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[BDKJMU]

Wrong. You‘re entitled to your opinion but not your own facts.
Fact- The person is a man.
Fact- A man is a he, not a she.

I don’t care what pronoun a person with a mental illness (yeah my opinion, shared by the opinion of the DSM 4, but not the opinion of the DSM 5) wants to use. Free country. I’m just not going to affirm their delusion. No ‘her’ is being prosecuted, and no ‘her‘ was exercising any right.

And there you go with a TDS ‘But Trump‘ that seeps into lots of your posts that have absolutely nothing to do with Trump.

More of your opinion masquerading as fact.

DSM 5 is more current - does your doctor still use bloodletting and mercury to treat you when you're ill?

Like trump and other maQa yahoos you don't like it when your arguments/logic are turned and used against you and you resort to whining tDS and "but trump" because you know it exposes your hypocrisy and you have no defense. Classic "rules for thee, but not for me".

Nop. That is an opinion from DSM 5. Psychiatry is the most liberal area of medicine (opinion) that’s full of opinions (fact). It’s not cut and dry/black and white like many other areas of medicine.

lol there was nothing in my argument that had anything to do with Trump or MAGA. I would have said (and did) the same about men pretending to be women before Trump came down the elevator in 2015..You just resort to your weak TDS crutch of ‘But Trump‘ trying to claim hypocrisy when there is none.

[BDKJMU]

And I edited 2 posts prior at the same time you were responding that I read the one sided HuffPo piece that kept referring to this man as a her. They only took his side of the story. No statements from the police, DA, the other party, or witnesses. Made a claim about what the video nearby surveillance showed, but no video provided. So I‘m sure it went down just like this guy described, and he is just an innocent victim in MAGA country.

But oops, Laramie city isn‘t MAGA country. While Laramie County is red, and WY went for Trump 72-26, the City of Laramie is blue.
https://bestneighborhood.org/conservati ... aramie-wy/

[UNI88]

And I edited 2 posts prior at the same time you were responding that I read the one sided HuffPo piece that kept referring to this man as a her. They only took his side of the story. No statements from the police, DA, the other party, or witnesses. Made a claim about what the video nearby surveillance showed, but no video provided. So I‘m sure it went down just like this guy described, and he is just an innocent victim in MAGA country.

But oops, Laramie city isn‘t MAGA country. While Laramie County is red, and WY went for Trump 72-26, the City of Laramie is blue.
https://bestneighborhood.org/conservati ... aramie-wy/

How is Kelver different then George Zimmerman, Kyle Rittenhouse or the McCloskeys? You're awfully quiet about Kelver, were you as quiet for them?

[UNI88]

[BDKJMU]

And I edited 2 posts prior at the same time you were responding that I read the one sided HuffPo piece that kept referring to this man as a her. They only took his side of the story. No statements from the police, DA, the other party, or witnesses. Made a claim about what the video nearby surveillance showed, but no video provided. So I‘m sure it went down just like this guy described, and he is just an innocent victim in MAGA country.

But oops, Laramie city isn‘t MAGA country. While Laramie County is red, and WY went for Trump 72-26, the City of Laramie is blue.
https://bestneighborhood.org/conservati ... aramie-wy/

How is Kelver different then George Zimmerman, Kyle Rittenhouse or the McCloskeys? You're awfully quiet about Kelver, were you as quiet for them?

And I read the one sided HuffPo piece that kept referring to this man as a her. They only took his side of the story. No statements from the police, DA, the other party, witnesses, or video. So I‘m sure it went down just like this guy described, and he is just an innocent victim.

Show me an article that‘s at least not far left like Huffpo with statements from:
-the police and/or DA
-other witnesses
-that includes video footage

And maybe I‘d take this guy‘s one sided claims seriously.

[UNI88]

How is Kelver different then George Zimmerman, Kyle Rittenhouse or the McCloskeys? You're awfully quiet about Kelver, were you as quiet for them?

And I read the one sided HuffPo piece that kept referring to this man as a her. They only took his side of the story. No statements from the police, DA, the other party, witnesses, or video. So I‘m sure it went down just like this guy described, and he is just an innocent victim.

