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Fmr. Senator Claims Gunman Was ‘Angry’ Over Obamacare Repeal
- Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:03am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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Former Senator Bob Kerrey (D-Nebraska) appeared on Don Imus’s show this morning and made the unfounded accusation that Arizona gunman Jared Loughner was motivated by talk of repealing Obamacare (at about 2:00 below):
(H/T: Gateway Pundit)
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Comments (137)
Kisha
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:25amHe does seem reasonable accept for the point that he tried to make that one of the reasons that the shooter did this atrocity was a direct result of health care repeal. Come on… No one has any factual basis for this at all! I think the left is trying to reflect their anger onto this kid who did this!
Report Post »Silat
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:25amIf a liberal can’t take their daily, they blame a conservative talk show host!
Report Post »I can’t find my flashlight, damn that Palin!!!!
Alvin691
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:25amIt appears that Bob was hanging out with Jared sharing bong hits.
Report Post »Lion420
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:27amI take offense, dude…potheads are generally not stupid or liars, so comparing us to democrats is highly offensive.
Report Post »dadadadio
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:23amSo, if he was so angry about the prospect of Obamacare repeal, why on earth did he try to kill a congresswoman who SUPPORTED it? This is bringing out the idiot in a lot of people, including former Sen Kerry, and most other flamethrowing leftwingers like BJT141.
Report Post »amerbur
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:41amGood point. This fact is irrelevant. The man was irrational and violent before the Tea Party movement began. Logic and truth however, may only prevail in the long run. For those who believe in peace and truth, we can stand together, and in the long run, we will prevail – sticks and stones……….
Report Post »Lion420
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:23amThis story right here tells all the fools crying “stop with the politics’ to SHUT-UP! This is entirely driven by politics. Forgetting that, and not helping others to see it, is a mistake. I am sick and tired of allowing the lying left to control the dialogue. This is a Reichstag fire. They made the mess, people got hurt, and we need to let people see that. If we don’t, we‘ll be running into these creeps for years telling us how this was Glenn’s fault or Palin’s fault. A little girl was murdered by this LEFTIST animal! We can not let that fact slip away.
Report Post »jerryod1627
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:21amHow can so many people live in the dream world that these people do?
Report Post »fromthedepths
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 1:02pma carefully calculated mixture of alcohol, xanax, vicodin and pot would be my guess.
Report Post »Bill Wallace
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:21amGlad the Dems got this instance completely covered.
The crazy dude did it because:
1. He didn’t like ObamaCare;
Report Post »2. He like ObamaCare;
3. He visited Sarah Palins website;
4 A big black dog told him to kill people.
TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:19amThe libs have all received their “talking points” memos for this week. We have to beat these people at the polling place EVERY time, from now on; otherwise, we lose our country. Please educate your kids!
Report Post »Silat
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:16amHiiitler was a tea party member!!!! hahahahahah What a bunch of crap!
Report Post »jflyguy
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:15amHey, let’s get our facts before we start placing blame. Meanwhile, pray for those affected in this shooting.
Report Post »Midwest Blonde
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 3:20pmFact 1, several people died in Saturday’s shooting.
Fact 2, Loughner was the shooter.
What else REALLY matters??
Report Post »Eagle07
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:15amSo he was in the liberal minority that likes Obozocare so now we can blame obozo for the shooting because if he and the dimwits didn‘t push it through then he wouldn’t be mad because we don’t want it.
Report Post »bjt141
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:14amNow let me show you what all of you Glenn Beckies do….ready here we go
Oh, I am on that person’s team and they said it so it must be true, I guess the shooter really was angry over healthcare, I’m gonna go repeat it 20,000 times to anyone who will listen without actually finding out if it’s true.
What I did right there is what you people do with anything that comes out of Glenn Beck’s mouth. It’s called nonsense
Report Post »etshoney
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:19amTHERE IS ONE DIFFERENCE HERE……Glenn has FACTS to back up what he says…….What facts do these people have to back up their OPINIONS? HUGE DIFFERENCE!
