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Gun Control Reform Activism

Paladin

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8. Spare us the gratuitous Texas Bashing, OK?

Reply to billh58 (Original post)

Sun Jul 24, 2016, 08:50 AM

Jul 2016

As tragic as this event in Bastrop is, it'll likely be eclipsed by a bigger shooting incident in another state before week's end. Gun violence is a national problem---I shouldn't have to remind anyone of that grim fact.

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4 adults found dead after shooting in Texas [View all] billh58 Jul 2016 OP

Bastrop rjsquirrel Jul 2016 #1

Jade-Helm? Is that the one where Pres O declares martial law TheDebbieDee Jul 2016 #4

In fairness, most of the locals mocked Jade Helm rather mercilessly. TwilightZone Jul 2016 #5

Awww shit. More shit heaped on my home state. nt flamin lib Jul 2016 #2

Sorry about that, billh58 Jul 2016 #3

It's my home state too rjsquirrel Jul 2016 #6

OMG! Four adults shot!! SheilaT Jul 2016 #7

Spare us the gratuitous Texas Bashing, OK? Paladin Jul 2016 #8

Not all states glorify billh58 Jul 2016 #9