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dpic73

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JohnHughsPartner said:
Trigger pullers?
Holy shitte libs 🤣🤣🤣

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It's not new "woke" language. It's to distinguish the shooter from others that were involved.

"The term is not unique to Seattle. FBI Director Christopher Wray used it in 2022 when discussing the small number of repeat violent actors who drive much of the gun crime in a given area (“a handful of well-known trigger pullers who keep finding their way back to the streets”). ATF leadership has similarly used “trigger-pullers” to mean the actual shooters among the broader pool of people involved in gun violence networks.

What the language does operationally

In focused-deterrence and gun-violence strategies, a relatively small set of individuals accounts for a large share of shootings. “Trigger puller” specifically marks the person who fires the weapon, distinguishing them from lookouts, suppliers, drivers, or other associates. The practical goal is resource allocation: identify, surveil, and prosecute the repeat shooters rather than treating every gang or group member the same.

Why it drew strong reaction

Critics treated the public use of the phrase as a soft euphemism that downplays responsibility and mirrors broader patterns of softened official language. The Polymarket post and subsequent commentary framed it as an intentional shift “to avoid stigmatizing language,” which amplified the perception of political correctness. There is no public statement from Sayles or SPD announcing a formal change in terminology for sensitivity reasons; the phrasing appears to be internal operational language that simply became visible in a high-profile briefing.

In short, the term itself is functional police shorthand aimed at the most dangerous actors. Its public airing in this context, however, produced the controversy because many hear it as avoiding the clearer and more direct word “shooter.”

 
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dpic73 said:
It's not new "woke" language. It's to distinguish the shooter from others that were involved.

"The term is not unique to Seattle. FBI Director Christopher Wray used it in 2022 when discussing the small number of repeat violent actors who drive much of the gun crime in a given area (“a handful of well-known trigger pullers who keep finding their way back to the streets”). ATF leadership has similarly used “trigger-pullers” to mean the actual shooters among the broader pool of people involved in gun violence networks.

What the language does operationally

In focused-deterrence and gun-violence strategies, a relatively small set of individuals accounts for a large share of shootings. “Trigger puller” specifically marks the person who fires the weapon, distinguishing them from lookouts, suppliers, drivers, or other associates. The practical goal is resource allocation: identify, surveil, and prosecute the repeat shooters rather than treating every gang or group member the same.

Why it drew strong reaction

Critics treated the public use of the phrase as a soft euphemism that downplays responsibility and mirrors broader patterns of softened official language. The Polymarket post and subsequent commentary framed it as an intentional shift “to avoid stigmatizing language,” which amplified the perception of political correctness. There is no public statement from Sayles or SPD announcing a formal change in terminology for sensitivity reasons; the phrasing appears to be internal operational language that simply became visible in a high-profile briefing.

In short, the term itself is functional police shorthand aimed at the most dangerous actors. Its public airing in this context, however, produced the controversy because many hear it as avoiding the clearer and more direct word “shooter.”

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you might as well be trying to explain calculus to your dog
 
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dpic73 said:
It's not new "woke" language. It's to distinguish the shooter from others that were involved.

"The term is not unique to Seattle. FBI Director Christopher Wray used it in 2022 when discussing the small number of repeat violent actors who drive much of the gun crime in a given area (“a handful of well-known trigger pullers who keep finding their way back to the streets”). ATF leadership has similarly used “trigger-pullers” to mean the actual shooters among the broader pool of people involved in gun violence networks.

What the language does operationally

In focused-deterrence and gun-violence strategies, a relatively small set of individuals accounts for a large share of shootings. “Trigger puller” specifically marks the person who fires the weapon, distinguishing them from lookouts, suppliers, drivers, or other associates. The practical goal is resource allocation: identify, surveil, and prosecute the repeat shooters rather than treating every gang or group member the same.

Why it drew strong reaction

Critics treated the public use of the phrase as a soft euphemism that downplays responsibility and mirrors broader patterns of softened official language. The Polymarket post and subsequent commentary framed it as an intentional shift “to avoid stigmatizing language,” which amplified the perception of political correctness. There is no public statement from Sayles or SPD announcing a formal change in terminology for sensitivity reasons; the phrasing appears to be internal operational language that simply became visible in a high-profile briefing.

In short, the term itself is functional police shorthand aimed at the most dangerous actors. Its public airing in this context, however, produced the controversy because many hear it as avoiding the clearer and more direct word “shooter.”

