I watched the whole thing last night. Still trying to figure out what to make of the whole event.
Did you watch memorial for AZ shooting victims?
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What can one make of such a tradgedy? Did you see the photo of Jared Lougheran?.....The guy looks like Uncle Fester on steroids....If he came in a resturant I was in I just leave immediatly.Or reach into my jacket and slip the safety of the Colt..spooky.
What can one make of such a tradgedy? Did you see the photo of Jared Lougheran?.....The guy looks like Uncle Fester on steroids....If he came in a resturant I was in I just leave immediatly.Or reach into my jacket and slip the safety of the Colt..spooky.
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abc did a speel on what 15 seconds is .......as in what happens on the timeline during , after this horrific event.....sorta put it all in perspective.......it takes so very long to build a good positive thing/life or presence here on earth.....but so very quick to do evil and make it all go away........so all very tearful .
abc did a speel on what 15 seconds is .......as in what happens on the timeline during , after this horrific event.....sorta put it all in perspective.......it takes so very long to build a good positive thing/life or presence here on earth.....but so very quick to do evil and make it all go away........so all very tearful .
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It saddens me for the victims and their families, It had more of an appearance of a high school pep rally than a memorial service, in my opinion.
Maybe I'm a little backwards being from the South as I've never experienced in that manner, that what was called a memorial service last night.
It saddens me for the victims and their families, It had more of an appearance of a high school pep rally than a memorial service, in my opinion.
Maybe I'm a little backwards being from the South as I've never experienced in that manner, that what was called a memorial service last night.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Xshot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I watched the whole thing last night. Still trying to figure out what to make of the whole event. </div></div>
I know that some of them were trying to whistle in the dark and gather courage, but there was something about it, at least at the beginning, that almost made me feel like some folks thought that it was the smallest bit of a lark. I was expecting a bit more solemnity. Unfortunately, some are attempting to spin this to advantage, when we should all be thanking those who had the nerve and valor to struggle with the shooter and run towards the gunfire.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Xshot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I watched the whole thing last night. Still trying to figure out what to make of the whole event. </div></div>
I know that some of them were trying to whistle in the dark and gather courage, but there was something about it, at least at the beginning, that almost made me feel like some folks thought that it was the smallest bit of a lark. I was expecting a bit more solemnity. Unfortunately, some are attempting to spin this to advantage, when we should all be thanking those who had the nerve and valor to struggle with the shooter and run towards the gunfire.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dagsta</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It saddens me for the victims and their families, It had more of an appearance of a high school pep rally than a memorial service, in my opinion.
Maybe I'm a little backwards being from the South as I've never experienced in that manner, that what was called a memorial service last night.
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Same here, it seemed more of a charade.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dagsta</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It saddens me for the victims and their families, It had more of an appearance of a high school pep rally than a memorial service, in my opinion.
Maybe I'm a little backwards being from the South as I've never experienced in that manner, that what was called a memorial service last night.
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Same here, it seemed more of a charade.
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The invocation by Chief Pendejo was powerful nonsense. That feather waving really set the tone for what passes now for a meaningful, solemn memorial...
Hate to admit it but I rather felt the President did a decent job, though he could have shown some humility and hit his marks in half the time.
The invocation by Chief Pendejo was powerful nonsense. That feather waving really set the tone for what passes now for a meaningful, solemn memorial...
Hate to admit it but I rather felt the President did a decent job, though he could have shown some humility and hit his marks in half the time.
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The Free T-Shirts on Every Chair were Over the Top:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2655919/posts
One of the comments :
"My Relative was Killed by a Mass Murderer,and all I got was this Lousy T Shirt"
The Free T-Shirts on Every Chair were Over the Top:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2655919/posts
One of the comments :
"My Relative was Killed by a Mass Murderer,and all I got was this Lousy T Shirt"
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The exploiters are out in force spinning this event to their advantage.
The exploiters are out in force spinning this event to their advantage.
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I'am embarassed as a Tucsonan as to the crowds behavior. Apparently when you put Arizonans in a stadium setting its "game on" whether its basketball or a memorial service. Political Showtime should have been the Headline that Night.There are facts that have not made it in the mainstream press that continue to disturb me. New License Plates are on the way after our Sheriffs comment of "Arizona,Mecca OF Bigotry". My .02 ymmv
I'am embarassed as a Tucsonan as to the crowds behavior. Apparently when you put Arizonans in a stadium setting its "game on" whether its basketball or a memorial service. Political Showtime should have been the Headline that Night.There are facts that have not made it in the mainstream press that continue to disturb me. New License Plates are on the way after our Sheriffs comment of "Arizona,Mecca OF Bigotry". My .02 ymmv
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My wife and I tried to watch it but had to shut it off. It felt more like a pep rally like stated above. When do you give a standing ovation at a memorial service. You can celebrate life instead of morn the loss, but if it was my family member that was hurt, I would not have been happy with the cheering and clapping.
I do agree that the president did a good job of not politicizing the event, but the crowd kept interrupting like the state of the union address.
My thoughts are with the victims..sad day for America.
My wife and I tried to watch it but had to shut it off. It felt more like a pep rally like stated above. When do you give a standing ovation at a memorial service. You can celebrate life instead of morn the loss, but if it was my family member that was hurt, I would not have been happy with the cheering and clapping.
I do agree that the president did a good job of not politicizing the event, but the crowd kept interrupting like the state of the union address.
My thoughts are with the victims..sad day for America.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vwhugger</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dagsta</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It saddens me for the victims and their families, It had more of an appearance of a high school pep rally than a memorial service, in my opinion.
Maybe I'm a little backwards being from the South as I've never experienced in that manner, that what was called a memorial service last night.
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Same here, it seemed more of a charade. </div></div>
I just didn't feel the integrity from our President the way I did when Bush, or Reagan, addressed tragedies...
