Congresswoman shot in Arizona

[Trip]

Originally Posted by Avatard

I don't know if she really had a shot [insert tasteless joke here], but I'm about as sick of that cunt as I am sick of the fucking Kardashians, and Justin Beiber.

Honestly I think for the Democrats, they should want her in the election. The republicans are just as tired of that bitch and the right leaning moderates won't vote for that bitch. They would go Obama in a big way. He would coast to victory easily against Palin.

I would vote Obama over Palin.

[Avatard]

I hear ya, and if I was really partisan, I'd probably be pulling for her, for just that reason. I'd rather see someone with a real chance run, but who is even remotely legit on the other team?

[goof2]

Originally Posted by Dave

Did she have no security detail present? All reports say she was shot from "point blank range" and if true the lack/utter failure of security ought to negate the fact that a gun was used

From what I understand most members of the House don't travel home with security unless their is a credible threat against them. The Capitol Police, who provide security for them, said they were aware of no threats against Giffords otherwise they would have sent security with her.

[Trip]

Originally Posted by Avatard

I hear ya, and if I was really partisan, I'd probably be pulling for her, for just that reason. I'd rather see someone with a real chance run, but who is even remotely legit on the other team?

Honestly, there is no one I would vote for, I am tired of everyone that has the slightest shot.

Uh oh, Avy. The media is going to run with this one too.

His exact motivation was not clear, but a former classmate described Loughner as a pot-smoking loner who had rambling beliefs about the world.

Had to throw the pot-smoking in there, sure that's going to take a beating in the media too.

So basically pot smoking and guns are going to be attacked for the next few months.

[Avatard]

Pretty much.

[askmrjesus]

Originally Posted by goof2

Back to what we were discussing. I was asking if you saw the difference between this guy thinking the government was brainwashing people and controlling their minds and what you posted, discussion of potential ramifications of a bill that never made it out of committee.

I see it.

But then, I'm not (that) crazy.

It all boils down to tone and inflection. I saw nothing in the bill that amounted to what I would consider active mind control. If, however, you are pre-disposed to being the poster boy for the "Homicidal White Loner Asshole Society", the shineola Beck's spitting out, could easily be construed as an affirmation of your paranoid delusions.

Beck is a fear monger. "The country is being destroyed, everyone is a Socialist, the Illuminati are coming, and we're all going to hell. Here, buy some Gold."

The man is a televised catalyst of evil.

JC

[Trip]

The more I hear about this, the more I see this spawning another patriot act. I hope we don't lose more freedoms cause of this dumbass.

[Avatard]

Of course we will. Shit like this causes fear. Fear is used as a tool by those who wish to control us, and they won't miss the opportunity to parlay this into some fucked up new legislation that makes us somehow less free.

This is pretty much a given, I'm afraid...

[quackPOT]

For the people foaming at the mouth over Palin's use of targets, please make sure you give equal foamage towards the Dems too... The Democratic Leadership Council did the same shit back in 2004.

http://www.dlc.org/ndol_ci.cfm?conte...=127&subid=171



The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has done it too, over a year ago...



"Targeted Republicans"



It's funny and pathetic how many people are laying so much blame on both groups and individuals because of a SINGLE NUTJOB. This isn't about left or right, guns, or Sarah Palin, it's about some fucktard who went off the deep end. Get a grip people.

[Avatard]

Target =/= Gunsight.

You throw darts at a bulls-eye.

A scope is found on a gun.