Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) in critical condition, 6 others killed in Arizona

[cinyc]

Who cares about Limbaugh or Palin, six people are dead...

Maybe not.  It might be four, nor 6.  I think only one death is confirmed for sure.

Hopefully the count is kept to a minimum... CNN is reporting six and that's the only news channel I have.

The Arizona Republic says at least 4 dead.  NPR's revised article just says at least 9 injured.  Early counts often change, hopefully downward.

[tmthforu94]

Right now, the focus should be on Congresswoman Giffords, and prayers that she makes it through surgery and is okay. That's the only thing that really matters now for me, but apparently others are ready to start pointing fingers with absolutely nothing to back it.

[minionofmidas]

'Cause everyone in the newsroom's babbling, old corrected numbers get retold by someone who didn't catch the correction as still brandnew and mistaken for newer than the correction by people who didn't hear them the first time, etc.

Much better to come to such a story hours later.

[SvenssonRS]

Right now, the focus should be on Congresswoman Giffords, and prayers that she makes it through surgery and is okay. That's the only thing that really matters now for me, but apparently others are ready to start pointing fingers with absolutely nothing to back it.

Again, Tmth, thank you. I'm not even going to respond to the people pointing fingers at their political opposites, because to even give them credence at a time like this is frankly insulting.

[Franzl]

When, not 3 months ago, things like this were all over the TV, it's hard not to.

Yes rhetoric like that is extremely irresponsible...and yes, it does encourage crazies to act, at least indirectly, but to accuse everyone in political agreement with the Tea Party of being responsible for her (likely) murder is just unproductive, artogant and dumb.

[Dancing with Myself]

Has anyone said anything about the shooter? Like who he is or anything?

[Middle-aged Europe]

Fox News wins for worst title of news story.

Maybe it's not appropriate, but still "lol".

I suppose there's a chance that Kelly is taken off the Shuttle mission now anyway...

And, well, yeah... the world's a sh**tty place.

[Lief 🗽]

Someone on MSNBC said she was talking while being brought to the hospital, so hopefully that's good news.

[MyRescueKittehRocks]

I may be a conservative but I do admire her commitment to aid the space program.

[DrScholl]

MSNBC is saying that she was talking as she was wheeled into surgery. Still very conflicting reports about what is happening.

[ajc0918]

MSNBC is saying that she was talking as she was wheeled into surgery. Still very conflicting reports about what is happening.

Good news if true

[minionofmidas]

Has anyone said anything about the shooter? Like who he is or anything?

"21 year old white male, black pants, not exceedingly well groomed" or summat like that.

[Hash]

It's disgusting to the point that I don't know what to say anymore.

Barbarians.
Palin, Libaugh, "true conservatives" : all barbarians. Go burn in hell.
And anyone who shares their beliefs belongs to them.
Poor country...

Rest in peace, proud woman who had the courage to stand for justice and progress. You belong to the right sense of history.

Everyone with very conservative beliefs is responsible for the act of one crazy? Idiotic.

I'm sure you know it's hard to be level-minded, calm and all that when you're under shock from such an event.

[You kip if you want to...]

When, not 3 months ago, things like this were all over the TV, it's hard not to.

Yes rhetoric like that is extremely irresponsible...and yes, it does encourage crazies to act, at least indirectly, but to accuse everyone in political agreement with the Tea Party of being responsible for her (likely) murder is just unproductive, artogant and dumb.

I was implying the former, not the latter.

[Franzl]

I may be a conservative but I do admire her commitment to aid the space program.

And why should anyone care about this, exactly, at this point in time?

[minionofmidas]

When, not 3 months ago, things like this were all over the TV, it's hard not to.

Yes rhetoric like that is extremely irresponsible...and yes, it does encourage crazies to act, at least indirectly, but to accuse everyone in political agreement with the Tea Party of being responsible for her (likely) murder is just unproductive, artogant and dumb.

I was implying the former, not the latter.

He may have been looking at Antonio with that.

[You kip if you want to...]

Former Governor Sarah Heath Palin (R-AK) and Todd Palin offer condolences to the Giffords' family.

[SvenssonRS]

Former Governor Sarah Heath Palin (R-AK) and Todd Palin offer condolences to the Giffords' family.

And I swear, even Boehner's reaction seemed more sincere.

[jbgator]

This is shocking and I think we all wish her the best.

[Franzl]

Former Governor Sarah Heath Palin (R-AK) and Todd Palin offer condolences to the Giffords' family.

Very ironic.

[ilikeverin]

MSNBC is saying that she was talking as she was wheeled into surgery. Still very conflicting reports about what is happening.

One of the best eyewitness sources, an ER doctor who helped restrain the suspect, said she was moving her arms when she was being led away.  If she was speaking, it would be even better news, but this is obviously still dire.  Depending on where she was shot, just because she's speaking and moving doesn't mean she's still capable of being a congressperson.

[redcommander]

This is absolutely horrible. It is frightening that when Rep. Giffords was attempting to exercise the political opinion of her constituents, that so many people could be the victim of a tragedy like this. I pray that Rep. Giffords and other victims can make a full recovery, and that those who were causalities of this event rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of everyone who is the victim of such an unexpected and horrible tragedy.  

[MyRescueKittehRocks]

I may be a conservative but I do admire her commitment to aid the space program.

And why should anyone care about this, exactly, at this point in time?

I was just saying something I admire about her.

[Franzl]

One would think that it would be irrelevant whether you admire the person or not in this situation.

[DrScholl]

One would think that it would be irrelevant whether you admire the person or not in this situation.

Indeed. It's rather pointless to say something like that under the circumstances.