Show me an article that‘s at least not far left like Huffpo with statements from:
-the police and/or DA
-other witnesses
-that includes video footage

And maybe I‘d take this guy‘s one sided claims seriously.

A Laramie bartender faces felony charges after pulling a gun downtown.

There was video footage of the altercation recorded by the ever-present Second and Ivinson downtown livestream, but it lacked audio. Laramie Police Officer Hunter Rope reviewed the footage, according to the affidavit, which recounts what the video showed:

At approximately [10:03 p.m.], Kelver appears to be in close proximity to S.D. with her hand on her right hip satchel, where the firearm was later located. [One second later], Kelver is pushed backwards by S.D. and takes a couple of steps back and falls to the ground, still with her hand to her right side … Kelver’s right hand removes what appears to be a firearm from the satchel on her right hip, grabs the firearm slide, and pulls it backwards, typically in a fashion to load a round into the chamber … Kelver, after pulling the firearm slide back, points the firearm to her left, where S.D. is present on camera, holding the firearm in her right hand.

Don't be a pussy way out and attempt to dismiss the article and duck discussing the substance because it refers to Kelver as a she.

[BDKJMU]

Show me an article that‘s at least not far left like Huffpo with statements from:
-the police and/or DA
-other witnesses
-that includes video footage

And maybe I‘d take this guy‘s one sided claims seriously.

A Laramie bartender faces felony charges after pulling a gun downtown.

There was video footage of the altercation recorded by the ever-present Second and Ivinson downtown livestream, but it lacked audio. Laramie Police Officer Hunter Rope reviewed the footage, according to the affidavit, which recounts what the video showed:

At approximately [10:03 p.m.], Kelver appears to be in close proximity to S.D. with her hand on her right hip satchel, where the firearm was later located. [One second later], Kelver is pushed backwards by S.D. and takes a couple of steps back and falls to the ground, still with her hand to her right side … Kelver’s right hand removes what appears to be a firearm from the satchel on her right hip, grabs the firearm slide, and pulls it backwards, typically in a fashion to load a round into the chamber … Kelver, after pulling the firearm slide back, points the firearm to her left, where S.D. is present on camera, holding the firearm in her right hand.

Don't be a pussy way out and attempt to dismiss the article and duck discussing the substance because it refers to Kelver as a she.

Reading is fundamental. As I stated, the article doesn‘t show the video. There is nothing in the article other than what he is claiming to show that he is being wrongly charged. He‘ll get his day in court like Zimmerman, the McCloskeys, Rittenhouse, etc did.

[UNI88]

A Laramie bartender faces felony charges after pulling a gun downtown.

Don't be a pussy way out and attempt to dismiss the article and duck discussing the substance because it refers to Kelver as a she.

Reading is fundamental. As I stated, the article doesn‘t show the video. There is nothing in the article other than what he is claiming to show that he is being wrongly charged. He‘ll get his day in court like Zimmerman, the McCloskeys, Rittenhouse, etc did.

I don't think it's disputed that Kelver was shoved and fell to the ground. This is a transcript from the video:

At approximately [10:03 p.m.], Kelver appears to be in close proximity to S.D. with her hand on her right hip satchel, where the firearm was later located. [One second later], Kelver is pushed backwards by S.D. and takes a couple of steps back and falls to the ground, still with her hand to her right side … Kelver’s right hand removes what appears to be a firearm from the satchel on her right hip, grabs the firearm slide, and pulls it backwards, typically in a fashion to load a round into the chamber … Kelver, after pulling the firearm slide back, points the firearm to her left, where S.D. is present on camera, holding the firearm in her right hand.

That's significantly more proof that it did happen then anything you've provided to show that it didn't. You don't think it happened that way then prove it.

[BDKJMU]

Reading is fundamental. As I stated, the article doesn‘t show the video. There is nothing in the article other than what he is claiming to show that he is being wrongly charged. He‘ll get his day in court like Zimmerman, the McCloskeys, Rittenhouse, etc did.

