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Offline Johnny Rico

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Well, I managed to stick around for half a year at DU before being kicked off.
« on: July 23, 2012, 05:35:09 PM »
I defended the 2nd Amendment just a wee bit too vigorously over the last few days, it appears.  I think this is the thread that did me in:

A message to those who wish to ban or restrict guns: Give up.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=992880

With the posting of that thread, I suddenly had star members putting me on "ignore" (20 extra in only 1 day), and F-bomb after F-bomb directed at me.  I tried alerting on them, but the jury would inevitably come back "leave it alone" with the justification that it's all right to use such abusive language on "gun nuts".  They did some digging and found out that I'd previously been there with another identity (Abin Sur), and that was that.  I did make another identity just long enough to leave a "Well done, it took you long enough" reply to Ellisonz in Meta.  He thought of himself as something of a Javert to my Jean Valjean....

Shortly before being PPR'd someone ranted that I should to head to Conservative Cave instead, so...here I am.  I've been kicked off both DU and Free Republic for being too Libertarian.  Not being overly familiar with this site...is that a problem here?
« Last Edit: July 23, 2012, 05:43:06 PM by Johnny Rico »
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Re: Well, I managed to stick around for half a year at DU before being kicked off.
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2012, 05:40:53 PM »
We don't like Ron Paul.  Otherwise, you're fine.

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Re: Well, I managed to stick around for half a year at DU before being kicked off.
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2012, 05:41:47 PM »
Read the TOS.  Attacking the military is not looked upon kindly either.
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Re: Well, I managed to stick around for half a year at DU before being kicked off.
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2012, 05:43:39 PM »
We don't generally have issues with Libertarians, as long as you aren't a Ronulan (read as you're willing and able to engage in a serious debate with someone of a conflicting view without resorting to "you're stupid" or "I'm such a better American than you cuz I support Dr. Paul" type arguments).

Feel free to introduce yourself in the appropriate forum.
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Re: Well, I managed to stick around for half a year at DU before being kicked off.
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2012, 05:44:40 PM »
Quote from: USA4ME on July 23, 2012, 05:40:53 PM
We don't like Ron Paul.  Otherwise, you're fine.

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I like some of what he says, but his take on foreign policy is so out of line I could never support him.
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Re: Well, I managed to stick around for half a year at DU before being kicked off.
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2012, 05:48:14 PM »
Quote from: Johnny Rico on July 23, 2012, 05:44:40 PM
I like some of what he says, but his take on foreign policy is out of line I could never support him.

Head over to the intro section, give us a brief, ask about us if you feel like it.  Welcome.

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Re: Well, I managed to stick around for half a year at DU before being kicked off.
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2012, 05:55:06 PM »
Quote from: thundley4 on July 23, 2012, 05:41:47 PM
Read the TOS.  Attacking the military is not looked upon kindly either.

I'd like to think I'm as pro-military as they get.  I'm Libertarian-ish on firearms and social issues, not foreign policy and defense.

TOS:  Just read it in detail.  Not a problem.
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Re: Well, I managed to stick around for half a year at DU before being kicked off.
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2012, 05:56:38 PM »
Quote from: USA4ME on July 23, 2012, 05:40:53 PM
We don't like Ron Paul.  Otherwise, you're fine.

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I like Ron Paul, in a crazy old uncle kind of way. I really like his son. Ron Paul supporters are insufferable though.
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Re: Well, I managed to stick around for half a year at DU before being kicked off.
« Reply #8 on: July 23, 2012, 05:57:07 PM »
Quote from: USA4ME on July 23, 2012, 05:48:14 PM
Head over to the intro section, give us a brief, ask about us if you feel like it.  Welcome.

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On the way.  Thanks!
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« Reply #9 on: July 23, 2012, 06:00:12 PM »
Welcome :)
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Re: Well, I managed to stick around for half a year at DU before being kicked off.
« Reply #10 on: July 23, 2012, 06:04:21 PM »
Quote from: Johnny Rico on July 23, 2012, 05:35:09 PM
I defended the 2nd Amendment just a wee bit too vigorously over the last few days, it appears.  I think this is the thread that did me in:

A message to those who wish to ban or restrict guns: Give up.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=992880

With the posting of that thread, I suddenly had star members putting me on "ignore" (20 extra in only 1 day), and F-bomb after F-bomb directed at me.  I tried alerting on them, but the jury would inevitably come back "leave it alone" with the justification that it's all right to use such abusive language on "gun nuts".  They did some digging and found out that I'd previously been there with another identity (Abin Sur), and that was that.  I did make another identity just long enough to leave a "Well done, it took you long enough" reply to Ellisonz in Meta.  He thought of himself as something of a Javert to my Jean Valjean....

Shortly before being PPR'd someone ranted that I should to head to Conservative Cave instead, so...here I am.  I've been kicked off both DU and Free Republic for being too Libertarian.  Not being overly familiar with this site...is that a problem here?

375 replies in 48 hours.

You made Omaha Steve cry!

Welcome.

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Re: Well, I managed to stick around for half a year at DU before being kicked off.
« Reply #11 on: July 23, 2012, 06:22:24 PM »
If you attack the military, or my God, you will have me to deal with. I am what you call a christian (I'm not religious), 2nd amendment loving. America loving, troop loving, flag loving, a patriot loving, and baby loving conservative (all things the DUmp hates). Other wise, you are cool.

Oh and too much love for Ron Paul will get you in trouble. Not too many of us 'SANE' people on here like that bat crazy old fart.

On another note: I looked at your thread over there. I didn't see anything about Skinner being a faggot, so I left  :lmao:
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Re: Well, I managed to stick around for half a year at DU before being kicked off.
« Reply #12 on: July 23, 2012, 06:28:57 PM »
That's really weird, because someone else, a long-time and well-esteemed member here, recently got kicked off of Skins's island personally by my fellow alum Skins himself; this happened less than a week ago.

