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Shiv

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20. Just gonna guess it's probably..

Reply to BComplex (Reply #17)

Mon Jun 1, 2020, 12:58 PM

Jun 2020

too likely to calm or relax things by making the majority see it in the light of day and demand policies to diminish the risks, and the algorithms favor addictive conspiracy outrage nonsense, not public safety.

I could be wrong. It could be a less obvious reason or a worse reason.

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is it just me or does anyone feel that the threat of a civil uprising by the right wing nazis... [View all] Javaman Jun 2020 OP

I don't think any possibility can be discounted now. Quemado Jun 2020 #1

It's already happened. They be stirring up violence out of peaceful protests all across the KPN Jun 2020 #2

Exactly - the keyboard warriors stay safe inside while a few weasel instigators disguise themselves. kysrsoze Jun 2020 #5

That's been my impression, too. Where are all these tough guys with their confederate flags and BComplex Jun 2020 #14

Somewhat worried about this too. Mike 03 Jun 2020 #3

Well they already have their man in charge fescuerescue Jun 2020 #4

Putin was in charge of that coup, and he's been in charge ever since. BComplex Jun 2020 #15

feel? yes. worry? not overly.. scared, certainly not. Shiv Jun 2020 #6

they'll probably scurry back... Shiv Jun 2020 #7

No, not really. BannonsLiver Jun 2020 #8

I think the threats of civil uprising by all groups who want such shit is higher then ever before. jmg257 Jun 2020 #9

And so far the "government" has given them access to state houses while they are fully armed to the BComplex Jun 2020 #16

Yep - can't put up with that racist shit. jmg257 Jun 2020 #19

I'll worry if it's declared illegal to criticize Trump. Buckeye_Democrat Jun 2020 #10

Ever since he's assumed the Presidency I've gone out of my way not to say things about him for fear Solomon Jun 2020 #22

I doubt it ever happens. Buckeye_Democrat Jun 2020 #24

The reich wing nazis have always been a match waiting to be lit...... nt mitch96 Jun 2020 #11

Frank Figliuzzi has said international anarchists and various Enoki33 Jun 2020 #12

In 2006 the FBI detailed the threat of white nationalists and skinheads infiltrating police. sop Jun 2020 #13

Holy shit! That's horrible! How has this not gotten more social media press since the study? BComplex Jun 2020 #17

Just gonna guess it's probably.. Shiv Jun 2020 #20

this Shiv Jun 2020 #18

+100000 Celerity Jun 2020 #21

Excellent post. crickets Jun 2020 #25

Should it occur, the 'president' will side with the nazis. spanone Jun 2020 #23