Which Political Party Is Violent?

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g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,237
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The shooting at a GOP baseball practice in DC to me by an apparent Democratic supporter does not make that party more violent the other. Some may say the Democratic Party is based on some violent acts due to riots and civil disobedience at protest marches. The way I see it, it's both parties....it's the blind followers of ANY political party are prone to political violence. LOVE to hear any relevant thoughts on the violence between our major political parties.

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  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Hi, g.

    Hate is hate...

    I think it's more about fucked up people than the party - if any - with which they're affiliated.
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,320
    The pendulum swings.  Elections are now decided by the crazy fringe to tip the balance.  Can't just blame a party.  The Stupids have come out of nest on both sides.  Most people just have to shake our heads and shrug our shoulders so we don't get Twitter and Facebook death threats from making a sane and objectionable comment.


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  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,131
    The far right and far left are both crazy imo. I m hoping sometime in the near future both sides sit down and try to actually make this country better. 
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,260
    I don't know about violence, but the left is definitely more anti-free speech. Just ask any conservative that tries to speak on a college campus.
  • unsung
    unsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    Left is more destructive.  
  • riley540
    riley540 Denver Colorado Posts: 1,132
    I've seen first hand conservatives getting plowed over trying to get into to see someone speak by the far left antifa group. Based on experience I'd say left is more violent 
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    bootlegger10 said:
    I don't know about violence, but the left is definitely more anti-free speech. Just ask any conservative that tries to speak on a college campus.
    Both liberals and conservatives try to disinvite speakers whose opinions they disagree with, and apparently conservatives succeed in the disinvitations somewhat more often 
     

    https://www.google.ca/amp/amp.dailycaller.com/2015/11/22/freedom-of-speech-more-unwelcome-among-liberal-students-faculty/
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  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    unsung said:
    Left is more destructive.  
    Evidence?
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  • riley540
    riley540 Denver Colorado Posts: 1,132
    oftenreading said:
    unsung said:
    Left is more destructive.  
    Evidence?
    Berkeley a few months back. 100s of thousands in damage 
  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,856
    Neither major party is violent.   Some unhinged people who go too far the rabbit hole may turn violent
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    riley540 said:
    oftenreading said:
    unsung said:
    Left is more destructive.  
    Evidence?
    Berkeley a few months back. 100s of thousands in damage 
    One incident is not evidence for a blanket statement like that 
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  • unsung
    unsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    oftenreading said:
    unsung said:
    Left is more destructive.  
    Evidence?
    2017.
  • Go Beavers
    Go Beavers Posts: 9,588
    The question isn't as important as the confirmation bias in people's answers. 
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,664
    hedonist said:
    Hi, g.

    Hate is hate...

    I think it's more about fucked up people than the party - if any - with which they're affiliated.
    IMHO: Best answer so far.

    MayDay10 said:
    Neither major party is violent.   Some unhinged people who go too far the rabbit hole may turn violent

    IMHO: Tied for best answer.

    Go Beavers said:
    The question isn't as important as the confirmation bias in people's answers. 
    IMHO: Best use of critical thinking.
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  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,598
    One party is lead by a man who encourages violence at his rallies and has even offered to pay the aggressor's medical bills. 

    Sadly, this is not made up. 
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  • Kev - Coat and Keys
    Kev - Coat and Keys Earth Posts: 357
    Well the most recent politician to get charged with assaulting a journalist was a Republican.
    What other aggression has there been by the parties recently?
  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,705
    Assholes are violent it doesn't matter which side they stand for ! It's funny but I don't remember asshole Nugent saying anything against the shooter of Gifford ! 
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  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    unsung said:
    oftenreading said:
    unsung said:
    Left is more destructive.  
    Evidence?
    2017.
    A number doesn't reach the standard for evidence 
     
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  • gimmesometruth27
    gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 24,241
    it is not the party. it is the ideology and the ever shrinking attention span of the american citizen. any time you have jingos and a 140 character limit to try to explain complex situations, your message is going to get lost. people will get angry, and that is where the violence comes from.
    "You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry."  - Lincoln

    "Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    gimmesometruth27 said:
    it is not the party. it is the ideology and the ever shrinking attention span of the american citizen. any time you have jingos and a 140 character limit to try to explain complex situations, your message is going to get lost. people will get angry, and that is where the violence comes from.
    I'm not sure anger is the only trigger for violence.

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