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In reply to the discussion: Holder on the hot seat tomorrow.... [View all]Because every single factual report indicates Weaver intentionally chose to move to West Asshole, Idaho specifically to live alone and away from people. In addition, in case you've completely ignored the facts, the ATF came to him and started shooting before they even identified themselves. This is very readily available information Hoyt. If you're going to lie your ass off, at least try not to be so obvious.
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Well, heads SHOULD roll on that one. WTF were they thinking? Thanks -- I thought that was probably
gateley
Feb 2012
#3
They surely should have been better coordinated (or whatever) regardless of their motive. But
gateley
Feb 2012
#6
What about the convictions and indictments that have come down. I guess they count for nothing if
Hoyt
Feb 2012
#9
That's like saying the Iraq War was worth it in the end because it toppled Saddam Hussein...
friendly_iconoclast
Feb 2012
#10
What about Brian Terry's family? They're calling it "abominable, reckless, nonsensical."
friendly_iconoclast
Feb 2012
#11
Give us a break. Do you honestly think the killers of agent Terry would not have a gun otherwise.
Hoyt
Feb 2012
#12
"Do you honestly think the killers of agent Terry would not have a gun otherwise?"
montanto
Feb 2012
#13
ATF was trying to stop gun trafficking. That goal is laudable. Clearly could have done better.
Hoyt
Feb 2012
#14
"...there are a number of indictments already, and 2 convictions." And a couple of hundred deaths.
friendly_iconoclast
Feb 2012
#25
Oliver North was trying to get US hostages back when he sold arms to Iran.
friendly_iconoclast
Feb 2012
#29
Well, let's apply same standard to S&W, Colt, Glock, your local gun shop, you if guns stolen, etc.
Hoyt
Feb 2012
#17
Naw, I'm arguing this was a sting -- if it had worked, Most of us would have cheered.
Hoyt
Feb 2012
#20
Weaver was/is a terrorist-- only open for interpretation if you believe in "friends" of Aryan Nation
Hoyt
Feb 2012
#32
A "sting" involves actually tracking the object, recovering it, and charging them.. fucking duh.
X_Digger
Feb 2012
#22
With over 20 indictments and already 2 convictions -- it served its purpose. More are coming.
Hoyt
Feb 2012
#33
Sometimes you need to break a truckload of eggs to make one omelet.... n/t
friendly_iconoclast
Feb 2012
#39
Is the statement incorrect? You can search for discussion supporting Weaver, and blasting ATF.
Hoyt
Feb 2012
#30
Can you point to anything that shows the "gun culture" thinks Weaver is a "saint"?
rl6214
Feb 2012
#34
Anything claimed without evidence can be dismissed without evidence. And you've presented none.
friendly_iconoclast
Feb 2012
#37
"You just hate the ATF and anyone who tries to control guns." Prove it.
friendly_iconoclast
Feb 2012
#26
"It was necessary to illegally traffic in guns (with scores of deaths as a minor side effect)...
friendly_iconoclast
Feb 2012
#27
Sorry, that was a parody of certain viewpoints (not yours) seen here.
friendly_iconoclast
Feb 2012
#35