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Minnesota lawmakers shot by person impersonating as a police officer *Update—2 killed*

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  • Pancho changed the title to Minnesota lawmakers shot by person impersonating as a police officer *Update—2 killed*
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I already started one in the News forum.  Maybe change it to "The Political Assassinations Thread".  There will be more.

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law enforcement officials say they made a proactive check at Rep. Hortman's home after a lawmaker who lived nearby was shot and found a "police vehicle in the driveway with emergency lights and what appeared to be a police officer at the door coming out of the house." He was actually the gunman.

 

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Here's the thing:  this can't be hand-waved away as anything other than political violence.  It wasn't a lover's quarrel -- it was two different politicians, one man, one woman, and their spouses.  Both were Democrats.  It was politically motivated, period.

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Law enforcement official on Hortman shooting: "It was knocking on the door and asking the person to come out. Absolutely impersonating a police officer ... we have the suspect's car. The suspect is on foot."

 

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This has been bound to happen since the attempt on Whitmer and Trump mentioning pardoning those criminals.  And it will continue to happen. 

#8
2 minutes ago, Nivek said:

So he had a fake cop car as well?  

I don’t want to rush to judgment but “the shooter may have a law enforcement background” seems possible 

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Gov. Walz: “My prayers also go out to state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette, who were each shot multiple times. The Hoffmans are out of surgery at this time and are receiving care and we are cautiously optimistic that they will survive this assassination attempt.”Rep.…

 

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Oh he has a manifesto which I doubt we will ever see

according to law enforcement speaker at the presser, they have the shooter's vehicle. they know it's politically motivated because the shooter had a "manifesto" with a list of elected officials - the two who were shot, Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman - were on that list, along with others [contains quote post or other embedded content]

 

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1 minute ago, cactusflinthead said:

Oh he has a manifesto which I doubt we will ever see

according to law enforcement speaker at the presser, they have the shooter's vehicle. they know it's politically motivated because the shooter had a "manifesto" with a list of elected officials - the two who were shot, Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman - were on that list, along with others [contains quote post or other embedded content]

 

That shit needs to be made public. I think we all know what it will say.

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7 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

Here's the thing:  this can't be hand-waved away as anything other than political violence.  

True.  But you know they will try.  The talking points will be out be tomorrow and will be one of the following:

1.  False flag operation to take away attention from dear leaders glorious bday parade.

2.  They didn’t teally die!  This is all theater!

3.  They didn’t comply with the fake police officers commands and therefore deserved it!

4.  They are not “real” Americans since they oppose dear leader.  He should pardon the shooter.

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Everyone here needs to know, remember, and be clear-eyed: by associating with any “opposition” to the Regime, you are putting your life at risk.
Your yard sign, your flag, your bumper sticker, your lawn presence at a political event, a Democrat office, all may make your life forfeit.
That is where we are. The truth is, we’ve been there for a while.
Know that the price of exercising your political rights may be your life. And don’t hesitate to do so.

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We’re in a civil war. If you think this is anything else, you’re an idiot.

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Everyone here needs to know, remember, and be clear-eyed: by associating with any “opposition” to the Regime, you are putting your life at risk.
Your yard sign, your flag, your bumper sticker, your lawn presence at a political event, a Democrat office, all may make your life forfeit.
That is where we are. The truth is, we’ve been there for a while.
Know that the price of exercising your political rights may be your life. And don’t hesitate to do so.

This is why my wife said “absolutely not” when I asked her if she wanted to go to the No Kings protest in downtown Dallas today.

We are so fucking fucked.
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Local reporter. 

After Hoffman's were shot - BPPD went to Hortman's home to check-a man dressed in a police uniform, was at the front door.Shot husband,shot at officers went into home.Officers tried to save him,used drones to see if suspect was in house.Melissa had been shot. Suspect ran out back https://t.co/YXDPOxN1BS

 

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1 minute ago, C-Man said:


This is why my wife said “absolutely not” when I asked her if she wanted to go to the No Kings protest in downtown Dallas today.

We are so fucking fucked.

I am going anyway. Fuck this regime.

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There's this too

Getting out in front of the story

You prolly won’t hear this part of the story and the shooter’s motive https://t.co/g9eHQCf2N4

 

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I am going anyway. Fuck this regime.

