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wcmagumba

(5,615 posts) Sun Dec 14, 2025, 11:14 AM Dec 14

Seems like there are many mass shootings occurring throughout the world this holiday season...WTF

Everyone everywhere is going nuts...What is causing this trend? Smart phones, streaming services...who even knows. It's just not safe anywhere. I stay home unless absolutely necessary to go out...Sad way to live...

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Seems like there are many mass shootings occurring throughout the world this holiday season...WTF (Original Post) wcmagumba Dec 14 OP

"Smart phones, streaming services" J_William_Ryan Dec 14 #1

Not sure I agree... wcmagumba Dec 14 #3

It starts with rogue nations commiting murder, mass killings & getting away with it. they are leading by example. nt yaesu Dec 14 #2

J_William_Ryan

(3,338 posts)

1. "Smart phones, streaming services"

Reply to wcmagumba (Original post)

Sun Dec 14, 2025, 12:06 PM

Dec 14

Consider things have always been this violent.

With the 24/7 news cycle, 24/7 internet, 24/7 smartphones, creates the perception that the world has become more violent and deadly.

wcmagumba

(5,615 posts)

3. Not sure I agree...

Reply to J_William_Ryan (Reply #1)

Sun Dec 14, 2025, 02:38 PM

Dec 14

yaesu

(8,967 posts)

2. It starts with rogue nations commiting murder, mass killings & getting away with it. they are leading by example. nt

Reply to wcmagumba (Original post)

Sun Dec 14, 2025, 12:35 PM

Dec 14

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