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Martin68

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28. Those former presidents should also condemn Trump's violent and inflammatory rhetoric against liberals in the wake of

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Fri Sep 12, 2025, 12:06 PM

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Every Living Former President Joins Trump in Condemning Charlie Kirk's Assassination [View all] BumRushDaShow Thursday OP

I thought W made a good effort there BootinUp Thursday #1

But Trump won't return the favor. Initech Thursday #2

Meanwhile, the Dead Presidents will just keep going into the pockets of the gun manufacturers, Aristus Thursday #3

The institution must be respected and protected at all cost. Autumn Thursday #4

Remember, all the old guard Democrats have been seriously groomed.. ananda Thursday #11

I have a different take. yardwork Saturday #35

"Joins Trump" is dubious. nt greyl Thursday #5

As opposed to what? kerouac2 Thursday #6

They are really legitimizing a low life asshole. Klarkashton Thursday #7

I think... myohmy2 Thursday #8

This message was self-deleted by its author Random Person Thursday #9

This is the only time Bush has spoken out... ananda Thursday #10

And W speaking on nasty political rhetoric rings pretty hollow to me...... lastlib Thursday #14

And they used tragedies to get us to support their horrible agenda. ananda Thursday #15

Obligatory. Perfunctory. How nice. QueerDuck Thursday #12

This message was self-deleted by its author fujiyamasan Thursday #13

Yeah, I distinctly remember him telling supporters lastlib Thursday #19

Yes, it was shocking at the time wasn't it back in 2016? fujiyamasan Friday #22

It was the least they could do. Literally the least. Bluetus Thursday #16

Less Than 2 Weeks After Trump Canceled Kamala's Security Detail DrFunkenstein Thursday #17

STOP calling it "assassination". Stop using reichwing framing, mediaite. niyad Thursday #18

What would you call it then? Polybius Friday #23

The fucking obvious word, the same one the presidents used. .murder. niyad Friday #25

I was a murder, but also an assassination Polybius Friday #29

We do not know the alleged shooter's motivation. niyad Friday #30

I did not mean it as an insult Polybius Saturday #31

No, it was NOT legitimate, it WAS an insult, since I very clearly ONLY said not to call it an niyad Saturday #32

I wouldn't insult someone that I usually agree with Polybius Saturday #33

I see. I missed that post, so I understand now. I must admit, your original niyad Saturday #34

Here was the post in question Polybius Saturday #37

Dear Goddess, I completely missed that one. Understood. niyad Saturday #38

Murder. They condemn the murder of a non-politician AllyCat Friday #20

Kudos to all the former presidents, if only TFG would look to any of them to understand what is appropriate for a president Rhiannon12866 Friday #21

Meh. Queso Delicioso Friday #24

And Melissa Hortman? Scrivener7 Friday #26

That's great so far as it goes . . . markpkessinger Friday #27

Those former presidents should also condemn Trump's violent and inflammatory rhetoric against liberals in the wake of Martin68 Friday #28

Yes, I wish they would. yardwork Saturday #36