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:21am@BJT
Differences = Beckies have the facts, solid facts to back up their information and positions; this Senator has only made up facts, nothing he has said can be supported with PROOF!!!
Report Post »swalt
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:24amTypical ******* rhetoric. Don’t you people realize that every time you open your mouths you prove how mentally challenged you are?
Report Post »cykonas
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:41amI have to say up front that I consider myself a “Beckie” in that I listen and/or watch GB almost daily. I honestly can’t hear what the rest of you are hearing. Kerrey sounded pretty reasonable to me. He did say the maybe the guy was upset over healthcare, but with his next breath he said he didn’t know anything for sure except the guy was insane. Maybe I‘m the one that’s wrong, but I can‘t see anything to beef about here except that the Blaze headline makes you think that it’s a much more emphatic indictment than what I heard. Are the rest of you sure you listened to the full audio, or did you just read the headline and a little of the text?
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:56amcykonas
Report Post »There was no reason to insert the immigration nor the healthcare issue into this. When you make a supposition then retract it most people who are looking for any reason behind this crime will latch onto this misinformation if they are not informed of the truth. The man should not interject politics into this when he has no facts. He is trying to paint the shooter as a right wing nut.
BlazingInSC
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 12:20pmAnother thing Beck does is encourage people to NOT TAKE HIS WORD and to LEARN FOR THEMSELVES — instead of insisting you believe what they say simply because they said it from their elevated positions of authority.
Report Post »cykonas
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 12:23pm@Kate
With all due respect I think you‘re hearing things that aren’t there. Imus asks him if he thinks it’s a good idea to suspend business in the House. He replies that he does think it’s a good idea especially since healthcare was something this guy was mad about. Then he says that he knows that real problem is that the guy is troubled, or insane, and says we shouldn’t pay any attention to whatever his politics are. That isn’t anywhere close to an insertion on my part. Nor did I take it that he was attempting to present it as a fact. He admitted that he didn’t know for sure; who could?
I’ve posted on two other related stories what you are suggesting. The Sheriff, and Rep. Brady are totally irresponsible, for different reasons, in their statements. But, I don’t see it here. I’m just not someone who needs one hundred percent agreement from someone else to be able to see their point. I like fair and balanced. Many time I see the prevailing attitude here as agree with me or you’re unbalanced (or worse). But, like I also said in my first post, I could be wrong.
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 1:38pmCYKONAS, I was just answering your question as I understood it, you asked I answered. Why mention immigration or healthcare legislation? No reason for it except to get it in the conversation.
Report Post »LearnFromTheGiants
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:14amI was angry when Obamacare was passed into law. Was I supposed to shoot somebody or just vote the Democratic politicians out of office? I voted and replaced the Government-First politicians with People-First politicians. Works for me.
Report Post »tketterer
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:13amIn one breath he did it because of his anger over the repeal of healthcare, in the next breath he was nuts and we shouldn’t politicize it. Spoken like a true politician.
Report Post »Lana40
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:13amWhen the truth comes out, alot of people will have egg on their face for spouting things they don’t know.
Report Post »Lesterp
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 12:17pmNope, They will ignore the facts as usual!
Report Post »jhonjhonson1
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:12amAnother (D) talking out their ass
Report Post »dealer@678
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:12amLiberalism is a mental disorder and this Senator proves it
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:12amWhat the heck does the immigratoin debate have to do with this? Nothing.
Report Post »What the heck does the healthcare bill have to do with this? Nothing
These senators need to stop using this tragedy for their own political gains.
123abc
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:10amI swear, these folks are just making stuff up left and right!!!! And they have the mainstream media on their side plus the super liberal Pima Co. Sheriff. Unbelievable.
Report Post »bassist237
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:10amI suppose that is because he spoke with him (loughner) directly to learn this information. Where is the fact to back up this claim?
Report Post »912828Buckeye
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:10amJared is a NUT!… Period.
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:08amYou would think if Sen Kerrey was so close to the shooter that he knew his motivation that he would have prevented this from happening. Very disappointing, Senator.
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:20amAgreed with you there across the board.
Hypothetical: If he knew the guy so well, then he could have tipped off the authorities to what his intentions were…having failed to do so, then makes him accompliced to the actions that have taken place.
