Texas Rep. Mocked For His Insistence On Prayer As Gun Cure

By Karoli Kuns — May 7, 2023

Rep. Keith Self's absurd response to the massacre at a Texas outlet mall on Saturday that killed at least eight people has earned him a round of mockery online.

When asked if maybe thoughts and prayers weren't cutting it, Self responded by saying, "Well, those are people that don't believe in an almighty god who has, who is absolutely in control of our lives."

What a trite, idiotic thing to say. No one thinks guns were created by God to massacre innocent people, except for these idiots who worship at the altar of AR-15 and suck on the teat of the NRA, like Self does.

Twitter was quick to respond, and not kindly.

I'm spitballing here but maybe if the politicians actually did what 70+% of Americans want in terms of gun safety...those victims and their families wouldn't be in this position today? @RepKeithSelf You are a pathetic failure.

— DebbieM🇺🇦NO FBR Lists!*Biden/Harris (@MkdDebbie) May 6, 2023

So it's God's fault children are getting shot?

— Machine Pun Kelly Redux (@backell) May 7, 2023

Well then I reckon your almighty god kinda sucks, Keith.

— Rudely Van Gelder (@here4tehbeer) May 7, 2023

Dear @RepKeithSelf: Please say hello to your almighty God, who has complete control of our lives, but could you ask him to dial back his fondness for terrorizing us with assault rifles? He doesn't need to let it happen every single day.

— Mrs. Betty Bowers (@BettyBowers) May 7, 2023

This is infuriating. Then why wear seatbelts or take blood pressure medicine or safe drinking water? Let's just rely on the almighty to control our lives as they see fit. https://t.co/oKPNjp9LiC

— Rachel Vindman 🌻 (@natsechobbyist) May 7, 2023

What an absolute disgrace. If you’re not willing to actually do the work to stop these senseless killings, then get the hell out of the way for the people who are. https://t.co/EOPZI0zGXm

— MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) May 7, 2023

Just pray harder. https://t.co/4KcjYmoKSZ

— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) May 6, 2023

When your fealty to the NRA requires deciding that god wanted children to die today in a shooting. https://t.co/pGYabrPq1d

— Bradley P. Moss (@BradMossEsq) May 6, 2023

Every one of these idiots has to be voted out. OUT. NOW.

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