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A History of Obama's Violent Rhetoric

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A History Of Obama's Violent Rhetoric

I'd add to this Obama saying during the immigration debate that they should punish their enemies. I think this list was compiled before that remark.

So, is Obama calling for violence?
 
Damned silly **** here. Be serious guys. Find something that is actually equivilent. :coffeepap
 
Anyone legitimately criticizing Obama for his "Violent" rhetoric by suggesting that he is somehow inspiring or suggesting to people or causing people to be violent is being ridiculous.

Similarly, anyone going on and on suggesting that Palin, Angle, and others on the right are using "Violent Rhetoric" and need to be "Toned Down" because they're inspiring people or creating a "violent atmosphere" that basically shrug off similar violent rhetoric from Obama and individuals on the left are also being ridiculous.

Surprise surprise, we already have some doing the latter.
 
Zyphlin said:
Anyone legitimately criticizing Obama for his "Violent" rhetoric by suggesting that he is somehow inspiring or suggesting to people or causing people to be violent is being ridiculous.

Similarly, anyone going on and on suggesting that Palin, Angle, and others on the right are using "Violent Rhetoric" and need to be "Toned Down" because they're inspiring people or creating a "violent atmosphere" that basically shrug off similar violent rhetoric from Obama and individuals on the left are also being ridiculous.

Surprise surprise, we already have some doing the latter.
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You're speaking of the NYT, Washington Post, NBC, MSNBC, CBS, ABC ... why should the fact that Loughner was "fixated" on Giffords since 2007 make any difference? The liberal progressives cannot pass up the opportunity to bring down anyone and everyone they can and use this as a political opportunity. It's just who they are.
 
Zyphlin said:
Anyone legitimately criticizing Obama for his "Violent" rhetoric by suggesting that he is somehow inspiring or suggesting to people or causing people to be violent is being ridiculous.

Similarly, anyone going on and on suggesting that Palin, Angle, and others on the right are using "Violent Rhetoric" and need to be "Toned Down" because they're inspiring people or creating a "violent atmosphere" that basically shrug off similar violent rhetoric from Obama and individuals on the left are also being ridiculous.

Surprise surprise, we already have some doing the latter.
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I haven't seen anything similar. Just noting that. I wouldn't blame violence on Palin or Angle or even the tea party, but Obama has a long way to go before he reaches their level of rhetoric.
 
Boo Radley said:
I haven't seen anything similar. Just noting that. I wouldn't blame violence on Palin or Angle or even the tea party, but Obama has a long way to go before he reaches their level of rhetoric.
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Really? If Palin had said things like kicking ass and bringing guns, would you be defending her?
 
Ockham said:
Don't forget the "enemies" crack.
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Yeah, I mentioned that in my OP. Here's the actual quote;


“If Latinos sit out the election instead of saying, ‘We’re gonna punish our enemies and we’re gonna reward our friends who stand with us on issues that are important to us,’ if they don’t see that kind of upsurge in voting in this election, then I think it’s gonna be harder and that’s why I think it’s so important that people focus on voting on November 2.”

Now, if Palin talked about punishing her enemies....
 
Here's another interesting read:

Did Barack Obama’s Violent Rhetoric Inspire Mass Murder In Arizona? « Sarah Palin Information Blog

Of course, the answer is no.

Let's not forget Joe Biden in all this;

According to a pool report from Tuesday’s event in Dayton, Biden was telling the crowd that Democrats know how to balance the budget. He said, “If I hear one more Republican tell me about balancing the budget, I am going to strangle them.”
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http://gatewaypundit.rightnetwork.com/2010/10/violent-joe-biden-on-republicans-ill-strangle-them/
 
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X Factor said:
Really? If Palin had said things like kicking ass and bringing guns, would you be defending her?
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It's a fact there has been nothing compariable. Stop whining about Palin. She brings the criticism on herself. And I have said, clearly, that she did not cause the violence.
 
Boo Radley said:
It's a fact there has been nothing compariable. Stop whining about Palin. She brings the criticism on herself. And I have said, clearly, that she did not cause the violence.
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Yeah, go tell that to the liberals who are saying otherwise (and I understand that's not all liberals).
 
X Factor said:
Yeah, go tell that to the liberals who are saying otherwise (and I understand that's not all liberals).
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I think I have. I think I've stated it on most, if not all, threads I've visited regarding this subject.
 
Jetboogieman said:
Michelle Malkin?

The person who advocated concentration camps for muslims?

Talking about a Climate of Hate?

Yep, that's the voice of reason I've been looking for all my life... :coffeepap
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Yeah, because it's on Malkin's website means that none of it is true. :roll:
 
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i do believe that is what is known as an "ad hominem". :)
 
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Yeah, because it's on Malkin's website means that none of it is true. :roll:
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So you're completely ok using biased sources.

I'm not claiming what she's saying is true, or not true.

But in a battle about civility and violent rhetoric.

For Michelle Malkin (The person who advocated concentration camps for Muslims) to be talking about other peoples hateful rhetoric, is a little bit of a stretch.

It's kind of like having Fred Phelps comment on Gay militants...
 
yes, please let's be serious. the whole Sarah Palin map thing came up because it sorta resembled what happened. it was a coincidence. it was stupid to jump to conclusions or to infer a connection. I have seen posts just like this one in response, that are attempting to make some kind of "point," with pictures of arrows or various metaphors. it's just reaching, and it's just as stupid.
 
Jetboogieman said:
So you're completely ok using biased sources.

I'm not claiming what she's saying is true, or not true.

But in a battle about civility and violent rhetoric.

For Michelle Malkin (The person who advocated concentration camps for Muslims) to be talking about other peoples hateful rhetoric, is a little bit of a stretch.

It's kind of like having Fred Phelps comment on Gay militants...
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If I was using her commentary in some way, you might would have a point. The fact is though, it just happened to be her site that compiled all those examples. It's not like Media Matters is going to do it.
 
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If I was using her commentary in some way, you might would have a point. The fact is though, it just happened to be her site that compiled all those examples. It's not like Media Matters is going to do it.
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Every side has their violent rhetoric my friend. I'm well aware of the lefts... ;)

All I'm saying is, Michelle Malkin is the last person I'd ask about it...
 
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