The Republican Party in Arizona's Pima County, which is represented by Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), is in the midst of a fundraising raffle, $10 per entry.
The prize: the same model of gun that delivered a near-fatal blast to the Democratic lawmaker's skull outside a Tucson grocery store in January. Tucson is in Pima County.
The local party sent out its e-newsletter late last week advertising the raffle. On the third page of the seven-page document, a large illustration of the gun appears with the headline "Help Pima GOP get out the vote and maybe help yourself to a new Glock .40."
The winner of the gun will also receive a case, three 12-round magazines and grips for the firearm. "Tickets will go quickly for this firearm!" the blurb in the newsletter warns.
The $1,250 raised from the raffle tickets will go toward get out the vote efforts for the party.
The gun is a Glock 23, an updated model of the Glock 19 Jared Loughner used during his January 8, 2011 shooting spree that killed six and injured 13 others, including Giffords
Oh my God! What the fuck is wrong with these people?
How can ANYBODY, even Republicans, be this completely insensitive and hateful?
I'm sorry, but I am literally so pissed off by this that I am shaking and can't even type any more.
Breathe...breathe...breathe...
ReplyDelete::hugs::
Hang in there Gryphen. Yes, it's hideous.
Breathe...
What the fuck is wrong with these worthless assholes?
ReplyDeleteGryph,
ReplyDeleteThis comment may not be appropriate for this post, but I thought you'd want to see the link.
http://www.alternet.org/teaparty/152208/how_i_escaped_the_%22biblical_family_values%22_nightmare_that_drives_perry%2C_bachmann%2C_and_tea_party_politics/?page=entire
Arizona WTF!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSarah "Crosshairs" Palin caused the massacre in Tuscon. The blood of little 9 year old Christina is on SARAH'S hands. She will never get it off. She should be in prison right now as an accessory to murder and inspiring terrorist actions. Consider yourself LUCKY Sarah.
ReplyDeleteThese are some of the sickest fucks I have ever seen in my life. What in the world has twisted these people's hearts so severely that they would do such a horrendous thing? Absolutely unforgivable.
ReplyDeleteThis isn't bad satire?? A really bad joke??
ReplyDeleteomg speechless
That is low, even for trigger-happy AZ Republicans. If they had any taste they would cancel the raffle.
ReplyDeleteW-T-F? This HAS to be a sick joke? How is it possible for any human being, let alone a whole group of humans, to be so tone deaf as to do something like this?
ReplyDeleteTheir website also advertises an event on September 10th: "This event will be held on September 10, 2011 in honor of the ten-year anniversary of that unforgettable day." Uh, you're off my a day, you imbeciles.
A new low to their already sliimey lowness... I would love to see Gabby kick all of their asses.
ReplyDeleteMay all who participate in this raffle be plagued with crippling arthritis such that they can't even hold a gun, let alone shoot one.
ReplyDeleteIn all fairness, there are only so many makes of guns, and Glock is a reputable one. Be upset at the gun raffle if you like, but the fact that it's the same model is not particularly relevant -- at least not to those of us who live in gun country.
ReplyDeleteAssholes. We need to give Arizona back to Mexico.
ReplyDeleteWow, wtf is wrong with these people? Shame on them!
ReplyDeleteThere are no words.
ReplyDeleteGryphen, I'm shaking just reading this. What deranged minds came up with this idiotic idea?
May they reap what they sow.
Do something kind for a stranger, random acts of kindness grease the wheels of Karma and we need to show our support for Gabby, Christina, and all the victims of hate speech.
Good will always conquer hate.
Donate a few bucks to the President's election, volunteer your time to help someone less fortunate, and smile.
Hi Sarah, Any wise facebook posts supporting your pals in Arizona?
Fuck them! That is in such poor taste! The only thing good about it is that this WILL alienate moderate voters. Disgusting! A raffle? Really? So someone who might not ordinarily own a handgun could possibly now have one in their house just because they won a stupid drawing? Who raffles off a Glock anyway? Morons!
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOD! This is totally not right in any universe, even the one that the right wing "gun nuts" move in. I am sick to my stomach. Do you suppose Sarah suggested it to help share her "blood libel".
ReplyDeleteThis is, at best, as tone-deaf as Sarah Palin's "blood libel" speech. I'd like to ask, "What are these people thinking?" but that presupposes that they ARE thinking. Of course, the more generous interpretation is that they aren't; otherwise, it becomes less clueless and more sinister.
ReplyDeleteEither way, epic FAIL for the Pima County Republicans.
Until the past year, I considered myself an independent voter. Watching the hijinks of the Republican party, however, I can't imagine ever again voting for a Republican.
