Rand Paul staffer brutally stabbed on Saturday

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Anonymous wrote:I think PP who posted about fentanyl psychosis was probably right. This doesn’t seem like a “crime” in the traditional sense in that the criminal had nothing to gain—it wasn’t a mugging or drug hit or anything, just random illogical violence by someone who probably has scrambled eggs for brains. Like the guy who stabbed that woman in Logan circle. Or the guy who poured a gallon of his own urine over a woman in McPherson square. I don’t even know if it’s right to call these people mentally ill—I think they have significant brain damage that is probably not amenable to treatment. Maybe there’s a way to reverse the damage but I doubt that traditional therapies for the mental I’ll are the answer, even if they were available.

Perhaps. But he managed to get released from prison ok.

He served his sentence.

Turns out he didn’t serve his sentence. Early release and violated his DC parole.

Arrested in Chicago in 2022 and parole violation charges dismissed.

Criminal justice reform in action. Be careful out there.

Some people just need to remain locked up. For life. This guy is one of them.

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Anonymous wrote:I think PP who posted about fentanyl psychosis was probably right. This doesn’t seem like a “crime” in the traditional sense in that the criminal had nothing to gain—it wasn’t a mugging or drug hit or anything, just random illogical violence by someone who probably has scrambled eggs for brains. Like the guy who stabbed that woman in Logan circle. Or the guy who poured a gallon of his own urine over a woman in McPherson square. I don’t even know if it’s right to call these people mentally ill—I think they have significant brain damage that is probably not amenable to treatment. Maybe there’s a way to reverse the damage but I doubt that traditional therapies for the mental I’ll are the answer, even if they were available.

Perhaps. But he managed to get released from prison ok.

He served his sentence.

Turns out he didn’t serve his sentence. Early release and violated his DC parole.

Arrested in Chicago in 2022 and parole violation charges dismissed.

Criminal justice reform in action. Be careful out there.

Sending these mental health consumers to prison is not good for society. They don’t get the treatment and health they need in prison, the inmate do their time and then released back into society. They need to me in psych wards and receive diagnosis and treatment not prisons. So now this guy will go back to prison, do his time, released, rinse and repeat. We need to reopen the mental institutions. They need not be like they were of old, but they need to open up and start treating these people. Get them off the streets.

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Anonymous wrote:Could this be a sexcapade gone wrong?

NO.

This guy was attacked by a total stranger. What is wrong with you?

Sounds like pp was applying the same standards republicans applied during the attack on Pelosi's husband. Everything involves sex unless you have it on video to republicans, apparently.

Nah, that was just the case of a dude who likes getting hammered.

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Trump CJ reform blech

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Anonymous wrote:Could this be a sexcapade gone wrong?

NO.

This guy was attacked by a total stranger. What is wrong with you?

Sounds like pp was applying the same standards republicans applied during the attack on Pelosi's husband. Everything involves sex unless you have it on video to republicans, apparently.

Nah, that was just the case of a dude who likes getting hammered.

NP... I have another set of Republican standards to apply here..

"Oh, Rand Paul's staffer was brutally stabbed? That's too bad. Mental health issue. But nothing can or should be done about it, thoughts and prayers."
That's all we ever get from Republican Senators on school shootings. Why any different for a Republican Senate staffer?

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Anonymous wrote:I think PP who posted about fentanyl psychosis was probably right. This doesn’t seem like a “crime” in the traditional sense in that the criminal had nothing to gain—it wasn’t a mugging or drug hit or anything, just random illogical violence by someone who probably has scrambled eggs for brains. Like the guy who stabbed that woman in Logan circle. Or the guy who poured a gallon of his own urine over a woman in McPherson square. I don’t even know if it’s right to call these people mentally ill—I think they have significant brain damage that is probably not amenable to treatment. Maybe there’s a way to reverse the damage but I doubt that traditional therapies for the mental I’ll are the answer, even if they were available.

Perhaps. But he managed to get released from prison ok.

He served his sentence.

Turns out he didn’t serve his sentence. Early release and violated his DC parole.

Arrested in Chicago in 2022 and parole violation charges dismissed.

Criminal justice reform in action. Be careful out there.

Sending these mental health consumers to prison is not good for society. They don’t get the treatment and health they need in prison, the inmate do their time and then released back into society. They need to me in psych wards and receive diagnosis and treatment not prisons. So now this guy will go back to prison, do his time, released, rinse and repeat. We need to reopen the mental institutions. They need not be like they were of old, but they need to open up and start treating these people. Get them off the streets.

There is a shortage of mental health professionals so before anyone can open large mental health facilities we need more trained specialists for them. There aren’t even enough social workers in most places.

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Anonymous wrote:The suspect was released from prison the day before:

https://twitter.com/VA4SafeComm/status/1640495230758580225?t=n8spX9L7jXUlnh1SBW2aFg&s=19

Of course he was. Just released means it's time to commit another crime! JFC.

