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TRUMP SHOT -- ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by El_Conquistador, Jul 13, 2024.

  1. Bandwagoner

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    It takes Biden out of the news cycle which is better for Biden.
     
  2. Space Ghost

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    Tell me - Do you really believe the woman in charge of guarding Cheetos is the most qualified person to protect the most important Head of State? The answer is a resounding NO. She was picked for one reason only. The same reason for the VP too.
     
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    It's going to boost turnout for Trump. Inside job confirmed.
     
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    Historically it changed the Raegan race substantially.
     
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    this is an incorrect statement. As numerous security experts have explained this morning, the "perimeter" includes the entire area, including beyond the immediate confines of the rally area (where metal detectors are used for screening). Snipers' rifle scopes are ranged ahead of time in 100 yd increments out to the maximum distance where a threat might present itself.

    concise explanation of "doping" a rifle:
    https://www.americanhunter.org/content/how-to-set-up-your-rifle-and-scope-for-long-range-dialing/
     
  7. Space Ghost

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    I understand why there would have been limited USSS presence. I understand why they would have been hesitant to take the shot. I am sure their DEI boss is calculating the loss of cheetos if something should go awry. Better to play it safe and extra cautious than to escort the protectee from the threat. DEI is gonna DEI.

    I dont understand why there wasn't state police around the manufacturing facility. Not enough people going over 5 MPH?
     
  8. fchowd0311

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    Are you one of those idiots that believe there exists a thing as 'the most qualified person".

    That isn't a real thing. Usually for most positions and careers there is a group of humans that are around the same level of competence and the one that is chosen is based on many factors like circumstance, knowing the right people and being competent. It's usually multiple of these factors.


    When the GOP chooses judges to fill federal positions and there list of acceptable candidates are only Christians(all Federalist approved judges must be Christian) would you say that is not seeking out the very most qualified human that exists to fill that position?
     
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    As a privileged white male did you not get enough breaks in your life and aren't satisfied with your life enough to not do this thing where you see a woman or a black woman in a career field and assume they aren't qualified?

    Do you have to do that? Didn't you live a privileged enough life?

    Is this something you have to do?

    Can't you just make the rest of your miserable existence be just playing golf or hanging out at a Sandals Beach resort? Do you got to dismiss every colored person or woman in a career field also?
     
  10. El_Conquistador

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    What Trump did was wrong, in my opinion.

    My post made the point that someone registering as a member of a certain party doesn't necessarily mean they support that party.
     
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    Guarding Cheetos?? This is where we have a problem. This is how internet misleads people. If you want to assess her capabilities, you need to look beyond what twitter is saying.

    Basic research on internet says, She has been with Secret service since 1995 and served in several roles including leading VP protection detail.

    Her career path looks no different than that of the one that preceded her. Her predecessor went on to take a job as Chief security office at Snap Inc. You wouldn't say he is guarding 'internet photos' I assume. So moving to corporate security governance positions seems to be in with the career transitions of these appointees.

    This incident was a failure of Secret Service and as any leader she has the responsibility but the whole 'cause and effect' scenarios with DEI doesn't hold water with the amount of information we have.
     
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    That's not as fun as trying to fit things into a manufactured fictional narrative.
     
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    It's July, people have short attention spans. Comey's letter about Clinton was 11 days before the election. All this does is kill momentum of the donors trying to pull Biden.

    With that BS finally over Biden can refocus.
     
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    Pardon my ignorance but there are reports that the bullet hit some glass and that’s what got trump?
     
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    If you’re trying to hit one target that’s correct. If you are trying to kill a lot of indiscriminate targets, this is not correct.
     
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