Kyle Rittenhouse, the 17-year-old who shot and killed two rioters while also injuring a third in Kenosha, Wisconsin last week, will have his day in court. On that, we can all agree.
As for the rest of the story, depending on whom you ask, Rittenhouse may be a gun-toting patriot or a cold-blooded killer… Or maybe something in between, a well-intentioned youngster who was in way over his head yet nonetheless comported himself in a manner that showed restraint and maturity beyond his years.
Everyone seems to have an opinion on the young man. Feel free to post yours in the comment section.
This week, though, Rittenhouse had a brief message for those who view him in a more positive light as he prepares for what will undoubtedly be a high-profile trial:
KYLE RITTENHOUSE SPEAKS!!!!!! THIS MUST BE THE TWEET HEARD ‘ROUND THE WORLD!!!!!! RETWEET AND DONATE TO THE #FIGHTBACK FOUNDATION RIGHT NOW!!!!! #PaulRevere @LLinWood @realDonaldTrump @TuckerCarlson @michellemalkin @PressSec pic.twitter.com/fOCzeLGkcm
— John Pierce (@CaliKidJMP) September 1, 2020
Rittenhouse is being held at a juvenile facility in Vernon Hills, Illinois. He faces six criminal counts and is being prosecuted as an adult. Those include: first-degree intentional homicide, first-degree reckless homicide, recklessly endangering safety and possession of a dangerous weapon.
Pierce Bainbridge, the lead attorney representing Rittenhouse, said in a statement recounting the events of that night that his client “did nothing wrong.”
“Kyle did nothing wrong. He exercised his God-given, Constitutional, common law and statutory law right to self-defense,” explained Bainbridge.
GOA: Joe Biden Smears Apparent Self-Defender Kyle Rittenhouse
Bainbridge went on to say that Kyle “is now in the crosshairs of institutional forces that are much more powerful than him. But he will stand up to them and fight not only for himself, but for all Americans and their beloved Constitution. We will never leave his side until he is victorious in that fight.”
As GunsAmerica previously reported, all of the men Rittenhouse shot that night were convicted criminals. Joseph “JoJo” Rosenbaum, 36, was a convicted pedophile, Anthony Huber, 26, was a convicted domestic abuser, and Gaige Grosskreutz, 26, is a convicted felon who faced charges for burglary, criminal trespass, theft, and disorderly conduct.
If you are part of the pro-2A community on social media, it’s impossible to ignore the outpouring of support for Rittenhouse. Hundreds, if not thousands, of memes have been posted and shared in the aftermath of the incident.
Here are just a few examples. Most of these are tasteless, offensive, and NSFW!!! Viewer discretion is advised!!!
if the cops would do there jobs we wouldn’t have to
If cops could do their jobs, we wouldn’t have to.
Basede upon the video images and expert trained LEOs statements, it appears obvious Kyle Rittenhouse was running for his life as he was being pursued by three attackers. By the simple disparity of force the pursuers had Kyle Rittenhouse at a severe disadvantage and he rightfully feared for his life. One can only imagine what would have happened if Kyle Rittenhouse had not been armed, I believe the answer is a no brainer.
For the lone survivor to claim false victimhood status, it would seem that he is attempting to pass the actual responsibility onto his victim, who had the foresight to arm himself, thereby refusing to be yet another victim from criminal rioters. The wounded attacker chose poorly and must now accept that undeniable fact and stop whining about what happened to himself and more about what he was trying to do to Kyle Rittenhouse. Age has nothing to do with preserving ones own life.
well said
Only one of the three he shot will lie about what happened.
Kyle was wrong to look to pick a fight. End of story!
Gary Palmer do you intentionally try to be a fool, of is it really that difficult for you to except the truth that BLM/Antifa and their Democrat handlers have purposely encouraged riots that have ruined many lives over the past few months all in an attempt to gain power.
