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-misanthroptimist

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4. Why didn't some step out in front of him while he was running?

Reply to BlueWaveNeverEnd (Original post)

Fri May 1, 2026, 05:18 PM

May 1

One of them could have at least stuck out a foot and tripped him. Instead, they all got out of his way and reached for his gun. Some of them simply retreated.

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Clearer video released of shooter taking security by surprise [View all] BlueWaveNeverEnd May 1 OP

It looks like security was listening to "Up against the wall, mother firetruckers" too seriously. GreenWave May 1 #1

Why did this remind me of the Keystone Cops? BlueKota May 1 #2

I didn't see anything coming from the barrel of the shotgun, and absolutely no recoil. patphil May 1 #3

You don't need to fire to be convicted of attempting an assassination. MichMan May 1 #7

in this case you dont even need to be on the same floor in the same room nt msongs May 1 #8

When you travel across the country armed with two guns and write a manifesto, probably pretty clear about your intent. MichMan May 1 #9

I'm questioning if he actually shot the guy who was wounded. patphil May 1 #10

Why didn't some step out in front of him while he was running? -misanthroptimist May 1 #4

worst hoax ever. TheProle May 1 #5

Proud graduates of the Kash Patel School of Goofing at Work? struggle4progress May 1 #6