"The gun nuts have been attacking anyone talking about sensible regulation."
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Really?  Define "sensible regulation" to us, will you?  And "gun nut?" Really?  You just got done  crying about how triggered you got over being implied as a "pot head."  Hmmm....
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Being a Leftist is not "all people on the left."  -- you do know what the difference is, right?  Let me know if you don't, and I am certain happy to tell you the vast and stark differences between a Liberal and a Leftist.  It will help you understand why I specifically said "Leftist Democrats" instead of, "everyone on the Left."
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Here's a sample difference: if you want smaller government and you believe in free speech, you're a classic Liberal -- if you want larger government, believe in limiting speech (Antifa) and believe in the use government power and coercion to impose your will (say, for gun control)-- you're a Leftist.