Mark Steyn: Possible motive of Vegas shooter....gun control.

[MarkDuffy]

This is as good a theory, and more detailed than any we have so far.

The Possible Las Vegas Motive That Only Mark Steyn Is Talking About

So if Paddock wasn’t a paranoid schizophrenic facing a complete mental break, what message was he trying to send? We know now that he didn’t leave a note; he didn’t leave revealing internet search histories; he didn’t turn himself over to the police so he could enjoy his infamy. Is it possible that he simply had no motive or message? Perhaps, but alternatively, author Mark Steyn shared a theory on Friday sent to him by a reader who is described as working for a London think-tank. The reader’s theory, which is well worth reading in its entirety, arrives at a motive that checks nearly every box.

It’s essentially a theory of inception. What has everyone been talking about non-stop since Monday morning? Gun control. And why are we talking about gun control? Because the sheer number of guns and ammunition Paddock sneaked into room 135 on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel is astounding. As a result, the story immediately focused on the guns: Were they automatic? What kind of guns were they? How were they modified? Where did he get them from?

The other distractions and storylines that typically arise weren’t available in this shooting. It was a white shooter, going after mostly white people at a country music concert. That means, as Steyn points out, no shifting narratives toward white-supremacy to draw attention away from the guns. Paddock seemingly had no political or religious affiliations; it wasn’t triggered by a domestic dispute, nor was it work related; it doesn’t appear to be the result of a psychotic break. All of this leaves nothing but the firearm narrative on the table.

Police found 47 guns between the killer’s hotel room and two of his homes. Twenty-three were with him in his room in the Mandalay Bay Hotel. And by all accounts, a large quantity of ammunition was still left in the hotel room following the massacre. Steyn’s reader notes Paddock “spent days filling his hotel room with more weapons and ammunition than he could ever conceivably use along with an array of advanced modifications and accessories."

Which begs the question: Why did he spend energy and time sneaking all those firearms into the hotel knowing that when bullets started flying, he wouldn’t get the chance to use even half of what he had on hand?

The writer of the email quoted in Steyn’s article believes the answer to motive is “publicity." Specifically, that “this man [Paddock] wished to telegraph to America in graphic form the hard irrefutable evidence that guns and gun ownership, and the ease of gun purchase in America are an evil and must be controlled. On that hypothesis, everything now makes sense."

There’s no hard evidence to support this theory, of course, but one must admit, with the meager information we currently have at hand, it makes sense. Steyn’s reader believes that Paddock didleave a message, “it only happens to be implicit instead of explicit. That message is ‘guns.’ And that message is being trawled over every minute of every day on every network in America."

He used 2 rifles.......all he needed were the 2 rifles, and the ammo.....and he stopped after 11 minutes of shooting....then he stopped...the cops didn't breach the door until 72 minutes after he started.....

Gun control has never been about guns, It has always been about control

This is entirely correct. Glad you finally admitted we are not after your right to bear arms.

Any sort of freedom starts with the Second Amendment

Then why is it not the First Ammendment?

Why is it an ammendment at all?

Why is it not the very first line in the Constitution?

 

[MarkDuffy]

He had been collecting guns since 1986.

Most of his guns, accessories and ammunition, by far were purchased in the last 12 months

 

[Rustic]

This is as good a theory, and more detailed than any we have so far.

The Possible Las Vegas Motive That Only Mark Steyn Is Talking About

So if Paddock wasn’t a paranoid schizophrenic facing a complete mental break, what message was he trying to send? We know now that he didn’t leave a note; he didn’t leave revealing internet search histories; he didn’t turn himself over to the police so he could enjoy his infamy. Is it possible that he simply had no motive or message? Perhaps, but alternatively, author Mark Steyn shared a theory on Friday sent to him by a reader who is described as working for a London think-tank. The reader’s theory, which is well worth reading in its entirety, arrives at a motive that checks nearly every box.

It’s essentially a theory of inception. What has everyone been talking about non-stop since Monday morning? Gun control. And why are we talking about gun control? Because the sheer number of guns and ammunition Paddock sneaked into room 135 on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel is astounding. As a result, the story immediately focused on the guns: Were they automatic? What kind of guns were they? How were they modified? Where did he get them from?