TO ADVOCATE THE NOTION THAT BECAUSE THE PERSONS MR AR15 SHOT HAD A CRIMINAL RECORD SOMEHOW JUSTIFIES A 17 YEAR OLD THAT WAS WEAPONIZED FROM CHILDHOOD BY HIS PARENTS TO GO OUT AND COMMIT MURDER IS NOT A VIABLE DEFENSE. YOU DONT GO TO A HOT SPOT WITH A LOADED ASSAULT RIFLE AND THEN WHEN YOU KILL TWO AND MAYHEM A THIRD SAY OOOPS I DID IT IN SELF DEFENSE. WHAT THAT WEAK DEFENSE NARRATIVE DOESNT BRING TO LIGHT IS THAT THOSE WHO APPROACHED MR AR15 WITH A LOADED HANDGUN MAY CLAIM THEY DID SO IN DEFENSE OF OTHERS SINCE THERE IS A VERSION OF EVENTS THAT SAYS THE CORONER DETERMINED ONE OF HIS VICTIMS WAS SHOT IN THE BACK. IF MR AR15 WAS OBVIOUSLY ENTITLED TO A VALID SELF DEFENSE, NO DISTRICT ATTORNEY WOULD WASTE TAX PAYERS $ ON AN OBVIOUS SELF DEFENSE CASE. HE IS BEHIND BARS FOR A REASON AND THAT REASON IS CLEARLY BECAUSE PROSECUTERS WHO GRADUATED FROM LAW SCHOOL AND OBVIOUSLY HAVE AN EXPERTISE IN CRIMINAL LAW SUFFICIENTLY TO BE VETTED TO HOLD A PUBLIC OFFICE AT TAXPAYER EXPENSE FEEL THIS 17 YEAR OLD THOUGHT HE WAS PLAYING A VIDEO GAME WITH A DEADLY AR15.
I AM A LONG TIME 2ND AMENDMENT ADVOCATE AND A FIREARM OWNER AND ITS BOZOS LIKE MR AR15 THAT GIVE RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERS A BAD RAP AND JELORDIZED OUR 2ND AMENDMENT RIGHT. QUESTION I HAVE IS WHY MRS AR15 MOTHER WHO DROVE HIM THERE IS NOT CHARGED WITH ACCESSORY BEFORE / AFTER THE FACT / CHILD ENDANGERMENT / MURDER JUST LIKE CHARLES MANSON FOR SENDING HER OWN FLESH AND BLOOD TO COMMIT MURDER 😡 !
Finally some one else with common sense. Thank you Mr Joe.
I agree with you 100%
I too am a advocate of the 2nd admendment and feel alone in the gun community, hence the name Solo.
More people in the gun community need to stand up to all this hate. Speak out against vigilante’s that will hurt our common cause….
CLEARLY you didn’t watch any of the videos of the incident.
CLEARLY you don’t understand that self defense is a valid reason for shooting an attacker.
CLEARLY you don’t understand that a property/business owner has a right to defend his property and enlist the aid of other to help him.
CLEARLY you still believe that the overburdened, distracted, hunted police were sufficient to the task despite the OBVIOUS evidence to the contrary.
CLEARLY you believe allowing rioters to riot is morally superior to protecting the property of innocent people.
CLEARLY you are deluded into thinking D.A.s are immune from political pressure.
Clearly, you are emotional and uninformed.
I was going to enter a comment but you said it better then I.
Dittos & Amen.
Well said. Anyone who doesn’t see this is true is an idiot and drinking the media kool aid powered by the democratic socialist party. Don’t let the police do their job of keeping the peace and citizens will have to protect themselves. It happened literally as soon as the democrats decided to support domestic terrorism. Bad idea democrats
Well said Mr Howard, I guess they (BLM/ANTIFA) are saying that rioters have a right to burn, pillage, murder and destroy but we don’t have the right to prevent them from doing so??!! Rittenhouse appears to be a hero, defending his country and friends. It doesn’t matter if the ones shot were criminals previously or not, what they were doing that night was a crime. Even if they came straight from Sunday School class, at that time what the rioters were doing was putting themselves and their countrymen in extreme danger. BLM/ANTIFA is upset because it is so devastating to their cause. Little doubt that Rittenhouse will be exonerated.
I hope you’ll come back to this post after the trial and weigh in once again. I sincerely believe Kyle will be acquitted. Just George Zimerman, Darren Wilson and others have been after shooting shit birds who believed their own bullshit and paid for it with their lives.
