US Representative Shot

[Luminesa]

...He's...a mainline Republican Congressman. I mean, I suppose if you dislike Republicans, that's one thing, but it's not like he's ever done anything out-of-the-ordinary for a Republican. He's not Trump, running around saying nasty stuff about women and Mexicans. He's not Cruz. He's...like...your typical Republican politician. I truly hope you're not saying that he deserved to be shot simply for being a Republican politician, because that raises some rather disturbing questions.

I'm not saying he deserved to be shot, but an argument can certainly be made that he was at least complicit in acts of oppression as a lawmaker.

And yes, I realize he's a mainstream Republican. He is, as far as I can tell, an example of everything wrong with the Republican party today.

...Where did he compare himself with David Duke? I've never seen that.

(Lord, just the mention of David Duke makes my spine crawl.)

Google search reveals the quote "I'm David Duke without the baggage". You'll notice the mix of left wing and right wing outlets covering it.

I'd check in on that, grens might just be pining for bloodshed for any reason that suits them.

I'm shocked you didn't say "(((gren)))".

As a Republican, I have the obvious disagreement with you on what policies are oppressive, but I would say there are far worse examples than Steve Scalise. *Points once more to Ted Cruz.*

I looked at the quote, posted from Esquire. Again, I would hope he simply means he agrees with him on some mainline policies, and not necessarily on Duke's Nazism and Holocaust-denial.

[Neo Balka]

Couldve but you're not worth getting banned over for something so damn minor.

Gr8 b8 m8, I r8 1488/8

SIEG HEIL!!!!

[Fartsniffage]

I would point to John Locke and would mention his idea of the "social contract", but that social contract doesn't involve simply shooting someone who happens to be Republican. And furthermore, what is your point in asking this question? Are you honestly fine with just shooting whoever you disagree with?

The Euros are fine with it so long they get their welfare checks.

You yanks are so backwards. Welfare is done by BACS transfer here, no need to even leave the house.

[Catochristoferson]

Well it happened 4 days ago, I think if there were going to be any immediate consequences then they would have happened, you know, 3-4 days ago.

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Where are the rules setting out exactly when a government is tyrannical enough to warrant members of it getting shot?

I would point to John Locke and would mention his idea of the "social contract", but that social contract doesn't involve simply shooting someone who happens to be Republican. And furthermore, what is your point in asking this question? Are you honestly fine with just shooting whoever you disagree with?

Social Contract is mostly BS. You don't have an obligation to worship the government just because you are born on a certain land area.

[Luminesa]

Couldve but you're not worth getting banned over for something so damn minor.

Gr8 b8 m8, I r8 1488/8

This actually made me giggle.

[Neo Balka]

I'm not saying he deserved to be shot, but an argument can certainly be made that he was at least complicit in acts of oppression as a lawmaker.

And yes, I realize he's a mainstream Republican. He is, as far as I can tell, an example of everything wrong with the Republican party today.



Google search reveals the quote "I'm David Duke without the baggage". You'll notice the mix of left wing and right wing outlets covering it.



I'm shocked you didn't say "(((gren)))".

As a Republican, I have the obvious disagreement with you on what policies are oppressive, but I would say there are far worse examples than Steve Scalise. *Points once more to Ted Cruz.*

I looked at the quote, posted from Esquire. Again, I would hope he simply means he agrees with him on some mainline policies, and not necessarily on Duke's Nazism and Holocaust-denial.

probably what he meant by "baggage".

[Neo Balka]

The Euros are fine with it so long they get their welfare checks.

You yanks are so backwards. Welfare is done by BACS transfer here, no need to even leave the house.

...that is actually a good idea.

[Luminesa]

I would point to John Locke and would mention his idea of the "social contract", but that social contract doesn't involve simply shooting someone who happens to be Republican. And furthermore, what is your point in asking this question? Are you honestly fine with just shooting whoever you disagree with?

Social Contract is mostly BS. You don't have an obligation to worship the government just because you are born on a certain land area.

The social contract is the idea that the government is built to support the people, and if it doesn't, then the people can make their disagreements clear. Not sure where worshipping the government comes into play there. >.>

[Neo Balka]

Social Contract is mostly BS. You don't have an obligation to worship the government just because you are born on a certain land area.

The social contract is the idea that the government is built to support the people, and if it doesn't, then the people can make their disagreements clear. Not sure where worshipping the government comes into play there. >.>

Well the poster IS communist (and also a anarchist so. an oxymoron if i ever saw one), its ironic that said post would include complaining about government tyranny

[Gauthier]

A lot of right wing people defend their gun rights by saying "we need to protect ourselves from the tyrannical government". But when it actually happens, they complain about "terrorism", especially when the shooter is black or left wing.

I don't get this contradiction.

Arre you actually fucking serious or are you just shitposting?

Oh you should be one to judge.