The other distractions and storylines that typically arise weren’t available in this shooting. It was a white shooter, going after mostly white people at a country music concert. That means, as Steyn points out, no shifting narratives toward white-supremacy to draw attention away from the guns. Paddock seemingly had no political or religious affiliations; it wasn’t triggered by a domestic dispute, nor was it work related; it doesn’t appear to be the result of a psychotic break. All of this leaves nothing but the firearm narrative on the table.

Police found 47 guns between the killer’s hotel room and two of his homes. Twenty-three were with him in his room in the Mandalay Bay Hotel. And by all accounts, a large quantity of ammunition was still left in the hotel room following the massacre. Steyn’s reader notes Paddock “spent days filling his hotel room with more weapons and ammunition than he could ever conceivably use along with an array of advanced modifications and accessories."

Which begs the question: Why did he spend energy and time sneaking all those firearms into the hotel knowing that when bullets started flying, he wouldn’t get the chance to use even half of what he had on hand?

The writer of the email quoted in Steyn’s article believes the answer to motive is “publicity." Specifically, that “this man [Paddock] wished to telegraph to America in graphic form the hard irrefutable evidence that guns and gun ownership, and the ease of gun purchase in America are an evil and must be controlled. On that hypothesis, everything now makes sense."

There’s no hard evidence to support this theory, of course, but one must admit, with the meager information we currently have at hand, it makes sense. Steyn’s reader believes that Paddock didleave a message, “it only happens to be implicit instead of explicit. That message is ‘guns.’ And that message is being trawled over every minute of every day on every network in America."

He used 2 rifles.......all he needed were the 2 rifles, and the ammo.....and he stopped after 11 minutes of shooting....then he stopped...the cops didn't breach the door until 72 minutes after he started.....

Gun control has never been about guns, It has always been about control

This is entirely correct. Glad you finally admitted we are not after your right to bear arms.

Any sort of freedom starts with the Second Amendment

Then why is it not the First Ammendment?

Why is it an ammendment at all?

Why is it not the very first line in the Constitution?

The second amendment is the backbone of the constitution, you know the part that protects the rest of it.

 

[MarkDuffy]

This is as good a theory, and more detailed than any we have so far.

The Possible Las Vegas Motive That Only Mark Steyn Is Talking About

So if Paddock wasn’t a paranoid schizophrenic facing a complete mental break, what message was he trying to send? We know now that he didn’t leave a note; he didn’t leave revealing internet search histories; he didn’t turn himself over to the police so he could enjoy his infamy. Is it possible that he simply had no motive or message? Perhaps, but alternatively, author Mark Steyn shared a theory on Friday sent to him by a reader who is described as working for a London think-tank. The reader’s theory, which is well worth reading in its entirety, arrives at a motive that checks nearly every box.

It’s essentially a theory of inception. What has everyone been talking about non-stop since Monday morning? Gun control. And why are we talking about gun control? Because the sheer number of guns and ammunition Paddock sneaked into room 135 on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel is astounding. As a result, the story immediately focused on the guns: Were they automatic? What kind of guns were they? How were they modified? Where did he get them from?

The other distractions and storylines that typically arise weren’t available in this shooting. It was a white shooter, going after mostly white people at a country music concert. That means, as Steyn points out, no shifting narratives toward white-supremacy to draw attention away from the guns. Paddock seemingly had no political or religious affiliations; it wasn’t triggered by a domestic dispute, nor was it work related; it doesn’t appear to be the result of a psychotic break. All of this leaves nothing but the firearm narrative on the table.

Police found 47 guns between the killer’s hotel room and two of his homes. Twenty-three were with him in his room in the Mandalay Bay Hotel. And by all accounts, a large quantity of ammunition was still left in the hotel room following the massacre. Steyn’s reader notes Paddock “spent days filling his hotel room with more weapons and ammunition than he could ever conceivably use along with an array of advanced modifications and accessories."

Which begs the question: Why did he spend energy and time sneaking all those firearms into the hotel knowing that when bullets started flying, he wouldn’t get the chance to use even half of what he had on hand?

