A slaughter of the most innocent in the Heartland
At least 19 very young school children and two adults are dead after a madman went on a rampage in a Texas elementary school. Accounts of the tragedy are only now beginning to emerge. Yesterday Texas officials conducted a press conference that had to be one of the worst ones law enforcement had ever given. We now know that it took an hour for cops to stop the Texas school shooter. Can anyone imagine the horror those kids experienced being confined to a classroom with that lunatic?
Police told kids at Texas school to 'yell if you need help.' When one little girl did, the gunman shot her. This was Texas law enforcement? When I see those Texas cops, I expect the very best. It is hard not to judge them as facts continue to come out, but it looks like they failed to do their duty. It turns out that it was a lone off-duty Border Patrol agent who finally put an end to the madness. The agent saved the lives of countless children trapped inside Robb Elementary school. after his wife, a fourth-grade teacher at the school, texted him that there was an active shooter.
The Week:
Inflation still running high:
"A key measure of annual inflation that is closely watched by the Federal Reserve continued to run hot in April as widespread supply disruptions, extraordinarily high consumer demand and worker shortages fuel rapidly rising prices. The personal consumption expenditures price index, which measures costs that consumers pay for a variety of different items, showed that core prices – which exclude the more volatile measurements of food and energy – soared 4.9% in the year through April, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis."
https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/feds-preferred-inflation-gauge-rose-april-near-40-year-high
Sussman Trial goes to Jury:
Here lies the dilemma for John Durham. He has presented a flawless case against Michael Sussman, but that case now goes to a jury comprised of three Clinton donors, an AOC donor and a woman whose daughter is on the same sports team as Sussmann's daughter. It's a longshot, but for the sake of justice, we all need a conviction.
"Democratic attorney Michael Sussmann, accused of lying to the FBI about his work for the 2016 presidential campaign of Hillary Clinton, has decided not to testify in his own defense at his ongoing trial on a false-statement charge. Sussmann’s defense rested its case on Thursday and jurors are expected to hear closing arguments beginning Friday morning."
https://news.yahoo.com/2016-clinton-attorney-sussmann-wont-143737360.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Fighting to win:
"Ukraine's military released an unverified video last week of its troops by a border post marked in their flag's colors of yellow and blue.
Intended as a boast at how far Ukraine's counteroffensive had pushed Russian troops back from the second city of Kharkiv, the celebrating soldiers purportedly had enemy territory almost underneath their boots. But just how likely is it that troops like these could push further and enter Russia?
While there are no indications Ukraine is looking to send soldiers into its neighbor, the war has taken some unexpected turns. In the eastern Donbass region, where fighting is concentrated after Russia's withdrawal from Kyiv, Russian cities are tantalizingly close for Ukraine's troops to embarrass Moscow."
https://www.newsweek.com/russia-ukraine-putin-invasion-incursion-donbas-kharkiv-counteroffensive-1710402
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt signs bill requiring students to use bathrooms aligned with their biological sex at birth:
Oklahoma Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt says the measure he signed into law on Wednesday that requires students in schools across the state to use restrooms that align with their biological sex at birth is "common sense" and that it is "kind of crazy" that the law had to be passed in the first place.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/oklahoma-gov-stitt-signs-transgender-bathroom-bill-biological-sex?intcmp=tw_fnc
What have we learned?
It seems that democrats never tire of trying to use a crisis. Most notable was the disgraceful performance of Beto "Bozo" O'Rourke, who disrupted a press conference after the tragedy in Texas. They have no integrity and O'Rourke made a point of proving it. And then there was this from Andrew Pollack, The father of a teenage victim of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting:
"They didn’t learn anything from what happened in Texas at that school shooting, they didn’t learn anything from what happened in Parkland at that shooting, they didn’t learn anything from what happened at Sandy Hook," Pollack explained. "When you focus on just gun control this is what happens. It’s happened again."
Cartoon of the Week:
Honorable Mention:
Jacob Albarado : A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent, who was off duty and at his barber’s when he got a text from his wife to alert him that she, a teacher, and their daughter, a student, at Robb Elementary School were under threat from an active shooter. Albarado borrowed a shotgun from his barber and raced to the scene.
