For the bolded: of course not. Because the narrative is what is important.
I think those of the MAGA persuasion aren't prone to violence.
The dirty secret: many of not most on the Left (and I put a number of RINOs in that category) are parasites in one respect or another.
So, how about when a Lefty is identified: Restaurant: We won't serve you Shipper: We won't supply your business with goods or services Trades: We won't fix your air conditioning, plumbing, roof et al Populace: We won't fight your war Populace (quoting a movie): "Senator, you can have my answer now, if you like. My offer is nothing."
"Our corporate media loves wailing about how Putin is threatening nuclear war again, but have you noticed they never directly quote him? Honestly, I am no Putin fan, but I still find Putin’s arguments clear, thoughtful, and compelling. I defy anyone to explain how any of it was disinformation."
This bit right here. I think the term "corporate media" is no longer operative. "State controlled media" is more accurate. Just because its not government owned on paper doesn't mean its not operating as an organ of what is commonly referred to as the Deep State.
It was said at a sparsely attended rally (much like 2020, and the inauguration installation, but a couple of thoughts:
As to the last bit...surface characteristics shouldn't be the criteria. But Biden's handlers are well aware of this, and are playing to what they view as the idiots.
But the bolded comment is bothersome because of the impliction/implied intent imho. Imagine 2 or 3 Supreme Court justices of the "caliber" we've seen on display in the 'hush money trial' ala Juan Merchan--corrupt, compromised, blinded by ideology and animus. And before you say the Senate would stop it....Collins, Murkowki, and Graham voted to confirm Brown-Jackson despite her obvious shortcomings.
"Russia Raises Income Tax on Rich to Pay for Ukraine War"
As opposed to Ukraine, who uses compromised politicians in the US and elsewhere in Europe to raise taxes on their people to pay for the Ukraine War (and for the pensions of Ukraine politicians, and Zelenski's million dollar properties, etc.)