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AmandaRuth

(3,105 posts)
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 05:43 PM Mar 2019

it was a threat, and it should be taken as such

I am speaking of "that" tweet by Rump. Listen, I've had Dem yard signs torn down, and my mailbox has been bashed in twice (once with Kerry and once with Obama). Also, once, driving coming home,I had someone chase me and try to run me off the road (Dem bumper stickers).

For anyone who lives in a rural red area knows exactly the type of aggression I am speaking of.

I will never stop wearing my blue colors, but this crap freaks me out. bigtime.

on edit: it was in an interview,not a tweet

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it was a threat, and it should be taken as such (Original Post) AmandaRuth Mar 2019 OP
The Police and Military must deny it C_U_L8R Mar 2019 #1
and like malcolm nance said . . .90% of the bikers are over 70 pdsimdars Mar 2019 #17
seriously? what are those old farts doing still riding motorcycles? onetexan Mar 2019 #19
Pretending they're 20 again. YOHABLO Mar 2019 #22
Even in very blue areas, we deal with angry and physical Trump voters. guillaumeb Mar 2019 #2
My neighbor had his Obama sticker shot with an arrow** MRDAWG Mar 2019 #3
i posted this on another thread AmandaRuth Mar 2019 #4
I agree with you. smirkymonkey Mar 2019 #5
stochastic terrorism. barbtries Mar 2019 #6
That's exactly it: stochastic terrorism Hekate Mar 2019 #12
What is this about? zaj Mar 2019 #7
Here's a link True Dough Mar 2019 #9
Trump said some of his tough guy supporters may have to get tough if ... Ligyron Mar 2019 #11
This is a clear threat. BadgerMom Mar 2019 #8
completely agree. Cohen said the Idiot speaks in code onetexan Mar 2019 #20
Always be on alert Donkey king kong Mar 2019 #10
tRump is a career criminal, a con artist & the boss of the trump/republican crime family yaesu Mar 2019 #13
I live in a very red area carpediem Mar 2019 #14
I can't wait 'til one tries to get tough with me. Ligyron Mar 2019 #15
There won't be just one. Wednesdays Mar 2019 #24
Yes, it was a threat. Ferrets are Cool Mar 2019 #16
I posted that question a couple of weeks ago and most of the replies BigmanPigman Mar 2019 #18
Has anyone contacted the FBI about this threat yet? ProudLib72 Mar 2019 #29
If gun manufacturers can be sued for directing their marketing BigmanPigman Mar 2019 #30
The military, law enforcement and the media Boomerproud Mar 2019 #21
Don't feel frightened and you are not alone... bluecollar2 Mar 2019 #23
Yes but, who will be America's America??? BamaRefugee Mar 2019 #26
There are people and governments bluecollar2 Mar 2019 #27
K&R ck4829 Mar 2019 #25
Sometimes when I go out for a walk I get drive bye harassed by racist sobs dustyscamp Mar 2019 #28
that sucks ProfessorPlum Mar 2019 #32
Not an expert on the subject matter, area51 Mar 2019 #31

C_U_L8R

(45,003 posts)
1. The Police and Military must deny it
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 05:47 PM
Mar 2019

and condemn it. As for bikers, the toughest ones are liberals anyway. Not like those rightwing poseurs.

guillaumeb

(42,641 posts)
2. Even in very blue areas, we deal with angry and physical Trump voters.
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 05:58 PM
Mar 2019

So yes, in a rural, red area it must be even worse.

Recommended.

AmandaRuth

(3,105 posts)
4. i posted this on another thread
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 06:16 PM
Mar 2019

but, there was a comment that we should not worry about them because 90% are old, and the remaining 10% are 270+ pds.

I am a 125 pd female, and a 270 pd angry man coming at me can cause some damage. That comment had to come from a man living in a mostly blue area.

Someone is going to get hurt or worse

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
5. I agree with you.
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 06:43 PM
Mar 2019

This is a serious threat and should be taken as such. When has a leader of a western democracy ever threatened violence against his own people simply for disagreeing with him politically? This is what fascist dictators do. We can not let this go by without incident.

barbtries

(28,798 posts)
6. stochastic terrorism.
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 06:44 PM
Mar 2019

he wants the violence. it soothes his bottomless pit of pain and hatred, to have that kind of power.

