Approximately 20 killed in nightclub shooting

[KG1]

Could be trump related. Gotta work that angle in there too.

 

[halfmileharry]

I don't like evil in any form so I will wait for the facts to cuss one of my favorite evils. I'm sure my list will cover the evil one

 

[dsol]

The talking heads on Meet the Press are already talking about the evil AR-14's (yes, pretty sure Brokaw said AR-14), how they can keep the terrorists from arming themselves so easily...

Geeze... it is so damn predictable.

 

[Fizzerpilot]

FBI is already saying it's POSSIBLY linked to domestic terrorism.
Seems like a Muppet News Flash.

The FBI is actually stating, possible Islamic terrorism. Which, would make sense during Ramadan, and the feelings that Islam has toward the LGBT community.

 

[Fizzerpilot]

We, here, know this.... but people are going to say it was because the shooter had a rifle that so many were injured.

He also presumably had a bomb. Bombs are illegal. Bombs are not for sale.

 

[Fizzerpilot]

Don't all these terrorists know that Islam is a religion of peace?

I know, right? That's why the Middle East is so peaceful.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

The news my wife has the tv tuned to mentioned the name. I wasn't listening that closely but it sounded like Hakeem Something-or-another. I'm sure they'll repeat it in a few minutes. It's what they do on these sorts of programs.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Is the media sitting on it or is LE?

The media knows. They are doing mitigation research I suspect.

EDIT: NAILED IT.

 

[Fizzerpilot]

It is tragic. It is senseless. God help those injured, and those families of the deceased. I hope I never need to defend myself or my loved ones with deadly force.

 

[Beowulf]

I had to really dig to find it (had to go to a British paper):

Omar Mateen, a US citizen from Port St. Lucie, Florida identified as gunman

 

[printcraft]

The FBI is actually stating, possible Islamic terrorism. Which, would make sense during Ramadan, and the feelings that Islam has toward the LGBT community.

I think this years ramadan body count is already around 400 from ROP adherents.

Could be trump related. Gotta work that angle in there too.

Trumps vile racist rhetoric of blocking immigration until the immigrants can be properly vetted clearly caused this.

And let us not forget the NRA death merchants who probably hand delivered the weapons to omar.

 

[hoosierdoc]

An officer was shot in the heat but his helmet saved him I read.

i am sad and pissed at the same time. I'm curious what Tim Cook has to say about the RFPA now and whether he will continue to sell iPhones in Islamic countries such as Saudi Arabia and Iran.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Rumor he was wearing a bomb vest.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Omar Mateen, a US citizen from Port St. Lucie, Florida identified as gunman

Mateen=Pashto. He is from Afghanistan then.

As I said, the Media likely knew immediately; that is why they hid the name for so long. They are busy doing mitigation. I suspect we will seeing relatives saying that "he wasn't quite right" very soon.

 

[hoosierdoc]

Parents were afghani

 

[churchmouse]

The whole world is going crazy. Why would someone just shoot up a club full of strangers? (or a theater, etc?)

A beautiful 22 year old singer (from the Voice series) was stalked and shot dead last night. Yes, the entire freaking planet is tipping over and the nuts are popping up everywhere.
I fear this is only going to get worse.

 

[Spear Dane]

Mateen=Pashto. He is from Afghanistan then.

As I said, the Media likely knew immediately; that is why they hid the name for so long. They are busy doing mitigation. I suspect we will seeing relatives saying that "he wasn't quite right" very soon.

Not necessarily. Pashto is also spoken in Pakistan.

 

[Expat]

Meet The Press is reporting this is some kind of LGBT Pride month. Sounds like that would be as provocative as the Charlie Hebdo cartoons. I am sure the John Kerry will be condemning the provocation.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Not necessarily. Pashto is also spoken in Pakistan.

Valid, but the way to bet is Afghanistan.

 

[hoosierdoc]

A beautiful 22 year old singer (from the Voice series) was stalked and shot dead last night. Yes, the entire freaking planet is tipping over and the nuts are popping up everywhere.
I fear this is only going to get worse.

I think that was Friday, and 4 miles from the bar where this happened