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dalton99a

(92,265 posts)
62. Yep. It was a summit of white supremacists and neo-Nazis
Wed Jun 14, 2017, 03:20 PM
Jun 2017
https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/01/us/politics/much-of-david-dukes-91-campaign-is-now-in-louisiana-mainstream.html

Stephanie Grace, a Louisiana political reporter and columnist for the past 20 years, first with The Times-Picayune in New Orleans and now The Advocate of Baton Rouge, recalled her first meeting with Mr. Scalise.

“He was explaining his politics and we were in this getting-to-know-each-other stage,” Ms. Grace said. “He told me he was like David Duke without the baggage. I think he meant he supported the same policy ideas as David Duke, but he wasn’t David Duke, that he didn’t have the same feelings about certain people as David Duke did.”

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I hope he and the others recover quickly csziggy Jun 2017 #1
Want him to fully recover so when we beat him in his reelection he is healthy enough Eliot Rosewater Jun 2017 #2
Also because he is a human being Tiggeroshii Jun 2017 #6
Amen... golfguru Jun 2017 #3
Wishing him a full and speedy recovery Tiggeroshii Jun 2017 #4
Too bad he's not thinking about other Americans who don't have his taxpayer-provided healthcare dalton99a Jun 2017 #5
And that there are shootings every day no small thanks to his NRA A+ rating flibbitygiblets Jun 2017 #51
"do unto others what you would do to yourself"... mwooldri Jun 2017 #79
He might be after this...life altering conditions can lead to life-altering thinking... Volaris Jun 2017 #112
No violence is not the answer... Raster Jun 2017 #7
Hope he gets well quickly. Blue_true Jun 2017 #8
Wishing all involved a speedy recovery. hamsterjill Jun 2017 #9
I wish all injured a speedy recovery. Pinkflamingo Jun 2017 #10
Yes. narnian60 Jun 2017 #74
Speedy recovery blueseas Jun 2017 #11
He's a human Wawannabe Jun 2017 #12
Hope he has a full and speedy recovery Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2017 #13
Hang in their Steve Scalise ....get better. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #14
and all of those injured today BainsBane Jun 2017 #15
Well wishes to all who have been injured Kaleva Jun 2017 #16
wishing a full recovery for Scalise and the other shooting victims. salin Jun 2017 #17
no dembotoz Jun 2017 #18
None. SammyWinstonJack Jun 2017 #90
Agreed mcar Jun 2017 #19
K&R... spanone Jun 2017 #20
Amen. He's a husband and father of 2 young kids. DesertRat Jun 2017 #21
Amen to that indeed. Zoonart Jun 2017 #41
I wish Scalise a full recovery meow2u3 Jun 2017 #22
Thoughts are with him as well as the others who were shot. onenote Jun 2017 #23
may this experience handmade34 Jun 2017 #24
My hope also DeminPennswoods Jun 2017 #34
Gun violence affects everyone, regardless of race, religion, or politics. forgotmylogin Jun 2017 #25
I send him all of the "thoughts and prayers!" nt ExciteBike66 Jun 2017 #26
Violence is not the answer. democrank Jun 2017 #27
ehhhh MurderMittenLiberal Jun 2017 #47
You're correct, ehhhh. democrank Jun 2017 #59
I'm so sorry ailsagirl Jun 2017 #28
I wish him a speedy recovery. A far more effective method of octoberlib Jun 2017 #29
He's stable right? retrowire Jun 2017 #30
he came out of surgery in critical condition Mosby Jun 2017 #43
Yes, major blood vessels in that area, as well as part of the gut. Rollo Jun 2017 #81
Wishing him a speedy recovery. n/t awesomerwb1 Jun 2017 #31
For ALL involved furtheradu Jun 2017 #32
I hope he recovers well, but I hope he uses this time to ponder all the misery he is trying to OnDoutside Jun 2017 #33
Yes. Without qualification. nolabear Jun 2017 #35
Those second amendment remedies elmac Jun 2017 #36
Agreed - senseless acts of violence like this have no place...anywhere Mime-Is-Money Jun 2017 #37
Recommended. H2O Man Jun 2017 #38
I hope he makes a full recovery soon The Genealogist Jun 2017 #39
Best wishes for a full and quick recover. Nt B2G Jun 2017 #40
Scalise Gets Helicoptered to OR, 24 Million Walk to ER.... KarmaKola Jun 2017 #42
+1 dalton99a Jun 2017 #44
+1 tallahasseedem Jun 2017 #61
And he's in bed with the NRA. Jeesh! - nt KingCharlemagne Jun 2017 #86
A plus rating from the NRA n/t sarge43 Jun 2017 #128
One fewer ambulatory fascist, imo. - nt KingCharlemagne Jun 2017 #130
While I'm not a pacifist as you are. NCTraveler Jun 2017 #45
I don't want them hurt MFM008 Jun 2017 #46
. slumcamper Jun 2017 #48
I hope all of the injured have a speedy and full recovery. CentralMass Jun 2017 #49
Support for progressives elmac Jun 2017 #50
K&R Scurrilous Jun 2017 #52
If he hadn't been there with security coverage I believe many would be dead. redwitch Jun 2017 #53
I hope Rep. Scalise makes a full recovery. Willie Pep Jun 2017 #54
Sorry Bear Creek Jun 2017 #55
Oh go away! cannabis_flower Jun 2017 #134
Hoping for a full recovery mainstreetonce Jun 2017 #56
