Trump calls protesters who carried guns into the Michigan state capitol 'very good people'

[denem]

Source: Business Insider

Trump calls protesters who carried guns into the Michigan state capitol 'very good people' and says the governor should 'make a deal' with them.

In a Friday morning tweet, President Donald Trump referred to a group of protesters who brought weapons into the Michigan state capitol building as "very good people" and suggested the governor should strike a deal with them.

On Thursday, hundreds of protesters, many of them carrying guns, descended on Michigan's state capitol to oppose Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's extension of the state's stay-at-home order by another two weeks, to May 15.

"The Governor of Michigan should give a little, and put out the fire," Trump wrote. "These are very good people, but they are angry. They want their lives back again, safely! See them, talk to them, make a deal."

Read more: https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-protestors-with-guns-in-michigan-capitol-are-very-good-people-2020-5

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very good people

[Bleacher Creature]

1. He can't help himself. NT

[Bernardo de La Paz]

33. No, I think it is deliberate. He wants force to counter whatever on Nov 4 when he refuses to accept.

[DENVERPOPS]

40. For over a year

I have been telling people on DU that we should all be afraid, be very afraid, of what we will witness on November 4th.



Dictionary Definitions of three words to think about when you see these armed asswipes demonstrating:


Insurrection......an act of revolting against civil authority or an established government.........

Sedition.......incitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority........

Cabal.....the contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot.

WASF

[olddad65]

47. I agree. His assignment ( from the Russian mob/govt is to collapse the US

Sorta like we collapsed the former USSR

[Duncan Grant]

53. And trump is flexing his muscle; it's a threat to Governor Whitmer.

As you’ve said, if we’re seeing this now, no one - absolutely no one - should be shocked to see it later. And trump is delighting in his latest power play against the governor. Thrilled and elated, I’m sure. This is exactly the “winning” he was gloating about and his supporters recognize it. They love it.

It’s not inconceivable these goons with guns actually start shooting and “take over” a state house at some point. The SPLC has plenty of info online about these groups. I’ll suggest people read up and form their own conclusions. It’s reasonable to be concerned and mentally prepared. At the very least, informed.

[marble falls]

2. The only deal that should possibly be made with these guys is a plea bargain.

[Marthe48]

16. exactly

I want to see them stripped of their weapons, and jailed. They are storming the state capital because there are no crowds to intimidate.

[pandr32]

30. Agreed 100%

Isn't it illegal to enter the building armed? Aren't they supposed to be socially distancing? Here people have gotten hefty fines for breaking the stay-at-home orders.
Not to mention they are menacing with deadly weapons.

[kimbutgar]

3. Why do these people look like they smell and probably are incels?

[keithbvadu2]

9. They look like ISIS/Al Qaeda.

They look like ISIS/Al Qaeda.

[kimbutgar]

10. You're right they are domestic terrorists who need to pay consequences for their bs actions

[JudyM]

24. This. They are trying to intimidate, not peaceably demonstrating.

ETA: MI Dem AG Dana Nessel retweeted repub strategist’s assessment:
https://twitter.com/dananessel

Link to tweet

[SaveOurDemocracy]

4. He really does want to blow up this country. He's a dangerous lunatic.

[bucolic_frolic]

5. Whiskey Rebellion, Shay's Rebellion, Fries' Rebellion

Presidents Washington and Adams knew what to do. Armed insurrection must be extinguished.

[Runningdawg]

25. But those groups were not working FOR the POTUS

[CatMor]

6. I sure would not want those "very good people" over for dinner.

[theaocp]

7. Damn if they don't look, act, and fucking QUACK like terrorists.

Poutain. Go home, motherfuckers.

[Politicub]

8. This country does not cut deals with terrorists.

These people belong in jail for an attempted assassination of the governor of Michigan.

[luvallpeeps]

18. I'm with you!!!

This shit needs to stop! No good will come from this. He just keeps egging them on, and they keep getting away with it.

[jalan48]

11. The look of a failing Democracy.

[olddad65]

49. Democracy failed when the GOPs in the Senate..

Violated their oath of office and failed to uphold the constitution. Their failure to vote to remove trump from office, or to even hold a real trial marked the end of democracy. What we have now is a nation being torn apart by a fascist dictator who is sponsored by the Russian mob/govt.

[Scalded Nun]

12. I look at this picture and somehow the word 'Safely' does not spring to mind

"These are very good people, but they are angry. They want their lives back again, safely! See them, talk to them, make a deal."

They are NOT very good people, they are terrorist thugs.

Yes, make a deal. Tell these Nazis "You get the hell out of this facility or you will be jailed and charged with at least 'Menacing behavior' and preferably 'Terrorist activity'."

[Judi Lynn]

59. They are too slow-witted to be able to talk to grown-ups. n/t

[luvallpeeps]

13. Well of course they're good people!

They did exactly what he wanted them to. Look at them. I can't even find words.

[bluestarone]

14. So if a bunch of people WITH GUNS invaded the white house?

They would be very good people?

[WVreaper]

15. Here's the deal

Go home and stay there! We will let you know when it is time for recess.

[CaptYossarian]

17. More sarcasm?

[mwb970]

19. Not this again.

I can't wait till this horrible thing is GONE from our White House!

