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Wed Dec-05-07 03:50 PM
Response to Reply #27 |
| 30. Definitely will do. Police press conference is due up soon... |
| -BREAKING: Major mall shooting at Westroads Mall in Omaha, Nebraska |
originalpckelly |
Dec-05-07 02:58 PM |
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The Decider was in Omaha today... |
bobthedrummer |
Dec-05-07 02:59 PM |
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It doesn't sound like it is at all related... |
originalpckelly |
Dec-05-07 03:08 PM |
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Sort of like the "Mothman"? |
Wcross |
Dec-05-07 04:14 PM |
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The local stations are doing wall-to-wall on the shootings, * is going to be ignored, |
LibInTexas |
Dec-05-07 04:16 PM |
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wow |
okoboji |
Dec-05-07 03:01 PM |
#2 |
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Oh my. |
originalpckelly |
Dec-05-07 03:03 PM |
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I go there sometimes--scary stuff. |
wienerdoggie |
Dec-05-07 03:09 PM |
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It feels like it's a mall Columbine. |
originalpckelly |
Dec-05-07 03:11 PM |
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I've been to that mall a lot. |
LibInTexas |
Dec-05-07 04:18 PM |
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So have I |
proud2Blib |
Dec-05-07 05:05 PM |
#121 |
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Tis the season... |
Blue_In_AK |
Dec-05-07 03:13 PM |
#7 |
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Maybe a sales clerk accidentally said "Merry Christmas!" |
Wiregrass Willie |
Dec-05-07 04:15 PM |
#63 |
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Has anyone spotted Dick |
malaise |
Dec-05-07 03:19 PM |
#8 |
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Spotted Dick? |
Gruenemann |
Dec-05-07 03:24 PM |
#11 |
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lol! |
goodgd_yall |
Dec-05-07 03:25 PM |
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Either that or a detective with acne! |
originalpckelly |
Dec-05-07 03:40 PM |
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This is an example of why I got my permit to carry a concealed weapon and carry. |
aikoaiko |
Dec-05-07 03:20 PM |
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I will bet you a pint of Guinness Stout the mall has a "no weapons" policy posted |
slackmaster |
Dec-05-07 03:26 PM |
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Ok. You're on. This was in Omaha, NEi think its an even money bet. |
aikoaiko |
Dec-05-07 03:30 PM |
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In Michigan |
michreject |
Dec-05-07 03:44 PM |
#26 |
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There is DEFINITELY a no firearms policy & as a local resident I feel qualified to say keep your |
Hoof Hearted |
Dec-05-07 03:58 PM |
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My prayers are with you and your Mom. |
hogwyld |
Dec-05-07 04:02 PM |
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Thanks. I'm typing so I can distract myself from the crying and the jitters |
Hoof Hearted |
Dec-05-07 04:06 PM |
#44 |
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Hope she's OK |
malaise |
Dec-05-07 04:51 PM |
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I hope your mother (and her group) are well. |
aikoaiko |
Dec-05-07 04:07 PM |
#47 |
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Way better to only let the nutcases carry them. |
karlrschneider |
Dec-05-07 04:13 PM |
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No, it's way better to outlaw and confiscate them all!!! n/t |
hogwyld |
Dec-05-07 04:15 PM |
#59 |
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we can't even keep them out of the hands of criminals |
ProdigalJunkMail |
Dec-06-07 06:31 AM |
#165 |
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Way better to glorify the culture of guns - it's WORKING OUT SO WELL. |
Hoof Hearted |
Dec-05-07 04:15 PM |
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Oh no... |
GoddessOfGuinness |
Dec-05-07 04:18 PM |
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Please keep us posted. |
rucky |
Dec-05-07 04:18 PM |
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does she live in a residential facility? maybe you could call reception |
renate |
Dec-05-07 04:26 PM |
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People are dead and your making bets and cracking jokes? n/t |
hogwyld |
Dec-05-07 04:08 PM |
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Yes I did, and I shouldn't have, but I noticed you didn't make the same comment above |
aikoaiko |
Dec-05-07 04:15 PM |
#62 |
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I didn't read a joke in his reply |