OK first off let me say that I am one of Gabbies' biggest fans and an ardent Democrat. But lets face facts, Gabbie has been away from her office far too long and will probably be out for an even longer time. I would personally like to see Mark Kelly take over her seat to represent the district. Can you even see the T-Publicans try to run against the husband of a wounded hero like her let alone an astronaut and hero to many. We need all of the strength in Congress right now that can be mustered and not having Gabby there as a key player is a sore loss. I think the voters there would be amenable to Kelly taking over the seat till the elections but Jan Brewer would most likely have a hissy fit. I am even more surprised that Snow Drift Snooki hasn't bought a house there and announced she would run for her seat since she was the instigator of Gabbies' injury.
ReplyDeleteYet another reason to write AZ off of the "places I want to vacation" list.
ReplyDeleteDo these people have no shame or are they really that ignorant?
OzMud said...
ReplyDeleteHow can this even be legal? Are there NO gun control laws in AZ?
There are no words...
Unflippinbelievable!
ReplyDeleteGryphen...I am right there with you on this!
ReplyDeleteWHO in their right minds would have ever thought this could in any way, shape or form, be a good idea? Never mind answering that question..they are republicans..enough said.
I agree. It's almost impossible to realize that the AZ GOP is so very stupid and insensitive, but then I stopped and reflected "It is the GOP, after all."
ReplyDeleteI can only hope that people with any shred of decency and intelligence will condemn this exploitation of violence.
These people lack common sense, decency and humanity. They seem to live to provoke, to antagonize and to destroy.
The best response to this is to help the AZ Democratic Party raise funds. Money talks - particularly when you are dealing with the likes of the GOP.TP - money is their idol, their all.
Words are not coming to me, but I want to leave a note to say that I read this and I agree with you.
ReplyDelete“What the fuck is wrong with these people?”
ReplyDeleteIf you figure it out would you please let me know too?
Republicans FUBAR
This sounds like something that would be in The Onion...
ReplyDelete... except for the fact that The Onion wouldn't be THAT stupidly insensitive.
However, i do believe it of the AZ Repugs. Hopefully, Gabbie will come out with a statement against offering a Glock as a raffle prize!
anybody happen to have any contact info on these worthless fuktards ?
ReplyDeleteThey have no conscience. I take small comfort in the fact that I don't have to live in that state because I certainly don't want to be around when Kharma comes looking for them. SHAMELESS
ReplyDeleteSorry..this if very O/T..but I just got an email from USA Today "Summer reads: A look at the hottest titles, authors" Under "Cream of Crop" they have selected Bristolbutt's book of lies!!
ReplyDeleteCan someone tell me..does Murdoch own USA Today too? He must...no other explanation why a book that has been panned at every level and sold very few books made this list.
Some of the other other authors are John Grisham, Nicholas Sparks, Danielle Steele....and Bristol???!!!!
Between this and the idiots selling raffle tickets on a gun, I am going back to bed. I want today to be over!
Shitfuck John McCain will probably be phoning in his bid from one of his many homes. Cowardly, un-American pig that he is, he is allowing this to go on, along with that witch of a governor. Nice fucking state.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to be able to say that this is the "lowest of the low", but I'm afraid something else will supersede this, time and again.
ReplyDeleteAnd I do like the idea of Mark Kelly taking over Gabrielle's seat til she's better. He seems like a great guy and very sharp.
"What in the world has twisted these people's hearts so severely that they would do such a horrendous thing?"
ReplyDeleteThey listen to people like Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh and Sarah Palin. Stupid is as stupid does.
Arizona has long been on my "never visit" list and now it's on the list forever. Raffle off a weekend at a resort, a fancy dinner, but never a gun with ammunition yet. How astoundingly insensitive!
ReplyDeleteIf there is a hell, I hope the people behind this burn in it.
ReplyDeleteI do believe in hell, but it is the hell of our own making, and in the case of these lunatics, the hell they are deliberately inflicting on innocent victims. They are, to quote an ancient Supreme Court case, "totally devoid of any redeeming social virtue."
All this hatred is based in racism. A black President is just too much for the ignorant assholes to bear and their insanity is spilling over onto anyone associated with or agreeing with him. These people probably feel Gabby had this coming to her. The Head Pig, John McCain's silence on this is sickening and revolting.
ReplyDeleteWrong, yes.
ReplyDeleteQuestion: I know the shooter had held a grudge against her since like 07 (?) but do we KNOW that he actually meant to kill her? HE openfired on a crowd and seemed to randomly shoot the gun, killing a variety of people. It sounds like his inner problems had just bubbled up to bad that he couldnt contain himself.
