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DonCoquixote

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61. I would so love to believe

Fri Oct 30, 2015, 02:44 AM

Oct 2015

Common sense would prevail, but this is FLORIDA. In many ways, this asshole has a better shot than Zimmerman to get off, because he fulfills the fantasies of both the Dixie natives and the "I paid my taxes in NOO Yawk!" retirees. A gun makes weak people feel good, and nothign would please many of the gray contingent here than the fact they could intimidate people by waving a gun. I know there are some great seniors, but Florida attracts the sort of seniors that made their retirement by screwing over people and they see no reason to stop now, especially as the Churches will encourage it.

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Florida man who shot theatergoer for texting to invoke 'stand your ground' [View all] SecularMotion Oct 2015 OP

Remember, folks, guns don't kill people. Popcorn kills people. KamaAina Oct 2015 #1

Then this sign needs to be posted... KansDem Oct 2015 #6

That's what they want us to believe. valerief Oct 2015 #68

Now I get it... CincyDem Oct 2015 #2

Hey, that oily crap they put on popcorn in theatres Kelvin Mace Oct 2015 #17

comment to keep eye on thread and kick and recomment n/t w0nderer Oct 2015 #3

He should die in prison with a life sentence as the criminal that he is. nt TeamPooka Oct 2015 #4

Popcorn. crim son Oct 2015 #5

The tipping point approacheth, gun nuts. onehandle Oct 2015 #7

Mere wishful thinking on your part. friendly_iconoclast Oct 2015 #23

They only said it approacheth maxsolomon Oct 2015 #31

"(I)s it your contention that gun rights will just keep becoming more liberal unto infinity?" No... friendly_iconoclast Oct 2015 #37

And The Good News, People Continue To Get Shot & Killed SoCalMusicLover Oct 2015 #38

Frankly, we could seriously lessen the numbers of those killed and wounded by legalizing drugs. Big_Mike Oct 2015 #55

You *are* aware that the rates of such things happening are declining, are you not? friendly_iconoclast Oct 2015 #56

Thas funny. GGJohn Oct 2015 #58

So that's what those dancing boxes of popcorn and candy want me in the lobby for . . . Journeyman Oct 2015 #8

But if he Oulson HAD something more lethal to attack with than popcorn rocktivity Oct 2015 #9

Which Is Why It's His Fault SoCalMusicLover Oct 2015 #39

People who text during movies and plays should not be shot LastLiberal in PalmSprings Oct 2015 #10

It wasn't during the movie. Movie hadn't started yet. (nt) jeff47 Oct 2015 #27

Yes, and Reeves was also texting before he murdered Oulson for texting. nt ohnoyoudidnt Oct 2015 #57

maybe they were texting each other? 0rganism Oct 2015 #67

If the victim had been texting from the DEFENDANT'S phone rocktivity Oct 2015 #44

Didn't Jeb Bush sign that lunatic shit? Darb Oct 2015 #11

Words fail me so k&r. The only thing that can stop a bad guy with popcorn is a good uppityperson Oct 2015 #12

Makes me wonder what abuses he may have committed while active police duty suffragette Oct 2015 #50

I'm sure the usual band of gun murder lovers will be along SwankyXomb Oct 2015 #13

Be sure and point them out for us, willya? IMO this guy should do hard time friendly_iconoclast Oct 2015 #24

Me too Duckhunter935 Oct 2015 #51

Same here. beevul Oct 2015 #54

When they do, make sure you point them out so we can roundly condemn them. GGJohn Oct 2015 #59

the murder victim is white, so it won't work nt geek tragedy Oct 2015 #14

Sadly, this is true. yardwork Oct 2015 #29

+1000 Blue_Tires Oct 2015 #35

This is why we need to restrict gun ownership to mostly law enforcement Township75 Oct 2015 #15

Because shooting police officers ends so well for the shooter. (nt) jeff47 Oct 2015 #28

Scumbag. blackspade Oct 2015 #16

Oh come on guys! blondie58 Oct 2015 #18

You got to be kidding me? Catherine Vincent Oct 2015 #19

Don't bring popcorn Geronimoe Oct 2015 #20

I find nothing humorous about this story. n/t SomeGuyInEagan Oct 2015 #21

Right. So now "Stand Your Ground" means NastyRiffraff Oct 2015 #22

He is going to *attempt* it, with no guarantee it will work. Hopefully, it won't... friendly_iconoclast Oct 2015 #25

Unfortunately, some gun owners think it entitles them ThoughtCriminal Oct 2015 #33

In this case, all parties are/were white friendly_iconoclast Oct 2015 #34

Yes but the victim was a big strong young man and the murderer was a small old former MillennialDem Oct 2015 #45

Just because a defense attorney claims something doesn't mean it is true. n/t PoliticAverse Oct 2015 #26

Again, he was not texting during the movie. Previews before the movie Person 2713 Oct 2015 #49

If this defense works, perhaps Florida will repeal the law. yardwork Oct 2015 #30

snowballs chance in hell maxsolomon Oct 2015 #32

If his victim was Black, not only would he walk. He wouldn't even be charged. Yavin4 Oct 2015 #36

+1000 Blue_Tires Oct 2015 #69

He must have a very strange psychiatric condition: fear of popcorn. Vinca Oct 2015 #40

gun humpers are the biggest cowards on the planet Skittles Oct 2015 #41

Why wouldn't he try a SYG defense? Captain Stern Oct 2015 #42

Wish I could be on that jury. Deadly popcorn ??? sinkingfeeling Oct 2015 #43

I may well get banned for saying this, but if I was the widow, I would be the one on trial MillennialDem Oct 2015 #46

Sink in your own quicksand, Curtis. Dont call me Shirley Oct 2015 #47

You like quicksand? Try this quote by Reeves: christx30 Oct 2015 #53

That triples the reason this cold blooded killer should lose his case. Dont call me Shirley Oct 2015 #71

Oh I totally agree with you. christx30 Oct 2015 #73

The only way to stop a bad guy with a popcorn is a good guy with a popgun Bucky Oct 2015 #48

Sounds like open/shut case of 2nd degree murder. roamer65 Oct 2015 #52

more road rage without a car. all it takes is a gun and a violent, impulsive person. Sunlei Oct 2015 #60

I would so love to believe DonCoquixote Oct 2015 #61

I believe the only reason charges are being discussed mountain grammy Oct 2015 #62

Will the NRA now call for open carry gun phones? Kingofalldems Oct 2015 #63

So, the only way to stop a jerk with popcorn... Beartracks Oct 2015 #64

Theatre popcorn can be really scary. Chemisse Oct 2015 #65

In any sane world, this ass goes to jail. lark Oct 2015 #66

Totally legalized murder? world wide wally Oct 2015 #70

The current right wing is the biggest threat this country has ever faced. IHateTheGOP Oct 2015 #72

I've seen lots of gunners support this shitbag alcibiades_mystery Oct 2015 #74

This is why we have trials. Turbineguy Oct 2015 #75

Popcorn can be deadly! HassleCat Oct 2015 #76