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Sure, sure
 
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I dunno, I just think whenever the number of syllables used to describe something increases by factor of 2x or more, it's generally a sign that someone's either overthinking things or doesn't want to talk about them, particularly if the new nomenclature entails a more passive voice.
 
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dpic73 said:
It's not new "woke" language. It's to distinguish the shooter from others that were involved.

"The term is not unique to Seattle. FBI Director Christopher Wray used it in 2022 when discussing the small number of repeat violent actors who drive much of the gun crime in a given area (“a handful of well-known trigger pullers who keep finding their way back to the streets”). ATF leadership has similarly used “trigger-pullers” to mean the actual shooters among the broader pool of people involved in gun violence networks.

What the language does operationally

In focused-deterrence and gun-violence strategies, a relatively small set of individuals accounts for a large share of shootings. “Trigger puller” specifically marks the person who fires the weapon, distinguishing them from lookouts, suppliers, drivers, or other associates. The practical goal is resource allocation: identify, surveil, and prosecute the repeat shooters rather than treating every gang or group member the same.

Why it drew strong reaction

Critics treated the public use of the phrase as a soft euphemism that downplays responsibility and mirrors broader patterns of softened official language. The Polymarket post and subsequent commentary framed it as an intentional shift “to avoid stigmatizing language,” which amplified the perception of political correctness. There is no public statement from Sayles or SPD announcing a formal change in terminology for sensitivity reasons; the phrasing appears to be internal operational language that simply became visible in a high-profile briefing.

In short, the term itself is functional police shorthand aimed at the most dangerous actors. Its public airing in this context, however, produced the controversy because many hear it as avoiding the clearer and more direct word “shooter.”

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You people are f'ing stupid.
 
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LafayetteBear said:
Yeah. Like your dad, because you were obviously an asswhole baby. (Misspelling intentional, to get past the frickin' censor machinery here.)
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LOL.. The fat gay guy is interested in other dudes arseholes. Surprise surprise.
 
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dpic73 said:
You're welcome to disprove it.
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You’re still welcome to disprove Fauci lying about all things Covid or the main science denier behind the “vaccines don’t cause autism” hoax pleading guilty to fraud. Just bringing them up since you sprinted away from those threads when your worldview unraveled.
 
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dpic73 said:
How's that Screech? By quoting grok? Can your big brain explain how that makes me like you?
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LOL... You really think you I am "like you?" I'm rational you douche. You are unhinged with the emotion of hate because your candidate lost................. TWICE.
 
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Scrubby said:
You’re still welcome to disprove Fauci lying about all things Covid or the main science denier behind the “vaccines don’t cause autism” hoax pleading guilty to fraud. Just bringing them up since you sprinted away from those threads when your worldview unraveled.
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You can just say you're unable to.
 
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dpic73 said:
Bro, you're a fuggin cartoon that no one takes seriously. 😅

Shouldn't you be searching for anti-dem rage porn?
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LOL.. No, you are the arse clown no one takes seriously. You are a f'ing cultist. A joke and and disgrace to America. This is your reality. Welcome to it.
 
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m.knox said:
LOL.. No, you are the arse clown no one takes seriously. You are a f'ing cultist. A joke and and disgrace to America. This is your reality. Welcome to it.
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Good Boy Dont Worry GIF
 
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dpic73 said:
It's not new "woke" language. It's to distinguish the shooter from others that were involved.

"The term is not unique to Seattle. FBI Director Christopher Wray used it in 2022 when discussing the small number of repeat violent actors who drive much of the gun crime in a given area (“a handful of well-known trigger pullers who keep finding their way back to the streets”). ATF leadership has similarly used “trigger-pullers” to mean the actual shooters among the broader pool of people involved in gun violence networks.

What the language does operationally

In focused-deterrence and gun-violence strategies, a relatively small set of individuals accounts for a large share of shootings. “Trigger puller” specifically marks the person who fires the weapon, distinguishing them from lookouts, suppliers, drivers, or other associates. The practical goal is resource allocation: identify, surveil, and prosecute the repeat shooters rather than treating every gang or group member the same.

