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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTrump threatens to come after liberals over the Charlie Kirk murder.
My administration will find each and every one of those who contributed to this atrocity and to other political violence, including the organizations that fund it and support it, as well as those who go after our judges, law enforcement officials and everyone else who brings order to our country, he said.
He went on to list the Republicans (including himself) who've been victims reaching all the way back to the 2017 attack on Scalise and even saying some ice agents. All the while ignoring the murders of Hortman and her husband who were shot dead in their home just in June of this year, or of Pelosi's husbands beating or of Gabby Giffords shooting. It was all about Republicans only.
Ultimately this will come back to haunt them I suspect. He just keeps fueling his hate machine more and more and I fear there will be an ultimate reckoning eventually and it's not just going to be his desire to see those who don't align with him being murdered. There's a lot of hate, anger and mental instability out there which his words feed like logs on a fire.
We're in such dark days now. It makes my heart sad to see us reduced to this as a nation.

MrWowWow
(1,301 posts).
Get a Clue Magoo!
herding cats
(19,841 posts)I love that! Thank you so very much for sharing it with me!!
Solly Mack
(95,738 posts)herding cats
(19,841 posts)
Solly Mack
(95,738 posts)But then he is Trump.
Coventina
(28,718 posts)He's just a bully trying his usual bullying.
It won't work.
I didn't shoot Kirk, and I'm not going to cower in front of that piece of garbage!
herding cats
(19,841 posts)So very much the same.
He doesn't even begin to frighten me. I've dealt with bullying my entire life and it's basically zero on my give a shit list at this point.
Still, words have power and there will be people hurt over his words. I'm just doubtful it's going to just be the ones he wishes to be harmed. As today shows, his people are also in danger of the consequences of his hate. By whoever's hands.
dalton99a
(90,316 posts)Attilatheblond
(7,290 posts)That, and the old sot seems to be showing signs of having a guilty conscious now that his days are getting short.
Let Gislain Maxwell move into a sweet lil camp with off campus privliges
Special military honors for Ashli Babbit, who was stupid enough to break laws, ignore warnings, and die at his behest
$5 Million for Babbit's mom for losing a daughter dumb enough to believe/follow Trump's orders
Weird stuff going on re Kirk, newly minted hero of the fight to let kids be slaughtered at school, and lowered flags
All on top of obviously declining health and mention about getting into heaven.
Johonny
(24,678 posts)He has zero class, charm, grace, or empathy. Zero.
thomski64
(728 posts)Eliot Rosewater
(34,116 posts)To justify attacking us sending the military into our cities etc.
The piece of shit needed the news to focus on something else, I have no doubt in my mind that this was not exactly what it seems.
herding cats
(19,841 posts)I won't lie and say the thought didn't cross my own mind.
Which is so deeply sad for me, as an optimist, to admit. Yet here we are.
Keepthesoulalive
(1,829 posts)He has no Conscience ,he is capable of any type of atrocity.
B.See
(6,689 posts)Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(128,779 posts)The shooter was a little more than 500 feet away. Not an easy shot.
thomski64
(728 posts)had someone who could shoot that well,
which they never have had and never will
have...
couldn't hit Gerry Ford, couldn't kill George Wallace point blank. Couldn't kill Reagan at close range...no the good shooters are not those on the "left" , mostly don't even own guns..
So who plunked this punk ass bitch?
AdamGG
(1,783 posts)He'd been stalking Carter and then switched to Reagan when he became President. Also, the script for Taxi Driver was based on the diaries of the guy that shot Wallace; I don't think he was politically motivated either.
I think the most correct characterization for John Hinkley was "crackpot". No real politics, just following whoever was in the news at the moment. All all the time pining for Jodie Foster.
Maybe the sickest puppy since Charles Guiteau shot Garfield. Now there's a real piece of work if you follow those things.
MadameButterfly
(3,551 posts)they are hired professionals. This guy has skills. Just sayin'...
I mean, how does Trump know so much about the assassin before they've even caught him? They already have a story. It's like elections, where they know about the conspiracy before it happens.
bluestarone
(20,333 posts)TELLS A different STORY! The type you would expect out of a CHILD RAPIST!!
