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Republicans Shot in Virginia

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:35 am
by Rem700
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/06/14/vi ... -shot.html

They were at a baseball practice when the gunman opened fire. Gunman reported dead, others injured.

Re: Republicans Shot in Virginia

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:39 am
by WLJ
Rep. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., told Fox News he left just before the shooting. As he walked to his car, a man asked DeSantis if it was Republicans or Democrats practicing. About three minutes the shooting began, DeSantis said.

Re: Republicans Shot in Virginia

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:44 am
by WLJ
Rand Paul says he heard 50-60 shots

Re: Republicans Shot in Virginia

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:47 am
by WLJ
He also that Scalise had extra security there and if it wasn't for them many more people would had been shot.

It's reported the suspect is in custody and not dead.

Re: Republicans Shot in Virginia

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:50 am
by WLJ
I fear it's going to be a long hot summer. Hope I'm wrong

Re: Republicans Shot in Virginia

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:54 am
by Rem700
Hate to say it but maybe it happening to "them" will be the spark to actually change things. But in truth it will probably lead to nothing but gun control talks and more erosion of our rights.

Re: Republicans Shot in Virginia

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:56 am
by WLJ
Being reported that he had switched to a handgun before being caught.

Re: Republicans Shot in Virginia

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:07 am
by WLJ
Getting the impression that considering the time, number of shots fired, and the low number of people hit in that time, (5 at last report) that this guy was thankfully a piss poor shot.

Re: Republicans Shot in Virginia

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:40 am
by Rem700
WLJ wrote:Getting the impression that considering the time, number of shots fired, and the low number of people hit in that time, (5 at last report) that this guy was thankfully a piss poor shot.
Agreed. Also with all the the extra security detail he may have been receiving some return fire very quickly that saved lives.

Re: Republicans Shot in Virginia

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:49 am
by WLJ
Staying classily
Malcolm Harris

@BigMeanInternet
If the shooter has a serious health condition then is taking potshots at the GOP house leadership considered self defense?
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Re: Republicans Shot in Virginia

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:56 am
by WLJ
And now they're bringing up the recently commissioned USS Gabrielle Giffords during the reporting. WTF?

Re: Republicans Shot in Virginia

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 10:18 am
by WLJ
Guy being interviewed saying the shooter had an AK type rifle.

Re: Republicans Shot in Virginia

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 10:38 am
by WLJ
And here we have the problem from the senior editor of The Atlantic

https://twitter.com/davidfrum/status/874972278576033792
Virginia:
No background checks
No licensing
No registration
No permit req’d for concealed carry of long guns
Open carry long guns & handguns
You would think that a senior editor would have access to basic facts on gun laws. That is if he even cares what they are.

Re: Republicans Shot in Virginia

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 10:41 am
by Rem700
WLJ wrote:And here we have the problem from the senior editor the The Atlantic

https://twitter.com/davidfrum/status/874972278576033792
Virginia:
No background checks
No licensing
No registration
No permit req’d for concealed carry of long guns
Open carry long guns & handguns
You would think that a senior editor would have access to basic facts on gun laws. That is if he even cares what they are.
Thats the thing....he doesnt care about the facts. He wanted to headline and the outrage. If and when he has to print a retraction it will be buried where hardly anyone will see it and a bunch of morons will now take the above as fact.

Re: Republicans Shot in Virginia

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 10:45 am
by Rem700
WLJ wrote:And here we have the problem from the senior editor of The Atlantic

https://twitter.com/davidfrum/status/874972278576033792
Virginia:
No background checks
No licensing
No registration
No permit req’d for concealed carry of long guns
Open carry long guns & handguns
You would think that a senior editor would have access to basic facts on gun laws. That is if he even cares what they are.
Surprisingly the comments are calling him out on his BS. Never been into Twitter but glad to see some still expect truth.

Re: Republicans Shot in Virginia

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 10:48 am
by WLJ
VA Governor: "We lose 93 million people per day due to gun violence"


Riiiiight

Re: Republicans Shot in Virginia

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 11:02 am
by WLJ
From the internet so take it for what's it worth

Warning: The below link contains quotes that may raise your blood pressure

https://news.grabien.com/story-left-win ... ep-scalise
UPDATE: The shooter, identified as James T. Hodgkinson, appears to be a Bernie Sanders fan. His Facebook page reads, "Democratic Socialism in Three Words: 'We the People.'"
One of his most recent posts says, "Trump is a Traitor. Trump Has Destroyed Our Democracy. It's Time to Destroy Trump & Co." [sic]
"I want Bernie to Win the White House." he wrote Aug. 12th, 2016. "Bernie is a Progressive, while Hillary is Republican Lite. ... Bernie is the Only Candidate in Decades that Really Cares about the Working Class."

Re: Republicans Shot in Virginia

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 11:07 am
by WLJ
If true this will become backpage news on most media outlets in 10,9,8,7........

Re: Republicans Shot in Virginia

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 11:29 am
by WLJ
Aaaaand now it's an M4

Re: Republicans Shot in Virginia

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 11:35 am
by WLJ
WLJ wrote:VA Governor: "We lose 93 million people per day due to gun violence"


Riiiiight
Apparently they're editing out the word million wherever I see the quote in print form

Re: Republicans Shot in Virginia

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 11:38 am
by WLJ
Trump: "The assailant has now died from his injuries."

Re: Republicans Shot in Virginia

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 11:53 am
by WLJ
Hodgkinson is a member of a number of anti-Republican groups on Facebook, including one called “Terminate the Republican Party.”
Read more here: http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article15 ... rylink=cpy

Re: Republicans Shot in Virginia

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 12:05 pm
by Gunsmokin
Once again, proving liberalism/progressivism is a mental disorder.

Re: Republicans Shot in Virginia

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 12:14 pm
by Toddstang
WLJ wrote:
Hodgkinson is a member of a number of anti-Republican groups on Facebook, including one called “Terminate the Republican Party.”
Read more here: http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article15 ... rylink=cpy
Hate group that is not hateful.

Re: Republicans Shot in Virginia

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 1:49 pm
by Frailer
Gunsmokin wrote:Once again, proving liberalism/progressivism is a mental disorder.
Careful. That sword cuts both ways.