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19. Some have probably been doing it all along before the insurrection...

Fri Jan 22, 2021, 04:16 PM

Jan 2021

and the installation of metal detectors. What this particular idiot's motivation was is, since there are detectors now, is a mystery. Perhaps he was so in the habit that he forgot and strapped up as per usual before he left his house?

Who knows? He was fore-warned and I hope the 5k is deducted from his check.

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Help me understand: Why would a R congresscritter WANT to carry a gun onto the floor ? [View all] steve2470 Jan 2021 OP

Because their insane voters love it n/t servermsh Jan 2021 #1

In my opinion, they are scared of their own Thtwudbeme Jan 2021 #2

So they can scream about their "2nd amendment rights" being taken away Va Lefty Jan 2021 #3

this and maybe the laziness explanation ring so true, for me steve2470 Jan 2021 #12

Just to be an arrogant asshole. leftieNanner Jan 2021 #4

Some have probably been doing it all along before the insurrection... brush Jan 2021 #19

Political grandstanding Cirque du So-What Jan 2021 #5

Owning the libs and laziness are about the only reasons I can think sweetloukillbot Jan 2021 #6

Small penis. It's an ego thing. Shell_Seas Jan 2021 #7

+1 zonemaster Jan 2021 #18

You do realize that it's a woman that wants her gun on the floor Revanchist Jan 2021 #28

Small brain. It's an ego thing. Shell_Seas Jan 2021 #34

Andy Harris too Blues Heron Jan 2021 #44

small, unused vagina then! machoneman Jan 2021 #45

Because he was told he couldn't luv2fly Jan 2021 #8

She Revanchist Jan 2021 #29

It's not just 1. Hermit-The-Prog Jan 2021 #41

and he, so "they" luv2fly Jan 2021 #46

Maybe to shoot back at rioters fescuerescue Jan 2021 #9

They're keeping the crazy ChumpHumpers foaming at the mouth FakeNoose Jan 2021 #10

For "show" and not for protection LeftInTX Jan 2021 #11

He imagines himself some kind of super hero. procon Jan 2021 #13

It's Lauren Boebert that wants to carry stop assuming it's a man Revanchist Jan 2021 #30

Because it's there. And: "Don't you know who I am?" marble falls Jan 2021 #14

Macho gun Nazis doing a big fuck you to Speaker Pelosi. magicarpet Jan 2021 #15

It's symbolic and performative. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2021 #16

To prove a point. PERIOD Ferrets are Cool Jan 2021 #17

For some, carrying a gun makes them feel powerful. At any moment, one may be called upon to ... Earthshine2 Jan 2021 #20

"I may need to defend myself from crazed mobs after I incite a riot at the Capitol" struggle4progress Jan 2021 #21

Just to show off VA_Jill Jan 2021 #22

The scary thing is, we just don't know what he intended to do with that concealed gun, mtnsnake Jan 2021 #23

In an attempt to intimidate other lawmakers Bettie Jan 2021 #24

its a control and F-you thing. My sister took her Glock to our Family Reunion..and bragged about it. samnsara Jan 2021 #25

Content for his monthly newsletter Politicub Jan 2021 #26

They are acting like 2 year olds MiniMe Jan 2021 #27

Because he "needs his freedoms?" Or has a small dick. I pick #2. Vinca Jan 2021 #31

Donate the fines to BLM lame54 Jan 2021 #32

I don't let anyone I'd care to shoot live in my head... hunter Jan 2021 #33

Because he's a shit for brains Q loon jpak Jan 2021 #35

To shoot people. Iggo Jan 2021 #36

She may have to engage in a battle of wits and doesn't want to be completely unarmed world wide wally Jan 2021 #37

So they can threaten people with it. lagomorph777 Jan 2021 #38

To shoot someone on the floor. LiberalFighter Jan 2021 #39

Because Happiness Is A Warm Gun lindysalsagal Jan 2021 #40

paranoia. they think everyone is out to get them. nt Javaman Jan 2021 #42

To show they are above the law. lpbk2713 Jan 2021 #43

They need money. Chakaconcarne Jan 2021 #47

they need their bang bang binkies. they're skeered. pansypoo53219 Jan 2021 #48

FREEEEEEEEDOM!!! budkin Jan 2021 #49

So when the Insurrection part 2 occurs gldstwmn Jan 2021 #50