A hit to the head could even take a life. He told his supporters to commit assault which is a misdemeanor - a crime. All for him and he would use his money to get them off meanwhile they're sitting in a jail cell.
Yeah, you are totally right. Just like many sat in gulags expecting Stalin to rescue them. Useful Idiots indeed.
Some people recognize hyperbole. Others not so much. Odd to see Rush fans lacking that talent considering how often he employs it himself.