When criminals, whether are in Congress or street thugs, aren't punished for their crimes, other criminals are emboldened. And, since Republicans and SCOTUS have been working feverishly to relax or eliminate gun control laws, unfortunately I believe we will see more violence rather than less.
When criminals, whether are in Congress or street thugs, aren't punished for their crimes, other criminals are emboldened. And, since Republicans and SCOTUS have been working feverishly to relax or eliminate gun control laws, unfortunately I believe we will see more violence rather than less.
Thank you for your comment. I am not a conspiracy theorist, but I see a disturbing relationship between the violent rhetoric of Republican politicians, their unfettered ability to foment violence without any consequences, and their unwillingness to support even the most basic gun control laws--as strong part of their political strategy.
What was so interesting--and distressing during the midterms--was that violence was a big issue, and yet, Republicans who have done absolutely nothing about gun control in 30 years because of Mitch McConnell, except for passing the very weak bipartisan gun control bill--painted Democrats as responsible for gun violence due to the rhetoric for "defunding the police," when Republicans are completely responsible for it.
And, it is a terrible sign that house Republicans like MTG (who delighted in her Thanksgiving videos showing herself shooting feral pigs from a helicopter,) and Lauren Boebert, who wore a holstered gun on her thigh during her reelection campaign appearances, will now be elevated within the Republican Party.
AND -- there are no longer magnetometers at the doors of the House, courtesy of the new Speaker. I wouldn't be surprised if bobblehead shows up with a holstered gun one of these days. (Sorry. Juvenile, but it helps me keep some semblance of humor when I write or talk about these scary people.)
I understand! My response to everything that involves Trump and Republicans for the last six years has been swear words. I've used more than I did when I started college in the late sixties, and was just experimenting with a new vocabulary of four- letter words. I finally researched the "value" of swearing, and as I recall, it does have a healing power when nothing else works. But, I ultimately decided it was untoward for someone my age. When I shared that with my late husband, he laughed so hard that I thought he'd have a stroke. And, I decided that laughing was better than swearing. But, it truly doesn't work as well. Alas...
Thanks ever so much! This is my first day on this site, and I've already found a soulmate who understands my quirky sense of humor! It doesn't get better than that!
When criminals, whether are in Congress or street thugs, aren't punished for their crimes, other criminals are emboldened. And, since Republicans and SCOTUS have been working feverishly to relax or eliminate gun control laws, unfortunately I believe we will see more violence rather than less.
I fear that you are correct. Recent attacks on home offices of Democrats in New Mexico are horrifying.
Thank you for your comment. I am not a conspiracy theorist, but I see a disturbing relationship between the violent rhetoric of Republican politicians, their unfettered ability to foment violence without any consequences, and their unwillingness to support even the most basic gun control laws--as strong part of their political strategy.
What was so interesting--and distressing during the midterms--was that violence was a big issue, and yet, Republicans who have done absolutely nothing about gun control in 30 years because of Mitch McConnell, except for passing the very weak bipartisan gun control bill--painted Democrats as responsible for gun violence due to the rhetoric for "defunding the police," when Republicans are completely responsible for it.
And, it is a terrible sign that house Republicans like MTG (who delighted in her Thanksgiving videos showing herself shooting feral pigs from a helicopter,) and Lauren Boebert, who wore a holstered gun on her thigh during her reelection campaign appearances, will now be elevated within the Republican Party.
AND -- there are no longer magnetometers at the doors of the House, courtesy of the new Speaker. I wouldn't be surprised if bobblehead shows up with a holstered gun one of these days. (Sorry. Juvenile, but it helps me keep some semblance of humor when I write or talk about these scary people.)
I understand! My response to everything that involves Trump and Republicans for the last six years has been swear words. I've used more than I did when I started college in the late sixties, and was just experimenting with a new vocabulary of four- letter words. I finally researched the "value" of swearing, and as I recall, it does have a healing power when nothing else works. But, I ultimately decided it was untoward for someone my age. When I shared that with my late husband, he laughed so hard that I thought he'd have a stroke. And, I decided that laughing was better than swearing. But, it truly doesn't work as well. Alas...
LOVE! LOVE! LOVE IT!!!
Thanks ever so much! This is my first day on this site, and I've already found a soulmate who understands my quirky sense of humor! It doesn't get better than that!