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misanthrope

(9,180 posts)
60. Well, they had to deploy a different script this time
Wed Sep 24, 2025, 05:48 PM
15 hrs ago

They used transphobia last time. You don't want the audience to get bored, after all.

This time they are pulling out the traditional "Communist" angle (because some hits always produce) and pairing it with The Big Oompa's recent imperial decree slapping antifa with a new designation as "terrorist." In the corporate world, they might have called it synergy, you see.

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It wouldn't be a 1st time Kashap mercuryblues 19 hrs ago #1
Like Kirk's shooting, both sides are trying hard to pin it on the other side. Silent Type 19 hrs ago #2
But the people in charge are saying the guy is a big lefty and that will be the official story to further motivate their LymphocyteLover 19 hrs ago #9
Stephen Miller bdamomma 18 hrs ago #33
History has shown us Keepthesoulalive 19 hrs ago #19
"Both sides," huh? MorbidButterflyTat 15 hrs ago #55
Why is Alex Jones still allowed to spew his lies and hate? Beaverhausen 19 hrs ago #3
because fascists are in charge LymphocyteLover 19 hrs ago #8
Because free speech n/t SickOfTheOnePct 18 hrs ago #26
Because he's a populist fascist and populist fascism is popular right now. Initech 18 hrs ago #30
Money bdamomma 18 hrs ago #34
Especially here. MorbidButterflyTat 15 hrs ago #56
There is no justice. Evrytingfinemon 2 hrs ago #70
Yes, it does stink terribly. OLDMDDEM 19 hrs ago #4
Nothing has changed, the fascists will do whatever they want regardless of who shoots who, remember, this is nothing but ImNotGod 19 hrs ago #5
Oh, and just happens to be educated by johnnyfins 19 hrs ago #6
Do you get Dental with the Bullet Engraving Job? n/t leftstreet 19 hrs ago #7
LOL! LymphocyteLover 19 hrs ago #15
Why isn't it a proper shooting any more... regnaD kciN 15 hrs ago #52
I see Laura Loomer is part of this. sop 19 hrs ago #10
how so? LymphocyteLover 19 hrs ago #13
Check out Loomer's comments on Jones' tweet in your OP. sop 19 hrs ago #17
"They" say Traildogbob 19 hrs ago #11
I wouldn't put it past those two idiots to plant evidence. Initech 19 hrs ago #12
Was he a Pinko Commie, or the generic variety? bucolic_frolic 19 hrs ago #14
How about these guys? : EX500rider 17 hrs ago #41
When they live in socialist houses and shun private possessions bucolic_frolic 17 hrs ago #42
Another meme shooter. carpetbagger 19 hrs ago #16
Yeah, that meme on his FB page (if it's really his) signals meme culture. yardwork 18 hrs ago #21
He was a registered Independent Quiet Em 19 hrs ago #18
Texas doesn't register voters by party. I bet this is just another poor guy with mental issues and a gun. Silent Type 18 hrs ago #25
Yes, it certainly seems that way. Quiet Em 18 hrs ago #28
RW attention whores always write in the concrete while it is still wet, so that RockRaven 18 hrs ago #20
If it comes from Jones, Patel or Bondi, I'll dismiss until proven otherwise Torchlight 18 hrs ago #22
My sentiments exactly, MarineCombatEngineer 18 hrs ago #23
Why would "Antifa" be shooting immigrants FalloutShelter 18 hrs ago #24
To throw everyone off the scent! durablend 18 hrs ago #27
Sneaky bastards. FalloutShelter 17 hrs ago #36
Somebody who was anti-ICE as alleged, would not shoot detainees Wiz Imp 18 hrs ago #31
We were sharing the same thought, at the same time. yellow dahlia 18 hrs ago #35
Shooter "Not Especially Political" Deep State Witch 18 hrs ago #29
I share your concern. yellow dahlia 18 hrs ago #32
We obviously have no idea what his motive was... SickOfTheOnePct 17 hrs ago #39
Exactly. yellow dahlia 17 hrs ago #46
Raises hand... misanthrope 15 hrs ago #58
Could well be n/t SickOfTheOnePct 15 hrs ago #61
I suppose if there were ICE Agents standing close to the detainees Wiz Imp 17 hrs ago #45
Right. yellow dahlia 17 hrs ago #47
His own brother has been quoted as saying Joshua Jahns was a bad shot MichMan 7 hrs ago #68
Sometimes People Just Snap OC375 17 hrs ago #37
This trend has been happening for a while newdeal2 17 hrs ago #40
the Communist party bigtree 17 hrs ago #38
They certainly quick to get out this propaganda! kimbutgar 17 hrs ago #43
Why do the Repubics The Wizard 17 hrs ago #44
The Times They Are A-Changing DET 16 hrs ago #48
Yes and... llmart 11 hrs ago #67
The Trump DOJ is not a reliable source for accurate information. BannonsLiver 16 hrs ago #49
That is a a REALLY badly photoshop of Marvel's Hercules MurrayDelph 15 hrs ago #50
He murdered immigrants. Not ice agents. SSJVegeta 15 hrs ago #51
Very coincidental, ain't it. haele 15 hrs ago #53
It's Hercules from Marvel comics obamanut2012 15 hrs ago #59
If Trump and his goons can trigger a civil war, they will make a case to delay elections. Doodley 15 hrs ago #54
It was staged. If the guy was anti-ICE, why did he .... Bread and Circuses 15 hrs ago #57
Well, they had to deploy a different script this time misanthrope 15 hrs ago #60
Isn't it obvious that the right is going to immediately blame Wiz Imp 14 hrs ago #62
IOW another white guy with a gun Hassler 14 hrs ago #63
I wish people would stop "freaking out" over shit that hasn't happened yet FrankBooth 14 hrs ago #64
Fair enough. But I do fear how they keep manufacturing/manipulating these events that together LymphocyteLover 11 hrs ago #66
They always blame antifa, communists and the left. That's their go to. Autumn 13 hrs ago #65
I'm going to assume that everything is a false flag until proven otherwise. Crunchy Frog 5 hrs ago #69
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