Posted on 10/01/2020 9:13:35 PM PDT by Mariner
At the presidential debate this week, the Republican candidate voiced his concern about political violence—left-wing political violence. And the Democratic candidate likewise voiced concern about political violence—right-wing political violence.
They were both right.
Like a growing number of prominent American leaders and scholars, we are increasingly anxious that this country is headed toward the worst post-election crisis in a century and a half. Our biggest concern is that a disputed presidential election—especially if there are close contests in a few swing states, or if one candidate denounces the legitimacy of the process—could generate violence and bloodshed.
Unfortunately, we’re not being alarmist about the potential for violence; trends in public opinion that we’ve been tracking provide strong grounds for concern. Our research, which we’re reporting here for the first time, shows an upswing in the past few months in the number of Americans—both Democrats and Republicans—who said they think violence would be justified if their side loses the upcoming presidential election.
This growing acceptance of the possibility of violence is a bipartisan movement. Our data shows that the willingness of Democrats and Republicans alike to justify violence as a way to achieve political goals has essentially been rising in lockstep.
(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...
It is unavoidable. Therefore we should not waste energy trying to avoid it, but rather embrace and prepare for it.
Well the Proud Boys don’t give a F after Trump condemned us on that fag Hannity’s show.
It is certain some on the left will explode if Trump is re-elected. I honestly cant say the same for the right if the DEMs steal the election (Biden really can’t win without *massive* voter fraud).
“It is unavoidable.”
Then they should be engaged immediately, not later.
I missed that. What was said?
This is going to be 1972 or 1984
The moron kids will protest for a couple days.
The lockdowns will end
Everything will return to normal quickly
This is all just bullcrap stirred up by the media
My wife is a liberal. Everyone around here is liberals. And no body gives a crap or has any ill will towards anyone
Sleep with one eye open.
We’re all going to die!!
I don’t know what Trump was thinking there. But I don’t see Trump as part of the charter for the Proud Boys. So I don’t understand why the Proud Boys would suddenly not give a F*.
I guarantee that what the geniuses (5) at Politico found this year is the same as every other year. Some people don’t understand history.
If Biden "wins", there WILL be government violence against Trump supporters.
WWNBFD*?
*What would Nathan Bedford Forrest Do?
Not me.
At least not at the hands of some commie arsonist.
I think the Left has theirs coming thanks to their decades-long head-start in turning “peaceful protests” by day into the prelude for violence against all not in the mob, widespread vandalism, and looting.
Okay.
In actually more worried if Trump wins and we lose the house and Senate. Trump might feel that he may have to compromise with the Rats. I pray that scenario doesn’t happen.
Torching the second would be the reason.
Only if the other side becomes violent. Oh yeah, they have.
Go ahead, make my day.
Walk thru downtown Portland, wearing a MAGA cap. Enjoy the plywood windows, the tagging of every wall within reach, the scorch marks on the streets.
Where do you want the body sent?
I live across the river. More training, this weekend. I know whereof I speak.
When they come for your guns, it is time to shoot, just like 1775.
99% of the violence is coming from democrats. Republicans won’t turn to violence simply because they did not win. But some might fight if they lose because the democrats cheated. But probably not that many even then.
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