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[fishfoodie]

Florida to launch its own investigation, governor says
08:12 BST

While the FBI has launched an investigation into the apparent assassination attempt, the state of Florida has launched its own probe, according to its governor.

"The people deserve the truth about the would be assassin and how he was able to get within 500 yards of the former president and current GOP nominee," Republican Governor Ron DeSantis wrote on X.

Meatball Ron might want to investigate how a guy with a history of run ins with local & Federal Law enforcement was able to buy an AK47 ... but we all know won't be mentioned by any Republican !

As an aside, as soon as I heard his choice of assassination weapon was the AK & he had a scope on it, it was obvious this guy was a loon & not a serious threat, because he'd need to be standing on the tee box beside the Traitor to stand a chance of hitting him.

From the sounds of things he's a Republican, (supported Halley), & a career criminal, & has an unhealthy obsession with Ukraine, probably a bit of a Mitty really.

[sockwithaticket]

Sure is funny how both the attempted assassins are mentally ill Republicans.

[Uncle fester]

Thoughts and prayers with the intended victim.

[Insane_Homer]

In the interest of Donold Trump's safety (and golf game, will someone think of the birdies!) I think Biden should ban assault rifles immediately!

[tabascoboy]

I see Space Karen is covering himself in glory by tweeting about “why is no one trying to shoot Harris”. He’s an absolute bell end and now a dangerous bell end.

He is a smug arrogant prick who thinks he is smarter than anyone else just because he has a few bucks in the bank.

But it was just a joke! what a twunt

[Oxbow]

They laugh because you pay them to laugh you twat.

[Insane_Homer]

Fear not folks,

only 49 days of staged assassination attempts to go

[Enzedder]

Agree Homer. And you just know that there are a few Republican supporters planning something similar against Harris/Waltz.

[Hal Jordan]

Who on earth uses an AK-47 for a long range assassination attempt?

[fishfoodie]

Who on earth uses an AK-47 for a long range assassination attempt?

An idiot !

The first round might have been in the general direction, & afterward it was all at the seagulls.

What do the kids say ?, fuck around & find out !

For his entire life this scrote has been using violence & the language of violence, & hidden behind bodyguards. In the last decade since he entered Politics it's been the same story, & people have been asking him to tone it down, & he ignored them !

Well guess what; the most receptive audience was on the Republican side, so it's no real surprise that when it comes to those who see violence as a legitimate way of achieving their aims, he has found two in his own Party !

[sockwithaticket]

There is a nagging part of my brain that thinks this and the prior incident are both staged or at the very least managed by goading a couple of useful idiots.

For a long time now Republicans will spout off about things and then be found to do those same things, it's all projection. Given that, the MAGA embrace of conspiracy theory says to me they're up to some conspiracy theory level stuff. I mean we already saw more than a bit of that with the election interference and attempted coup.

[Calculon]

This inside job stuff is no better than the conspiracy stuff Magatwats spout. Zero evidence for it and I doubt something like that would be able to be kept secret. Lots of guns + lots of loons + deep political divide is a perfectly adequate explanation for a couple of loons taking shots at a scumbag like trump

[Gumboot]

This inside job stuff is no better than the conspiracy stuff Magatwats spout. Zero evidence for it and I doubt something like that would be able to be kept secret. Lots of guns + lots of loons + deep political divide is a perfectly adequate explanation for a couple of loons taking shots at a scumbag like trump

Exactly. America has a centuries old tradition of political assassinations and attempted hits. No coincidence that it also has an obscene, centuries old firearms fetish which steadfastly resists all civilised attempts at restriction or reform. Coz it's still 1824 and the more armed militia you have running around holding the govt to account the merrier... or something.

You reap what you sow.

[Niegs]

He's back! This is an excellent take down, but as always, I doubt the people most in need won't see this.

[Insane_Homer]

As more details emerge it's quite clear it wasn't really a assassination attempt, more like a concept of one.

[dpedin]

This inside job stuff is no better than the conspiracy stuff Magatwats spout. Zero evidence for it and I doubt something like that would be able to be kept secret. Lots of guns + lots of loons + deep political divide is a perfectly adequate explanation for a couple of loons taking shots at a scumbag like trump

Exactly. America has a centuries old tradition of political assassinations and attempted hits. No coincidence that it also has an obscene, centuries old firearms fetish which steadfastly resists all civilised attempts at restriction or reform. Coz it's still 1824 and the more armed militia you have running around holding the govt to account the merrier... or something.

