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bigredfish said:
I’ve refrained and will continue to after this but I think you touched on the point

Too many have decided (on both sides) to make this a political issue.

I see it as a shooting. The fact that senior govt officials were out with their political attacks and verdict within hours should tell you something.

The fact that they are claiming, as JD Vance said, “complete immunity” and that local PD is not allowed to be involved is, well, different.

The President weighed in on it and yet later said he hadn’t seen the videos.

Had the political affiliations been reversed it would likely be a different conversation. But on this one it’s political story first . It’s quite bizarre how hard the administration and right wing “influencers” are pushing the narrative. People I used to respect have gone far beyond analyzing the actual event and lead with the political narrative.

I personally continue to believe it was a bad shoot. That’s my opinion along with plenty of credentialed LE who are not on the “Left”.
Many now call me a liberal terrorist for that view.
I have no fucks left to give those people.

There is no longer any room for impartial analysis or differing opinion. Those on both sides have made up their mind.

Lethal force is not justified or permitted in most cases to stop a fleeing person. Training dictates he take a small step off the X and not shoot. I acknowledge I wasn’t there and can’t put myself in his mindset however.

So it comes down to did she intentionally try to hit him, video says no, she’s turning the wheel hard and fast away from him. Was his life really in danger?

Did she “hit” him. Or was there “contact”

The last video doesn’t show this it’s from the phone in his other hand and not focused on the car or him and you can’t actually see contact. His other hand has drawn and fired.

One new video clearly shows him leaning into the car to aim the first shot into the windshield. And yes there was some slight contact at that point.

His feet say to me he’s not in direct lethal danger.
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Regardless, it will never be resolved, there are valid points from both perspectives. But it’s been made clear by the Federal authorities how it will be decided.
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That should give everyone pause regardless of which viewpoint you subscribe to. That to me is the bigger danger.

FWIW I asked 5 people I know well enough to ask their professional opinion.
3 State Troopers, (1 active 2 recently retired) 1 criminal attorney, 1 Firearm instructor with federal training experience.
3 of 5 said bad shoot
1 said good shoot
1 said too close to call without digging

Nobody is changing minds at this point. And it can’t be done in a single post here or anywhere else.

As Americans we have the right and indeed should ask questions in these type situations. Not very long ago we did.

Now we have the leader of our country routinely publicly calling 1/2 of the country, and anyone who disagrees with him, various slurs and/or terrorists at the drop of a hat like a teenage schoolyard bully. It’s pathetic and it stirs emotions. He’s well aware of that.

I don’t blame him for the incident, I blame him for the narrative.
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Your TDS has corrupted your mind, and you refuse to see that the second officer is now well behind the passenger door in that shot. “Shot 1” is after she plowed into him. Sad try.

He’s LUCKY he was able to NOT get knocked down and then ran over, and was able to administer the shot that stopped her deadly weapon.
 
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I do not agree with ICE protestors but as long we are talking about vehicles being used as a weapon. Going to hold everyone to the same standards whether its a vehicle or a gun.
 
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Oceanslider said:
Argentina repaying financing it received from the U.S. during last year’s market turmoil, and it’s a meaningful milestone for the country under Javier Milei.

The credit line was meant as a temporary backstop to calm markets, and that’s exactly how it was used. Repaying it quickly sends a strong signal that fiscal discipline and credibility are starting to return to Argentina, something markets have been demanding for years.

This doesn’t mean all problems are solved. Reserves are still tight, and tough reforms are ongoing. But compared to the constant refinancing, defaults, and emergency bailouts of the past, this is a clear change in direction: stabilize first, repay obligations, and rebuild trust step by step.

For the first time in a long while, Argentina isn’t just asking for more time, it’s showing follow-through. That alone makes this development worth paying attention to.
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What some people don't understand that stabilizing certain parts of the world and destabilizing certain other parts of the world IS = MAGA. So many don't understand strategy to achieve a goal. We don't live in a bubble.
 
The King is using your tax dollars to buy debt to try to keep housing prices high. Falling home values won’t sit well with those who think their net worth is high because their house is “valued” at 3-4 times wear it’s worth.

Home sales have stalled because of price. Far more sellers than buyers

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TDS is real. Be careful out there.

The officer closest to us in this picture stating “shot 1”, who is now behind the passenger door, was originally slightly in front of the driver door, when the officer in the distance got plowed into.

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bigredfish said:
Another decree by Dear Leader.

Yet another populist spasm to win points with the uneducated



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I'm under the belief that any "savings" dumb Americans achieve from lowered CC debt will simply be pissed away on their next instant gratification. Of course this doesn't apply to every single American but perhaps a very significant amount. You cannot save them from themselves. This is pandering to democraps who feel the CC companies are evil for loaning them the money.
 
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Sybertiger said:
I'm under the belief that any "savings" dumb Americans achieve from lowered CC debt will simply be pissed away on their next instant gratification. Of course this doesn't apply to every single American but perhaps a very significant amount. You cannot save them from themselves. This is pandering to democraps who feel the CC companies are evil for loaning them the money.
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And if it holds, you will see CC companies pulling cards substantially. They use high interest to pay for the deadbeats.
If enacted, and there’s reason to believe he’s once again exceeded his authority, it will backfire

 
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