Posted on 04/26/2026 5:07:55 AM PDT by MtnClimber
While the left is politely voicing shock about last night’s attempted assassination, their rhetoric for the past ten years has inevitably encouraged the crazies.
Prominent voices on the left have been branding their opponents as Nazis, “literally Hitler,” pedophiles, or “a threat to democracy.” This inflammatory language dehumanizes entire groups, paints targets on people’s backs, erodes civil discourse, and creates a climate where violence is viewed as justifiable.
When rhetoric escalates to open calls for harm, the consequences are deadly: attempted assassinations of President Trump, the 2017 shooting of Republican congressmen at baseball practice, the murder of Charlie Kirk, and assaults on pro-life activists. Leftists are normalizing the violence against Republicans.
President Trump attended the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton last evening—the same venue where Ronald Reagan survived an assassination attempt decades earlier. A lone gunman from California (where else?) charged a security checkpoint just 50 yards from the ballroom, armed with a shotgun, handgun, and knives. Secret Service agents swiftly evacuated Trump, Vice President JD Vance, First Lady Melania Trump, and other officials. One officer was shot but saved by a bulletproof vest.
The suspect was apprehended unharmed and now faces multiple federal felonies, including assault with a dangerous weapon. Trump later described him as a “lone wolf whack job” and “thug that attacked our Constitution,” while praising law enforcement: “I just spoke with the officer, and he is doing great... We told him that we love him and respect him.” The dinner was canceled and will be rescheduled.
In response to what could have been a national tragedy, Trump urged national unity. “I ask that all Americans commit with their hearts to resolving our differences peacefully,” he said, adding that being president “is a very dangerous profession” but that he chooses
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The left has sure stirred up their base.
Stochastic Terrorism
Stochastic terrorism refers to the use of public rhetoric that incites ideologically motivated violence by individuals who act unpredictably, often without direct coordination. This concept highlights how hate speech and vilifying language can increase the likelihood of violent acts against targeted groups or individuals.
Looks like another instance to me.
Fault me for being jaded, but I fully expect it to continue come Monday morning. I would love to be wrong. However, Democrats.
He's right. Needs saying.
reporting from the conservative treehouse
..Cole Tomas Allen Engineering at Cal Tech 2013 – 2017, a master’s degree in computer science 2025...
Failed to launch a career?? Reboot by getting a Masters after covid?? Pushed along in the DEI edumaction system because he looks blix??
Loaded with debt and a part time tutor.
Last night was one way out a crappy life
EVERYONE should see it. I would like to see it posted here and shown repeatedly by the MSM. They will never do it though.
The level of hate is just unbelievable!
If we’re serious at all about saving our country and our kids’ futures, we need to stop pouring our money into the leftists’ propaganda machine, even if we have to live without what passes for entertainment these days.
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It is the same Communist movement which has murdered 200 million of its own citizens in the last 100 years.
Cal Tech is one of the best science and engineering schools in the world and also one of the hardest to get into. Sounds like this guy traded fantastic career prospects for a life in the Crowbar Motel.
The Democrats have seceded from the human race. It’s time for Trump to go full Pinochet.
Yes but he could have a B average in HS and still get in.
The left needs to be reminded of something. As I recall when Obama & Biden were presidents, did we see this level of hatred against them? I think not, altho rightfully they were certainly not regarded as two of our best presidents, but two of our worst. But beyond that, I don’t recall the right being stirred up to the point that the left seems to be now. The left needs to give a reason for this...not an excuse, but a real reason.
Anyone ever seen James Carville as “likeable”?
...Cal Tech is one of the best science and engineering schools in the world ..
Exactly.
He went to a great school and got a degree.
Years later he is working as a part time tutor.
I cannot explain the thought process of someone who concluded running past several trained security types with a rifle was the foundation of a great plan.
I cannot explain what is in the mind of a madman
I can look at reporting I am asked to believe and ask what happened to this guy!
It is part of the lefts plan to destroy Western Civilization.
Jesus Enrique Rosas with some food for thought...
https://x.com/Knesix/status/2048325552491139276
Read the comments, too.
To Cal Tech? You just about have to be your school's valedictorian to get into that school.
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