[Luminesa]

As a Republican, I have the obvious disagreement with you on what policies are oppressive, but I would say there are far worse examples than Steve Scalise. *Points once more to Ted Cruz.*

I looked at the quote, posted from Esquire. Again, I would hope he simply means he agrees with him on some mainline policies, and not necessarily on Duke's Nazism and Holocaust-denial.

probably what he meant by "baggage".

As the quote goes, it's not just a gymbag, Balk. IT'S A WAY OF LIFE. O.O

[Neo Balka]

Arre you actually fucking serious or are you just shitposting?

Oh you should be one to judge.

man you must be woke af to finally be here.

[Luminesa]

Arre you actually fucking serious or are you just shitposting?

Oh you should be one to judge.

Balk isn't the judge, Balk is the guy at the door with the bat. If things get hectic he jumps into the pile and breaks everything up. Unfortunately, we've had to remind him more than a few times that his name is not "Based Stickman" and that the bat is to preserve order, not to, as he says, "Fight-off commies."

[Ifreann]

Well it happened 4 days ago, I think if there were going to be any immediate consequences then they would have happened, you know, 3-4 days ago.

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Where are the rules setting out exactly when a government is tyrannical enough to warrant members of it getting shot?

Dunno, maybe the tard that shot the poor man shouldve called ANTIFA to figure it out.

If you don't know what the rules regarding this are, how can you be sure that Scalise isn't a tyrant?

[Neo Balka]

Oh you should be one to judge.

Balk isn't the judge, Balk is the guy at the door with the bat. If things get hectic he jumps into the pile and breaks everything up. Unfortunately, we've had to remind him more than a few times that his name is not "Based Stickman" and that the bat is to preserve order.

"You cant just go around beating anarchists!"
"Thats where youre wrong, kiddo."

[Luminesa]

Dunno, maybe the tard that shot the poor man shouldve called ANTIFA to figure it out.

If you don't know what the rules regarding this are, how can you be sure that Scalise isn't a tyrant?

...Because his policies are generally valid within the reach of the law, even if they may be considered unreasonable by some?

[Catochristoferson]

The social contract is the idea that the government is built to support the people, and if it doesn't, then the people can make their disagreements clear. Not sure where worshipping the government comes into play there. >.>

Well the poster IS communist (and also a anarchist so. an oxymoron if i ever saw one), its ironic that said post would include complaining about government tyranny

Ugh, assuming just because i'm left wing must also supposedly mean I support Marxist-Lenninist tyrannies as well.

That's not how it fucking works.

[Neo Balka]

Dunno, maybe the tard that shot the poor man shouldve called ANTIFA to figure it out.

If you don't know what the rules regarding this are, how can you be sure that Scalise isn't a tyrant?

He can be voted out of office should his district grow dissatisfied with him.

Then again, thats for them to decide, not some leftist psycho with a gun.

[Neo Balka]

Well the poster IS communist (and also a anarchist so. an oxymoron if i ever saw one), its ironic that said post would include complaining about government tyranny

Ugh, assuming just because i'm left wing must also supposedly mean I support Marxist-Lenninist tyrannies as well.

That's not how it fucking works.

Your words are just that against the record of history.

[Luminesa]

Balk isn't the judge, Balk is the guy at the door with the bat. If things get hectic he jumps into the pile and breaks everything up. Unfortunately, we've had to remind him more than a few times that his name is not "Based Stickman" and that the bat is to preserve order.

"You cant just go around beating anarchists!"
"Thats where youre wrong, kiddo."

Me: "BALK, THE GUY WHO STOLE THE MARS BAR IS NOT AN ANARCHIST."
Balk: "No, he is not. HE IS AN ANARCHO-COMMIE AND HE VOTED FOR CLINTON."
The Guy: "Actually, I voted for Johnson."
*Balk runs after the guy.*
Balk: "I AM THE HERO THAT AMERICA NEEDS!!! BAAAAAASED STICKMAAAAAAN!!!!"
Me: "BALK NO THAT'S THE THIRD ONE THIS WEEK."

[Ifreann]

If you don't know what the rules regarding this are, how can you be sure that Scalise isn't a tyrant?

He can be voted out of office should his district grow dissatisfied with him.

Is that the rule? Is this written in the US Constitution somewhere? Some federal law?

[Luminesa]

He can be voted out of office should his district grow dissatisfied with him.

Is that the rule? Is this written in the US Constitution somewhere? Some federal law?

...Ifreann...this is literally the most basic concept of any democratic election. What are you trying to get at?

[Neo Balka]

Is that the rule? Is this written in the US Constitution somewhere? Some federal law?

...Ifreann...this is literally the most basic concept of any democratic election. What are you trying to get at?

That america has somehow fallen to fascist dictatorship.

[Luminesa]

...Ifreann...this is literally the most basic concept of any democratic election. What are you trying to get at?

That america has somehow fallen to fascist dictatorship.

...For democratically voting-in a politician...Okay then.

[Neo Balka]

That america has somehow fallen to fascist dictatorship.

...For democratically voting-in a politician...Okay then.

i mean, by that vein the nazis were elected but then Hitler was appointed.

Thanks germany.