A data-based solution for America’s bloody gun epidemic

 

A data-based solution for America's bloody gun epidemic (nypost.com)  "Tighter background checks. Red-flag laws. An assault-weapons ban. Bans on high-capacity ammunition magazines. 

""Democrats push the same set of policy prescriptions after each horrific mass shooting like Tuesday’s massacre of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Each time, Republicans claim that the problem isn’t guns, take umbrage at infringing upon Americans’ Second Amendment rights and stymie any move to even try to prevent future carnage.

""But as we suffer through yet another anguishing episode in our epidemic of gun violence, unique to the US, it’s time for a new idea — one based in evidence and data. Age-based restrictions that keep guns away from young men offer our best hope for addressing a genuine crisis and saving lives.

""There is one glaring connection between the Uvalde massacre and the racist shooting of 10 at a Buffalo supermarket on May 14: Both shooters were 18-year-old men. And this isn’t unusual. The shooter who killed 17 at a Florida high school in 2018? A 19-year-old man. The killer who ended nine lives in a Charleston, SC, church in 2015? A 21-year-old man. And it was a 20-year-old man who took 26 lives at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut in 2012, only months after a 24-year-old man killed 12 and wounded 58 in Aurora, Colo. 

""This pattern isn’t limited to mass shootings. While those between the ages of 14 and 24 constituted a little more than 16% of the population between 1980 and 2008, they were responsible for over 48% of the murders. Overall, those 18 to 24 consistently had the highest offending rate over the 28-year period. And the overwhelming majority of those responsible for homicides were male.

"The rate of suicide attempts is also highest between ages 14 and 21.

" 'There are good reasons for these statistics: The frontal lobe and other parts of the brain responsible for impulse and emotional control and judgment do not fully mature until roughly age 25 or 26. Additionally, 75% of people who develop psychiatric disorders will do so by 24, while the peak onset of psychotic disorders in men is just under 25.". . .

Our greatest public health crisis? The angry young American male (nypost.com)

Abbott: 'Livid' About Being 'Misled' on Uvalde Shooting

O'Rourke has to be dancing with joy

" Texas Gov. Greg Abbott claims he was “misled” and given “inaccurate information” on law enforcement’s response to the mass shooting at an Uvalde elementary school. 

"Earlier this week, Abbott praised police for the quick response, but after learning it took them more than 40 minutes to get inside the classroom as parents desperately begged for them to intervene, Abbott said he is “livid” at what happened. 

"During a press conference, the governor said “I was on this very stage two days ago, and I was telling the public information that had been told to me [by law enforcement]…as everybody has learned, the information I was given turned out in part to be inaccurate. I was absolutely livid about that.”

"He continued to say the situation is under investigation by the FBI and the Texas Rangers to get to the “bottom of every fact with absolute certainty.” 

“ 'My expectation is that as we speak and in every minute going forward, law enforcement is going to earn the trust of the public by doing exactly what they’re supposed to do from this point on.” . . .

Biden raises eyebrows by saying North Korea stood with the US against Russia and whispering 'I am your Commander in Chief' during Naval Academy speech

 North Korea has so far refused to engage with the Biden White House in denuclearization talks. Biden told reporters last week in a trip to South Korea and Japan. 

Daily Mail Online  "President Biden mistakenly claimed Friday in his commencement address to graduates at the Naval Academy that North Korea side with the U.S. against Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. 

" 'Did anybody think, when I called for sanctions against Russia, in addition to NATO, did Australia, Japan, North Korea, some of the [Association of Southeast Asian Nations] countries would stand up and support those sanctions?' Biden asked the more than 1,200 midshipmen in the class of 2022. 

"Biden charged Russian President Vladimir Putin with trying to wipe out Ukraine's culture. 

'Not only is he trying to take over Ukraine, he's really trying to wipe out the culture and identity of the Ukrainian people - attacking schools, nurseries, hospitals, museums, with no other purpose,' he said.

"He called it a 'direct assault on a fundamental tenets of rule based international order.'

"The president used his classic stage whisper to remind the class: 'I'm your commander-in-chief.' . . .

More Lies: Joe Biden Falsely Claims He Was Appointed to the Naval Academy in 1965 (VIDEO) (thegatewaypundit.com)

. . ."President Biden told graduating midshipmen at the Naval Academy Friday that he applied to the school in 1965 — but a quick check of his biography shows problems with the story.

