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In reply to the discussion: Trump issues warning to opponents: 'It would be very bad' if his military, police and biker supporte [View all]mahatmakanejeeves
(56,884 posts)51. The Toronto Star is Canada's highest-circulation newspaper on overall weekly circulation.
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The Toronto Star is a Canadian broadsheet daily newspaper. Based on 2015 statistics, it is Canada's highest-circulation newspaper on overall weekly circulation; although it is a close second to The Globe and Mail in daily circulation on weekdays, it overtakes the Globe in weekly circulation because the Globe does not publish a Sunday edition. The Toronto Star is owned by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, a subsidiary of Torstar Corporation and part of Torstar's Daily News Brands division.
Also, most legitimate news sources know, wisely, to dismiss what appears on Breitbart as worthless crap, and not news.
Also, it's in the Washington Post now too:
Hell yes he just made a serious threat to the country.
The Fix Analysis
Trump again nods toward violence by his supporters and maybe something bigger
By Aaron Blake
March 14 at 1:21 PM
No matter what the White House says, President Trump has repeatedly and not-subtly suggested his supporters could be violent sometimes in an approving manner. And theres a common thread running through much of it: Again and again, Trump has suggested they could rise up if they feel either they or Trump have been wronged by the political process.
There are several examples. The most well-worn was when Trump suggested during the 2016 campaign that Second Amendment people could stop a President Hillary Clinton from installing liberal judges. Trump played it off as a coincidence unrelated to violence that he flagged gun-rights supporters as the last line of defense against a political outcome he opposed.
Now, Trump is at it again. And this time, his statement has overtones of something bigger. ... In an interview with Trump-friendly Breitbart News this week, Trump talked about how tough the left was getting, relative to his supporters. His quote meanders a little bit, but stick with it and focus on the text in bold:
As The Washington Posts David Nakamura pointed out, this is actually quite similar to something Trump said at a September campaign rally for now-Sen. Josh Hawley (R) in Missouri:
....
Aaron Blake is senior political reporter, writing for The Fix. A Minnesota native, he has also written about politics for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and the Hill newspaper. Follow https://twitter.com/aaronblake
Trump again nods toward violence by his supporters and maybe something bigger
By Aaron Blake
March 14 at 1:21 PM
No matter what the White House says, President Trump has repeatedly and not-subtly suggested his supporters could be violent sometimes in an approving manner. And theres a common thread running through much of it: Again and again, Trump has suggested they could rise up if they feel either they or Trump have been wronged by the political process.
There are several examples. The most well-worn was when Trump suggested during the 2016 campaign that Second Amendment people could stop a President Hillary Clinton from installing liberal judges. Trump played it off as a coincidence unrelated to violence that he flagged gun-rights supporters as the last line of defense against a political outcome he opposed.
Now, Trump is at it again. And this time, his statement has overtones of something bigger. ... In an interview with Trump-friendly Breitbart News this week, Trump talked about how tough the left was getting, relative to his supporters. His quote meanders a little bit, but stick with it and focus on the text in bold:
Its so terrible whats happening. You know, the left plays a tougher game, its very funny. I actually think that the people on the right are tougher, but they dont play it tougher. Okay? I can tell you, I have the support of the police, the support of the military, the support of the Bikers for Trump I have the tough people, but they dont play it tough until they go to a certain point, and then it would be very bad, very bad. But the left plays it cuter and tougher.
As The Washington Posts David Nakamura pointed out, this is actually quite similar to something Trump said at a September campaign rally for now-Sen. Josh Hawley (R) in Missouri:
Theyre so lucky that were peaceful. Law enforcement, military, construction workers, Bikers for Trump -- how about Bikers for Trump? They travel all over the country. They got Trump all over the place, and theyre great. Theyve been great. But these are tough people. These are great people. But theyre peaceful people, and Antifa and all -- theyd better hope they stay that way. I hope they stay that way. I hope they stay that way.
