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chowder66

(11,852 posts)
Mon Jan 16, 2023, 07:57 PM Jan 2023

Former Republican candidate arrested in shootings targeting Democratic politicians' homes

Last edited Mon Jan 16, 2023, 09:54 PM - Edit history (1)

Source: Albuquerque Journal

The Albuquerque Police Department has arrested Solomon Pena, an unsuccessful Republican candidate for the House District 14 seat in the South Valley, in connection with the shootings at local Democratic politicians’ homes, the police chief announced Monday afternoon.

“Pena, an unsuccessful legislative candidate in the 2022 election, is accused of conspiring with, and paying four other men to shoot at the homes of two county commissioners and two state legislators,” Chief Harold Medina said.

APD had been investigating six shootings from Dec. 4 through Jan. 5 where bullets were fired into Democratic elected officials homes or near others offices.

On Dec. 4 eight shots were fired into County Commissioner Adriann Barboa’s Southeast Albuquerque home. On Dec. 11 more than 12 bullets hit County Commissioner Debbie O’Malley’s North Valley home. Sometime in early December, state Rep. Javier Martinez’s home was shot up, although the damage was not found until after the investigation into the other shootings was announced. On Jan. 3, shots rang out at state Rep. Linda Lopez’s home and three bullets went through her daughter’s bedroom as the 10-year-old slept.


Read more: https://www.abqjournal.com/2565117/solomon-pena-arrested-in-shootings-targeting-new-mexico-democratic-politicians-homes.html

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Former Republican candidate arrested in shootings targeting Democratic politicians' homes (Original Post) chowder66 Jan 2023 OP
SMH being republican is now equated with being mad. truthisfreedom Jan 2023 #1
It's very disturbing to say the least. chowder66 Jan 2023 #2
+1 n/t area51 Jan 2023 #4
Hiring other people to do this makes it even worse. Prof. Toru Tanaka Jan 2023 #3
Wonder what the GOP MAGAs are doing in prison. The Grand Illuminist Jan 2023 #18
A real Trump idiot dalton99a Jan 2023 #5
Lost it in a tragic canoe accident, I reckon Aviation Pro Jan 2023 #11
TY dalton... I Hope Pena "Stands with Cha Jan 2023 #16
Is it safe to say that most Republicans are criminals yet? icymist Jan 2023 #6
Most likely. No wonder Republicans complain that there are "too many laws" nattyice Jan 2023 #8
Or too much government and oversight. icymist Jan 2023 #10
To be honest no but their candidates sure are A#1 assholes. cstanleytech Jan 2023 #13
That's for sure! tonekat Jan 2023 #14
Why stop there when peak Republican is clearly all Socio/psychopath? littlemissmartypants Jan 2023 #19
That's...not how it works? NullTuples Jan 2023 #24
Please, explain to me what you are explaining to me here because I don't get your point. littlemissmartypants Jan 2023 #25
Throw the book at this dangerous terrorist! Diamond_Dog Jan 2023 #7
womp womp orleans Jan 2023 #9
Was hoping they would hit his head on the doorframe - ZZenith Jan 2023 #23
Okay, Mr./Madam Prosecutor, are you going to file Federal charges of terrorism Aristus Jan 2023 #12
Gonna need three/four/seven/ten/nineteen years or so to build a solid case Grokenstein Jan 2023 #15
When do we give them a reciept? The Grand Illuminist Jan 2023 #17
Republican Family Values Kennah Jan 2023 #20
And Republican Law-and-Disorder peppertree Jan 2023 #27
The next CPAC star. Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2023 #21
K and R Quixote1818 Jan 2023 #22
Is he a Larouche cult member or influenced by them? LynMarcus Jan 2023 #26
Title is missing something SouthernDem4ever Jan 2023 #28
I... myohmy2 Jan 2023 #29

Prof. Toru Tanaka

(2,903 posts)
3. Hiring other people to do this makes it even worse.
Mon Jan 16, 2023, 08:13 PM
Jan 2023

It proves his evil intent. This POS ought to get at least one decade behind bars for every charge.

I agree with the other posters in that the GOP has become the party of psychos. The non-stop hate propanganda they marinate themselves in is like throwing gasoline on an already raging fire of anger and bitterness.

The Grand Illuminist

(1,969 posts)
18. Wonder what the GOP MAGAs are doing in prison.
Mon Jan 16, 2023, 09:49 PM
Jan 2023

And passing the marching orders successfully from prison.

