[Timo]

From an historical perspective, there's nothing new about political protests, here in the U.S., or anywhere else. It may be entirely possible that the Congresswoman wasn't even shot in any form of political protest, at all. But, during my lifetime, i've seen both the angry left and the angry right rise up in various forms of political protest. During the 60s, the far left decried the Vietnam War, bombings, guns, and quite literally any other form of violence. I know there were some exceptions, but the essential rule was "Give peace a chance." Today, however, the far left has been replaced by the far right. The protests are roughly equal in size and media stature, but what differes to no small degree is the message. People who espouse a "leftist" view are put down on public hit lists. Images of people are shown with crosshairs, as if looking through a rifle scope. Violence toward those we disagree with is a much larger part of the accepted message being forced from within this country. Where as the angry left does not like guns and violence, the angry right sees those very means as their only way to get what they want.

Anybody else see a civil war brewing?

[Mesuge]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('felmetk', 'r')estore sanity!

[NiKfUrY69]

Lotsa BS, couple shiny nuggets.

Odd, that in a state that protects a citizen's rights to "open carry" (hog leg, strap on style), everyone was too "PC" to do so. Or a licensed CC?

Funny too, at OpenCarry.Org, their logo is "A Right Unexercised is a Right Lost". In this case "A Right Unexercised is a Life Lost".

Gotta ask tho. Where were all the right wing, law abiding gun owners? I always hear how one person with a gun could have made all the difference.

Uh... when is that "Cowboy Up" event gonna happen? I call conservative gun owner fail.

Cudos to the old lady that grabbed the pistol magazine. Zippy oughta be glad she wasn't pack'n, cause he'd be dead now.

End results;

* Nutjob is declared nutjob and unstable to stand trial.

* Gibbons pulls thru - she's a tough gal.

* Both parties and pundits point fingers and accuse, blah, blah. Different event, same tactics.

* Pending gun controls. More restrictions. More body/cavity searches. Zieg Heil, Comrades - yer pik.

Nothing new, boring...

Later - NiK

ps. Cloud9 - nice inputs.

[PrestonSturges]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('deMolay', 'T')he point is the Leftwing Lamestream Media and their shills are just as guilty or more so than the right side of the political spectrum for throwing gasoline on the fire.

[Ludi]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('NiKfUrY69', '
')
* Pending gun controls. More restrictions.

[eastbay]

I implore upon all of you to please not pollute this thread with filth and cruelty. Many are dead. Many are injured. A US Congresswoman is fighting for her life. Show some respect.

[TheAntiDoomer]

[PrestonSturges]

Honestly, party affiliation doesn't seem to mean much to insane people.

I'd mention some names, but they are also famous for sueing people.

I think it's more significant that he was part of the conspiracy subculture which is overwhelmingly right wing.

[mos6507]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('deMolay', '
')The point is the Leftwing Lamestream Media

[vision-master]

Would de-Mole get thrown out of the Teabaggers Party for his insane antics?

[PrestonSturges]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('mos6507', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('deMolay', '
')The point is the Leftwing Lamestream Media

[Cog]

The important part, in reference to the brain injured Congresswoman, is there is a provision in the US Constitution to remove her and replace her with someone else.


$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'U')S Constitution
Article 1

Section. 5. Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members, and a Majority of each shall constitute a Quorum to do Business; but a smaller Number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the Attendance of absent Members, in such Manner, and under such Penalties as each House may provide.

Each House may determine the Rules of its Proceedings, punish its Members for disorderly Behaviour, and, with the Concurrence of two thirds, expel a Member.

[vision-master]

Why wuzn't Raygun removed?

[Shar_Lamagne]

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[Keith_McClary]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('SeaGypsy', 'H')e won't get the chance, he's going to be declared unfit for trial so nothing gets said except by his doctors. My bet is.

[PrestonSturges]

Members of the Senate are allowed to go completely senile in office, and at any given time there are a couple that are entirely out to lunch.

A couple years ago in a Senate hearing Robert Byrd went on a rambling story about how much he loved his little dog. He was gone baby gone.

[Carlhole]

Man, if I had a face like that, I'd get a job in Hollywood as a stereotypical serial-killer.

[Pretorian]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Carlhole', '
')Man, if I had a face like that, I'd get a job in Hollywood as a stereotypical serial-killer.

[PrestonSturges]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Pretorian', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Carlhole', '
')Man, if I had a face like that, I'd get a job in Hollywood as a stereotypical serial-killer.

[Shar_Lamagne]

Giffords' own words to Palin

Is it any wonder Palin scrubbed her site immediately following the shooting?