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wcmagumba

(5,454 posts) Sun Dec 14, 2025, 11:14 AM Yesterday

Seems like there are many mass shootings occurring throughout the world this holiday season...WTF

Everyone everywhere is going nuts...What is causing this trend? Smart phones, streaming services...who even knows. It's just not safe anywhere. I stay home unless absolutely necessary to go out...Sad way to live...

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Seems like there are many mass shootings occurring throughout the world this holiday season...WTF (Original Post) wcmagumba Yesterday OP

"Smart phones, streaming services" J_William_Ryan 23 hrs ago #1

Not sure I agree... wcmagumba 21 hrs ago #3

It starts with rogue nations commiting murder, mass killings & getting away with it. they are leading by example. nt yaesu 23 hrs ago #2

J_William_Ryan

(3,259 posts)

1. "Smart phones, streaming services"

Reply to wcmagumba (Original post)

Sun Dec 14, 2025, 12:06 PM

23 hrs ago

Consider things have always been this violent.

With the 24/7 news cycle, 24/7 internet, 24/7 smartphones, creates the perception that the world has become more violent and deadly.

wcmagumba

(5,454 posts)

3. Not sure I agree...

Reply to J_William_Ryan (Reply #1)

Sun Dec 14, 2025, 02:38 PM

21 hrs ago

yaesu

(8,872 posts)

2. It starts with rogue nations commiting murder, mass killings & getting away with it. they are leading by example. nt

Reply to wcmagumba (Original post)

Sun Dec 14, 2025, 12:35 PM

23 hrs ago

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