Never think that these people don't know exactly what they're doing. Never think that it's a "joke" or "they didn't really mean it! How could you think they'd mean it? Must be something wrong with you! Why ... they are Christians!"
ReplyDeleteThese people have moved into a realm of selfishness and entitlement that I've never seen before. Sarah Palin unleashed this kind of shit on the country. Maybe she only said what they were thinking but at least before her there was enough shame that they kept it hidden and sort of under control. She put a stamp of approval on it and now they feed on each other. Slimy bastards.
This is an outrage!! How far is this going to go on before all decent American people wake up and start fighting against all the injustice out there?
ReplyDeleteGryphen, please try to get this out there so more Americans can see what is REALLY going on! Thanks for all you try to do. I know that you truly love and care about America and all her people. I know you have seen all the outrageous ignorance and spin put out there by the Rethuglicans.
All of us need to get out and do what we can to try to save our great country!
Well said, Anonymous.
ReplyDeleteOMG.
ReplyDeleteAs for "not that remarkable, at least for those of us in gun country"
Not everyone lives in "gun country" and there are plenty of other guns they could raffle, if they just have to raffle off a gun.
I - no words. Just, no words. (besides hoping it's a very very bad joke)
How many tickets did Sarah Palin buy?
ReplyDeleteIt's a dry hate...
ReplyDeleteTrust me. It's worse living in the middle of this with an hispanic last name AND a as a "librul."
On the other hand, this is happening in every state--an pandemic of hate.
I'll take 10 tickets.
ReplyDeleteSarah Palin(TM)
Anonymous said...
ReplyDeleteAssholes. We need to give Arizona back to Mexico.
8:36 AM
What are we suppose to do with them?
You just know that the people behind this raffle, when they were behind closed doors, they were cheering Loughner's actions.
ReplyDeleteSick.
Arizona welcomed Palin with open arms, what did you expect?
ReplyDeleteMost of these people live in a world that we do not know and do not want to know. They are the natural born racists and the wife beaters. Their homes atmosphere is probably like the Palin home in Alaska.
ReplyDeleteIf Sarah Palin wins that gun she would need extra clips and 10 cases of bullets since that crossed eyed bitch can't even hit a non moving caribou at 10 yards.
ReplyDeletepat1755 said...
ReplyDeleteIn all fairness, there are only so many makes of guns, and Glock is a reputable one. Be upset at the gun raffle if you like, but the fact that it's the same model is not particularly relevant -- at least not to those of us who live in gun country.
I live in gun country too. Our local Chamber of Commerce raffled off a hunting rifle as a fundraiser last September. What I object to is they are ADVERTISING the gun as: "The gun is a Glock 23, an updated model of the Glock 19 Jared Loughner used during his January 8, 2011 shooting spree that killed six and injured 13 others, including Giffords"
THAT is beyond the bounds of good taste unless you are a complete moron.
For those of you who wish to give Arizona back to Mexico, or in some way disenfranchise it, how about doing the same with Wisconsin, Texas, Florida, Alaska and....Shall I go on?
ReplyDeleteEvery sane person in these states is thinking WTF. Our country is being deconstructed by the right wing extremists. Bashing the citizens of the state, or just the state itself, doesn't engender camaraderie. It continues to build alienation.
That's why, until today, I've stopped commenting here. It hurts enough living in Tucson, watching my town turn into Phoenix, driving away all of the nice people, the people of various ethnic backgrounds, without also reading that we are disposable and lumped in with the crazies.
We already feel that way.
Karma? It's here now.
The GOP has no shame! They know Gabby's story is powerful and they will try everything to minimize her.
ReplyDeleteWhere is your decency GOP ?
Proof positive that repubs. have no brains. If they do, they are not used very much. What is the big surprise here, look who they choose to "represent" them!!. Brain dead morons, not an intelligent one in the entire group. It would be ironic if one of the organizers relatives is shot with this very weapon.
ReplyDelete#1 rule whenever writing about the az shooting always mention Palin's role. Wonder how many tickets she bought.
ReplyDeleteHow is the tea party going to take Bristol living with her black boyfriend. I am sure they would not vote for her now.
ReplyDelete9:40
ReplyDeleteumm,firearm basics 101, you never point a weapon at anybody or anything unless you intend to destroy it
Well I guess Democrats can just suck it up, eh? Especially those others who were targeted--they probably have some feelings about this.
ReplyDeleteAny notion that the Republican party may include thoughtful, well-educated people of intelligence and good breeding is wishful thinking.
Troll Pat1755? You are part of the problem.
ReplyDeleteThe only good that Palin has wrought is the widespread audience you've built for your ever-improving, ever-consistent, ever-constant vigil for the proper -- and improper-- values of this country.
