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Cha

(297,323 posts)
Thu Jan 8, 2015, 11:01 PM Jan 2015

Four years ago today, @GabbyGiffords was shot.. here she is today in Phoenix AZ with Mark and POTUS

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Four years ago today, @GabbyGiffords was shot. Here she is today in PHX with Pres Obama.
“She is a hero.” – POTUS

8:19 AM - 8 Jan 2015 934 Retweets 1,056 favorites

http://theobamadiary.com/2015/01/08/chat-away-489/

Obama meets with former Rep. Gabby Giffords on 4th anniversary of mass shooting

TUCSON, Ariz. - Former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords spent part of the fourth year anniversary of the mass shooting that left her gravely wounded meeting with President Barack Obama as her city paused to remember the tragedy that left six dead and 13 injured.

Nineteen solemn bells rang Thursday morning to honor the victims of a shooting in Tucson at a political event hosted by Giffords.

Giffords did not attend the event but met with Obama during his visit to Phoenix.

"It was four years ago today that Gabby and some other wonderful Arizonans were gunned down outside a supermarket in Tucson. It's a tough day for a lot of folks down there, we keep them in (our) thoughts and prayers," Obama said.

MOre..
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/former-rep-gabby-giffords-marks-4th-anniversary-of-mass-shooting/



Gabby and Mark~ Can't believe it's been four years!
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Four years ago today, @GabbyGiffords was shot.. here she is today in Phoenix AZ with Mark and POTUS (Original Post) Cha Jan 2015 OP
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Gabby~ Cha Jan 2015 #3
And the teabagging goppers finished the job a few weeks ago Sopkoviak Jan 2015 #4
Oh, too bad Ron Barber lost.. in Tucson yet. ohhh.. :( Cha Jan 2015 #5
ugh! napkinz Jan 2015 #13
I know, napkinz.. the year of too many Dems staying home and the teabaggers out in droves. AGAIN Cha Jan 2015 #14
I did a search because I didn't recognize the name napkinz Jan 2015 #15
I missed that one, how was it stolen? GGJohn Jan 2015 #43
Yes, I have to keep kicking this.. Cha Jan 2015 #6
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Kicking for Gabby. brer cat Jan 2015 #9
To Gabby's Strength and Endurance, brer cat.. and to all those who helped her along the way. And.. Cha Jan 2015 #12
Good news about great people! freshwest Jan 2015 #10
To Gabby's Strength and those who helped her along the way, fresh.. and to those who didn't Cha Jan 2015 #18
K&R napkinz Jan 2015 #11
Thank you. Cha Jan 2015 #19
Coward gun corporation owned GOP would not act. onehandle Jan 2015 #16
I so agree onehandle.. Gun culture is terrorism and Gabby is a true hero.. thank you! Cha Jan 2015 #20
You probably shouldn't look at this picture-'cognitive dissonance' and all that... friendly_iconoclast Jan 2015 #78
And by all means, ignore the video it came from-messes up the narrative, dontcha know: friendly_iconoclast Jan 2015 #79
So? Gabby has a gun.. doesn't mean she's part of the "gun Culure".. she and Mark want Sensible Cha Jan 2015 #80
Well everyone wants sensible laws discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2015 #82
No, "everyone" doesn't want sensible gun laws or they would have passed in Congress. Cha Jan 2015 #89
Now, as I said... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2015 #92
For some DU'ers, yes it is NickB79 Jan 2015 #84
I don't think so, Nick. To me the "gun culture" is not wanting any sensible gun laws because Cha Jan 2015 #86
"Sensible gun laws" being ones *you'd* like, of course... friendly_iconoclast Jan 2015 #93
Often, disagreeing over a proposed pro-control restriction... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2015 #95
Gabby owns several guns, doesn't hunt, and has long enjoyed target shooting friendly_iconoclast Jan 2015 #94
That question was apparently a little too inconvenient for my interlocutor... friendly_iconoclast Jan 2015 #96
k&r... spanone Jan 2015 #17
mahalo spanone Cha Jan 2015 #22
. . . niyad Jan 2015 #21
Mahalo niyad~ Cha Jan 2015 #23
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Thank you Gabby Giffords for being so strong~ Cha Jan 2015 #26
Love her! zappaman Jan 2015 #27
Me too~ mahalo zappaman! Cha Jan 2015 #28
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Gabby~ Cha Jan 2015 #30
K&R Cali_Democrat Jan 2015 #31
This Congress is Evil.. there's no other way around it, Cali. :( Cha Jan 2015 #32
Great news, wonderful photo. Thanks for the video, too, Cha. n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2015 #33
Mahalo to you, Judi Lynn for caring about this~ Cha Jan 2015 #34
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For Gabby and Mark~ Cha Jan 2015 #37
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... shenmue Jan 2015 #39
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A kick for Gabby and the other victims that terrible day. herding cats Jan 2015 #41
Gabby's most definitely a hero of mine, too.. herding cats. who can Cha Jan 2015 #42
I know I never will forget. herding cats Jan 2015 #45
Mahalo for your beautiful tribute to Gabby Giffords and all those were wounded and to the ones who Cha Jan 2015 #46
For Gabby and all her friends who were there that day~ Cha Jan 2015 #44
to Mark and Gabby's Message! Cha Jan 2015 #47
to strength in the face of such adversity~ Cha Jan 2015 #48
She looks great treestar Jan 2015 #49
Remember she was reported "dead" by cnn or some such network four years ago, treestar.. Cha Jan 2015 #51
I do remember treestar Jan 2015 #66
I call it a miracle and Gabby a hero! Cha Jan 2015 #68
May we all have Gabby's strength should we ever need it. Cha Jan 2015 #50
Beautiful, thank you Cha. nt Zorra Jan 2015 #52
You're Welcome, Zorra.. Mahalo to you~ Gabby has come so far with a lot of help from her friends. Cha Jan 2015 #53
Gabby looks great. Tarheel_Dem Jan 2015 #54
To Gabby's Strength.. can you believe it's been four years?! She does look great! Cha Jan 2015 #55
@Gabby! Cha Jan 2015 #56
Gabby deserves Respect! Cha Jan 2015 #57
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Gabby and her husband Mark are both heroes. Such a journey would be almost impossible alone... Hekate Jan 2015 #60
So glad we're never stopping fighting to help our Country become fully(mostly)sane one day, Hekate! Cha Jan 2015 #61
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Mark and Gabby's message.. Cha Jan 2015 #64
Mark and Gabby's Message Cha Jan 2015 #65
Wonderful! MoonRiver Jan 2015 #67
She is a wonderful woman. nt Terra Alta Jan 2015 #69
To Gabby's Strength and Courage, Terra Alta~ Cha Jan 2015 #70
Yay, Gabby got 50 recs on DU! Mahalo! Cha Jan 2015 #71
She is my hero. sheshe2 Jan 2015 #72
She's Amazing, she~ Gabby and Mark have had such an incredible journey from that unbearable Cha Jan 2015 #74
Gabby and Mark sheshe2 Jan 2015 #73
Mahalo she~ Cha Jan 2015 #75
They have gone through so much. sheshe2 Jan 2015 #76
Yes, Love is the word. Cha Jan 2015 #77
Oh just a kick 'cause I feel like it. Cha Jan 2015 #81
Kick for the weekend crew. great white snark Jan 2015 #83
Exactly snark.. "Never Forget".. just because it's been four years.. Never forget the victims Cha Jan 2015 #87
Buy and read "Enough" locks Jan 2015 #85
Mahalo locks~ "Enough"! Cha Jan 2015 #88
Yay, Gabby, Mark, and Sensible Gun Laws.. got 60!! Cha Jan 2015 #90
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ttt Blue_Tires Jan 2015 #97
 

