Regarding the awful attack on Paul Pelosi: it's important not to get ahead of verified facts. We know little yet about the suspect's circumstances & motive. That said, it's worth highlighting again more broadly the dangers of #StochasticTerrorism that I’ve long written about. 1/x
We’re in an era in which the Trump-dominated GOP has more openly accepted—and participated in—dangerous political incitement. It will cause further bloodshed. And let's be clear: There is little if any equivalent behavior from the Democratic Party. motherjones.com/politics/2022/… 2/x
The incitement Trump has long used—which is knowingly enabled by his GOP and Fox News allies—has had a grim effect. As I reported recently, new research shows that Americans have grown more accepting of political violence, foremost partisan Republicans motherjones.com/politics/2022/… 3/x
And while the public and press may be inured to it by now, are sick of it... Trump is continuing to spew rhetoric that stokes fear, anger, contempt, and hate. Right now, in campaign speeches throughout the country. Pay attention—because extremists are motherjones.com/politics/2022/… 4/x
GOP leaders especially should denounce the election lies and political incitement. There is no longer any denying the connection to bloodshed. Unfortunately, most probably won't, b/c they fear Trump or see him as the ticket to power. But they should. cnn.com/2022/10/28/pol… 5/x
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