You reap what you sow.

Agreed - there are enough armed nutters in the US to have an assassination attempt every day for a year! It is interesting that assassinations seem to be the preserve of right wing white men ... maybe there is something to be learnt from this?

[Calculon]

This inside job stuff is no better than the conspiracy stuff Magatwats spout. Zero evidence for it and I doubt something like that would be able to be kept secret. Lots of guns + lots of loons + deep political divide is a perfectly adequate explanation for a couple of loons taking shots at a scumbag like trump

Exactly. America has a centuries old tradition of political assassinations and attempted hits. No coincidence that it also has an obscene, centuries old firearms fetish which steadfastly resists all civilised attempts at restriction or reform. Coz it's still 1824 and the more armed militia you have running around holding the govt to account the merrier... or something.

You reap what you sow.

Agreed - there are enough armed nutters in the US to have an assassination attempt every day for a year! It is interesting that assassinations seem to be the preserve of right wing white men ... maybe there is something to be learnt from this?

Yes, and that brown Muslim loons target the general public Don't think either of the last two were right wing, the last guy just seems like a complete nutter.

I think it's pretty clear in this case the problem is easy access to guns and mental health rather than that guy's political views or or his skin color

[Deepsouth]

Has anyone seen a more Nero like figure. I man he takes the cake.....

[Hal Jordan]

Has he chopped anyone's knackers off because he fancies them for a wife yet?

[sockwithaticket]

This inside job stuff is no better than the conspiracy stuff Magatwats spout. Zero evidence for it and I doubt something like that would be able to be kept secret. Lots of guns + lots of loons + deep political divide is a perfectly adequate explanation for a couple of loons taking shots at a scumbag like trump

I don't think the idea of two supposed assassination attempts (calling the most recent that seems a massive reach given that the guy got nowhere near Trump and fired no shots) with little apparent actual threat to the supposed target being a false flag is quite the same as Jewish space lasers, lizard people or the democrat's pizza shop pedo ring tbh.

Nefarious political goings on, specifically in this case a false flag, do happen. We have historical records of plenty, the idea that we aren't living through some is naive.

If it were loony lefties taking aim and Trump had actually apparently been in any danger I'd buy the political divide thing, but it's not and he wasn't.

[Calculon]

This inside job stuff is no better than the conspiracy stuff Magatwats spout. Zero evidence for it and I doubt something like that would be able to be kept secret. Lots of guns + lots of loons + deep political divide is a perfectly adequate explanation for a couple of loons taking shots at a scumbag like trump

I don't think the idea of two supposed assassination attempts (calling the most recent that seems a massive reach given that the guy got nowhere near Trump and fired no shots) with little apparent actual threat to the supposed target being a false flag is quite the same as Jewish space lasers, lizard people or the democrat's pizza shop pedo ring tbh.

Nefarious political goings on, specifically in this case a false flag, do happen. We have historical records of plenty, the idea that we aren't living through some is naive.

If it were loony lefties taking aim and Trump had actually apparently been in any danger I'd buy the political divide thing, but it's not and he wasn't.

Don't think lizard people is a MAGA conspiracy but one thing it has in common with this being an inside job his that theres zero evidence for either being the case. how would this have gone down? was the gunman hired by MAGAtwats? the people who are convinced Trump crushed Harris in the debate, the people who believe there is no way Trump can lose the election other than by there being massive electoral fraud - or was he hired by someone with a bit more brains like peter thiel or elon musk? why did they chose a loon with a history of posting batshit insane stuff on twitter for this mission? He's been captured by the secret service so is he going to reveal that it's a false flag operation or is the secret service also in on it?

[JM2K6]

This inside job stuff is no better than the conspiracy stuff Magatwats spout. Zero evidence for it and I doubt something like that would be able to be kept secret. Lots of guns + lots of loons + deep political divide is a perfectly adequate explanation for a couple of loons taking shots at a scumbag like trump

I don't think the idea of two supposed assassination attempts (calling the most recent that seems a massive reach given that the guy got nowhere near Trump and fired no shots) with little apparent actual threat to the supposed target being a false flag is quite the same as Jewish space lasers, lizard people or the democrat's pizza shop pedo ring tbh.

Nefarious political goings on, specifically in this case a false flag, do happen. We have historical records of plenty, the idea that we aren't living through some is naive.

