Merged Rep. Giffords Shot In Tucson

[BenBurch]

Not sure why - should have been expected. If a Republicker there is no politicality likely to be associated with the shooting - it's crazy, personal or family member dead because services cut off. But, if a Democrat it's almost certainly right wing crazy or tea bagger/influence. The first is a one off, the second a potential trend. Actually makes a big difference if you follow current US politics.

I agree with this. Especially in Arizona. If this happened in Pennsylvania I'd not expect politics as the immediate motive.

 

[Skeptic Ginger]

Look, I'm just reposting.

And on that subject:
http://i.imgur.com/Lousb.png <- shooter

MySpace shots:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/380109/myspace/Screen shot 2011-01-08 at 2.55.12 PM.png
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/380109/myspace/Screen shot 2011-01-08 at 2.55.28 PM.png
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/380109/myspace/Screen shot 2011-01-08 at 2.55.49 PM.png

Schizophrenic affected by Ron Paul's rhetoric? Thanks for the screen shots.

From Tucson, "goodbye" posted 8 hours ago. Could certainly be the guy.

 

[applecorped]

Not sure why - should have been expected.

Why should it have been expected here at JREF?

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Now, to raise the meta-issue here; Is it time to repeal the Second Amendment?

If you want to discuss gun control, go to another forum. That question has been debated and settled here at the JREF forum.

 

[Travis]

He shot a politician. Wouldn't that make you question his motive, might be... political?

For all we know his dad was just arrested for something and he just lashed out at anyone famous in authority.

Though it's looking like he might just be a crazy conspiracy nut that thinks all politicians are evil regardless of political party.

 

[Biscuit]

From police command via my friend

second suspect arrested

 

[Skeptic Ginger]

It was just crazy white text on a black background. Whoever made the video is likely severely mentally disturbed, in my opinion.

Classic disorganized thought.

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

It was just crazy white text on a black background. Whoever made the video is likely severely mentally disturbed, in my opinion.

Aren't you speculating?

 

[The Mutha]

It also says that most people are illiterate in the English language, that the vast majority of people aren't "dreamers" and in another video and on MySpace, the poster has an issue with the government not paying in gold and/or silver... Possibly a FMOTLer?

 

[thaiboxerken]

I am speculating that the shooter was a tea-bagger, Palin fan.

I am also speculating that someone will complain about the "tea bagger" label in this thread.

 

[MattusMaximus]

From police command via my friend

second suspect arrested

I was wondering if this was just a single shooter scenario. Thanks for the info.

 

[Thunder]

From police command via my friend

second suspect arrested

great, a conspiracy to commit political assassination.

that's instant death penalty.

and since the guy killed a Federal judge, he will fry.

 

[Skeptic Ginger]

From police command via my friend

second suspect arrested

Really? In the news conference the police spokesperson seemed a little more emphatic and less routine when he said he they were of course looking for more suspects. But I chalked it up to standard practice.

 

[Dorian Gray]

House Speaker Boehner gave good remarks:

"An attack on one who serves is an attack on all who serve. Acts and threats of violence against public officials have no place in our society. Our prayers are with Congresswoman Giffords, her staff, all who were injured, and their families. This is a sad day for our country," Boehner said.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110108/pl_nm/us_usa_shooting_congresswoman

Left out "all who died and their families"

 

[Biscuit]

This video was clearly shot in the sonoran desert. I recognize every plant and cactus in that shot. I think this is the guy.

http://www.youtube.com/user/Classitup10#p/a/f/0/3L1lsLU-kUw

 

[BenBurch]

We will find out early Monday AM which party's primary he was registered to vote in, if any. That is a public record in most places.

 

[MattusMaximus]

Aren't you speculating?

Yes.

But one thing's for certain: Scrut is a smartass

 

[Skeptic Ginger]

I was wondering if this was just a single shooter scenario. Thanks for the info.

Still could be. Can't jump to conclusions here.


Seriously, not sarcastically.

 

[Drudgewire]

I'm scared to watch it. What was on it? Does he just rant about numerous things?

 

[ConspiRaider]

It's damned difficult to assign priority in something this horrific, but:

A NINE-YEAR-OLD GIRL WAS MURDERED.

A kidster, still had that innocence working for her. Fourth grader, probably. Holy Christ. That is just one notch below tragic. A kiddie killed.