ReplyDeleteOtherwise, like the commenter above, words fail me. Except to tell you, Don't stop.
When I read this, could hardly believe it! What is wrong with Republicans in the United States of Amercia? They are absolutely the worst bunch and the majority of them need to be voted out of office this next cycle...beginning in AZ, AK and our United States Congress. What sick bastards!
ReplyDeleteI think it is time for Boehner, et al to denounce this event. It is sickening.
ReplyDeleteWho the fuck thought this was a good idea, really????
You know, it really is too bad that libs tend not to be maniacal fellators of steel, because if the tables were ever to turn on these righty low-lives, I have no doubt gun control legislation would be passed toute-suite.
And make no mistake, I am by no means advocating any variant of the quitter queef's "don't retreat, reload" propaganda.
Does whomever wins this raffle have to register/background check before he gets the gun or is this like a gun show type deal?
ReplyDeleteDoes it come wrapped in Sarah's bulls eye map?
ReplyDelete9:40 - are you just playing dumb? This was premeditated. He didn't just show up at some random store to shoot some random people. People don't use glocks just to maim. He meant to kill anyone in the way to shoot Gabby IN THE HEAD.
ReplyDeleteHe didn't mean to? I don't even think the skeeziest of lawyers would use that lame-ass defense.
@pat1755--
ReplyDeleteWell there’s the rub right there. I don’t want to live in “gun country” and I don’t want “gun country” in the United States, which is where I live. I want the United States to be a nation of responsible citizens who work together for equality (social AND economic) and justice for everyone and who work together so that all humans receive the education, housing and medical care which are--or should be--our basic human rights.
I don’t see “gun culture” or the culture of guns in this country as advancing any of the goals of a civilized nation. I don’t want the United States to rank first--first!--in per capita gun ownership in the WORLD. 88 guns per 100 residents, in 2007, according to Wikipedia. Too often, the “right” to unfettered gun ownership directly infringes on MY rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
And yes, the model of the gun is extremely relevant. Remember, there are no coincidences, to quote Sarah Palin (AIP).
Nan C., I'm on your side, really, I am. I'm just telling you, this convergence of brands simply never occurred to them.
ReplyDeleteThere are plenty of things we can condemn AZ republicans for, but I just don't think this is one of them. Horribly Clueless? Absolutely. Deliberate? Highly doubtful.
ANON 9:52 "It's a dry hate"
ReplyDeleteAwesome comment, made me laugh out loud. Until I read your next sentence.
Peace to you, my friend.
Republicans tend to be stupid assholes
ReplyDeleteI have two distinct thoughts on this. First, it is sickening and breaks my heart for GG, clearly in that it is her district. The cruel nature of people today is mind and body numbing...I'm going to have a cocktail and not for a good reason. How did we get to this point? Too much TV, or too little education?
ReplyDeleteThe second thought is that it is a SP/handler strategy. We all have heard that the "blood libel" video was the nail for SP. Her handlers know she has to get past that...what better way than coming to the rescue on her Paul Revere horse and ringing those bells that she is opposed to this Glock raffle and "denounces" it for its insensitivity?! Those AZ GOP handlers don't think anyone would figure it out, thinking everyone has the IQ of 83 (SP) or less.
I'll bet if this were from the people of color group, then it would be stopped in a second.
ReplyDeleteBeyond unbelievable.
ReplyDeleteThose creeps should be relegated to the lowest circle of Hell, which is too damned good for them. What is happening to this country? Or maybe hatreds long festering in the right wing slime pool have surfaced again. Get me a ticket to the peaceable kingdom, wherever that may be.
ReplyDeleteLook for Granny Grizzly's middle finger to America by screeching from Facebook defending Arizona's freedoms and tweeting "Just reload. RELOAD!"
ReplyDeleteAnon 9:40AM says:
ReplyDelete"Wrong, yes.
Question: I know the shooter had held a grudge against her since like 07 (?) but do we KNOW that he actually meant to kill her?"
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Wow. You honestly can't be that stupid. She was shot at POINT BLANK range in the back of the head. Do you understand what "point blank" means? That means REALLY CLOSE to neanderthals like you.
PS- Yes it was Sarah's fault. Accept it you filthy TROLL.
9:40 am. He showed up at Rep. Giffords' meet-and-greet at a shopping mall. Obviously he was deranged but he went to that occasion deliberately. He knew what he was doing; in fact he thought he had killed her.
ReplyDeleteBad choice of gun. Really bad.
ReplyDeleteWorse, isn't this the same GOP group that back a candidate during that same election that featured a Glock in his campaign ads. . .and some comment about shooting it as part of the campaign, along with a photograph???
ReplyDeleteThey got plenty of flack for that. It's not like this is the first time.
