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58Sunliner

(5,021 posts)
Sun Jul 14, 2024, 12:24 AM Jul 2024

I believe Trump and the republicans own this shooting.

They have espoused violent rhetoric for years, supported political violence when it suits their goals. That someone who is a registered republican picks up a gun to settle differences in policy or perception is a by-product of their hate and their extremism. They are trying to say we are responsible when this act is a product of the grooming of their base. Reminds me of gang warfare or the mafia.

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I believe Trump and the republicans own this shooting. (Original Post) 58Sunliner Jul 2024 OP
of course they do Skittles Jul 2024 #1
It will be interesting how the right wing media handles this Ohioboy Jul 2024 #2
Republicans made it possible for that 20 year old to legally buy the assault rifle he used. SunSeeker Jul 2024 #3
They should be happy he didn't have a bump stock. Emile Jul 2024 #4
They should but things are never their fault! Hope22 Jul 2024 #5
They are the party who doesn't want gun control and want LisaL Jul 2024 #6

Ohioboy

(3,538 posts)
2. It will be interesting how the right wing media handles this
Sun Jul 14, 2024, 02:49 AM
Jul 2024

From what I read, he was not only a republican but a gun enthusiast. Those are two things the righties aren't gonna want to talk about.

SunSeeker

(54,200 posts)
3. Republicans made it possible for that 20 year old to legally buy the assault rifle he used.
Sun Jul 14, 2024, 03:02 AM
Jul 2024

Assault rifles would still be banned if it weren't for Republicans.

LisaL

(46,805 posts)
6. They are the party who doesn't want gun control and want
Sun Jul 14, 2024, 03:22 AM
Jul 2024

people to be able to legally own assault weapons. The shooter wasn't even 21 yet, so would be legally unable to drink but could buy an assault rifle.

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