It isn't clear it's a political assassination yet Dope.

Define "political assassination". He wasn't a candidate for anything. Though, I would say, that if he was killed specifically for his political views, then it could be characterized as a political killing. I think of it more as a targeted killing, just like the UHC executive a few months ago. But I suppose that mostly is semantics.

I don't pretend to be poring over every scrap, so I could be missing something. From what I know, it was a Mauser 30-06 hunting rifle. Haven't seen yet if it had a scope. If the shooter was at all experienced (and a Mauser is a good choice, so he probably is), he wouldn't need a scope for a human sized target at that range. Unless it was windy, I don't think windage would have played much of a factor in the shot.

I haven't seen any conspiracy theories from the left (a bunch from the right, and I wasn't even looking for those). No "it's a false flag operation!" from the left, or any other BS. Seems to be pretty factual, as near as I can tell.

I'm just awaiting information.

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