NY Times report said that the shooter went up behind her, where she stood behind a table greeting constituents. The report says the shooter aimed at her head from about a foot away and fired several rounds. I don't know how she's still in surgery, much less talking on the way in. A miracle.
Tara: That was funny if you've studied Taglarin mystic rites and... are a total dork... Riley: Then how come Xander didn't laugh?
'Selfless'
Natter 67: Overriding Vetoes
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, nail polish, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
javachik - Jan 08, 2011 10:24:35 am PST #15570 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
tommyrot - Jan 08, 2011 10:26:26 am PST #15571 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Oh god, bon. I've been waiting for this to happen. Times article: [link]
Yeah, can't say I'm surprised.
I wonder if this will have any effect on the rhetoric of the Right....
javachik - Jan 08, 2011 10:27:43 am PST #15572 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
Tommy, I imagine it will encourage them to stay on course.
sumi - Jan 08, 2011 10:27:56 am PST #15573 of 30001
Art Crawl!!!
What are the U.S. Capitol police? Are they a special unit just for congress?
Hil R. - Jan 08, 2011 10:31:19 am PST #15574 of 30001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
US Capitol Police [link]
Throughout the years, our primary responsibilities have remained the same. Our main focus still lies in protecting life and property; preventing, detecting, and investigating criminal acts; and enforcing traffic regulations throughout a large complex of congressional buildings, parks, and thoroughfares. Additionally, we are responsible for protecting Members of Congress, Officers of the United States Senate, United States House of Representatives, and their families. We serve these individuals throughout the entire United States, its territories and possessions, and throughout the District of Columbia.
shrift - Jan 08, 2011 10:31:47 am PST #15575 of 30001
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
Um, in less horrifying news, I drugged myself with DayQuil and Mucinex this morning and had a good brunch with a friend. Then we went to Target, where I bought component cables, air filters, rum, pomegranate blueberry juice, and Fast & Furious and Archer on DVD. Got plenty of exercise.
Now I'm going to put my inside pants back on and be lazy.
sumi - Jan 08, 2011 10:32:18 am PST #15576 of 30001
Art Crawl!!!
Thanks, Hil.
From the Washington Post:
A hospital spokesperson told CNN that nine people had arrived and that all were in critical or serious condition, including a child.
javachik - Jan 08, 2011 10:35:23 am PST #15577 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
18 shot, 6 deceased, according to Rick Something, a sheriff being interviewed in CNN right now.
Lee - Jan 08, 2011 10:35:57 am PST #15578 of 30001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
rum,
You can buy rum at your target? I think we are still beer and wine only.
shrift - Jan 08, 2011 10:37:59 am PST #15579 of 30001
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
You can buy rum at your target?
I knew mine was applying for a liquor license, but I thought it was going to be beer and wine only. Apparently not!