Ligyron

(7,633 posts)
11. Trump said some of his tough guy supporters may have to get tough if ...
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 07:25 PM
Mar 2019

so libs should be careful.

BadgerMom

(2,771 posts)
8. This is a clear threat.
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 07:18 PM
Mar 2019

This is despicable. It should be called out by military leaders, police, politicians—including Republicans. Of course, it likely will not be unless we push this. I think we should.

onetexan

(13,043 posts)
20. completely agree. Cohen said the Idiot speaks in code
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 07:56 PM
Mar 2019

albeit a thinly veiled threat. My God, what has this country come to? A hideous lawless man has overtaken our democracy.

yaesu

(8,020 posts)
13. tRump is a career criminal, a con artist & the boss of the trump/republican crime family
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 07:26 PM
Mar 2019

who also happens to be president of the United States. It seems that he can get away with anything, is unimpeachable and, so far, unstoppable. The country may not survive the breaking point when that point is reached.

carpediem

(727 posts)
14. I live in a very red area
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 07:26 PM
Mar 2019

During Obama’s 08 campaign I bought about 20 Obama signs. The first one was simply pulled out of the ground. By the last one (just before the election) the signs were shredded into tiny little pieces by the time I drove my kids to school at 7:20am. I’m sure it frustrated them greatly that I kept replacing them each day they were destroyed. My mom (a republican) seemed to understand the depraviy of her party because she was always telling me to take them down so my kids and pets weren’t targeted.
This threat is not okay.

Ferrets are Cool

(21,107 posts)
16. Yes, it was a threat.
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 07:37 PM
Mar 2019

But what the fuck can WE do about it? I am at a loss. Even if someone gets shot or killed from this statement by Agent Orange, it would not stop him.

BigmanPigman

(51,609 posts)
18. I posted that question a couple of weeks ago and most of the replies
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 07:52 PM
Mar 2019

said that they do not think it will be like a Civil War but a few gun nuts and testosterone driven incels.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100211894570

ProudLib72

(17,984 posts)
29. Has anyone contacted the FBI about this threat yet?
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 10:45 PM
Mar 2019

I mean, really, PB. He isn't shooting a single person on 5th Ave. He's trying his damnedest to get others to shoot 6 million people all around the country.

I won't say what I truly believe needs to happen to him, but you can probably guess.

BigmanPigman

(51,609 posts)
30. If gun manufacturers can be sued for directing their marketing
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 10:52 PM
Mar 2019

toward males with testosterone issues than why can's citizens sue the fucking moron for pretty much the same thing?
Some day (the sooner the better) I will wake up and turn on the news and there will be a shooting and I will say "thoughts and prayers" with sarcasm and glee because, well, you know.....

Boomerproud

(7,955 posts)
21. The military, law enforcement and the media
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 07:59 PM
Mar 2019

must respond forcefully to this thuggish behavior. I don't know what country I live in anymore and honestly feel very alone and frightened.

bluecollar2

(3,622 posts)
23. Don't feel frightened and you are not alone...
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 08:12 PM
Mar 2019

That's exactly what he and his supporters want.

When the rubber meets the road we will prevail.

Britain stood alone against Hitler until the Americans were forced to get off the sideline...

That fascist and his current devotees will meet the same fate.

History is repeating itself...

bluecollar2

(3,622 posts)
27. There are people and governments
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 09:11 PM
Mar 2019

All over the world that see what is happening.

When the time comes they will provide their support...

Both internally and internationally.

dustyscamp

(2,224 posts)
28. Sometimes when I go out for a walk I get drive bye harassed by racist sobs
Thu Mar 14, 2019, 09:26 PM
Mar 2019

I'm non-white and live in a Blue State. I can see it getting much worse in the future

area51

(11,910 posts)
31. Not an expert on the subject matter,
Fri Mar 15, 2019, 12:25 AM
Mar 2019

but Trump's comments sound like the excuse of a batterer ("look what you made me do" ) regarding violence.

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