

Yeah I own a lot of things

Lol u not smart

[bic50]

Lol u not smart

You have a problem with me having guns in my home? Why? Were you planning to rob me?

[tholdren]

You have a problem with me having guns in my home? Why? Were you planning to rob me?

No problem, just think you are a toothless redneck who needs protecktin... yeeehaaw

[bic50]

No problem, just think you are a toothless redneck who needs protecktin... yeeehaaw

I thought only white people could be considered rednecks. Wait do you think no brown or black people own guns? Wow

[tholdren]

I thought only white people could be considered rednecks. Wait do you think no brown or black people own guns? Wow

No, any gun toten schmuck proud of weapons is a toothless redneck.

[cd98]

Who cares? Spurs won so Pop won’t need to say anything.

[Nathan89]

No, any gun toten schmuck proud of weapons is a toothless redneck.

Most people enjoy their hobbies. There is no reason not to be proud in the things you enjoy.

[Nathan89]

Can someone explain why homicides didn't drop? Or show me some stats that counter this?

[bic50]

No, any gun toten schmuck proud of weapons is a toothless redneck.

Don't give me that bull . You thought I was a white dude. The fact that you're this upset about me having guns in my home makes me wonder about you. Unless you're planning to break into my home while I'm there you won't have to even deal with me or any of my weapons. You probably have a criminal record.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

So what happens to all the semi autos already out there?

I would offer an open ended buyback and over time they will get phased out of circulation.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

If you can pass a massive healthcare plan, you can get an AR-15 ban. And Obama’s popularity going into his first term would have allowed him to cojole red state dems to do what he wanted. But if not fine. You are admitting that under favorable cir stances Obama was unwilling to do any gun reform for fear of political consequences. So you can’t criticize Trump for doing nothing either or you are a hypocrite.

Sorry but red and purple state democrats weren't going to alienate the centrist conservatives they counted on because Obama. That is just ignorant.

And what is your point? The majority you are waving your hand at was not going to permit progressive policies because of the bluedog democrats having their hands tied.

And what is the analog the the bluedog democrats in the GOP caucus. The splinter group is the freedom caucus who are arch conservatives not centrist. Your equivalence is not well thought out in the least.

[tholdren]

Don't give me that bull . You thought I was a white dude. The fact that you're this upset about me having guns in my home makes me wonder about you. Unless you're planning to break into my home while I'm there you won't have to even deal with me or any of my weapons. You probably have a criminal record.

Do not care your race. Only think you get dumber each post. And the gun owning is icing on the cake. Keep being safe

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I was asking because I have both a semi auto and pump shotgun. Apparently the semi auto is a weapon of war despite not having much of an advantage if any at all over the pump action.

You guys are trying to argue every point mindlessly and losing sight of the overall reality. The point here is to get around gun manufacturers hiding behind jargon. And semi auto shotguns have a higher rate of fire than pump action. Nevermind semiauto pistols, carbines, and rifles.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Revolvers were used in war. So were pump action shotguns. So were bolt actions.

People have been using weapons made for combat for self-defense since the dawn of gun powder.

So what? No one is proposing to ban them so what are you worried about. The point here is that people can use them for home protection and hunting and not need the semiauto weapons with a higher rate of fire that are being used in mass shootings and present a more significant public health danger.

[tholdren]

So what? No one is proposing to ban them so what are you worried about. The point here is that people can use them for home protection and hunting and not need the semiauto weapons with a higher rate of fire that are being used in mass shootings and present a more significant public health danger.

How brave that people can use a gun to kill a defenseless animal and the same idiots cry about protection from home invasion or whatever else. Definition of stupidity

[bic50]

Do not care your race. Only think you get dumber each post. And the gun owning is icing on the cake. Keep being safe

No you're triggered because someone has guns in their home. No one but criminals should care. You're a prick too worried about what others do that don't even affect you. Your posts just show what an asshole you are tbh.

[bic50]

How brave that people can use a gun to kill a defenseless animal and the same idiots cry about protection from home invasion or whatever else. Definition of stupidity

Everyone doesn't hunt dumbass.