Gun Legislation, Crime, and Events

[ewsieg]

1 hour ago, chasfh said:

And here we are debating the etiquette of how two openly-armed shooters in a civil setting should respond to each other.

Ain’t that America.

Yup, right now that is America.  I'm not disagreeing there is a problem.  I just don't think putting the non-aggressor, who didn't try and stand his ground (which isn't allowed in Wisconsin), but rather attempted to flee first, in jail just because you feel guns are bad is the right solution.  

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10 minutes ago, ewsieg said:

Yup, right now that is America.  I'm not disagreeing there is a problem.  I just don't think putting the non-aggressor, who didn't try and stand his ground (which isn't allowed in Wisconsin), but rather attempted to flee first, in jail just because you feel guns are bad is the right solution.  

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[Tiger337]

1 hour ago, oblong said:

BLM should invite him to a rally... let's see what happens.

A theory I saw is Kyle's lawyer had him for 6 months and coached him on what to say... which didn't line up with MAGA. We'll see where he goes from here.

 

I am not too surprised that a 17-year-old kid would keep changing is story.  Wasn't he originally there to provide medical assistance?  He seems confused and impressionable like many his age.  I am more concerned about a system which allows a kid like that to carry a gun and a society that views him as a hero.  

[chasfh]

22 minutes ago, ewsieg said:

non-aggressor

lol

Edited November 23, 2021 by chasfh

[Archie]

7 minutes ago, Triggerwarning said:

But the US is racist or at least that's what the liberals want you to believe.  

[Archie]

1 hour ago, chasfh said:

This is what I am wondering, too. How convenient it is for RW narrative. I can’t believe Tucker had no idea he was going to say it.

Well, the BLM ain’t having any of it.

 

Black lives matter is a terrorist organization.  Everyone can see that by their rhetoric about killing police.  Their comment on Rittenhouse is laughable especially coming from them.  They spew enough hate and violence to last a lifetime.

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8 minutes ago, chasfh said:

lol

Clearly running away. 

[Tiger337]

1 hour ago, chasfh said:

Sure, they’re not a blank slate when first dive into Facebook, Twitter, and all the right-wing social apps. They’re definitely primed beforehand. I just don’t think it’s conversation over Thanksgiving dinner that’s radicalizing tens of millions of people into believing the election was stolen from Trump and that civil war is the only way to remedy it.

It doesn't happen in a dinner conversation.  It builds up over a lifetime.  These people have never trusted our government and they have received confirmation.  I think they always believed these things, but were afraid to say it and felt powerless to do anything about it until Trump.  Social media does allow them to connect with like thinking people more easily.    

[oblong]

Ooh... is this where we post anecdotes?

 

 

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2 minutes ago, Tiger337 said:

It doesn't happen in a dinner conversation.  It builds up over a lifetime.  These people have never trusted our government and they have received confirmation.  I think they always believed these things, but were afraid to say it and felt powerless to do anything about it until Trump.  Social media does allow them to connect with like thinking people more easily.    

Sucks you lived a sad powerless life. 

[Tigerbomb13]

3 minutes ago, oblong said:

Ooh... is this where we post anecdotes?

 

 

Strawman central

[Tiger337]

Maroth for MVP?  

[Motown Bombers]

Why do I get the feeling Triggerwarning is the only person that is triggered? Is that the warning? We're being warned he is triggered? 

[chasfh]

2 minutes ago, Tiger337 said:

It doesn't happen in a dinner conversation.  It builds up over a lifetime.  These people have never trusted our government and they have received confirmation.  I think they always believed these things, but were afraid to say it and felt powerless to do anything about it until Trump.  Social media does allow them to connect with like thinking people more easily.    

I agree that it doesn't happen in a dinner conversation. I agree that they were already distrustful of the government. I would disagree with the notion that practically all were already radicalized before social media, or that social media had little if any effect on them. I believe social media was used purposefully to radicalize a great number of people otherwise quiet about their previously pushed-down beliefs, and that Trump was a key utilizer of that strategy.

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Just now, Tiger337 said:

Maroth for MVP?  

That's who immediately came to mind for me.

[mtutiger]

2 hours ago, ewsieg said:

https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/rittenhouse-tells-fox-news-racist-person-backs-blm-81344259

Uh-oh, Rittenhouse is flipping the script on the narrative.  With a good PR firm, a year from now, instead of CPAC, he might be leading BLM rallies, with BLM allies noting he killed 2 white people that were sabotaging their peaceful protests, as the right calls him a socialist.

As cynical as people are about Rittenhouse's appearance on Tucker, he's still an 18 year old who probably doesn't have fully formulated views on a lot of these issues. In a country where the voting populace tends to have much more mixed views on the issues than is portrayed in the media. So in that sense, maybe it shouldn't be surprising if he's more sympathetic to BLM than people realize.

Edited November 23, 2021 by mtutiger

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3 minutes ago, chasfh said:

I agree that it doesn't happen in a dinner conversation. I agree that they were already distrustful of the government. I would disagree with the notion that practically all were already radicalized before social media, or that social media had little if any effect on them. I believe social media was used purposefully to radicalize a great number of people otherwise quiet about their previously pushed-down beliefs, and that Trump was a key utilizer of that strategy.

Y'all need to get laid more and drink more booze if you are discussing politics over dinner. 

Edited November 23, 2021 by Triggerwarning

[chasfh]

13 minutes ago, Triggerwarning said:

Clearly running away. 

Not "clearly running away".

Looked to me like he was running toward something and got overtaken by people looking to disarm him. If he were running away he would have been busting tail 100%. Instead he was basically jogging. No sale.

[Tiger337]

4 minutes ago, chasfh said:

Not "clearly running away".

Looked to me like he was running toward something and got overtaken by people looking to disarm him. If he were running away he would have been busting tail 100%. Instead he was basically jogging. No sale.

Maybe he's a slow white guy.  

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13 minutes ago, chasfh said:

Not "clearly running away".

Looked to me like he was running toward something and got overtaken by people looking to disarm him. If he were running away he would have been busting tail 100%. Instead he was basically jogging. No sale.

LULZ this is the best you can come up with. Dude is being chased by a mob. What do you think happens when you try to "disarm" someone with a gun? 

Edited November 23, 2021 by Triggerwarning

[gehringer_2]

22 minutes ago, Triggerwarning said:

Sucks you lived a sad powerless life. 

if you don't have more grace than to come in here and throw shade at someone who has been one of the most valuable members of this community for many years, I think you have forfeited your right to be here. 

[mtutiger]

2 minutes ago, gehringer_2 said:

if you don't have more grace than to come in here and throw shade at someone who has been one of the most valuable members of this community for many years, I think you have forfeited your right to be here. 

In b4 the accusations of cancel culture

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3 minutes ago, gehringer_2 said:

if you don't have more grace than to come in here and throw shade at someone who has been one of the most valuable members of this community for many years, I think you have forfeited your right to be here. 

Settle down Zuckerberg