What's new
By:
Filters

gun shots at trump rally

Making explosives themselves is only a small part of making useful and effective munitions.

Black powder poorly is basically just an angry whoosh or thwomp.

If your explosives are shitty like that then the rest of your design needs to be that much better to compensate. That's hard for a novice. And becoming not a novice is gonna take enough research and practice to get on short lists.
 
rockota said:
www.theblaze.com

Motorcycle cops injured during Trump shooting removed from unit, possibly as punishment | Blaze Media

'For the good of the bureau'
www.theblaze.com www.theblaze.com

the plot thickens?
Click to expand...
The fact that they don't even attempt a bureaucratic explanation really says a lot.

All they had to do was make up some bullshit like "yeah when officers get injured we usually temporarily shuffle people around so that they can be in roles that facilitate speedy recovery" and they didn't even do that.
 
americanwirenews.com

Folks spot something very different about Trumps security detail at RNC · American Wire News

The Secret Service detail forming a tight perimeter around the wounded former president in Milwaukee consisted of all males.
americanwirenews.com americanwirenews.com

Folks spot something very different about Trumps security detail at RNC​

July 17, 2024 | Tom Tillison | Print Article

When presumptive 2024 Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump made his dramatic entry at the Republican National Convention on Monday, his first appearance since being shot by a would-be assassin, there was a key detail about his security detail that jumped out after the failed attempt on his life.
The Secret Service detail forming a tight perimeter around the wounded former president in Milwaukee consisted of all males, which represents a dramatic change from the team protecting him over the weekend when a 20-year-old gunman was able to scale an unguarded roof some 130 yards away from the stage Trump stood on and fire multiple shots — all the while, a counter-sniper team was inside the building he used as his perch.
Some on social media suggested that Monday’s entourage represented the “A team.”


Several female agents were present on Saturday when shots rang out, and they can be seen on video reacting very poorly to the chaotic events happening around them. One agent stands out and has become the subject of countless memes on social media. In one photo, the agent appears to be cowering behind the stage, and there is an infamous video of her struggling to re-holster her weapon, failing more than one time to complete this simple task.



As seen in footage taken on Saturday, when a group of agents converged on Trump after shots rang out and used their bodies to form a human shield around the 6 ft. 3 in. candidate, the one female agent on the stage was far too short to accomplish the task, leaving Trump exposed to a potential follow-up shot.
gettyimages-2161356329-1024x536.jpg
(Photo by REBECCA DROKE/AFP via Getty Images)
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, who has a close relationship with First Lady Jill Biden, is under fire to resign for a series of inexplicable errors made that day. Diversity is an important priority for Cheatle, who has a stated goal of female candidates representing 30 percent of the overall force by 2030.
President Biden’s diversity hire Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre was asked about the “right-wing chatter” concerning female agents not being up to the task and she responded by saying any such notion is “ridiculous” — in effect, don’t believe your lying eyes.
“There’s been a lot of right-wing chatter about the female agents guarding the former president, specifically whether women are up to the job. People are noting that they’re smaller, that they weren’t able to cover the president… this is a talking point that is circulating. So, what’s your response?”

“That’s ridiculous. To your second question, obviously, it’s ridiculous,” she responded.

“I understand why you’re asking the question… the sentiments coming from that about women and not being able to do the job, that’s ridiculous. Just to be really clear about that,” KJP said. “These men and women put their lives on the line. What they’re doing is brave. And we should not discount that. We should not discount that if it’s a man or if it’s a woman. And to have that sentiment out there is unfair and it’s ridiculous.”
 
First story I have seen about the other two who were wounded

americanwirenews.com

US Marine vet critically shot at Trump rally walked from scene: 'Talk about Hard Freaking Core. Semper Fi, brother' · American Wire News

U.S. Marine Corps veteran struck in stomach and liver at Trump rally seen "WALKING HIMSELF" out of bleachers in dramatic video.
americanwirenews.com americanwirenews.com

US Marine vet critically shot at Trump rally walked from scene: ‘Talk about Hard Freaking Core. Semper Fi, brother’​

July 17, 2024 | Kevin Haggerty | Print Article

Lauded by his peers, the U.S. Marine Corps veteran who was reportedly struck twice at the tragic Trump rally was spotted on video walking toward help despite his injuries.
“Talk about hard freaking core.”
When a would-be assassin opened fire Saturday at former President Donald Trump’s Butler, Pennsylvania rally, at least three attendees became victims along with the GOP leader. In addition to the fatal injuries to 50-year-old firefighter Corey Comperatore, 74-year-old retired grandfather James Copenhaver and 57-year-old Marine David “Jake” Dutch received critical injuries.
The latter was seen in a video posted to social media being led by a law enforcement official out of the bleachers after he was said to have been struck in the stomach and the liver, according to Fox News Digital.
In sharing the dramatic footage that seemingly showed Copenhaver being carried away, Mando Fierro detailed, “In this video you see two of the victims being taken away from the scene. The one WALKING HIMSELF out is the Superman I served with, David Jake Dutch. Talk about Hard Freaking Core. Semper Fi, brother.”
sg-dutch-trump-rally-1024x536.jpg
Image via Facebook
The Marine who served in Operation Desert Storm was highly regarded by his peers at the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania with the commander of the latter, Lee Johnson, telling Fox News Digital, “He’s been a tremendous help to this club.”

