"Today's cowardly attack on Members of Congress, congressional staff, and law enforcement officers was an assault on all of us, and I condemn it in the strongest possible terms." - Nita Lowey, NY

"I am sickened by this despicable act. Let me be as clear as I can be: Violence of any kind is unacceptable in our society and I condemn this action in the strongest possible terms." - Bernie Sanders

He's probably one of the few rappers they've a) heard of and b) are sure is still alive.

Eh, I think it conveys the basic sentiment.

Sounds kinda like Men in Black: "A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky dangerous animals and you know it."

I don't think there was any danger of that. Certainly not enough to warrant quoting him at length.

Oh, shit, there goes the planet.

So in your version of history, every single person who took offense to the "guns and religion" comment was a peaceful, nonpartisan, embracer of diversity right up until the moment Obama opened his mouth, and suddenly decided the mean ol' elitist left hated them? Sorry, I'm not buying it.

I'm so glad you turned up to help us elevate our discourse.

Still waiting for a substantive answer to the question, dude.

Then please explain how a president who entered office with a surprising amount of Republican and right-leaning independent voter support, who repeatedly expressed his desire to reach across the aisle, and who met with immediate Congressional opposition that said Congressional members have proudly admitted to on every…

I suppose it's possible that things have sunk to a level where the American public can't distinguish between someone directly advocating punching and age-old political metaphors about fighting back against the opposition, but despite everything, I still can't muster that level of cynicism.

It certainly provides some interesting insights into whoever's behind this guy, though.

Not that it matters or that anyone will pay attention, but the shooter declared himself done with the Democrats after Bernie lost.

The fact the guy responsible for this morning is dead?

I'm guessing that's a fixed point.

You realize posting that just makes those of us who didn't feel the need to check his comment history to confirm that stuff was there suffer, right?

Step away from here, then. I've been following the updates from my friends in D.C., and King and Collins do not represent the majority view. Neither does this thread.

If so, you're the first one I've met who calls themselves a "leftist."

Let's set aside the "killing is wrong, period" ethical objections for the moment. What exactly do you think this would do to stop the healthcare plan? It's not going to persuade legislators to rethink their votes, instead of doubling down "because otherwise the terrorists win." It's not going to stop the districts…