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17. Agreed

Tue Aug 9, 2016, 10:43 PM

Aug 2016

This isn't some "Whoa people, it was just a joke!" comment; this was an incitement to violence for political gain. No amount of spin or explanation or clarification can erase the plain meaning of Trump's irresponsible statement.

Let's not let this one slide by; it's a quantum leap past his usual claptrap. This is as dangerous as leaving the town pyromaniac alone in the fireworks booth. Someone's going to get killed if Trump is allowed to let this stand.

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New York Daily News Front Cover: This Isn't A Joke Any More [View all] napkinz Aug 2016 OP

Damn. Kaleva Aug 2016 #1

THAT is powerful stuff. TheCowsCameHome Aug 2016 #2

He is a menace to society. Rex Aug 2016 #3

I just want him to stay in a few more weeks... let more deadlines pass. nt Lisa0825 Aug 2016 #4

Agree. Think down-ballot. Hortensis Aug 2016 #6

yes, I hope he stays in the race ... AND the GOP abandons him napkinz Aug 2016 #8

I hope for repudiation not just of Trump, but of the whole GOP. Beartracks Aug 2016 #16

+1! eom BlueMTexpat Aug 2016 #38

Yes, and I wonder if still supporting him will help Ryan lose adigal Aug 2016 #34

Ryan's lame ass "joke gone bad" explanation was sickening. He's just as vile as Don the Con. catbyte Aug 2016 #36

Agreed blueseas Aug 2016 #46

Not just a threat to Hillary, and threat to judges. (nt) enough Aug 2016 #5

Agree that it was also a threat to judges. spooky3 Aug 2016 #9

right on the mark..... chillfactor Aug 2016 #7

It was likely to happen True Dough Aug 2016 #11

did someone say "reboot"? napkinz Aug 2016 #12

Did someone say jackboot? True Dough Aug 2016 #23

I think I've lost count. How many reboots has he had? napkinz Aug 2016 #61

Reboot doesn't do much good when your base firmware is so badly damaged Bob Buttons Aug 2016 #26

Joke's over, do what you can to dump trump NOW, he's obviously dangerous and getting more each day. downeastdaniel Aug 2016 #10

He needs to be repudiated by civil people but not dumped. MADem Aug 2016 #24

Agreed -- a more sane pick now might just cost the election Bob Buttons Aug 2016 #27

Are you quite sure of that? "Viable 3rd Party?" No, no, no--not here. MADem Aug 2016 #32

Heh, I was wondering how much of a stink that would cause Bob Buttons Aug 2016 #72

Weld would have been Bill Clinton's ambassador to Mexico had not MADem Aug 2016 #74

Fair point, Trump just makes me nervous Bob Buttons Aug 2016 #75

we want OUR candidate, the Democratic candidate, to win napkinz Aug 2016 #41

No doubt -- and a serious libertarian candidate in the debates would split GOP vote! Bob Buttons Aug 2016 #71

Totally! We want him to stay right where he is - as the GOP nominee. calimary Aug 2016 #29

It's still a joke. The "powers" don't give a shit. mahannah Aug 2016 #13

Lock Him Up JenniferJuniper Aug 2016 #14

KnR Hekate Aug 2016 #15

Agreed gratuitous Aug 2016 #17

But, but, but Paul Ryan said tonight that it was merely "a joke gone bad." How's THAT for vile? catbyte Aug 2016 #37

The republicans are afraid of him Andy823 Aug 2016 #18

They're afraid of his crazy followers. calimary Aug 2016 #30

Not a joke anymore ........ Don needs Kathy M Aug 2016 #19

Very good. And true. PatrickforO Aug 2016 #20

He went way too far this time. Initech Aug 2016 #21

Have you seen Hillary's negatives? SansACause Aug 2016 #22

Cheeto Benito 47of74 Aug 2016 #31

I really have to put down the coffee Granny M Aug 2016 #44

Thats why I got used to the cheapest keyboard madokie Aug 2016 #49

Cheeto Benito - FINITO! - n/t Locrian Aug 2016 #47

Cheeto Benito! LOL! napkinz Aug 2016 #53

Cheeto Benito----BRAVISIMO! (nt) Paladin Aug 2016 #54

I never thought I'd say this about a tabloid, but these guys really rock ailsagirl Aug 2016 #25

Messaged the Secret Service Twitter account tonight. sarcasmo Aug 2016 #28

Alan Dershowitz says Trump may have committed a criminal act. Paladin Aug 2016 #55

FBI Contacted As Trump Could Face Criminal Charges For Violent Threat Against Clinton napkinz Aug 2016 #56

Outstanding. So glad to see a serious law enforcement response. (nt) Paladin Aug 2016 #58

... napkinz Aug 2016 #64

Glad they are responding. sheshe2 Aug 2016 #66

New York's picture newspaper. rusty quoin Aug 2016 #33

Donald's ghostwriter: As I've said: Donald Trump doesn’t joke... MinM Aug 2016 #35

... lillypaddle Aug 2016 #39

Cover story (editorial) Joisey Boy Aug 2016 #40

thank you Joisey Boy napkinz Aug 2016 #52

Done Joisey Boy Aug 2016 #76

Welcome to DU. athena Aug 2016 #59

Thank you for the welcome, Athena Joisey Boy Aug 2016 #77

1829 anyone? raven mad Aug 2016 #42

k and r...nt Stuart G Aug 2016 #43

The NRA has come out and defended Trump's statement, saying Hillary will repeal the 2nd Amendment. bulloney Aug 2016 #45

Neah neah-neah neah neah booga booga booga DinahMoeHum Aug 2016 #48

They are too stupid get the red out Aug 2016 #51

Perhaps its time to call out the NRA for the terrorist enabling organization it it. FighttheFuture Aug 2016 #62

From a right wing rag none the less. sellitman Aug 2016 #50

Actually, the POST is more wingnutty. Daily News is more ... "populist" or "everyman." MADem Aug 2016 #65

Yes we think this is horrible, over the top, reckless. The problem is he's attracted the slime you Laser102 Aug 2016 #57

Reckless. Baitball Blogger Aug 2016 #60

Trump is calling for insurrection SheriffBob Aug 2016 #63

K&R sheshe2 Aug 2016 #67

Stochastic Terrorism is Real and Has Serious Consequences dlk Aug 2016 #68

and remember Bill O'Reilly's "Tiller The Baby Killer" napkinz Aug 2016 #70

LOL Blue_Tires Aug 2016 #69

yep, it's all over the "internets" :) napkinz Aug 2016 #73

Thanks.... Blue_Tires Aug 2016 #78