Rep. Steve Scalise, multiple aides shot at Congressional baseball practice (1 Viewer)

[jon_mx]

President Donald Trump released a statement after being briefed: "The Vice President and I are aware of the shooting incident in Virginia and are monitoring developments closely. We are deeply saddened by this tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the members of Congress, their staffs, Capitol Police, first responders, and all others affected."

 

[Sweet J]

Wow. My daughter passed right by this field on way to school every morning. Thank goodness she was late today. 

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Ladies and gentlemen, I present the left

The question wasn't whether you think assassination is bad, snowflake.  The question is where was this newfound concern of yours for the normalization of violent political symbolism for the last eight years?  The fact that none of it bothered you until now (or maybe I'm wrong -- happy to see a link from, say, the Giffords shooting) makes you not just an ###### for bringing it into the thread, but a hypocritical ######.

 

[Osaurus]

I told you people didn't get it.  You're people.

Soylent green is too

 

[Sabertooth]

And we have political leaders from both sides all to willing to whip these people into a frenzy while reminding them to write a check...

Agreed.  

 

[bigmarc27]

Man defends himself from dog attack.

Man kills beloved family pet.  

Both state the same thing.  A man killed a dog.  

This is pointless to argue, but that's a ####### example. He is the House majority whip, he is a Republican, he is a politician, these are pertinent to the story.  CNN's top headline is "SHOOTING AT GOP BALLGAME". Didn't they know it was just a practice!! SPIN!!!

 

[Mister CIA]

I'm letting some time pass before going into full "this is what happens when the left does plays in the park where Republican politicians get murdered or hold up bloody heads of GOP politicians"

You're disgusting.

 

[jon_mx]

Man defends himself from dog attack.

Man kills beloved family pet.  

Both state the same thing.  A man killed a dog.  

All news is spun. 

 

[Statorama]

happy to see a link from, say, the Giffords shooting

You need to do some research there.  Shooter was from the fringe left.

I've done nothing wrong here.  Your rage and associated vulgarity is misplaced.

 

[Sabertooth]

This is pointless to argue, but that's a ####### example. He was the House majority whip, he is a Republican, he is a politician, these are pertinent to the story.  CNN's top headline is "SHOOTING AT GOP BALLGAME". Didn't they know it was just a practice!! SPIN!!!

Probably right. 

 

[Limp Ditka]

Soylent green is too

Keep that green crap out of here, pal. Everything's in here is red and blue

 

[GroveDiesel]

Too soon to talk gun regulations?    Or is this the fault of the internet?  

What potential gun regulations would have prevented what happened outside of an outright ban on guns? 

If you can't answer specifically as to what gun regulations would have absolutely prevented this shooting, then yes, it is too early.

 

[Dr Oadi]

Too soon to talk gun regulations?    Or is this the fault of the internet?  

No your late by several posts. 

Try harder next time because you know with all these guns and all these crazies it will happen again. 

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

Here's hoping the victim's wounds are all superficial and that they recover quickly with no lasting physical impacts.  Also hoping the psychological effects pass as quickly as is possible.  

 

[TobiasFunke]

You guys know you can just ignore Stat, right?  You can even make it so you don't even see his posts if you don't trust yourself. Shtick doesn't rest, so adjust accordingly.

Also an actual news update: just got an email that there's no indication this is part of a larger effort. The Capitol complex is open to the public as usual, albeit with a larger USCP presence than usual.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

Man defends himself from dog attack.

Man kills beloved family pet.  

Both state the same thing.  A man killed a dog.  

Those two headlines are what has you worked up this morning?  Go have some coffee man.

 

[Jobber]

He said Steve Scalise was hit and crawled from 2nd base into right field 

Should've tried to take third.

 

[Statorama]

You're disgusting.

I play a chord on a guitar and sound comes out of the speaker.  No surprise here.

 

[Buzzbait]

Both titles are also carefully worded.  

BS. It isn't at all unusual for someone to refer to a politician by either their help position or their affiliation.