michreject |
Dec-05-07 05:35 PM |
#127 |
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Oh that would be a bright move |
MadHound |
Dec-05-07 03:54 PM |
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Naw, good guys can always outshoot bad guys. |
uppityperson |
Dec-05-07 03:56 PM |
#34 |
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If the Gungeon nutters had their way |
hogwyld |
Dec-05-07 03:59 PM |
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ummm. did you miss the part where innocent bystanders were already being slaughtered |
aikoaiko |
Dec-05-07 04:01 PM |
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Typical cowboy in the white hat fantasy. Doesn't work out that way though. |
Hoof Hearted |
Dec-05-07 04:04 PM |
#42 |
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Do you read what you write? |
beevul |
Dec-05-07 07:15 PM |
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So instead of having 5 dead |
hogwyld |
Dec-05-07 04:05 PM |
#43 |
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don't be such a fear mongerer. |
aikoaiko |
Dec-05-07 04:19 PM |
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I don't live in fear, therefore, I don't need a gun |
hogwyld |
Dec-05-07 04:21 PM |
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No. Remember, good guys never miss. |
uppityperson |
Dec-05-07 04:49 PM |
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So putting more lead into the air is going to somehow lessen that number? |
MadHound |
Dec-05-07 04:07 PM |
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Amen Madhound! |
hogwyld |
Dec-05-07 04:11 PM |
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I guess its just better to let the shooters shoot until they run out of ammo. |
aikoaiko |
Dec-05-07 04:11 PM |
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There's a somewhat unofficial "rule" on DU that says defending yourself or others is verboten. |
karlrschneider |
Dec-05-07 04:15 PM |
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No, we just prefer to deal in reality rather than fantasy |
MadHound |
Dec-05-07 04:50 PM |
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Those odds don't apply to me. They might to you. |
karlrschneider |
Dec-05-07 05:01 PM |
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LOL, yeah, right, whatever |
MadHound |
Dec-05-07 05:44 PM |
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Law enforcement: check, worked my way through college as a policeman. |
karlrschneider |
Dec-05-07 06:25 PM |
#134 |
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Somehow I doubt your claims |
MadHound |
Dec-05-07 09:07 PM |
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Tulsa, Oklahoma Police Department. I went through the Academy |
karlrschneider |
Dec-05-07 10:09 PM |
#159 |
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Invalid choices. Are the only choices guns for all or let yourself be slaughtered? |
uppityperson |
Dec-05-07 04:51 PM |
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No, it's much better if we confiscate them all |
hogwyld |
Dec-05-07 04:23 PM |
#81 |
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Question: police and miliary too? or just civilians? |
aikoaiko |
Dec-05-07 04:29 PM |
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Of course the police and military keep theirs |
hogwyld |
Dec-05-07 04:33 PM |
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I think a good Liberal Dem and scholarly judges would only support the 2nd |
aikoaiko |
Dec-05-07 04:43 PM |
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I support the Second Amendment myself, and yes I own guns |
MadHound |
Dec-05-07 04:55 PM |
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I'm sympathetic to your concern, but we just don't see that happening even though CCW is the norm |
aikoaiko |
Dec-05-07 06:23 PM |
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You honestly don't beleive the Second in an individual right? |
I work for workers |
Dec-05-07 06:25 PM |
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One good sniper with a flintlock |
michreject |
Dec-05-07 06:27 PM |
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Look up the definition of "militia" before you spout off any more.. |
Ghost in the Machine |
Dec-05-07 06:48 PM |
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Struck a nerve did I? |
hogwyld |
Dec-06-07 03:48 PM |
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Ignorance *always* strikes a nerve.... |
Ghost in the Machine |
Dec-06-07 05:07 PM |
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And resorting to personal attacks |
hogwyld |
Dec-06-07 05:35 PM |
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How is trying to educate you about the errors in your thinking a personal attack? |
Ghost in the Machine |
Dec-06-07 05:59 PM |