I don't think it's disputed that Kelver was shoved and fell to the ground. This is a transcript from the video:

At approximately [10:03 p.m.], Kelver appears to be in close proximity to S.D. with her hand on her right hip satchel, where the firearm was later located. [One second later], Kelver is pushed backwards by S.D. and takes a couple of steps back and falls to the ground, still with her hand to her right side … Kelver’s right hand removes what appears to be a firearm from the satchel on her right hip, grabs the firearm slide, and pulls it backwards, typically in a fashion to load a round into the chamber … Kelver, after pulling the firearm slide back, points the firearm to her left, where S.D. is present on camera, holding the firearm in her right hand.

That's significantly more proof that it did happen then anything you've provided to show that it didn't. You don't think it happened that way then prove it.

I don’t have to prove shit. I’m not the one who brought this up who has their panties in a wad about some freak who allegedly initiated a confrontation before getting shoved then brandishing a weapon, then getting charged. I really don’t care what happens with the CJ system, but I’m sure you’ll keep us updated.

How is Kelver different then George Zimmerman, Kyle Rittenhouse or the McCloskeys? You're awfully quiet about Kelver, were you as quiet for them?

Martin/Zimmerman case: Photos of Zimmerman’s head injuries, his statements to police, and testimony of a forensic pathologist during the trial established Martin was on top of Zimmerman punching him in the face & slamming his head into the concrete.

Rittenhouse. Was established during the trial:
-1st individual be shot chased him and grabbed his gun.
-2nd individual he shot chased him, struck him with a skateboard, and was continuing to try to hit him with a skateboard, swinging it like a weapon.
-3rd individuals he shot had drawn a handgun and was pointing it at him.

[UNI88]

I don't think it's disputed that Kelver was shoved and fell to the ground. This is a transcript from the video:

That's significantly more proof that it did happen then anything you've provided to show that it didn't. You don't think it happened that way then prove it.

I don’t have to prove shit. I’m not the one who brought this up who has their panties in a wad about some freak who allegedly initiated a confrontation before getting shoved then brandishing a weapon, then getting charged. I really don’t care what happens with the CJ system, but I’m sure you’ll keep us updated.

How is Kelver different then George Zimmerman, Kyle Rittenhouse or the McCloskeys? You're awfully quiet about Kelver, were you as quiet for them?

Martin/Zimmerman case: Photos of Zimmerman’s head injuries, his statements to police, and testimony of a forensic pathologist during the trial established Martin was on top of Zimmerman punching him in the face & slamming his head into the concrete.

Rittenhouse. Was established during the trial:
-1st individual be shot chased him and grabbed his gun.
-2nd individual he shot chased him, struck him with a skateboard, and was continuing to try to hit him with a skateboard, swinging it like a weapon.
-3rd individuals he shot had drawn a handgun and was pointing it at him.

This is you right? Looks like you're the one that got your panties in a bunch when I brought it up.

This could go in a lot of threads (rightist violence, racist and sheit, etc.) but I'll put it here ...

A Trans Woman Exercised Her Legal Right To Defend Herself. So Why Is She Being Prosecuted?

Either everyone has a right to stand their ground or no one does. The gubmint doesn't get to pick and choose.

And it could go in a thread with fake headlines if we had one. If the article is going to lie in the headline, what else are they lying about?

And thank you for showing the similarities between Kelver and George Zimmerman and Kyle Rittenhouse.

[UNI88]

New recruits are joining the military in big numbers, but not for reason Hegseth says

In remarks to roughly two dozen of the military's top recruiters at the Pentagon in December, Hegseth framed improved enlistment numbers as a reflection of confidence in the administration.
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The military's recruiting rebound is real, but the reasons behind it are far less political than Hegseth's framing suggests. ABC News interviewed nearly 40 recruits and prospective recruits at different stages of enlistment, along with two dozen recruiters across the military and current and former defense officials, and found young Americans are still largely making the same calculation that has driven enlistment for decades: steady pay, education benefits, job training and a direct path to the middle class.

The Pentagon's own data backs that up too, with financial compensation and benefits ranking as a top reason for joining the military.

The recruitment turnaround also began before President Donald Trump returned to office and has been aided by changes under former President Joe Biden to how the Pentagon finds and qualifies recruits. Yet Hegseth has increasingly cast those gains as a referendum on his leadership and conservative overhaul of the military, even as the force depends more heavily on women, minorities and recruits from Democratic-leaning cities -- populations some defense officials worry the Trump administration's culture war could alienate.