The writer of the email quoted in Steyn’s article believes the answer to motive is “publicity." Specifically, that “this man [Paddock] wished to telegraph to America in graphic form the hard irrefutable evidence that guns and gun ownership, and the ease of gun purchase in America are an evil and must be controlled. On that hypothesis, everything now makes sense."

There’s no hard evidence to support this theory, of course, but one must admit, with the meager information we currently have at hand, it makes sense. Steyn’s reader believes that Paddock didleave a message, “it only happens to be implicit instead of explicit. That message is ‘guns.’ And that message is being trawled over every minute of every day on every network in America."

He used 2 rifles.......all he needed were the 2 rifles, and the ammo.....and he stopped after 11 minutes of shooting....then he stopped...the cops didn't breach the door until 72 minutes after he started.....

Gun control has never been about guns, It has always been about control

This is entirely correct. Glad you finally admitted we are not after your right to bear arms.

Any sort of freedom starts with the Second Amendment

Then why is it not the First Ammendment?

Why is it an ammendment at all?

Why is it not the very first line in the Constitution?

The second amendment is the backbone of the constitution, you know the part that protects the rest of it.

Give the needle on your record a bump. It is stuck

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

Not buying it

 

[MarkDuffy]

Not buying it

It's a very bold hypothesis without any clear manifesto left. Contrary to the OP, this is a huge part that is missing.

Usually, those with an agenda, shout the agenda.

Considering trump became president, he knew full well the lack of the American people to connect any dots.

You remember connecting dots, right? That is how the republicans knew Saddam piloted all four 9/11 planes at the same time, al qaeda controlled Iraq and tons of WMD where there ready to do the mushroom cloud thang on the USofA.

 

[JimBowie1958]

That doesn't change anything....you had a story just this week of a gun owner giving up his guns...because of this guy....and the country musician who said he was changing his view on gun control....because of this shooting.....I am not saying the shooter was trying to change their minds...I am showing that this shooter may have changed his mind on guns and as a meticulous, really intelligent individual...wanted to do something about it.....he was highly intelligent, and competent....a thinker.....

This theory is no more out there than other theories....considering he brought far more guns than he needed into that hotel rooom.........

My favorite theory now is that he just wanted to achieve immortality as being remembered as a total douche bag and evil PoS.

Some people have difficulties handling mortality.

 

[JimBowie1958]

It fits. He wasn't stupid.....yet he took the time to bring in 23 guns he would never touch into the room.....all he needed was a few with lots and lots of ammo......the ammo is a lot easier to move into a hotel room than all those guns....he exposed himself over and over again as he moved all that hardware..........to not even use them......and he stopped shooting after 11 minutes.....

Having 22 guns when you dont need more than three at most (2 extra for gun jams), is a total mystery.

Your explanation and mine (Supreme douchebag notation in history) are about the only ones that fit, IMO.

 

[Old Rocks]

This is as good a theory, and more detailed than any we have so far.

The Possible Las Vegas Motive That Only Mark Steyn Is Talking About

So if Paddock wasn’t a paranoid schizophrenic facing a complete mental break, what message was he trying to send? We know now that he didn’t leave a note; he didn’t leave revealing internet search histories; he didn’t turn himself over to the police so he could enjoy his infamy. Is it possible that he simply had no motive or message? Perhaps, but alternatively, author Mark Steyn shared a theory on Friday sent to him by a reader who is described as working for a London think-tank. The reader’s theory, which is well worth reading in its entirety, arrives at a motive that checks nearly every box.

It’s essentially a theory of inception. What has everyone been talking about non-stop since Monday morning? Gun control. And why are we talking about gun control? Because the sheer number of guns and ammunition Paddock sneaked into room 135 on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel is astounding. As a result, the story immediately focused on the guns: Were they automatic? What kind of guns were they? How were they modified? Where did he get them from?

The other distractions and storylines that typically arise weren’t available in this shooting. It was a white shooter, going after mostly white people at a country music concert. That means, as Steyn points out, no shifting narratives toward white-supremacy to draw attention away from the guns. Paddock seemingly had no political or religious affiliations; it wasn’t triggered by a domestic dispute, nor was it work related; it doesn’t appear to be the result of a psychotic break. All of this leaves nothing but the firearm narrative on the table.