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Again, while the perp is changing the clip, you think that you can shoot and kill? |
MadHound |
Dec-05-07 04:47 PM |
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Yeah, but doesn't the "good guy" |
hogwyld |
Dec-05-07 04:53 PM |
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You keep arguing as if someone said it would be easy.... no one did |
aikoaiko |
Dec-05-07 06:57 PM |
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No fantasy here friend |
MadHound |
Dec-05-07 08:36 PM |
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ok, I'm willing to learn -- cite me some studies that show what you claim. |
aikoaiko |
Dec-05-07 08:57 PM |
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Cool, go to your local government records depository |
MadHound |
Dec-05-07 09:11 PM |
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I'll look, but why can't you cite one of these studies? |
aikoaiko |
Dec-05-07 09:45 PM |
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I just did. |
MadHound |
Dec-05-07 10:18 PM |
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Ok, I see asking you to cite something means something different to you than me. |
aikoaiko |
Dec-05-07 10:28 PM |
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My bad, I don't remember the exact name |
MadHound |
Dec-06-07 05:49 AM |
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It's a shame we can't run controlled experiments regarding this. |
Tesha |
Dec-06-07 06:28 AM |
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Yeah.. that whole "defend myself" thing worked out great for Dan McKown. |
opiate69 |
Dec-05-07 06:14 PM |
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fighting back is risky, but for some people its a better choice than running or hiding |
aikoaiko |
Dec-05-07 06:34 PM |
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If she's not shooting at me, my gun stays put |
RGBolen |
Dec-05-07 08:32 PM |
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This love of guns will kill us all in time I guess. |
izzie |
Dec-05-07 03:21 PM |
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No |
goodgd_yall |
Dec-05-07 03:24 PM |
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This is exactly why we need to confiscate them ALL! |
hogwyld |
Dec-05-07 03:57 PM |
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You won't get mine. (gun or vote) |
karlrschneider |
Dec-05-07 04:15 PM |
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Does that mean if an anti gun Dem is nominated |
hogwyld |
Dec-05-07 04:38 PM |
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No it means I won't vote. |
karlrschneider |
Dec-05-07 04:55 PM |
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So you will let this single issue decide for you? |
uppityperson |
Dec-05-07 04:57 PM |
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Doesn't everyone have a deal-breaker? That happens to be mine. |
karlrschneider |
Dec-05-07 04:58 PM |
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No, everyone doesn't come down to a single issue |
uppityperson |
Dec-05-07 05:01 PM |
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Well, we all have our priorities I guess. |
karlrschneider |
Dec-05-07 05:12 PM |
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Mine too.....nt |
michreject |
Dec-05-07 06:58 PM |
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yup, give it all away because of 1 issue. |
uppityperson |
Dec-05-07 09:05 PM |
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Unlike some here |
michreject |
Dec-06-07 03:23 AM |
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Unlike some here, I have no intention of dying on my knees choking |
uppityperson |
Dec-06-07 11:26 AM |
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Same thing as voting rethug in a way. n/t |
hogwyld |
Dec-05-07 05:21 PM |
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Once again you show that you don't know what you're talking about.. |
Ghost in the Machine |
Dec-05-07 07:10 PM |
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Which is worse, I wonder... |
uppityperson |
Dec-05-07 09:02 PM |
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how about "uppity"? Is *that* an option? |
Ghost in the Machine |
Dec-05-07 09:13 PM |
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I feel quite safe in my home that has more than 50 of them |
slackmaster |
Dec-05-07 03:27 PM |
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Low crime? Lots of guns in every home? I wonder if it goes together? |
izzie |
Dec-06-07 06:40 AM |
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If only the mall Santa was packin' heat......... |
Kingshakabobo |
Dec-05-07 03:28 PM |
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I'm sure the mall Santa is happy with his penis size |