Cha

(316,794 posts)
16. TY dalton... I Hope Pena "Stands with
Mon Jan 16, 2023, 09:43 PM
Jan 2023

dt in jail.

His little glued to dt ploy didn't work so he gets Guns for Hire to Shoot at Dem homes.. Freaking Idiot.

icymist

(15,888 posts)
6. Is it safe to say that most Republicans are criminals yet?
Mon Jan 16, 2023, 08:28 PM
Jan 2023

From the article:

Pena’s candidacy came under scrutiny over the summer when Garcia filed a court challenge to disqualify him because he had been convicted in 2008 of stealing large amounts of goods from several big box retail stores in a reported “smash and grab” scheme.

Pena served nearly seven years in prison.

District Judge Joshua Allison ruled that a state law barring felons from holding office unless they are pardoned by the governor is unconstitutional so Pena remained on the ballot. He said that the state Constitution allows legislators to enact laws on voting rights of felons and their ability to run for elected office, but not to distinguish between the two by imposing additional requirements.

tonekat

(2,451 posts)
14. That's for sure!
Mon Jan 16, 2023, 09:25 PM
Jan 2023

Parents, don't let your kids play with R kids. They'll report everything back to their insane parents. And probably have guns stored in an irresponsible way.

The R's sure attract a bad element.

littlemissmartypants

(31,645 posts)
19. Why stop there when peak Republican is clearly all Socio/psychopath?
Mon Jan 16, 2023, 09:54 PM
Jan 2023

Of course the proper language is ASPD and NPD.

Antisocial personality disorder
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Antisocial personality disorder, sometimes called sociopathy, is a mental disorder in which a person consistently shows no regard for right and wrong and ignores the rights and feelings of others. People with antisocial personality disorder tend to antagonize, manipulate or treat others harshly or with callous indifference. They show no guilt or remorse for their behavior.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/antisocial-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20353928

Narcissistic personality disorder
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Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental health condition in which people have an unreasonably high sense of their own importance. They need and seek too much attention and want people to admire them. People with this disorder may lack the ability to understand or care about the feelings of others. But behind this mask of extreme confidence, they are not sure of their self-worth and are easily upset by the slightest criticism.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662

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NullTuples

(6,017 posts)
24. That's...not how it works?
Tue Jan 17, 2023, 02:22 AM
Jan 2023

Someone who is a narcissist is always a narcissist. They don't only see people on the left as existing only to serve them; they see everyone that way.

BUT...I've noticed that narcissists do seem to gravitate to the Republican Party. My guess is it's because the right glorifies the way they abuse people. It's the whole power worship aspect (abusing others = greater strength, in their worldview) is my guess...

littlemissmartypants

(31,645 posts)
25. Please, explain to me what you are explaining to me here because I don't get your point.
Tue Jan 17, 2023, 02:30 AM
Jan 2023
That's...not how it works?


This is likely the most cryptic question I've read here. Maybe I'm just tired. I'll circle back around later and see if it makes sense then. Take care, NullTuples.





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ZZenith

(4,451 posts)
23. Was hoping they would hit his head on the doorframe -
Tue Jan 17, 2023, 01:58 AM
Jan 2023

might knock a little sense into the poor brainwashed bugger.

Aristus

(71,649 posts)
12. Okay, Mr./Madam Prosecutor, are you going to file Federal charges of terrorism
Mon Jan 16, 2023, 09:08 PM
Jan 2023

right away? Or are you going to make us wait?

The Grand Illuminist

(1,969 posts)
17. When do we give them a reciept?
Mon Jan 16, 2023, 09:47 PM
Jan 2023

They will continue to do this and will take lives unless we fight back with equal to greater fire.

SouthernDem4ever

(6,619 posts)
28. Title is missing something
Tue Jan 17, 2023, 04:58 PM
Jan 2023

should say "Crooked former republican candidate" - Oh wait, that is redundant - twice

myohmy2

(3,705 posts)
29. I...
Tue Jan 17, 2023, 08:40 PM
Jan 2023

...haven't heard too many pukes or even the puke Party condemn this guy or his alleged actions...

...it's pretty clear the pukes like and enable election-deniers...the concept's their creation and he's their boy...

...I can only conclude they've been too busy ejaculating over Biden's documents or they're welcoming and condoning their boy's alleged behavior...

...I think the pukes are welcoming, condoning and encouraging election-deniers and violence against Dems...

...remember trump, chief rigged-election architect and head election-denier...?

...republicans...

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