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Speck Tater

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81. What's even more remarkable...

Sat Jul 21, 2012, 12:20 AM

Jul 2012

...is that some people haven't even noticed that the country is rapidly descending into madness. And it's not just shooters. It's the political insanity, to economic insanity, rampant insane consumerism, the multiple forms of lifestyle insanity laughingly referred to as "reality" T.V. (and the people who watch it instead of actually living a life of their own.)

The human race is exhibiting signs of a global nervous breakdown.

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This country has lost its fucking mind [View all] MrScorpio Jul 2012 OP

Not that I disagree w/ you I don't dballance Jul 2012 #1

This shooting in Colorado, to be specific MrScorpio Jul 2012 #3

Oh no, no, no--don't put the actions of one nut on all of us. I am sick and tired of this shit, too MADem Jul 2012 #2

I'm sorry, but that's the same crap that's said every time this shit happens MrScorpio Jul 2012 #4

we've been sick barbtries Jul 2012 #11

IMO, it"s a combination of of so many "accepted" things in our society. dotymed Jul 2012 #55

I agree with that. Scary stuff. freshwest Jul 2012 #79

Yes, dotymed, it is a mix of things that have brought us to this state. FredStembottom Jul 2012 #86

I don't know if things are worse, or if Instant News enables us to hear about every horrible thing. MADem Jul 2012 #31

Hate radio madokie Jul 2012 #38

Indeed. chervilant Jul 2012 #46

+1 LiberalLoner Jul 2012 #62

I so agree cilla4progress Jul 2012 #83

The human race has a history of violence since the beginning Mojorabbit Jul 2012 #60

Thom Hartmann spoke to this "something" yesterday BanzaiBonnie Jul 2012 #61

I know how you feel, MrScorpio. I share that feeling. calimary Jul 2012 #82

If this shooter was inspired by Rush's rant... Frank Cannon Jul 2012 #5

Rush and OReilly, both need to be held personal B Calm Jul 2012 #8

My thoughts exactly. AnnieK401 Jul 2012 #10

I thought I was keeping up reflection Jul 2012 #37

Earlier this week, Limbaugh was having another one of his drug-addled tirades. bulloney Jul 2012 #54

Seems you were stirred up 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #68

That's why I said "if" Frank Cannon Jul 2012 #69

Ah so you're "just asking questions". 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #70

The way you talk, it's like speaking badly of Rush is against forum rules. 2ndAmForComputers Jul 2012 #78

Absurd statement on your part 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #91

Sad - isn't it? wake.up.america Jul 2012 #6

That's what they want. joshcryer Jul 2012 #7

Viewed from abroad, it appears the inmates Surya Gayatri Jul 2012 #9

KCBS just reported AsahinaKimi Jul 2012 #12

FOUR Weapons were recovered in the theater Iggy Jul 2012 #29

I feel heartsick. And I agree. cali Jul 2012 #13

If you learn the difference between "it's" and "its," maybe more of us will take you more seriously. Chef Eric Jul 2012 #14

. MrScorpio Jul 2012 #15

yeah, because a typo or error in grammar cali Jul 2012 #19

Stupid, stupid statement lunatica Jul 2012 #23

Whatever you say, Chief. TheCowsCameHome Jul 2012 #30

uncalled for... handmade34 Jul 2012 #32

are you the type who normally goes to cocktail parties and takes a big steaming shit in the middle datasuspect Jul 2012 #47

I may be a dick, but I've mastered third-grade English. Chef Eric Jul 2012 #65

Well, you'd best not make even one little mistake, ever, then. MADem Jul 2012 #88

wow. barbtries Jul 2012 #49

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Jul 2012 #56

Hush. emilyg Jul 2012 #84

Yes it has.. sendero Jul 2012 #16

We fight hard quaker bill Jul 2012 #20

People like this murderer aren't killing out of economic desperation lunatica Jul 2012 #24

I'm not saying he is... sendero Jul 2012 #35

You're right. The crazies are definitely egged on lunatica Jul 2012 #50

Moreover, someone economically desparate isn't going to have the cash Telly Savalas Jul 2012 #71

K&R BumRushDaShow Jul 2012 #17

Oh, god. Warren DeMontague Jul 2012 #18

My immediate reaction as well, though not the first time...I woke up to this shit. whathehell Jul 2012 #21

Let's not project our issues onto this nut and wait for the facts! Dustlawyer Jul 2012 #22

What are you defending? lunatica Jul 2012 #25

?? handmade34 Jul 2012 #33

Which facts do you think will help? TBF Jul 2012 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author bupkus Jul 2012 #26

"America the Beautiful"? NO... It's Now Iggy Jul 2012 #27

They're not showing obvious signs of threatening behavior IDemo Jul 2012 #28

Right.. the cretinuous TSA Iggy Jul 2012 #36

This country has always been fucked up. RevStPatrick Jul 2012 #34

+1,000,000,000 x 1,000,000,000 - Well put and definitely coalition_unwilling Jul 2012 #58

I was just reminded of a really good day we had... RevStPatrick Jul 2012 #63

We bought a color tv for that event. MADem Jul 2012 #89

You and me both. GoCubsGo Jul 2012 #39

Everything has a price TomClash Jul 2012 #40

It is an endemic collective societal insanity. ananda Jul 2012 #41

And it's not new - this country began with a land grab TBF Jul 2012 #43

Given your post, chervilant Jul 2012 #53

I haven't but I'll have to look for it - TBF Jul 2012 #57

call congress right now slackmaster Jul 2012 #44

When our children are more important to us than our guns then this will change. sellitman Jul 2012 #45

I see it as a combination of all the fucked up things that unfettered capitalism brings. go west young man Jul 2012 #48

Ah... and I forgot all the selfishness. go west young man Jul 2012 #52

I'm with you. 99Forever Jul 2012 #51

Don't know what your're talking about, MoonRiver Jul 2012 #59

What mind? This country hasn't had a mind since Reagan was elected. Aristus Jul 2012 #64

After Breivik no one said Norway had lost it's mind 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #66

True. Knowing it keeps ME sane. n/t Mimosa Jul 2012 #77

It doesn't happen over and over in Norway though treestar Jul 2012 #92

The rate of violent crime is down sharply since 1990. Odin2005 Jul 2012 #67

That may or may not be the case Art_from_Ark Jul 2012 #85

Lost.Its.Fucking.Mind. Iggo Jul 2012 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author derby378 Jul 2012 #73

This November we will be able to quantify just exactly how many of our fellow citizens have checked grantcart Jul 2012 #74

In more ways than one. moondust Jul 2012 #75

I agree, Steven Tyler should've quit Idol months ago! Tejas Jul 2012 #76

Damn right!!!! Lint Head Jul 2012 #80

What's even more remarkable... Speck Tater Jul 2012 #81

Well, in that case you'll be happy to know... Turbineguy Jul 2012 #87

Thank you for that anecdote. It gives me hope, too! nt MADem Jul 2012 #90