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Craziness
Author: BobR
Date: 06/14/2017 12:24:19
Yesterday Jeff Sessions took his elfin little self to Congress to testify. He spent the time being fawned over by Republicans and "conveniently" forgetting everything that happened when questioned by Democrats (and Republicans with a smidge of integrity). How does one get to that level in our government while managing to forget everything?
This morning, there was a shooting at a ball field about a mile from our house. It's located between a YMCA and the dog park where we take our dogs. There was a congressional softball team practicing that were the apparent targets. According to news reports, "dozens of shots" were fired, injuring four people. One of them was House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA); another one apparently was a security officer. The shooter is supposedly in custody. I am certain this story will develop more fully throughout the day.
We are heading for Minneapolis this morning for HomebrewCon. Perhaps this was the right time to get out of dodge while all this craziness seems to ramp up ever more each day.
This morning, there was a shooting at a ball field about a mile from our house. It's located between a YMCA and the dog park where we take our dogs. There was a congressional softball team practicing that were the apparent targets. According to news reports, "dozens of shots" were fired, injuring four people. One of them was House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA); another one apparently was a security officer. The shooter is supposedly in custody. I am certain this story will develop more fully throughout the day.
We are heading for Minneapolis this morning for HomebrewCon. Perhaps this was the right time to get out of dodge while all this craziness seems to ramp up ever more each day.
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Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 06/14/2017 12:39:12
trojanrabbit on 06/14/2017 12:39:12
Well, if you mean being dead as being in custody, you're right.
I'll give it a few days for the gunman's history to be investigated...but I've been told STAY AWAY FROM THE FOX NEWS CHATS!!!!!!
I'll give it a few days for the gunman's history to be investigated...but I've been told STAY AWAY FROM THE FOX NEWS CHATS!!!!!!
Comment by 
wickedpam on 06/14/2017 12:52:09
wickedpam on 06/14/2017 12:52:09
Morning 
You guys travel safe :hug:
You guys travel safe :hug:
Comment by wickedpam on 06/14/2017 12:58:35
wickedpam on 06/14/2017 12:58:35
So one of the things I heard on TOP this morning was that Moe Brooks called into a radio station in Louisiana to report the shooting - um why?
Comment by trojanrabbit on 06/14/2017 13:01:34
Because Scalise is a LA congressman?
trojanrabbit on 06/14/2017 13:01:34
Quote by wickedpam:
So one of the things I heard on TOP this morning was that Moe Brooks called into a radio station in Louisiana to report the shooting - um why?
Because Scalise is a LA congressman?
Comment by wickedpam on 06/14/2017 13:05:14
I mean why call the media right out of the gate. Seemed a little callous.
wickedpam on 06/14/2017 13:05:14
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by wickedpam:
So one of the things I heard on TOP this morning was that Moe Brooks called into a radio station in Louisiana to report the shooting - um why?
Because Scalise is a LA congressman?
I mean why call the media right out of the gate. Seemed a little callous.
Comment by 
Raine on 06/14/2017 13:08:50
Raine on 06/14/2017 13:08:50
This is surreal.
This is all too surreal.
This is all too surreal.
Comment by wickedpam on 06/14/2017 13:12:08
wickedpam on 06/14/2017 13:12:08
Quote by Raine:
This is surreal.
This is all too surreal.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 06/14/2017 13:18:59
Mondobubba on 06/14/2017 13:18:59
As a near professional level asshole, do you know how hard it is for my not make snarky comments about this?
Comment by 
Scoopster on 06/14/2017 13:20:53
Scoopster on 06/14/2017 13:20:53
Mornin' all.. 
Not to be mean during this time of tragedy, but the words that come to mind are "hoisted by his own petard".
Not to be mean during this time of tragedy, but the words that come to mind are "hoisted by his own petard".
Comment by wickedpam on 06/14/2017 13:21:46
About as hard it is for me not to fashion a fancy tinfoil hat with some of the reports from congress critters.
Obviously I hope and pray that everyone is going to be ok. But so far its gone from reports of a rifle to a semi automatic to lots of ammo. Pretty soon they will be warding off Loki and his goons.
wickedpam on 06/14/2017 13:21:46
Quote by Mondobubba:
As a near professional level asshole, do you know how hard it is for my not make snarky comments about this?
About as hard it is for me not to fashion a fancy tinfoil hat with some of the reports from congress critters.
Obviously I hope and pray that everyone is going to be ok. But so far its gone from reports of a rifle to a semi automatic to lots of ammo. Pretty soon they will be warding off Loki and his goons.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/14/2017 13:28:10
Scoop, you have broken my floodgates. Where were all the "good guys with guns?" Virginia is concealed carry state. Why weren't all these gun loving Republicans packing? Are they going start banging the gong for stricter gun control now?
Ahhh. I feel better. Now that I have let the bilious snark out I can be properly sympathetic.
Mondobubba on 06/14/2017 13:28:10
Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all..