Joe you might be the biggest clown ever. Did you seriously say that a D.A would never throw away tax payer money just to bring a case? HOLY CRAP joe you are a mess. District attorneys across the county have been put in place by Soros to specifically do what you said would never happen. On top of that joe , soros bought D.As have refused to file charges on real criminals around the country all because of pressure from BLM virus. Joe you are beyond ignorant. And don’t pretend to be a 2nd amendment advocate. For you or anyone joe to watch the video of that kid being hunted down by grown men with weapons and say that KR didn’t do what was absolutely necessary to save his life shows that you are either a fraud or flat out ignorant joe.
i forgot to mention this : NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, file for a CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT!!! all your doing is yelling to the gun banning government I HAVE A CONCEALED WEAPON!!
A FREE MAN NEVER ASKS PERMISSION TO EXERCISE HIS RIGHTS!!
SOMETHING IS ILLEGAL ONLY IF YOU GET CAUGHT
FRIENDS HELP YOU MOVE, TRUE FRIENDS HELP YOU MOVE THE BODIES!!!
i saw the criminal that got shot with a gun in his hand’s photos from social media with his friend and the wound vac attached to his arm, (i have had one on my chest and 2 on my left thigh all at the same time) and i want to know this :why the fuck is this guy taking photos and not handcuffed to the bed!!!!!
it is a felony for a convicted felon to even possess “a component of modern ammunition” and that automatic pistol in his hand is NOT a PERCUSSION CAP FIRED BLACK POWDER PISTOL!!!
i say that criminal needs to dissappear and FAST!!
the shooting happened in wisconson so illinoise has NO JURISDICTION in this case!
also the PROSICUTOR in this case needs to be pulled from his office during business hours and hanged by the neck until DEAD, DEAD, DEAD!!!
The guy that got shot in the arm was not a convicted felon. That was fake news flowing through social media. Aka FAKE NEWS.
He had a CCP to carry. That was his pistol he was legaly allowed to own.
Unlike Kyle 17 year old that could not buy that AR15 on his own. He could not even drive himself there. He had his mom drop him off.
So says the the armed thug who had not a concealed firearm but a drawn pistol in his hand when he was shot. As for any such autopsy that says one of the Attackers was but n the back it would be crazy for that to happen when they were hitting the kid from behind with a skateboard. If they turned to run as all cowards that attack from behind normally do. The facts are not all out yet. But none of the attackers those that are dead or the cry ass shot in the arm have had all their criminal records released yet. CNN is great for defending scum.
SOLO false. Wrong . That punk BLM supporter did not have a CCW permit. Solo your schedule wake up at 11am watch the view, go to mailbox look for your unemployment check, go back to sleep. Wake up watch CNN, get on social media spread the BS info you pretend is true. Back to joy reed, don lemon while flipping back and forth. Then come on places like this and continue to spread false anti American BS.
Don’t forget to list the names of those in the Prosecutors’ office behind these charges so they can be held to account in the future.
Time to dump politically appointed Police and go to ELECTED police departments. Makes one wonder if city police follow orders to stand by and watch this chaos what OTHER orders they would follow to keep their jobs.
This kid doesn’t stand a chance in hell being tried in the extreme socialist democrat state of Illinois. I lived there half of my life. The Mafia was kindergarten compared to the political corruption and communism taking place there today. The great Communist Chicago makes the rules for the rest of the rural god fearing folk and treats them as slaves. That is why I left.
I’m guessing the cops at the county clink are serving him eggs Benedict for breakfast, a club sandwich for lunch and filet Mignon for dinner.
While he was working to keep properties safe, he was attacked. He should have killed many more.
Well i didnt make it past your statement to “leave a comment” in the story! I dont understand why this kid is talking from jail?I saw the whole thing from start to finish,between T.V. news and online research and as i see it ,it was self defense and the last Antifa/BLM member that didnt die should be charged with a crime not this kid! What kind of country do we live in?If its the kind i think then i dont want to live in it!!! We the People need to use our 2A to make it right and safe !!!%
My thoughts exactly. They wanna war but cry for a medic when one of our 17yr olds gets in a bind. What happens when we have all had enough and begin to clean up our cities. Those of us who are properly trained, and prepared.
well said
I am hoping that everyone noticed that once Mr. Rittenhouse did his job killing two thugs and wounding the third that the rioting, burning and looting stopped. That tells me we need to go back to the old way of dealing with these rioters and that is shoot on sight as they attempt to loot and burn businesses. It really was an effective strategy!!
I imagine the hapless Democrat leadership of that city feel if they don’t do something, the riots will continue. Why not prosecute an innocent middle class white boy? There wouldn’t be any riots or media outrage or anything. Who in the world could possibly object to this prosecution?
HE DONE A FINE JOB ,SHOULDA GOT A FEW MORE SCUMBAGS OFF THE STREET
The attorney representing this young kid should sue the shit out of those who put a minors name out to the media. Really feel sorry for Kyle and his family. For the injustice they are facing as a result of a group of so called adults not doing the job they wanted and are being well compensated for not doing.
If he is going to be tried as an adult then he should have the same protections as an adult. If he does, then the “possession of a dangerous weapon” charge no longer applies then all of the others charges get dismissed as justifiable.
💯 agree…adult trial means they consider him adult enough to carry that rifle also!
My thoughts as well.
It’s time people started asking the tough questions, like:
“What kind of sling is that?”
True use of self defense case closed
Unless your comment about President Trump is sarcasm, you need to expand your horizons and find some additional sources of “news”! If anyone or group is responsible for the anger, hate and expression of rampant racism you need to look no further than the main stream media, especially the Communist News Network!
RICKY B. I think you have the current president confused with the last divider and chief
Seems like the Dems get more exposure every day. Information showing they have been supporting riots and funding the discord are coming to light. Even the MSM can’t cover up for them this time. Glad to have a POTUS who speaks to the truth about this evil.
If you watch a certain series now on a popular video streaming service about WW ll you will see immediately the parallels between the current media manipulation by the democrats and their supporters and Joseph Goebbels propaganda campaign of the Nazi party. The Big Lie. Keep telling the lie every day until it is no longer questioned. The democrats are using the Nazi playbook. Watch it, you will see this is not hyperbole.
As an example, watch the original unedited footage of the cold blooded murder of Jay Danielson by Michael Forest Reinoehl where you can see the event before the killing and you can hear the audio, and the stalking of Jay by his murderers. Because it was a concerted effort to stalk and kill by a group, not just one man. And compare it to the edited, audio removed version shown the next day on most major network news stations. Presented with unquestioned interview of Reinoeh who is clearly lying about what happened, and then a smear campaign against law enforcement who were tasked with arresting a murder suspect. The U.S. media has been very seriously and tragically compromised.
Joseph Rosenbaum, Convicted pedophile, died with his red t-shirt wrapped around his head. why? He wanted to hide his identity for when he steals Rittenhouse’s AR-15. Which is what he was after. I think all three that were shot wanted to steal his gun! And all three had criminal rap sheets!
Another small hat and vile thug sent to hell early! GOOD! I heard he was satanist. No loss!
All three antifa were small hats.. Sayanim. You all need to google that word so you can get up to speed on what is really behind all this
Enjoy the your eternity in the fire and brimstone you satanist scum.
Its clear to me from some of the other videos that the Kid was their target, a number of the attackers can be seen standing around the gas station near the kid, the medic screaming medic can be seen reaching under his back pack to retrieve his pistol as he runs down the street in pursuit of the Kid before he is shot along with others that attack him after he falls. It appears that the first guy was shot as he tried to wrestle the Kids rifle away from him, pulling on the barrel towards himself he literally shot himself. The second guy shot hits the kid with the skateboard with one hand and grabs the barrel of the rifle pulling it towards himself with a predictable result RIP. The next guy shot in the arm was attempting to shoot the Kid in the head, but apparently didn’t know how to operate it and got shot pointing his gun at the Kids head. I would be interested to know how, what type, caliber, where stolen these firearms came from that were confiscated in Kenosha. The Kids rifle should get a good price at auction.
And the scumbag vile politicians and attorneys are at again perverting justice by even daring to prosecute this fine outstanding young man. They should be giving him a reward and a thousand round crate of ammo. I can’t wait to see they satanic bastard politicians and media liars wiped off of the earth when Jesus returns to rule and reign the nations. They keep on proving that they more than deserve their eternity in the fire.
The pricks even censor truthful comments on a “progun” website! Unbelievable! Enjoy the flames losers. You’re going to the same place as the commies you scum.
When a currently sitting POTUS encourages his supporters into violent physical conflict with other Americans, who does this ultimately benefit?
This is the first time in American history (including the part during which there was an actual civil war going on) that we have a POTUS who actively pits us against each other… Who stands to benefit the most from Americans being at each other’s throats like this?!?!?!?!?!
I’ll assume you’re referring to Obama, since all of that fits him to a tee.
Sir, please act your age… If you’ve still got you panties in a bunch about the way Obama pushed his healthcare policy into law without any Republican involvement over a decade ago, you’re acting like a 2 year old. Our healthcare system was broke before he did that & it’s just as broke today as it was back then.
Any policy differences you may have with any former POTUS in no way compares to the way the orange makeup wearing douche that is our current POTUS wipes his enormous ass with our entire system of government almost every day.
Ricky B., You’re a communist from Chicago right? Listen you pious POS take your bullshit elsewhere. Obama didn’t give one shit about middle class America. You’re seeing the result of pent up frustration by Americans who care about this country. Obama is the one who divided America by ignoring the people who want America to be great again. Not some third world country where nobody works, but everyone has their hand out. I think you’re probably an ANTIFA shit stain. I wish Kyle would have met you pond scum.
When did president Trump encourage violence? Please give examples
I’m assuming you have access to Twitter & also understand how to read the English language so please don’t ask me stupid questions to which you already have the answers.
The mainstream media wins because koolaid drinkers like you don’t have the sense to do your own homework. Instead of watching demonrat propaganda (CNN / MSNBC) try getting actual facts from One America News Network. If you can’t figure out that the mainstream media and the Democrats are lying to us then you can be the first 1 in line when they enact their mandatory buybacks (compensated confiscation) while the rest of us real Americans fight for our freedoms . I never have and never will trust Democrats. Most of them need to be in prison for treason. If you’re a gun owner with half a brain then the choice is clear…….TRUMP 2020!!!!!!
Remember If you come for mine you better bring yours!LEAVE OUR RIGHTS ALONE!!!!!!!!!
Another liberal democrat jackass that only wants to lie to cover up the truth. This is how they try to sucker you into their game and before you know it, you’re drowning in the swamp! Don’ give in! VOTE STRAIGHT REPUBLICAN on November 3rd.
Ricky B: How can you even talk with all that ANTIFA cock in your mouth?
Yeah know, Joey, I had never even heard of “ANTIFA” until I heard that acronym coming out of the orange makeup wearing clown’s mouth during one of the few times he removed Putin’s cock from his own tonsils long enough to speak publicly… Have a nice weekend buddy!
Leaving profane, insulting comments identify you as a liberal troll with nothing better to do than argue with law abiding, 2nd Amendment supporting patriots. Antifa was around and in the news years before the Trump presidency and your admission that you never heard of them before leads one to believe you only started paying attention recently and by still pushing the Russian narrative, you are obviously one of the 3 people still watching MSNBC.
If you are clueless and ignorant enough to believe this, you’re part of the problem.
This is the first time in American history that neo-Marxists thugs committed anarchy, violence, arson and looting, and both parties didn’t condemn it. This time, one party not only defends mob riots but funds them.
You are completely blind and retarded,,,
Ricky , are you really this stupid ? Or just another leftist agitator ? Either you don’t appear to be that smart.
Total BS. The prior occupant of the White House inflamed “identity politics” & started the movement to protect criminals from any consequences. BLM now openly advocates only support for black criminals, not innocent black lives.
President Trump is the leader the US needs now more than ever to restore Freedom of Speech, Freedom to Keep and Bear Arms, Freedom of Religion and the Freedom to Raise Normal Children who are the genders they were born as.
When the RICO investigations are done, the forces behind Antifa, BLM and other terrorist groups will be wealthy, globalist, progressive, eco-conscious, liberals.
Ricky B you must only watch cnn ,npr or something because defending yourself from armed mobs chasing and screaming for your blood is a rite to all people especially the for the people of the united states .
Demorats,Antifa ,blm,most media are the ones encouraging the riots and attacks on whites .If you can not see this your just willfully ignorant because there’s to much video proof of it over and over again
It is like how you libtards ignore the fact that our government did all they could to replace a sitting president with everything from Russia collusion to getting to many scoops of ice cream .
