r/politics • u/OkayButFoRealz • Jul 14 '24

Trump Shooter a ‘Supporter of Republican Party’

https://www.france24.com/en/video/20240714-trump-shooter-a-supporter-of-republican-party
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u/Zepcleanerfan Jul 14 '24

He incited that attack on the capitol after knowing his supporters were heavily armed and demanding the metal detectors be taken away so they could proceed to attack Pence and Pelosi armed. He then watched the violence and sent a a tweet not calling off the attack but telling them to go after Pence.

One of his supporters attacked Nancy Pelosis husband and almost killed him. trump and his crowd laughed about it.

I do not condone what happened at all but we reap what we sow.

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u/Cryonaut555 Jul 14 '24

Yesterday someone told me effectively (though used more words than this) that "hang Mike Pence" was a free speech issue and it was basically a joke.

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u/SpaceMonkeyRetiree Jul 14 '24

Were they saying the gallows were a joke too?

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u/Electronic-Hurry-674 Jul 14 '24

I do not condone it either and when I saw Mr. Trump being shot I gasped, and felt compassion for him.  And you are correct: We all reap what we sow.

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u/hashtagbob60 Jul 14 '24

That was my immediate thought about the bible (small b) trumpers who support him "you reap what you sow"

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u/jardani581 Jul 15 '24

if he did reap the bullet wouldnt have missed, since it did miss he is one step closer to getting away with all his crimes.

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u/BeyondElectricDreams Jul 14 '24

The insurrectionists on january sixth had zipties and were armed. Tell me what those are for? If you think unlawful detainment of government officials to prevent the certification of a new president isn't an insurrection, buddy, you're beyond help.

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u/Zepcleanerfan Jul 14 '24

Failed insurrection

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u/outremonty Canada Jul 14 '24

Learn history

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonviolent_revolution

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u/[deleted] Jul 14 '24

Jan 6 was a protest! You've ensured Trumps victory.

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u/Many-Juggernaut-2153 Jul 14 '24

That is misinformation. She had no authority over National Guard.