MicMac
Yep, that's the one. Jesse Kelly, Pima GOP, January 2011.
ReplyDelete"Get on target for victory and help remove Gabrielle Giffords from office. . ."
http://firedoglake.com/2011/01/08/giffords-opponent-jesse-kelly-held-june-event-to-shoot-a-fully-automatic-m16-to-get-on-target-and-remove-gabrielle-giffords/
MicMac
Yet another radical bunch of idiots thinking this will get them publicity and make money for electioneering.
ReplyDeleteUntil the USA has elections for congress and president/VP that are publicly funded, we are at the mercy of the Kock bros, the chinese arms manufacturers, and the heroin kingpins donations to the Teaparty.
And speaking of insane and crazy bullshit, there's now a breaking story of an "internet pastor" who wants an ATHEIST REGISTRY for each community so that the Rill 'Muricans (that's of course just Christians) can locate, and be aware of all them dirty unbelievers
This idiot, name pastor Stahl, thinks the atheist registry should be just like the sex offender registry..
No , I'm not making this up kids.
Some states in the US will soon be not far from the Handmaid's Tale if this shit keeps up.
http://www.politicususa.com/en/pastor-wants-atheist-registry-to-track-atheists-like-sex-offenders
I'm guessing they knew EXACTLY what they were doing when they set up this raffle. They wanted to tick off libruls and garner as much free publicity as they could get.
ReplyDeleteIn their own disgusting way, they used logic.
W. T. F.
ReplyDeleteI prefer to see this as blisteringly stupid rather than bone-chillingly evil. I'm going with the gun bozos seeing, I dunno, a shiny picture of a gun in a magazine somewhere and then blurting out "Wooo fun let's raffle a gun!" and just not thinking about it any further. When they're called on this they'll dig up a resident English major to string together some form of "This decision was made it error and we deeply regret its implications for blah blah blah. We wish no harm to blah blah blah." for a speedy press release.
Yeah, I'm going with the "stupidity" explanation. My stomach honestly can't tolerate the alternative...
How utterly disgusting!
ReplyDeleteIf we can give Arizona back to Mexico, could we throw in Texas too? I'm sure the sane folks in both states could find better places to live. Actually I would be willing to give them the state of Kansas too, they would fit right in with AZ and TX. I would be happy to live in a state that wasn't dominated by Republicans.
ReplyDeleteSue in Kansas
Maybe these fuckwads could get Loughner to autograph it first.
ReplyDeleteDo these asshats have no sense of decency or shame at all?
But how DARE you accuse them of fostering or pandering to violence! The nerve!
pat1755 said...
ReplyDeleteIn all fairness, there are only so many makes of guns, and Glock is a reputable one. Be upset at the gun raffle if you like, but the fact that it's the same model is not particularly relevant -- at least not to those of us who live in gun country.
8:31 AM
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Sorry to disagree with you Pat, but I have never lived anywhere BUT "weapon country" (only wannabe's refer to any weapon as a gun)and this is disgusting. A raffle for a hunting rifle or shotgun wouldn't bother me at all. A raffle for a glock that has no hunting value what so ever does. The only "value" this raffle projects is the GOP saying the shooting of Gabby Giffords is acceptable.
Thank Dog my parents golden rule was to never ever date a republican!
Little Rabbit
Sadly, I have to imagine that this is just a case of them auctioning off a common gun type. Tone-deaf, yes. Disgusting, yes. But I think their excitement over the gun raffle itself drove every other thought (if there were any) out of their heads. It is possible, too, that this was what the undoubtedly conservative gun store owner donated to raffle. PLEASE don't think I'm sticking up for them - I voted Nader in my first Presidential election. But I think they just didn't THINK, just like they always neglect to do.
ReplyDeleteThe Christian Conservative Activist are resorting to ¨shock¨ politics. A lot of the comments I type are never printed. They are too nasty, tasteless and cruel for IM. I am a conservative, and I know these people. They are worse than you can ever imagine. I fit right in with them.
ReplyDeletePresident Obama will be reelected IN SPITE OF WHAT THE ECONOMY is doing. The GOP is openly sabotaging his efforts to improve our economy and to increase job growth. And they will not get away with it.
What else could they raffle?
ReplyDelete*A romantic weekend at a Bed & Breakfast, complete with nice bottle of wine.
*Hot-air balloon flight for 4.
*Rafting excursion through Grand Canyon.
*Entry/box seats to some "studly" horse show such as the Scottsdale Arabian auction.
*Personal behind-the-scenes tour of some off-limits place. (With this laser, I could carve my initials on the moon... bwah-ah-hahhh!)