So this Senator needs to shut up on subjects he knows absolutely nothing about.
@Grandmaof5
Good morning, hope all is well in Florida.
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 1:47pmSnowleopard, back ‘atcha! Raining here and then will turn cold again. Spent part of the morning trying to catch two dogs that apparently escaped their yard (speed limit 55mph in front of my house) and was finally successful. Hope their owners will claim them soon as the youngster is far too curious about my cats to suit me.
Report Post »Very sad the events of the weekend and brings life suddenly back to reality, and not in a good way. I wish the bickering would stop, but I know it is just part of our environment now, even thought it makes me sad to think this is the way my grandchildren will learn about life – certainly not like their parents did.
Have a good afternoon and I’ll continue to keep up with you. God bless
JohnQTaxpayer
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:07amBob, put down the crack pipe and get help
Report Post »cessna152
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:07amUmmm… the guy was a NUTJOB… period, end of story!
Report Post »mamawalker
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:27amabsolutely…he is a sick person…but the right can not and should not sit back this time and take the blame being placed on Sarah Palin, Fox News, Rush, Glenn, etc. All those involved and the entire country are in my prayers.
Report Post »bleuze
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 12:41pmYes, he was a nut job. I do not think that healthcare had been passed in 2007! Also, if the left wants to blame the right, maybe they should look at themselves. Afterall, the left has called for violence and the violent overthrow of the govenment!
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:05amOld story methods of the left; if you have no facts and solid information to fit your agenda, then just make it up and present it loudly as the truth…especially when it only is true within your own deluded views of the world.
Report Post »politicschick
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:10amSo is this what Obummer means by never wasting a good tragedy? Sounds like Van Jones’s “Top down. Bottom up. Inside out” strategy. Jones says by using this strategy the government will save us from ourselves….or will they? Unfortunately, if acts of tragic violence like this don’t stop, we may all end up finding out, some of us unwillingly.
Report Post »Stuck_in_CA
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:16amAnother old fool crawls out from the left side of a rock.
SHOESHINEBOY
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:18amWhere is the Proof…Where is the FACTS To back this up..Provide poof and facts in writing or verbal statements made by the Shooter that, without any doubt, prooves what you are saying Mr. Kerney…If you do not have positive proof, then this is more lies and baseless talking points. Again, provide the proof.
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:28amThis is probably why so much of the shooters internet stuff has been scrubbed. The loons are trying to hide the nonpolitical nature of his rants so they can mold him into a conservative nut job.
Report Post »buckj1013@q.com
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:31amDo these people not realize that most Americans have brains?
Report Post »This young man was a radical liberal….what did he read? His good friend was on Tv this AM and stated same; and that is he was a liberal.
Timothy McVeigh came from a strong Liberal Democratic bacground as well. He wore Union hats and jackets so the Newspaper in his area stated.
The man who flew into the IRS last summer was sympathetic to Democrats per his wife.
Are these left wingers trying to divert att’n from the FACTS…we think so.
We come from generations of Democrats, however left the party due to the chronic fabricating,
and the lack of respect for life a few yrs ago.. Democratic party has been hijacked by the far left liberal loons…and we won’t be a part of crap like that.
snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:35am@Politic and Untamable
Dead on; they are seeking, most likely, to use the lack of information to substantiate their own sets of claims and theories; mind you, there also is the chance the investigators have asked these sights to hold the information from the public until all aspects of the investigation are completed, and until the possible usage of them in mental evaluations and possible court evidence have been determined.
Report Post »hud
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:41amKerry, Stupnick, Obummer,hoyer, and the band plays on——————————–
Report Post »Reagan/DeMint.disciple
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:43amHow in HECK does he know why that idiot Loughner carried out his evil deed ? How does he know that it was about “ talk ” of the repeal of this healthcare monstrosity ? Was that stated somewhere ? Please help me out if I missed something somewhere ? If Loughner said that and I am wrong, can someone correct me please ?
