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markpkessinger

(8,852 posts)
Fri Sep 12, 2025, 09:29 AM Yesterday

Why are elected Democrats failing to push back against Trump's dangerous rhetoric about the Kirk shooting?

Once again, I find myself frustrated with the leadership of the Democratic party in response to the Charlie Kirk shooting. Over the past 36 hours, I've heard one Republican after another, starting with Trump, hurling irresponsible statements of collective blame against "the left," while no Democrat that I've seen has pushed back against this dangerous, untrue rhetoric! Democratic party leaders have all called out the shooting -- as indeed they should -- but have been silent in response to the outrageous rhetoric by Republicans, who have tried to assign collective blame for the actions of an individual. This rhetoric is incredibly dangerous, and Democratic leaders should push back HARD against it wherever and whenever it is heard. Rhetoric such as this is itself a form of political violence, and the failure of Democratic leaders to counter that rhetoric in the strongest possible terms is utterly unacceptable!

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Why are elected Democrats failing to push back against Trump's dangerous rhetoric about the Kirk shooting? (Original Post) markpkessinger Yesterday OP
Chuck wrote a strongly worded letter. doc03 Yesterday #1
Sometimes it is best to ignore kacekwl Yesterday #2
You cannot ignore rhetoric like this . . . markpkessinger Yesterday #9
They all sent sympathy and were outraged at the "senseless" death of Kirk. Autumn Yesterday #3
Because of the liberal trait to prize order, civility and process above just about anything else. WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #4
Some folks just plain dislike our Democratic leaders, and will complain no matter what they do. tritsofme Yesterday #5
I don't dislike our leaders . . . markpkessinger Yesterday #7
Silence is consent. dalton99a Yesterday #6
Elizabeth Warren did push back muriel_volestrangler Yesterday #8
Glad to hear it . . . . markpkessinger Yesterday #11
I agree there should be many more muriel_volestrangler Yesterday #12
How many Democrats are busy this morning removing targets from their backs? usonian Yesterday #16
I have seen a couple posted. Warren was right out there. travelingthrulife Yesterday #10
People will know truth now that they have guy, especially assuming he's just another screwed up kid. Some won't care. Silent Type Yesterday #13
Politics as usual and CYA, Tip toeing on eggs to avoid criticism in the media. Ping Tung Yesterday #14
Make no mistake . . . markpkessinger Yesterday #15

kacekwl

(8,562 posts)
2. Sometimes it is best to ignore
Fri Sep 12, 2025, 09:37 AM
Yesterday

Until facts are in. With Republicans you will never hear facts.

markpkessinger

(8,852 posts)
9. You cannot ignore rhetoric like this . . .
Fri Sep 12, 2025, 09:51 AM
Yesterday

. . . Trump and Republicans are using this shooting as a literal call to arms against Democrats. And if Democrats fail to vigorously challenge and push back against it, it becomes an ossified narrative! I cannot believe that people can be so nonchalant about this!

Autumn

(48,341 posts)
3. They all sent sympathy and were outraged at the "senseless" death of Kirk.
Fri Sep 12, 2025, 09:38 AM
Yesterday

How's it gonna look if they suddenly get all outraged at Republicans for blaming and threatening those on the Left ?

WhiskeyGrinder

(25,655 posts)
4. Because of the liberal trait to prize order, civility and process above just about anything else.
Fri Sep 12, 2025, 09:40 AM
Yesterday

tritsofme

(19,505 posts)
5. Some folks just plain dislike our Democratic leaders, and will complain no matter what they do.
Fri Sep 12, 2025, 09:41 AM
Yesterday

Not much purpose in arguing with that.

markpkessinger

(8,852 posts)
7. I don't dislike our leaders . . .
Fri Sep 12, 2025, 09:49 AM
Yesterday

. . . but I am extremely frustrated with them!

Look, Trump is using this shooting as a literal call to arms against Democrats. Allowing rhetoric like this to go unchallenged puts all of us at risk!

muriel_volestrangler

(104,632 posts)
8. Elizabeth Warren did push back
Fri Sep 12, 2025, 09:51 AM
Yesterday
Elizabeth Warren Slams Anti-Democrat Rhetoric In Wake Of Charlie Kirk's Death

Kirk was killed by a suspected sniper Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University, prompting Republicans, such as Fox News host Jesse Watters and President Donald Trump, to respectively blame “the media” and supposedly culpable “radical left.”

Warren was asked hours after the shooting about this rhetoric. The Massachusetts Democrat, who has spent much of her time in Congress fighting for sensible gun reform, responded bluntly.

“Oh, please,” Warren told a CNN reporter outside Capitol Hill. “Right, why don’t you start with the president of the United States? Right? And every ugly meme he has posted and every ugly word.”

https://ca.news.yahoo.com/elizabeth-warren-slams-anti-democrat-144849512.html

usonian

(20,324 posts)
16. How many Democrats are busy this morning removing targets from their backs?
Fri Sep 12, 2025, 11:59 AM
Yesterday

The party leadership is about as solid as warm applesauce.
A grassroots revolution is needed for the party to win.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/13244015

COUCH POTATO PATRIOTS.

Cheers for the fighters.



and others.

travelingthrulife

(3,209 posts)
10. I have seen a couple posted. Warren was right out there.
Fri Sep 12, 2025, 09:52 AM
Yesterday

Quit blaming Democrats for the things the GOP does. Fight the right enemy.

Silent Type

(10,974 posts)
13. People will know truth now that they have guy, especially assuming he's just another screwed up kid. Some won't care.
Fri Sep 12, 2025, 09:59 AM
Yesterday

markpkessinger

(8,852 posts)
15. Make no mistake . . .
Fri Sep 12, 2025, 11:50 AM
Yesterday

. . . Trump's rhetoric is part of a larger effort aimed at criminalizing dissent. It's a tactic straight out of the authoritarian's playbook!

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