Maru Kitteh
(30,657 posts)Now he has the infrastructure falling into place to make it happen. Im not terrified, but I am increasingly unsettled, HerdingCats. And it does hurt.
herding cats
(19,841 posts)It feels like he's out to inflict as much damage and pain on this nation and those who dared to oppose him as possible.
The Supremes seem to be on board with it which is terrifying.
dflprincess
(29,031 posts)were not fans of Kirk.
herding cats
(19,841 posts)I agree. Not just Fuentes' ire, but also how Kirk at first in July (I mentioned this early afternoon today) when the Trump call came out to bury the Epstein files, fell inline and was all about letting the Epstein issue fade away. That was, until his Gen Z base, which is his bread and butter, lost their ever loving minds over his declaration! Then he flipped and flopped and came back out calling for their release.
I'm not saying which fraction was responsible, simply because there's just too many and too little evidence as to yet to guess.
👍🏼
BWdem4life
(2,741 posts)herding cats
(19,841 posts)I never wanted to live in interesting times.
walkingman
(9,851 posts)herding cats
(19,841 posts)Maybe nothing, maybe everything?
Time should tell.
Baitball Blogger
(50,932 posts)Would be the First Amendment vs the Second Amendment.
UTUSN
(75,743 posts)herding cats
(19,841 posts)
I hope you're well!
UTUSN
(75,743 posts)Qutzupalotl
(15,504 posts)This looks like a trained sniper, who has somehow managed to still be at large.
Epstein had ties to foreign intelligence.
herding cats
(19,841 posts)I'm not saying they're right, but I support their right to say such.
womanofthehills
(10,391 posts)After hosting a debate at Turning Points with pro Israel Josh Hammer & Jewish Libertarian podcaster/comedian Dave Smith who spoke about the dead children in Gaza .
Lots of young Republicans walked out of debate and most clapped for Dave Smith who polls agreed won the debate. That did not go over well with many Republicans.
I think a Republican did it.
littlemissmartypants
(29,836 posts)Freethinker65
(11,201 posts)herding cats
(19,841 posts)It's such a hub of racial violence... umm, or anti Epstein people or, whatever just off with their heads!!
roamer65
(37,790 posts)herding cats
(19,841 posts)It's the absolute least the administration can do in his memory.
MadameButterfly
(3,551 posts)any more because of this
thought crime
(794 posts)Senator Elizabeth Warren gave a good response to this kind of nonsense. Trump's filthy rhetoric is beyond anything Democrats could ever imagine saying in public. Violence is part of his plan.
Initech
(106,351 posts)You don't end violence by calling for more violence. That's dividing by zero.
Karasu
(2,003 posts)IronLionZion
(49,919 posts)

edbermac
(16,328 posts)Eat shit, you fat orange fuck.
littlemissmartypants
(29,836 posts)

C Moon
(13,180 posts)They'll probably create some fraud to blame an innocent left wing person.
Rhiannon12866
(243,198 posts)Wounded Bear
(62,985 posts)
Figarosmom
(8,643 posts)And notice he didn't mention the Colorado school shooting once.
SunSeeker
(56,734 posts)StarryNite
(11,864 posts)And that person could be collecting a huge payoff. This whole thing is sounding weirder and weirder.
RedWhiteBlueIsRacist
(1,129 posts)
SunSeeker
(56,734 posts)If Trump is looking for a way to honor Kirk, he should release the Epstein files!
https://upload.democraticunderground.com/100220624932
Jimvanhise
(508 posts)for what happened to him at the restaurant last night and stepping over Charlie Kirk's body to do it is just his style.
bluestateboomer
(534 posts)N/T
AStern
(513 posts)nt
vercetti2021
(10,461 posts)Two can play at that game.
-misanthroptimist
(1,447 posts)Bring it. The moment you do, it's an admission you and your fellow travelers have lost.
Of course, I already know you've lost. You and yours are too delusional and weak to deal with reality on any level. That's what makes you losers Republican.
Torchlight
(5,696 posts)Nothing of measure will change. Pontifications, sanctimony, last rites and wrongs. And then it happens again.
Ray Bruns
(5,604 posts)TACO will do what he always does.
