Poll: Over 1 in 3 Americans now believe violence against the government can be justified

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[–][deleted] 7 insightful - 1 fun7 insightful - 0 fun8 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Does that include hitting Biden if he tries to sniff a child?

Survey says Number One answer on why Americans would condone violence against the government. 22 people said

Government violates or takes away rights or freedoms/Oppresses people

That seems reasonable to me, it is American tradition to get rid of governments we don't like, even our own.

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way too low

[–]CleverFoolOfEarth 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Especially for America! It is our tradition and our founding tale!

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and just 1 in 3 are aware of that I guess

[–]rubberbiscuit[S] 4 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 2 fun -  (3 children)

Shocking to me that more Americans justify violence against the government in response to George Floyd vs the government's persecution of January 6 "insurrectionists".

Personally, I would have thought conservatives would come to realize that the government is out to get them. Even Julius Caesar knew forgiving those you have defeated is a better way forward, as persecuting the worst of them (ie Jan 6) results in their family and friends seeking revenge, forcing those in power to eventually get to the point of having to murder almost the entire citizenry. Democrats do not know that of course, they know nothing of history.

[–][deleted] 4 insightful - 3 fun4 insightful - 2 fun5 insightful - 3 fun -  (0 children)

The people who pay for, and own that building, went into the building? Jail them!!!

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you know julius caesar made a big mistake forgiving people and got killed for it

[–]rubberbiscuit[S] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Hmm, good point!

[–]0rco 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

My kind of progress!

[–]1000wombats 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

That number should be 100%, our nation was built on a revolution.

[–]IkeConn 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

When a government threatens to make you poor because you refuse to take a shot you tend to view them in a very negative way regardless of party.

[–]quantum-step 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

But only if it aligns with their distorted views of what they call reality.