If they simply wanted to raffle an object, they could have chosen something made in America (or even Arizona itself) such as a really nice turquoise watch or necklace. If it was a Two Grey Hills weaving, even this lifelong democrat would be tempted to buy a ticket.
Even a hunting rifle or shotgun would be understandable, but a Glock is a deliberate poke-in-the-eye by unrepentant wanna-be murderers.
Wow. I hope you're feeling better. Reading it, I got a sick, metal, taste in my mouth. This raffle doesn't seem like it'll end well. Another crazy tea zealot with a gun and ammo. What 'merica really doesn't need now or any longer.
ReplyDeleteThat is really crass. I hope it *cough* backfires big time.
ReplyDeleteWe're active in DU, so gun raffles are nothing knew, but to advertise a gun as the same kind that killed six people is beyond the pale. Shocking, really.
This is beyond disgusting.
ReplyDeleteWell said Liz I.
ReplyDeleteYet another thing Grampy McSame needs to apologize for.
ReplyDeleteHad he never brought that wild skank of the Yukon out of the tundra, Gabby Giffords would be having a very different life.
And Pat, regardless of the glock being reputable, I don't think that takes away from the total insensitive ASS-HAT move the Grand Old Fuck-heads just made.
Sarah: I can not wait to see YOU, the wild skank of the Yukon go down in flames. My only hope is that I can hear you screaming, "I'm melting!" from my porch in Seattle.
"telah said...
ReplyDeleteANON 9:52 "It's a dry hate"
Awesome comment, made me laugh out loud. Until I read your next sentence.
Peace to you, my friend."
Thank you, telah.
Sorry about the typos. I was (and am) pretty upset about it all. I really hope all rational citizens work as hard as they can to defeat the crazies, take back their governments, and make their voices heard in a greater way than the extremists--by building alliances.
Peace to you too.
Disgusting. The people in this district should just refuse to participate. But then, Perry is leading the GOP right now, and he proudly waves his loaded gun around at crowds as proof that he's manly. God, the GOP has become the party of criminals and murderers. We'd better get everyone voting next year and send a clear message that this will not become the status quo in America. Take this country back from the traitors who would ignore the Constitution, demonize women and kids, kill the poor, deport all aliens, and generally act like dictators.
ReplyDeleteSo when is the Republican Party going to be designated a hate group? Seriously, when?
ReplyDeleteUn-flippin-believable after what happened to Gabby Giffords!
ReplyDeleteA-Holes every single one of them!
Pat1755 @8:31
ReplyDelete"In all fairness, there are only so many makes of guns, and Glock is a reputable one. Be upset at the gun raffle if you like, but the fact that it's the same model is not particularly relevant -- at least not to those of us who live in gun country."
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So what is it that makes a gun manufacturer "reputable"? Is it that Glock offers weapons with magazines that hold only 10 or 12 rounds as well as magazines that hold 33 rounds? How socially responsible of them.
Pigs.
ReplyDeleteThere you go again, Gryphen, spouting your typical socialist hatred without having all the facts first.
ReplyDeleteFor your information, Mr. Fancy Pants Alaska Liberal, the Glock semi-automatic pistol has been OFFICIALLY ENDORSED by the GOP AND the American Society of American Tea Bagger Associations And Tea Bagger Affiliated Organizations (also known by the abbreviation: A.S.S.H.O.L.E.S) for treatment of male erectile dysfunction! (Along with the Chevrolet Corvette, Hustler Magazine and Niagra Brand Chewable Vitamins.) All of your readers NOT living under trees already know this, but apparently YOU do not!!
According to the latest Cock Brothers-funded research at the ultra conservative Ultra Conservative Institute for the Study of Older Caucasian Male/Younger Female Sexual Relations only an extremely bulging... um... wallet and undetectable (ha ha ha) hair replacement therapies outgun - so to speak - the handgun and the gas guzzling sports car for improving sexual performance or at the very least distracting the female from noticing any deficiencies in that department.
So, before criticizing the conservatives for yet another in their endless parade of tone-deaf, offensive gimmicky, get your... um... facts straight!
As the famous bumper sticker says: "If you wanna take away my guns, you're gonna have to pry my cold dead fingers from my johnson."
Hey folks, this is just the norm for repug's
ReplyDeleteWrong, yes.
ReplyDeleteQuestion: I know the shooter had held a grudge against her since like 07 (?) but do we KNOW that he actually meant to kill her? HE openfired on a crowd and seemed to randomly shoot the gun, killing a variety of people. It sounds like his inner problems had just bubbled up to bad that he couldnt contain himself.
9:40 AM
Realistically noone ever goes into public with a gun and the thought in their head to simply injure someone. Guns are made to kill, and particularity the model that Loughner was using with and extended clip. These guns have no purpose in sport shooting or hunting.