Sopkoviak

(357 posts)
4. And the teabagging goppers finished the job a few weeks ago
Thu Jan 8, 2015, 11:10 PM
Jan 2015

By stealing her Congressional District from her hand-picked successor.

The chickenshit bastids.

Cha

(297,323 posts)
14. I know, napkinz.. the year of too many Dems staying home and the teabaggers out in droves. AGAIN
Thu Jan 8, 2015, 11:37 PM
Jan 2015

napkinz

(17,199 posts)
15. I did a search because I didn't recognize the name
Thu Jan 8, 2015, 11:38 PM
Jan 2015

he too was wounded in that attack ... he almost died

brer cat

(24,578 posts)
9. Kicking for Gabby.
Thu Jan 8, 2015, 11:23 PM
Jan 2015

So strong and so brave. She looks great, but I know it has been a huge struggle.

Thanks, Cha...and an R for your post.

Cha

(297,323 posts)
12. To Gabby's Strength and Endurance, brer cat.. and to all those who helped her along the way. And..
Thu Jan 8, 2015, 11:34 PM
Jan 2015

to the poor souls who perished that fateful day.

Cha

(297,323 posts)
18. To Gabby's Strength and those who helped her along the way, fresh.. and to those who didn't
Thu Jan 8, 2015, 11:41 PM
Jan 2015

make it.

Thank you

Cha

(297,323 posts)
80. So? Gabby has a gun.. doesn't mean she's part of the "gun Culure".. she and Mark want Sensible
Sat Jan 10, 2015, 02:44 AM
Jan 2015

gun laws. Is that so hard to understand?

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,479 posts)
82. Well everyone wants sensible laws
Sat Jan 10, 2015, 12:54 PM
Jan 2015

Most the fuss is over the definition of sensible.
The rest of the fuss is over if one needs to be rich, powerful or connected to exercise those rights.

