IN HIS WORDS Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear responds to being hung in effigy on Sunday

[kpete]

Gov Beshear

You cannot fan the flames and then condemn the fire. Those elected officials that embraced these individuals, and that stood in front of people dressed in tactical gear and the rest, and threw as much red meat as possible at them, they have to claim responsibility because they absolutely know what could have happened. And they are in part responsible for what did happen. All elected officials can no longer actively seek the support and cater to these groups like we have seen.

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Let’s also not ignore that the hanging was intended to send a message to others – one of intolerance, and one of hate. I can never understand the depths of pain that this symbol causes to many of my fellow Kentuckians, but I can condemn it outright, as wrong, as vile and as evil.

So where does that leave us? I will not be afraid. I will not be bullied. And I will not back down, not to them and not to anybody else. Being governor in this pandemic means that I have a responsibility, and it’s a heavy responsibility – to lead us through one of the most dangerous times, where an invisible enemy is taking people we care about, and could do so much more damage than it has done thus far. I have to lead Kentucky through a 100-year outbreak. And I know that the people out there are with me. I see the signs of unity in the sidewalk chalk, the green lights, the bells, and the thousands of letters I’ve received, and almost thousands we receive every couple of weeks. I owe it to the people of Kentucky not to bow to terror, but to continue to do what is right, for their families and for mine.


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[FM123]

1. Exactly!

[IllinoisBirdWatcher]

2. K & R

[Cha]

3. Mahalo, Gov Andy Beshear, for calling out the Domestic Terrorists..

[madeup64]

5. And their GOP enablers

Good of him to point out that the politicians fanning the flames are just as guilty as the ones who participated in the mock hanging.

[mopinko]

12. calling things by their right names is the least you must do if you call yourself a leader.

shouting their names puts you head and shoulders above the rest.

[Big Blue Marble]

4. Very moving and inspirational.

Gov. Beshear is a true leader.

[Amaryllis]

6. He is extraordinary. Kinda reminds me of Obama.

[mopinko]

13. ferrealz

anyone who cant see it is blind af.

[druidity33]

7. That was a really good speech. nt.

[Joinfortmill]

8. It's getting bad out there and it's going to get worse. Vote.

[AllaN01Bear]

9. that person should be doxxed and brought up on charges .

[niyad]

18. Doxxes, and now unemployed.

[AllaN01Bear]

21. hihowdi. just now noticed that . actions have consequences

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100213489633

[mopinko]

10. too fucking true.

sing it brother.

karma sees them. i dont think she likes it.

[mopinko]

11. also, they are COMPLETELY FUCKING RESPONSIBLE.

you dont pull the strings, then point at the puppet.
evil fuckers.

[smirkymonkey]

14. K&R

I hope they find and jail the parties responsible for this evil deed. They need to be made an example of. They are terrorists.

[Hekate]

15. Now that's leadership

[Karadeniz]

16. Well put, guvnor!

[riversedge]

17. cruel people all around.

[crickets]

19. Well done, Gov. Beshear. K&R

[Edwcraig]

20. Freedom owes its existence to men like these.

[niyad]

22. Welcome to DU, sir. A most impressive bio.

[MontanaMama]

25. Yes indeed.

Welcome to DU.

[lark]

23. Kudos to Gov. Beshear - telling it like it is, these fuckers are terrorists & trying to kill us. nt

[Hermit-The-Prog]

24. This is why we voted for him.

[Amaryllis]

26. You did us all a big favor. By all, I mean the entire country. He is an inspiration. And I live in a

blue state with a good gov! Andy is a star.