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In reply to the discussion: Why does no one bring up the scaffold? [View all]DaBronx
(308 posts)8. You bring up an important point
It illustrates how absolutely normalized all the crazy shite has become. And what about those pipe bombs? $500k reward out there but not very publicized.
https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/washingtondc/news/500000-reward-remains-in-effect-for-information-about-capitol-hill-pipe-bomber
And very little was said at the time the republicans changed their platform with respect to Ukraine prior to Orange Blofuss election.
Remember this:
https://www.npr.org/2017/12/04/568310790/2016-rnc-delegate-trump-directed-change-to-party-platform-on-ukraine-support
We are living in crazy times.
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There were photos (I think on twitter, but resposted here) of recent identification of a group bringing the
hlthe2b
Apr 2
#1
the March 18 CBS article fully detailed the construction of the gallows on the morning of the INSURRECTION
B.See
Apr 2
#18
Why does no one bring up the fact that both the VP & Speaker were slated to be KILLED at the same time?
Hekate
Apr 2
#22
post#4 and #19 don't have photo's, the thing may have on the light side but it was built to kill if needed.
hydrolastic
Apr 3
#39
No doubt, that means these people are absolutely demented. It doesn't mean that their speech is not protected
tritsofme
Apr 3
#40
No it most certainly does not qualify as a "true threat" to anyone, it is odious but protected speech.
tritsofme
Apr 3
#47
My point was not that the scaffold was there, it is that the Repug argument is
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Apr 5
#48