NickB79

(19,253 posts)
84. For some DU'ers, yes it is
Sat Jan 10, 2015, 02:42 PM
Jan 2015

Hell, I've been called part of the "gun culture" here because I mentioned I hunted rabbits with a .22 rifle this fall

For some, ANY association with ANY gun makes you part of the "gun culture"

Cha

(297,323 posts)
86. I don't think so, Nick. To me the "gun culture" is not wanting any sensible gun laws because
Sat Jan 10, 2015, 09:14 PM
Jan 2015

they believe the lies that Pres Obama is coming to take their guns.

I'm certainly not against banning all guns even though I have never had one nor will I.

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,479 posts)
95. Often, disagreeing over a proposed pro-control restriction...
Sun Jan 11, 2015, 05:15 PM
Jan 2015

...means you're a walking talking NRA talking point, gun culture member, potential murderer, racist, old, white bigot, murder advocating, gun caressing, fear driven, ammosexual.

(Sorry, I love the Chevy Chase monolog about his boss in Christmas Vacation.)

 

friendly_iconoclast

(15,333 posts)
94. Gabby owns several guns, doesn't hunt, and has long enjoyed target shooting
Sun Jan 11, 2015, 04:58 PM
Jan 2015

So why *isn't* she part of "gun culture"?

 

Cali_Democrat

(30,439 posts)
31. K&R
Fri Jan 9, 2015, 12:24 AM
Jan 2015

For Gabby.

One of their own gets shot up and there's still no new gun legislation because they hate Obama so much.

What a pathetic Congress.

Cha

(297,323 posts)
34. Mahalo to you, Judi Lynn for caring about this~
Fri Jan 9, 2015, 12:34 AM
Jan 2015
Gabby and to all of those who were there that day four years ago

Cha

(297,323 posts)
42. Gabby's most definitely a hero of mine, too.. herding cats. who can
Fri Jan 9, 2015, 01:04 AM
Jan 2015

forget that awful awfully sad day.

herding cats

(19,565 posts)
45. I know I never will forget.
Fri Jan 9, 2015, 01:16 AM
Jan 2015

What she went through, and the millions of miles she's traveled since then, she has my undying respect and admiration. She's a truly beautiful woman.

The victims who lost their lives that day...my heart breaks. It was an avoidable tragedy, like so many others, yet it took place and it seems little to nothing was learned from the losses nationally.

Out of respect for Gabby, I'm frustrated, not angry, and deeply saddened at how we appear to have learned nothing in the wake of that tragedy.

Cha

(297,323 posts)
46. Mahalo for your beautiful tribute to Gabby Giffords and all those were wounded and to the ones who
Fri Jan 9, 2015, 01:24 AM
Jan 2015

lost their lives that day in Tucson, AZ, hc.

It truly was so senseless and could have been avoided.

treestar

(82,383 posts)
49. She looks great
Fri Jan 9, 2015, 01:48 AM
Jan 2015

Her speech does not seem entirely covered - she was the politician but her husband does the talking - and one of those shots made it look like she's still limping. Damn gun violence.

Cha

(297,323 posts)
51. Remember she was reported "dead" by cnn or some such network four years ago, treestar..
Fri Jan 9, 2015, 01:53 AM
Jan 2015

and how relieved we were when we found out she pulled through?

She's an amazing strong soul whose vital force would not be undone by a bullet to her head.

Disgusting despicable gun violence.

To Gabby four years later

Cha

(297,323 posts)
53. You're Welcome, Zorra.. Mahalo to you~ Gabby has come so far with a lot of help from her friends.
Fri Jan 9, 2015, 02:01 AM
Jan 2015

Hekate

(90,714 posts)
60. Gabby and her husband Mark are both heroes. Such a journey would be almost impossible alone...
Fri Jan 9, 2015, 03:09 AM
Jan 2015

...and he's been by her side, her partner all the way.



Someday I hope this country grows up and becomes fully sane.

Cha

(297,323 posts)
61. So glad we're never stopping fighting to help our Country become fully(mostly)sane one day, Hekate!
Fri Jan 9, 2015, 03:27 AM
Jan 2015

To Mark and Gabby, what a Team! I'm so happy and proud for them~

What Love Does~

Cha

(297,323 posts)
74. She's Amazing, she~ Gabby and Mark have had such an incredible journey from that unbearable
Sat Jan 10, 2015, 12:13 AM
Jan 2015

horror four years ago. They have a message.. and it may not resonate with enough pols in Congress now to change anything yet but they will not give up.

Thank you, she~

Cha

(297,323 posts)
87. Exactly snark.. "Never Forget".. just because it's been four years.. Never forget the victims
Sat Jan 10, 2015, 09:30 PM
Jan 2015

who perished and the ones who survived.

To Gabby and Mark and their message of Strength and "Responsible Solutions".

Thank you

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