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originally posted by: elysiumfire
Ah, all this must be happening in that country which is the paragon of peace, the Divided States of America...no compromise.
Question: Why Trump? What could he possibly bring to the presidential office? He has neither the character nor the personality nor the skill set to be a president. The only way I can see him getting into the White House, is if all the American troglodytes vote for him. You know who you are.
Is it not obvious that he is only stating what you want to hear, but then again, what's the other option...ah yes, a witch who is corrupt damaged goods. Seems to me, America has no relevant or quality representation for president in either camp.
The violence reminds me of the multicultural violence in European immigration. All these ideologies vying for the throne, and when you have such multiplicity, you cannot have so-called peaceful debate.
No, it's your sheet ignorance and bias, nothing more, nothing less. Funny how no violence breaks or broke out at any other rally. Funny how the violence only encompasses Trump.
But Trump supporters. They point the finger at everyone else but their man, Trump. It's really pathetic.
originally posted by: Gryphon66
a reply to: IsntLifeFunny
Is there a date in the title? No?
The topic is political violence.
originally posted by: Gryphon66
a reply to: xuenchen
Yep. That's part of the problem. Another part is Trump's intentionally scheduling these rallies in the midst of Latino communities.
However, there is no justification for initiating violence. None.
You failed to point out a few facts from your article however, notably, that many of the anti-Trump protesters came to the defense of the Trump supporters, that both the Clinton and Sanders campaigns condemned the violence (but as someone pointed out, Mr. Trump was silent) and so forth.
But yes, we need to rise up against this crap on all sides and remember that we are Americans first, Democrats and Republicans second.
originally posted by: Gryphon66
For a little bit less biased description of the "right" and the "left" in the US.
Ask yourself this question: who is taking the side of authoritarian control over individual rights?
Interestingly, in the US, the party "out of power" usually focuses on the individual, while those in power focus on the power of government.
originally posted by: Gryphon66
a reply to: xuenchen
Another part is Trump's intentionally scheduling these rallies in the midst of Latino communities.
originally posted by: LesMisanthrope
a reply to: TheLaughingGod
US elections have come to resemble a show - a joke, personal attacks seems to be the norm. It's entertainment, only.. its results will decide the leader of the most powerful country on Earth.
I love American politics for that very reason, I'm ashamed to admit. But personal attacks are nothing new. Jefferson's campaign said of Adams in 1776, he had a "hideous hermaphroditical character, which has neither the force and firmness of a man, nor the gentleness and sensibility of a woman", to which Adams replied, Jefferson was a ""a mean-spirited, low-lived fellow, the son of a half-breed Indian squaw, sired by a Virginia mulatto father."
originally posted by: TechniXcality
a reply to: BatheInTheFountain
You know it's funny, these very same people who speak of authoritarianism as the problem, are suggesting authoritarian solutions to the violence coming from their side, and yet somehow they are completely oblivious.
originally posted by: TheLaughingGod
a reply to: LesMisanthrope
Haha, funny stuff.
I wonder if it was as prevalent as it is today though. I'm being reminded of the movie Idiocracy.
originally posted by: TechniXcality
I don't have much to say other than I am completely left in utter disgust after having watched these videos, if the left thinks it holds no stake in what is occurring around our country than they are sorely mistaken. The end of your party is well on it's way, you're followers are exposing themselves daily for what they are, I'm going to say this right now if you want a serious escalation than go ahead and attack our women, that is the quickest way. Here's the links and videos, what do you all think?
New York Times
SAN JOSE, Calif. — With escalating vitriol, Donald J. Trump unleashed an attack on Hillary Clinton on Thursday in response to her speech earlier in the day criticizing his foreign policy positions. Speaking at a campaign rally here, he began by calling her speech “pathetic,” dismissing it as a stunt and saying, “It had nothing to do with foreign policy.”
Outside the event, protesters, some brandishing Mexican flags, clashed violently with Mr. Trump’s supporters. Videos taken at the scene showed a number of physical confrontations. In one, a supporter wearing a football jersey emblazoned with Mr. Trump’s name was pelted with eggs. Another showed an unsuspecting man being surrounded by protesters and punched in the face.
There's more, this is just disgusting, and yes I do blame the liberals, as they are the ones who are attacking. MODs feel free to move, I thought this should be in civil unrest
originally posted by: UnBreakable
originally posted by: Gryphon66
a reply to: xuenchen
Another part is Trump's intentionally scheduling these rallies in the midst of Latino communities.
Are you f'n serious with this claim? Every major city in CA has a "Latino community". That's like saying Hillary only schedules rallies in men-only communities just because she hates men (which she does).