Report Post »Reagan/DeMint.disciple
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:50am@SHOESHINEBOY , Exactly , remember they and Bloomberg did the very same thing about the Christmas day bomber… It‘s always the same and then they never retract their statements or apologize because once it’s out there ,IT’S OUT THERE, and very hard to get rid of ..When people that are hardly into politics hear something like this that becomes truth to them.. Even so as far to defend it, when someone else disagrees with them, and tells them the truth.. They’ll say .no, no this was because of this or that and it was a lie to begin with.. Amazing !!
Report Post »DisillusionedDaily
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 11:52amThis is almost as bad as the accusation that he was “inspired by the Tea Party” that was broadcast less than two hours after the shooting. No proof needed! Just jump in front of a TV camera and make any accusation you care to! They will broadcast it!
Report Post »CultureWarriors
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 12:22pmWell if true, just more proof Liberalism is a mental disorder of depravity. So what is Bob saying? …Don’t repeal an unconstitutional, economy destroying, job killing, nightmare or more left wing loons will go on a killing spree? Is that a threat Bob? I have a better idea, let’s make all Democrats register so the Feds can keep an eye on them.
Report Post »chazman
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 12:47pmJackass!!
Report Post »Cobra Blue
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 12:58pmThe rants and accusations of the liberal progressive only continue to fan the flames of violence in this country. They want violence so they do everything they can to push people toward it. The left is not far from making public dissent criminal. All they need is the prefect event. And if they have to they will creat one if necessary. THEN…what will you do? Will you stand on the Constitution So Help Me God or run to your bathrooms and close the door when speaking out? Think this is not going to happen?
Report Post »GeauxAlready
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 1:00pmThis crap is why he is a Former Senator
Report Post »ilovethiscountry
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 1:04pmImus said Kerrey I reasonable? I’m not a huge fan of Imus but I thought he was amarter than that.A reasonable person would not make tha comments about Obamacare that he made. Unfounded comments.
Report Post »lionslayer44
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 1:15pmshoeshine the left believes he who talks the loudest gets heard regarless whether or not its the truth. before the 08 elections they were probably right but today the people are waking up. the left will make anything up to fit their agenda.
Report Post »River0
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 1:39pm“You don’t ever want a crisis to go to waste; it’s an opportunity to do important things that you would otherwise avoid.”
– Rahm Emanuel
Report Post »dominke
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 2:23pmKerry is another liberal who can spread lies and the dem will fall for it. I know some liberals who hate the OBAMA CARE. They are hard working americans who dont want to support the lazy in this country.
Report Post »mill
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 2:35pmIf we want to change something…how about the need to state checkable facts when people spout off like Kerrey, or Rep Brady. Lets see the facts that they are using. \
It should be a law…checkable, immediate facts…not “ i think”…or “it could have’ etc
Report Post »independentvoteril
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 3:48pmI know many that are lefties.. they aren’t buying the left BS this time.. they were stung to many times by the lies already coming to fruit.. and that would include healthcare they are finding will be their worst nightmare.. well maybe they aren’t as far left as I thought.. more on the left are moving all the way to the right.. they will now be bring up the bottom with a whole lot less people.. as we sit and watch they will turn on each other.. since no one will play into their scheme..
Report Post »DaytonConserve
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 6:31pmThese “throw away” lines stated by politicians and others in the media should be thrown away and never used.
Report Post »MozarkDawg
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 9:09pm>ilovethiscountry
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 1:04pm
Imus said Kerrey I reasonable? I’m not a huge fan of Imus but I thought he was amarter than that.A reasonable person would not make tha comments about Obamacare that he made. Unfounded comments.
*****
Imus goes along with whatever is said by one of his buddies, he is the ultimate kiss-a**. The first thing anyone should have said to Kerrey is “And you know this how?” Considering the dope sherrif was complaining that Loughner isn‘t cooperating and a later news story said he won’t be speaking outside the courtroom, I don’t see as how ANYONE is able to ascribe a motive to the guy. I think I saw my first Adam-12 episode back when I was 7 years old, I have the Miranda stuff memorized, Pete Malloy’s voice in my head reciting, “You have the right to remain SILENT.” (Emphasis:mine)
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