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Wiz Imp

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2. "Both sides" bullshit like this is not helpful: "The first thing to note is that Democratic figures have also been

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Tue Sep 16, 2025, 11:45 AM

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targeted by violence and the right wing has also risen in violence."

Um, the violence has been almost entirely targeted against Democratic figures, and the small amount of violence targeting Republicans has mostly been perpetrated by right wingers is well. There is no both sides here. Political violence is almost entirely the province of the right wing.

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This is the FIRST time I've seen ANY media call this out. DAYS late and too little. n/t CousinIT Tuesday #1

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