Bkk Brian

So another mass shooting with a legally purchased AR-15 style semi automatic firearm. As per the stats the majority of mass shootings are with legally purchased weapons. There will be another one come along within a few days. Its a never ending cycle. Too many excuses being made about the lax gun laws, not enough action.

? The people are having street parties because they want to are paying for it themselves and enjoying it. Its nothing to do with the 28 million.

Seriously..............????

Better stop being a poster boy for Vlad then comrade

Yet its not as corrupt as Russia is it. Your arguments are nonsense

What are you talking about, the Russian state and Putin have banned all independent media and also banned western media all the way to actually blocking them on the internet. No Western Country has done that. The broadcasting activities of RT have indeed by stopped in just a few countries and quite rightly so but the website is freely accessible as is every other media site. Where did you get the information that the Ukraine army is crumbling?

This incident in the news again, this time from the Russian side. Well done Ben and the rest of the team!! Russia says commander killed in clash involving son of UK MP Russia's National Guard says one of its brigade commanders has been killed in a battle against pro-Ukrainian forces in Donbas. In a rare admission of a casualty sustained in fighting in Ukraine, it said the clash involved Ben Grant, the son of Helen Grant, the Conservative MP for Maidstone and The Weald. Footage made using a GoPro camera showed the attack and a fighter from the group of mercenaries - the son of a British MP - Ben Grant." source BBC

You imagine a lot apparently, especially about what I read and see but thanks for the added personal information. Nothing of course to do with my post and facts within. It would not be fair to you to ban guns I know. ???? I'll wait for the next sad mass shooting event, not long I imagine.

Spot the odd one out must have a lot of mental illness in the US according to you: https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2022-us-gun-violence-world-comparison/

Off topic unless you want a debate on psychology and a complete deflection on your remark.

Yes you, repeated your personal experience many times on this forum for all to see and I'm sure it won't be the last. Now back to verifiable facts. Your list provided shows just how poorly the US is doing against most developed countries. Its a pity such a defeatist attitude shown by so many ends up getting nothing done while the murders keep piling up. I suggest you look at the evidence of other countries but I know you won't because of your earlier remark. Such a sad situation.

There is the source of the problems

More convoluted excuses.................

The very definition of anecdotal "based on personal accounts" when you are on an anonymous forum and can't provide the evidence. You are completely missing what tighter gun controls are. Before you even get to the stage of applying for an extensive background check then all the restrictions on who can and who cannot own a gun are one of the most important along with the number of guns and which type. Its not about upping the age limit to 21 years its upping the restrictions to everyone before you even get to apply for a gun. You can carry on making excuses as to why this cannot happen but the evidence shows when it does gun crimes dramatically reduce and lives will be saved far more because at the moment its the wild west and the only justification people are using is that you want a gun to protect yourself. Get the laws and restrictions in place, you will then in time not need one. Currently guns are the leading cause of death for children below the age of 18 and the US has a ratio of 120.5 firearms per 100 residents this is the height of crazy and irresponsible. The UK is just as free in society as the US the only difference is in gun control, this is facts and evidence:

You say you can't argue with the facts because of personal emotion. I totally agree. You then go onto give anecdotal accounts of supposed instances to justify your reasoning. Sorry can't have it both ways. The facts are that tighter gun controls will save far more lives as evidenced in other countries. Those are facts that exist already and quite distinct from fiction

