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Re: WTF, over. Another shooting. In DC
« Reply #25 on: August 15, 2012, 10:01:50 PM »
so far none of the hysteria you see for other shootings.
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Re: WTF, over. Another shooting. In DC
« Reply #26 on: August 15, 2012, 10:23:14 PM »
Quote from: gunsmith on August 15, 2012, 10:01:50 PM
so far none of the hysteria you see for other shootings.

Security guard does what he's paid to do.  Except for the fact that the guard was likely disarmed, so there's an extra measure of gumption displayed on his part, it is pretty much a non-story.

I assume the security guard was without firearm?  Probably, or the big brave gunman would have thought better of his pursuing his crusade having his tantrum.
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Re: WTF, over. Another shooting. In DC
« Reply #27 on: August 15, 2012, 10:43:51 PM »
Quote from: gunsmith on August 15, 2012, 10:01:50 PM
so far none of the hysteria you see for other shootings.

That's because the shooter was not a Muslim. Americans only really care if the shooter is Muslim.


And, hey, does anybody else remember a certain poster here being all incredulous about the idea of someone rushing an active shooter?  =D
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Re: WTF, over. Another shooting. In DC
« Reply #28 on: August 15, 2012, 10:54:46 PM »
Quote from: fistful on August 15, 2012, 10:43:51 PM
That's because the shooter was not a Muslim. Americans only really care if the shooter is Muslim.


And, hey, does anybody else remember a certain poster here being all incredulous about the idea of someone rushing an active shooter?  =D

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Re: WTF, over. Another shooting. In DC
« Reply #29 on: August 15, 2012, 11:09:42 PM »
On the second bit, I was teasing someone else.
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Re: WTF, over. Another shooting. In DC
« Reply #30 on: August 16, 2012, 10:13:42 AM »
Quote from: Hawkmoon on August 15, 2012, 06:12:23 PM
Like what?

a) Purchase guns?

b) Ride the Metro (from East Falls Church)?

c) Impound cars parked in Metro parking lots?

Of note, I simply cannot fathom how he even got the gun into DC because not only is it illegal to carry handguns in DC, and the gun and magazines he had were illegal per se in DC, it is also illegal to carry a gun onto the Metro (even though there aren't any metal detectors and backpacks are VERY rarely checked.)

OBVIOUSLY we didn't pass enough laws to stop him. The only solution is to make what he did EVEN MORE illegal.
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Re: WTF, over. Another shooting. In DC
« Reply #31 on: August 16, 2012, 12:05:29 PM »
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Re: WTF, over. Another shooting. In DC
« Reply #32 on: August 16, 2012, 12:33:02 PM »
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He's been charged with assault with intent to kill and with bringing a firearm across state lines.

Per se, not a crime.  Probably not accurate reporting.
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Re: WTF, over. Another shooting. In DC
« Reply #33 on: August 16, 2012, 12:40:03 PM »
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Authorities found a box of ammunition and 15 Chick-fil-A sandwiches in his backpack.

No one needs that many Chik-fil-a sandwiches....there should be a law against high-sandwich-capacity backpacks...
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Re: WTF, over. Another shooting. In DC
« Reply #34 on: August 16, 2012, 12:44:15 PM »
Quote from: Battle Monkey of Zardoz on August 16, 2012, 12:05:29 PM
Beginning to look like the shooter is a left tard. I'm sure the MSM will be right on this.

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Can we use names like that, and it's not a violation of the "nicknames" sticky up top when it's a despicable criminal?

I mean, where does one draw the line, because I'm completely and honestly convinced our POTUS is a despicable criminal too.  >:D
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Re: WTF, over. Another shooting. In DC
« Reply #35 on: August 16, 2012, 12:57:55 PM »
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No one needs that many Chik-fil-a sandwiches....there should be a law against high-sandwich-capacity backpacks...