Why it drew strong reaction

Critics treated the public use of the phrase as a soft euphemism that downplays responsibility and mirrors broader patterns of softened official language. The Polymarket post and subsequent commentary framed it as an intentional shift “to avoid stigmatizing language,” which amplified the perception of political correctness. There is no public statement from Sayles or SPD announcing a formal change in terminology for sensitivity reasons; the phrasing appears to be internal operational language that simply became visible in a high-profile briefing.

In short, the term itself is functional police shorthand aimed at the most dangerous actors. Its public airing in this context, however, produced the controversy because many hear it as avoiding the clearer and more direct word “shooter.”

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This is a pretty simple concept. OP now wants law enforcement to refer to 'sketchy' indviduals as shooters? Even if no shots are fired? This is to describe individuals known to have a past.

Do you not back the blue? Are you trying to say they are overstepping their bounds? Are you sure you are MAGA? Check your T bruh.
 
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dpic73

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jedhawk77 said:
This is a pretty simple concept. OP now wants law enforcement to refer to 'sketchy' indviduals as shooters? Even if no shots are fired? This is to describe individuals known to have a past.

Do you not back the blue? Are you trying to say they are overstepping their bounds? Are you sure you are MAGA? Check your T bruh.
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He just trusted his twitter bot was telling him the truth about a new woke word for shooter, lol.

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JohnHughsPartner said:
You forgot bet welcher . These freaks have no shame .
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If you had shame, you'd be embarrassed about the fake things you post. If you had integrity, you'd have re-joined the bet when I gave you multiple opportunities. If you were smart, you wouldn't always try to change the subject into a personal attack on posters who prove you wrong. You'd apologize or tuck your tail, but alas...
 
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dpic73 said:
If you had shame, you'd be embarrassed about the fake things you post. If you had integrity, you'd have re-joined the bet when I gave you multiple opportunities. If you were smart, you wouldn't always try to change the subject into a personal attack on posters who prove you wrong. You'd apologize or tuck your tail, but alas...
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Says the racist bet welcher who posts on multiple accounts and gets all his opinions from Sam Altman’s AI.
 
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dpic73 said:
If you had shame, you'd be embarrassed about the fake things you post. If you had integrity, you'd have re-joined the bet when I gave you multiple opportunities. If you were smart, you wouldn't always try to change the subject into a personal attack on posters who prove you wrong. You'd apologize or tuck your tail, but alas...
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Wait, wait wait
Did you just use “if you had integrity” and “if you were smart” in the same paragraph? I’m seriously fn ☠️
@PedMaller @Scrubby come get your boy
 
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dpic73

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Scrubby said:
Says the racist bet welcher who posts on multiple accounts and gets all his opinions from Sam Altman’s AI.
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Help, I'm being attacked by the "click!"

I've never had another handle dummy and how dumb do you have to be to believe that because I spoke in third person one time, it must be true. Name the other handles, I dare you.

Now, do you have anything other than personal attacks Clicky?
 
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dpic73

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JohnHughsPartner said:
Wait, wait wait
Did you just use “if you had integrity” and “if you were smart” in the same paragraph? I’m seriously fn ☠️
@PedMaller @Scrubby come get your boy
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Oh noes! You're calling in your "click" members? I'm in trouble now!

It's hilarious that you become a snowflake and need helpers when you get busted. SAD!
 
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dpic73 said:
Oh noes! You're calling in your "click" members? I'm in trouble now!

It's hilarious that you become a snowflake and need helpers when you get busted. SAD!
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When did I get busted, twink? Do you need a crying station when someone gets your pronouns wrong?
 
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dpic73 said:
Help, I'm being attacked by the "click!"

I've never had another handle dummy and how dumb do you have to be to believe that because I spoke in third person one time, it must be true. Name the other handles, I dare you.

Now, do you have anything other than personal attacks Clicky?
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“Just because I speak in 3rd person sometimes doesn’t make me weird!!!”

at least you gave up on arguing your status as a bet welcher, racist, AI NPC and an anti-vaxxer. Baby steps.



now enjoy this dank meme
 
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@dpic73 You will always be remembered on this site as a bet welching phaggot. You do realize that, right ?!? Even when your little cvnt Iowa friends are gone, the norms will continue to laugh at you
 
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dpic73

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JohnHughsPartner said:
You will always be remembered on this site as a bet welching phaggot. You do realize that, right ?!? Even when your little cvnt Iowa friends are gone, the norms will continue to laugh at you
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Jinxy is big mad that trigger pullers isn't a new woke word! :ROFLMAO:
 
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