"Biden said he applied to Annapolis with a letter from then-Delaware Sen. J. Caleb Boggs, but the year he cited — 1965 — is the same year he graduated from the University of Delaware. The academy doesn’t offer graduate degrees.

"It’s unclear if Biden has told the story before, but it surprised political journalists who have covered his many campaigns and his presidency. Biden’s 2008 autobiography “Promises to Keep” does not mention the Naval Academy.

"The US military was heavily involved in the Vietnam War by the mid-1960s and had Biden attended the academy, he would have had to serve in the Navy upon graduation.

"Biden received five student draft deferments during his four years at the University of Delaware and subsequent three years at Syracuse University College of Law.

After Biden graduated law school in 1968, he reportedly was deemed unfit for military service by citing childhood asthma. His memoir doesn’t mention the condition while describing his football exploits or his work as a lifeguard. A report released in November by his doctor also doesn’t mention asthma.

"Biden has a habit of seeking to relate to his audiences by sharing questionable anecdotes about his personal experiences — as well as making false or exaggerated claims.".

MOST school shooters behave the same way BEFORE they attack

 Daily Mail Online   "After school shootings, I'm often asked 'what is the profile of school shooter?'

"It's human nature to want to understand why bad things happen – in large part so we can figure out how to avoid them in the future.

"With over 20 years of experience studying school shootings, interviewing shooters in prison, and managing thousands of active threat cases, here's what I can tell you about school shooters in the U.S.

Author Marisa Randazzo, Ph.D. is the former chief research psychologist for the U.S. Secret Service

"There was no accurate or useful profile of a school shooter – meaning no common demographic or external characteristics that described all or most of the school shooters.

"This information comes from research conducted primarily by the U.S. Secret Service and FBI.

"However, the behavior of school shooters is very similar and it suggests that many of these killers can be stopped before they decide to attack.

"Here's how:

"First, most school shooters planned their attacks in advance - sometimes for weeks, months, or even years before actually carrying out the shooting.

"Their behavior followed a similar progression: (i) they came up with an idea to do harm, (ii) they planned it out in more detail (sometimes researching previous school shootings for guidance or inspiration), (iii) they prepared for the attack, meaning they got the weapon(s) and other gear they intended to use to do harm, and (iv) they carried out the shooting.

"In the field of behavioral threat assessment, we refer to this behavioral progression as the 'pathway to violence.'" . . .

Marisa Randazzo, Ph.D. is the former chief research psychologist for the U.S. Secret Service and Executive Director for the Ontic Center of Excellence, which specializes in threat assessment & threat management

Obama Slammed For Invoking George Floyd After School Tragedy: ‘One Of The Worst Tweets In History’

 The Daily Wire  "Former Democrat President Barack Obama faced backlash online Wednesday afternoon after he invoked George Floyd following the school shootings that happened on Tuesday in Texas.

"Obama’s remarks come after an 18-year-old Latino male stormed Robb Elementary School in Uvalde and opened fire on students, killing at least 19 children, before a nearby U.S. Border Patrol agent rushed into the building and killed the suspect.

"“As we grieve the children of Uvalde today, we should take time to recognize that two years have passed since the murder of George Floyd under the knee of a police officer,” Obama tweeted. “His killing stays with us all to this day, especially those who loved him.”

"Obama continued by promoting his leftist My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, which seeks to force police departments to “reimagine policing.”

"Notable responses to Obama included:

"Ben Shapiro, The Daily Wire: “What in the world does the former have to do with the latter?”

"Jason Whitlock, The Blaze: “Let’s stand George Floyd on the dead bodies of slaughtered children. This is one of the worst tweets in history.”

"Harry Khachatrian, The Washington Examiner: “Innocent children gunned down in an elementary school is absolutely not comparable to a criminal being wrongly killed by police mid-arrest.”

"Kira Davis, political commentator: “Not a single grieving parent today gives a rip about what happened to Floyd or anyone right now. For crying out loud. This is not the time to be advertising for your favorite activist group. How utterly vile.”

"Harrison Fields, communications director for Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL): “Despicable. Floyd had his moment, literally a summer of protest and anarchy devoted to his memory. The evil man that murdered him will spend the rest of his life in jail. Now is the time to remember the 22 innocent souls that were senselessly massacred in TX. When they go low?' ”. . .

