Massacre in Las Vegas
October 2nd, 2017 at 12:09:49 PM permalink | |
FrGamble Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 67 Posts: 7596 | Unbelievable tragedy in Las Vegas. How does a person do this? How can we stop it from happening again and again? How can we restore hope in people who are despairing? “It is with the smallest brushes that the artist paints the most exquisitely beautiful pictures.” ( |
October 2nd, 2017 at 12:13:15 PM permalink | |
Wizard Administrator Member since: Oct 23, 2012 Threads: 239 Posts: 6095 | Following is what I posted on Facebook: Thank you to everyone who expressed concern about my whereabouts after last night's shooting. My family and I are fine. In my forum (referring to WoV), certain members are already finger pointing at which groups are to blame. This, I find repugnant. An random attack like this on one is an attack on all. It would not surprise me if mental illness were the root cause, much like the similar shooting at the University of Texas. I would like to thank and praise the LVPD for their swift action to save the lives of those caught in the fire. May the odds be ever in your favor. Knowledge is Good -- Emil Faber |
October 2nd, 2017 at 1:29:19 PM permalink | |
AZDuffman Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 135 Posts: 18136 |
Your last sentence there, Padre, that's the thing. These people feel there is no hope, the world has dumped on them, and they figure they will go out in a blaze of glory. Some of us have felt this way say in a job and managed to get fired or get in trouble in some way or another. (Guilty there, but people love my story.) Some go out of relationships in a roar of thunder, often hurting the person that might have already hurt them. I am afraid I have to repeat it, you are living in a collapsing society, so this will keep happening. Look at the reactions. Bodies still being counted and politicians using the tragedy to advance their agenda. I have to wonder how many people wanted to keep the dice moving, keep the cards turning, as the news hit. I am guessing this is the biggest tragedy in Vegas since the MGM fire. As to what we can do? Not much in our time. The rot started about 1964, now in its third generation. Since 1964, we have known mostly peace and plenty. Wars did not touch 98% of the population. Even the poor have luxuries unheard of in many parts of the world. This magnifies small problems to large and large to larger than life. I keep predicting a violent 2020s that will alter society on the order of the Civil War. I am sticking to that. Only something that large will shake people out of this funk. The President is a fink. |
October 2nd, 2017 at 2:03:28 PM permalink | |
Evenbob Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 146 Posts: 25010 |
I blame god and Christianity for making people feel small and hopeless unless you believe in their religions nonsense. It's gods fault and he doesn't even exist, that's the ironic part. If you take a risk, you may lose. If you never take a risk, you will always lose. |
October 2nd, 2017 at 2:35:51 PM permalink | |
terapined Member since: Aug 6, 2014 Threads: 73 Posts: 11786 |
?????????? Japan, UK and Australia have banned guns Why would those countries ban U-Haul Tucks? Was this a suggestion on your fantasy super secret tiny local Uber forum ROTFL Sometimes we live no particular way but our own - Grateful Dead "Eyes of the World" |
October 2nd, 2017 at 2:50:16 PM permalink | |
Nareed Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 346 Posts: 12545 | No one really objects to any event being politicized, so long as it's politicized in their preferred political direction. Donald Trump is a one-term LOSER |
October 2nd, 2017 at 3:02:15 PM permalink | |
Ayecarumba Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 89 Posts: 1744 |
I don't think we can completely stop someone determined to kill a bunch of people. This behavior predates guns, and is part of the general evil that comes with living in a fallen world. We could ban guns, but what about knives, poisons, acids, and home-made explosives from common household items? It is the price we occasionally pay for living in a "free" society. Whatever happens, do not take away my ability to defend myself and my family. That is a line that our constitutional government cannot cross. |
October 2nd, 2017 at 3:08:44 PM permalink | |
Evenbob Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 146 Posts: 25010 | This is why I always avoid crowds, always have. Don't like em, don't trust em. If you take a risk, you may lose. If you never take a risk, you will always lose. |
October 2nd, 2017 at 3:13:12 PM permalink | |
Evenbob Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 146 Posts: 25010 |
Whenever I'm in Vegas I always marvel at how they've escaped crowd massacre. On LVB they're like sitting ducks, thousands of people wandering open mouthed and stunned by the heat. It was only a matter of time. If you take a risk, you may lose. If you never take a risk, you will always lose. |
October 2nd, 2017 at 3:16:06 PM permalink | |
AZDuffman Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 135 Posts: 18136 |
And they have zero in situational awareness. Never paying attention to what is going on around them. The President is a fink. |