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In reply to the discussion: Why the story about the writings on Kirk's killer shell casings was a total lie. My guess, right wing b.s.. [View all]Irish_Dem
(82,292 posts)11. Yes this is exactly what I am talking about when I say the shooter had good luck.
He had time to make a good clean getaway.
If he had made an escape plan.
He could have been out of the country by the time Patel got
away from his fine dining and swag. And figured out what
the H the FBI does.
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Why the story about the writings on Kirk's killer shell casings was a total lie. My guess, right wing b.s.. [View all]
Botany
Sep 2025
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FBI knew quickly it was a MAGA shooter, so Patel/Trump had to get a few days of ugly propaganda out.
Irish_Dem
Sep 2025
#1
My own mental illness made me think that the shooter was a pro brought in to change the subject from ...
Botany
Sep 2025
#2
Yes this is exactly what I am talking about when I say the shooter had good luck.
Irish_Dem
Sep 2025
#11
It doesn't surprise me that he was a non-voter. A lot of these types have strong opinions, but don't vote.
LeftInTX
Sep 2025
#12
What do you mean, the writing on the shell casing was a total lie? Where was this reported?
WhiskeyGrinder
Sep 2025
#13
Okay I'm getting thrown by "total lie." As I understand it, the government first alleged that there were trans symbols
WhiskeyGrinder
Sep 2025
#22
As far as I can tell is that no writing on inscriptions were found on any of the shell casings.
Botany
Sep 2025
#24
The U.S. Army used .30 caliber rifles in WW II and they were deadly from 200 yards.
Botany
Sep 2025
#25
Just because THIS FBI says what caliber it was, doesn't mean they're to be trusted until the ATF proves
ancianita
Sep 2025
#23
To your point I'm sharing how the narrative around the engravings has changed today.
herding cats
Sep 2025
#36