 Biden and Obama step on Uvalde victims to remember George Floyd – HotAir

We expect more from our presidents, past and present. Joe Biden delivered a horrendous speech on Tuesday night, hours after the unspeakable happened – again. He began his speech in the mode of comforter-in-chief, as was his task at hand. Then he veered off into selfishly injecting himself into it, though as a father who has buried two children, he could have done so in a comforting way. Instead of offering hope to grieving parents and the community, he spoke about the depths of grief. Then he turned into angry old man Joe and raised his voice against Republicans, further dividing the country he pledged to unify.

Biden Plans To Cancel $10,000 In Student Debt Per Borrower Ahead Of Midterms

"What this means, and just in time for the midterm elections in November, the Biden administration is trying to buy the loyalty of an entire generation by handing out free money. It comes as Democrats face an uphill battle in the elections.". . .

 ZeroHedge  "As soon as this weekend, President Biden could announce a plan to cancel $10k in student debt per borrower, according to WaPo, citing three people with knowledge of the matter. 

"Biden could make the announcement at the University of Delaware's commencement ceremony on Saturday. The plan would apply to Americans who earned less than $150k in the previous year or less than 300k for married couples filing jointly. 

"On April 6, the White House announced it would extend the pause of federal student loan repayments through August 31. It wasn't clear if the administration would extend the moratorium beyond this. 

"The decision to wipe out $10k of student debt per borrow who meets requirements comes as President Biden's approval ratings collapse. 

"Notice how the number of stories in the news of "student debt loan forgiveness" is soaring ahead of the midterms, but Biden's polling numbers remain cratered. 

"No decisions have been made yet," Vedant Petal, a White House spokesman, said Thursday.

"The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan think tank, said canceling $10k of student debt per borrower would cost a whopping $230bln. 

"WaPo said, "most of the nation's 41 million student borrowers stand to benefit." Though, who exactly benefits? 

"Goldman Sachs' Jan Hatzius found canceling the debt would mainly benefit middle- and upper-income households, contrary to the administration's claims it would help the working poor. 

"What this means, and just in time for the midterm elections in November, the Biden administration is trying to buy the loyalty of an entire generation by handing out free money. It comes as Democrats face an uphill battle in the elections.". . .

Warning: Biden Is Already Plotting To Restart His ‘Disinformation Board’

  Issues & Insights

Then there’s the fact that the administration has shown a troubling willingness, if not eagerness, to trample on free speech. (See, for example, our January editorial “The Murdering of Free Speech In America,” in which we noted that Biden has openly tried to enlist Big Tech in its censorship campaign.

"No bad idea ever dies in Washington. Once it takes root, it will reemerge in another form. So, all the huzzahs about the demise of the Biden administration’s Orwellian “Disinformation Governance Board” are premature.

"As we note in our I&I/TIPP Poll, the board attracted widespread hatred among the public, with 55% saying that they wouldn’t trust it to decide what is disinformation fairly. Among independents, 75% didn’t trust it, which is close to the 81% of Republicans who said they couldn’t trust such a government board. Among “free speech” Democrats, in stark contrast to Republicans and independents, 73% said they trusted the board to be fair.

“ 'No doubt, both White House and congressional Democrat internal polling showed similar results,” Terry Jones notes.

"But don’t declare victory just yet.

"For starters, team Biden said it would only put a “pause” on the board in the wake of a furious backlash from the public and revelations that the woman chosen to head it had herself peddled disinformation on numerous occasions.". . .

CBS reporter on scene describes O’Rourke’s shameless stunt at Abbott presser: ‘Very clearly staged’

 BPR   "Remember Beto O’Rourke’s “I’m just born to be in it” Vanity Fair magazine cover?

"Well, the current Democratic candidate for Texas governor probably hopes you’ve forgotten it. After all, he eventually admitted that the pretentious cover and accompanying interview did much to torpedo his absurd dreams of occupying the Oval Office. But it suggests a pattern of ostentatious political stunts, and O’Rourke apparently hasn’t learned his lesson.

"On Wednesday afternoon, he interrupted Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s press conference on the Uvalde school shooting to shout and rave at those assembled. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who was present, told him he was “out of line and an embarrassment,” and Sen. Ted Cruz told him to “sit down.”

"O’Rourke’s stunt was pretty universally panned, and now a CBS News reporter is confirming that it certainly appeared he had staged the interruption.

"CBS News’ Janet Shamlian was present at the presser and noted that it appeared as if O’Rourke had sent in “seat holders” to occupy some chairs in the front row. She noticed that they quickly vacated them when O’Rourke showed up to make a spectacle of himself.". . .

