It is a mistake to further polarize the country, and Liberals who are being radicalized will need to take a more moderate position. I don't think the focus should be on individuals, but on recreating the healthy boundaries in society that do not accept the moral violations that have been condoned. The human rights violations that have occurred at the border need to be investigated, stopped, and prosecuted. This isn't about who the people voted for, but their measurable actions that are over the line. I don't say this to minimize who I think Trump is, because my impression is that he is endpoint immoral, based primarily on what I've seen come directly out of his mouth. I don't have TV, so I don't hear talking heads go on about him. I am concerned about certain actions like his recent firings two months before the likely end of his term. People feeling allegiance to him will probably always see what they want to see, but he will continue to reveal himself in more extreme terms.
I agree the entire system needs to be reexamined. I think more often than not, people are just forced to work with what is already in law and cannot change it that easy without 100% cooperation with lawmakers to do so. I don't blame Trump for what happened at the border, nor do I blame him for enforcing already existing laws. What should be blamed, is decades of shitty leaders, and lawmakers that let it get that bad to begin with. I am all for tearing down existing established laws and starting from scratch.
What is the point of having the "Proud Boys" standing by? What was that about? It sounded like it was a safe way of conveying a sentiment to other groups, but using the one with a safer name that could be given plausible deniability. After there were so many white supremecist militias seen involved in the riots and investigated by the FBI, my concern is that he was referencing a larger population. If they are a small, meaningless group, what was accomplished by highlighting them in a speech?
If you watched the debate, Trump didn't even know who the Proud boys was. So when the moderator brought it up, he interpreted it as a group that was rioting in his favor, very similar to how BLM and Antifa go about rioting in favor of change as well. So "Stand back, and standby" seems like asking that they do not commit violence on his behalf. Since Trump has established himself as a Law and order president. It makes sense that he would rather let law enforcement handle riots, instead of counter protesters etc. I think its also important to point out that leaders do not always get to choose who follows them. There are unsavory groups that support both sides, and there is violent groups on both sides. I feel that some of the riots where paid and instigated by political elites to cause unrest, so they can use the media against their opponents.
Why do you think that the CIA posts on 4chan? That is not a credible site. There is no verification of posters.
4chan has a history of being a dumping ground for leaks, because its anonymous. The same can be said for bad stuff, like murders bragging about killing someone. Even school shooters. Most people who "leak" there, usually verify themselves with a timestamp or proof via picture, video, or links so that 4chan can determine if it's real or not. 4chan has also been notorious for discrediting real leaks as "fake and gay" in the past as well. Its also been labeled as an potential honeypot. It's also common to see the news watching it, so they can make quick stories. Thegatewaypundit is one notable one that I know browses 4chan. It also has been involved a lot in internet activism in the past. I believe the government recognized its potential to spread information into mainstream internet culture and has thus tried to harness it for propaganda.
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This is one example
Aren't assault weapons the ones that can fire several rounds quickly?. It is those weapons that are not used for hunting because they inundate a creature with bullets, so their only function is war-time function. That term "assault weapon" is a legitimate word with a definition, a category of guns, so whether or not a specific politician can identify one on site seems like a twist of the game to me. It is a category of guns that exist and they are not used for hunting or the other purposes, and the people involved in regulating them will know what they are. I don't think Biden is required to have the skill of identifying each one on site.
Automatics weapons are what you are thinking of, when people say assault weapons. And they are illegal to own, and even police officers do not carry automatic weapons. "War time function" is also highly subjective. Automatic weapons are used in war, so you don't have to reload after every shot, or keep pulling the trigger. Also, depending on what you are hunting, you need different caliber bullets. For example, many cheap rifles are a .22, and they are not very useful for hunting anything but small game like rabbits and squirrels. You need a higher caliber to down a deer, and you need multiple shots in case you miss the deer. Rifles fire slowly, and some are even bolt action. Meaning you have to manually remove the casing after each shot. Guns are used for more than just hunting as well. Home defense from intruders is important. As well as being able to defend your store etc from anyone who tries to rob it. You will not stop a robber with a .22 or a 38. And robbers are usually armed as well. I have seen videos of people taking 7 gunshots from a 38, not go down at all. Then continue to try to kill store owners with a shot gun. Also, guns are the great equalizer. Many women desire to carry a concealed carry permit, to stop assaults and rape. Its a hard pill to swallow, but there are many bad people out there who are more likely to prey on people where gun control is a thing.
And yes, cities have more violence, but it isn't related to being Democratic. It is gang violence, organized crime violence. It has to do with the illegal transfer of drugs and goods, etc. People in the country are more connected with owning property, at the very least a mobile home. The families go back through history and pass on land to their descendants, and even nowadays after all these years, a person who lives rurally, typically is owning or renting a house on a little piece of land. Poverty in the country has more tendency to still involve property no matter how ramshackle. People in the cities are crammed into apartments, the homeless gather there, there is less ownership of property, more intrinsic poverty, which leads to social unrest. Even if you put rodents into clusters of close quarters they fight and even eat each other. It's basic instinctual behavior and not politically driven. It is idea game to connect inner city violence with the Democratic Party when there are so many other socio-economic factors.
Have you asked yourself why gang violence exists? Why poverty exists? It's more to do with what the people choose for themselves, than anything else. Everything from fatherless homes, to a culture that rejects education and responsibility. I grew up largely rural, but have lived in Urban areas off and on. I was living in Portland when I was the most impoverished. I also grew up in a broken home. I understand the weight and difficulty of overcoming adversity quite well. Part of it is realizing you have a choice, and the other park is hard work. Accepting you are responsible for yourself, and your own improvement. Peer pressure is powerful in poor communities. It's easier to get on welfare than it is to work. It's easier to neglect your kids and get drunk, than it is to raise them and take an active role in their lives. There are so many factors at play here, and addressing the symptoms won't fix the problem. There are many studies that prove those who grow up in fatherless homes, are more likely to wind up in prison. Which is why I oppose the destruction of the family unit. I do however, fully support improving education and opportunities for impoverished communities. I 100% support free mental health care as well, since most homeless people have some form of mental illness or are veterans. I agree with some of what Democrats are trying to do, but I feel they don't actually want to fix it. They just say they do. Democratic lawmakers all live in comfy New England which is the least diverse area on the USA. Yet they claim they can help minorities, and know what it feels like. I feel that they just say so, so the minorities will vote for them. After all, if they fixed the inner cities. Then what reason would minorities have to vote democrat? Much of the black community has far more in common with Republicans for example. Many of them are religious and traditional. Since the Democrats seem to be at war with the Traditional, what does that do to traditional families? They fall apart, and single moms marry the state instead. Fatherless homes results in poverity, and crime.
The Real Root Causes of Violent Crime: The Breakdown of Marriage, Family, and Community | The Heritage Foundation