jclalor 12 #1 January 8, 2011 A very sad day. http://www.examiner.com/conservative-in-national/breaking-news-arizona-congresswoman-a-critic-of-obama-shot-the-head Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doughboyshred 0 #2 January 8, 2011 QuoteUpdate 1:43 EST: Giffords name and disrict were one of those "targeted" by Sarah Palin's political action committee in 2010. Giffords' district was targeted and put in crosshairs, literally, on the Palin PAC website. The work of a right wing nutjob, perhaps? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #3 January 8, 2011 Hard to comment since the story in your link seems to have been pulled off the site.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #4 January 8, 2011 CNN confirms. RIPMike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #5 January 8, 2011 Quote Quote Update 1:43 EST: Giffords name and disrict were one of those "targeted" by Sarah Palin's political action committee in 2010. Giffords' district was targeted and put in crosshairs, literally, on the Palin PAC website. The work of a right wing nutjob, perhaps? How about just a nutjob? Your post was predicted that is for sure"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #6 January 8, 2011 QuoteQuoteHard to comment since the story in your link seems to have been pulled off the site. They are saying now she is still alive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #7 January 8, 2011 The link is back up and working and she is being reported as dead now.May she Rest in Peace. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #8 January 8, 2011 QuoteQuoteUpdate 1:43 EST: Giffords name and disrict were one of those "targeted" by Sarah Palin's political action committee in 2010. Giffords' district was targeted and put in crosshairs, literally, on the Palin PAC website. The work of a right wing nutjob, perhaps? *rolls eyes*Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
434 2 #9 January 8, 2011 Go to war against the right wing nut heads, and wipe them out. Whos BAD? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #10 January 8, 2011 Quote The link is back up and working and she is being reported as dead now.May she Rest in Peace. Matt Conflicting reports - her press secretary says she's still in surgery.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #11 January 8, 2011 Live coverage here in TN says she was "pronounced dead" 16 minutes. Seems a bit chaotic at the moment. Kind of reminds me of when President Reagon was shot, the information chaos that is. MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doughboyshred 0 #12 January 8, 2011 Well, it could have been a left wing nutjob, since she was vocal about restricting immigration. Obviously it was a politically motivated killing. Palin was criticized for potentially inciting violence with her targeted cross hairs imagery. Now one of her "targets" has been shot in the head. Not a far reach to assume it was a right wing nutjob that pulled the trigger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #13 January 8, 2011 QuoteQuote***Update 1:43 EST: Giffords name and disrict were one of those "targeted" by Sarah Palin's political action committee in 2010. Giffords' district was targeted and put in crosshairs, literally, on the Palin PAC website. The work of a right wing nutjob, perhaps? You don't joke about guns at airports and you don't joke about guns with politicians. This was beyond Palin's comprehension. Bachman also spoke of "second amendment solutions" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #14 January 8, 2011 Is it just me or is there some kind of sick irony in that most of the video I can see is coming from local station KGUN?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #15 January 8, 2011 QuoteWell, it could have been a left wing nutjob, since she was vocal about restricting immigration. Obviously it was a politically motivated killing. Palin was criticized for potentially inciting violence with her targeted cross hairs imagery. Now one of her "targets" has been shot in the head. Not a far reach to assume it was a right wing nutjob that pulled the trigger. Well, Obama urged latino voters to "punish our enemies", it was in Arizona and Giffords was for stronger borders - so, not a far reach to assume it was a left-wing nutjob that pulled the trigger.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #16 January 8, 2011 QuoteQuoteUpdate 1:43 EST: Giffords name and disrict were one of those "targeted" by Sarah Palin's political action committee in 2010. Giffords' district was targeted and put in crosshairs, literally, on the Palin PAC website. The work of a right wing nutjob, perhaps? As long as everyone is prematurely throwing out blame and ridiculous speculation how about: left-wing nutjob takes out dem congressman that is not "playing ball" believing it would automatically be blamed on a right-wing nutjob. 2 birds with one stone, so to speak. There are plenty of nutjobs on all sides to go around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 318 #17 January 8, 2011 Quote A very sad day. http://www.examiner.com/conservative-in-national/breaking-news-arizona-congresswoman-a-critic-of-obama-shot-the-head This is insane. Regardless of the motivation. She was there doing exactly what she was elected to do: listening to her constituents. I'll refrain from making comments about any political leanings or motivation of the shooter until solid information about that is available.See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #18 January 8, 2011 QuoteQuoteQuoteWell, it could have been a left wing nutjob, since she was vocal about restricting immigration. Obviously it was a politically motivated killing. Palin was criticized for potentially inciting violence with her targeted cross hairs imagery. Now one of her "targets" has been shot in the head. Not a far reach to assume it was a right wing nutjob that pulled the trigger. Well, Obama urged latino voters to "punish our enemies", it was in Arizona and Giffords was for stronger borders - so, not a far reach to assume it was a left-wing nutjob that pulled the trigger. It's not like the tea baggers were displaying guns at rallies to protest Democratic members of Congress. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #19 January 8, 2011 The most up to date news on this. She si still fighting, according to Washington Post This lady really was just doing her job. And it's a really sad freaking commentary when within the first few minutes/posts, someone has to chime in with "it was a right wing nut job." Maybe it was. Maybe it was a left wing nut job. Maybe it wes a nutjob with no particular political views. Maybe it was, an independant political nutter. For fuck's sake, you have no idea what happened, and there are other things than spewing your false dichotomy, left vs right BULLSHIT.witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #20 January 8, 2011 QuoteIt's not like the tea baggers were displaying guns at rallies to protest Democratic members of Congress. Yeah, damn those White people showing up with guns, anyway. Oh, wait...Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #21 January 8, 2011 QuoteThe most up to date news on this. She si still fighting, according to Washington Post This lady really was just doing her job. And it's a really sad freaking commentary when within the first few minutes/posts, someone has to chime in with "it was a right wing nut job." Maybe it was. Maybe it was a left wing nut job. Maybe it wes a nutjob with no particular political views. Maybe it was, an independant political nutter. For fuck's sake, you have no idea what happened, and there are other things than spewing your false dichotomy, left vs right BULLSHIT. It had to be nanothermite! I believe it to be a Way Leftwing Republican illegal terrorist.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #22 January 8, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Well, it could have been a left wing nutjob, since she was vocal about restricting immigration. Obviously it was a politically motivated killing. Palin was criticized for potentially inciting violence with her targeted cross hairs imagery. Now one of her "targets" has been shot in the head. Not a far reach to assume it was a right wing nutjob that pulled the trigger. Well, Obama urged latino voters to "punish our enemies", it was in Arizona and Giffords was for stronger borders - so, not a far reach to assume it was a left-wing nutjob that pulled the trigger. It's not like the tea baggers were displaying guns at rallies to protest Democratic members of Congress. Yeah, because all those right wing libertarian leaning gun rights activists really hate representatives who co-sponsor gun-rights legislation. Can any of you do a little checking before spouting off at the mouth? Quote H.R.197 Latest Title: National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009 I mean, with five minutes of basic googling, who wouldn't think NRA folks want to use her for target practice. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doughboyshred 0 #23 January 8, 2011 QuoteThe most up to date news on this. She si still fighting, according to Washington Post This lady really was just doing her job. And it's a really sad freaking commentary when within the first few minutes/posts, someone has to chime in with "it was a right wing nut job." Maybe it was. Maybe it was a left wing nut job. Maybe it wes a nutjob with no particular political views. Maybe it was, an independant political nutter. For fuck's sake, you have no idea what happened, and there are other things than spewing your false dichotomy, left vs right BULLSHIT. No, what's bullshit is that the right wing of this country has been consistently ramping up the violent rhetoric for the last couple years. Bachman and Palin have been at the forefront of this movement along with Beck and Hannity. QuoteRIGHT-WING VIOLENCE.... In light of the shootings at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in D.C. this afternoon, allegedly committed by white supremacist James Von Brunn, Matt Yglesias noted, "I hope that everyone who mau-maued the Department of Homeland Security for expressing concern about this kind of thing feel appropriately ashamed of themselves." It's hardly an unreasonable point. Two months ago, Richard Poplawski, a right-wing extremist, allegedly gunned down three police officers in Pittsburgh, in part because he feared the non-existent "Obama gun ban." A few weeks ago, Scott Roeder, another right-wing extremist, allegedly assassinated Dr. George Tiller in Kansas. A few hours ago, Von Brunn, another right-wing extremist, allegedly opened fire at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. There are other recent examples that bear similar characteristics. http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/archives/individual/2009_06/018561.php Of course, it could have been a left wing nutjob, but this is an internet forum, what else are we supposed to besides speculate?????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #24 January 8, 2011 QuoteQuoteThe most up to date news on this. She si still fighting, according to Washington Post This lady really was just doing her job. And it's a really sad freaking commentary when within the first few minutes/posts, someone has to chime in with "it was a right wing nut job." Maybe it was. Maybe it was a left wing nut job. Maybe it wes a nutjob with no particular political views. Maybe it was, an independant political nutter. For fuck's sake, you have no idea what happened, and there are other things than spewing your false dichotomy, left vs right BULLSHIT. No, what's bullshit is that the right wing of this country has been consistently ramping up the violent rhetoric for the last couple years. Bachman and Palin have been at the forefront of this movement along with Beck and Hannity. I refer you to the post directly above yours. QuoteOf course, it could have been a left wing nutjob, but this is an internet forum, what else are we supposed to besides speculate?????? Rather than speculate blindly based on your own predjudices, you can at least look for basic facts before insinuating things. Or we can talk about it without coming to conclusions, and wait for facts to come out.witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #25 January 8, 2011 QuoteNo, what's bullshit is that the right wing of this country has been consistently ramping up the violent rhetoric for the last couple years. Bachman and Palin have been at the forefront of this movement along with Beck and Hannity. And the left wing has been consistently ramping up the violence - I refer you to SEIU terrorizing the banking execs, beating up old men passing out flags at a town hall meeting and biting off fingers. QuoteRIGHT-WING VIOLENCE.... In light of the shootings at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in D.C. this afternoon, allegedly committed by white supremacist James Von Brunn, Matt Yglesias noted, "I hope that everyone who mau-maued the Department of Homeland Security for expressing concern about this kind of thing feel appropriately ashamed of themselves." That would be the same James Von Brunn whose writings showed extreme hatred for the 'neo-cons' (now WHERE have I heard that term bandied about, and by whom?) Bush and McCain, yes?Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites