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vit·ri·ol
n.
See sulfuric acid.
Any of various sulfates of metals, such as ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, or copper sulfate.
Bitterly abusive feeling or expression.
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So how was I being bitterly abusive?
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Your statement, "I hate guns. I abhor them" etc was fairly vitriolic.
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No it wasn't. If I said "I hate all you gun-toting nuts", or some such
abusive term, I would be being vitriolic. I can't really abuse a gun, can I? Did I hurt its feelings?
LOL
I'm not going to comment on the "hate speech" jibe, as I'm sure it was good natured.
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No reason to be defensive, Mr. Mephisto.
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I wasn't being defensive. The "sheesh" comment was meant to denote "eye rolling"...
You, as a regular poster here, seem to like guns. I can make a leap of presumption and state that you probably support citizen ownership. Fine. I don't advise you (in a mild way or not) that you should keep your
"political" opinions to yourself.
I am interested in guns in an entirely clinical way. I've never handled one in my entire life (despite regular invitations from both serving and retired US Army, Special Forces and Royal Marine friends). I intend to keep it that way.
My opinions and your opinions on the merits of private gun ownership have nothing to do with the post in question.
Anyway, I think we're both in danger of degenerating into a political debate; and I'm sure by posting even this reply I'm inviting some flames.
"Nice" weapon though...
Mr Mephisto