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markpkessinger

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9. You cannot ignore rhetoric like this . . .

Reply to kacekwl (Reply #2)

Fri Sep 12, 2025, 08:51 AM

Sep 2025

. . . 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!

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Why are elected Democrats failing to push back against Trump's dangerous rhetoric about the Kirk shooting? [View all] markpkessinger Sep 2025 OP

Chuck wrote a strongly worded letter. doc03 Sep 2025 #1

Sometimes it is best to ignore kacekwl Sep 2025 #2

You cannot ignore rhetoric like this . . . markpkessinger Sep 2025 #9

They all sent sympathy and were outraged at the "senseless" death of Kirk. Autumn Sep 2025 #3

Because of the liberal trait to prize order, civility and process above just about anything else. WhiskeyGrinder Sep 2025 #4

Some folks just plain dislike our Democratic leaders, and will complain no matter what they do. tritsofme Sep 2025 #5

I don't dislike our leaders . . . markpkessinger Sep 2025 #7

Silence is consent. dalton99a Sep 2025 #6

Elizabeth Warren did push back muriel_volestrangler Sep 2025 #8

Glad to hear it . . . . markpkessinger Sep 2025 #11

I agree there should be many more muriel_volestrangler Sep 2025 #12

How many Democrats are busy this morning removing targets from their backs? usonian Sep 2025 #16

I have seen a couple posted. Warren was right out there. travelingthrulife Sep 2025 #10

People will know truth now that they have guy, especially assuming he's just another screwed up kid. Some won't care. Silent Type Sep 2025 #13

Politics as usual and CYA, Tip toeing on eggs to avoid criticism in the media. Ping Tung Sep 2025 #14

Make no mistake . . . markpkessinger Sep 2025 #15