America's Gun Violence
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The Dayton police deserve huge credit. They were all over that place quick. It could have been much worse.cp3iverson said:Sad weekend in TX/OH/Chicago.
That soldier in El Paso who was bringing children to safety in Walmart is a damn hero.Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
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WTF is your problem dude? Go get some help.Gern Blansten said:
You know what you were doing...all of the right wing talking points include the same banter. You probably listened to Rush and typed your little diatribe here as soon as you could.Meltdown99 said:
The thread is entitled "American Gun Violence". I did not realize mass shootings were only allowed in this thread. Nice try though. Have a nice day....thanks for your input. However useless it was.Gern Blansten said:
Is this the new gun nut defense? To point out other crimes that occur that aren't in any way related to mass shootings?Meltdown99 said:Chicago Police Step Up Patrols After 25 People Shot in Less Than 4 hour
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-police-step-up-patrols-after-25-people-shot-in-less-than-4-hours-519114711.html?fbclid=IwAR3hgg0QACr_YgZbnSafbSzWlgHufm7f-VIFdLFdVcK61sZSpi8Lbuf7hGEGive Peas A Chance…0 -
The left Is just as guilty. Assault weapon and white guy equals national attention by the left. If the shooter was illegal or Muslim then the right would be all over it.Gern Blansten said:
And I will point out your right wing fluff. See how that works?Meltdown99 said:
For the record, I'll post what I want, when I want and within posting guidelines...if you do not like go cry to the mods...Gern Blansten said:
Is this the new gun nut defense? To point out other crimes that occur that aren't in any way related to mass shootings?Meltdown99 said:Chicago Police Step Up Patrols After 25 People Shot in Less Than 4 hour
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-police-step-up-patrols-after-25-people-shot-in-less-than-4-hours-519114711.html?fbclid=IwAR3hgg0QACr_YgZbnSafbSzWlgHufm7f-VIFdLFdVcK61sZSpi8Lbuf7hGE
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Oh, by the way, I'm a centrist... nice projections though...what are you...just a little keyboard warrior I guess...Meltdown99 said:
WTF is your problem dude? Go get some help.Gern Blansten said:
You know what you were doing...all of the right wing talking points include the same banter. You probably listened to Rush and typed your little diatribe here as soon as you could.Meltdown99 said:
The thread is entitled "American Gun Violence". I did not realize mass shootings were only allowed in this thread. Nice try though. Have a nice day....thanks for your input. However useless it was.Gern Blansten said:
Is this the new gun nut defense? To point out other crimes that occur that aren't in any way related to mass shootings?Meltdown99 said:Chicago Police Step Up Patrols After 25 People Shot in Less Than 4 hour
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-police-step-up-patrols-after-25-people-shot-in-less-than-4-hours-519114711.html?fbclid=IwAR3hgg0QACr_YgZbnSafbSzWlgHufm7f-VIFdLFdVcK61sZSpi8Lbuf7hGEGive Peas A Chance…0 -
The right would be all over it but they wouldn't be talking about real solutions. They would be talking about banning Muslims and/or illegals to solve the problem.mcgruff10 said:
The left Is just as guilty. Assault weapon and white guy equals national attention by the left. If the shooter was illegal or Muslim then the right would be all over it.Gern Blansten said:
And I will point out your right wing fluff. See how that works?Meltdown99 said:
For the record, I'll post what I want, when I want and within posting guidelines...if you do not like go cry to the mods...Gern Blansten said:
Is this the new gun nut defense? To point out other crimes that occur that aren't in any way related to mass shootings?Meltdown99 said:Chicago Police Step Up Patrols After 25 People Shot in Less Than 4 hour
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-police-step-up-patrols-after-25-people-shot-in-less-than-4-hours-519114711.html?fbclid=IwAR3hgg0QACr_YgZbnSafbSzWlgHufm7f-VIFdLFdVcK61sZSpi8Lbuf7hGE
Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)
1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland: 2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt20 -
Agreed. Both sides have to come together and attempt something.Gern Blansten said:
The right would be all over it but they wouldn't be talking about real solutions. They would be talking about banning Muslims and/or illegals to solve the problem.mcgruff10 said:
The left Is just as guilty. Assault weapon and white guy equals national attention by the left. If the shooter was illegal or Muslim then the right would be all over it.Gern Blansten said:
And I will point out your right wing fluff. See how that works?Meltdown99 said:
For the record, I'll post what I want, when I want and within posting guidelines...if you do not like go cry to the mods...Gern Blansten said:
Is this the new gun nut defense? To point out other crimes that occur that aren't in any way related to mass shootings?Meltdown99 said:Chicago Police Step Up Patrols After 25 People Shot in Less Than 4 hour
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-police-step-up-patrols-after-25-people-shot-in-less-than-4-hours-519114711.html?fbclid=IwAR3hgg0QACr_YgZbnSafbSzWlgHufm7f-VIFdLFdVcK61sZSpi8Lbuf7hGE
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Or video games...I'm starting to hear that chatter again.oftenreading said:The only way that the US is unique is the guns. The data do not support theories that blame gun violence on cultural diversity or immigration.Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)
1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland: 2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt20 -
It could be the profanity in rock music.Gern Blansten said:
Or video games...I'm starting to hear that chatter again.oftenreading said:The only way that the US is unique is the guns. The data do not support theories that blame gun violence on cultural diversity or immigration.0 -
I feel like we're being time-warped back to the 90's with that sort of talk. Violent video games and Quentin Tarantino movies will be the death of us all.Gern Blansten said:
Or video games...I'm starting to hear that chatter again.oftenreading said:The only way that the US is unique is the guns. The data do not support theories that blame gun violence on cultural diversity or immigration.
