Anonymous wrote:Fun Fact - Kyle and Greta Thunberg both share the same birthday/age.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:While I don’t necessarily disagree with his acquittal (albeit, he should have been charged and found guilty of lesser crimes and sent to prison for many years), what is deeply disturbing is the fact that this guy had an audience with a former President, received accolades and job offers from members of Congress, is now being hailed a hero and paraded around at conservative conventions, all while he is waving and smiling. He shot and killed several people (again, albeit, not upstanding citizens and they won’t be missed by many) but WTF? The nation is treating him as a hero and he is readily accepting the role. We are so messed up.
No, “the nation” is not “treating him as a hero” — SOME people and some rather specific groups of people are. One solution is to vote — and to be informed about who and what you are voting for, especially on a local level. Another way is to push back when and where you can against these things that disturb you.
I’ll add that if those who have more power, resources, and clout don’t push back, those who lack access to such things will either be doomed, revolt, or both. We’re at a critical turning point. I hope that as a country we can handle it wisely.
Amen, sister (or brother)!
We all have a choice to make. Vote these bastards out, or give up our country to them.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:While I don’t necessarily disagree with his acquittal (albeit, he should have been charged and found guilty of lesser crimes and sent to prison for many years), what is deeply disturbing is the fact that this guy had an audience with a former President, received accolades and job offers from members of Congress, is now being hailed a hero and paraded around at conservative conventions, all while he is waving and smiling. He shot and killed several people (again, albeit, not upstanding citizens and they won’t be missed by many) but WTF? The nation is treating him as a hero and he is readily accepting the role. We are so messed up.
No, “the nation” is not “treating him as a hero” — SOME people and some rather specific groups of people are. One solution is to vote — and to be informed about who and what you are voting for, especially on a local level. Another way is to push back when and where you can against these things that disturb you.
I’ll add that if those who have more power, resources, and clout don’t push back, those who lack access to such things will either be doomed, revolt, or both. We’re at a critical turning point. I hope that as a country we can handle it wisely.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I hope he is doomed to a life of poverty and failure. He’s an embarrassment and a murderer.
I have to disagree with the posters calling him a murderer. I followed the trial pretty closely and think the jury got it right. The only thing Rittenhouse is really guilty of is showing poor judgement by placing himself in high-risk situation.
Agreed, but it is his right to do so.
Anonymous wrote:While I don’t necessarily disagree with his acquittal (albeit, he should have been charged and found guilty of lesser crimes and sent to prison for many years), what is deeply disturbing is the fact that this guy had an audience with a former President, received accolades and job offers from members of Congress, is now being hailed a hero and paraded around at conservative conventions, all while he is waving and smiling. He shot and killed several people (again, albeit, not upstanding citizens and they won’t be missed by many) but WTF? The nation is treating him as a hero and he is readily accepting the role. We are so messed up.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I hope he is doomed to a life of poverty and failure. He’s an embarrassment and a murderer.
I have to disagree with the posters calling him a murderer. I followed the trial pretty closely and think the jury got it right. The only thing Rittenhouse is really guilty of is showing poor judgement by placing himself in high-risk situation.
Anonymous wrote:While I don’t necessarily disagree with his acquittal (albeit, he should have been charged and found guilty of lesser crimes and sent to prison for many years), what is deeply disturbing is the fact that this guy had an audience with a former President, received accolades and job offers from members of Congress, is now being hailed a hero and paraded around at conservative conventions, all while he is waving and smiling. He shot and killed several people (again, albeit, not upstanding citizens and they won’t be missed by many) but WTF? The nation is treating him as a hero and he is readily accepting the role. We are so messed up.
Anonymous wrote:I hope he is doomed to a life of poverty and failure. He’s an embarrassment and a murderer.
Anonymous wrote:While I don’t necessarily disagree with his acquittal (albeit, he should have been charged and found guilty of lesser crimes and sent to prison for many years), what is deeply disturbing is the fact that this guy had an audience with a former President, received accolades and job offers from members of Congress, is now being hailed a hero and paraded around at conservative conventions, all while he is waving and smiling. He shot and killed several people (again, albeit, not upstanding citizens and they won’t be missed by many) but WTF? The nation is treating him as a hero and he is readily accepting the role. We are so messed up.