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Another week in the administration of Joe Biden.
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FUCK OFF
Democrats have had the control.
You're a real BLUF guy.
What an idiotic comment. When did Democrats have control of blood-soaked Texas?
BLUF - Bottom Line Up Front
Yep.
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The NRA has their blood on its hands.
What does whether or not Salvador was an NRA member have to do with anything?
Your questions show that you know absolutely nothing about the NRA or recent American history.
Try gaining some knowledge, and stop asking utterly ridiculous questions, before you embarrass yourself any further.
And there you go again.
It is termed: a 'sin' of omission. If you need help processing that - Ask!
I could not care less what you think about anything.
Exactly, NRA omission has enabled CA to have more guns per capita than any other state except it’s sister, Texas.
I am done wasting time with you. You don't have anything sufficient to add and apparently you have much to take away from discussion. Moving on.
That's a good deal for you, me and those that wasted their time reading us.
I apologize for taking away from you.
Don't let it get you down. There is always next year when/if republicans control the levers of government democrats can trade places sitting and lounging around with their thumbs tucked in dark damp places too. Oh yeah, and congress can not keep us safe. Widows, orphans, and children are sitting ducks out here, because we have a broken congress!
Isn't that what Democrats have been doing already?
Why you asking me-ask a Republican!!! Do not get ahead of yourselves and turn the House and Senate RED, then watch democrats-Thumb Party!
Because you made the statement.
So you ARE saying that's what they've been doing already.
I'm eagerly anticipating just this event.
We're setting up for a very good year in the stock market in 2023.
No, it is not. I am saying when(ever) democrats are in the minority, as things now proceed up there (dismal by the way), then they will be in the 'seats' of Thumb Party. The dismal position of "thumbs tucked in dark damp places" for now are the Republicans! Thumb Party.
If this not clear ask again. I will be glad to communicate it until understanding can be properly attained.
Just because money is earned, bares no SUCCESS at happiness in spending it. Just ask those conservatives dead with Covid/gun violence. As I have explained and will continue to do so, as you have heard it often in this life, but choose not to internalize it (for others not like yourselves): Money can't buy happiness or a life without sickness and death.
Keep gun proliferation around and random shooting will eventually garner somebody you are concerned (have regard for). Right now, it is evidential that you don't give a shake of a rat 'butt' for what I am concerned about. But, I do care about you—on many, many general levels.
Lastly, the stock market is dynamic ("up/down") so don't get cocky before you "EAT."
Finally, Texas has a 'gun problem' —didn't see that coming?
"The “recount” of the Dr. Oz Senate race in Pennsylvania continues. Almost two weeks now, and counting. Any big surprises in store? What does the WSJ Ed Board think now? Not exactly transparent, right? Our elections are strictly Third World. Go to SAME DAY VOTING, PAPER BALLOTS! France and others go quickly and accurately. GET SMART AMERICA!". ...Donald Trump
“As we grieve the children of Uvalde today, we should take time to recognize that two years have passed since the murder of George Floyd under the knee of a police officer,” Mr. Obama tweeted. “ His killing stays with us all to this day, especially those who loved him .”
What a sick fuck he is
Because those cites are still rebuilding over the riots that come about because a crack head died of an overdose.
Fucking oxygen thief, glorifying a fucking criminal.
Get off your sanctimonious Trump! You glorify white male dominion every chance you get. Let Obama speak up for a dead man. BTW, if all George Floyd represented was a drug addict, no former president would bother mentioning him. Don't be such an opportunist critic! Maybe that's why politicians don't listen to 'empty cans rolling down the street' commentary and speak out anyway? Drink up. Fill up. Speak after.
Where did I mention Trump? You need to pull your head out of your 4th point of contact and fucking pay attention.
And yet, here we are a former POTUS mentioning a drug addict.
George Floyd wasn't shot. So, it's even worse.
I think I mentioned to you before not to mention any of my orifices in your comments. Now if you do it again I will see it as a virtual assault and unleash the force of the Kracken!
