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22. He wasn't a progressive,

Reply to Demsrule86 (Reply #15)

Sat Jun 17, 2017, 07:17 PM

Jun 2017

and green spoiler sounds right.

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James Hodgkinson, the DC Shooter, Has Himself to Blame for Electing Trump [View all] louis c Jun 2017 OP

worse than that, he shot a bunch of people SethH Jun 2017 #1

I'm talking about his motive louis c Jun 2017 #2

And what new law would have stopped this attack? DaleFromWPB Jun 2017 #9

Background checks...the guy beat his wife. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #13

As far as I know, he was never convicted. Per the Lautenberg amendment.. X_Digger Jun 2017 #19

That is not necessarily true. Even if they go to court, in many states domestic abuse is a Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #56

No- even misdemeanor domestic abuse is covered Lee-Lee Jun 2017 #64

Until you end gun show loopholes and internet sales...it really does't matter... Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #100

Both of those "loopholes" were closed in Illinois where he got his guns Lee-Lee Jun 2017 #106

Anybody can charge anybody else with domestic abuse customerserviceguy Jun 2017 #84

No, even charged.. under indictment for, convicted of, or subject to a restraining order for... X_Digger Jun 2017 #85

I don't need a next...my point was there are dangerous folks with guns...and until you rip Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #99

You can't until the case is adjudicated Lee-Lee Jun 2017 #107

That's already the case. Under indictment for.. subject to a restraining order for.. convicted of.. X_Digger Jun 2017 #116

Now that's what I call karma MiddleClass Jun 2017 #26

even worse his 17 yr old foster kid doused herself with gas & killed herself. another foster girl.. Sunlei Jun 2017 #44

That law already exists but he was never convicted Lee-Lee Jun 2017 #49

This one: lapucelle Jun 2017 #27

Here is the list of Prohibited Persons. Domestic abusers are already prohibited. discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2017 #34

Not all states follow the iterim provisions lapucelle Jun 2017 #42

That wasn't the issue here Lee-Lee Jun 2017 #50

That's probably one of the reasons why lapucelle Jun 2017 #52

Isn't this why slapping a on a federal band-aid... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2017 #63

It took a long time lapucelle Jun 2017 #68

re: "...state-by-state solutions frequently game the system with legalistic loopholes." discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2017 #71

That's what makes the Supreme Court lapucelle Jun 2017 #74

It's such a no-brainer, makes you wonder what makes gun humping repugs tick? brush Jun 2017 #72

Don't believe everything you see in the movies... Baconator Jun 2017 #110

That's supposed to reassure us? It's definitely quieter. Why would anyone advocate for that? brush Jun 2017 #117

It's quieter but nowhere near quiet... Baconator Jun 2017 #118

Why would anyone advocate for that? Lee-Lee Jun 2017 #119

Are you sure you belong here? louis c Jun 2017 #45

I would think so. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #57

Defending civil liberties is always welcome at DU. aikoaiko Jun 2017 #126

"It is my contention..." panader0 Jun 2017 #17

but people who voted 3rd party, blanks and write ins were, and he was one louis c Jun 2017 #39

No. OrwellwasRight Jun 2017 #54

But if Hillary recieved more votes in 3 states she would have won louis c Jun 2017 #58

And the people who voted for Trump are the people who voted for Trump. OrwellwasRight Jun 2017 #61

Um, Hitler was appointed, not elected (similar to Bush 2000) - nt KingCharlemagne Jun 2017 #80

Sorry to clutter your mind with the facts......... louis c Jun 2017 #94

Well, since we're talking 'facts,' the Nazi Party received a plurality, not a majority, in KingCharlemagne Jun 2017 #95

Just like Trump louis c Jun 2017 #101

Dumbest opinion piece ever... HopeAgain Jun 2017 #3

Beat me too it! Chasstev365 Jun 2017 #5

When an election is a clear choice, make the right choice. Blue_true Jun 2017 #6

It's that's simple. And not difficult to grasp ++++++++++ JHan Jun 2017 #89

Seriously...he shot folks who are GOP...while he put them in office. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #14

yep. iamthebandfanman Jun 2017 #23

Post removed Post removed Jun 2017 #24

Welcome to DU. Enjoy your stay. GoneOffShore Jun 2017 #46

To listen to this BS Mariana Jun 2017 #86

but the people who hate Trump louis c Jun 2017 #104

It's a fact they made up the marginal difference Mariana Jun 2017 #108

Yep. SMC22307 Jun 2017 #111

Word. nt Blue_true Jun 2017 #4

Divisive progressive-bashing. /nt philly_bob Jun 2017 #7

I don't consider that guy a progressive...those who voted for Hillary in the election are Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #15

He wasn't a progressive, Progressive dog Jun 2017 #22

'Green Spoiler' - Soylent green that's gone bad. GoneOffShore Jun 2017 #48

that gun nut piece of shit was not a progressive. JI7 Jun 2017 #35

People who don't vote or vote Green... Expecting Rain Jun 2017 #8

Folks, this guy was from Illionis where Hillary had no trouble winning. His vote was worthless to Jim Beard Jun 2017 #10

thanks, I was about to point that out and will comment Blue Ridge Virginia Jun 2017 #11