If it were loony lefties taking aim and Trump had actually apparently been in any danger I'd buy the political divide thing, but it's not and he wasn't.

What do you mean by little apparent threat? People died.

[Slick]

This inside job stuff is no better than the conspiracy stuff Magatwats spout. Zero evidence for it and I doubt something like that would be able to be kept secret. Lots of guns + lots of loons + deep political divide is a perfectly adequate explanation for a couple of loons taking shots at a scumbag like trump

I don't think the idea of two supposed assassination attempts (calling the most recent that seems a massive reach given that the guy got nowhere near Trump and fired no shots) with little apparent actual threat to the supposed target being a false flag is quite the same as Jewish space lasers, lizard people or the democrat's pizza shop pedo ring tbh.

Nefarious political goings on, specifically in this case a false flag, do happen. We have historical records of plenty, the idea that we aren't living through some is naive.

If it were loony lefties taking aim and Trump had actually apparently been in any danger I'd buy the political divide thing, but it's not and he wasn't.

Maaaaaaate!

[sockwithaticket]

This inside job stuff is no better than the conspiracy stuff Magatwats spout. Zero evidence for it and I doubt something like that would be able to be kept secret. Lots of guns + lots of loons + deep political divide is a perfectly adequate explanation for a couple of loons taking shots at a scumbag like trump

I don't think the idea of two supposed assassination attempts (calling the most recent that seems a massive reach given that the guy got nowhere near Trump and fired no shots) with little apparent actual threat to the supposed target being a false flag is quite the same as Jewish space lasers, lizard people or the democrat's pizza shop pedo ring tbh.

Nefarious political goings on, specifically in this case a false flag, do happen. We have historical records of plenty, the idea that we aren't living through some is naive.

If it were loony lefties taking aim and Trump had actually apparently been in any danger I'd buy the political divide thing, but it's not and he wasn't.

Don't think lizard people is a MAGA conspiracy but one thing it has in common with this being an inside job his that theres zero evidence for either being the case. how would this have gone down? was the gunman hired by MAGAtwats? the people who are convinced Trump crushed Harris in the debate, the people who believe there is no way Trump can lose the election other than by there being massive electoral fraud - or was he hired by someone with a bit more brains like peter thiel or elon musk? why did they chose a loon with a history of posting batshit insane stuff on twitter for this mission? He's been captured by the secret service so is he going to reveal that it's a false flag operation or is the secret service also in on it?

Instigators/planners could be anyone from billionaire donor types like Thiel to the republican hierarchy who, if myriad news reports are to be believed, are seriously worried about Trump's chances of winning. Why a loon? Disposable, plausible deniability. I don't think anyone was actually trying to kill Trump, they just need someone with a weapon to get picked up and dominate the news cycle for a bit and hopefully drum up a bit of sympathy for Trump/keep the base frothing. That doesn't require the collusion of the Secret Service.

Although on that, I'm still bewildered by their immediate behaviour in the first instance. Trump is not a small man, but he had several secret service on him and yet was able to get to his feet, chant 'fight at the crowd' and pose long enough for a great photo op before they whisked him away? That doesn't happen if they're actually doing their jobs properly. Maybe they were just crap at being secret service agents, perhaps the former President few likes gets the worst of them for his detail. Who knows.

[sockwithaticket]

This inside job stuff is no better than the conspiracy stuff Magatwats spout. Zero evidence for it and I doubt something like that would be able to be kept secret. Lots of guns + lots of loons + deep political divide is a perfectly adequate explanation for a couple of loons taking shots at a scumbag like trump

I don't think the idea of two supposed assassination attempts (calling the most recent that seems a massive reach given that the guy got nowhere near Trump and fired no shots) with little apparent actual threat to the supposed target being a false flag is quite the same as Jewish space lasers, lizard people or the democrat's pizza shop pedo ring tbh.

Nefarious political goings on, specifically in this case a false flag, do happen. We have historical records of plenty, the idea that we aren't living through some is naive.

If it were loony lefties taking aim and Trump had actually apparently been in any danger I'd buy the political divide thing, but it's not and he wasn't.

What do you mean by little apparent threat? People died.

with little apparent actual threat to the supposed target

After the first one Trump was golfing the next day without even a bandage on his ear and no visible evidence of a wound, despite the now infamous bloody picture and this latest alleged attempt never saw the bloke get anywhere near close enough to take a shot.

