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In reply to the discussion: Help me understand: Why would a R congresscritter WANT to carry a gun onto the floor ? [View all]budkin
(6,849 posts)49. FREEEEEEEEDOM!!!
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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
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
The scary thing is, we just don't know what he intended to do with that concealed gun,
mtnsnake
Jan 2021
#23
its a control and F-you thing. My sister took her Glock to our Family Reunion..and bragged about it.
samnsara
Jan 2021
#25
She may have to engage in a battle of wits and doesn't want to be completely unarmed
world wide wally
Jan 2021
#37