No honest man needs a Chi-Fil-A sandwich smaller than a canned ham.
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Re: WTF, over. Another shooting. In DC
« Reply #36 on: August 16, 2012, 07:30:31 PM »
Quote from: brimic on August 16, 2012, 12:57:55 PM
No honest man needs a Chi-Fil-A sandwich smaller than a canned ham.
No honest man needs a chik-fil-a of any size - they taste disgusting.
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Re: WTF, over. Another shooting. In DC
« Reply #37 on: August 16, 2012, 08:09:43 PM »
Quote from: makattak on August 16, 2012, 10:13:42 AM
Of note, I simply cannot fathom how he even got the gun into DC because not only is it illegal to carry handguns in DC, and the gun and magazines he had were illegal per se in DC, it is also illegal to carry a gun onto the Metro (even though there aren't any metal detectors and backpacks are VERY rarely checked.)

OBVIOUSLY we didn't pass enough laws to stop him. The only solution is to make what he did EVEN MORE illegal.

He probably couldn't read the signs that told him that the gun was illegal....we need to spend more on literacy programs to prevent more bloodshed....
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Re: WTF, over. Another shooting. In DC
« Reply #38 on: August 16, 2012, 08:11:45 PM »
Quote from: seeker_two on August 16, 2012, 08:09:43 PM
He probably couldn't read the signs that told him that the gun was illegal....we need to spend more on literacy programs to prevent more bloodshed....

I propose we make illiteracy illegal.
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Re: WTF, over. Another shooting. In DC
« Reply #39 on: August 16, 2012, 08:17:58 PM »
Point of clarification.  Shootee was not a "security guard" but the building manager/maintenance guy.   Unarmed.  So kudos to him for going after the shooter after being shot.
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Re: WTF, over. Another shooting. In DC
« Reply #40 on: August 16, 2012, 11:33:44 PM »
Quote from: Jamisjockey on August 16, 2012, 08:11:45 PM
I propose we make illiteracy illegal.

And regulate signs....no one needs a sign with more than ten words in it....
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Re: WTF, over. Another shooting. In DC
« Reply #41 on: August 17, 2012, 12:53:59 AM »
Quote from: seeker_two on August 16, 2012, 11:33:44 PM
And regulate signs....no one needs a sign with more than ten words in it....

No carry guns here
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Re: WTF, over. Another shooting. In DC
« Reply #42 on: August 17, 2012, 12:57:00 AM »
Quote from: scout26 on August 16, 2012, 08:17:58 PM
Point of clarification.  Shootee was not a "security guard" but the building manager/maintenance guy.   Unarmed.  So kudos to him for going after the shooter after being shot.

No joke.  Anyone who goes hands on with an active shooter has earned my respect.
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Re: WTF, over. Another shooting. In DC
« Reply #43 on: August 17, 2012, 09:53:35 AM »
http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/16/us/dc-shooting-blame/index.html

S.P.L.C. pointed to as partly responsible for the FRC shooting due to their labeling of the FRC as an "extremist hate group." SPLC promptly backpedals claiming that sole responsibility lays with the person who pulled the trigger and couldn't possibly have anything to do with them. The hypocrisy is rank and stifling, but I suppose I shouldn't expect anything less.
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Re: WTF, over. Another shooting. In DC
« Reply #44 on: August 17, 2012, 10:29:53 AM »
Quote from: kgbsquirrel on August 17, 2012, 09:53:35 AM
http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/16/us/dc-shooting-blame/index.html

S.P.L.C. pointed to as partly responsible for the FRC shooting due to their labeling of the FRC as an "extremist hate group." SPLC promptly backpedals claiming that sole responsibility lays with the person who pulled the trigger and couldn't possibly have anything to do with them. The hypocrisy is rank and stifling, but I suppose I shouldn't expect anything less.

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Re: WTF, over. Another shooting. In DC
« Reply #45 on: August 17, 2012, 10:36:34 AM »
Quote from: kgbsquirrel on August 17, 2012, 09:53:35 AM
http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/16/us/dc-shooting-blame/index.html

S.P.L.C. pointed to as partly responsible for the FRC shooting due to their labeling of the FRC as an "extremist hate group." SPLC promptly backpedals claiming that sole responsibility lays with the person who pulled the trigger and couldn't possibly have anything to do with them. The hypocrisy is rank and stifling, but I suppose I shouldn't expect anything less.

Ain't that the pot calling the kettle.....oh, wait.....
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