You're reading into those headlines for something unintended.

 

[Dr Oadi]

The question wasn't whether you think assassination is bad, snowflake.  The question is where was this newfound concern of yours for the normalization of violent political symbolism for the last eight years?  The fact that none of it bothered you until now (or maybe I'm wrong -- happy to see a link from, say, the Giffords shooting) makes you not just an ###### for bringing it into the thread, but a hypocritical ######.

No matter how many times you say it it doesn't make it truth. HTH. 

 

[Limp Ditka]

I play a chord on a guitar and sound comes out of the speaker.  No surprise here.

You post something stupid on the internet and get called out on it. 

No surprise here

 

[apalmer]

Does this apply to the alleged Russian collusion thing as well?

It does.  That's why responsible posters want the investigation to run its course, free from obstruction and stonewalling (and from Trumpsters popping in and asking if he's been impeached yet).

 

[Statorama]

You guys know you can just ignore Stat, right?  You can even make it so you don't even see his posts if you don't trust yourself.

THANK YOU.  Thought it would be self-aggrandizing of me to say it myself.

 

[Capella]

I told you people didn't get it.  You're people.

Yea sure. You're over our heads. /wanking motion 

 

[Godsbrother]

No rational person wants violence regardless of their party affiliation. I guess it is too much to ask to be civil to one another in this thread though...

 

[jon_mx]

President Donald Trump released a statement after being briefed: "The Vice President and I are aware of the shooting incident in Virginia and are monitoring developments closely. We are deeply saddened by this tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the members of Congress, their staffs, Capitol Police, first responders, and all others affected."

For once, Trump makes a very good and timely statement.  It should be all of our sentiments at this time.   

 

[Statorama]

Yea sure. You're over our heads. /wanking motion 

Literal LOL

The thing that you always have to remember when it comes to my posts is covfefe

 

[Mavis]

People want me to care about a guy who is against gun laws and gets money from the NRA while standing in the Rose Garden celebrating voting to destroy millions and millions of lives because he is a person and thats what people think the right thing is to do? 

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

Just reading the practice was for a charity softball game between the parties which game annually raises around $600,000 for local charities.

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

People want me to care about a guy who is against gun laws and gets money from the NRA while standing in the Rose Garden celebrating voting to destroy millions and millions of lives because he is a person and thats what people think the right thing is to do? 

I hope the hurting heals.

 

[adonis]

People want me to care about a guy who is against gun laws and gets money from the NRA while standing in the Rose Garden celebrating voting to destroy millions and millions of lives because he is a person and thats what people think the right thing is to do? 

Yes, because he has parents, family, and friends who care about him.

Just because someone doesn't share your political views doesn't make them subhuman.  At the end of the day we are all Americans and this attack is terrible for our country, and is terrible in terms of another innocent human being shot/killed.  

 

[Boston]

Scary stuff when you read what happened here...this was an attempted slaughter...

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/06/14/virginia-gop-baseball-practice-shooting-multiple-people-shot.html

 

[jamny]

People want me to care about a guy who is against gun laws and gets money from the NRA while standing in the Rose Garden celebrating voting to destroy millions and millions of lives because he is a person and thats what people think the right thing is to do? 

what happened? Didn't get the replies you wanted the first time?

At least we can take you off the list of possible suspects.

 

[Mavis]

Yes, because he has parents, family, and friends who care about him.

Just because someone doesn't share your political views doesn't make them subhuman.  At the end of the day we are all Americans and this attack is terrible for our country, and is terrible in terms of another innocent human being killed.  

So do the people who are losing their healthcare and so have many others who lost people to gun violence that he cares nothing about, and now suffered from. 

So just because Liberals dont share his views, he voted to take their HC away? I care about him as much as he cares about me. Dont wish people harm, but when it happens to bad people, I also dont care. 

 

[bigmarc27]

People want me to care about a guy who is against gun laws and gets money from the NRA while standing in the Rose Garden celebrating voting to destroy millions and millions of lives because he is a person and thats what people think the right thing is to do? 