Donald Trump? You don't have to mention him! He saturates the 'airspace' all around his supporters. I thought you knew. How come you don't. When I read your comments Trump is 'indefinitely' present—as if it was campaign season 2020 and you were insultingly writing about an 'impending' Trump victory or if failure, going for 'bust' with so-called conservatives giving shots to the back of the head of liberals.
Well? You wrote it, don't blame me for reading and remembering it. (Thank you for not 'doing' it, . . . I guess.)
Nothing gets pass 'stupid' commentary apparently, Greg. Now then, who am I talking about?
Obviously Obama. I would think that Sandy Hook would still be a fresh memory for him.
Nope, I am not talking about Obama. Go ahead. Just try again!
It seems that law enforcement in Uvalde can't get their stories straight. First a school security officer ''engaged'' the shooter yet no one in law enforcement could explain what that meant and how the shooter still got into the school. Yesterday law enforcement stated that no school security officer engaged the shooter and in fact there were none on the campus when the shooting took place.
A number of parents have complained that they begged LEO's to go into the building to stop the shooter which they did not do and some of the parents tried to enter themselves and were stopped. Meanwhile, a law enforcement rep stated that the LEOs were in the building as the shooting took place.
And today a report comes out that states that Texas police stopped fed agents from entering the building to stop the shooter.
FUBAR and the result is 19 dead children, 2 teachers and multiple wounded.
DPS admitted today they made the wrong call by not engaging the shooter immediately .
The response has been an ongoing disaster since the shooter crashed his car.
This one sadly is beyond repair at this stage. The main participants are dead and injured. Lawsuits are the order of the day! I don't say that with any glee either. I feel sorry for small town local police, because these mass shooting are sorta: "Big town level."
But, it is what it is. The national press is there and they are watching everything the small town police are doing, saying, and asking 'revealing' questions. In one sense I feel for LEOs who work to get it right but are not experienced or "well-versed" in all the moving parts to major disaster situations! And, how words can be spinned, jostled, and deeply scrutinized.
Two months ago, the Uvalde CISD Police Department held an all day Active Shooter for School-Based Law Enforcement. The agenda included:
That is why we should speculate about all reporting. Some media platforms are biased against the police and are quick to report anything negative before verifying the validity.
Just to be clear(er) your point is what exactly? An attempt to discredit me or discredit the LEOs involved? Because evidently it did not 'take' if what is being stated plays out in the manner explained so far.
I didn’t “discredit” anyone. I just found it interesting that they had an all day class two months ago.
Sunshine, I don't know that I am suspicious of reporting, per se, because reporting is what is: Fast, competitive, and sometimes 'dirty.' Which could explain why the media seems to be 'hot' at Uvalde Police communications officers (or staffing) because the narrative is wobbly and slow to stabilize—though reporting is continuous on a 24/7 cycle.
What does one have to do with the other?
This is a stupid meme yet you still post it as a loyal comrade.
Congress can't keep adults safe; children fare worse. Of course, the children across this country are "exceptional-ly" well cared for-what does it matter that more and more of them are ending up dead while at school?
Schools are sadly becoming known as a new type of death center of the United States thanks to conservative lack of concern (regard for).
There they are! Police and LEOs trying to explain away why they can't protect this country when severely 'diminished' gun-toting fools are licensed in red-states EVERYWHERE. Do these conservatives even remember why the Marshal Service was founded in its beginning? To tame the wild-wild west. Well, folks, we're WILD again!!!
Exactly, you never see this happening in NY, CT or CA.
What’s the percentage?
The problem here is New York and California have governors and legislatures which volunteer to act! But you know this and still you 'sit' and obfuscate with nonsense comments.
What did you find nonsensical?
Do you confuse Congress with law enforcement? We have a separation of powers and responsibilities in this country.
What does that mean?
Oh shit. I know a teacher that is going to kick themself in the ass..........and probably not sleep for weeks.
Damn, that is going to be really hard to live with.
I can't fathom...............whew......................
Had a professor who preferred to teach classes down at the college pond.
The classroom just wasn't big enough for his lecture pacing.
We all brought blankets and beer for our favorite lecturer in environmental science.
Wow.
I know my granddaughter's elementary school became more relaxed about safety when returning from the COVID shutdown.
