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Marc YachtOctober 6, 2015

Oregon’s Umpqua Community College erupted in gunfire leaving 10 dead and 7 wounded. The gunman, Chris Harper Mercer, 26, took his own life. Peculiar to this shooting, the gunman murdered people who confirmed they were Christians. Those who said they were not were wounded. The gunman’s connection to the college is unclear. President Barack Obama quickly […]

Jac VerSteegOctober 6, 2015

Let’s discuss Jeb Bush’s “Stuff happens” comment and his campaign’s reaction to the reaction. Jeb was in South Carolina, being tossed softballs by the moderator at a conservative gathering. During a discussion about Second Amendment rights, Jeb said, “We’re in a difficult time in our country,” but “I don’t think more government necessarily is the […]

Jac VerSteegOctober 5, 2015

Let’s discuss Jeb Bush’s “Stuff happens” comment and his campaign’s reaction to the reaction. Jeb was in South Carolina, being tossed softballs by the moderator at a conservative gathering. During a discussion about Second Amendment rights, Jeb said, “We’re in a difficult time in our country,” but “I don’t think more government necessarily is the […]

Jim RosicaOctober 5, 2015

Florida Gov. Rick Scott has ordered the state flag at half-staff in honor of the nine people shot dead last week at an Oregon community college. Scott announced the move in a Sunday afternoon memo. “(P)ursuant to a Presidential Proclamation, I hereby direct the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown […]

Jim RosicaOctober 2, 2015

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday said the most recent campus shooting in Oregon could have happened anywhere, adding that there are already “very strong laws on the books” to address gun violence. Trump joined MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” program by phone – his 13th time on the show, either in person or on the phone, since declaring […]

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Dr. Marc J. Yacht: Another college mass killing and the dilemma remains unsolved

Jac Wilder VerSteeg: When Jeb Bush opens his mouth, “stuff happens”

Jac Wilder VerSteeg: When Jeb opens his mouth, 'stuff happens'

Rick Scott orders flags at half-staff for Oregon victims

Donald Trump on Oregon shootings: “You’re always going to have problems”