Jeez man. 

He wasnt the only person shot either. 

 

[Mavis]

I hope the hurting heals.

Im sure it will for him, he has great health care, unlike the peopel who voted for him.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

So do the people who are losing their healthcare and so have many others who lost people to gun violence that he cares nothing about, and now suffered from. 

So just because Liberals dont share his views, he voted to take their HC away? I care about him as much as he cares about me. Dont wish people harm, but when it happens to bad people, I also dont care. 

You don't care so much that you're posting in here multiple times to make what point?

 

[MarvinTScamper]

People want me to care about a guy who is against gun laws and gets money from the NRA while standing in the Rose Garden celebrating voting to destroy millions and millions of lives because he is a person and thats what people think the right thing is to do? 

get help, soon.

edit to add: this is exactly the mindset of the shooter, I'd imagine.

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

Im sure it will for him, he has great health care, unlike the peopel who voted for him.

Shalom

 

[Boston]

get help, soon.

Unfortunately there is no help for political bigots...

 

[Mavis]

Jeez man. 

He wasnt the only person shot either. 

Typical of the internet, trying to be a hero with your remark. You would have noticed I made no mention about not caring about them. Show that fake care because you think its expected. 7 days from now, you wont care, per usual.

 

[Jobber]

For once, Trump makes a very good and timely statement.  It should be all of our sentiments at this time.   

Trump is still asleep. This was probably one of his aides. He'll be pissed about this statement when he wakes up.

 

[Mavis]

You don't care so much that you're posting in here multiple times to make what point?

I respond to peopel who quote me, but you know that, quote me again. i will respond. 

 

[Mavis]

get help, soon.

edit to add: this is exactly the mindset of the shooter, I'd imagine.

So you care more about one guy than millions? You should seek that help you recommend. 

 

[bigmarc27]

Typical of the internet, trying to be a hero with your remark. You would have noticed I made no mention about not caring about them. Show that fake care because you think its expected. 7 days from now, you wont care, per usual.

so·ci·o·path

ˈsōsēōˌpaTH/

noun

a person with a personality disorder manifesting itself in extreme antisocial attitudes and behavior and a lack of conscience.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

I respond to peopel who quote me, but you know that, quote me again. i will respond. 

I'm pretty sure no one quoted you before you started posting in this thread that you claim you don't care about so much.  Nice try.  Now I'm going to stop responding to you and just watch you show the rest of us how much you continue to not care.

 

[Mavis]

get help, soon.

edit to add: this is exactly the mindset of the shooter, I'd imagine.

This is exactly the mindset of someone who is only against violence when it is against his party.

 

[adonis]

Yes, because he has parents, family, and friends who care about him.

Just because someone doesn't share your political views doesn't make them subhuman.  At the end of the day we are all Americans and this attack is terrible for our country, and is terrible in terms of another innocent human being killed.  

So do the people who are losing their healthcare and so have many others who lost people to gun violence that he cares nothing about, and now suffered from. 

So just because Liberals dont share his views, he voted to take their HC away? I care about him as much as he cares about me. Dont wish people harm, but when it happens to bad people, I also dont care. 

Just because he doesn't want the government to be responsible for health care doesn't mean he is a bad person.  He can think, wrongly imo, that people are actually better off with a different system...or perhaps he has strong views on what the government should and shouldn't do and hates that folks are hurt but thinks harming the country by having Obamacare is worse.

You can disagree with someone without demonizing them.  Seeing your political opponents as bad people, in general, is a bad approach.

 

[Mavis]

so·ci·o·path

ˈsōsēōˌpaTH/

noun

a person with a personality disorder manifesting itself in extreme antisocial attitudes and behavior and a lack of conscience.

Perfect definition of Trump. 

 

[Mavis]

Just because he doesn't want the government to be responsible for health care doesn't mean he is a bad person.

Nope, celebrating with kegs after you vote to remove them from healthcare does.