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EarlG

(21,949 posts)
Tue Jul 5, 2022, 11:04 AM Jul 2022

Pic Of The Moment: So What's The GOP Solution To Parade Shootings?



I claim no credit for the idea behind this pic -- it was inspired by lostnfound's post here. Full credit goes to them.





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Pic Of The Moment: So What's The GOP Solution To Parade Shootings? (Original Post) EarlG Jul 2022 OP
Missed first rec... Hugin Jul 2022 #1
I haven't seen much posted about Republican responses to July 4th. Are they anywhere to be found? Frustratedlady Jul 2022 #2
They are still waiting for the NRA approved talking points. Hugin Jul 2022 #4
Well, there was a campaign ad. crickets Jul 2022 #8
I saw that and the first thing I looked for was party or Trump affiliation. Sure enuf! Frustratedlady Jul 2022 #12
From now on, everybody just stay home FakeNoose Jul 2022 #3
...and enjoy your "freedom" Bucky Jul 2022 #10
Looks like that is the goal of wnylib Jul 2022 #18
Blame Hollywood and video games! Emile Jul 2022 #5
And, of course, Brandon peppertree Jul 2022 #17
MORE GUNS. milestogo Jul 2022 #6
Obviously! MORE guns! keithbvadu2 Jul 2022 #23
Lock the doors for the parade? Arm the parade goers? More good guys with guns? IronLionZion Jul 2022 #7
Ignore it ramapo Jul 2022 #9
This is an unfair picture Bucky Jul 2022 #11
The military solution is a AndyS Jul 2022 #13
And drones equiped with CCTV cameras flying overhead all the way through! Justice matters. Jul 2022 #25
Arm the Drum Major rubbersole Jul 2022 #14
I'd like to know when Walmart will start their Active Shooter Drills KS Toronado Jul 2022 #15
republican so more treachery, more lies, more evil, more stupidity. samsingh Jul 2022 #16
If all those kids in carriages had guns, the monster wouldn't have had a chance. Fla Dem Jul 2022 #19
The 2nd amendment demands a human sacrifice now and then. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2022 #20
K&R LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2022 #21
K&R! burrowowl Jul 2022 #22
Senator John Thune say Americans need to learn how to make themselves little. Midnight Writer Jul 2022 #24
Better: All American drivers and pedestrians order and purchase a military TANK ... Justice matters. Jul 2022 #26
Right! Seatbelts aren't nearly enough! Rhiannon12866 Jul 2022 #28
Imagine the "bizne$$$$$$$$$$$$$$" Justice matters. Jul 2022 #29
stay inside and watch Fox News DBoon Jul 2022 #27

Frustratedlady

(16,254 posts)
2. I haven't seen much posted about Republican responses to July 4th. Are they anywhere to be found?
Tue Jul 5, 2022, 11:07 AM
Jul 2022

Surely, they aren't hiding until things cool down.

Hugin

(33,148 posts)
4. They are still waiting for the NRA approved talking points.
Tue Jul 5, 2022, 11:11 AM
Jul 2022

These things take time with focus groups and whatnot.

They have learned to McConnell into their shells until some whatabout, butter males, or tan suit can be identified.

crickets

(25,980 posts)
8. Well, there was a campaign ad.
Tue Jul 5, 2022, 11:18 AM
Jul 2022
https://www.vice.com/en/article/v7vmwd/illinois-darren-bailey-highland-park-

Hours after a gunman opened fire during an Independence Day parade in a Chicago suburb, Illinois state Sen. Darren Bailey, a Republican, called for people to “move on and… celebrate.”

Frustratedlady

(16,254 posts)
12. I saw that and the first thing I looked for was party or Trump affiliation. Sure enuf!
Tue Jul 5, 2022, 11:23 AM
Jul 2022

We may not be hearing from the RW because this was an affluent community and possibly many Republican voters.

If so, it will be interesting to see if they flip to blue in November.

FakeNoose

(32,639 posts)
3. From now on, everybody just stay home
Tue Jul 5, 2022, 11:09 AM
Jul 2022

THIS is why we can't have nice things any more.
But they'll be damned if they give up their gunz.

wnylib

(21,468 posts)
18. Looks like that is the goal of
Tue Jul 5, 2022, 12:52 PM
Jul 2022

the Sedition Party and the 6 bloody-handed justices.

Keep us perpetually fearful and anxious, especially too afraid to assemble in protests.

We will need protective vests, helmets, leg guards, and bullet proof boots. Before long, we will be wearing Medieval knights' armor just to step outside.



peppertree

(21,635 posts)
17. And, of course, Brandon
Tue Jul 5, 2022, 12:38 PM
Jul 2022

If their firecrackers didn't go off last night, they'd blame him for that too.

IronLionZion

(45,447 posts)
7. Lock the doors for the parade? Arm the parade goers? More good guys with guns?
Tue Jul 5, 2022, 11:15 AM
Jul 2022

Thoughts and prayers, mental health, etc. And more guns. Always more guns.

Bucky

(54,013 posts)
11. This is an unfair picture
Tue Jul 5, 2022, 11:22 AM
Jul 2022

You're totally ignoring the thoughts and prayers GOP leaders are sending,
...via Twitter, of course

AndyS

(14,559 posts)
13. The military solution is a
Tue Jul 5, 2022, 11:26 AM
Jul 2022

forward guard, a rear guard and air support for convoys (parades). Lead vehicle has a SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon aka machine gun) and the last vehicle has one as well. Helicopters overhead to provide suppressing fire if needed.

Yeah! that's the ticket! more guns!!

When do I get a SAW for my trip to the veternarian?

Justice matters.

(6,929 posts)
25. And drones equiped with CCTV cameras flying overhead all the way through!
Tue Jul 5, 2022, 01:42 PM
Jul 2022

All connected to the SAW you (and I) requested.

KS Toronado

(17,243 posts)
15. I'd like to know when Walmart will start their Active Shooter Drills
Tue Jul 5, 2022, 11:53 AM
Jul 2022

along with McDonalds, hardware stores, 7-11s, auto parts stores, grocery stores, libraries, tire stores, hospitals,
pizza joints, used car lots, candy stores, jewelry stores, Chinese restaurants, gas stations, tow truck companies,
you get the idea.

Do gun manufacturers and gun stores have active shooter drills?

samsingh

(17,598 posts)
16. republican so more treachery, more lies, more evil, more stupidity.
Tue Jul 5, 2022, 12:36 PM
Jul 2022

republicans left unchecked will destroy whatever they can.

Fla Dem

(23,675 posts)
19. If all those kids in carriages had guns, the monster wouldn't have had a chance.
Tue Jul 5, 2022, 12:59 PM
Jul 2022

Right Ted and Mitch?

Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(107,996 posts)
20. The 2nd amendment demands a human sacrifice now and then.
Tue Jul 5, 2022, 01:21 PM
Jul 2022

Isn't that what you're saying Cancun Cruz and Moscow Mitch?

Midnight Writer

(21,768 posts)
24. Senator John Thune say Americans need to learn how to make themselves little.
Tue Jul 5, 2022, 01:38 PM
Jul 2022

Avoid big events and crowds.

Rhiannon12866

(205,405 posts)
28. Right! Seatbelts aren't nearly enough!
Tue Jul 5, 2022, 11:43 PM
Jul 2022

To stay safe, we need to make all new vehicles bulletproof and all clothing - in all sizes from newborn to XXXL - equipped with body armor! Forget about the Assault Weapons Ban, way too complicated!

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