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55. The NRA thanks Rep. Scalise for his leadership in this important effort, the gun group said .

Wed Jun 14, 2017, 07:25 PM

Jun 2017

In the face of former President Obama’s early-2016 executive actions to tighten gun-control laws, Scalise joined fellow Republicans in Louisiana — known for its lax gun laws — in criticizing the then-commander-in-chief. “It is insulting to the American people that President Obama is attempting to take away the constitutionally protected rights of law abiding citizens in an obvious effort to change the subject away from his failure to keep America safe from radical Islamic terrorists,” he said, according to the Times-Picayune. He had a chance and he did nothing . edit for link http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/steve-scalise-rep-wounded-va-shooting-article-1.3246692

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It would be wise, I believe, on DU, to avoid attacking victims [View all] MineralMan Jun 2017 OP

I wish Rep. Scalise a full recovery. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2017 #1

I believe we should remind him of that after he recovers fully. MineralMan Jun 2017 #5

Of course. It was not my intent to bust on him now. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2017 #6

I Agree Leith Jun 2017 #8

It's wise anywhere and everywhere, not just on DU. Iggo Jun 2017 #2

Yes, I've been disappointed in some of the comments I've read. BainsBane Jun 2017 #3

Yes. cwydro Jun 2017 #4

Thank you. Ezior Jun 2017 #7

It is fair to talk about policy. Willie Pep Jun 2017 #9

Well said!!! n/t RKP5637 Jun 2017 #10

i won't attack them...but freddyvh Jun 2017 #11

You need only say nothing regarding that victim. MineralMan Jun 2017 #12

+Fucking Infinity. - nt KingCharlemagne Jun 2017 #49

+1 (n/t) FreepFryer Jun 2017 #13

Well, first reports was of an injury...not a serious injury angstlessk Jun 2017 #14

Sadly, some people are quick to attack Republicans who are victims of MineralMan Jun 2017 #15

I agree 100% angstlessk Jun 2017 #16

Once again, you are correct. And check out Twitter & the nasty comments celebrating it there. 7962 Jun 2017 #20

I don't want them dead Bettie Jun 2017 #23

First reports here were that he was shot, nothing else. The slime commenced instantly. 7962 Jun 2017 #17

First reports said he was in good spirits... angstlessk Jun 2017 #24

Yes I do remember. So will you be surprised when the opposite happens in this case? 7962 Jun 2017 #29

I agree, let's leave those knee jerk responses to the likes of trump jr et all angstlessk Jun 2017 #33

I'm sure before the day is out Trump will say something stupid to redirect the attention to HIM. 7962 Jun 2017 #54

Going after the victims is what Republicans do, not us lunatica Jun 2017 #18

Thank YOU! 7962 Jun 2017 #25

You can certainly speak for yourself and probably many more on this board. pennylane100 Jun 2017 #30

I wish him an awakening of humanity lunatica Jun 2017 #66

never seen anyone here attack victims elmac Jun 2017 #19

Then you havent been reading the posts in the related OPs 7962 Jun 2017 #22

The slime is the republicans blaming all democrats for this shooting! angstlessk Jun 2017 #26

Correct! elmac Jun 2017 #28

agreed FUCK anyone who is gop gopiscrap Jun 2017 #51

Well, I would not call not having sympathy attacking anyone. elmac Jun 2017 #27

its a pretty shitty attitude even if you dont want to call it an "attack" 7962 Jun 2017 #31

My attitude is fine, thank you very much. nt elmac Jun 2017 #35

Sorry, I was referring to the person who made the comment, not you. 7962 Jun 2017 #53

Agreed mcar Jun 2017 #21

Oh well elmac Jun 2017 #34

I get that mcar Jun 2017 #37

Violence, just like war, never solves anything elmac Jun 2017 #46

No, it's not mcar Jun 2017 #47

"Violence, just like war, never solves anything" EX500rider Jun 2017 #58

Tell that to the Vietnamese, Syrians, Iraqis, ect. ect, ect... elmac Jun 2017 #60

Didn't say it solved everything....but it has solved things. EX500rider Jun 2017 #62

I do not blame the victims of this shooting, only the ones playing the victim Saviolo Jun 2017 #32

How long have these idiots on the right been preaching their second amendment remedies? elmac Jun 2017 #36

of course bora13 Jun 2017 #38

Agree ananda Jun 2017 #39

Maybe take accountability for the effect of hate speak in forums Yossarian22 Jun 2017 #40

I'm sorry, but I can't. NutmegYankee Jun 2017 #41

And he now has one of those pre-existing conditions. alarimer Jun 2017 #68

Refusing to hide the fact that I feel absolutely no sympathy for him being shot Jake Stern Jun 2017 #42

My personal take on this... wysi Jun 2017 #57

Amen to that ailsagirl Jun 2017 #43

This, MinMan Hekate Jun 2017 #44

It's not "attacking" to bring up his voting record. rainlillie Jun 2017 #45

Thanks for your concern. Scalise would have no problem whatsoever KingCharlemagne Jun 2017 #48

Be careful - calling out an asshole right winger for his record is now considered hyperbole Jake Stern Jun 2017 #63

I am not attacking any victims. rivegauche Jun 2017 #50

We should not be assigning blame here, but showing concern... Kleveland Jun 2017 #52

It's difficult when one poster claims "being shot is not an attack" and whathehell Jun 2017 #59

The NRA thanks Rep. Scalise for his leadership in this important effort, the gun group said . stonecutter357 Jun 2017 #55

This message was self-deleted by its author roamer65 Jun 2017 #56

For the OP, Thank you for thinking you are a moral compass for this despicable act. juxtaposed Jun 2017 #61

I don't think anything of the sort. I posted my opinion. MineralMan Jun 2017 #67

The victims of the shootings are in my prayers Gothmog Jun 2017 #64

Sometimes hard to remember who the victim is Generic Other Jun 2017 #65

I agree with all of that fescuerescue Jun 2017 #69

It does matter, though. MineralMan Jun 2017 #70

It's a matter of degrees I think fescuerescue Jun 2017 #71

I'm not going to attack the victims NobodyHere Jun 2017 #72