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AZJonnie

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1. Actually this country has been a fount of "political violence" since before it was officially founded

Reply to pstokely (Original post)

Thu Sep 11, 2025, 02:02 AM

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Not saying that it's therefore okay, but in fact, it has a long and mostly ignoble history: The Revolutionary War, The Native American Massacre, Slavery, The Civil War, Jim Crow, the killings of labor organizers and protesters in early 20th century, multiple presidential/congressional/candidate assassinations (and attempts thereof), JFK, RFK, MLK, Kent State, Malcolm X (maybe), Gabby, Melissa Hortman, Paul Pelosi, Steve Scalise ... I'm sure I'm missing a great many that could go on this list.

This is really not to call out the USA specifically, I'm sure MOST countries have similar (and in many cases, worse) histories.

But also, Josh?

I trust you also lowered the flags in PA in honor of Melissa Hortman, her husband, and her dog, yes?

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