TONE DOWN THE RHETORIC from both sides. I am passing out 5 day bans like Halloween Candy. Most of you have been great on this thread. Those who haven't are on vacation.
Don't forget @rivergator...I rarely agree with him as he can attest, but he has done yeoman's work today on this thread.
Trump statement from TruthSocial: I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania. Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured. It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country. Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead. I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA!
No clue, but I’m sure it’s vastly different for a guy running again as candidate vs a typical former POTUS. Candidates obviously require much more. I know with the POTUS they go through a process with “advanced teams” scouting things and doing plans weeks in advance. I’m sure the level of detail is not nearly that level. But still, having a clear line of site from a rooftop seems like a crazy oversight even without weeks and weeks of planning.
Uh no. How in the hell do you leave a rooftop with clear line of sight unprotected? That’s kindergarten level incompetence.
If Trump goes to the UFC fight and speaks, he should make calls to tone down anger and violence. Hoping cooler heads prevail.