As we try to comprehend the tragic shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and 17 others in Arizona today, social media gives us looks at the suspect and situation from a variety of angles.
Although Giffords was shot in the head, she has survived her injuries thus far.
Go to suspected gunman Jared Lee Loughners YouTube channel, and the first thing youll hear is a video the suspect has favorited, with angry music repeatedly shouting, Let the bodies hit the floor. Also on the channel are a few videos Loughner apparently cr! eated hi mself, spelling out his confusing, nonsensical philosophy in white text over a black background.
TwitPic users have reacted to the shootings with photos of the suspect, and another widely circulated graphic is Sarah Palins map of the U.S., with the slogan Its Time to Take a Stand, with gun sights depicted on certain areas, including Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Arizona district. (Incidentally, Tea Party reps condemned the shootings).
The Congresswoman, the wife of Astronaut Mark Kelly who is commander of the next U.S. space shuttle mission, tweeted just before she was shot, inviting her constituents to the event where the gunman opened fire, killing 5 and injuring 13:
My 1st Congress on Your Corner starts now. Please stop by the let me know what is on your mind or tweet me later
Meanwhile, a firestorm of accusations and controversy erupted on Twitter, where liberal blogger and Daily Kos founder Markos Moulitsas tweeted shortly after the incident, Mission accomplished, Sarah Palin.
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