Marjorie Taylor Greene deceptively tells Trump rally that Democrat 'killings' of Republicans have already started

[Hamish Howl]

She can only get her O-face when she's making up ridiculous lies.

 

[j brown's body]

Marjorie Taylor Greene deceptively tells Trump rally that Democrat 'killings' of Republicans have already started

Speaking at a Donald Trump rally in Michigan, Marjorie Taylor Greene baselessly claimed that the "killings" of Republicans by Democrats had begun.

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I can’t believe the amount of shit Biden got for his speech when these are the people he was talking about. Biden’s over here like, “ummm…uhhh…democracy is good actually, and uhh…people who don’t support democracy are bad,” and meanwhile MTG is acting as if the Democracy are systematically trying to kill GOP voters. You have to understand, people actually believe the garbage she says. There are people that went to that rally and went home terrified buying 18 more guns on their way back.

While Trump basically threatens McConnell.

It's how they do. Trump loves that shit.

 

[Rawley]

This is the kind of person that leads the way in things going sideways. Blanket statements like "Democrats want Republicans dead" is not only inaccurate, but really dangerous rhetoric that will lead to that kind of violence. She's grossly irresponsible for making these kind of statements. More importantly though, is she misrepresented the story she was citing.

But the President, during a nation address claiming Reublicans are extremists that are a danger to democracy isn't dangerous rhetoric? WTF?

 

[SNOWFLAKE]

Yes this is typically how fascist propaganda works. Cherry pick one or two isolated incidents to demonize an entire group of people. One or two lunatics go off the deep end and your response is "see what those democrats are doing they really are trying to kill us!" Which is obviously stupid, but also an effective fascist propaganda technique for those susceptible to its indoctrination.

Whataboutism is all they have.

 

[SNOWFLAKE]

Five people shot, including Republican congressman, at baseball practice

On June 14, 2017, a gunman walked onto a baseball field at Eugene Simpson Park in Alexandria, Virginia, opening fire on politicians and wounding House GOP Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana and four others. The representatives had been practicing for the annual Congressional Baseball Game for...

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Man charged with attempting to murder Kavanaugh spoke of killing other justices

Nicholas John Roske said he planned to "remove some people" from the court, per an FBI affidavit.

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Imagine if right-wing lunatics shot Chuck Schumer and attempted to assasinate Kagan - you guys would be going crazy.

Whataboutism gives a clue to its meaning in its name. It is not merely the changing of a subject to deflect away from an earlier subject as a political strategy; it’s essentially a reversal of accusation, arguing that an opponent is guilty of an offense just as egregious or worse than what the original party was accused of doing, however unconnected the offenses may be.

The tactic behind whataboutism has been around for a long time. Rhetoricians generally consider it to be a form of tu quoque, which means "you too" in Latin and involves charging your accuser with whatever it is you've just been accused of rather than refuting the truth of the accusation made against you. Tu quoque is considered to be a logical fallacy, because whether or not the original accuser is likewise guilty of an offense has no bearing on the truth value of the original accusation.

What about 'whataboutism'?

If everyone is guilty of something, is no one guilty of anything?

www.merriam-webster.com

Whataboutism is an argumentative tactic where a person or group responds to an accusation or difficult question by deflection. Instead of addressing the point made, they counter it with “but what about X?”.

Whataboutism: Behind the Deflecting Tactic in Arguments | FlaglerLive

Whataboutism is an argumentative tactic where a person or group responds to an accusation or difficult question by deflection. Instead of addressing the point made, they counter it with “but what about X?”

flaglerlive.com

 

[j brown's body]

But the President, during a nation address claiming Reublicans are extremists that are a danger to democracy isn't dangerous rhetoric? WTF?

They are an extreme danger to democracy.

4 GOP states are using illegal districts in the next election.

They just don't care.

 

[Grand Mal]

A rally for Trump? I didn't know he was running for anything.

He's still trying to make people as angry as possible. Why? Who knows, just loves the attention, I guess.
He might be running short of cash, too.

 

[Rawley]

They are an extreme danger to democracy.

4 GOP states are using illegal districts in the next election.

They just don't care.

Other than the 20% faithful, do you really think that bullshit is going to work on any other voters?

 

[j brown's body]

Imagine that a non-political FBI foiling an assassination attempt on a conservative judge.

Thanks for showing us how unbiased the FBI is.

There was no attempt.

 

[reinaert]

Accusation in a Mirror is one of the most significant indicators of a fascist movement and is used to attempt to indicate the start of genocidal movements as a leading indicator. The tactic has been identified in every genocide committed in modern history. MTG is a fascist agent promoting the indiscriminate killing of democrats.

This is a conclusion of 'The Deadly Ethnic Riot' as well.

 

[Winston]

There was no attempt.

Right wing distortions? Not surprised

 

[Hamish Howl]

But the President, during a nation address claiming Reublicans are extremists that are a danger to democracy isn't dangerous rhetoric? WTF?

Not if it's true.

 

[Rexedgar]

A rally for Trump? I didn't know he was running for anything.

Promoter of paid Trump speeches reportedly facing bankruptcy

The American Freedom Tour has now called off events previously scheduled in several locations because it has not been able to pay its bills

www.independent.co.uk

There’s gold in them thar hills!

 

[j brown's body]

Other than the 20% faithful, do you really think that bullshit is going to work on any other voters?

Maybe.