Police found 47 guns between the killer’s hotel room and two of his homes. Twenty-three were with him in his room in the Mandalay Bay Hotel. And by all accounts, a large quantity of ammunition was still left in the hotel room following the massacre. Steyn’s reader notes Paddock “spent days filling his hotel room with more weapons and ammunition than he could ever conceivably use along with an array of advanced modifications and accessories."

Which begs the question: Why did he spend energy and time sneaking all those firearms into the hotel knowing that when bullets started flying, he wouldn’t get the chance to use even half of what he had on hand?

The writer of the email quoted in Steyn’s article believes the answer to motive is “publicity." Specifically, that “this man [Paddock] wished to telegraph to America in graphic form the hard irrefutable evidence that guns and gun ownership, and the ease of gun purchase in America are an evil and must be controlled. On that hypothesis, everything now makes sense."

There’s no hard evidence to support this theory, of course, but one must admit, with the meager information we currently have at hand, it makes sense. Steyn’s reader believes that Paddock didleave a message, “it only happens to be implicit instead of explicit. That message is ‘guns.’ And that message is being trawled over every minute of every day on every network in America."

He used 2 rifles.......all he needed were the 2 rifles, and the ammo.....and he stopped after 11 minutes of shooting....then he stopped...the cops didn't breach the door until 72 minutes after he started.....

Gun control has never been about guns, It has always been about control

Lying asshole. It is about trying to prevent the crazies from having the ability to do what Paddock did. But the merchants of death like you would lose the profit from selling such their tools to perform these deeds.

Na, Why do firearms scare you so?

Silly ass, I have owned firearms since I was 12 years old. And that was 62 years ago. Hunted, successfully, with them. And even used them once in self defense. But the proliferation of the war weapons, and the psychology of what we have seen in Sandy Hook, Orlando, and Vegas, plus so many other minor, only 2 to 10 dead, incidents, inevitable. Now is the time to make it much more difficult to get the ammo and weapons.

 

[Rustic]

That doesn't change anything....you had a story just this week of a gun owner giving up his guns...because of this guy....and the country musician who said he was changing his view on gun control....because of this shooting.....I am not saying the shooter was trying to change their minds...I am showing that this shooter may have changed his mind on guns and as a meticulous, really intelligent individual...wanted to do something about it.....he was highly intelligent, and competent....a thinker.....

This theory is no more out there than other theories....considering he brought far more guns than he needed into that hotel rooom.........

My favorite theory now is that he just wanted to achieve immortality as being remembered as a total douche bag and evil PoS.

Some people have difficulties handling mortality.

Or how many Virgins are waiting for him

 

[Old Rocks]

That doesn't change anything....you had a story just this week of a gun owner giving up his guns...because of this guy....and the country musician who said he was changing his view on gun control....because of this shooting.....I am not saying the shooter was trying to change their minds...I am showing that this shooter may have changed his mind on guns and as a meticulous, really intelligent individual...wanted to do something about it.....he was highly intelligent, and competent....a thinker.....

This theory is no more out there than other theories....considering he brought far more guns than he needed into that hotel rooom.........

My favorite theory now is that he just wanted to achieve immortality as being remembered as a total douche bag and evil PoS.

Some people have difficulties handling mortality.

That is as reasonable of an explanation as I have seen yet. Kudos.

 

[Rustic]

This is as good a theory, and more detailed than any we have so far.

The Possible Las Vegas Motive That Only Mark Steyn Is Talking About

So if Paddock wasn’t a paranoid schizophrenic facing a complete mental break, what message was he trying to send? We know now that he didn’t leave a note; he didn’t leave revealing internet search histories; he didn’t turn himself over to the police so he could enjoy his infamy. Is it possible that he simply had no motive or message? Perhaps, but alternatively, author Mark Steyn shared a theory on Friday sent to him by a reader who is described as working for a London think-tank. The reader’s theory, which is well worth reading in its entirety, arrives at a motive that checks nearly every box.