[JM2K6]

I don't think the idea of two supposed assassination attempts (calling the most recent that seems a massive reach given that the guy got nowhere near Trump and fired no shots) with little apparent actual threat to the supposed target being a false flag is quite the same as Jewish space lasers, lizard people or the democrat's pizza shop pedo ring tbh.

Nefarious political goings on, specifically in this case a false flag, do happen. We have historical records of plenty, the idea that we aren't living through some is naive.

If it were loony lefties taking aim and Trump had actually apparently been in any danger I'd buy the political divide thing, but it's not and he wasn't.

What do you mean by little apparent threat? People died.

with little apparent actual threat to the supposed target

After the first one Trump was golfing the next day without even a bandage on his ear and no visible evidence of a wound, despite the now infamous bloody picture and this latest alleged attempt never saw the bloke get anywhere near close enough to take a shot.

Do you understand that people fucking dying from the shots aimed at Trump and him getting hit by shrapnel is in fact more than enough to say there was "apparent actual threat" to him? Being shot at means a genuine threat, even if they miss.

[lemonhead]

He's back! This is an excellent take down, but as always, I doubt the people most in need won't see this.

Never know, might just segway in from the Nolan front. And yes, I'd watch it.

[Enzedder]

This inside job stuff is no better than the conspiracy stuff Magatwats spout. Zero evidence for it and I doubt something like that would be able to be kept secret. Lots of guns + lots of loons + deep political divide is a perfectly adequate explanation for a couple of loons taking shots at a scumbag like trump

I don't think the idea of two supposed assassination attempts (calling the most recent that seems a massive reach given that the guy got nowhere near Trump and fired no shots) with little apparent actual threat to the supposed target being a false flag is quite the same as Jewish space lasers, lizard people or the democrat's pizza shop pedo ring tbh.

Nefarious political goings on, specifically in this case a false flag, do happen. We have historical records of plenty, the idea that we aren't living through some is naive.

If it were loony lefties taking aim and Trump had actually apparently been in any danger I'd buy the political divide thing, but it's not and he wasn't.

Don't think lizard people is a MAGA conspiracy but one thing it has in common with this being an inside job his that theres zero evidence for either being the case. how would this have gone down? was the gunman hired by MAGAtwats? the people who are convinced Trump crushed Harris in the debate, the people who believe there is no way Trump can lose the election other than by there being massive electoral fraud - or was he hired by someone with a bit more brains like peter thiel or elon musk? why did they chose a loon with a history of posting batshit insane stuff on twitter for this mission? He's been captured by the secret service so is he going to reveal that it's a false flag operation or is the secret service also in on it?

Inside job = dead gunman.

[Jethro]

As more details emerge it's quite clear it wasn't really a assassination attempt, more like a concept of one.

[Kiwias]

Trump once again giving a word salad answer to a simple question

https://x.com/atrupar/status/1836192099 ... rueapp%3D1

[Niegs]

As more details emerge it's quite clear it wasn't really a assassination attempt, more like a concept of one.

I heard he was holed up for 12 freakin' hours!?!?!

[Slick]

The Trump Coup programme on C4 the last couple of nights has been frightening. Absolute disgrace he has got away with it. And he will

[Niegs]

The Trump Coup programme on C4 the last couple of nights has been frightening. Absolute disgrace he has got away with it. And he will

The New Yorker posted a 20 min doc to YT on the Arizona election kerfuffle if interested. I wonder how much the media is responsible for amplifying the few absolute nutters who'd have been ignored a couple of gens ago? Trump has certainly been the enabler of many as well.

[Jethro]

Lincoln Project going for a right Trump spanking.

[TB63]

[Flockwitt]

Dang but she's good - she belongs on the ticket.

[Sandstorm]

Dang but she's good - she belongs on the ticket.

She’s also fucking annoying!!!

[Guy Smiley]

Dang but she's good - she belongs on the ticket.

I don't follow the machinations of US politics closely enough to know how their nomination system works... but I've seen enough of Crocket in clips of hearings to know she OPERATES, There is no fucking around when she's talking. She's awesome to watch in action.

[boere wors]

He's back! This is an excellent take down, but as always, I doubt the people most in need won't see this.

„AL“

[Hal Jordan]

The Republican candidate for North Carolina seems a top bantz lord.

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/09/19/poli ... index.html

A socially conservative black man with strong views on transgender issues (guess which views) who is also apparently also a pro-slavery "Black Nazi" who enthusiastically enjoys transgender porn.