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Gern Blansten said:
Or video games...I'm starting to hear that chatter again.oftenreading said:The only way that the US is unique is the guns. The data do not support theories that blame gun violence on cultural diversity or immigration.
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"The left is just as guilty"mcgruff10 said:
The left Is just as guilty. Assault weapon and white guy equals national attention by the left. If the shooter was illegal or Muslim then the right would be all over it.Gern Blansten said:
And I will point out your right wing fluff. See how that works?Meltdown99 said:
For the record, I'll post what I want, when I want and within posting guidelines...if you do not like go cry to the mods...Gern Blansten said:
Is this the new gun nut defense? To point out other crimes that occur that aren't in any way related to mass shootings?Meltdown99 said:Chicago Police Step Up Patrols After 25 People Shot in Less Than 4 hour
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-police-step-up-patrols-after-25-people-shot-in-less-than-4-hours-519114711.html?fbclid=IwAR3hgg0QACr_YgZbnSafbSzWlgHufm7f-VIFdLFdVcK61sZSpi8Lbuf7hGE
Thankfully @Gern Blansten already pointed out how fucking in the wrong your post is.
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Are you capable of having a normal conversation?Spiritual_Chaos said:
"The left is just as guilty"mcgruff10 said:
The left Is just as guilty. Assault weapon and white guy equals national attention by the left. If the shooter was illegal or Muslim then the right would be all over it.Gern Blansten said:
And I will point out your right wing fluff. See how that works?Meltdown99 said:
For the record, I'll post what I want, when I want and within posting guidelines...if you do not like go cry to the mods...Gern Blansten said:
Is this the new gun nut defense? To point out other crimes that occur that aren't in any way related to mass shootings?Meltdown99 said:Chicago Police Step Up Patrols After 25 People Shot in Less Than 4 hour
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-police-step-up-patrols-after-25-people-shot-in-less-than-4-hours-519114711.html?fbclid=IwAR3hgg0QACr_YgZbnSafbSzWlgHufm7f-VIFdLFdVcK61sZSpi8Lbuf7hGE
Thankfully @Gern Blansten already pointed out how fucking in the wrong your post is.
if you read on I agreed with what he posted. But yes, the left definitely picks and chooses what stories they want to use to make their point while ignoring others.Post edited by mcgruff10 onI'll ride the wave where it takes me......0 -
Humans are humans everywhere, and almost every country is born or formed in violence. I don’t believe that Americans are inherently more violent than other humans. They just have more means to act it out.mickeyrat said:oftenreading said:“There must be some reason other than guns that explains why the US has such a gun violence problem” is a story that the American population tells itself. As long as that story persists, the problem won’t be solved.the colonization of this land was begun with violence. the creation of the nation was born of violence, the growth of this nation was from daily violence(slavery and native genocide) we became a superpower as a result of violence and remain so with an unspoken but highly visible threat of violence.We learned well from the powers throughout history.Simply put its human fucking animalistic nature to be violent.my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf0 -
The senate has been presented with bills that Moscow Mitch sits on. This is a GOP problem...mcgruff10 said:
Agreed. Both sides have to come together and attempt something.Gern Blansten said:
The right would be all over it but they wouldn't be talking about real solutions. They would be talking about banning Muslims and/or illegals to solve the problem.mcgruff10 said:
The left Is just as guilty. Assault weapon and white guy equals national attention by the left. If the shooter was illegal or Muslim then the right would be all over it.Gern Blansten said:
And I will point out your right wing fluff. See how that works?Meltdown99 said:
For the record, I'll post what I want, when I want and within posting guidelines...if you do not like go cry to the mods...Gern Blansten said:
Is this the new gun nut defense? To point out other crimes that occur that aren't in any way related to mass shootings?Meltdown99 said:Chicago Police Step Up Patrols After 25 People Shot in Less Than 4 hour
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-police-step-up-patrols-after-25-people-shot-in-less-than-4-hours-519114711.html?fbclid=IwAR3hgg0QACr_YgZbnSafbSzWlgHufm7f-VIFdLFdVcK61sZSpi8Lbuf7hGERemember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)
1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland: 2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt20 -
I believe the answer is "no"... not possible.mcgruff10 said:
Are you capable of having a normal conversation?Spiritual_Chaos said:
"The left is just as guilty"mcgruff10 said:
The left Is just as guilty. Assault weapon and white guy equals national attention by the left. If the shooter was illegal or Muslim then the right would be all over it.Gern Blansten said:
And I will point out your right wing fluff. See how that works?Meltdown99 said:
For the record, I'll post what I want, when I want and within posting guidelines...if you do not like go cry to the mods...Gern Blansten said:
Is this the new gun nut defense? To point out other crimes that occur that aren't in any way related to mass shootings?Meltdown99 said:Chicago Police Step Up Patrols After 25 People Shot in Less Than 4 hour
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-police-step-up-patrols-after-25-people-shot-in-less-than-4-hours-519114711.html?fbclid=IwAR3hgg0QACr_YgZbnSafbSzWlgHufm7f-VIFdLFdVcK61sZSpi8Lbuf7hGE
Thankfully @Gern Blansten already pointed out how fucking in the wrong your post is.
