Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latest Breaking News

Dennis Donovan

(27,461 posts)

1. Interesting quote from the article:

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri Dec 6, 2024, 07:42 AM

Dec 6

An expert in political violence told the Guardian he sees this as part of the US’s growing acceptance of violence as a way to settle civil disputes.

“Now the norms of violence are spreading into the commercial sector,” said Robert Pape, director of the University of Chicago’s project on security and threats. “That’s what I saw when I saw this.”

We are on the cusp of a very violent time in our history...

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

9 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

lark meow2u3 StarryNite susanr516 4catsmom MaineBlueBear LovelyStuff Prof. Toru Tanaka 70sEraVet

13 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Brian Thompson's killing sparks outrage over state of US healthcare [View all] BumRushDaShow Dec 6 OP

Interesting quote from the article: Dennis Donovan Dec 6 #1

It's cyclic for sure, when the disparities reach a certain level. BumRushDaShow Dec 6 #4

There's more to this story I think PJMcK Dec 6 #2

I agree with you. It's just too convenient to lay blame on individuals or an organized group killing him over health 24601 Dec 6 #5

Where is the rage coming from? Lonestarblue Dec 6 #3

the biggest abusers of Medicare/Medicaid 4catsmom Dec 6 #6

who else could abuse it? maxsolomon Dec 6 #9

Is that what you voted for? Iggo Dec 6 #7

people have been tricked to blame the govt. for things that are corporations fault PedroXimenez Dec 6 #8

A few years back someone on DU posted about someone using an EBT card and complaining about people on welfare LT Barclay Dec 6 #10

The sad thing is BumRushDaShow Dec 9 #13

Kick ck4829 Dec 9 #11

Whether there is more to this assassination than meets the eye remains to be seen. But people are still pissed at UHC. C0RI0LANUS Dec 9 #12

Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»Brian Thompson's killing ...»Reply #1