One wonders if Skins is indulging in a new purge, this time of supporters of the Second Amendment.

At any rate, sir, welcome; the only rules are (a) no posting of personal information about other members and (b) no bashing of those who are serving, or who served, in the military.

There's an unwritten rule against rabid supporters of Ron Paul, but that one's enforced by members themselves, who hound this sort, drive them nuts, and they ultimately run away.
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Re: Well, I managed to stick around for half a year at DU before being kicked off.
« Reply #13 on: July 23, 2012, 06:31:32 PM »
Quote from: Big Dog on July 23, 2012, 06:04:21 PM
375 replies in 48 hours.

You made Omaha Steve cry!

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Well, anyone that can make the weeper cry is A-OK with me.  Welcome.
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Re: Well, I managed to stick around for half a year at DU before being kicked off.
« Reply #14 on: July 23, 2012, 06:32:28 PM »
Welcome!

Too bad they don't react as angrily to the economy, unemployment etc.
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Re: Well, I managed to stick around for half a year at DU before being kicked off.
« Reply #15 on: July 23, 2012, 06:33:30 PM »
Quote from: BEG on July 23, 2012, 05:56:38 PM
Ron Paul supporters are insufferable though.

That's what I meant.

Man, you're worse than they are.  :hammer:

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Re: Well, I managed to stick around for half a year at DU before being kicked off.
« Reply #16 on: July 23, 2012, 06:45:31 PM »
You done poked a stick into the hive.

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Re: Well, I managed to stick around for half a year at DU before being kicked off.
« Reply #17 on: July 23, 2012, 07:45:29 PM »
Quote from: franksolich on July 23, 2012, 06:28:57 PM
That's really weird, because someone else, a long-time and well-esteemed member here, recently got kicked off of Skins's island personally by my fellow alum Skins himself; this happened less than a week ago.

One wonders if Skins is indulging in a new purge, this time of supporters of the Second Amendment.

At any rate, sir, welcome; the only rules are (a) no posting of personal information about other members and (b) no bashing of those who are serving, or who served, in the military.

There's an unwritten rule against rabid supporters of Ron Paul, but that one's enforced by members themselves, who hound this sort, drive them nuts, and they ultimately run away.

Ya gotta admit, coach, it's a short trip for most of them...
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Re: Well, I managed to stick around for half a year at DU before being kicked off.
« Reply #18 on: July 23, 2012, 07:54:08 PM »
Quote from: Johnny Rico on July 23, 2012, 05:35:09 PM
I defended the 2nd Amendment just a wee bit too vigorously over the last few days, it appears.  I think this is the thread that did me in:

A message to those who wish to ban or restrict guns: Give up.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=992880

With the posting of that thread, I suddenly had star members putting me on "ignore" (20 extra in only 1 day), and F-bomb after F-bomb directed at me.  I tried alerting on them, but the jury would inevitably come back "leave it alone" with the justification that it's all right to use such abusive language on "gun nuts".  They did some digging and found out that I'd previously been there with another identity (Abin Sur), and that was that.  I did make another identity just long enough to leave a "Well done, it took you long enough" reply to Ellisonz in Meta.  He thought of himself as something of a Javert to my Jean Valjean....

Shortly before being PPR'd someone ranted that I should to head to Conservative Cave instead, so...here I am.  I've been kicked off both DU and Free Republic for being too Libertarian.  Not being overly familiar with this site...is that a problem here?

Hell I got banned for less than that.
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Re: Well, I managed to stick around for half a year at DU before being kicked off.
« Reply #19 on: July 23, 2012, 09:24:22 PM »
Quote from: USA4ME on July 23, 2012, 06:33:30 PM
That's what I meant.

Man, you're worse than they are.  :hammer:

 :wink:

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Re: Well, I managed to stick around for half a year at DU before being kicked off.
« Reply #20 on: July 23, 2012, 09:56:47 PM »
Johnny Rico - I read pretty much the whole thread and you held your own.  Welcome.
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Re: Well, I managed to stick around for half a year at DU before being kicked off.
« Reply #21 on: July 23, 2012, 10:56:37 PM »
Quote from: micmac on July 23, 2012, 09:56:47 PM
Johnny Rico - I read pretty much the whole thread and you held your own.  Welcome.
This.

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Re: Well, I managed to stick around for half a year at DU before being kicked off.
« Reply #22 on: July 24, 2012, 08:16:30 AM »
Quote from: micmac on July 23, 2012, 09:56:47 PM
Johnny Rico - I read pretty much the whole thread and you held your own.  Welcome.
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I agree, great job.

I'm betting that there will be lots of people banned over the right to bear arms before this is over.

I personally wonder how Cherokeeprogressive stays there - he's always on the edge of straying off the DUmmie reservatinon.
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Re: Well, I managed to stick around for half a year at DU before being kicked off.
« Reply #23 on: July 24, 2012, 11:08:42 AM »
Quote from: Big Dog on July 23, 2012, 06:04:21 PM
375 replies in 48 hours.

You made Omaha Steve cry!

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Making OS cry is nothing new. He gets weepy if the newspaper is delivered late to the house and the coffees cold at the Kwik Shop.
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Re: Well, I managed to stick around for half a year at DU before being kicked off.
« Reply #24 on: July 24, 2012, 04:18:38 PM »
Quote from: Johnny Rico on July 23, 2012, 05:44:40 PM
I like some of what he says, but his take on foreign policy is so out of line I could never support him.

That sounds pretty good so far.  Unusual avatar, I do have a copy of that old Avalon Hill game kicking around here somewhere...
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