I am a veteran of 16 years and own many guns myself but am tr ained in their use and responsible in their keeping.
When you have a lawless west mentality like in AZ where anyone has access to guns no matter their background then you will have kooks buying them and using them for besides their intended purpose.
If you defend someone who is plainly guilty of the misuse of a firearm you are almost equally culpable of the act itself.
Sarah stirred up this hornets nest with putting bulleyes on candidates areas and to my mind should be drummed from any chance of ever running again for elected office.
Whoimever suggested that Commander mark Kelly finish his wife's term, that is an excellent idea !
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know if they have considered this ??
Do you think the AZ Governor would appoint Mark ?
When Sonny Bono died, his wife Mary finished his term and has been re-elected several times since.
hauksdottir said...
ReplyDeleteWhat else could they raffle?
*A romantic weekend at a Bed & Breakfast, complete with nice bottle of wine.
*Hot-air balloon flight for 4.
*Rafting excursion through Grand Canyon.
*Entry/box seats to some "studly" horse show such as the Scottsdale Arabian auction.
*Personal behind-the-scenes tour of some off-limits place. (With this laser, I could carve my initials on the moon... bwah-ah-hahhh!)
If they simply wanted to raffle an object, they could have chosen something made in America (or even Arizona itself) such as a really nice turquoise watch or necklace. If it was a Two Grey Hills weaving, even this lifelong democrat would be tempted to buy a ticket.
Even a hunting rifle or shotgun would be understandable, but a Glock is a deliberate poke-in-the-eye by unrepentant wanna-be murderers.
11:40 AM
What else could they raffle?
How about a night in a canvas tent with Arizona's moaning Bristol? The only thing is you must supply Bristol's foreplay stuff which are cheesecakes, wine coolers and about 1/2 dozen Big Macs which will about do it. Down side is you gotta do all the work because she screws like she dances on DWTS, she just lays limp on the floor sweating up a storm. Then you gotta take her to the Cheese Cake Factory to replace the fat she lost.
Are there any sane Republicans left with integrity and stand up against this sick act?
ReplyDeleteI left a comment earlier, and was surprised at some of the comments people have posted.
ReplyDeleteAnyone who carries a loaded weapon to a public event has the intent to kill.
And enough with Arizona Bashing, there are good people who live there, trying their best to get by, and it's not their fault a majority of their fellow Arizonans Elected stupid people.
How many people left the United States under the Bush Cheyney Regime? How many could afford to?
Vote these idiots out, that's our only option.
I just hope the spineless Dims, nationally, not just in Arizona use this over and over and over against every Republican 2nd Amendment freak - forever.
ReplyDeleteAnd if they don't then they are just to pathetic to be able to lead anyway.
It is literally money in the bank.
Sarah Palin Fuels Presidential Fire Ahead Of 2012, But Perhaps At Her Own Expense
ReplyDeletehttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/01/sarah-palin-2012_n_945362.html
@Beldar ED Conehead Beaut comment mate! I've always loved your sarcasm, good on ya.
ReplyDeleteAnd to any teabagging trolls reading this whilst clutching your bible and your guns, here's something to remember: There is no biblical passage that guarantees amerikkkans the right to own guns.
Deni @ 10:06 "What I object to is they are ADVERTISING the gun as: "The gun is a Glock 23, an updated model of the Glock 19 Jared Loughner used during his January 8, 2011 shooting spree that killed six and injured 13 others, including Giffords"
ReplyDeleteFYI-That sentence was from the Raw Story article, not the ad promoting the raffle.
This story is outrageous! It is dreadful, foul, hideous, horrid repugnant, repulsive, revolting, and intolerable. There is no excuse that could possibly make it less ghastly. Perhaps that is why the Pima Country GOP did not respond to a request for comment.
ReplyDeletehttp://malialitman.wordpress.com/2011/09/01/the-most-outrageous-attack-comes-from-within/
the GodsOrafice4Poop should all drop dead.
ReplyDeleteThen our President can do his job with out these fuctards/teabaggers blocking progress and spreading hate and violence.
Hey Scarah! You are a fat, ugly, full of cellulite, bobblehead, crosseyed, no talent, skanky, crusty crotch, that will never amount to ANYTHING! No amount of diet pills, barfing and surgeries will ever fix the FUGLY that you are on the inside. Your surgery has prolonged the inevitable; you are a UGLY ASS Harpie and it's showing through the botox LOSER! Go away.
Oh and as crazy as COD is, she IS SO MUCH HOTTER THAN YOU! HAHA
What kind of fucking moron thinks raffling off a handgun, any handgun, is a good idea?