JulieRB |
Dec-05-07 09:53 PM |
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My mom, a right wing Republican thinks gun ownership is out of control |
goodgd_yall |
Dec-05-07 03:29 PM |
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I've been watching it for a couple hours. I drive by there all the time. Very tragic. |
Lil Missy |
Dec-05-07 03:25 PM |
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Any bets that the shooter may be an Iraq vet with untreated PTSD? |
BeHereNow |
Dec-05-07 03:27 PM |
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He sounds like one of those faux-militia types... |
originalpckelly |
Dec-05-07 03:30 PM |
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A former soldier was shot and killed this past summer in Minnesota |
NickB79 |
Dec-05-07 03:35 PM |
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Sounds like a suicide by cop situation |
nonconformist |
Dec-05-07 04:20 PM |
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Bush had better be praying for you to be wrong. |
Bozita |
Dec-05-07 06:20 PM |
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My mom is in Omaha right now with a senior group and I know that shopping was on the agenda |
Hoof Hearted |
Dec-05-07 03:39 PM |
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Oh my goodness, let's hope you get word from her! |
originalpckelly |
Dec-05-07 03:41 PM |
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I keep calling but no answer. Omaha World Herald is reporting at least five dead now. |
Hoof Hearted |
Dec-05-07 03:47 PM |
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The one death that's been widely reported was a man. |
originalpckelly |
Dec-05-07 03:49 PM |
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Two deaths confirmed. One in critical condition & other minor injuries. |
Rainbowreflect |
Dec-05-07 03:53 PM |
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Keep us posted...nt |
michreject |
Dec-05-07 03:46 PM |
#27 |
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Definitely will do. Police press conference is due up soon... |
originalpckelly |
Dec-05-07 03:50 PM |
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MSM is a little behind local media. 5 dead and at least 12 wounded |
Hoof Hearted |
Dec-05-07 03:50 PM |
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I am praying for your mom, as well as every one in the mall. |
Rainbowreflect |
Dec-05-07 04:00 PM |
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This is completely surreal. n/t. |
Hoof Hearted |
Dec-05-07 04:07 PM |
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Keep positive thoughts & please let us know as soon as you |
Rainbowreflect |
Dec-05-07 04:14 PM |
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How close are you to Omaha? |
Rainbowreflect |
Dec-05-07 04:23 PM |
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I was able to raise her coordinator, Mom's fine. They left the mall before lunch. |
Hoof Hearted |
Dec-05-07 04:54 PM |
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I'm so happy for you and your Mom |
hogwyld |
Dec-05-07 04:56 PM |
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I am so happy for you. |
Rainbowreflect |
Dec-05-07 05:00 PM |
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glad to hear your mom's OK. nt |
Crabby Appleton |
Dec-05-07 06:03 PM |
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I'm glad to learn that she was spared the trauma of being there later |
eleny |
Dec-05-07 07:54 PM |
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While you wait, imagine talking to her on her phone this evening |
renate |
Dec-05-07 04:06 PM |
#45 |
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Call the police station. |
rucky |
Dec-05-07 04:20 PM |
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Good vibes for your Moms safety, I can't imagine the feeling. |
Wcross |
Dec-05-07 04:21 PM |
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You have them..... |
Buns_of_Fire |
Dec-05-07 03:57 PM |
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I forget to turn mine on so often |
eleny |
Dec-05-07 04:27 PM |
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Strong prayers coming your way |
hogwyld |
Dec-05-07 04:37 PM |
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Nine people killed |
malaise |
Dec-05-07 04:08 PM |
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i just heard that, 9? OMG. |
chimpsrsmarter |
Dec-05-07 04:10 PM |
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Police state nine dead including the shooter. |
Rainbowreflect |
Dec-05-07 04:10 PM |
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I am interested to know WHO the shooter was- if an Iraq vet...well maybe |
BeHereNow |
Dec-05-07 04:15 PM |
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Just heard that Bush was in Nebraska today |
