Anti-Trump protests turn violent outside New Mexico rally

[pat34lee]

Isn't it great to live in a country where you can do something like that and not get shot?

I'd rather see them get beat up or light themselves on fire. Or both.

 

[TLK Valentine]

Speaking of the CnC; I haven't heard a peep from
Obama to quiet the crowds and stop the mayhem.

The crowds aren't going after him.

 

[AirPo]

That sounds just like what the left continually
accuses the right of doing: using threats of
violence to get their way. Except, nobody ever
manages to prove that the right ever does so,
while violence and intimidation are common
tactics on the left.

I'd rather see them get beat up or light themselves on fire. Or both.

The irony!

 

[nightflight]

The crowds aren't going after him.

Yet when people on the right merely hold signs criticizing him, the left and the media call them "terrorists".

 

[LinguaIgnota]

Noone is responsible for the actions of the protesters but the protesters themselves. I dislike Donald Trump as much as the next guy, but violence is absolutely not a valid response. If you're unable to form a coherent argument then you should step aside and make room for someone more intelligent than you. Throwing stuff at anyone, let alone the police, is a despicable action. Trump is exercising his freedom of speech and is allowed to do so - he should be countered with words not with petty tantrums.
There should be no room for that kind of behavior in a civilized society.

 

[Creech]

Violent thugs acting like violent thugs, no surprise there. The fact that these people oppose Trump is a testament to how great Trump must be.

 

[GoldenBoy89]

Violent thugs acting like violent thugs, no surprise there. The fact that these people oppose Trump is a testament to how great Trump must be.

Not sure about "great" but it does say something about him.

 

[HannahT]

Not sure about "great" but it does say something about him.

I'm not so sure about that. People all across this nation have been royally ticked off, outraged, etc over what politicians did and said in the past. Generally, if they protested they didn't go the dangerous nutter route.

The Anaheim police today at least showed they were able to control the rioter's. They displayed criminal behavior, and were arrested. Protests are encouraged here...rioting and criminal behavior isn't.

Criminals always have excuses for their behavior. I didn't do anything! It wasn't ME! I didn't do that! Your just picking on ME! lol now we are to believe that Trump has the power to 'make them do it'?! Please. If he had such gifts - to MAKE people DO THINGS - this campaign would already be a landslide victory. Although I realize some are encouraged to enable criminal behavior, and I guess encourage others to believe he only control CERTAIN segments of the population to do things - that's how the political ball bounces today.

Hopefully, New Mexico will be better prepared for the criminal behavior that some feel entitled to act upon. To me this is a mindset, and has nothing to do with Trump. Most people don't go around throwing rocks and bottles at police and their horses, attempt to burn down vendor booths, and break windows because they don't like what someone says. Nutter's do, but not healthy people.

 

[TLK Valentine]

Yet when people on the right merely hold signs criticizing him, the left and the media call them "terrorists".

Examples?

 

[TLK Valentine]

Violent thugs acting like violent thugs, no surprise there. The fact that these people oppose Trump is a testament to how great Trump must be.

All hail Trump.

 

[ChristsSoldier115]

Well I can't wait for this supposed "uprising" I hear some of my conservative friends "swear by God" they would do if Hillary is elected. I doubt they will do anything, because unlike the libs. Most conservatives just talk a lot of talk for violence and then complain on FB with memes about it while sulking and cleaning their guns that will never be taken from them.

 

[TLK Valentine]

Well I can't wait for this supposed "uprising" I hear some of my conservative friends "swear by God" they would do if Hillary is elected. I doubt they will do anything, because unlike the libs. Most conservatives just talk a lot of talk for violence and then complain on FB with memes about it while sulking and cleaning their guns that will never be taken from them.

I don't approve of hatred or violence, but it's clear that when it comes to many other things regarding conservatives vs. liberals, there are those who talk vs. those who do.

 

[Shiloh Raven]

The irony!

I was about to say the same thing but I would have included hypocrisy along with that.

 

[TLK Valentine]

I'd rather see them get beat up or light themselves on fire. Or both.

Alas, you can't just sit around and wait for someone else to fulfill your wishes...

 

[ChristsSoldier115]

I don't approve of hatred or violence, but it's clear that when it comes to many other things regarding conservatives vs. liberals, there are those who talk vs. those who do.

Most conservatives I now always say the same thng: that they would would beat the crap out ofa guy who desecrates the flag, start a revolution because um.. reasons[taxes.. whatever] and all I see if a lot of hot air. Most of us conservatives own a lot of guns, but we're all hot air. The only thing we will ever shoot it are targets at ranges and game animals.

 

[pat34lee]

The crowds aren't going after him.

No, but he is the current CnC and leader
of the free world.

 

[pat34lee]

The irony!

How is that? You don't believe in karma or just desserts?
Or do you equate opposition speech to destructive actions?

 

[pat34lee]

Alas, you can't just sit around and wait for someone else to fulfill your wishes...

That is one difference betwen the right and left.
Not only that they are right and wrong, but that
the right is normally happy just to vent. Too many
on the left are not content until they cause violence
and mayhem while blaming others for their actions.

 

[pat34lee]

I was about to say the same thing but I would have included hypocrisy along with that.

And how would you explain that insult?

 

[TerranceL]

That's like whacking a nest with a big stick then not claiming responsibility for the angry bees.

Ah more of the "them poor colored folk just can't be held accountable for their actions" racism.