if you read on I agreed with what he posted. But yes, the left definitely picks and chooses what stories they want to use to make their point while ignoring others.0 -
The US is one of the most violent countries in the world. Every US president has blood on their hands. Americans learn from their government that the only way to solve anything is through violence...violence is the norm in America and it will never change...Give Peas A Chance…0
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This is true, or at least more specifically, an individual has more ways of creating mass carnage compared to other countries. Other countries have obviously had much more rampant carnage, but a lone wolf here can do this.oftenreading said:
Humans are humans everywhere, and almost every country is born or formed in violence. I don’t believe that Americans are inherently more violent than other humans. They just have more means to act it out.mickeyrat said:oftenreading said:“There must be some reason other than guns that explains why the US has such a gun violence problem” is a story that the American population tells itself. As long as that story persists, the problem won’t be solved.the colonization of this land was begun with violence. the creation of the nation was born of violence, the growth of this nation was from daily violence(slavery and native genocide) we became a superpower as a result of violence and remain so with an unspoken but highly visible threat of violence.We learned well from the powers throughout history.Simply put its human fucking animalistic nature to be violent.0 -
There's always that one person in a crowded room....mrussel1 said:
I believe the answer is "no"... not possible.mcgruff10 said:
Are you capable of having a normal conversation?Spiritual_Chaos said:
"The left is just as guilty"mcgruff10 said:
The left Is just as guilty. Assault weapon and white guy equals national attention by the left. If the shooter was illegal or Muslim then the right would be all over it.Gern Blansten said:
And I will point out your right wing fluff. See how that works?Meltdown99 said:
For the record, I'll post what I want, when I want and within posting guidelines...if you do not like go cry to the mods...Gern Blansten said:
Is this the new gun nut defense? To point out other crimes that occur that aren't in any way related to mass shootings?Meltdown99 said:Chicago Police Step Up Patrols After 25 People Shot in Less Than 4 hour
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-police-step-up-patrols-after-25-people-shot-in-less-than-4-hours-519114711.html?fbclid=IwAR3hgg0QACr_YgZbnSafbSzWlgHufm7f-VIFdLFdVcK61sZSpi8Lbuf7hGE
Thankfully @Gern Blansten already pointed out how fucking in the wrong your post is.
if you read on I agreed with what he posted. But yes, the left definitely picks and chooses what stories they want to use to make their point while ignoring others.I'll ride the wave where it takes me......0 -
2 of the 3 Chicago shootings could have easily turned into a mass shootings (7 hurt by gunfire in the 1st shooting and 8 in the 2nd). If at least 4 people died per incident, then it’s a mass shooting. Had to look that up....The United States' Congressional Research Service acknowledges that there is not a broadly accepted definition, and defines a "public mass shooting"[2] as an event where someone selects four or more people indiscriminately, and kills them, echoing the FBI's definition of the term "mass murder".[3]Gern Blansten said:
Is this the new gun nut defense? To point out other crimes that occur that aren't in any way related to mass shootings?Meltdown99 said:Chicago Police Step Up Patrols After 25 People Shot in Less Than 4 hour
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-police-step-up-patrols-after-25-people-shot-in-less-than-4-hours-519114711.html?fbclid=IwAR3hgg0QACr_YgZbnSafbSzWlgHufm7f-VIFdLFdVcK61sZSpi8Lbuf7hGE
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Agreed. I've mentioned it before but New Jersey definitely has it right when trying to buy a gun. Before buying a firearm I need to get fingerprinted, get two non relative recommendation letters, a mental health background check is conducted and then my employer is contacted to see if their is any issues. If everything is ok then I get a firearms id card. When I buy a firearm another background check is then conducted to see if their has been any recent red flags.oftenreading said:
Humans are humans everywhere, and almost every country is born or formed in violence. I don’t believe that Americans are inherently more violent than other humans. They just have more means to act it out.mickeyrat said:oftenreading said:“There must be some reason other than guns that explains why the US has such a gun violence problem” is a story that the American population tells itself. As long as that story persists, the problem won’t be solved.the colonization of this land was begun with violence. the creation of the nation was born of violence, the growth of this nation was from daily violence(slavery and native genocide) we became a superpower as a result of violence and remain so with an unspoken but highly visible threat of violence.We learned well from the powers throughout history.Simply put its human fucking animalistic nature to be violent.
This has seemed to work since the majority of firearms used in crimes are brought in out of state.
Keeping weapons out of those who are incapable of using them responsibility is key.I'll ride the wave where it takes me......0
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