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Demsrule86

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29. Yes that is what I think.

Reply to Solomon (Reply #25)

Fri Oct 6, 2017, 10:42 AM

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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