Mass Shooting & Gun Violence | LDS Church Attacked

[heelinhell]

It is times like this that reminds me of one of my favorite movies, "Little Murders", which was directed in 1971 by Alan Arkin and starring Elliot Gould. It was a dark comedy critique of violence in America.

The Elliot Gould character ( Alfred ) is a photographer who casually takes pictures of the mayhem in NYC and considers himself a radical apathist.

Alfred's apathism is his defense mechanism against a city that has gone mad. In the urban nightmare of the film, defined by random sniper fire, muggings, and obscene phone calls, his indifference is a way to survive the constant sensory and emotional overload. He accepts the inevitability of the violence and sees no point in fighting back, believing it is a waste of energy.

I fear that our country has accepted Alfred's nihilistic view and is accepting the inevitability of violence in America and the violence perpetrated by the Trump regime.

 

[Kraftyheel89]

Sharinhg this here, a response to Trump's "thoughts and prayers" post. ENJOY!

"Praying for all affected in the shooting and praying that God opens the eyes of the ignorant who are causing division in our nation. Forgive them Father for they do not know that President Trump is your David of today and he was anointed and appointed by God to unite our nation. I pray that all those affected feel comforted under the Lord's embrace and can peacefully get through this ordeal. In Jesus name I pray, amen.
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[heelinhell]

Using this as an excuse to report Jim Jeffries' brilliant gun control bit from a few years ago:

Love Jim Jeffries and looking forward to watching his latest comedy show on Netflix

This bit is the best ever in pointing out the absurdity of our country's rationale for not joining the rest of the first world countries in implementing gun laws that will protect America from gun carnage.

 

[nycfan]

WARNING



I am going to share some stuff below allegedly by the MN shooter. Nothing directly depicting violence but it may be very upsetting to some nonetheless.

 

[nycfan]

 

[heelinhell]

They were shot while praying to God ? Do you know how many people are praying everyday for God to spare them from famine, torture , genocide, and war ? And that's not even counting what prayers God might be getting throughout the infinite universe !

Those poor kids were in line for God's grace. Unfortunately the line was so long that God couldn't get to them in time.

 

[nycfan]

Minneapolis Catholic school gunman ID’d as Robin Westman— while possible manifesto shows psychotic obsession with mass shooters​

Exclusive | Minneapolis Catholic school gunman ID’d as Robin Westman— while possible manifesto shows psychotic obsession with mass shooters

Robin Westman, who is in his early 20s, opened fire through the stained glass windows of Annunciation Catholic Church during a celebratory back-to-school Mass filled with children, around 8:30 a.m.…

nypost.com

“… Police are investigating whether a series of sick YouTube videos shared on an account hours before the shooting was connected to Westman, law enforcement sources told The Post…”

NYPost says one of the mags says “kill Donald Trump” (though as fast as I can tell that has not been included with the photos).

 

[BlueSteel]

How long before Trump blames Tim Watlz?

Oh it's coming. I have zero doubt.

 

[BlueSteel]

Friends, let's not let this distract us from the bigger threat facing American citizens every day: a handful of transgenders in sports.

 

[Carolina Fever]

You mean it was another white guy with far right ideologies? So shocking. Provably has a history of mental illness and had no business being able to own a gun, especially a weapon of war. But the right doesn't care about banning assault weapons and large capacity magazines. All they care about is getting money from the NRA and gun manufacturers. They don't even want to try anything to make a difference in the survival rate and give kids a chance to live and not be horribly maimed.

 

[nycfan]

You mean it was another white guy with far right ideologies? So shocking. Provably has a history of mental illness and had no business being able to own a gun, especially a weapon of war.

Police had no prior history with him. Sounds like his mom used to work at the school.

 

[Ramrouser]

Why would a neo Nazi guy spouting "6 million was not enough" attack a while Catholic church with children praying? It makes no sense, except what NYCfan just posted about his mom. May be a personal vendetta against the school.

 

[nycfan]

 

[1moretimeagain]

Do we know if the shooter had a significant criminal record or prior to today was he a law-abiding gun owner?

 

[Carolina Fever]

Police had no prior history with him. Sounds like his mom used to work at the school.

Yeah, but there are usually red flags about these people beforehand.

 

[duluoz]

Typical goofy looking incel self-important piece of shit. Desperate for any semblance of power and control, and handed that on a silver platter by the gun nuts and sycophants in government.

 

[donbosco]

Right wing talking points currently emanating from the WH.

#1) Another in the growing list of assaults on Christianity
#2) National Guard will be called up for the twin cities
#3) Democrat policies have put us here
#4) 2nd amendment still rocks
#5) Catholics.......
#6) Arm the teachers
#7) National Guard at schools
#8) Moral decay
#9) Tim's fault
#10) How can this tragedy be monetized?

@BoonetheAiredale with the list...

 

[Ramrouser]

From what I could read off his manifesto in the video on X, he' s all over the board. Written on his magazines:

"Where is your God"?

"Suck on This"

"Psycho Killer"

"Fuck Everything you Stand For"

"Kill Donald Trump"

He should have been locked up in a psych ward. Do you mean to tell me his parents and family didn't see any signs for this occurring?

 

[nycfan]

The GOP Congressional candidate endorsed by the shooter unequivocally rejects the shooter’s endorsement:



Also the AKguy:

 

[Ramrouser]

He's trans - biological male who identified as a female. Picture is up on X.