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My running theory is he is a moderate republican who, after January 6th, realized Trump is going to kill democracy. He donated shortly after, but with the recent uncertainty decided solve the problem with his own hands. Unfortunately, he made a rookie mistake and held his breath instead of breathing out before taking the shot, didn't properly sight in his scope, and / or just choked.
I'm not in anyway supporting any form of violence let alone an assassination attempt on a former president. This is not the way to conduct democracy, there are much better ways to address the current issues. I am merely trying to point out why he was so close but still missed his target as if it were a paper target not a living being who, regardless of transgressions, doesn't deserve to have their life taken from them.
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Edit: Criticism is welcome and appreciated
I'm of the opinion he is just a Republican and just like every other Republican he is mentally ill and too proud to admit to it. They have guns and fantasize about violence. He may have been ostracized and this was his "I'll show them" moment.
I understand the want to paint things in black and white, especially in these kind of extreme circumstances. However, the "two party" system has an insane variety of greys. I'd love to be able to say "Republican = Bad" "Democrats = good" but that's not how the world works. There are as many 'good' Republicans as 'bad' Democrats. You're good if you work for the people your bad if you don't. I generally disagree with blanket statements but everyones opion matters
I'm not painting him other than Republican with a mental illness. It fits the mold for many other shooters. It is "bad" as you put it, if they keep shooting people.
Oh no matter what side, if you're shooting people you are bad people
If you're shooting billionaires, that's just self defense. They started the class war, have been winning the class war, and have the blood of millions on their hands.
Valid, still prefer the guillotine
How about a compromise, Trebuchets aren't federally regulated, require no permits.to own and can fling the fattest of fat cats at least 100 yards.
#YeetTheRich
#PumpkinChuckinWithBillionaires
You've got my vote!
If you can get me a seat in the splash zone then I'm in