Wait a minute, isn't that what the dems have been screaming at the pubs about? So their answer is "Well if they do it, so can we?" Is this a sustainable position? (Asking out loud, I don't have answers.)
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Democrats had better not even think of it.
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metis
aged ecumenical anthropologist
I saw far more hyped rants and hate-filled statements on the Republican side than the Democratic side, and just a reminder that Ford had to move out of her house because of all the death threats. The talking-heads on Fox, especially the evening shows, was like a constant hate-filled rant on steroids.
You're not suggesting hypocrisy, are you?
Perish the thought!
You should try what I do.
Don't watch those Fox shows.
Subduction Zone
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There is enough hate to go around for both parties. I have no doubts that both Kavanaugh and Ford have been receiving threats. But lately I have seen more violence coming from the left than the right.
What?! Where are you looking?
Subduction Zone
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FOX News is not bad. But the commentary on FOX is as bad as that on MSNBC.
Subduction Zone
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how many lectures have been shut down on college campuses by those on the right? How many violent protests have you seen from the right? I have seen quite a few from the left.
Aye, that's why I referred to his "Fox shows" rather than "Fox News".
I experimented with watching it a while ago. I like to survey different
news perspectives because its so gosh darn fascinating what & how
each covers. Agendas become so contrasted.
Good luck trying to dissuade anyone from believing that
their side is morally superior....or the least morally inferior.
Rampant like dandelions in spring.
Cancelling a speaking appearance isn't violence.
Ones that were actually violent? Certainly this one:
Suspect in Charlottesville car attack faces first-degree murder charge - CNN
I haven't done the full count myself, but this article claims 274 killings by right-wing extremists in the US last year: The far-right was responsible for the majority of America’s extremist killings in 2017
Those are the killings. There are many other cases of right-wingers inflicting non-fatal violence.
And it seems to me that, more often than not, right wing rallies in the US have at least the threat of violence, e.g. people openly brandishing firearms.
metis
aged ecumenical anthropologist
To me, as I periodically watch both of their evening shows, I just cannot agree with you.
Those aren't the only options.
Subduction Zone
Veteran Member
What!? It says 34 killed by extremists and 20 of them, or 59% were right wing. Did you read your own source? And there are even more cars of left wing violence. At any protest antifa is strongly tied to anarchists and both groups are violent.
Subduction Zone
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That is true, but I like to get a mixed perspective.
Subduction Zone
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Okay, I do have to agree to that. In The past it was not so bad, but defending the indefensible makes wearing often mitts a necessary safety precaution while watching Hannity and his ilk.
The Republican strategy this Fall is to portray the Democrats as willing to resort to violence to oppose Kavanaugh in order to whip up outrage in their base. They hope that outrage will translate into a huge Republican turn out capable of defeating the Democrats at the polls. Expect to see more and more of this nonsense as we approach election day.
Twilight Hue
Twilight, not bright nor dark, good nor bad.
Well I won't cut corners. Clearly it was the Kennedys. I tend to think it had everything to do with the Federal Reserve and JFKs as well as Bobbys plans for dealing with the Federal Reserve.
Difference nowadays is elected high profile Democrats themselves are publicly encouraging confrontation with (purposely?) subtle hints that it's not just the confrontational protest or vocalisations, but rather to "ramp" things up.
Subduction Zone
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during the Kavanaugh debate I saw state that the Republican base was once again motivated. That appears to be dying down already, so they may keep stirring the pot to try to generate more. I doubt if it will work.