NV - 59 Dead, over 500 injured in Mandalay Bay shooting in Las Vegas, 1 Oct 2017 #2

[grammieto5]

"Great Day for America. Sad day for Las Vegas." Is this the bumper? wth does that mean? very weird lacks empathy.

What was said was it was great how Americans came together to help each other, regardless of political party or color of skin.and what a sad day for Las Vegas, the bumper of course left out quite a few other words.

 

[sds71]

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Sheriff: Las Vegas attacker's girlfriend will be questioned soon at the FBI's LA office.
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[LaborDayRN]

I was the culprit who suspected she was a 'typical' Asian/Fillipina- submissive, compliant, weak, obliging- which is why
so many misfit American men hook up with them. they're much easier to deal with and abuse than American women.

As an RN, I work with many Filipina women. I would not classify ONE of them as submissive. They are strong, intelligent, capable and confident women. In fact, many of them solely handle the finances at home. I'm not saying that this particular woman isn't submissive, but the generalization of a "typical" Filipana as submissive, compliant, weak, obliging is rather insulting and inaccurate in my opinion.

 

[x_files]

What was said was it was great how Americans came together to help each other, regardless of political party or color of skin.and what a sad day for Las Vegas, the bumper of course left out quite a few other words.

yeah, wording was awkward.

 

[x_files]

As an RN, I work with many Filipina women. I would not classify ONE of them as submissive. They are strong, intelligent, capable and confident women. In fact, many of them solely handle the finances at home. I'm not saying that this particular woman isn't submissive, but the generalization of a "typical" Filipana as submissive, compliant, weak, obliging is rather insulting and inaccurate in my opinion.

I found this to be the exact opposite. I wouldn't describe one of my Filipino women friends as submissive at all.

 

[CARIIS]

If my live in killed a mess of people and I had to go back to the us for interviews, I'd probably be all up on Xanax, just sayin... might need a wheelchair

It will be interesting to see if she provides clarification regarding his mental status

but then I thought , culturally, I have no real understanding of her childhood culture as it relates to beliefs about mental illness?

 

[Tawny]

As an RN, I work with many Filipina women. I would not classify ONE of them as submissive. They are strong, intelligent, capable and confident women. In fact, many of them solely handle the finances at home. I'm not saying that this particular woman isn't submissive, but the generalization of a "typical" Filipana as submissive, compliant, weak, obliging is rather insulting and inaccurate in my opinion.

I was about to post something very similar. The Filipina women I know are feisty, strong, independent, and far from "submissive."

 

[CARIIS]

The NV LT. Governor:

".....We saw and heard story after story like this. Ordinary Americans helping other ordinary Americans. It’s a great day for America. It’s a very sad day for Las Vegas, my hometown. Tragedy beyond words but this is the day when Americans helped Americans. Make it through the night. I say God bless them all."



I think we needed to see it in it's entire context. I do think it was very very poorly worded. But he was trying to point out the spirit and helpfulness that brought all of the people together during the enormous tragedy.

Ty glad to know context cause I found it quite bothersome on its own!!

 

[enelram]

As an RN, I work with many Filipina women. I would not classify ONE of them as submissive. They are strong, intelligent, capable and confident women. In fact, many of them solely handle the finances at home. I'm not saying that this particular woman isn't submissive, but the generalization of a "typical" Filipana as submissive, compliant, weak, obliging is rather insulting and inaccurate in my opinion.

Well, there's the age old stereotype and generalizing as well as a bit of sarcasm thrown into my comment. You may
be correct on the women you work with, but even starting way back during WWII, it was common for American soldiers
to bring back Asian/Fillipina wives when they were deployed overseas. It was widely accepted the reasons for them
bringing back these women. The soldiers would even admit why. Because the women were raised in a different
culture where men ruled the roost and were never to be questioned regarding their authority. Today's modern
Fillipina's may be different to a degree but I doubt they are pure feminists like many American women.
this is also the reason for the popularity of 'mail order brides'.
I

 

[Inthedetails]

As an RN, I work with many Filipina women. I would not classify ONE of them as submissive. They are strong, intelligent, capable and confident women. In fact, many of them solely handle the finances at home. I'm not saying that this particular woman isn't submissive, but the generalization of a "typical" Filipana as submissive, compliant, weak, obliging is rather insulting and inaccurate in my opinion.

I agree. (Plus sometimes "submissive" can be a tool to get things done....so it's not weak but actually strong.)

I HAVE NO IDEA what this particular woman is like, but I do rebel against categorizing an entire gender from a particular part of the world as "submissive."

Stepping off my soapbox.

jmopinion

 

[LaborDayRN]

Well, there's the age old stereotype and generalizing as well as a bit of sarcasm thrown into my comment. You may
be correct on the women you work with, but even starting way back during WWII, it was common for American soldiers
to bring back Asian/Fillipina wives when they were deployed overseas. It was widely accepted the reasons for them
bringing back these women. The soldiers would even admit why. Because the women were raised in a different
culture where men ruled the roost and were never to be questioned regarding their authority. Today's modern
Fillipina's may be different to a degree but I doubt they are pure feminists like many American women.
this is also the reason for the popularity of 'mail order brides'.
I

I disagree. And......this isn't a WWII bride. You can continue with your postings, if TOS allows the racial generalizations of people, which I doubt. I've said my peace.

 

[MelmothTheLost]

It will be interesting to see if she provides clarification regarding his mental status

but then I thought , culturally, I have no real understanding of her childhood culture as it relates to beliefs about mental illness?

