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lovemydogs

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3. Or inheriting some of his mental problems. both, maybe

Reply to malaise (Reply #1)

Thu Oct 5, 2017, 02:38 PM

Oct 2017

I just know that I have several conditions that someone in my family had or has.
And I've seen my ex-brother in law go from normal in his 20s and 30s to have some real problems after 40. His dad committed suicide and we don't know intimate details of his mental state but, apparently he had some problems.

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Stephen C. Paddock [View all] lovemydogs Oct 2017 OP

But, I just cannot shake the feeling that Mr. Paddock's actions can be traced to his father malaise Oct 2017 #1

Or inheriting some of his mental problems. both, maybe lovemydogs Oct 2017 #3

Many medical conditions are genetic so your theory is possible malaise Oct 2017 #7

I agree with both of these comments. Dem_4_Life Oct 2017 #16

I can't shake the feeling either, but I have another take LeftInTX Oct 2017 #31

Makes sense malaise Oct 2017 #32

There might be a link, but at 64 years old, with no criminal or mental health history Not Ruth Oct 2017 #2

Its good to know what might have caused it. lovemydogs Oct 2017 #4

death count up to 59, sadly hlthe2b Oct 2017 #5

In the press conference yesterday they confirmed 58 plus the shooter is 59. Dem_4_Life Oct 2017 #15

I have different theory. It is my belief that those who collect guns excessively as this guy did Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #6

Could not agree more. A gun nut that acted out his fantasy. Sneederbunk Oct 2017 #10

This is what I think...those who collect (not the civil war or what have you buffs) but Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #17

I've said this for years. It's human nature to get tired of practicing all the time. Solomon Oct 2017 #25

Yes that is what I think. Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #29

While I get where you are going with this ProudLib72 Oct 2017 #8

Couple your theory with compulsive gambling. nt Tavarious Jackson Oct 2017 #12

There are multiple traits ProudLib72 Oct 2017 #13

So what are you getting at? Man_Bear_Pig Oct 2017 #34

all interesting - good post..thanks. I have a thought, though, as well NRaleighLiberal Oct 2017 #9

I don't give a fuck if he was Atila the Hun maxrandb Oct 2017 #11

Also, thousands would be dead has a security guard not walked by... Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #18

He also tried to set off explosions by shooting at aviation fuel tanks near the venue. tblue37 Oct 2017 #19

Terrifying...I fail to see how Congress can keep up this shit. Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #30

I have a theory on how we could perhaps cut down on gun violence. Bear with me. politicaljunkie41910 Oct 2017 #14

Interesting... If that could be implemented, I'd be all for it, ecstatic Oct 2017 #21

If he is dead, how would you know how big his penis was? Not Ruth Oct 2017 #22

And men would all go George Costanza DVRacer Oct 2017 #28

That's not accurate. LisaL Oct 2017 #20

"not on speaking terms with 2 of his 3 brothers" Not Ruth Oct 2017 #23

I suspect that is not really unusual... Phentex Oct 2017 #24

I have a feeling that he was losing bigly in the casinos..blowing thru his 'fortune'. Rene Oct 2017 #26

Study: Handling (stroking) a gun makes men's testosterone levels rise and makes them more aggressive Hoyt Oct 2017 #27

This message was self-deleted by its author canetoad Oct 2017 #33

The germ of a theory canetoad Oct 2017 #35