It’s essentially a theory of inception. What has everyone been talking about non-stop since Monday morning? Gun control. And why are we talking about gun control? Because the sheer number of guns and ammunition Paddock sneaked into room 135 on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel is astounding. As a result, the story immediately focused on the guns: Were they automatic? What kind of guns were they? How were they modified? Where did he get them from?

The other distractions and storylines that typically arise weren’t available in this shooting. It was a white shooter, going after mostly white people at a country music concert. That means, as Steyn points out, no shifting narratives toward white-supremacy to draw attention away from the guns. Paddock seemingly had no political or religious affiliations; it wasn’t triggered by a domestic dispute, nor was it work related; it doesn’t appear to be the result of a psychotic break. All of this leaves nothing but the firearm narrative on the table.

Police found 47 guns between the killer’s hotel room and two of his homes. Twenty-three were with him in his room in the Mandalay Bay Hotel. And by all accounts, a large quantity of ammunition was still left in the hotel room following the massacre. Steyn’s reader notes Paddock “spent days filling his hotel room with more weapons and ammunition than he could ever conceivably use along with an array of advanced modifications and accessories."

Which begs the question: Why did he spend energy and time sneaking all those firearms into the hotel knowing that when bullets started flying, he wouldn’t get the chance to use even half of what he had on hand?

The writer of the email quoted in Steyn’s article believes the answer to motive is “publicity." Specifically, that “this man [Paddock] wished to telegraph to America in graphic form the hard irrefutable evidence that guns and gun ownership, and the ease of gun purchase in America are an evil and must be controlled. On that hypothesis, everything now makes sense."

There’s no hard evidence to support this theory, of course, but one must admit, with the meager information we currently have at hand, it makes sense. Steyn’s reader believes that Paddock didleave a message, “it only happens to be implicit instead of explicit. That message is ‘guns.’ And that message is being trawled over every minute of every day on every network in America."

He used 2 rifles.......all he needed were the 2 rifles, and the ammo.....and he stopped after 11 minutes of shooting....then he stopped...the cops didn't breach the door until 72 minutes after he started.....

Gun control has never been about guns, It has always been about control

Lying asshole. It is about trying to prevent the crazies from having the ability to do what Paddock did. But the merchants of death like you would lose the profit from selling such their tools to perform these deeds.

Na, Why do firearms scare you so?

Silly ass, I have owned firearms since I was 12 years old. And that was 62 years ago. Hunted, successfully, with them. And even used them once in self defense. But the proliferation of the war weapons, and the psychology of what we have seen in Sandy Hook, Orlando, and Vegas, plus so many other minor, only 2 to 10 dead, incidents, inevitable. Now is the time to make it much more difficult to get the ammo and weapons.

Na, You grabbers have very little common sense.
This is a non-issue… Shit happens
We have much bigger fish to fry as a country.
2017 Real Time Death Statistics in America

 

[Old Rocks]

This is as good a theory, and more detailed than any we have so far.

The Possible Las Vegas Motive That Only Mark Steyn Is Talking About

So if Paddock wasn’t a paranoid schizophrenic facing a complete mental break, what message was he trying to send? We know now that he didn’t leave a note; he didn’t leave revealing internet search histories; he didn’t turn himself over to the police so he could enjoy his infamy. Is it possible that he simply had no motive or message? Perhaps, but alternatively, author Mark Steyn shared a theory on Friday sent to him by a reader who is described as working for a London think-tank. The reader’s theory, which is well worth reading in its entirety, arrives at a motive that checks nearly every box.

It’s essentially a theory of inception. What has everyone been talking about non-stop since Monday morning? Gun control. And why are we talking about gun control? Because the sheer number of guns and ammunition Paddock sneaked into room 135 on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel is astounding. As a result, the story immediately focused on the guns: Were they automatic? What kind of guns were they? How were they modified? Where did he get them from?

The other distractions and storylines that typically arise weren’t available in this shooting. It was a white shooter, going after mostly white people at a country music concert. That means, as Steyn points out, no shifting narratives toward white-supremacy to draw attention away from the guns. Paddock seemingly had no political or religious affiliations; it wasn’t triggered by a domestic dispute, nor was it work related; it doesn’t appear to be the result of a psychotic break. All of this leaves nothing but the firearm narrative on the table.

