Self-parodic. https://t.co/r33JqF8ZWV
— Omri Ceren (@omriceren) June 15, 2017
As if the New York Times’ shameless editorial wasn’t enough, the paper is also running with this piping hot take:
Not only did Alexandria not prompt GOP to rethink guns, it emboldened some in the party on loosening gun laws >https://t.co/1KX6vbViVL
— Jonathan Martin (@jmartNYT) June 15, 2017
In other words:
NYT reporter shocked that Republicans support self-defense rights after someone tried to assassinate them in a park. https://t.co/NZYzM5hqpm
— Sean Davis (@seanmdav) June 15, 2017
So, a leftist tries to murder some conservatives, and your solution is to make sure that next time they have no chance of fighting back?
— Kurt Schlichter (@KurtSchlichter) June 15, 2017
Liberal fellow traveller tries to murder Republicans…Republicans seek to defend themselves…liberals clutch their pearls… https://t.co/R6iWpNOnOE
— Derek Hunter (@derekahunter) June 15, 2017
Go figure!
SHOCKER: being left defenseless against a gunman made lawmakers realize they want more good guys able to carry guns in similar situations. https://t.co/HKtIkgOebw
— Jenn Jacques (@JennJacques) June 15, 2017
Reminiscent of famous 1998 NYT headline: "Prison Population Growing Although Crime Rate Drops" https://t.co/yPiopb7nz9
— Noah Pollak (@NoahPollak) June 15, 2017
Lefty unclear on why right wing wants to be armed after a lefty terrorist attack. https://t.co/MF1SiJEdZc
— Mr. ✘ (@GlomarResponder) June 15, 2017
Not only did Alexandria not prompt the left to rethink its violent rhetoric, it emboldened some in the NYT:https://t.co/vnfP8FUi1W https://t.co/XB8BBNkKCe
— Anthony Abides (@AnthonyAbides) June 15, 2017
The attempted massacre was stopped …. by other people with guns. Thanks anyway. #AlexandriaShooting #PlayingPolitics https://t.co/x4mTYWeoEH
— Sister Toldjah ツ (@sistertoldjah) June 15, 2017
Why, it's almost as if Republicans believe the Second Amendment affirms a God-given right to self-defense. https://t.co/NZYzM5hqpm
— Sean Davis (@seanmdav) June 15, 2017
Your paper legitimizes and normalizes lethal attacks on conservatives.
Have you sadz that we wish to defend ourselves from your assassins? https://t.co/XH88KFwQ8c
— Baby Goat Alliance (@AceofSpadesHQ) June 15, 2017
I'd explain having principles to you but all things considered, probably a waste of time. https://t.co/3oSKlTA9FG
— DanRiehl (@DanRiehl) June 15, 2017
Sorry, my respect for your individual right to escue guns doesn't extend to me disarming my neighbor from protecting himself or his family. https://t.co/H4TZLUe5vR
— Sen. Frank Niceley (@SenFrankNiceley) June 15, 2017