Should we be afraid of the right wingers?

[Philosoraptor]

Afterall, they are usually the first to jump into a violent throwdown, they like to threaten people, intimidate people and generally scare liberals or those who don't think like them.

Should we be afraid of them, or should we spit in their eye?

Personally, I say fuck em'.

[niyad]

1. not even with someone else's private parts, thank you.

[fascisthunter]

2. not me... the more they act up, the more pathetic they look

[FirstTimeVoterAt37]

3. We have to be wary, not afraid

They've proven they're willing to do anything to intimidate and terrorize. I feel we have to deal with them we would particularly antisocial and vicious dogs.

[rustydog]

4. Don't be afraid of them, be aware of them

There is now a demonstratable history of violence on the right against the left.
Don't be caught off guard, be ready for the violence.

The days of a raucus verbal exchange with the other side may be long-gone, I don't know, but knowing how behavior escalates to physical assault so rapidly in a mob setting, you should be prepared for a violent reaction if you are caught in a similar situation.

[phoenixgsu]

10. its time to

fight back.

[phantom power]

5. Every so often in history, they take power and go on a rampage.

It may be happening here, now. I'm afraid of that.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Third_Wave

[RKP5637]

24. That's what does bother me about the RW, I think they are looking for a civil war again. I had

thought this country was so far beyond all of this hostility, but I guess I was naive. It is so damn backward. Just what we need for the 21st century, the US with a bunch of ignoramuses running around while the rest of the world soars beyond the US. We had a good run of it after WWII, now it's been all F'ed up.

[ixion]

6. No, we shouldn't.

notice that they only bully people. They never pick a real fight, because they are cowards at heart.

[WinkyDink]

12. JFK. RFK. MLK. Violet Liuzzo. Goodman, Chaney, Schwerner. Kent State. OK City.

Medgar Evers. Birmingham Church.

Murders of abortion providers.

[ixion]

15. I'm not saying they're not dangerous. I'm saying fear is not the appropriate response

because that's what they want.

[booley]

7. You don't get rid of bullies by caving into them

Seeming to be intimidated by their antics only encourages them. It makes them think they are right.

This is not to say we should meet violence with violence. But we already have over half a century of how to resist these kinds of thugs and still be civilized.

[Deep13]

8. Afraid? No. ...

But we should be aware of them and their irrationally violent propensities.

[somone]

9. They're beyond the reach of reason and civility

It's a waste of time to talk to them. Do whatever you have to do to protect your personal safety.

[TheKentuckian]

11. Never ever let them smell fear or they will be like sharks with blood in the water.

Be vigilant and always prepared for violence.

[RoccoR5955]

13. Never fear bullies...

When confronted, they ALWAYS back down. They are nothing more than a bunch of cowards, on a testosterone rush. Confront them properly, and they will fall, like a house of cards!

[Warpy]

14. Whenever you hear of an old lady beating the snot out of an attacker

like a rapist or mugger, she's always a retired nurse.

That's me. I'm a lot scarier than they are.

Still, I prefer to avoid any sort of violent confrontation. I will always try to leave the area. Stopping me is a mistake.

[RKP5637]

16. Many in the RW do not have a full deck, be weary of them as you would a rabid animal. They are

prone toward irrational violence and do not think with any element of respect or kindness. Caution is the best advice. Also, it's not even worth talking to them, they are mostly beyond logic and rational thought.

[Turborama]

27. "be weary of them as you would a rabid animal" <--- That

And this ---> "it's not even worth talking to them, they are mostly beyond logic and rational thought" <--- is the best advice!

[RKP5637]

28. Yep, agree!!! That is the best advice. Thanks! n/t

[Iggo]

17. Don't be afraid of anybody.

It's oh so liberating.

[WingDinger]

18. Ive always thought that once someone threatens you, you take them out. NOW.

They will do it again, and with gusto. The more they are rewarded for their violence, the more they will issue it. Every one of us women, minorities, ill and poor should be in the street, in numbers that would cow their wretched pathetic souls.

[Ghost in the Machine]

19. Hell NO we shouldn't fear them.. keep an eye on them, yes but not fear them

I point and laugh at them, but I'm 6'3" and 265 lbs.. it may not work for everyone.

[RKP5637]

29. Yep, you have a bit of an advantage over some of us! n/t

[alc]

20. in person or online?

In person, it depends. Some are nuts, and some are willing to debate as humans.

Online, I'd prefer to see the right wingers ignored but there positions refuted. I can forward one of those discussions to other people who are trying to make up their mind (yes those people exist). If the main argument is "those fucking idiots are nuts" it doesn't tell me anything I don't know and doesn't give me any ammunition to forward to friends.

[Dawson Leery]

21. NEVER show fear to terrorists!

That is what they want. If you show these cowards fear, they win!

[RKP5637]

26. Exactly what they are, domestic terrorists. I wish the damn MSM would call

them out for what they are, but no, the MSM for the most part smells money by promoting divisiveness and hence viewership profit.

[GSLevel9]

22. well, it depends.

If you're talking about the guy who lives in his Stepford Wives neighborhood with his 3 perfect kids and apple tree who shines up his guns in the back yard and listens to Rush in his garage and TALKS a big game...

don't be afraid. These type are loud, obnoxious and rude but won't actually commit the crime because they might lose their slice of Utopia.

However... the "Deliverance Division" and the KKK platoon and the ex-con AN/Skinhead types are VERY dangerous.

[LostInAnomie]

23. No.

In case you didn't happen to see Rand Paul's Stompers, you'll notice they're only tough when in groups and the victim is a small woman. If the odds aren't literally that stacked in their favor they won't do shit.

They're cowards.

[Vincardog]

25. I will be afraid I will break my hand on them

[donco]

30. ask yourself

what would Mohandas Gandhi do?

[Turborama]

31. Go on a hunger strike?

:shrug:

[struggle4progress]

32. Today we should gotv

[krabigirl]

33. Hell no. I live in a right-wing area (OC, california) and no way will I be scared.

I laugh when I see their stupid bumper stickers. Then again, I don't live in the rural south..the conservatives here are just sad because they live in a blue state.

[rbixby]

34. I don't think you should fuck them

There's a chance procreation might happen