There's been another assassination attempt on Trump

[bèlla]

Trump is probably one of the most hated presidents in history.

If Obama was criticized by anyone, even for legitimate reasons, liberals screamed “RACICM”!

Yet, it’s ok to laugh about threats on Trump’s life because he’s white and so-called “privileged.”

Makes no sense.

George Bush was wealthy and didn't experience the same nor did Reagan. Trump is a provocateur. That's the difference. If you stir the pot you'll attract people who respond to that. Good or bad.

~bella

 

[Vambram]

When progressives say Trump is a threat to democracy--due to numerous indictments in Georgia and D.C. covering trying to change election results and inciting an insurrection--they are just stating the unvarnished truth.

And what do they ask the crowds to do? Vote. Just vote. Not storm the Capitol.
Not set up fake electors. Just vote!
To tell the truth---based on substantial evidence, including video--and ask people to vote.

What a bunch of rabble rousers. NOT! ROFL.

There is that rabble rousing rhetoric again, in my opinion. Donald Trump is NOT, and has never ever been, a threat to Democracy.

 

[Fantine]

Attempting to overthrow an election. Inciting violence, and claiming he won an election he lost by 8 million votes is not "overthrowing democracy?"

Two grand jury verdicts issuing about 40 indictments in two jurisdictions would prove otherwise.

 

[RileyG]

George Bush was wealthy and didn't experience the same nor did Reagan. Trump is a provocateur. That's the difference. If you stir the pot you'll attract people who respond to that. Good or bad.

~bella

Adults are still responsible for their actions. They can’t point the finger at someone else and said THEY made me do it.

I’m not saying I agree with everything Trump says or does, because I don’t.

 

[RileyG]

Attempting to overthrow an election. Inciting violence, and claiming he won an election he lost by 8 million votes is not "overthrowing democracy?"

Two grand jury verdicts issuing about 40 indictments in two jurisdictions would prove otherwise.

I’m not saying I like him, but none of that deserves someone to harm him or threaten his life.

 

[Vambram]

Attempting to overthrow an election. Inciting violence, and claiming he won an election he lost by 8 million votes is not "overthrowing democracy?"

He did not incite violence. The legal methods that he used to challenge the election results in a few of the states were all lawful and legal methods to use. The courts disagreed with those legal challenges. After the election was certified on January 6th, then Donald Trump peacefully exited the White House and nothing stopped the peaceful transference of power to Joe Biden.

 

[Danthemailman]

What about the ethics lesson when the left constantly and consistently equates Donald Trump to Hitler or a threat to Democracy? Where is the responsibility from the leadership of the Democratic Party when it comes to vitriolic attacks like that?

Speaking of equating Trump to Hitler. Dem Party activist 'Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis' says that Donald Trump is 'exactly like Mussolini and Hitler,' calls him a 'fascist authoritarian weasel,' and claims that 'America created Nazi Germany. This type of rhetoric fuels hatred and can stir up violence.

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[iluvatar5150]

He did not incite violence. The legal methods that he used to challenge the election results in a few of the states were all lawful and legal methods to use. The courts disagreed with those legal challenges. After the election was certified on January 6th, then Donald Trump peacefully exited the White House and nothing stopped the peaceful transference of power to Joe Biden.

Why do you guys keep ignoring the fraudulent elector scheme?

 

[comana]

Kill someone over something a politician said?

You think that’s justified???

are you serious????

I never said it was justified.

 

[RileyG]

I never said it was justified.

Still. No one has the right to be angry enough to harm someone over something a politician said. If they do, they should seek professional help.

Seriously.

 

[Saucy]

I am merely pointing out that any candidate as confrontational as the Republican candidate is more likely to attract the unhinged and potentially violent. That's just common sense.
If he doesn't want to tone it down for his own safety, he should consider his security detail and their families, or innocent bystanders who could get caught in the crossfire.

I'm sure it has NOTHING to do with the messaging from the Democrats on how Trump is an existential threat and a danger to Democracy Maybe if they stopped making him out to be the next Hitler, this would be less likely to happen.

 

[Saucy]

After the first attempt the Secret Service asked him not to hold outdoor rallies. He refused.
I am sure they demanded the same of Harris.
I don't admire people who put others at unnecessary risk, including his rally attendees.

He was playing golf. Should he not go outside at all ever again?

 

[comana]

Still. No one has the right to be angry over something a politician said. If they do, they should seek professional help.

Seriously.

We all have the right to be angry, we do not have the right to attempt assassinations.

 

[Saucy]

Essentially the right wing thinks that the former president can do and say whatever he wants, no questions asked, but the left is always responsible for any crazy that might want to kill him.

There's certainly plenty of twisting of words going on. Like trying to tie Project 2025 to Trump to stoke fear, which is something he has nothing to do with, but Kamala is working hard to say it's Trump's agenda. Of course lying about stuff like that will make some extremist on the left think he/she has no other choice, since Trump is an "existential threat" and a "dictator on day one." What about the left taking responsibility for their words?

REMINDER: Donald “Dictator on ‘Day One’” Trump Is an Existential Threat To Our Democracy - Democrats

democrats.org

 

[Oompa Loompa]

Congratulations to the FBI and Secret Service for promptly apprehending the gunman.
I have tremendous admiration for these heroes, given the difficult task of defending a candidate who provokes anger and loathing due to his uncontrollable behavior.

Through doubling down on vicious lies, he angered many Haitian immigrants and a whole town that's been endangered and besieged.

That's 60,000 people with motives right there-lives disrupted by his lies.

The candidate needs to respect the people protecting him, not make their jobs more difficult.

May he choose to recover from this incident in a period of self reflection, acknowledging his responsibility to rein in his behavior.

That us a very subtle way to say that Trump had it coming to him. At this rate, if elected, Trump will not finish his second term.

 

[Oompa Loompa]

I agree. As a martyr and MAGA symbol, hard as it is to believe, he could be even more dangerous.

"Strike me down and I will become more powerful than you can possibly imagine." - Obi Wan Kenobi

 

[RileyG]

We all have the right to be angry, we do not have the right to attempt assassinations.

Agreed. Maybe I misunderstood you.

Edited post for clarity. My mistake

 

[RileyG]

I'm sure it has NOTHING to do with the messaging from the Democrats on how Trump is an existential threat and a danger to Democracy Maybe if they stopped making him out to be the next Hitler, this would be less likely to happen.

The people who constantly scream about Trump being the next Hitler should ask themselves a simple question:

Would God be proud of you?

It’s only GOD himself they should fear.

 

[ozso]

George Bush was wealthy and didn't experience the same nor did Reagan. Trump is a provocateur. That's the difference. If you stir the pot you'll attract people who respond to that. Good or bad.

~bella

Bush and Reagan especially experienced assignation attempts. But yes, the democrats didn't stir the pot against them nearly as much as they have against Trump.

 

[ozso]

I agree. As a martyr and MAGA symbol, hard as it is to believe, he could be even more dangerous.

He's practically a martyr right now.