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    1. Though studies have noted the rise of far-right violence in the US as far back as 2007, there is one aspect of today’s political climate that makes the current threat level uniquely dangerous: Donald Trump. In the recent presidential debate with Joe Biden he notoriously declined to denounce the extremist group the Proud Boys, exhorting them to “stand back and stand by”.

  1. Guys don’t be afraid or intimidated by these fools, president Biden will take care of these clowns!
    Please vote USA needs you, Biden & Harris 2020

    1. @RUDYARD MAGPIE yeah bro I’m particular not worried about some kale smoothie drinking Heroes coming into my community & hope you & your elders had that same energy for ignorant white led group who terroized minority communities including your police & government agencies(FBI,CIA)

    2. Must read article: “It’s Serious and Intense: White Supremacist Domestic Terror Looms Large in US”
      ……And Trump is their cheerleader….
      Though studies have noted the rise of far-right violence in the US as far back as 2007, there is one aspect of today’s political climate that makes the current threat level uniquely dangerous: Donald Trump. In the recent presidential debate with Joe Biden he notoriously declined to denounce the extremist group the Proud Boys, exhorting them to “stand back and stand by”.
      https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/oct/19/white-supremacist-domestic-terror-threat-looms-large-in-us

    1. Though studies have noted the rise of far-right violence in the US as far back as 2007, there is one aspect of today’s political climate that makes the current threat level uniquely dangerous: Donald Trump. In the recent presidential debate with Joe Biden he notoriously declined to denounce the extremist group the Proud Boys, exhorting them to “stand back and stand by”.

    2. @Jan Hall White people! So now the BLACKS are doing it they can’t say a word. But they call the BLACKS
      a problem with guns. Or are they just 😨?

    1. Though studies have noted the rise of far-right violence in the US as far back as 2007, there is one aspect of today’s political climate that makes the current threat level uniquely dangerous: Donald Trump. In the recent presidential debate with Joe Biden he notoriously declined to denounce the extremist group the Proud Boys, exhorting them to “stand back and stand by”.

    2. @mad-baby IMPOTUS its called treason! An offense punishable by death! Hopefully a jury of americans will make america great again

    1. @Chester Jeffrey I don’t see what the SCOTUS has to do with anything? Judges are supposed to be non-partisan, otherwise they are not doing their jobs. They can disagree on how to interpret laws, that’s perfectly fine, but if you think a conservative majority SCOTUS would help Trump break the law or go against the Constitution, you are mistaken. Some of Trump’s own Justices have voted against his lawsuits already when those lawsuits had no merit.

    2. Must read article: “It’s Serious and Intense: White Supremacist Domestic Terror Looms Large in US”
      ……And Trump is their cheerleader….
      Though studies have noted the rise of far-right violence in the US as far back as 2007, there is one aspect of today’s political climate that makes the current threat level uniquely dangerous: Donald Trump. In the recent presidential debate with Joe Biden he notoriously declined to denounce the extremist group the Proud Boys, exhorting them to “stand back and stand by”.
      https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/oct/19/white-supremacist-domestic-terror-threat-looms-large-in-us

    3. It amazing to me that these terrorists wait for the dog whistle orders from a Russian operative, coward, traitor that hates America. He hates the military and laughs at these jokers that “step and fetch” for him. Snorting Adderall and bennies and coveting young girls bodies down in his bunker. He is the one that got Epstein started in trafficking. Would you let your 12 or 13 year old daughter spend time alone with your idol Trump? He will make them models remember. Whatever you permit you promote. Maybe QreepANon is doing his model recruiting now? we don’t know they aren’t? When folks are secretive about an organization, they are up to no good. Sheeple need to be led, can’t think for themselves. So Sad.

    1. @Irina Sanchez But !
      Obama hates his wight mother and Obama was working with China and Russia to take down America 🇺🇸
      Now the they have been exposed for the crimes they have done to America and the American people.
      Obama is a Muslim BROTHERHOOD
      member ! TRUMP 2020

    2. @Mdlclass Worker Not at the polling station you can’t……

      ELECTION DAY WARNING for……MICHIGAN—MINNESOTA–PENNYSLVANIA–WISCONSIN–NEVADA–TEXAS–GEORGIA & FLORIDA. There may be others, but these 8 states are definite targets.

      In all of these ‘swing’ states, Trump is organising a group of terrorists to harass people at the polls on November 3rd. They will be breaking Federal law, but in many areas, the police will do nothing to stop them. It’s also estimated that up to 50% of votes cast in this election, will be made on November 3rd. That’s a LOT of votes, they can try to interfere with.
      So, PLEASE vote early if you can but, if you can’t, PLEASE don’t let these terrorists deter you from casting your vote………. There’s too much at stake here…!!!

      PLEASE pass this message on to anybody you know, who might be wanting vote in person, but also might feel threatened by Trump’s hired thugs.

      …………👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇……….
      ‘IF you feel threatened by the thought of Trump’s hired thugs on November 3rd, wear a small item of red clothing when you go to vote. A simple plain t-shirt, a neck scarf, wooly hat etc….anything that will throw Trump’s rabid dogs off the scent.
      DON’T LET THEM STEAL YOUR VOTE….!!! WEAR RED. VOTE BLUE…!!!

    3. In my 59 years of life in America, I’ve never seen anything like this. I was a child in the sixties, and I’ve seen the hardships that ethnic minorities had gone through to vote by watching television, but that was decades ago.