Not to be mean during this time of tragedy, but the words that come to mind are "hoisted by his own petard".
Scoop, you have broken my floodgates. Where were all the "good guys with guns?" Virginia is concealed carry state. Why weren't all these gun loving Republicans packing? Are they going start banging the gong for stricter gun control now?
Ahhh. I feel better. Now that I have let the bilious snark out I can be properly sympathetic.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 06/14/2017 13:39:27
trojanrabbit on 06/14/2017 13:39:27
And now I hear that the gunman is still alive.
So I fail to adhere to my initial statement, to say nothing until things get settled a bit.
So I fail to adhere to my initial statement, to say nothing until things get settled a bit.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/14/2017 13:41:27
Well at the very least there was a minimum detail of Capitol Police on site. But they were completely outmatched - this guy fired 50+ shots in a few seconds from an AR-15. The problem here isn't the lack of police presence but THE FUCKING ASSAULT RIFLES IN THE HANDS OF PEOPLE WHO SHOULDNT FUCKING HAVE THEM!!!!
Scoopster on 06/14/2017 13:41:27
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all..
Not to be mean during this time of tragedy, but the words that come to mind are "hoisted by his own petard".
Scoop, you have broken my floodgates. Where were all the "good guys with guns?" Virginia is concealed carry state. Why weren't all these gun loving Republicans packing? Are they going start banging the gong for stricter gun control now?
Ahhh. I feel better. Now that I have let the bilious snark out I can be properly sympathetic.
Well at the very least there was a minimum detail of Capitol Police on site. But they were completely outmatched - this guy fired 50+ shots in a few seconds from an AR-15. The problem here isn't the lack of police presence but THE FUCKING ASSAULT RIFLES IN THE HANDS OF PEOPLE WHO SHOULDNT FUCKING HAVE THEM!!!!
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/14/2017 13:56:49
Scoop, you are missing my irony here.
Mondobubba on 06/14/2017 13:56:49
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all..
Not to be mean during this time of tragedy, but the words that come to mind are "hoisted by his own petard".
Scoop, you have broken my floodgates. Where were all the "good guys with guns?" Virginia is concealed carry state. Why weren't all these gun loving Republicans packing? Are they going start banging the gong for stricter gun control now?
Ahhh. I feel better. Now that I have let the bilious snark out I can be properly sympathetic.
Well at the very least there was a minimum detail of Capitol Police on site. But they were completely outmatched - this guy fired 50+ shots in a few seconds from an AR-15. The problem here isn't the lack of police presence but THE FUCKING ASSAULT RIFLES IN THE HANDS OF PEOPLE WHO SHOULDNT FUCKING HAVE THEM!!!!
Scoop, you are missing my irony here.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 06/14/2017 13:59:33
Will in Chicago on 06/14/2017 13:59:33
I am sorry to learn about the shooting. As soon as I heard, I was worried for Bob, Raine, and the pups in addition to the members of Congress and the police officers.
I am tired of violence in our culture. I live in the shadows of a major city, where there are neighborhoods where there are fatal shootings each weekend.
I am tired of violence in our culture. I live in the shadows of a major city, where there are neighborhoods where there are fatal shootings each weekend.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 06/14/2017 14:01:24
Will in Chicago on 06/14/2017 14:01:24
The problem with the Libertarian argument on gun control is that it is far easier to get an AR-15 than a teaching license. (I have yet more paperwork to deal with on a new license.) Also, at the risk of sounding cynical, the only thing that limits some people from doing as they will is the existence of laws.
Comment by 
TriSec on 06/14/2017 14:02:32
TriSec on 06/14/2017 14:02:32
Clearly, it's the end times. I didn't hear about the shooting until later. I've been astounded by the fire in London.
Comment by wickedpam on 06/14/2017 14:42:22
wickedpam on 06/14/2017 14:42:22
Congressional accounts of Shooting
What I got from that was Mo Brooks is an ass and good on Flake for getting in contact with Scalise's wife asap.
What I got from that was Mo Brooks is an ass and good on Flake for getting in contact with Scalise's wife asap.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/14/2017 17:26:06
Scoopster on 06/14/2017 17:26:06
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/14/2017 18:30:09
No, Scoop, a hearing was canceled. You know these fuckers will quietly bring this back later.
Mondobubba on 06/14/2017 18:30:09
No, Scoop, a hearing was canceled. You know these fuckers will quietly bring this back later.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/14/2017 19:36:12
Yeah probably.. which is pretty fucked up. One of their colleagues was stricken as a result of their blatant inaction and their response so far has been 'EVIL VIOLENT DEMOCRATS MUST PAY'
Scoopster on 06/14/2017 19:36:12
Quote by Mondobubba:
No, Scoop, a hearing was canceled. You know these fuckers will quietly bring this back later.
Yeah probably.. which is pretty fucked up. One of their colleagues was stricken as a result of their blatant inaction and their response so far has been 'EVIL VIOLENT DEMOCRATS MUST PAY'