I was surprised gun control wasn't (verbatim) mentioned in it. I agree the cheering and clapping was overboard - almost like a "pre-election" gathering as opposed to a memorial.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vwhugger</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dagsta</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It saddens me for the victims and their families, It had more of an appearance of a high school pep rally than a memorial service, in my opinion.
Maybe I'm a little backwards being from the South as I've never experienced in that manner, that what was called a memorial service last night.
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Same here, it seemed more of a charade. </div></div>
I just didn't feel the integrity from our President the way I did when Bush, or Reagan, addressed tragedies...
I was surprised gun control wasn't (verbatim) mentioned in it. I agree the cheering and clapping was overboard - almost like a "pre-election" gathering as opposed to a memorial.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tucsondave</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'am embarassed as a Tucsonan as to the crowds behavior. Apparently when you put Arizonans in a stadium setting its "game on" whether its basketball or a memorial service. Political Showtime should have been the Headline that Night.There are facts that have not made it in the mainstream press that continue to disturb me. New License Plates are on the way after our Sheriffs comment of "Arizona,Mecca OF Bigotry". My .02 ymmv </div></div>
How Many were Bussed in from Outside Tucson ? Also,that Pima County Sheriff is a Putz,pretty Obvious to all who listened to Him.POS should know better than to put his own spin on it when they had shit for facts,makes the whole State look bad.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tucsondave</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'am embarassed as a Tucsonan as to the crowds behavior. Apparently when you put Arizonans in a stadium setting its "game on" whether its basketball or a memorial service. Political Showtime should have been the Headline that Night.There are facts that have not made it in the mainstream press that continue to disturb me. New License Plates are on the way after our Sheriffs comment of "Arizona,Mecca OF Bigotry". My .02 ymmv </div></div>
How Many were Bussed in from Outside Tucson ? Also,that Pima County Sheriff is a Putz,pretty Obvious to all who listened to Him.POS should know better than to put his own spin on it when they had shit for facts,makes the whole State look bad.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dagsta</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It saddens me for the victims and their families, It had more of an appearance of a high school pep rally than a memorial service, in my opinion.
Maybe I'm a little backwards being from the South as I've never experienced in that manner, that what was called a memorial service last night.
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I felt the same way and turned it off after five minutes. It was like a mockry of it, and just seemed to be disingenuous. The Family's involved have my Prayers, and deserved better for a Memorial Service.
I couldnt believe the westborough "church" held That poor little 9 YEAR Old Girls funeral hostage for air time. What the ---- have we let our Country become? Her Family needs some Extra Prayers.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dagsta</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It saddens me for the victims and their families, It had more of an appearance of a high school pep rally than a memorial service, in my opinion.
Maybe I'm a little backwards being from the South as I've never experienced in that manner, that what was called a memorial service last night.
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I felt the same way and turned it off after five minutes. It was like a mockry of it, and just seemed to be disingenuous. The Family's involved have my Prayers, and deserved better for a Memorial Service.
I couldnt believe the westborough "church" held That poor little 9 YEAR Old Girls funeral hostage for air time. What the ---- have we let our Country become? Her Family needs some Extra Prayers.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave_</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mostly a dog and pony show. The only part I kinda liked was the mediocre version of "Fanfare for the common man."
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Yeah, all the busted notes had me cringing. If they were busing in the rooting section, why not better musicians?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave_</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mostly a dog and pony show. The only part I kinda liked was the mediocre version of "Fanfare for the common man."
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Yeah, all the busted notes had me cringing. If they were busing in the rooting section, why not better musicians?
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I was solidly in the WTF?? mode by the time the "blessing" was just starting and after another 5 minutes, it was clear it was not a memorial but a college pep rally and I turned it off.
I was solidly in the WTF?? mode by the time the "blessing" was just starting and after another 5 minutes, it was clear it was not a memorial but a college pep rally and I turned it off.
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No. No recollection whatever. Am assuming I napped... Us Old Farts tend to do that...
No. No recollection whatever. Am assuming I napped... Us Old Farts tend to do that...
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I agree with the above on it having the feel of a pep rally. I think that there was way too much whistling and cheering for my taste. While I feel that El Pres spoke very well I think he went on about 20 minutes too long. His speech should have been short and sweet, not unlike Reagans speech after the challenger disaster.
I agree with the above on it having the feel of a pep rally. I think that there was way too much whistling and cheering for my taste. While I feel that El Pres spoke very well I think he went on about 20 minutes too long. His speech should have been short and sweet, not unlike Reagans speech after the challenger disaster.
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I didn't care for it a whole lot either. It's personal to mourn, and not time to share it with the entire world.. just sayin
I didn't care for it a whole lot either. It's personal to mourn, and not time to share it with the entire world.. just sayin
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Not a Memorial, a political rally. They were passing out T-Shirts! DISGUSTING display....
Not a Memorial, a political rally. They were passing out T-Shirts! DISGUSTING display....
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I got the impression that Obama himself was a little taken aback at the response to his speech at first. Then, like the attention hog that he is, he warmed to the atmosphere and began playing to the "pep rally" crowd. I think he should have taken the high road and tone things down right away and not let it get out of control like it did. But, who am I kidding, this guy couldn't find the high road with a GPS.
I felt bad for the families of the victims. This was just not the correct atmosphere for the time and place.
I got the impression that Obama himself was a little taken aback at the response to his speech at first. Then, like the attention hog that he is, he warmed to the atmosphere and began playing to the "pep rally" crowd. I think he should have taken the high road and tone things down right away and not let it get out of control like it did. But, who am I kidding, this guy couldn't find the high road with a GPS.
I felt bad for the families of the victims. This was just not the correct atmosphere for the time and place.
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