TJB

So, is this thread trying to defend the indefensible? Sure seems that way to me....

Voting and nonviolent means of changing government will cease to exist.

He was an angry, old man with a gun who had a history of domestic violence. I'm sure there are some conservatives like this as well.

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/01/us/politics/much-of-david-dukes-91-campaign-is-now-in-louisiana-mainst

He called himself David Duke without the baggage, I guess that makes him a great guy. I'm not happy the guy was shot; this is a bad sign of things to come. You do notice the shooter was an older, white male with a history of domestic violence; probably a background similar to many Trump voters.

Why? An elected official who is an open white supremacist and I'm the one who should be ashamed? No.

So, you think the white supremacist is a good guy? I think Scalise is a scumbag and considering the damage the white supremacy has done to this nation, for someone to support it in this day and age is sickening. So, the man shouldn't have shot him or anyone else, but I'm far from devastated.

I know this will make people's heads spin but I have a gift for pissing people off, so here it is. http://modernliberals.com/sorry-dont-feel-ounce-sympathy-steve-scalise

I think it's ironic one of the people who helped protect Sacalise and sacrificed her life for, he wouldn't give a damn about. http://fusion.kinja.com/bigoted-homophobe-steve-scalises-life-was-saved-by-a-qu-1796135276

Well said.

As long as elections become inconsequential due to gerrymandering and people can't seek redress through the courts, this is only the beginning. This isn't created by the press, but by an overwhelming feeling that the system is rigged. It scares me that you're going after the media; this is what fascist dictatorships do; an attack on free press is the beginning of the end. Calling news you disagree with fake news doesn't make it fake.

That's why I said "Trump conservatives";. I didn't want to put all conservatives into the same category.

The Trump conservatives are at the very bottom of the swamp. Donald Trump is a scumbag of epic proportions.

I hope you have a great birthday.

He lost custody of his children during the divorce, when his daughter saw O'Reilly dragging his wife down the stairs by her hair.

And I guess you prefer our nation to be similar to Nazi Germany. ..

Maddow and Cooper may be "snowflakes", but if you're a fan of the wife beating pussy, Bill O'Reilly, it speaks volumes about your character.

I am sorry for your loss and the fact your friend struggled with a terrible disease. My heart goes out to you both.

I'm sorry for the loss of your friend.

I've always been a big Beatles and Paul McCartney fan. I've always liked this song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkzgAJbfme8

Even though Cash didn't write this, it's perfect for him. When I was younger,.I didn't get his music, but now I do.

Many of his song titles were dark. Clearly depression was an overwhelming aspect of his life.

I met Surepip once at Windy Hill hospital, while my wife was there. I wanted to introduce myself and tell him I admired him for standing up for his principles. I'm glad I got to do that.

Sadly 2017 is picking up where 2016 left off. Far too young. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/18/arts/music/chris-cornell-dead-soundgarden.html?smid=fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur&_r=0

I'm so sorry.....