.@JanetShamlian reports on Beto O’Rourke confronting Gov. Abbott during presser: "There were two people across the aisle from me and a moment before the press conference started, they got up from their seats when Beto walked in ... This seems something very clearly staged." pic.twitter.com/eaAxrZP6Gt

— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 25, 2022. . .

Next stop; Stephen Colbert. 

After O'Rourke comes Meghan Markle ‘We see you’: Meghan Markle’s ‘self-serving’ appearance at site of Texas massacre NOT well received (bizpacreview.com)  

One tweet about this could apply to O'Rourke: Meghan Markle doesn't want the responsibility of royalty but wants all the perceived value of royalty. You're a two-bit barely known American actress. Your presence in TX at the site of a shooting is actively irritating and a distraction. Go home.

'I could have killed you': Mother coos satanic lullaby to infant daughter

  Olivia Murray   "With the possibility that baby murder will be available only in certain states instead of federally sanctioned, the demonic occupation within the pro-abortion crowd is more evident than ever.

"In a video posted to TikTok, a young mother holds her newborn daughter after a feeding.  The little girl has the hiccups and stares up at her mommy's eyes, listening to her gentle sounds.  But this precious child doesn't realize what her mother is saying."

Demonic. Pro-abortion TikToker tells her newborn baby on video “I could have killed you but I chose to let you live” pic.twitter.com/Tcfbb4dRzC

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) May 26, 2022

"In an effort to justify child sacrifice by wrapping it in the phrase "a woman's choice," she coos, "I could have killed you, but I chose to let you live."  The woman then turns to the camera, iterating to the viewer that abortion is entirely a woman's choice, and mocks those who, understandably, found the video highly disturbing.". . .

Guess where Biden got his Uvalde speech material from

And so, whimsical bedtime references, recitation of psalms, the mention of schools and grocery stores, and the familiar proposition to "turn a plan into action" prove once again that during a shadowy third term, someone other than Obama's "front man" is doing the talking. 

Jeannie DeAngelis  . . ." Sincerest condolences aside, but be it Biden or Barry, it's a bit disingenuous for ardent promoters of 3,000 abortions a day to publicly mourn the mass murder of defenseless children.  Nevertheless, in his public statement, Biden parroted the Obama standard post-shooting remarks by saying, "There's a lot we don't know yet, but there's a lot we do know." 

"Then, impersonating Barack's "lullaby and bedtime story" Uvalde tweet, a relatable Joe waxed maudlin over parents never again being able to "cuddle" with or have deceased kids "jump in the bed."

"From there, Joe personalized his comments by alluding to his experience as a grieving parent but chose to skip over mentioning the effect a premature death of a sibling might have on a crack-addled/prostitute-seeking brother with an eye for his brother's widow.

"For "normal" people who cherish life at every stage, what happened in Texas is a nightmare.  That's why manipulating the death of innocents — for political expediency — should be the last thing anyone does.  But it's the left we're talking about, and leftists will gladly exploit children to benefit any agenda. ". . .

"Isn't it funny how, before every election, safety issues arise and become the left's primary concern?  There are vaccines, proposals to curtail free speech to keep people safe, abortion — without restriction — to keep women safe, and now the need to downgrade Second Amendment rights to keep defenseless Americans safe from maniacs who, law or no law, find ways to commit mass murder with illegal firearms.". . .

Dennis Prager: Joe Biden's Buffalo speech was the speech of an indecent man (bizpacreview.com)

George Soros Funds Over 200 US Organizations – Here's the List in 2018

  Freedom Outpost (investortimes.com) A sampling

Self-professed Nazi war criminal George Soros continues to go free and influence American politics and society.  However, part of the weapon in the war against him is to openly identify those he funds.

Both Soros and his Open Society Foundations provide funding directly or indirectly to over 200 US organizations.

