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charlyvi

(6,537 posts)
22. Diane Feinstein was in City Hall the day Harvey Milk was murdered.
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 10:21 PM
Dec 2012

Dianne Feinstein, who was then President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, saw White quickly exit Mayor Moscone's office from a side door and called after him. White sharply responded with "I have something to do first."[5]
White proceeded to his former office, and intercepted Harvey Milk on the way, asking him to step inside for a moment. Milk agreed to join him.[6] Once the door to the office was closed, White positioned himself between the doorway and Milk, pulled out his revolver and opened fire on Milk. The first bullet hit Milk's right wrist, as he tried to protect himself. White continued firing rapidly, hitting Milk twice more in the chest, then fired a fourth bullet at Milk's head, killing him, followed by a fifth shot into his skull at close range.[7]
White fled the scene as Feinstein entered the office where Milk lay dead. She grabbed his wrist for a pulse, her finger entering Milk's bullet wound. Horrified, Feinstein was shaking so badly she required support from the police chief after identifying both bodies.[8] Feinstein then tearfully announced the murders to a stunned public, stating: "As President of the Board of Supervisors, it's my duty to make this announcement. Both Mayor Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk have been shot and killed. The suspect is Supervisor Dan White."[9][10][11]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moscone–Milk_assassinations

I'm pretty sure that's when she began carrying a gun. I don't think she carries it anymore, though.

Yes JohnnyBoots Dec 2012 #1
So do as I say ......not as I do former-republican Dec 2012 #2
They have never been for a ban on guns, just on assault weapons, large magazine clips, and still_one Dec 2012 #40
This message was self-deleted by its author Matt_R Dec 2012 #61
If so it would not surprise me. Mojorabbit Dec 2012 #2
I guess some are more equal than others ..... former-republican Dec 2012 #6
Damn, Ms. Feinstein surprises me. . . BigDemVoter Dec 2012 #4
She came to prominence as a result of a political assassination. MADem Dec 2012 #27
Yeah, I remember. Was living in SF at the time. . . BigDemVoter Dec 2012 #43
Mayor Moscone's assassination made... DonViejo Dec 2012 #47
IIRC, she had to identify the bodies--and she came upon either the MADem Dec 2012 #60
IBTL TheCowsCameHome Dec 2012 #5
why? former-republican Dec 2012 #7
How about a link. Sure, they may have a CCR, but does that mean they do. madinmaryland Dec 2012 #8
I'd guess it means you can decide when you carry and there's NO requirement to carry. cherokeeprogressive Dec 2012 #35
Diane Feinstein has had a CCW for years and makes no bones about it Brother Buzz Dec 2012 #9
Can everyone that is not a felon be issued one in CA? former-republican Dec 2012 #10
If the Sheriff is in your back pocket Brother Buzz Dec 2012 #11
So more or less the elite former-republican Dec 2012 #12
So more or less by county Brother Buzz Dec 2012 #13
I'm pretty much iffy on concealed carry to begin with, but that's the main problem with "may issue" Recursion Dec 2012 #38
Good to know that she's willfully ignorant and not just stupid. OneTenthofOnePercent Dec 2012 #14
LOL so IF she carries, she ONLY carries a six-shooter (revolver)? cherokeeprogressive Dec 2012 #36
She also has never been for an outright ban on guns. Assault weapons and large magazine clips still_one Dec 2012 #41
Sincere question wercal Dec 2012 #56
A sincere answer to your question may be found in the Gun Control & RKBA (Group) Brother Buzz Dec 2012 #57
Concern Trolling is a fine art. Ikonoklast Dec 2012 #15
I Think It is Justified Given Threats to Senators dballance Dec 2012 #16
There are plenty of women out there with Mojorabbit Dec 2012 #21
Fuckin A +1 Coyote_Tan Dec 2012 #24
1+ A nikcuF Warren Stupidity Dec 2012 #34
Anything to contribute to the point... Coyote_Tan Dec 2012 #55
Totally Agree With You /eom dballance Dec 2012 #50
I hope you have a joyous holiday season Mojorabbit Dec 2012 #53
Having read the responses to your query, I am a little surprised to hear they both are... OneMoreDemocrat Dec 2012 #17
I think he might have one , not sure though former-republican Dec 2012 #20
According to usliberals.about.com ChazII Dec 2012 #18
It was shortly after a council member was shot and killed nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #26
If it is legal to obtain a CCW then both would be able to get permits Thinkingabout Dec 2012 #19
Diane Feinstein was in City Hall the day Harvey Milk was murdered. charlyvi Dec 2012 #22
She, like most "liberals", is for strict controls and gun management...not bans. libdem4life Dec 2012 #29
This message was self-deleted by its author Puha Ekapi Jan 2013 #63
The worst of them all is Sean Penn Ter Dec 2012 #23
If everyone else wasn't armed they wouldn't have to be armed either I guess. Rosie doc03 Dec 2012 #25
I'm sure there is someone out there that wouldn't. realgreen Dec 2012 #31
who cares if they are hypocrites? Enrique Dec 2012 #28
Fair enough Recursion Dec 2012 #45
Kucinich did for a while too (nt) Recursion Dec 2012 #30
It isn't an assault weapon, and it is Done Because of all the death threats they get. Mike Malloy still_one Dec 2012 #32
I thought having a gun didn't make someone any safer? (nt) Recursion Dec 2012 #33
Are you a public figure? How many death threats have you had? In addition they are calling still_one Dec 2012 #37
Why does it make her safer but not someone with an abusive ex-husband? Recursion Dec 2012 #39
Assault weapons and large magazine clips are her issues still_one Dec 2012 #42
Feinstein places hold on concealed weapons bill Recursion Dec 2012 #44
That has other issues involved. Should other states be forced to recognize another states concealed still_one Dec 2012 #49
Yeah, only rich folks and their families are safer, see. The masses are a danger to themselves, see. TheKentuckian Dec 2012 #54
That is a nice distortion, she never was against guns, just assault rifles and large magazine clips still_one Dec 2012 #58
He looks pretty happy to me... -..__... Dec 2012 #46
Why is her finger on the trigger? Recursion Dec 2012 #48
If you knew the personal history of Senator Feinstein and the assassination of Harvey Milk, JDPriestly Dec 2012 #51
Actually I suspect the distortion of her position is intentionally being misrepresented. Feinstein still_one Dec 2012 #59
I like the way obnoxiousdrunk Dec 2012 #52
do they comply with the laws governing such permits? If so, what is your problem? CTyankee Dec 2012 #62
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