Why are elected Democrats failing to push back against Trump's dangerous rhetoric about the Kirk shooting?

[markpkessinger]

Once again, I find myself frustrated with the leadership of the Democratic party in response to the Charlie Kirk shooting. Over the past 36 hours, I've heard one Republican after another, starting with Trump, hurling irresponsible statements of collective blame against "the left," while no Democrat that I've seen has pushed back against this dangerous, untrue rhetoric! Democratic party leaders have all called out the shooting -- as indeed they should -- but have been silent in response to the outrageous rhetoric by Republicans, who have tried to assign collective blame for the actions of an individual. This rhetoric is incredibly dangerous, and Democratic leaders should push back HARD against it wherever and whenever it is heard. Rhetoric such as this is itself a form of political violence, and the failure of Democratic leaders to counter that rhetoric in the strongest possible terms is utterly unacceptable!

[doc03]

1. Chuck wrote a strongly worded letter.

[kacekwl]

2. Sometimes it is best to ignore

Until facts are in. With Republicans you will never hear facts.

[markpkessinger]

9. You cannot ignore rhetoric like this . . .

. . . Trump and Republicans are using this shooting as a literal call to arms against Democrats. And if Democrats fail to vigorously challenge and push back against it, it becomes an ossified narrative! I cannot believe that people can be so nonchalant about this!

[Autumn]

3. They all sent sympathy and were outraged at the "senseless" death of Kirk.

How's it gonna look if they suddenly get all outraged at Republicans for blaming and threatening those on the Left ?

[WhiskeyGrinder]

4. Because of the liberal trait to prize order, civility and process above just about anything else.

[tritsofme]

5. Some folks just plain dislike our Democratic leaders, and will complain no matter what they do.

Not much purpose in arguing with that.

[markpkessinger]

7. I don't dislike our leaders . . .

. . . but I am extremely frustrated with them!

Look, Trump is using this shooting as a literal call to arms against Democrats. Allowing rhetoric like this to go unchallenged puts all of us at risk!

[dalton99a]

6. Silence is consent.

[muriel_volestrangler]

8. Elizabeth Warren did push back

Elizabeth Warren Slams Anti-Democrat Rhetoric In Wake Of Charlie Kirk's Death

Kirk was killed by a suspected sniper Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University, prompting Republicans, such as Fox News host Jesse Watters and President Donald Trump, to respectively blame “the media” and supposedly culpable “radical left.”

Warren was asked hours after the shooting about this rhetoric. The Massachusetts Democrat, who has spent much of her time in Congress fighting for sensible gun reform, responded bluntly.

“Oh, please,” Warren told a CNN reporter outside Capitol Hill. “Right, why don’t you start with the president of the United States? Right? And every ugly meme he has posted and every ugly word.”

https://ca.news.yahoo.com/elizabeth-warren-slams-anti-democrat-144849512.html

[markpkessinger]

11. Glad to hear it . . . .

. . . But Schumer? Jeffries?

[muriel_volestrangler]

12. I agree there should be many more

but it's worth noting her sensible response.

[usonian]

16. How many Democrats are busy this morning removing targets from their backs?

The party leadership is about as solid as warm applesauce.
A grassroots revolution is needed for the party to win.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/13244015

COUCH POTATO PATRIOTS.

Cheers for the fighters.



and others.

[travelingthrulife]

10. I have seen a couple posted. Warren was right out there.

Quit blaming Democrats for the things the GOP does. Fight the right enemy.

[Silent Type]

13. People will know truth now that they have guy, especially assuming he's just another screwed up kid. Some won't care.

[Ping Tung]

14. Politics as usual and CYA, Tip toeing on eggs to avoid criticism in the media.

[markpkessinger]

15. Make no mistake . . .

. . . Trump's rhetoric is part of a larger effort aimed at criminalizing dissent. It's a tactic straight out of the authoritarian's playbook!