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The Left’s playbook of chaos drives voters to Trump
Washington Examiner ^ | 23 Jan, 2026 | Kimberly Ross

Posted on 01/24/2026 6:15:55 AM PST by MtnClimber

One year into President Donald Trump‘s second term, the political temperature around the country is at an all-time high. This is hardly surprising given our sustained and intense polarization. The Democratic Party is still reeling from its November 2024 loss. But what it offered, a substitute candidate who entered the scene at the eleventh hour, had little appeal. Former Vice President Kamala Harris is far more mentally competent than was the diminished Joe Biden. However, she represented something average Americans reject: extremism.

There is much to say about the wrong behavior that both parties have displayed in recent years. And one action or incident does not excuse another, as much as blind partisans on both sides of the aisle would like that to be true. But when looking at both parties collectively, it’s clear that leftists prize mob behavior far more than those on the Right. We have seen this with the Black Lives Matter riots, Hamas-supporting protests and intimidation on college campuses, celebrating near-assassination attempts, and now, protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Making politics physical is a feature, not a bug, of the leftist playbook. Somehow, clearly pointing this out is akin to excusing what happened on Jan. 6, 2021, and glossing over the bad actors who exist on the Right. But those who are honest about what’s in front of us can call out all the bad, while also admitting the Left has a problem.

When ICE protesters stormed into Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Sunday, few outside observers were surprised. It’s not as though anyone wants to see this kind of disturbance, but at this point, we’re far more accustomed to it than we should be. The protesters entered a house of worship, targeting that one because Pastor David Easterwood is also the director

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TOPICS: Society
KEYWORDS: chaos; civilunrest; democrats; leftism; violence
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To: MtnClimber

Trump’s midterm convention will probably show videos from Minneapolis to motivate Low Propensity Voters to show up on Election Day even though Trump is not on the ballot.


21 posted on 01/24/2026 12:37:01 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

Yes, just like J6, it is an orchestrated crisis.


22 posted on 01/24/2026 1:00:30 PM PST by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: butterdezillion

When we look at Iran and Minneapolis right now, we are looking at the same fight. The only difference is that in Iran the Islamo-communist cabal is already fully in power, whereas in Minneapolis the Islamo-communist cabal only has partial power (state powers) but trying to hold onto that tyrranic power by fighting off the feds which guarantee a Constitutional form of governance.

The American people need to know all of this so they can put the current events into context and see how the demoralization that’s been done against them fits into everything we see. They are being played by powerful forces who literally want to destroy this country and turn it into Venezuela or Iran.
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You are so right and a long standing crusader for the truth. The reason the Commies replay this takedown game plan over and over is because it works. As Yuri said, Commies are masters of human psychology and brain washing and their game plan has been very carefully developed over years of study and application. Whether it be Islamism or Communism, both portend a dark and dead end future for mankind. I would add, these death cults represent the Devil’s handiwork as he marshals his disciples to conduct war on God’s creation. The ‘useful idiots’ we see today, who are out on the streets of Minneapolis, don’t have a clue what they are doing while the real Commie criminal facilitators and funders hide in the shadows. But, behind it all is the Devil and mankind’s never ending battle to fight for good over evil. While ceaselessly fighting for good over evil, we must take stock of the practicalities, that we will never escape this ongoing struggle while here in this earthly realm because here is where the Devil reigns.


23 posted on 01/24/2026 2:41:25 PM PST by iontheball (, )
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To: iontheball

Yep. You understand what we’re dealing with.

The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy. I hurt for how Satan has been deceiving people ever since Genesis 3.

have you ever read “Book of the Dun Cow” by Walter Wangerin? These’s a scene in their where there are swarming basilisks coming out of a crack in the earth - representing Satan’s minions which devour everything in their path. The gentle animals in the farm have no idea such a thing exists, and when these devouring basilisks advance the geese go out to welcome them. And of course, are devoured. Chauntecleer (sp?), the rooster in charge of the farm, is unable to get them to understand or confront the danger. They just won’t believe that true evil exists.

To me that is a very apt picture of what we’re seeing in the US right now: people who rush out to welcome the very evil that seeks to devour them and everything they hold dear. I constantly pray that the nice, friendly geese wake up before it’s too late.

Ultimately God wins. But Satan wants to take out as many of the people God loves so dearly as possible. And that’s where we’re at right now.


24 posted on 01/24/2026 3:10:57 PM PST by butterdezillion
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To: butterdezillion

Ultimately God wins. But Satan wants to take out as many of the people God loves so dearly as possible. And that’s where we’re at right now.
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Yes, you remind us of the most important truism there is, which gives every one heartfelt comfort - ‘In the end, God always wins.’


25 posted on 01/24/2026 4:55:29 PM PST by iontheball (, )
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To: GrandJediMasterYoda
"Former Vice President Kamala Harris is far more mentally competent than was the diminished Joe Biden."


26 posted on 01/25/2026 2:28:37 AM PST by clearcarbon (Fraudulent elections have consequences.)
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To: MtnClimber

Yesterday may test that theory.


27 posted on 01/25/2026 2:50:03 AM PST by 9YearLurker
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To: 9YearLurker

Yesterday was all part of the leftist color revolution.


28 posted on 01/25/2026 4:42:08 AM PST by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: drwoof

+1000!


29 posted on 01/25/2026 4:56:23 AM PST by sauropod
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To: MtnClimber

Though there are two wings, it is a uniparty bird.


30 posted on 01/25/2026 5:15:52 AM PST by 9YearLurker
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To: 9YearLurker
Though there are two wings, it is a uniparty bird.

A uniparty bird made up of manipulative, power-hungry lawyers.

31 posted on 01/25/2026 5:23:39 AM PST by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: butterdezillion

The destruction of families and friendships become a force multiplier for the useful idiots army of Satan. The more that the insane isolate themselves, the violence becomes their “logical” answer.


32 posted on 01/25/2026 5:26:20 AM PST by Kudsman (47 is making things right again. )
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To: MtnClimber

Written by a twit.


33 posted on 01/25/2026 5:28:12 AM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn... )
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To: TalBlack

It’s called “both side-ism”.


34 posted on 01/25/2026 5:29:30 AM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn... )
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To: MtnClimber

Those are just the hired hands.


35 posted on 01/25/2026 5:30:21 AM PST by 9YearLurker
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To: MtnClimber

https://revolver.news/2026/01/tim-burchett-furious-republicans/


36 posted on 01/25/2026 5:35:17 AM PST by 9YearLurker
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