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highplainsdem

(49,022 posts)
Wed Oct 23, 2013, 10:01 AM Oct 2013

AR-15 Reported Stolen From GOP Rep's Unlocked Garage

Source: Talking Points Memo

Rep. Renee Ellmers' (R-NC) husband reported an AR-15 rifle stolen from the family's unlocked garage last week, the Raleigh News & Observer reported Tuesday.

Brent Ellmers reported that a rifle, gun case and a GPS were stolen from the family's home in Dunn, N.C., according to Chief J.D. Pope. The rifle had been left leaning against a gun locker in the unsecured garage after a target shooting outing, according to a police report. The report didn't indicate whether the rifle was loaded.

Rep. Ellmers' communications director Thomas Doheny confirmed to the News & Observer that several items were stolen from the congresswoman's home. While he wouldn't disclose further information, Doheny said the rifle belonged to Ellmers' college-age son.

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Read more: http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/ar-15-reported-stolen-from-gop-rep-s-north-carolina-home

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AR-15 Reported Stolen From GOP Rep's Unlocked Garage (Original Post) highplainsdem Oct 2013 OP
Nanny-state regulations and feminized social customs prevented young Ellmers IveWornAHundredPants Oct 2013 #1
Welcome to DU... awoke_in_2003 Oct 2013 #9
Yeah, but I don't blame you. IveWornAHundredPants Oct 2013 #10
Yeah, tone is hard to read sometimes... awoke_in_2003 Oct 2013 #13
I wonder if DUgosh Oct 2013 #2
Holy shit, I've actually been to Dunn beerandjesus Oct 2013 #3
That's very odd. IveWornAHundredPants Oct 2013 #11
I was hoping for triangular waffles--in fact, that's why I stopped. beerandjesus Oct 2013 #12
Even mislead with restuarant signs.. iamthebandfanman Oct 2013 #20
This is the same asshole GOP Rep that said she "needed" her check. dballance Oct 2013 #4
She's been a witch from the very beginning. R Merm Oct 2013 #5
I didn't think the "B" word was permitted here warrant46 Oct 2013 #14
Sorry changed a letter R Merm Oct 2013 #15
Thx warrant46 Oct 2013 #16
cmon! they leaned it against the gun locker, and that's good enough.. frylock Oct 2013 #6
if someone gets shot with it and killed iamthebandfanman Oct 2013 #7
Why "they" rather than "he" or "she" depending on who it was? 24601 Oct 2013 #17
THEIR household. iamthebandfanman Oct 2013 #19
Seinfeld Javaman Oct 2013 #8
Hmmm should we blame the victim in this case? The Straight Story Oct 2013 #18
The weapon should have been secured. Paulie Oct 2013 #21
So basically, yes - the victim is to blame for someone breaking into their home The Straight Story Oct 2013 #22
Doesn't every college-aged boy...... llmart Oct 2013 #23
 
1. Nanny-state regulations and feminized social customs prevented young Ellmers
Wed Oct 23, 2013, 10:04 AM
Oct 2013

from carrying this gun proudly wherever he went, and are directly responsible for the loss of it. Don't anyone dare tar this patriot with the epithet "irresponsible."

 
10. Yeah, but I don't blame you.
Wed Oct 23, 2013, 02:30 PM
Oct 2013

It's more one of my attempts to replicate the tone of the average popgun enthusiast.

beerandjesus

(1,301 posts)
3. Holy shit, I've actually been to Dunn
Wed Oct 23, 2013, 10:22 AM
Oct 2013

Went to this restaurant. The country ham & eggs were great, but I was a bit creeped out by the sign that said "No cursing please... Jesus is Lord!"

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11. That's very odd.
Wed Oct 23, 2013, 02:32 PM
Oct 2013

Were the waffles at least triangular? And did you tell them they forgot to put the words "beerand" at the beginning of their sign?

beerandjesus

(1,301 posts)
12. I was hoping for triangular waffles--in fact, that's why I stopped.
Wed Oct 23, 2013, 03:18 PM
Oct 2013

But it was actually the restaurant that was triangular, not the waffles. Alas.

iamthebandfanman

(8,127 posts)
20. Even mislead with restuarant signs..
Thu Oct 24, 2013, 12:44 PM
Oct 2013

god bless the right.

side note:

I don't particularly have anything against religious folks... but the 'jesus is lord' would have kept me from even inquiring on the shape of their waffles

I don't believe in mixing politics, religion, and business (pick any two). call me crazy.

 

dballance

(5,756 posts)
4. This is the same asshole GOP Rep that said she "needed" her check.
Wed Oct 23, 2013, 10:34 AM
Oct 2013

She's the one who said she wasn't giving up her check during the shutdown because she needed it. In total disregard for all those workers she helped furlough who also needed their checks. ASSHOLE.

warrant46

(2,205 posts)
16. Thx
Wed Oct 23, 2013, 06:00 PM
Oct 2013

I'm not the nice police the shoe may fit however there are better nouns to use to describe the useless waste of oxygen this woman represents

iamthebandfanman

(8,127 posts)
7. if someone gets shot with it and killed
Wed Oct 23, 2013, 12:42 PM
Oct 2013

they should be charged for their negligence :p

guess 'responsible' gun owners slip up sometimes, eh guys?

iamthebandfanman

(8,127 posts)
19. THEIR household.
Thu Oct 24, 2013, 12:43 PM
Oct 2013

THEIR garage.

THEIR AR 15.

That's why.

They can try to scape goat this onto their kid all they want... all politicians will find someone else to blame for their misgivings or wrong doings to save their own asses and political career.. especially right wing ones.


Personal responsibility my ass.

Javaman

(62,532 posts)
8. Seinfeld
Wed Oct 23, 2013, 12:56 PM
Oct 2013

Kramer: How can you not have insurance?

Jerry: Because I spent my money on the Clapco 8000. It's the most powerful lock they make. It has only one design flaw...the door...MUST BE CLOSED!!

The Straight Story

(48,121 posts)
18. Hmmm should we blame the victim in this case?
Wed Oct 23, 2013, 10:52 PM
Oct 2013

Someone breaks in and steals something from your home. Should we victim shame them for not doing enough to protect their self?

Maybe someone in the home drank too much and forgot to lock the door, guess it would be their fault they got robbed - or their fault is something else happened to them?

Paulie

(8,462 posts)
21. The weapon should have been secured.
Thu Oct 24, 2013, 01:44 PM
Oct 2013

If the gun safe itself was taken then it would change from pure negligence to at least did the minimum required.

If the gun fell down and shot a bystander does that make the gun owner a victim? Gravity did it ya know. Responsibility or liability end when they let go of the weapon?

The Straight Story

(48,121 posts)
22. So basically, yes - the victim is to blame for someone breaking into their home
Thu Oct 24, 2013, 04:36 PM
Oct 2013

and removing something. If a guest had gotten in(someone you expect to be in there) or it had fallen over and shot someone, etc, those would be all different cases.

It is now negligent to leave a tool you own in your own home because you have no reason to expect your home to be safe? Hopefully people are locking themselves up because they might get beaten/raped if they don't ensure their own safety in their home (which, apparently, people don't want them to use guns to do.....)

llmart

(15,548 posts)
23. Doesn't every college-aged boy......
Thu Oct 24, 2013, 07:35 PM
Oct 2013

need an AR-15? Not enough homework to keep him busy, I guess?

Stupid people.

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