It sucks that this happened….but what was supposed to happen after someone serves their time in prison?

They are dumped on the streets with little support. It’s the same story across the country.

Oh, come on!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://areterecovery.com/addiction/drug-induced-psychosis/

Wow, did not know cannabis was tied to drug induced psychosis. Yet in other threads, we have DCUMs talking about their kids with pot as no big deal.

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Anonymous wrote:I think PP who posted about fentanyl psychosis was probably right. This doesn’t seem like a “crime” in the traditional sense in that the criminal had nothing to gain—it wasn’t a mugging or drug hit or anything, just random illogical violence by someone who probably has scrambled eggs for brains. Like the guy who stabbed that woman in Logan circle. Or the guy who poured a gallon of his own urine over a woman in McPherson square. I don’t even know if it’s right to call these people mentally ill—I think they have significant brain damage that is probably not amenable to treatment. Maybe there’s a way to reverse the damage but I doubt that traditional therapies for the mental I’ll are the answer, even if they were available.

Perhaps. But he managed to get released from prison ok.

He served his sentence.

Turns out he didn’t serve his sentence. Early release and violated his DC parole.

Arrested in Chicago in 2022 and parole violation charges dismissed.

Criminal justice reform in action. Be careful out there.

Sending these mental health consumers to prison is not good for society. They don’t get the treatment and health they need in prison, the inmate do their time and then released back into society. They need to me in psych wards and receive diagnosis and treatment not prisons. So now this guy will go back to prison, do his time, released, rinse and repeat. We need to reopen the mental institutions. They need not be like they were of old, but they need to open up and start treating these people. Get them off the streets.

Did you not know the largest mental health treatment centers are in prisons?

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The office of Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul confirmed Monday that a member of his staff was "brutally attacked" on the streets of Washington, D.C over the weekend.

"This past weekend a member of my staff was brutally attacked in broad daylight in Washington, D.C.," Paul said in a statement. "I ask you to join Kelley and me in praying for a speedy and complete recovery, and thanking the first responders, hospital staff, and police for their diligent actions."

"We are relieved to hear the suspect has been arrested. At this time we would ask for privacy so everyone can focus on healing and recovery," he added.

Police report in tweet:

Unfortunate.

But tell me, what does a gentle stabbing look like? How does it differ from a brutal one? Is it done more politely or something?

People who aren’t funny but think they are funny by repeating a joke format are the worst.

Pp here. It was a serious question, not a joke. A joke involves a priest, an imam and a rabbit going into a bar and the rabbit saying, “I’m pretty sure I’m a typo.” I would still like to know the difference between a brutal stabbing and a gentle one.

Fine. A brutal stabbing is what happens or could happen to every single person in the world other than you. In your case, it’s hilarious.

You seem to be taking an assault on someone you don’t know very personally. Do you ordinarily internalize other people’s traumas? Because that sounds something worth exploring with a mental health professional.

DP. What point are you trying to make? This horrific crime happened close to where I live, in the middle of the day on the weekend. It’s terrifying to think it could have been me or my kid.

It's astonishing that you're still making this about you. Wow.

Um, what?

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Anonymous wrote:Statement from the parents. I have to admit they are a heck of a lot more gracious than I would have been if this were my son.

I’m glad he’s recovering. And, this just reinforces the justification for how I’ve always felt creeped out by that stretch of H St. It’s really not nice.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think PP who posted about fentanyl psychosis was probably right. This doesn’t seem like a “crime” in the traditional sense in that the criminal had nothing to gain—it wasn’t a mugging or drug hit or anything, just random illogical violence by someone who probably has scrambled eggs for brains. Like the guy who stabbed that woman in Logan circle. Or the guy who poured a gallon of his own urine over a woman in McPherson square. I don’t even know if it’s right to call these people mentally ill—I think they have significant brain damage that is probably not amenable to treatment. Maybe there’s a way to reverse the damage but I doubt that traditional therapies for the mental I’ll are the answer, even if they were available.

Perhaps. But he managed to get released from prison ok.

He served his sentence.

Turns out he didn’t serve his sentence. Early release and violated his DC parole.

Arrested in Chicago in 2022 and parole violation charges dismissed.

Criminal justice reform in action. Be careful out there.

Sending these mental health consumers to prison is not good for society. They don’t get the treatment and health they need in prison, the inmate do their time and then released back into society. They need to me in psych wards and receive diagnosis and treatment not prisons. So now this guy will go back to prison, do his time, released, rinse and repeat. We need to reopen the mental institutions. They need not be like they were of old, but they need to open up and start treating these people. Get them off the streets.