Police found 47 guns between the killer’s hotel room and two of his homes. Twenty-three were with him in his room in the Mandalay Bay Hotel. And by all accounts, a large quantity of ammunition was still left in the hotel room following the massacre. Steyn’s reader notes Paddock “spent days filling his hotel room with more weapons and ammunition than he could ever conceivably use along with an array of advanced modifications and accessories."

Which begs the question: Why did he spend energy and time sneaking all those firearms into the hotel knowing that when bullets started flying, he wouldn’t get the chance to use even half of what he had on hand?

The writer of the email quoted in Steyn’s article believes the answer to motive is “publicity." Specifically, that “this man [Paddock] wished to telegraph to America in graphic form the hard irrefutable evidence that guns and gun ownership, and the ease of gun purchase in America are an evil and must be controlled. On that hypothesis, everything now makes sense."

There’s no hard evidence to support this theory, of course, but one must admit, with the meager information we currently have at hand, it makes sense. Steyn’s reader believes that Paddock didleave a message, “it only happens to be implicit instead of explicit. That message is ‘guns.’ And that message is being trawled over every minute of every day on every network in America."

He used 2 rifles.......all he needed were the 2 rifles, and the ammo.....and he stopped after 11 minutes of shooting....then he stopped...the cops didn't breach the door until 72 minutes after he started.....

Gun control has never been about guns, It has always been about control

Lying asshole. It is about trying to prevent the crazies from having the ability to do what Paddock did. But the merchants of death like you would lose the profit from selling such their tools to perform these deeds.

Na, Why do firearms scare you so?

Silly ass, I have owned firearms since I was 12 years old. And that was 62 years ago. Hunted, successfully, with them. And even used them once in self defense. But the proliferation of the war weapons, and the psychology of what we have seen in Sandy Hook, Orlando, and Vegas, plus so many other minor, only 2 to 10 dead, incidents, inevitable. Now is the time to make it much more difficult to get the ammo and weapons.

Na, You grabbers have very little common sense.
This is a non-issue… Shit happens
We have much bigger fish to fry as a country.
2017 Real Time Death Statistics in America

Well now, I sincerely hope the shit happens to you next time. Up close and personal.

We increase the safety measures on our autos all the time, and have reduced the death toll per mile traveled steadily. Yet, increasing the safety of the public from those with guns is something you consider off limits. 26 dead at Sandy Hook. 49 dead, 58 wounded at Orlando, now 58 dead, nearly 500 wounded at Vegas. But we are just supposed to ignore that death toll. Every shooter in these three atrocities very different, the common factor is the type of weapon used.

 

[2aguy]

This is as good a theory, and more detailed than any we have so far.

The Possible Las Vegas Motive That Only Mark Steyn Is Talking About

So if Paddock wasn’t a paranoid schizophrenic facing a complete mental break, what message was he trying to send? We know now that he didn’t leave a note; he didn’t leave revealing internet search histories; he didn’t turn himself over to the police so he could enjoy his infamy. Is it possible that he simply had no motive or message? Perhaps, but alternatively, author Mark Steyn shared a theory on Friday sent to him by a reader who is described as working for a London think-tank. The reader’s theory, which is well worth reading in its entirety, arrives at a motive that checks nearly every box.

It’s essentially a theory of inception. What has everyone been talking about non-stop since Monday morning? Gun control. And why are we talking about gun control? Because the sheer number of guns and ammunition Paddock sneaked into room 135 on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel is astounding. As a result, the story immediately focused on the guns: Were they automatic? What kind of guns were they? How were they modified? Where did he get them from?

The other distractions and storylines that typically arise weren’t available in this shooting. It was a white shooter, going after mostly white people at a country music concert. That means, as Steyn points out, no shifting narratives toward white-supremacy to draw attention away from the guns. Paddock seemingly had no political or religious affiliations; it wasn’t triggered by a domestic dispute, nor was it work related; it doesn’t appear to be the result of a psychotic break. All of this leaves nothing but the firearm narrative on the table.

