US Politics

PostRe: US Politics by **Preezy** » Thu Nov 08, 2018 5:17 pm

KK wrote:The most reader recommended comment on the NYTimes about the shooting is this:

Just read the accompanying piece looking at mass shootings globally.

The piece’s kicker: “In retrospect Sandy Hook marked the end of the US gun control debate,” Dan Hodges, a British journalist, wrote in a post on Twitter two years ago, referring to the 2012 attack that killed 20 young students at an elementary school in Connecticut. “Once America decided killing children was bearable, it was over.”

Chilling and true. Makes me so sad and angry.

very true

PostRe: US Politics by **Cuttooth** » Thu Nov 08, 2018 5:27 pm

Denster wrote:And all 20 combined have how much political sway or influence would you say?

Probably as much as any Brexit protests will ultimately have if we're being honest.

The problem is the people in charge, not a lack of desire within the wider public.

PostRe: US Politics by **Denster** » Thu Nov 08, 2018 5:49 pm

Preezy wrote:
KK wrote:The most reader recommended comment on the NYTimes about the shooting is this:

Just read the accompanying piece looking at mass shootings globally.

The piece’s kicker: “In retrospect Sandy Hook marked the end of the US gun control debate,” Dan Hodges, a British journalist, wrote in a post on Twitter two years ago, referring to the 2012 attack that killed 20 young students at an elementary school in Connecticut. “Once America decided killing children was bearable, it was over.”

Chilling and true. Makes me so sad and angry.

very true

Even for me that last sentiment is chillingly harsh but it is true.

PostRe: US Politics by **Lex-Man** » Thu Nov 08, 2018 6:08 pm

The problem is the NRA gets funding via gun sales in the USA so it's difficult for any anti-gun lobby to get the same kind of funding as the NRA. You can't sell anti-guns.

Basically any gun you buy will come with life time NRA membership. So even if people don't agree with the NRA and want a gun they are forced to fund them if they buy a gun.

PostRe: US Politics by KK » Thu Nov 08, 2018 10:41 pm

Actress Tamera Mowry-Housley - best known for starring alongside her sister in US television programme “Sister Sister” - has revealed her husband's niece was among those killed when a gunman opened fire during college night at a crowded country music bar in California.

Alaina Housley, 18, was murdered in the massacre at the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks on Wednesday night.

Tamera and her husband Adam Housley issued a statement, saying: 'Our hearts are broken'.

'We just learned that our Alaina was one of the victims of last night's shooting at Borderline Bar in Thousand Oaks.

'Alaina was an incredible young woman with so much life ahead of her and we are devastated that her life was cut short in this manner.'

Tamera’s husband Adam Housley, a former correspondent for the Fox News Channel, rushed to the hospital in search for the 18-year-old at 3.30am only to find out she was pronounced dead at the scene.

In most circumstances having someone famous attached to these things tends to bring more coverage, but probably won’t make one iota of difference here.

PostRe: US Politics by **Tineash** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 12:13 am

Arizona Republicans Are Suing to Limit Mail-In Ballot Counting During a Tight Senate Race

eeeeeeeeeeat gooseberry fool ahahahahaha

PostRe: US Politics by **Lex-Man** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 12:16 am

Lol, the Green party candidate is literally called Green.

PostRe: US Politics by **Alvin Flummux** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 1:44 am

They can't seriously expect that any judge will let them limit mail-in ballots. But just in case, I think the Democrats nationwide need to work to strengthen election legislation and head off undemocratic gooseberry fool like this before more of it happens.

PostRe: US Politics by **Alvin Flummux** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 4:21 am

twitter.com/joncoopertweets/status/1060676628097961986

Mueller must indeed be ending his investigation if he's targeting the first family.

PostRe: US Politics by **Tafdolphin** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 6:09 am

Alvin Flummux wrote:

twitter.com/joncoopertweets/status/1060676628097961986

Mueller must indeed be ending his investigation if he's targeting the first family.

At least we now why Sessions was fired.

PostRe: US Politics by **Moggy** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 7:58 am

twitter.com/thedailybeast/status/1060551541415989248

No Bernie. If they are not comfortable voting for a black candidate then they ARE racist.

PostRe: US Politics by **Drumstick** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 8:09 am

He's not going to outright state that even if he believes it to be true. It could tank his potential Presidential nomination.

PostRe: US Politics by **Moggy** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 8:29 am

Drumstick wrote:He's not going to outright state that even if he believes it to be true. It could tank his potential Presidential nomination.

And that's just what the Democrats need, a 79 year old non party member who will pretend that racists are not racist just to secure a nomination.

PostRe: US Politics by **Harry Ola** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 8:32 am

It's looking increasingly likely that Tuesday was a better night for Dems than it initially appeared. They may well take the seat in Arizona, and based on how much the GOP are complaining in Florida then it's looking like that Senate seat is going to go to the wire.

And of course, if Mueller unseals some indictments today, it would be a very good week indeed.

PostRe: US Politics by **Cuttooth** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 8:37 am

Moggy wrote:
Drumstick wrote:He's not going to outright state that even if he believes it to be true. It could tank his potential Presidential nomination.

And that's just what the Democrats need, a 79 year old non party member who will pretend that racists are not racist just to secure a nomination.

Doesn't really help that neither of those elections mentioned are actually lost yet.

PostRe: US Politics by **abcd** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 9:47 am

lex-man wrote:Lol, the Green party candidate is literally called Green.

If only her first name was Theresa

PostRe: US Politics by **Moggy** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 9:51 am

abcd wrote:
lex-man wrote:Lol, the Green party candidate is literally called Green.

If only her first name was Theresa

The last thing the world needs is more politicians called Theresa.

PostRe: US Politics by **Jenuall** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 10:04 am

But at this time of year it should be Theresa Yellow and/or Red surely? :lol:

PostRe: US Politics by **abcd** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 10:16 am

Theresa Burnt Orange

PostRe: US Politics by **Moggy** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 10:16 am

Jenuall wrote:But at this time of year it should be Theresa Yellow and/or Red surely?

She might be Theresa Evergreen.

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