The Future of Democracy Is Now at the Top of Midterm Voters' Minds

According to a new poll, "threats to democracy" have overtaken the cost of living as the chief issue facing American voters, most of whom believe that Donald Trump should remain under legal investigation over his failed plot to subvert the election.

www.vanityfair.com

 

[Tigerace117]

But the President, during a nation address claiming Reublicans are extremists that are a danger to democracy isn't dangerous rhetoric? WTF?

Nope, it’s pointing out what’s become the clear truth.

The Trump cult is an existential threat to democracy.

 

[Lycanthrope]

But the President, during a nation address claiming Reublicans are extremists that are a danger to democracy isn't dangerous rhetoric? WTF?

Cite your claim, because I don't recall Biden saying that about anyone but MAGA Republicans, in fact went out of his was to state he didn't even mean most Republicans:

Biden emphasized that not all, not even most, Republicans are “Maga extremists” but there was not a question, he said, that the party was “dominated, driven and intimidated” by his White House predecessor – and perhaps would-be successor.

These Trump Republicans, he said, “thrive on chaos” and “don’t respect the constitution” or the rule of law. They “promote authoritarian leaders and they fan the flames of political violence”, he continued, adding that they believe there are only two possible outcomes to an election: either they win or they were cheated.

Biden warns US democracy imperiled by Trump and Maga extremists

In a primetime address, the president further said the Republican party was ‘dominated, driven and intimidated’ by Trump

www.theguardian.com

Now, MTG? No equivocation at all - she claims "Democrats are killing Republicans" like there's universal, systematic slaughter happening.

 

[Rawley]

Maybe.

The Future of Democracy Is Now at the Top of Midterm Voters' Minds

According to a new poll, "threats to democracy" have overtaken the cost of living as the chief issue facing American voters, most of whom believe that Donald Trump should remain under legal investigation over his failed plot to subvert the election.

www.vanityfair.com

LOL NBC asking a loaded question of the faithful.

 

[Khayembii Communique]

Cite your claim, because I don't recall Biden saying that about anyone but MAGA Republicans, in fact went out of his was to state he didn't even mean most Republicans:

Biden emphasized that not all, not even most, Republicans are “Maga extremists” but there was not a question, he said, that the party was “dominated, driven and intimidated” by his White House predecessor – and perhaps would-be successor.

These Trump Republicans, he said, “thrive on chaos” and “don’t respect the constitution” or the rule of law. They “promote authoritarian leaders and they fan the flames of political violence”, he continued, adding that they believe there are only two possible outcomes to an election: either they win or they were cheated.

Biden warns US democracy imperiled by Trump and Maga extremists

In a primetime address, the president further said the Republican party was ‘dominated, driven and intimidated’ by Trump

www.theguardian.com

Now, MTG? No equivocation at all - she claims "Democrats are killing Republicans" like there's universal, systematic slaughter happening.

It's Rawley. He thinks that anyone that isn't a radical MAGA Trump cultist is a RINO.

 

[Rawley]

Cite your claim, because I don't recall Biden saying that about anyone but MAGA Republicans, in fact went out of his was to state he didn't even mean most Republicans:

Biden emphasized that not all, not even most, Republicans are “Maga extremists” but there was not a question, he said, that the party was “dominated, driven and intimidated” by his White House predecessor – and perhaps would-be successor.

These Trump Republicans, he said, “thrive on chaos” and “don’t respect the constitution” or the rule of law. They “promote authoritarian leaders and they fan the flames of political violence”, he continued, adding that they believe there are only two possible outcomes to an election: either they win or they were cheated.

Biden warns US democracy imperiled by Trump and Maga extremists

In a primetime address, the president further said the Republican party was ‘dominated, driven and intimidated’ by Trump

www.theguardian.com

Now, MTG? No equivocation at all - she claims "Democrats are killing Republicans" like there's universal, systematic slaughter happening.

Last count, there are 75 million MAGA Republicans.

 

[slavablueberryjam]

I know Democrats love the idea of elitism and that MTG is a populist. But, really, look when you are disenfranchised, you don't need to be ridiculed even more by the way of the Democrats doing things. They are making MTG look good and that's a hard thing to do.

 

[Lycanthrope]

Last count, there are 75 million MAGA Republicans.

What are you basing that number on?

 

[Michael Cole]

A rally for Trump? I didn't know he was running for anything.

This, too, is a grift.

The podium says President Donald J. Trump.

How many in that crowd bought a handful of these:

Back to reality, though...

Most Voters Say Trump Should Not Be Allowed To Serve A Second Term: New Poll

Apparently, it's a no-go given “what we know about the ongoing investigations" into the former president, a recent survey finds.

news.yahoo.com

 

[Lycanthrope]

It's Rawley. He thinks that anyone that isn't a radical MAGA Trump cultist is a RINO.

I know it gets asked endlessly, but how did the rank and file GOP so easily and willingly abandon reason for Trump?

 

[Tigerace117]

I know Democrats love the idea of elitism and that MTG is a populist. But, really, look when you are disenfranchised, you don't need to be ridiculed even more by the way of the Democrats doing things. They are making MTG look good and that's a hard thing to do.

How is calling out her lies “ making her look good”?

Greene is a pathological liar. She deserves to be ridiculed. Nothing “elitist” about that.

 

[Rawley]

What are you basing that number on?

The last official count - the election.