    4. Must read article: “It’s Serious and Intense: White Supremacist Domestic Terror Looms Large in US”
      ……And Trump is their cheerleader….
      Though studies have noted the rise of far-right violence in the US as far back as 2007, there is one aspect of today’s political climate that makes the current threat level uniquely dangerous: Donald Trump. In the recent presidential debate with Joe Biden he notoriously declined to denounce the extremist group the Proud Boys, exhorting them to “stand back and stand by”.
      https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/oct/19/white-supremacist-domestic-terror-threat-looms-large-in-us

  2. i would remind these idiots that they lost the last civil war, and the odds of them winning this one aren’t any better.

    1. @Some Person That is a relief. I almost typed “undoubtedly” under surveillance but changed it to “probably”. A million thanks to you for your efforts!

    2. @IVORY123100 you mean the DIXIECRATS who left the Democratic Party, for the Republican Party because Democrats turn their back on slavery.

  3. Call them what they are; homegrown domestic terrorists.
    Terrorism is defined as: The unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political, religious or ideological goals. Call these people what they are.

    If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it’s perfectly okay to call it a duck.

    1. @Deborah Freedman i hope u have a perfect love perfect in every area of you life r u perfect in singing r u perfect in loving understanding others r u perfect in teaching or good at being a dr. what is u not GOOD AT EVERYTHING

    2. @Cort hey iam tired i dont feel like talking anymore i already say almost all the things i say since 2016 until now. iam for a better world for americans n legal resident n all who live legally in american long time until 2020 n abetter for the whole world too

    3. @Yabbo !
      WRONG!!!!!!
      The vast majority of Americans are vehemently against these domestic terrorists, and always have been. We reject these Timothy McVeigh wannabes.

    4. Must read article: “It’s Serious and Intense: White Supremacist Domestic Terror Looms Large in US”
      ……And Trump is their cheerleader….

      Though studies have noted the rise of far-right violence in the US as far back as 2007, there is one aspect of today’s political climate that makes the current threat level uniquely dangerous: Donald Trump. In the recent presidential debate with Joe Biden he notoriously declined to denounce the extremist group the Proud Boys, exhorting them to “stand back and stand by”.https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/oct/19/white-supremacist-domestic-terror-threat-looms-large-in-us

    1. Must read article: “It’s Serious and Intense: White Supremacist Domestic Terror Looms Large in US”
      ……And Trump is their cheerleader….

      Though studies have noted the rise of far-right violence in the US as far back as 2007, there is one aspect of today’s political climate that makes the current threat level uniquely dangerous: Donald Trump. In the recent presidential debate with Joe Biden he notoriously declined to denounce the extremist group the Proud Boys, exhorting them to “stand back and stand by”.https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/oct/19/white-supremacist-domestic-terror-threat-looms-large-in-us

    2. @Jeff Woods shut up dimwit, its Trump stirring the hate and fear, grow up or go back home to mommy’s basement

    3. @Golden State lmao! That would be the socialist news networks you subscribe to that take advantage of that little pea brain of yours..
      Let me guess..you’re a follower, easily lead and brainwashed..everyone does the thinking for you because your too lazy and entitled..
      Get educated, a job and some real responsibilities before you decide to run off at the mouth with nothing more than a five year old tantrum of meaningless crap..

  4. “They’ll” wear a mask to hide their faces, but not to protect others & themselves from Covid19 … civil liberties my … my

    1. There is a law against that it’s call harassment and intimidation seems your government thinks intimidation at voting locations is legal, so much for the LAW & ORDER …. he must of been binge watching Law & Order. Republicans have turned into their own Anarchist projection, seems they are taking the lead in that analysis of the right to protest.

  5. Why would you need a gun at the polling place? You’re there to vote. Clearly, you have something more sinister in mind.

    1. @NightmareBen 527 Right you are! But this bozo is trying to claim he carries that kind of fire power with home everywhere. Then recants to saying “well in my truck”. Many states allow you to carry in your vehicle. Less allow you to carry on your person. Know one needs to carry an assault rifle while walking around outside of voting polls! They may be trying to intimidate but I’m afraid they are only stirring up real trouble!

  6. Let em “hang out”. My family and I are voting in person and I dare anybody to try and stop us. NO INTIMIDATION!!!

    1. Open carry goes both ways. If you have to have one when you go out to vote, then do it. Dont let these “militias” scare you from practicing one of your sacred rights. Dont let them tread on you. VOTE!

    2. @Patricia Eisert Patricia, ignore them. If they attempt face to face intimidation and threats, take their picture (to send to authorities) or record them on your phone, and show poll authorites. Do not engage. They can’t follow you into the booth and they can’t intimidate you unless you let them. You will be ok because you are in the right. Be strong and be safe and vote the source of this atrocious behavior out.

    3. That’s the way to do it, Hank! Trumptrash has got to go! That’s what a real American patriot says! Biden/Harris 2020!

  7. Those clowns are dangerous. They aren’t there to protect themselves. They’re there to intimidate. Open carry and wearing armor and having reloads and more than one gun is militarization and a threat.

  8. When people start bringing guns to polling places, America has crossed the line into not quite democratic territory…
    Side note – love the reporter’s Banksy mask!

    1. Another bigger line is crossed when the courts say it is ok to bring a gun to a polling station.

  9. Nicole, your Tag line for this is beyond outdated. “potential discord”??? Seriously?????? Trump started this rhetoric at the FIRST DEBATE. Wtf

  10. Call them what the ARE: Domestic Terrorists. They are not a militia, they are not 2nd amendment fans, firearm aficionados, they are not MAGAs, protestors, or just ‘exercising their rights’.

    1. @bingo_fuel
      Lol. No. I am left wing and have never even met a communist. The only people who know them are right wingers. Where did you meet them?

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