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Poll: More Americans now agree political violence may be necessary to right the country

Posted on 10/2/25 at 4:23 pm
Posted by Tchefuncte Tiger
Bat'n Rudge
Member since Oct 2004
62401 posts
Posted on 10/2/25 at 4:23 pm
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Three in 10 people now say that Americans may have to resort to violence to get the country back on track, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.

To be sure, a strong majority disagree with that (70%), but the 30% who now say violence may be necessary is up 11 points since April 2024, an increase driven by Democrats. Eighteen months ago, just 12% of Democrats agreed; now, 28% do.

But, still, a slightly higher percentage of Republicans — 31% — also say Americans may have to resort to violence. That's also up 3 points since last year. (Independents have also increased from 18% to 25%.)

The findings come after a string of high-profile acts of political violence, including the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last month.


I call "bullshite" on the part in bold.
Posted by m2pro
Member since Nov 2008
29623 posts
Posted on 10/2/25 at 4:25 pm to
Yeah. That's why you see us burning cities to the ground and assassinating people all the time.
Posted by Tantal
Member since Sep 2012
18917 posts
Posted on 10/2/25 at 4:30 pm to
The lefties are going to lose mightily if that bottle gets uncorked.
Posted by Mile40Saskatchewan
Member since Sep 2025
177 posts
Posted on 10/2/25 at 4:32 pm to
I don't know. The libs have proven time and time again they're crazy.

The Righties talk a big game but I think they might be underestimating the left. Most of them are afraid of black neighborhoods.
Posted by thermal9221
Youngsville
Member since Feb 2005
14564 posts
Posted on 10/2/25 at 4:38 pm to
We’ve crossed that threshold.
Posted by Tantal
Member since Sep 2012
18917 posts
Posted on 10/2/25 at 4:38 pm to
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The libs have proven time and time again they're crazy.

Crazy has nothing to do with it. Once they push it far enough that everyone is on the same page that it's not just civil unrest, but actual warfare, conservatives have more weaponry and skills. Hunters, competitive and recreational shooters, cops, combat veterans, etc. are largely conservative....along with food and energy producers.
Posted by Figgy
CenCal
Member since May 2020
9702 posts
Posted on 10/2/25 at 4:41 pm to
That's the fabric of our society unraveling even further.
Posted by idlewatcher
Planet Arium
Member since Jan 2012
91884 posts
Posted on 10/2/25 at 4:42 pm to
Been saying this for 5 years. There is zero chance of reconciliation here folks.
Posted by wookalar1013
up ta camp
Member since Jun 2017
2047 posts
Posted on 10/2/25 at 4:46 pm to
quote:

I call "bullshite" on the part in bold.

why? this place talks about how “there will be blood” all the time
the dork who labeled himself an apex predator the other day still has me giggling
Posted by Don Quixote
Member since May 2023
4025 posts
Posted on 10/2/25 at 4:51 pm to
I wouldn't call it "political violence" but sadly we've reached the point that bloodshed is the only sure way to put a stop to those who are trying to destroy our country. Make no mistake, if we don't shed theirs they have no hesitance to shed ours.

"...all enemies foreign AND DOMESTIC..."
This post was edited on 10/2/25 at 4:53 pm
Posted by FightinTigersDammit
Louisiana North
Member since Mar 2006
45768 posts
Posted on 10/2/25 at 4:55 pm to
If that's what the Democrats want, they are welcome to try it.
Posted by SludgeFactory
Middle of Nowhere
Member since Jun 2025
2112 posts
Posted on 10/2/25 at 4:55 pm to
It absolutely is bullshite, especially when last week major pollsters were touting over 50% of registered dems were perfectly fine with killing republicans.

They know this is a lie. If you are a Christian in this country you are an obvious target and need to put yourself in a situation that you avoid these people. ABC for self defense.

These liars know who commits the violence at a 90% clip in this country.
Posted by BigTigerJoe
Member since Aug 2022
11060 posts
Posted on 10/2/25 at 5:11 pm to
When the lefties attack out of the blue and main cities in concentric circles and enter rural cities, small towns, suburbs, and unincorporated areas, they will have initial success.

Defense lines will get formed and the onslaught will get stemmed. With precision and planning and with newfound conviction, a fighting force will create a circular perimeter and pool its forces and begin to tighten the perimeter killing everything in its path.

The logic and rationale will be that the opposing force needs to be crippled to the point where it is nearly impossible to ever mount a counter offensive ever again.

Good men having sustained initial losses of families and homes will be filled with righteous anger and will seek to eliminate all future aggression.
Posted by RobertFootball
SC
Member since Mar 2021
1915 posts
Posted on 10/2/25 at 5:14 pm to
Just because we aren’t out rioting doesn’t mean we aren’t getting prepared in our own way. By the time it finally kicks off the left is going to be worn out from protesting and acting a fool.
Posted by dnm3305
Member since Feb 2009
15779 posts
Posted on 10/2/25 at 5:18 pm to
Approx 30% of the gentlemen in the New England colonies gathered in militias prior to joining the war.
Posted by GeorgePaton
God's Country
Member since May 2017
4878 posts
Posted on 10/2/25 at 5:18 pm to
President Trump is right about............everything.
Posted by FluffyBunnyFeet
Dallas, TX
Member since Oct 2014
3553 posts
Posted on 10/2/25 at 5:28 pm to
quote:

The Righties talk a big game but I think they might be underestimating the left.

A disorganized gaggle of fat phagguts and room-temp IQ thugs. I think I'm estimating them accurately. ETA: Oh, I forgot to add in the legions of dykes and karens. My bad.

This post was edited on 10/2/25 at 5:30 pm
Posted by Nosevens
Member since Apr 2019
16910 posts
Posted on 10/2/25 at 5:34 pm to
Republicans more likely believe that violence is coming and they will be able to deal with it better
Posted by Novastar
Member since Jan 2023
646 posts
Posted on 10/2/25 at 5:42 pm to
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Most of them are afraid of black neighborhoods.


Blacks are afraid of black neighborhoods.
Posted by hansenthered1
Dixie
Member since Nov 2023
2120 posts
Posted on 10/2/25 at 5:43 pm to
The idea of violence a means to an end is a base fight. The vast majority do not agree with this. That could be the angle that the article takes but instead it's focused on the base.

Most Americans know their difference are a just a degree issue not a whole cloth dicta.

On base prone places, like PT, this is seen as BS. But in fact what is BS is the idea that most Americans are ready to fight each other other base partisans framing of any political point.

If Trump was smart he would see this and play to the actual majority. His base will support him no matter what. And if they don't He'll still win as the the base of the populist right is closer to the norm than the communist left.
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