I live in Texas so my vote is always pissed off, all up and down the ballot. Jim Beard Jun 2017 #65

He may have cost us Georgia 6 and when he spreads hatred on his face book Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #16

He was likely a libertarian that grabbed on to Sanders proposals. Blue_true Jun 2017 #69

He was not a libertarian...he was a a Dem...I read his past post going back to Obama...and then Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #103

Ossoff and his people must point out that Bernie did not endorse Ossoff. Blue_true Jun 2017 #112

Yeah, where people live does actually make a difference. TDale313 Jun 2017 #29

it's not just his own vote. it was his bashing and getting others to do the same JI7 Jun 2017 #38

but the folks in Wisconsin, Penn. amd Mich did, and they thought like him louis c Jun 2017 #40

Thanks. elleng Jun 2017 #77

Yup. +1 nt riderinthestorm Jun 2017 #102

One of the idiots who were shaped by Russian Republicans MiddleClass Jun 2017 #12

A vote for anyone other than Hillary is a vote for Trump IronLionZion Jun 2017 #18

We also have an electoral college TDale313 Jun 2017 #30

Popular vote helps provide the mandate IronLionZion Jun 2017 #51

Their side could care less. TDale313 Jun 2017 #70

I could care less what their side thinks IronLionZion Jun 2017 #82

It's irrelevant. He was never going to vote for Hillary. progressoid Jun 2017 #20

I don't know where this idea comes from Mariana Jun 2017 #115

Hillary won his state Not Ruth Jun 2017 #21

If you read the OP louis c Jun 2017 #41

K&R stonecutter357 Jun 2017 #25

it's not just the vote but the hate and lies he spread against the dem while voting for Putin troll JI7 Jun 2017 #28

Unfortunately there are mentally ill on both sides of the spectrum that turn to violence nini Jun 2017 #31

This article reads like bad DU thread melman Jun 2017 #32

+1 flibbitygiblets Jun 2017 #47

Right. SMDH nt riderinthestorm Jun 2017 #105

Post removed Post removed Jun 2017 #33

I'm glad Hillary didn't appeal to fucked up types like him JI7 Jun 2017 #36

Considering his history of violence, he shouldn't have been allowed to keep his weapons That Guy 888 Jun 2017 #60

yes dukakis was ahead until the rape question in the debate JI7 Jun 2017 #62

The Snoopy Tank Helmet (so he could hear the tank crew on the radio) didn't help either. That Guy 888 Jun 2017 #75

no, mccain and romney did not do dog whistles either. JI7 Jun 2017 #87

No, I'm not refighting the primary, I'm refighting the General Election louis c Jun 2017 #53

Sure, whatever you have to tell yourself to keep going. That Guy 888 Jun 2017 #66

You'll take heat, but you make excellent points leftstreet Jun 2017 #67

Thanks, I think heat is going to be the norm until we can stop annoying each other That Guy 888 Jun 2017 #78

Did Kissinger actually ever endorse her? lapucelle Jun 2017 #79

Yes and no. I don't have glowing praise for Kissinger, do you? That Guy 888 Jun 2017 #81

So Kissinger never actually endorsed her, lapucelle Jun 2017 #83

+++++++++++++++ JHan Jun 2017 #90

Just to let you know louis c Jun 2017 #121

You're bragging that you voted against the Democratic nominee for president. yardwork Jun 2017 #98

yeah stein got a couple percent & that 3rd party man got a couple percent extra especially in Pa. Sunlei Jun 2017 #37

I hate Trump but I'd rather end him by voting him out of office. Initech Jun 2017 #43

Valid points Thinkingabout Jun 2017 #55

Not helpful to keep bashing fellow Democrats. OrwellwasRight Jun 2017 #59

Anyone who could not see the danger of Trump and vote accordingly isn't a fellow Democrat. Blue_true Jun 2017 #73

Circular firing squads fail. OrwellwasRight Jun 2017 #97

the piece of shit shooter was not a democrat. he believed in dnc conspiracy theories and voted for JI7 Jun 2017 #92

I'm not talking about the shooter, so quit making stuff up. OrwellwasRight Jun 2017 #96

Anyone who didn't vote for Clinton elected Trump. End of story. nt Blue_true Jun 2017 #114

You certainly get my point. louis c Jun 2017 #120

The people who voted for Trump voted for Trump. End of Story. OrwellwasRight Jun 2017 #123

I don't hate anyone. but a fact is a fact louis c Jun 2017 #124

The issue that I have with third party voters. Blue_true Jun 2017 #128

I don't hate progressives that voted third party. But I don't respect them either. Blue_true Jun 2017 #127

Before the Gunfire in Virginia, a Volatile Home Life in Illinois elleng Jun 2017 #76

Short view vs a long view... Baconator Jun 2017 #88

To be honest... LeftishBrit Jun 2017 #91

No shitting louis c Jun 2017 #93

Did Jill Stein receive a statistically significant vote? Oneironaut Jun 2017 #109

Both are the case, but Stein votes still cost us the election, louis c Jun 2017 #113

I agree. Stein voters are all either insane or folks that were so scorned by losing the primary stevenleser Jun 2017 #122

This article will like a hornets nest Renew Deal Jun 2017 #125