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[–] Nougat@kbin.social 49 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

He was committed to a mental health facility for two weeks in the summer of 2023. He's talked about hearing voices. He's threatened to shoot up a National Guard station. He and his associates are well-known local right-wing militia gun nuts that "people knew to stay away from." None of that was sufficient to restrict his access to firearms.

[–] penquin@lemm.ee 23 points 1 year ago (3 children)

If this is true, then I think it's safe to say that these shootings aren't being taken seriously by our government on purpose. I don't know what the purpose is, but it sure feels like it.

[–] Nougat@kbin.social 35 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Some of those who work forces are the same that burn crosses.

[–] NielsBohron@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

The best thing about Rage songs is that they're still relevant after 30 years.

The worst thing about Rage songs is that they're still relevant after 30 years.

[–] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Criminals On Patrol

[–] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Criminals On Patrol

[–] Bipta@kbin.social 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The GOP benefits from these attacks in my view, especially when they're in power. It makes it impossible for the news to cover the reprehensible things they do when mass murders happen every week.

[–] Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

If you’re terrified of being shot you won’t mind having armed police everywhere.

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 21 points 1 year ago (1 children)

But that's why I'm terrified of being shot

[–] Nougat@kbin.social 0 points 1 year ago

The only way to assuage your fear of being shot is to arm more people.

[–] penquin@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago

Ok, so I'm not crazy.