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Somebody find and smash the amulet, please?
No power in the 'verse can stop me.
River ,'War Stories'
Natter 76: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Foaminess
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Karl - Oct 27, 2018 7:54:30 am PDT #1220 of 30019
I adore all you motherfuckers so much -- PMM.
Laura - Oct 27, 2018 8:04:35 am PDT #1221 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
Okay, I seriously have to back away from the news coverage and swim for an hour or so. That orange POS in the White House actually said things might have been different if people inside the synagogue had been armed. I just can't.
Vonnie K - Oct 27, 2018 8:05:30 am PDT #1222 of 30019
Kiss me, my girl, before I'm sick.
Hiya, I don't usually come to Natter, but thought I'd check in given what's going on. I live in the neighborhood - the synagogue is about 8-9 blocks away from my place. University of Pittsburgh sent out an emergency alarm as soon as there was news about the shooting so I've been staying put, chewing on my nails.
It really is a beautiful neighborhood, and the synagogue is in the heart of a very old, vibrant Jewish community in the city. I am heartsick. But the even more terrible thing is that... I am not even that surprised that yet another bigot shot up a place of worship, even if it's in my backyard. This country is so fucking broken.
Sue - Oct 27, 2018 8:11:56 am PDT #1223 of 30019
hip deep in pie
The news is so heartbreaking.
flea - Oct 27, 2018 8:17:16 am PDT #1224 of 30019
information libertarian
The current president tweeted something stupid about how if the synagogue had had appropriate defenses this wouldn't have happened, but I am willing to bet money that the synagogue had security, probably off-duty cops, because every synagogue I know well always has security for services for exactly this fucking reason.
msbelle - Oct 27, 2018 8:17:35 am PDT #1225 of 30019
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
oh Vonnie. hard to be so close. be safe.
sj - Oct 27, 2018 8:28:51 am PDT #1226 of 30019
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Vonnie, I'm so sorry take care.
Vonnie K - Oct 27, 2018 8:51:02 am PDT #1227 of 30019
Kiss me, my girl, before I'm sick.
Thanks, all. The shooter is in custody -- he sustained injuries and was sent to one of the local trauma hospitals. Ugh, can you imagine being assigned to provide medical care to that piece of shit.
I think I'll try to venture out rather than tying myself into knots staying inside.
Sheryl - Oct 27, 2018 9:30:10 am PDT #1228 of 30019
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Ugh people...
Got some errands done. Mr. S got a haircut, Gary did early voting and I got passport photos taken. Really don't like the picture, as the "neutral expression" makes it look like a mug shot.
Karl - Oct 27, 2018 9:47:13 am PDT #1229 of 30019
I adore all you motherfuckers so much -- PMM.
Vonnie, all love and comfort to you. It's good to see your pixels; I just wish it weren't for such an awful reason.
Laura, I fully support you in stepping away and getting some air.
All of you are very much in my thoughts. I wish I had more and better words to say.