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Dem Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Shot In AZ (Update 4pm EST - Giffords Alive, Surgeons Optimistic)
tcrlaf | 1-8-11 | Fox News

Posted on 01/08/2011 10:30:27 AM PST by tcrlaf

Shot at point blank range in the head, in Tuscon


TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Arizona
KEYWORDS: arizona; gabriellegiffords; giffords; jaredloughner; outfoxed; tucson
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To: Marty62

I also worry the gunman may be tied to the Mexican drug gangs; remember the Mexican border at Nogales is only a few short hours’ drive south from Tuscon.


41 posted on 01/08/2011 10:44:31 AM PST by RayChuang88 (FairTax: America's economic cure)
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To: tcrlaf

Gabrielle Giffords

Gabrielle Giffords (June 8, 1970 - January 8 2011) was the U.S. Representative for Arizona's 8th congressional district. She is a member of the Democratic Party.

Congresswoman Giffords was shot in the head while at a public event in Tucson, Arizona grocery store on January 8, 2010.

She is the only member of the U.S. Congress whose spouse, astronaut Mark E. Kelly, is an active duty member of the U.S. military.[1]

Giffords is known as a strong proponent of solar energy as well as for her work to secure the border with Mexico.

42 posted on 01/08/2011 10:44:44 AM PST by blam
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To: null and void

Anything is possible and I don’t discount the tin foil yet. Generally, acts of political violence are more associated with the left than the right. These people just go bat shit crazy and can’t hold it in anymore.


43 posted on 01/08/2011 10:44:47 AM PST by Enterprise (TSA - The Silly Agency)
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To: tcrlaf

Thoughts and prayers for Rep. Giffords and her staff. Unfortunately, the MSM and lefty pols will use this as a call to re-examine the less than restrictive gun laws in AZ. It would be an added bonus to the left if the shooter were somehow linked to the tea party. If the shooter ends up being a left wing nutjob, the story will be buried.


44 posted on 01/08/2011 10:45:17 AM PST by American Infidel (Instead of vilifying success, try to emulate it)
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To: Marty62
"God help us if this shooter can be tied to TPM"

Where would that notion arise? Probably someone just saying the words over and over.


45 posted on 01/08/2011 10:45:24 AM PST by I see my hands (How's that ballot box working out for you?)
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To: tcrlaf

Did she vote for or against Nanzi for minority chief? What are her stands on immigration?


46 posted on 01/08/2011 10:46:12 AM PST by Mamzelle
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To: who knows what evil?

Nothing yet on AP breaking, Drudge Report, or Arizona Republic Web sites.


47 posted on 01/08/2011 10:46:26 AM PST by thecodont
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To: null and void

Gunman’s name will not be released if they are “undocumented” or one of those criminals, I mean terrorists. If gunman’s a typical American, the name will be released asap. If it was a hit, we may never know the i.d. and gunman will end up in witness protection program. Seriesly. Giffords is married to an ASTRONAUT. This is really bad.


48 posted on 01/08/2011 10:47:17 AM PST by floriduh voter (Fire Janet Napolitano and All the czars)
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To: Professional Engineer
or they need a martyr.

Or that.

It's a bit early to speculate, but very hard not to...

49 posted on 01/08/2011 10:47:26 AM PST by null and void (We are now in day 718 of our national holiday from reality. - 0bama really isn't one of US.)
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To: tcrlaf

Prayers up for all. Awful.

My first thought on motive? The updated Weather Underground/SDS/assorted other bomb-throwing radicals aiming to pin it on the tea party.


50 posted on 01/08/2011 10:48:08 AM PST by bootless (Never Forget. Never Again. (PursuingLiberty.com))
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To: jazminerose
Well, the DUmmies already have made their decision:

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51 posted on 01/08/2011 10:48:20 AM PST by raybbr (Someone who invades another country is NOT an immigrant - illegal or otherwise.)
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To: tcrlaf

Prayers up. 11 others also shot as of 1147 MST.


52 posted on 01/08/2011 10:48:21 AM PST by Nuc 1.1 (Liberals aren't Patriots. Remember 1789!)
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To: newheart
Guess who will get the blame?

Four random messages on Twitter:

favabean05 favabean05 .@SarahPalinUSA Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was on your "target list". Are you happy now? Is this the 2nd Amendment Remedy you wanted?

akuma_river Brandelyn I hope Palin is happy. Her followers are taking out her enemies. IsCongresswoman Giffords the first of many? Will #wikileaks be next?

GottaLaff GottaLaff by officiallyben UPDATED: #Giffords was on Palin's "target" map:http://usat.ly/e4NSjp Now shot http://bit.ly/dMXLyO 2nd Amend remedy?

eugeniedfranval eugeniedfranval RT @buckyturco As noted by @AnnaHolmes, CongresswomanGabrielle Giffords was on Sarah Palin's political hit list.http://twitpic.com/3o769y

53 posted on 01/08/2011 10:48:33 AM PST by newheart (Please don't shoot at the thermonuclear weapons. --Vic Deakins)
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To: Marty62

“God help us if this shooter can be tied to TPM.”

It won’t be. TPMers have SELF CONTROL. They are angry but they have RESEPCT for the rule of law and this wouldn’t be right.

As for feeling bad for a baby killing adovcate and other vile things ... one less doesn’t upset me. If I had lived during HItler’s time, I would also not be upset when he took his own life. I just can’t FEEL BAD for vile people. I won’t physically harm them but again, I don’t FEEL BAD for vile people when BAD things happen to them.


54 posted on 01/08/2011 10:48:35 AM PST by nmh (Intelligent people recognize Intelligent Design (God).)
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To: tcrlaf

According to an internet search, she appears to be tough on border security. That gives me my thought as to who will end up being the guilty group.


55 posted on 01/08/2011 10:48:43 AM PST by richmwill
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To: null and void

Wouldn’t be the first time. Wonder which DU user name the assailant used?


56 posted on 01/08/2011 10:48:48 AM PST by wally_bert (It's sheer elegance in its simplicity! - The Middleman)
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To: blam
Gabrielle Giffords (June 8, 1970 - January 8 2011)

- January 8 2011)

Dash? As in dead?

57 posted on 01/08/2011 10:49:38 AM PST by null and void (We are now in day 718 of our national holiday from reality. - 0bama really isn't one of US.)
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To: thecodont

msnbc is already running with the “crazy upset with Gov” line.


58 posted on 01/08/2011 10:49:55 AM PST by Marty62 (Marty 60)
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To: newheart
She’s a Democrat. Guess who will get the blame.

If this is the lady who was on fox yesterday....she is a blue dog that left the repub party.

According to wikipedia both pro gun and pro abortion.

If that is the case it could be anyone that shot her.

Prayers for her and all the victims.

59 posted on 01/08/2011 10:49:58 AM PST by Kakaze (Exterminate Islamofacism and apologize for nothing....except not doing it sooner!)
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To: tcrlaf

This isn’t how it’s done. Not in America anyway. Damn!


60 posted on 01/08/2011 10:50:08 AM PST by FlingWingFlyer (Repealing ObamaCare is the next "Big ****ing Deal"! Let's Roll!!!!)
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