the thought of him dragging himself across the dirt brought me to tears... samnsara Jun 2017 #57
Yeah, it was sad to read that, the gunman was still shooting while Blue_true Jun 2017 #96
He's my Congressman... Cheviteau Jun 2017 #58
Yep. It was a summit of white supremacists and neo-Nazis dalton99a Jun 2017 #62
There is no doubt he is a louse. The_Casual_Observer Jun 2017 #65
No doubt he is a first class coeur_de_lion Jun 2017 #70
Even David Duke cannabis_flower Jun 2017 #135
Yes even him coeur_de_lion Jun 2017 #138
The best way to honor Scalise... Fluke a Snooker Jun 2017 #60
Reminder that The Bible Jun 2017 #63
This post is out-of-line. DesertRat Jun 2017 #72
+1. n/t rzemanfl Jun 2017 #89
Please do. summer_in_TX Jun 2017 #93
I think he put some thought into it. 58Sunliner Jun 2017 #120
He's dead, Jim Major Nikon Jun 2017 #140
Yes DesertRat Jun 2017 #142
Best wishes congressman Soxfan58 Jun 2017 #64
I wish him to have an ephiphany while recovering.. Amimnoch Jun 2017 #66
I hope that he demand to look at the hospital bill. Blue_true Jun 2017 #99
Exactly and thank you. MuseRider Jun 2017 #67
A speedy recovery to all the victims Burma Jones Jun 2017 #68
Sending my thoughts and prayers as well. Barack_America Jun 2017 #69
Mine as well. Thank you for starting this. grossproffit Jun 2017 #71
K&R! Wishing him and the others who were injured a safe and speedy recovery Rhiannon12866 Jun 2017 #73
Thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery for him and all who were injured. Ilsa Jun 2017 #75
Same here! I wish him and everyone a speedy recovery. What a horrible thing to have happen! n/t RKP5637 Jun 2017 #76
. denbot Jun 2017 #77
same here DonCoquixote Jun 2017 #78
I could say something about being glad he wasn't shot in the head because we have enough brain ... Rollo Jun 2017 #80
That's the attitude we should have! GetRidOfThem Jun 2017 #82
also for David Bailey and Crystal Griner... raging moderate Jun 2017 #83
No Comment All-In Jun 2017 #84
For sure Roy Rolling Jun 2017 #85
Conservatives and fascists love it when we abase ourselves by KingCharlemagne Jun 2017 #87
It doesn't prove weakness but rather character and strength. summer_in_TX Jun 2017 #97
The Haters Own Almost All Of The Government If You Haven't Noticed All-In Jun 2017 #100
Perhaps I can use that "character and strength" to help pay for my doctor's visits and meds Jake Stern Jun 2017 #123
Sorry to tell you, MLK, Jr. and the Civil Right Movement didn't "convert KingCharlemagne Jun 2017 #129
Like the kid who thinks he'll stop a bully by saying "please don't hit me" Jake Stern Jun 2017 #124
Peace Achilleaze Jun 2017 #88
Prayers orangecrush Jun 2017 #91
How about a moment of reflection concerning the acts of violent intimidation aimed at two Democrats Doitnow Jun 2017 #92
He has Obama Care. Demtexan Jun 2017 #94
They Don't Care About Us All-In Jun 2017 #101
Agree Meowmee Jun 2017 #117
Good luck buddy. mahina Jun 2017 #95
Quick healing to all of those injured. n/t gldstwmn Jun 2017 #98
Rachel just got a detailed report of his condition BumRushDaShow Jun 2017 #102
It sounds so much worse that initially reported DesertRat Jun 2017 #116
Violence guss Jun 2017 #103
Agree. kstewart33 Jun 2017 #104
I hope all of the victims make a full and speedy recovery. Violence is not the answer. -Steph- Jun 2017 #105
K&R TomCADem Jun 2017 #106
Absolutely. calimary Jun 2017 #107
Hoping for a full recovery for Scalise and all Americans affected by gun violence. VOX Jun 2017 #108
+1 SunSeeker Jun 2017 #109
Ditto. n/t Tarheel_Dem Jun 2017 #110
thoughts and prayers IronLionZion Jun 2017 #111
I'm sorry people were shot. kaotikross Jun 2017 #113
Prayers for healing and peace marlakay Jun 2017 #114
"Violence is NEVER the answer!" Get well soon so we can continue the DEBATE! Sunlei Jun 2017 #115
My thoughts are with Representative Scalise. I sincerely wish him a full Upthevibe Jun 2017 #118
I hope that he heals. I also hope that he is infused with empathy and becomes an advocate for grantcart Jun 2017 #119
wishing him the best Skittles Jun 2017 #121
He and his family are in my prayers. Here's to a speedy recovery. AgadorSparticus Jun 2017 #122
Nobody deserves to be shot for their political views. meadowlander Jun 2017 #125
For Steve Scalise and others injured Alt-Orange Jun 2017 #126
No one should ever have to suffer from such senseless violence. Silver Gaia Jun 2017 #127
Live by the Sword, Die by the Sword BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2017 #131
Nah, I'm Good lib87 Jun 2017 #132
Lets hope Steve makes a speedy recovery so he can continue God's work... benpollard Jun 2017 #133
Kindest thing I can say,you reap what you sow. lark Jun 2017 #136
I'll send my wishes for a speedy recovery. LongTomH Jun 2017 #137
Agree with you on no violence. I wish him and everyone affected a speedy recovery. n/t Zing Zing Zingbah Jun 2017 #139
Agree. highplainsdem Jun 2017 #141
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