Just wait and you’ll see. It’s all about total control!! If the state can’t control the people then Big Brother steps in………….
I agree with you 100%
What do we get from this, just more devide, more violence, more hate, from a man who care’s more about him self, than the good of the country.
I stand against you wicked vile filthy satanic lefty commie slime. I stand for righteousness and Gods perfect law. See you scum lefties at the great throne judgement. It won’t go well for you after your death. We Bible believing Christians aren’t going there, you are going to burn in everlasting fire forever. Kind of ironic? Isn’t it? You more than deserve it too.
Looks like your comment come out of left field 😉😅🤣🤣😂🤣🤣
Another delusional product of the dim witted Democrats , you sir are a dumbass.
Ricky B, when did Potus encourage violence? His voice was 100% against the rioting and for law and order. In contrast, most all Domocrats and the media gave excuse for all the rioting giving those responsible impicit encouragement. And still the left finds reason the blame Trump. Most voters are not so easily fooled.
Absolutely! How can anyone buy and believe the B.S. the left is feeding this country?? It must be what they want to hear??? For some really odd reason??
Say hi to George Floyd and the two rioters Mr a Kyle sent there early, when get into eternity.
Ricky B….
The news media and other opinion sources are slowly brainwashing the public more and more each day.
WHAT YOU THINK
They want and need us brainwashed as a good slave to society.
They are manipulating our beliefs and changing the way we look at political issues.
When you hear a person’s name, race or other description mentioned or written, its a good indicator it was meant to be a derogatory comment.
To complain about the person instead of the ideology you support or oppose is just wrong.
WHAT YOU SEE
Photos are commonly being taken out of context and used for other purposes
to make someone believe an event that did not occur appear to have occurred.
WHAT YOU FEEL
It is fairly easy to tell if a family member or friend has become brainwashed.
Before brainwashing, they knew who they were and could think independently.
After brainwashing, their thoughts are no longer focused and need guidance like children.
They become focused on hate for a person instead of ideology.
Any race description used before “Lives Matter” indicates a specific group of humans are more important than another.
There are things you can do to stop from being brainwashed:
1. Don’t believe all that you read.
2. Don’t believe all that you see.
3. Don’t believe the hype.
4. Don’t buy into fear or scare tactics.
5. Watch for someone’s agenda.
6. Look out for subliminal messages.
7. Follow your own path.
8. Do your own research.
9. Listen to your own intuition.
10. Look for what was left out of a story.
11. Use common sense and sound judgment in practical matters.
If you say a lie enough times,a certain percentage of the public will start to believe it.
Note: This expression was coined by Adolf Hitler,when he dictated his 1925 book Mein Kampf.
“The use of a lie so “colossal” that no one would believe that someone “could have the impudence to distort the truth so infamously”.
With socialism there are one set of rules for the aristocracy and another for everyone else.
To see through the fog, the public has to decide which way to vote by the candidates actions.
Voting records are public and organized on websites.
If this is ignored, you may be part of the problem and may not even know it.
If you find a person who loves our country and their policies are agreeable to you, support that person no matter how they appear.
Please excuse me, but I have BEEN to a War, and it was anything But “civil “. Might I suggest you brush up on your American History, ie The War of Northern Aggression; the War for Southern Independence, or the War Between the States. History refers to all 3 as the same. It was NOT a Civil War to them.
so you are saying that President Trump is the one calling the shots for Aunt Tifa and BLM?!? So who are the Democrats telling to rise up, Resist, Loot, Destroy……
Who are the Democrats referring to? Hmmmmm……..?
Ricky it’s obvious you have no interest in the truth. Blaming trump for everything confirms how desperate the left is. For you to throw all reason and truth aside for political euphoria shines a bright light on your anti American way of life.
Really? I guess you missed your hero Obama when he pushed the rioting and division in Ferguson? Once again the Trump hating morons blame him for what the liberal idiots and coward Democrats who can’t control the States or cities do. But hey it as much easier to call the President names than tell the truth. Your ignorance shows. As for people standing up to defend their lives and property who is going to since you fools think defunding the police is such a great answer. The old saying you reap what you sew comes to mind. I suggest you remember that.
Ricky trump has been offering the NG the mayors and governors of these cities that are under siege for months. Why do you and other anti Americans constantly make crap up? Don’t you have any inner value?