No idea of Phillippine culture around mental illness, but the country was under Spanish influence for centuries so is basically Christian (92%), of whom 84% are Catholics.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_the_Philippines

 

[Hiandmighty]

Going to be a lot of posts gone soon...

 

[KMouse]

It will be interesting to see if she provides clarification regarding his mental status

but then I thought , culturally, I have no real understanding of her childhood culture as it relates to beliefs about mental illness?

I am going to guess no. I predict she will lawyer up and protect the estate.

 

[bluesneakers]

I found this to be the exact opposite. I wouldn't describe one of my Filipino women friends as submissive at all.

Same. And let's not forget Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Imelda Marcos, and Cory Aquino!

This ridiculous submissive stereotype needs to die.

 

[bluesneakers]

I am going to guess no. I predict she will lawyer up and protect the estate.

I wouldn't have gotten off the plane without a lawyer if I were in her shoes.

I hope she's made calls and has someone ready.

 

[oceanblueeyes]

I feel sorry for his brother or anyone that was connected to him by blood. I do think he is all over the place because he is just like everyone else trying to make sense of something so nonsensical. I wish the media would just leave him alone.

And he isn't alone.........we all are trying to figure out what this particular man's motive could be since so many think he doesn't fit the profile. In truth there is no profile nor can all mass murderers be all lumped into the same box.

Sure he talks about his wealth and gambling habits because this is what he knew about his brother. I think this is what he knew about his brother and not much else other than dealing with him on maybe real estate deals which can be done from a distance.

I didn't get to see a photo of his entire home but from what I could see of the beautiful entrance doors he seems to live comfortably himself. There is no evidence that he is anything like his mass murdering brother.

Its sad to me when family members seem to have to pay for the sins of another family member when they had nothing to do with it. For all we know his brother may be totally different than SP. For one, he seems to be much more extroverted and willing to talk trying to explain what he finds so surreal to him. He doesn't seem to be an anti-social butt-head like his brother was known to be. If so, he would have slammed the door to the first reporter that mobbed his home. I don't think he is in denial. He readily admits he knows his brother did this horrible deed. I really think he is just trying to understand how his brother got to this place to harm so many innocent people from just being a guy who liked to gamble and was successful in real estate.

But then it is often common for family members of murderers to be bashed by those on social media who doesn't even personally know the person whatsoever.

I am not sure why it matters that at one time SP worked for the IRS or the USPS decades ago. Some of the most wealthy people in our country have worked at other jobs prior to them becoming wealthy either from investing in the stock market, starting a very successful business or becoming involved in the real estate market. Vast amount of money can be made in real estate deals. I know numerous people who went into buying and selling real estate at different ages or stages in their life, and they all are very wealthy today. Heck, Bill Gates nor MZ with FB didn't even finish school, and look at where they are today. What job someone may have done in the distant past does not define how wealthy or poor they will become later on in life.

JMO

 

[Miss Magnolia]

YES! I have been wanting to comment on this from the beginning! One pic with eyes closed in a bar and one pic that looks 20 years old! I mean, this dude had a drivers license, a pilots license and won a car at a casino. All of those things have photos. Her photo looks like a drivers license photo. So, why isn't his shown?

Which brings me to my next subject. I think I saw back there somewhere that his drivers license may have been expired (sorry no link, too many articles). So, if so, how has he been renting rental cars? That is definitely a place that checks your license. So much is not adding up with this dude. So much!

I heard this mentioned on CBS News last night. He rented or attempted to rent another room ay another Las Vegas hotel in September for annual Life Is Beautiful Concert featuring Lorde and a Rapper. I can't find any link on CBS but I did find this just now. http://abc7news.com/amp/vegas-shoot...get-room-overlooking-another-concert/2488043/

 

[Betty P]

Interesting information to consider in Paddock's timeline of his early life and career: Money laundering first became illegal in the US on October 27, 1986.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Money_Laundering_Control_Act

Long title of the Act:

An Act to strengthen Federal efforts to encourage foreign cooperation in eradicating illicit drug crops and in halting international drug traffic, to improve enforcement of Federal drug laws and enhance interdiction of illicit drug shipments, to provide strong Federal leadership in establishing effective drug abuse prevention and education programs, to expand Federal support for drug abuse treatment and rehabilitation efforts, and for other purposes.

It was enacted primarily to fight drug trafficking in the US.

Interesting, may be a coincidence, but Paddock left regular employment in the late 1980's to pursue a career in professional gambling and real estate investment, two of the most common means of laundering illegally gained money. Not saying he got involved in drug trafficking or other illegal business that used money laundering, but that he went to work for those people. He would be a good candidate - someone who is a whiz at finances and accounting, highly skilled, low profile, keeps to himself and doesn't attract attention. Moves around a lot to keep from attracting too much attention in one place.


If the Feds start cracking down (as they've begun doing) on money laundering, things become difficult. Things get hot and your bosses turn on you, so what do you do? You give your girlfriend some money and send her out of the country, then get your revenge against innocent people you dislike and possibly outing the bosses you worked for.

Watch the Netflix series "Ozark" and you'll realize how pervasive money laundering is in the US, in its businesses and economy.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5071412/

All MOO, my current working theory.

 

[Betty P]

I wouldn't have gotten off the plane without a lawyer if I were in her shoes.

I hope she's made calls and has someone ready.

She'll probably have one now. I have a feeling the feds were offering her a pretty good deal. She may have information that's very important to them and they are likely trying to treat her very well. She may also need protection, which they can offer. JMO.