[Ohiogal]

20. They should never have been allowed

inside the State House with guns. How is that not criminal trespass? And Carrot Clown should not be defending them! I wonder how he’d like it if they invaded the White House with their guns and threats!

[ripcord]

35. No laws were broken

Open carry is legal, there is no law preventing people from carrying guns in the capitol building and not only did the state police let them in but they took their temperatures.

[Duncan Grant]

46. Seems inevitable that someone will die for the privilege.

The intent of the law and the impact of the law? That’s the devil’s delight right there man. Seems to me, we could all be advocating for a more civilized and humane way to conduct ourselves. After all, guns (and/or emotions) don’t win arguments.

[ripcord]

56. That is the choice for Michigan voters

[keithbvadu2]

21. Many articles describe them as 'armed'.

Many articles describe them as 'armed'.

Do they carry bullets or are they play acting to look tough to each other?

[luvallpeeps]

22. Where's pepper spray bunghole when ya need him?

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[Runningdawg]

26. He would be the Darwin award winner if he sprayed a man with an assault weapon

But of course that is EXACTLY why they are carrying them!! They know a few of them will have to die to provoke the next civil war and they are begging for the privilege.

[SWBTATTReg]

23. The mere fact that these idiots carried weapons into a 'safe' place speaks loads ...

about their letting others do the governing, when things go against their wishes.

I would suspect that a lot of people in MI are freaked out now. And they have their fingers on the triggers. Why? They are threatening the safety of all who are there.

Cowards all of them too, for covering up their faces. Even w/ guns, they still cower...

[wildman76]

27. Well then let's storm the white house then

I figure if your gonna bring a gun to a gun fight then I best they should use it or they are just a bunch of pos

[ScubaSteve]

28. They are The American Taliban

Fundamentalists fucks who want us cowed to their authority and rule. Fuck off you fuckin fucks!

Go back out to the country where you came from you knuckle dragging, bible thumping, sister-fucking rubes! Although it looks like one of you brought your sister.

The pResident and these fucks should be tried and convicted of Sedition: "overt conduct, such as speech and organization, that tends toward insurrection against the established order." Or noun: "conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch."

[olddad65]

54. And trump is the american hitler.

[AllaN01Bear]

29. riiiggght

[alp227]

31. 2017: Confederate apologists were "very fine people"

2020: Armed protesters were "very good people"

History repeats itself huh? And conservatives insisted "Trump didn't call neo-Nazis/white nationalists very fine people!" Well, every time Trump opens his mouth, he keeps confirming that his critics were right.

[Historic NY]

32. Maybe he can invite them to the Rose Garden

[Faux pas]

34. They

look like the terrorists they are.

[DesertRat]

36. Pandering for the home-grown terrorist vote

[llashram]

37. trump's

brownshirts. History is repeating itself. I just hope this case of the repeat will be put down by the decent people of all races and cultures in America.

[SpankMe]

38. Sounds like something Philippines' Duterte would say. n/t

[spiderpig]

39. When is somebody going to step in and PEACEFULLY remove this tyrant from office?

I honestly can't believe what I am witnessing these days.

I just hunker down and watch 30's Warner Bros. classic movies and pretend it's not happening.

[rickyhall]

41. When he's booted out office he should be prosecuted as a TERRORIST.

[BlueIdaho]

42. He should invite them into the White House

For burgers and fries...

[iluvtennis]

43. These are domestic terroists. If they were Muslim or Black or Latino, trump would be saying lock

them up.

[rockfordfile]

44. Traitor trump calls Nazis "very good people"

[roamer65]

45. I look at the pic and think National Guard time.

[cp]

48. Hey pal, the word you're looking for is TERRORIST

[dustyscamp]

50. This thread is pretty good

Link to tweet

Whole twitter thread
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1256225261483438080.html

[Duncan Grant]

55. Thanks, I think.

There’s probably more legit domestic terrorism threats out there than I care to believe. I’m assuming our own intelligence agencies are infiltrating some of the most dangerous groups? What a goddamn mess. And all because a bunch of anxiety-laden fear junkies have to exercise their control issues with violence and death. Homicidal monsters, JFC.

[Brainfodder]

51. What do you expect from Death Count Donnie?

If he has a moment of...., I expect a suicide and a note?

[olddad65]

61. Death Count Donnie. Has a nice ring to it.

[steve2470]

52. reminds me of the 1932 Sturmabteilung aka SA aka Hitler's brownshirts

also, read this thread:

Link to tweet

Link to tweet

[kacekwl]

57. Be a lot easier to Talk with these very good people.

if they we not armed and shouting at them.

[TheFourthMind]

58. All I see are six potential LaVoy Finicums without a country. Pathetic. n/t

[EndlessWire]

60. Trump is INSANE.

Biden can't get here quickly enough.

If one of these wacko militia "men" shoots someone, Trump will own it. It's on him completely. But, he thinks he is safely cheer leading from the sidelines. "Who, me? I'm innocent."

Time to have the National or State Guards innocently assemble around the offices to protect the Governor.

By the time some stupid "protester" comes down with the virus, it will be too late to take it back. What an unnecessary, excruciatingly difficult way to die.

For what? For the likes of Trump? It isn't for love of country, I can tell you that.