ReplyDeleteOh, that's right, it's a republican
It had to be
This can't be true!
ReplyDeleteArizona Republican Justifies GOP Raffle of Glock Model Used To Shoot Giffords
ReplyDeleteMike Shaw shamed himself today on CNN defending the Arizona Republicans’ raffling of the same kind of Glock used to shoot Democratic Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and six others in Arizona just last January. CNN’s Randi Kaye couldn’t seem to get through to Shaw, who is the Pima County GOP Chairman Pro Tem, that raffling of this Glock at this time might be inappropriate. Mike couldn’t get off of his Don’t Tread on Me speech about how he had the right to be an utterly soulless thug. It never seemed to occur to him that as human beings we also have the ability to show empathy and compassion for others.
Here’s the video from Crooks and Liars:
http://www.politicususa.com/en/arizona-republican-glock-giffords
"In all fairness, there are only so many makes of guns, and Glock is a reputable one. Be upset at the gun raffle if you like, but the fact that it's the same model is not particularly relevant -- at least not to those of us who live in gun country.
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You idiot. And I'm being fair.
You will never understand, teabagger.
GoL
After my shock, I thought,
ReplyDelete"Mark Kelly should go to the raffle. Stand there. Make his presence known. Then simply ask to say a few words".
I wonder what would happen?
wtf~ has the whole world gone nuts??
ReplyDelete12:57 PM
ReplyDeletePossibly the best comment on this thread.
Thanks.
OMG that is horrible! this needs to go viral so people know just how heartless the GOP is
ReplyDeleteI'm puzzled about what the GOP is striving to "prove" or even "fight for" here.
ReplyDeleteLike, when was their Gun Ownership in question?
Now, as gun owners here have stated, there is NO reason ANY person needs to have a semi-automatic weapon in their possesion. I can see the "draw" for people to want to shoot one. So save it for the gun shows, or those outdoor event where people pay and there's some safety regulation.
My neighbor does NOT need to have one.
Your neighbor does NOT need to have one.
My point being, that after the shooting I believe there were calls for STRICTER GUN REGULATIONS. That is NOT the same thing as taking people's guns or rights away.
Once again, these disgusting, opportunistic sleazebags are feeding to the very bottom feeders, using the dog whistle of "They're tring to take our guns!"
When it was the act of an INSANE, SERIOUSLY disturbed individual who NEVER should have owned a SINGLE GUN in the first place.
Oh my God!!! We are wasting SO MUCH TIME actually REAPAIRING our poor country!! These fucking assholes keep RIPPING APART OUR WOUNDS!!
America needs to heal. Recover. and MOVE ON!!!!!!! (not just from the shooting, but from this entire Republican-centered decade. It has almost destroyed US.)
"9:40 AM"
ReplyDeleteI hate ignorant mutherfuckers.
GoL
@Mark Sumpter 8:56 am
ReplyDeleteABC aired a special on Gabby about a week after she was shot, and at the time, Mark Kelly said he wasn't interested in politics. But that was a long time ago, while he was preparing for his final space flight. I hope he changes his mind, and I hope that will allow Gabby the time make a recovery back to Congress.
TPM has an interview with the previous (to the "pro-tem" chairman that CNN interviewed) Pima County GOP Chairman who says raffling off a firearm now is not a good idea; but it's NOT the first time a "firearm" has been raffled to raise money (see below or the TPM article).
I agree with other the other commenters who said raffling a rifle would make sense; but the GOP is raffling off a *semi-automatic weapon* that accepts magazines with 33 rounds? I wonder what type of "firearm" was previously raffled off by the Pima County GOP.
Here's a portion of TPM article:
"'There's a woman who has a bullet in the brain and who everybody is wishing a full recovery,' Brian Miller, the immediate past chair of the Pima County GOP told TPM. 'I don't think that raffling off a firearm right now is probably the right way to go.'
Miller says the people who took over the party -- and booted him from his position after he criticized local law enforcement for shooting a Marine in a controversial raid on his home in May -- are from the "my way or the highway" wing of the GOP who don't pay much thought to the political fallout from their actions.
While he said that raffling off a firearm to raise money is something he did himself when he ran (and lost) in the 2010 Republican primary in Gifford's district, it's not something he'd do now."
http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/09/tucson-republican-leader-slams-county-gop-for-giffords-gun-raffle.php?ref=fpblg
Can anyone seriously refute any longer that these are indeed the bad guys? What will it take to wake up the majority of America that today's conservative harbors sinister ill will against this country???
ReplyDeleteJust wrong on so many levels. Just wrong. Whomever is sponsering and supporting this is on the wrong side of the law and humanity. Just wrong. What in God's name is wrong with these people... (terrorists/)
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