“He’s involved with a couple different things we have here at the club. And I just feel so bad for David, his wife … great people. They’ve been members here for a long, long time,” he added.
Similarly, Roger Milliron Jr., who recounted knowing Dutch for 20 years, explained to the outlet, “If you didn’t already know he was a Marine, you’d never know it.”
“He isn’t a loud or boisterous person. He keeps to himself. He is a hard worker. He’s a friend,” Milliron went on as he described how the morning after the tragedy felt at the American Legion. “And then we told everybody that was here what happened, and it went from jovial conversation to you could hear a pin drop.”
Speaking with CBS News, Anthony Grimes of the American Legion expressed, “It was shocking, very shocking. It’s a little rough knowing that a member of our organization has been injured.”

“He’s a great guy, very loving, very supportive,” he added. “It’s just so sad that things like this happen.”
Likewise, Steven Penn told Fox News Digital, “He’ll talk to anybody. He’s an all-around good guy.”
“Our post is 100% behind him in supporting his family through everything,” it was conveyed.
As had been previously reported, a crowdfunding page was established to support the victims of the tragedy with an initial goal of $1 million. After having raised more than $2.4 million by Sunday afternoon, the fundraiser surpassed $5.1 million as of Wednesday morning thanks to contributions from over 65,000 donors.

Both Dutch and Copenhaver were said to be in stable condition, and a statement from the Marine Corps League to KDKA-TV read, “David Dutch serves as Commandant of the Westmoreland Detachment #1416, from within the Department of Pennsylvania. Our immediate support continues for David and his family as he continues his recovery from this attack. We offer solace for David and his family along with eternal thoughts and prayers for all the victims of this tragedy.”
 
arse_sidewards said:
The fact that they don't even attempt a bureaucratic explanation really says a lot.

All they had to do was make up some bullshit like "yeah when officers get injured we usually temporarily shuffle people around so that they can be in roles that facilitate speedy recovery" and they didn't even do that.
Click to expand...
So they weren't supposed to be there? :confused:
 
babylonbee.com

Think Women Can't Do The Job? Here Are 12 Benefits Of Lady Secret Service Agents

Female Secret Service agents have caught a lot of backhanded remarks as the country has reacted to the recent shooting of Donald Trump. Some people even seem to think having Lady Secret Service agents might not be the best idea in every situation. That's absolute hogwash!
babylonbee.com babylonbee.com

Think Women Can't Do The Job? Here Are 12 Benefits Of Lady Secret Service Agents
THE BABYLON BEE·Jul 16, 2024 · BabylonBee.com
Click here to view this article with reduced ads.
6696bcab6b7926696bcab6b793.jpg





Female Secret Service agents have caught a lot of backhanded remarks as the country has reacted to the recent shooting of Donald Trump. Some people even seem to think having Lady Secret Service agents might not be the best idea in every situation. That's absolute hogwash!
We at the Babylon Bee understand the critical role female agents play in the Secret Service, so we've put together this listicle to help underline all of the special talents these ladies bring to the table:
  1. They can hold up their little makeup mirror thingies to reflect the sun into the eyes of an assassin and blind him: He'll never see it coming.
  2. They have no qualms about recklessly running over curbs or pedestrians while driving the getaway car: They'll do this during normal motorcades too, though, so it's a bit of a double-edged sword.
  3. They have experience changing diapers: (Biden security detail only)
  4. They'll always make sure that everyone is safe and that no one gets hurt by standing on a slightly inclined roof: Safety comes first!
  5. They can do that cool move where the boy Secret Service agents lift them above their heads like cheerleaders to provide even more shielding to the president: Rah! Rah! Rah!
  6. Their high heels double as sharp stabby weapons: We've seen this in the movies.
  7. It's very easy for the President to reach over their short bodies to shake hands with the crowd: So convenient!
  8. They are extremely ferocious and deadly at about the same time each month: You'll be well protected, as long as you remain on their good side.
  9. You only need to pay them 78% of what a male Secret Service agent makes: Who says the government doesn't care about saving money?
  10. Their hair ties can double as a tourniquet in an emergency: As long as you can convince them to mess up their ponytails.
  11. They're great at kissing boo-boos: Nothing helps a bullet wound like a nice kiss to make it all better.
  12. They are every bit as strong and capable as men: Netflix films have proven this once and for all.
Well, there you have it — maybe now you'll think twice before criticizing the idea of female Secret Service agents. Do better, bigot!
 
Aisin said:
Why would you overpay for silver?
Click to expand...
Yeah, thanks for pointing that out. Guess I’ll just be ordering one for the novelty.

Edit: $36 each for $30ish worth of silver. Sincerely thank you for stopping me from my dumb impulses
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Back Refresh