Police found 47 guns between the killer’s hotel room and two of his homes. Twenty-three were with him in his room in the Mandalay Bay Hotel. And by all accounts, a large quantity of ammunition was still left in the hotel room following the massacre. Steyn’s reader notes Paddock “spent days filling his hotel room with more weapons and ammunition than he could ever conceivably use along with an array of advanced modifications and accessories."

Which begs the question: Why did he spend energy and time sneaking all those firearms into the hotel knowing that when bullets started flying, he wouldn’t get the chance to use even half of what he had on hand?

The writer of the email quoted in Steyn’s article believes the answer to motive is “publicity." Specifically, that “this man [Paddock] wished to telegraph to America in graphic form the hard irrefutable evidence that guns and gun ownership, and the ease of gun purchase in America are an evil and must be controlled. On that hypothesis, everything now makes sense."

There’s no hard evidence to support this theory, of course, but one must admit, with the meager information we currently have at hand, it makes sense. Steyn’s reader believes that Paddock didleave a message, “it only happens to be implicit instead of explicit. That message is ‘guns.’ And that message is being trawled over every minute of every day on every network in America."

He used 2 rifles.......all he needed were the 2 rifles, and the ammo.....and he stopped after 11 minutes of shooting....then he stopped...the cops didn't breach the door until 72 minutes after he started.....

Gun control has never been about guns, It has always been about control

This is entirely correct. Glad you finally admitted we are not after your right to bear arms.

You are after them.....how do you think assholes like you get control over people...?

 

[2aguy]

Gun control has never been about guns, It has always been about control

Lying asshole. It is about trying to prevent the crazies from having the ability to do what Paddock did. But the merchants of death like you would lose the profit from selling such their tools to perform these deeds.

Na, Why do firearms scare you so?

Silly ass, I have owned firearms since I was 12 years old. And that was 62 years ago. Hunted, successfully, with them. And even used them once in self defense. But the proliferation of the war weapons, and the psychology of what we have seen in Sandy Hook, Orlando, and Vegas, plus so many other minor, only 2 to 10 dead, incidents, inevitable. Now is the time to make it much more difficult to get the ammo and weapons.

Na, You grabbers have very little common sense.
This is a non-issue… Shit happens
We have much bigger fish to fry as a country.
2017 Real Time Death Statistics in America

Well now, I sincerely hope the shit happens to you next time. Up close and personal.

We increase the safety measures on our autos all the time, and have reduced the death toll per mile traveled steadily. Yet, increasing the safety of the public from those with guns is something you consider off limits. 26 dead at Sandy Hook. 49 dead, 58 wounded at Orlando, now 58 dead, nearly 500 wounded at Vegas. But we are just supposed to ignore that death toll. Every shooter in these three atrocities very different, the common factor is the type of weapon used.

And 89 killed with a rental truck in Nice, France.....and 130 dead at their concert attack in Europe where all semi auto rifles are banned and the killers got fully automatic, military rifles, 30 round magazines and grenades.


And, moron......they are not using the same weapon...the bernie sander's supporter and democrat who tried to murder the entire Republican baseball team also had a rifle and failed to kill anyone...it is location, not the weapon the leads to the death rate....moron.

 

[2aguy]

I seriously doubt this man spent 30 years collecting guns and gave up the life of a wealthy retiree just to send a message about gun control one night in 2017. It's a bit of a stretch.

It fits. He wasn't stupid.....yet he took the time to bring in 23 guns he would never touch into the room.....all he needed was a few with lots and lots of ammo......the ammo is a lot easier to move into a hotel room than all those guns....he exposed himself over and over again as he moved all that hardware..........to not even use them......and he stopped shooting after 11 minutes.....

Disappointed you, now, didn't he. Could have had a higher body count had he continued shooting. So you think that over 500 people killed and injured in one shooting spree is just not enough. Next time, someone like you is bound to do better.

No, shit head, I am showing you don't know what you are talking about...and a gun in Nice, France, with a rental truck murdered 89 people and injured 458........no guns involved.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

Nutty gun fetishist posts nutty theory.... today must be a day that ends in 'y'

 

[WEATHER53]

So this was a "you want guns?....this is what guns will get you"????