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Aaron Blake is senior political reporter, writing for The Fix. A Minnesota native, he has also written about politics for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and the Hill newspaper. Follow https://twitter.com/aaronblake
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Trump issues warning to opponents: 'It would be very bad' if his military, police and biker supporte [View all]
mahatmakanejeeves
Mar 2019
OP
People are not paying attention to what Cohen had to say if Trump loses in 2020
olegramps
Mar 2019
#121
There are more sane and rational people who also carry guns. I firmly believe they will
Hestia
Mar 2019
#162
Considering that he has zero supporters in these groups, he is talking to himself again...nt
SWBTATTReg
Mar 2019
#2
But how many of those supporters are ready to throw their life away for Orange Hitler?
workinclasszero
Mar 2019
#92
Indeed, they're the ones shooting up schools, churches, mosques, synagogues, etc.
ck4829
Apr 2019
#165
2/3rds of the military voted for him & I would bet the farm that the same amount still supports him
yaesu
Mar 2019
#33
I grew up military and the first thing you learn is that you are not supposed
demigoddess
Mar 2019
#70
He looks so odd, hanging onto his biker guy, puckering up his Big Mack hole.
Judi Lynn
Mar 2019
#137
I knew enough vicious, ugly right-wingers when I was in the Army to make his blithering at least
Aristus
Mar 2019
#14
"That's a Russian biker club to you, 'Mericans!" Russian biker, trump condos
lostnfound
Mar 2019
#20
Trump "code speaking" to anyone stupid enough to fight his battles for him.
Marie Marie
Mar 2019
#22
I've been saying all along that confrontation is inevitable with this Racketeer
Ponietz
Mar 2019
#23
I fear for our justice system even now, including Mueller. T's world is starting to crumble around
JudyM
Mar 2019
#64
In a way, this is against the law. He cannot threaten people with our military, police, bikers.
Stuart G
Mar 2019
#30
Yup. Normalized now... looking at the news channels, they're more interested in the college
JudyM
Mar 2019
#68
I wonder how many of the ranks of the military and the police really support him?
sinkingfeeling
Mar 2019
#34
He talks the talk but in the end the only thing he will fight for is a big, fat NBC reality show
yaesu
Mar 2019
#35
Yes, he is threatening his opponets..BUT.. HE IS DOING IT OPENLY FOR ALL TO SEE.
Stuart G
Mar 2019
#44
Yes, but this one is open, printed, available to all to see and read, and he will not take it back
Stuart G
Mar 2019
#62
The Toronto Star is Canada's highest-circulation newspaper on overall weekly circulation.
mahatmakanejeeves
Mar 2019
#51
Gee I wonder why Hillary called half of his supporters a basket full of deplorables?
mucifer
Mar 2019
#54
45 breaks his oath to protect and defend the Constitution as he threatens the constitutional rights
ancianita
Mar 2019
#55
As for his christian followers, with all their pious theater of public prayer and preaching for him
ancianita
Mar 2019
#60
Let us fervently hope that he DOESN'T have the support of the federal police or the
PatrickforO
Mar 2019
#72
This is absolutely an IMPEACHABLE offense, and our Dems should be getting in front of Microphones
mr_lebowski
Mar 2019
#77
Even this SCOTUS wouldnt let him cancel the election. And he would be removed if he didnt leave.
oldsoftie
Mar 2019
#111
Thank you..for your sensible reply! Agree completely. It may not be smooth, but go he will!!
Thekaspervote
Apr 2019
#180
that's a very nice country you've got there, shame if something were to happen to it...
0rganism
Mar 2019
#101
It would be kind of cute if the Senate would invite him over tomorrow for a visit
Scalded Nun
Mar 2019
#106
Trump would love if Dems had become violent so he could claim being "law and order" Pres.
wishstar
Mar 2019
#123
Mr. pResident you may find their support is thin as piss on a rock. Nixon talk back at you asshole.
IADEMO2004
Mar 2019
#128
It's time for Mueller to quit goofing around on charges that are tough to prove. This is
Hoyt
Mar 2019
#139
He's advocating violence and intimidation against civilians to advance a political agenda
IronLionZion
Mar 2019
#154
He said this on Monday, and on the following Saturday a house of worship was attacked.
Cracklin Charlie
Apr 2019
#176
My girlfriend and I do a lot of business at biker rallies. She especially has a lot of great old
brewens
Mar 2019
#156
My daughter works as banker during AZ bike week and meets them all!! She says 95+% are
Thekaspervote
Apr 2019
#182
I'm old enough to remember Leftbros saying Donnie was no worse than Hillary
Blue_Tires
Mar 2019
#158
It's those people shooting up places and running cars into people who will be his military though
ck4829
Apr 2019
#172
He very much admires Benito..wonder if he knows how that ended? Probably not
Thekaspervote
Apr 2019
#183