Britain planning to donate M270B1 MLRS to the Ukraine. U.K. seeks U.S. approval to send rocket systems to Ukraine "The United Kingdom is asking the U.S. to sign off on a plan to send advanced, medium-range rocket systems to Ukraine within a few weeks, according to a person familiar with the matter and a document outlining the proposal, a move that follows President Joe Biden’s announcement that he’s sending similar weapons. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke with Biden about the transfer of the U.S.-made M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems on Wednesday morning, to be followed by a discussion between U.K. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday morning, the person familiar with the schedule said. The U.S. must officially approve the move due to export regulations, though the Biden administration is near certain to give the green light." Official announcement on the new package from the US including the new missile systems, full list in the link. $700 Million in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine "Today, June 1, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced the authorization of a Presidential Drawdown of security assistance valued at up to $700 million, tailored to meet critical Ukrainian needs for today’s fight. This authorization is the eleventh drawdown of equipment from DoD inventories for Ukraine since August 2021." Additional from the US EXCLUSIVE U.S. plans to sell armed drones to Ukraine in coming days -sources "WASHINGTON, June 1 (Reuters) - The Biden administration plans to sell Ukraine four MQ-1C Gray Eagle drones that can be armed with Hellfire missiles for battlefield use against Russia, three people familiar with the situation said." Germany stepping up........... Germany to supply Ukraine with air defense and radar systems Berlin will be delivering the IRIS-T SLM air defense system to Ukraine, which experts say is significant because it will offer the country modern high-range missiles that it urgently needs to protect its troops, cities and infrastructure against Russian airstrikes. “It’s the most modern air defense system that Germany has. This will enable Ukraine to protect an entire city from Russian air raids,” Scholz told the German parliament.

Just announced. The mass murders continue and another where the shooter was not stopped and instead shot himself. Something seriously wrong with gun totting advocates: Oklahoma hospital shooting: Four killed and multiple injured Four people have been killed in a shooting spree at a hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, police say. Law enforcement officials confirmed that the suspected shooter was also dead. He said the shooter, who has not yet been identified, sustained fatal gunshot wounds which were believed to have been self-inflicted. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-61669873

Like I said, research more other than fox news and the like: FAIL: .............................Putin: ‘I can take Kyiv in two weeks if I want’

My belief is that 99% of her accusations were false and this does great injustice to women who are truly abused by their husbands. Playing this card should be punished when its false and Depp has proved that to be the case along with his many witnesses including Kate Moss's brief appearance backing Depp.

Well done Johnny, justice has been served

You should research a little better on your sources: John Mearsheimer and the dark origins of realism Rage aimed at the eminent international relations scholar reflects liberal frustration over the West's limited power to prevent Russia's war in Ukraine. What 'Putin Wing' Ex-Colonel Douglas Macgregor Has Said About Ukraine War Macgregor has confidently predicted that the conflict will end with Russia "annihilating" Ukrainian forces and winning the war. One such interview, with Carlson, was aired on Russia's state-controlled TV. Macgregor also said that Russian forces were "too gentle" in the early stages of the Ukraine invasion, and referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a "puppet."

Yes thanks, I follow them on twitter also. I agree, some very good analysis

Good update from Sky News today includes the latest from the front lines but also details on the new missiles systems that the US has on route to Ukraine now and a comparison to those used by the Russians. Apparently it will be a game changer for the Ukrainians. Similar situation updates on Sievierodonetsk from the Kyiv Independent and the BBC "Russians now control nearly 70% of Sievierodonetsk. The Ukrainian command opted in favor of an organized gradual retreat to Lysychansk, which is more convenient for defense, rather than holding the ground until the last man standing. The garrison has not been cut off supplies." Defense reporter with The Kyiv Independent Both sides are suffering heavy casualties and the Ukrainian command may decide a tactical retreat would better serve their medium-term interests. "As soon as we can get more weapons, particularly those artillery weapons which are being shipped right now from the West, we can go to counter-offensive," Ukrainian former Defence Minister Andriy Zagorodnyuk told the BBC. BBC

I beg to differ on who started this nonsense, your post from yesterday and today the same off topic nonsense derailed the thread completely:

Yes the US previously known as the wild west and with gun deaths keeping to its true roots. The leading cause of death for children below the age of 18. With an average of 110 all age gun related deaths each day, just keeping it real.................. Meanwhile the rest of the developed world has moved on and introduced gun restrictions and laws that have avoided the unnecessary deaths of its population.