malaise |
Dec-05-07 04:17 PM |
#67 |
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Then you agree with me about the possibility of the shooter being a vet, or perhaps a relative? |
BeHereNow |
Dec-05-07 04:19 PM |
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Possibly because |
malaise |
Dec-05-07 04:53 PM |
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Aw, Fuck! |
BeHereNow |
Dec-05-07 05:16 PM |
#125 |
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Nine plus the shooter |
malaise |
Dec-05-07 04:26 PM |
#84 |
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So sad |
SillyFlower |
Dec-05-07 04:12 PM |
#54 |
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Is this someone else who couldn't get mental health care? |
aquart |
Dec-05-07 04:16 PM |
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LOCAL NEWS UPDATE: NINE CONFIRMED DEAD, INCLUDING GUNMAN |
Lil Missy |
Dec-05-07 04:18 PM |
#70 |
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Why don't these people just kill themselves and leave others alone? |
book_worm |
Dec-05-07 04:19 PM |
#72 |
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Because they are mentally ill? Clearly? |
BeHereNow |
Dec-05-07 04:22 PM |
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That would be the ideal solution. |
Wcross |
Dec-05-07 04:23 PM |
#80 |
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Witness says he was shooting randomly, shot a teddy bear. |
Ilsa |
Dec-05-07 04:23 PM |
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19 yr old white male according to MSNBC |
eleny |
Dec-05-07 04:25 PM |
#83 |
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So I guess he can't be a terrorist. |
The Stranger |
Dec-05-07 04:55 PM |
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My mom is OK. They left the mall before lunch. |
Hoof Hearted |
Dec-05-07 04:47 PM |
#92 |
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Good news! |
wienerdoggie |
Dec-05-07 04:48 PM |
#94 |
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Thank goodness. |
globalvillage |
Dec-05-07 04:49 PM |
#95 |
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So she was there today? |
originalpckelly |
Dec-05-07 04:51 PM |
#100 |
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Great news n/t |
malaise |
Dec-05-07 04:51 PM |
#101 |
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Good, am very glad for you and her. Best wishes in a scary time. nt |
uppityperson |
Dec-05-07 04:52 PM |
#102 |
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what a relief! |
renate |
Dec-05-07 04:55 PM |
#108 |
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Too damn real. Too damn close. I want to dance, I want to cry, I want to throw up. |
Hoof Hearted |
Dec-05-07 04:59 PM |
#115 |
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Fantastic!! I'll be sure to pass my prayers onto the others |
hogwyld |
Dec-05-07 04:57 PM |
#112 |
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That's good news Hoof, you must be so relieved! n/t |
Wcross |
Dec-05-07 05:07 PM |
#122 |
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My elderly mom lives in Omaha too. I didn't think she'd be shopping since the weather |
LibInTexas |
Dec-05-07 05:12 PM |
#124 |
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Thank goodness. (n/t) |
benEzra |
Dec-05-07 06:03 PM |
#130 |
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I'm very glad to hear that... |
GoddessOfGuinness |
Dec-05-07 10:08 PM |
#158 |
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My granddaughter works at the Omaha Westroads Mall |
frogmarch |
Dec-05-07 04:59 PM |
#114 |
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Your poor granddaughter. I am glad she is okay. |
Rainbowreflect |
Dec-05-07 05:03 PM |
#119 |
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I'm sorry your granddaughter had to go through that, I think anyone there had to be |
Hoof Hearted |
Dec-05-07 05:03 PM |
#120 |
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He was probably thinking that he was defending himself. It's the American way. |
AlinPA |
Dec-05-07 06:30 PM |
#137 |
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WOWT (ch6) reporting that the gunman was 19 yrs. old, HS dropout, and had just lost his job. |
LibInTexas |
Dec-05-07 06:39 PM |
#139 |
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ebay adverts for Omaha stuff at the end of this thread? WTF? |
AmanAplan |
Dec-05-07 07:29 PM |
#145 |
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I have the ads turned off (you can as a donor) so don't see them. But from |
LibInTexas |
Dec-05-07 09:01 PM |
#150 |
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If only he had been wearing an anti-war t-shirt mall security ... |
Sentinel Chicken |
Dec-06-07 06:43 AM |
#167 |
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