USA 15 dead in Elementary school shooting at Robb elementary school
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It is. @derum and I both live here. We see it first hand
SAFCOldie
Striker
When he states the mass shooting events, does that actually mean 'mass' or just more than two people or such like?
derum
Striker
more than 4 people killed or wounded.
There were many more shooting which involved the death or wounding of 1 - 3 people.
As clarified by @AB22, I live in the fucked country.
This is the city we live in:
DEADLY 2022: Houston leads Chicago, NYC, and LA in homicides so far this year
Houston likely leads the nation in violent crime. As of this writing, there have been 41 homicides in Houston already in 2022. The concerning trend only seems to be getting worse.
It also has the most lax gun laws in the USA.
It’s not me that’s brainwashed.
SAFCOldie
Striker
Oh, Chicago, even I know that place is screwed. How come it has the most lax gun laws? I thought it was a Democrat start, how does all this work?more than 4 people killed or wounded.
There were many more shooting which involved the death or wounding of 1 - 3 people.
As clarified by @AB22, I live in the fucked country.
This is the city we live in:
DEADLY 2022: Houston leads Chicago, NYC, and LA in homicides so far this year
Houston likely leads the nation in violent crime. As of this writing, there have been 41 homicides in Houston already in 2022. The concerning trend only seems to be getting worse.www.fox26houston.com
It also has the most lax gun laws in the USA.
It’s not me that’s brainwashed.
"Not state, city.
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Texas laws. Gov Abbott is a nutcase
Visiting owl
Midfield
Morning Easy.
I appreciate you live there and obviously have a much better idea than myself, but America fucked? Sorry, but I don't agree.
Why is it fucked?
It's politically divided, like most countries it has obvious issues, but fucked?
My partner is American, I have lived there for a good percentage of my working life and I would say around 50% of my friends are American, we visit at least twice a year, to Chicago and the West Coast. My friends still have the same jobs as they did 20 years ago, some are retired, some have additions to their family, they all go on holiday as per usual, their lives are just normal. They don't own guns, are not rednecks or political activists, just regular folk living their lives like most of us. They love America.
If there was no internet or 24 hour news channels folk would be oblivious to what's going on and their lives would be exactly the same as it was 20 years ago.
America fucked? Give over.
more than 4 people killed or wounded.
There were many more shooting which involved the death or wounding of 1 - 3 people.
As clarified by @AB22, I live in the fucked country.
This is the city we live in:
DEADLY 2022: Houston leads Chicago, NYC, and LA in homicides so far this year
Houston likely leads the nation in violent crime. As of this writing, there have been 41 homicides in Houston already in 2022. The concerning trend only seems to be getting worse.
It also has the most lax gun laws in the USA.
It’s not me that’s brainwashed.
Gun violence is a huge issue, no arguments there. Is it mainly gang related?
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It’s not gang related, its the norm, The reason I think its fucked is the brainwashing and lack of critical thinking in the education system.
derum
Striker
It happens in Sheffield too, apparently.
Jon Dough
Winger
Anyone know if the killer of the 20 year old girl walking her baby was caught? Happened a few days ago in New York, pushing the child in a pram, someone drove past and shot her in the head.
abcnews-go-com.cdn.ampproject.org
3 police officers killed in Kentucky by suspect with rifle
Three Kentucky law enforcement officers were killed when a man opened fire on police attempting to serve a warrant at a home in eastern Kentucky
abcnews-go-com.cdn.ampproject.org
Visiting owl
Midfield
Gangs or brainwashing?
derum
Striker
Lack of critical thinking, as proven by your response.
Interesting read for you:
We Are Living in a Failed State
The coronavirus didn’t break America. It revealed what was already broken.
www.theatlantic.com
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Which part of Bulgaria is Sheffield in again?
Visiting owl
Midfield
Someone asked about Sheffield but you don’t live there do you?
Visiting owl
Midfield
Lack of critical thinking, as proven by your response.
Interesting read for you:
We Are Living in a Failed State
The coronavirus didn’t break America. It revealed what was already broken.
Appreciate the link. Bit one sided to say the least!
I still don't buy the opinion that America is fucked.
Not permanently no.
I am in Sheffield now though.
Hope that helps
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derum
Striker
other views:
Opinion | Republicans Are Moving Rapidly to Cement Minority Rule. Blame the Constitution.
Democracy is in trouble, but a lawless coup isn’t the real threat.
www.politico.com
Is democracy failing and putting our economic system at risk? | Brookings
The rule of law and democracy are crucial to capital markets.
www.brookings.edu
You agree that America is divided on politics, but what about race? Law? Gender? Your “friends” with their same jobs for 20 years are not representative of America, and you visiting twice a year does not give you a better insight than people who have lived there for many years, because you simply are not subjected to the long term repercussions of political/racial/legal/gender based polarisation.
Most Americans will never put their country down in front of foreigners, the myth of “greatest country on earth” is too engrained in most peoples minds.
Visiting owl
Midfield
other views:
Opinion | Republicans Are Moving Rapidly to Cement Minority Rule. Blame the Constitution.
Democracy is in trouble, but a lawless coup isn’t the real threat.Is democracy failing and putting our economic system at risk? | Brookings
The rule of law and democracy are crucial to capital markets.
You agree that America is divided on politics, but what about race? Law? Gender? Your “friends” with their same jobs for 20 years are not representative of America, and you visiting twice a year does not give you a better insight than people who have lived there for many years, because you simply are not subjected to the long term repercussions of political/racial/legal/gender based polarisation.
Most Americans will never put their country down in front of foreigners, the myth of “greatest country on earth” is too engrained in most peoples minds.
I appreciate the links, but with respect it's just articles rallying against Donald Trump and the Republicans. Not exactly a balanced view now is it!! It's obvious what your political view is.
Why are my friends not representative of America yet others are?
Every single country on this planet has issues with what you mention and I've still yet to hear anything that convinces me that America is fucked.
JonMc
Striker
It's a work in progress. America is still a democracy which one would hope would save it otherwise another nation could be lost to theocracy. America faces a crossroads right now.