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kwolf68
(8,141 posts)OK, fair play ONE CAN speculate Kirk was shot because someone hated what he said or stood for, but we DO NOT KNOW yet that is the real motive. Of course, the idiot Republicans actually tried to link the assassin in Minnesota last year -who killed Democratic politicians-to Tim Walz. So not a shock they immediately claim this guy in Utah is a Liberal. At least there is more reason to speculate it in this case, but it's STILL NOT an empirical fact.
Maybe this gunman hated Kirk's stance on the Epstein files, maybe Kirk flipped him off during a bought of road rage, maybe Kirk slept with his wife, ran over his dog. WE DO NOT KNOW.
In the end, perhaps Charlie Kirk is our modern-day Reichstag Fire. That event was used to go after the far left at the time. And here we have Trump using Kirk's killing as a possible reason to go after the left. Hmmm.
twodogsbarking
(15,877 posts)
AllaN01Bear
(27,434 posts)Ping Tung
(3,669 posts)And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Communist
Then they came for the Socialists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Socialist
Then they came for the trade unionists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a trade unionist
Then they came for the Jews
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Jew
Then they came for me
And there was no one left
To speak out for me
Martin Niemöller
Ray Bruns
(5,604 posts)moondust
(21,044 posts)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Matthew_Crooks
NCDem47
(3,032 posts)That assassination attempt, the narrative became Trumps resilience and defiance in the face of danger. Shitload of merch sold too. My perception at the time and now was very little coverage of shooter and his motives. Felt very glossed over.
moondust
(21,044 posts)I had to do a search for the Butler shooter's name and political affiliation in order to post it above. And I watch quite a bit of news.
wolfie001
(6,165 posts)He spreads vile hatred and lies every time he opens his fat mouth to his undereducated cult. Repulsive fraud.
SergeStorms
(19,755 posts)Like the right-wing nutjobs didn't start this shit in the first place? What a complete dullard.
Initech
(106,351 posts)
Crowman2009
(3,262 posts)Beowulf42
(290 posts)Isn't that what ICE and the military are already doing? Wearing masks invading targeted cities and dragging people off the streets without probable, justifiable cause. It sure looks like it to me.
twodogsbarking
(15,877 posts)mdbl
(7,379 posts)Look in the mirror Mr Dump.
Orrex
(66,047 posts)Attilatheblond
(7,290 posts)In fact, it would likely be a help to those using him for their Front Man. JD looks eager to take the bat and step into the batter's box.
Orrex
(66,047 posts)Just Dance doesnt have the kkkult following that Trump does, and its not clear that theyll embrace the purported couchfucker when Trump shuffles off his pumpkin-hued coil.
Its also not clear that Vance will wield the same intra-party power to enforce his whims. Hell still hav the backing of the GOPs financiers, but thats only one piece of the fascist puzzle.
TLDR: Trump stroking out is a worthy wish in its ow right.
Attilatheblond
(7,290 posts)But as I struggle to get a 'script for a covid jab, I am REALLY tired of that sack of whatever he has in him.
Trump in office seems to equal people die needlessly of illness.
ImNotGod
(1,121 posts)Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(128,779 posts)So I guess this makes sense
NoMoreRepugs
(11,629 posts)Xoan
(25,567 posts)HIS REICHSTAG MOMENT.
Lanius
(640 posts)Sogo
(6,627 posts)is proof that he does not believe in our system of law and justice.
He always wants to be judge, jury, and executioner, just like his reaction to the Central Park 5.
Joinfortmill
(18,957 posts)15 relentless years of this mean as a snake, dumb as a rock, adjudicated felon.
Martin Eden
(14,888 posts)Uh, Donald, that would be YOU.
YOU -- more than anyone else -- have attacked judges & law enforcement officals, calling them "radical left lunatics" and "human garbage" for doing their jobs in cases of crimes YOU commited.
YOU have fired FBI agents and prosecuters who were upholding their sworn oaths to the Constitution and the ethical guidelines of their profession.
thought crime
(794 posts)They're making the most of it. And ss usual, Trump sees these things as part of the sport, and he needs to put another one on the scoreboard.
Aussie105
(7,214 posts)some liberal, and we is gonna go the collective punishment route as a response!
Trump never let facts and the absence of facts stand in the way of hating people!