• Center for American Progress: This leftist think tank is headed by former Clinton chief of staff John Podesta, works closely with Hillary Clinton, and employs numerous former Clinton administration staffers. It is committed to “developing a long-term vision of a progressive America” and “providing a forum to generate new progressive ideas and policy proposals.”...
• Democratic Party: Soros’ funding activities are devoted largely to helping the Democratic Party solidify its power base. In a November 2003 interview, Soros stated that defeating President Bush in 2004 “is the central focus of my life” … “a matter of life and death.” He pledged to raise $75 million to defeat Bush, and personally donated nearly a third of that amount to anti-Bush organizations. “America under Bush,” he said, “is a danger to the world, and I’m willing to put my money where my mouth is.”
• Media Matters for America: This organization is a “web-based, not-for-profit … progressive research and information center” seeking to “systematically monitor a cross-section of print, broadcast, cable, radio, and Internet media outlets for conservative misinformation.” The group works closely with the Soros-backed Center for American Progress, and is heavily funded by Democracy Alliance, of which Soros is a major financier.
• Muslim Advocates: Opposed to U.S. counter-terrorism strategies that make use of sting operations and informants, MA characterizes such tactics as forms of “entrapment” that are inherently discriminatory against Muslims.
• Sojourners: This evangelical Christian ministry preaches radical leftwing politics. During the 1980s it championed Communist revolution in Central America and chastised U.S. policy-makers for their tendency “to assume the very worst about their Soviet counterparts.” More recently, Sojourners has taken up the cause of environmental activism, opposed welfare reform as a “mean-spirited Republican agenda,” and mounted a defense of affirmative action.

Skateboarder - Rocker O'Rourke's latest stunt

 When listening to O'Rourke's rallies I note cheers coming from youthful voices

Man Busted Beto for 'Propaganda' While He Was Trying to Hijack Uvalde Presser – RedState  . . ."But while Beto was trying to interrupt the people dealing with tragedy, a man in the audience interrupted Beto in turn. Cody Ytuarte, a carpenter who was there for family affected by the shooting, was near O’Rourke when he began his outburst at the presser. According to the Huffington Post, Ytuarte responded to O’Rourke, “This is propaganda, bro. Get out of here. You’re trash, man.”. . .

Ytuarte left the Democrats because of their policies, including “division about race policies” that drove him away.

Comment from Joe Biden Waves the Bloody Shirt - The American Spectator | USA News and Politics

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  . “Has [gun control] worked in Chicago, New York, or Washington, which have some of our highest gun murder rates despite their draconian restrictions on firearms ownership?”

  "Gun control advocated by leftist polities is the exact opposite of an anti-crime policy. Hence leftist politicos, such as California Governor Gavin Newsom, are responsible for the exploding crime rate. By now, this is no longer surprising.

  "Consider these bizarre leftist policies:

  — Confiscation of guns from honest citizens.
  — Massive release of murderous criminals.
  — Open borders to flood the country with thugs.
  — Allegiance with MS-13 gangs and their ilk.
  — A blizzard of illicit drugs like fentanyl.
  — Admittance of murderous thugs.

  "A recent example of the latter is the would-be assassins who were caught at the border. Their target, as it happens, was ex-president G. W. Bush.

  "The Left is in love with murderous criminals. So the open borders outrage should come as no surprise whatsoever. The death toll already exceeds 100,000 victims. The Democrat mob has blood on its hands."

 CBS reporter on scene describes O’Rourke’s shameless stunt at Abbott presser: ‘Very clearly staged’ (bizpacreview.com) . . ."Well, the current Democratic candidate for Texas governor probably hopes you’ve forgotten it. After all, he eventually admitted that the pretentious cover and accompanying interview did much to torpedo his absurd dreams of occupying the Oval Office. But it suggests a pattern of ostentatious political stunts, and O’Rourke apparently hasn’t learned his lesson.

"On Wednesday afternoon, he interrupted Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s press conference on the Uvalde school shooting to shout and rave at those assembled. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who was present, told him he was “out of line and an embarrassment,” and Sen. Ted Cruz told him to “sit down.”

"O’Rourke’s stunt was pretty universally panned, and now a CBS News reporter is confirming that it certainly appeared he had staged the interruption.

"CBS News’ Janet Shamlian was present at the presser and noted that it appeared as if O’Rourke had sent in “seat holders” to occupy some chairs in the front row. She noticed that they quickly vacated them when O’Rourke showed up to make a spectacle of himself.". . .

. . ."Shamlian continued: “So they were seat holders for him. And then he sat down, so his presence wasn’t really noticed in the 15 or 20 minutes that people were gathering inside because he was not in the room. So this seems something very clearly staged by Beto O’Rourke and his campaign wanting to confront the governor at this moment.”

"O’Rourke’s stunt is unlikely to win him many admirers, and his grandstanding during a somber event was tasteless in the extreme.". . .