This. My grandfather went across an ocean and put his life on the line to fight for the republic against fascists. The LEAST we can do is exercise our constitutional rights that were bought and paid for with blood.
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THIS IS WHAT WE HAVE BEEN SCREAMING ABOUT. ANY PSYCHO CAN GO COSPLAY A COP RIGHT NOW BECAUSE OF WHAT THE BROWNSHIRTS IN ICE ARE DOING, WITH TACIT APPROVAL FROM THIS ADMINISTRATION. SICKENING AND TERRIFYING. [contains quote post or other embedded content]

 

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5 minutes ago, cactusflinthead said:

There's this too

Getting out in front of the story

You prolly won’t hear this part of the story and the shooter’s motive https://t.co/g9eHQCf2N4

 

CLARIFICATION: Rep. Melissa Hortman was the only Democrat to vote with Republicans to repeal MinnesotaCare for illegal immigrant adults. Sen. John Hoffman did not, but the bill still passed 68–65 in the House and 37–30 in the Senate.

 

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4 minutes ago, PenelopeWitherspoon said:

I am going anyway. Fuck this regime.

There are a million ways to die, and no one here gets out alive. Dying while standing for the right thing is far better than most endings. I’m not seeking it, and I’m no martyr, but I’ve made peace with that possible outcome.

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gunman also shot the dog, so maybe he is a cop

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There are a million ways to die, and no one here gets out alive. Dying while standing for the right thing is far better than most endings. I’m not seeking it, and I’m no martyr, but I’ve made peace with that possible outcome.

This. Message from our daughter overseas, acknowledging that we are still going: “Be careful. Have a plan. And thank you.”
Start something today, people. And don’t stop.
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3 minutes ago, Degenerate Gardner said:

There are a million ways to die, and no one here gets out alive. Dying while standing for the right thing is far better than most endings. I’m not seeking it, and I’m no martyr, but I’ve made peace with that possible outcome.

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My mindset.  I'm fighting for my daughter's future.

#34
Noem sends her regards

Noem. Head of “Homeland Security.” As her Regime successfully encourages violence against its political opponents.
Homeland Security is not here to protect you, if you oppose the Regime: it is here to see you dead.
#37

This is the result of Trump pardoning J6ers and paying off Ashli Babbitt’s family. Terrorists and people willing to commit political violence and murder are emboldened like never before 

#38
Just now, Hugo Stiglitz said:

My confidence isn’t high with Kash Patel and Dan Bongino working the case. 

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#39
29 minutes ago, hobbes2702 said:

That shit needs to be made public. I think we all know what it will say.

Yes, but there's also the aspect of not giving the shithead an audience.

We can't decide how much truth we want as a society.

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2 minutes ago, Iceman said:

Yes, but there's also the aspect of not giving the shithead an audience.

We can't decide how much truth we want as a society.

He got an audience already. The public needs to know why our politicians are being targeted for murder and what is driving those motivations. I’m sure it has nothing to do with the current guy in charge and his outright glee about similar situations.

Im pretty sure his manifesto isn’t going to be industrial society.

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Just now, hobbes2702 said:

He got an audience already. The public needs to know why our politicians are being targeted for murder and what is driving those motivations. I’m sure it has nothing to do with the current guy in charge and his outright glee about similar situations 

It bears repeating - TRUMP WANTED TO PARDON WITMERS ATTEMPTED KIDNAPPERS! He only backed off because Witmer said she opposed it, but who fucking knows with this asshole. Anything is on the table, ESPECIALLY if it ownz the libz

 

I would not be shocked one iota if the gunman ended up getting a Rittenhouse-type prosecution where they disallow any bit of negative contextual evidence, and narrowly charge him and botch the trial. 

#43

If this is at all coordinated, the "manifesto" is going to advance the narrative that this was antifa/false flag/leftist violence. 

#44
2 minutes ago, Chips O'Toole said:

If this is at all coordinated, the "manifesto" is going to advance the narrative that this was antifa/false flag/leftist violence. 

Take a break. People will surely gin up these conspiracy theories online but nothing about this morning’s press conferences show state level coordination or support 

#45
20 minutes ago, elfenix said:

gunman also shot the dog, so maybe he is a cop

Maybe republicans will come out against the murder of the dog.

Maybe.

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"Suspect ran out back.

Nice police work there, guys.

Unrelated:  Hortman was considered the 2nd-highest ranking Democrat in Minnesota.  This is not a Democrat who was angry about one vote.

#48
10 minutes ago, Chips O'Toole said:

If this is at all coordinated, the "manifesto" is going to advance the narrative that this was antifa/false flag/leftist violence. 

I’m sure a bunch of morons will think that. Who gives a shit what they think

#49
Just now, hobbes2702 said:

I’m sure a bunch of morons will think that. Who gives a shit what they think

well, republicans, for one

#50
30 minutes ago, elfenix said:

gunman also shot the dog, so maybe he is a cop

Before seeing this I was gonna say even money he's a cop. Now him being a cop is -150.

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