Before they had all doors locked all day and anyone entering the building could only enter through one main door and had to be buzzed in. This entire school year most outside doors have been unlocked with people coming and going at will.
This will be a hard one to live with.
My wifes school was the same way. I am not sure if they went back to it after Covid or not. I would hope so and especially in the advent of this tragedy.
She went to school the day after this, elementary K-5 mind you, and she said a lot of the kids were scared shitless. I can't understand why parents would expose their young minds to this but who knows. They may have tried to shelter them but to hide it may have been difficult. It just struck me.
My daughter in law teaches 2nd grade. Her school had extra counselors on hand for students who may need them. She said a lot of students just didn’t come to school and today is their last day of class.
To get to the student side of the school the teachers need a passcode to get through the gate and they have armed resource officers. Any visitors must enter through the office side of the grounds
My response to the Select Committee:
https:// bit.ly/McCarthyLetter
So your real name is Elliot S. Berke ?
Let us never forget them
Lol, why don't we actually do something to honor their memory?
Nah, words are easier.
A mysterious good Samaritan will pay for the funerals of all victims of the massacre at Robb Elementary School in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday.
“An anonymous donor provided $175,000 to ensure that every cost of every family concerning anything about funeral services is going to be taken care of,” Abbott said at a press conference announcing resources for victims of the mass shooting in Uvalde.
https://nypost.com/2022/05/27/anonymous-donor-will-pay-for-funerals-of-texas-school-shooting-victims/?
I don't know, but when you think about it, that is a very logical guess!
Stunning revelations about Texas school shooting fill intense Friday press conference (msn.com)
I hope that this isn't seen as a reflection of the largely Hispanic police force there.
Depends, are you referring to individuals with common sense, or those that lack common sense? As to me, common sense would dictate that 'law enforcement' as a whole and not an ethnicity fuck'd up ..
Not fair dude. From what I understand the motherfucker had an assault rifle and was in a room with one way in/one way out. Who wants to be the point man in that situation?
Should it have taken almost an hour to breach the room? Fuck no. But should we have just expected officers to charge into a doorway into fire that would make our body armor look like tissue paper? Again, no. Let's try to be reasonable here.
"The commanding officer on the scene did not allow the law enforcement to enter the rooms because he believed the shooter was barricaded and the children were not in danger. "
"Police have been vilified nationwide these past two years for excessive use of force, so there’s no small irony in the criticism raining down on police in Uvalde, Texas, for waiting outside Robb Elementary School while Salvador Ramos was barricaded inside a classroom where he had murdered 19 children.
“The on-scene commander at that time believed it had transitioned from an active shooter to a barricaded subject,” Steven McCraw, director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, said at a news conference on Friday. “Obviously, based upon the information we have, children in that classroom were at risk and it was in fact still an active shooter . . . It was the wrong decision. Period.”
The anger of parents is all the more acute because police blocked at least one mother from entering the school. Another mother went in on her own and escaped with her children.
It isn’t clear if charging the gunman sooner would have saved lives, but that is what we expect of law enforcement. In the event, a tactical team from Customs and Border Protection arrived, stormed the classroom, and killed Ramos. One of the agents was grazed in the head with a bullet, meaning he was a half-inch away from death.
No doubt police everywhere are asking themselves how they would behave under such circumstances. But the terror in Uvalde is a reminder that, especially in these days of violence, we need the bravest to take those risks. And we need to give them the training, and the public support, to do so."
“Remember those who gave their all in the service of America, in the service of freedom, in the service of justice. Remember their sacrifice, their valor, and their grace. Remember their smiles; their loves; their laughter; their essential, vibrant, and transcendent humanity. For while we stand amid monuments of stone, we must never forget that each of these markers, for those known and unknown, here at Arlington and far beyond represent a precious life: a son, a daughter, a mother, a spouse, a brother, a sister, a friend, a neighbor.”
Excerpt from President Joseph R. Biden’s Remarks at a Memorial Day Ceremony in Arlington, Virginia, May 31, 2021, DCPD-202100454DOOCY: "A gallon of gas costs more than people on the federal minimum wage are making an hour. What does the White House want these people to do?"
Jean-Pierre: "The President understands what it feels like...he understands that feeling personally."