They are a violent threat to society. First piece is to remove them from society to remove the threat. Whether or not they get treatment is an entirely separate question and issue. And the fact that they are not getting the treatment they need does not take away the fact that they are a violent threat to society. Lobby the powers that be for insitutionalization and treatment. But leaving untreated violent people on the streets to cause harm to citizens is a non-starter for me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think PP who posted about fentanyl psychosis was probably right. This doesn’t seem like a “crime” in the traditional sense in that the criminal had nothing to gain—it wasn’t a mugging or drug hit or anything, just random illogical violence by someone who probably has scrambled eggs for brains. Like the guy who stabbed that woman in Logan circle. Or the guy who poured a gallon of his own urine over a woman in McPherson square. I don’t even know if it’s right to call these people mentally ill—I think they have significant brain damage that is probably not amenable to treatment. Maybe there’s a way to reverse the damage but I doubt that traditional therapies for the mental I’ll are the answer, even if they were available.

Perhaps. But he managed to get released from prison ok.

He served his sentence.

Turns out he didn’t serve his sentence. Early release and violated his DC parole.

Arrested in Chicago in 2022 and parole violation charges dismissed.

Criminal justice reform in action. Be careful out there.

Sending these mental health consumers to prison is not good for society. They don’t get the treatment and health they need in prison, the inmate do their time and then released back into society. They need to me in psych wards and receive diagnosis and treatment not prisons. So now this guy will go back to prison, do his time, released, rinse and repeat. We need to reopen the mental institutions. They need not be like they were of old, but they need to open up and start treating these people. Get them off the streets.

There is a shortage of mental health professionals so before anyone can open large mental health facilities we need more trained specialists for them. There aren’t even enough social workers in most places.

This!

I work in a mental health facility. We are overflowing with patients and inadequate staffing. And guess what? We also have a revolving door - patients are treated, stabilize, get released, go off their meds, and come right back. Mental health treatment isn’t the solution you think it is.

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Anonymous wrote:I think PP who posted about fentanyl psychosis was probably right. This doesn’t seem like a “crime” in the traditional sense in that the criminal had nothing to gain—it wasn’t a mugging or drug hit or anything, just random illogical violence by someone who probably has scrambled eggs for brains. Like the guy who stabbed that woman in Logan circle. Or the guy who poured a gallon of his own urine over a woman in McPherson square. I don’t even know if it’s right to call these people mentally ill—I think they have significant brain damage that is probably not amenable to treatment. Maybe there’s a way to reverse the damage but I doubt that traditional therapies for the mental I’ll are the answer, even if they were available.

Perhaps. But he managed to get released from prison ok.

He served his sentence.

Turns out he didn’t serve his sentence. Early release and violated his DC parole.

Arrested in Chicago in 2022 and parole violation charges dismissed.

Criminal justice reform in action. Be careful out there.

Sending these mental health consumers to prison is not good for society. They don’t get the treatment and health they need in prison, the inmate do their time and then released back into society. They need to me in psych wards and receive diagnosis and treatment not prisons. So now this guy will go back to prison, do his time, released, rinse and repeat. We need to reopen the mental institutions. They need not be like they were of old, but they need to open up and start treating these people. Get them off the streets.

They are a violent threat to society. First piece is to remove them from society to remove the threat. Whether or not they get treatment is an entirely separate question and issue. And the fact that they are not getting the treatment they need does not take away the fact that they are a violent threat to society. Lobby the powers that be for insitutionalization and treatment. But leaving untreated violent people on the streets to cause harm to citizens is a non-starter for me.

This. I'm so tired of this needless bloodshed. Given the crazy levels of violent crime, I say we need to lock up first again. Then we can still navel-gaze all day long how to best treat the poor murderer's underlying childhood trauma.

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Anonymous wrote:I think PP who posted about fentanyl psychosis was probably right. This doesn’t seem like a “crime” in the traditional sense in that the criminal had nothing to gain—it wasn’t a mugging or drug hit or anything, just random illogical violence by someone who probably has scrambled eggs for brains. Like the guy who stabbed that woman in Logan circle. Or the guy who poured a gallon of his own urine over a woman in McPherson square. I don’t even know if it’s right to call these people mentally ill—I think they have significant brain damage that is probably not amenable to treatment. Maybe there’s a way to reverse the damage but I doubt that traditional therapies for the mental I’ll are the answer, even if they were available.

Perhaps. But he managed to get released from prison ok.

He served his sentence.

Turns out he didn’t serve his sentence. Early release and violated his DC parole.

Arrested in Chicago in 2022 and parole violation charges dismissed.

Criminal justice reform in action. Be careful out there.

You are confused or just flat out lying. He was sentenced to 148 months of imprisonment. DC, like the federal system, abolished parole years ago. Everyone serves their term of custody set off only by good time credit earned. He wasn’t arrested in Chicago in 2022. He was serving his sentence in a federal penitentiary. Upon completion of his term of custody — which by the way was for charges arising from running a prostitution ring for a period of a month with a cousin — he was subject to a five year term of supervised release. This has zero to do with criminal justice reform..