Right-wing Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene responded to the killing of three Nashville schoolchildren and three adults by calling for more “good guys with guns.” “How many more children have to murdered before Democrats will agree to protect children at schools the same way good guys with guns protect the President and others? School shootings should NEVER happen and will end immediately when our nations children are defended the same way Joe Biden is by good guys with guns!!!”
At the Uvalde massacre about 400 heavily armed cops failed to do their duty: defend the teachers and children. That is about the size of an Army battalion in Vietnam (after months of casualties). I would bet that about 3/4 of those cops were ex-military or reservists. Their cowardice should never be forgotten or forgiven. They should all be made to turn in their COSTUMES and weapons.
Nothing will happen because the GOP =Guns Over People. Even good citizens are desensitized and demoralized. I would love to see 15 to 20 million citizens take to the streets to protest but even more I need 100 million citizens to VOTE.
The perfect definition of insanity - doing the same thing in the same way and expecting different results. So far making it easier and easier to get guns has only resulted in the senseless murder of more and more people. This plan doesn't seem to be working.
Another observation on this gun situation here.An aftermath of one of these shootings is that gun sales, especially AR-15s, increase as gun nuts think that their guns are going to be taken or they will not be able to get more.This is insanity.
Along the lines of Lucien’s post, I was thinking it might actually take the killing of a gun manufacturer executive’s child in a mass shooing for us to see any progress toward sane gun legislation, but as he said of death cult congress members like MTG, that would be giving way too much credit.
This is an excellent interview with Jon Stewert interviewing Nathan Dahm (OK state senator) about the “more guns make us safer” argument. Well worth your time to watch.
Yes, Marge, secret service protection for kids at school. Perfect. But don’t forget grocery shoppers, 4th of July parade watchers, movie goers, people at prayer, etc., etc., etc.
We have raced past parody into the land of the absurd. The profundity of proud ignorance displayed by these GOP as a badge of honor is the gangrene that might bring down our democracy. Thank you for your intrepid efforts to shine a light on the rot.
The Republicans (even the "good" ones who are said to be in hiding, sort of [like Sen Romney]) are all aiding and abetting murders throughout the land. It is time for Democrats, including the President, to call out these goons for what they are: In addition to the he pro-gun legislator, makers of AR-15s and all the rest are also aiding and abetting murders. Time to put that on billboards---merchants of death! MTG is crazy---to protect children in the way the President is protected would mean several "good guys with guns" per student! What crapola.
Steve Scalise barely escaped with his life when he was shot. What did he do? He used it as an opportunity to demonize “liberals”. He’s a perfect example of who these people are. As for the blonde baboon (MTG), there’s no hope. She’s one of the top money raisers in the GOP. Every time I try to be optimistic about our politics, an idiot like MTG opens their mouth and the sheep follow and throw money at them.
I do not believe the GOP lawmakers believe even half the shit they spew about guns (or abortion, for that matter). Remember the first job of every politician is to get reelected. And what kind of "real" job is Marge qualified for - a conservative think tank? They must perform for the base, otherwise they will get primaried. And they are all addicted to that sweet, sweet NRA cash. I don't expect any meaningful legislation in my lifetime.
At the Uvalde massacre about 400 heavily armed cops failed to do their duty: defend the teachers and children. That is about the size of an Army battalion in Vietnam (after months of casualties). I would bet that about 3/4 of those cops were ex-military or reservists. Their cowardice should never be forgotten or forgiven. They should all be made to turn in their COSTUMES and weapons.
Nothing will happen because the GOP =Guns Over People. Even good citizens are desensitized and demoralized. I would love to see 15 to 20 million citizens take to the streets to protest but even more I need 100 million citizens to VOTE.
Of course mtg's idea of 'good guys with guns' protecting school children is Proud Boys, Oath Keepers, and other thugs she wants to see sprung soonest.
The perfect definition of insanity - doing the same thing in the same way and expecting different results. So far making it easier and easier to get guns has only resulted in the senseless murder of more and more people. This plan doesn't seem to be working.
Another observation on this gun situation here.An aftermath of one of these shootings is that gun sales, especially AR-15s, increase as gun nuts think that their guns are going to be taken or they will not be able to get more.This is insanity.
Along the lines of Lucien’s post, I was thinking it might actually take the killing of a gun manufacturer executive’s child in a mass shooing for us to see any progress toward sane gun legislation, but as he said of death cult congress members like MTG, that would be giving way too much credit.
This is an excellent interview with Jon Stewert interviewing Nathan Dahm (OK state senator) about the “more guns make us safer” argument. Well worth your time to watch.
https://youtu.be/tCuIxIJBfCY
Yes, Marge, secret service protection for kids at school. Perfect. But don’t forget grocery shoppers, 4th of July parade watchers, movie goers, people at prayer, etc., etc., etc.
We have raced past parody into the land of the absurd. The profundity of proud ignorance displayed by these GOP as a badge of honor is the gangrene that might bring down our democracy. Thank you for your intrepid efforts to shine a light on the rot.
The Republicans (even the "good" ones who are said to be in hiding, sort of [like Sen Romney]) are all aiding and abetting murders throughout the land. It is time for Democrats, including the President, to call out these goons for what they are: In addition to the he pro-gun legislator, makers of AR-15s and all the rest are also aiding and abetting murders. Time to put that on billboards---merchants of death! MTG is crazy---to protect children in the way the President is protected would mean several "good guys with guns" per student! What crapola.
Steve Scalise barely escaped with his life when he was shot. What did he do? He used it as an opportunity to demonize “liberals”. He’s a perfect example of who these people are. As for the blonde baboon (MTG), there’s no hope. She’s one of the top money raisers in the GOP. Every time I try to be optimistic about our politics, an idiot like MTG opens their mouth and the sheep follow and throw money at them.
"Is it too much to ask that Republican lawmakers like Greene pull their heads out of their asses" lolololololol yes...
And yet! They keep voting for the Repug whores of fascist billionaires. . .
I keep thinking of the last line from the movie “The Bridge Over the River Quai”: “Madness! Madness!”
Ironic, Greene can't spell AR-15.
I do not believe the GOP lawmakers believe even half the shit they spew about guns (or abortion, for that matter). Remember the first job of every politician is to get reelected. And what kind of "real" job is Marge qualified for - a conservative think tank? They must perform for the base, otherwise they will get primaried. And they are all addicted to that sweet, sweet NRA cash. I don't expect any meaningful legislation in my lifetime.