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Opposing Trump and family safety

Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by rivergator, Sep 18, 2023.

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  1. Sep 18, 2023 #1
    rivergator

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    This was mentioned in the Romney thread, but I think it deserves a thread of its own. Republican politicians have said they were afraid to oppose Trump publicly because it would put their family in danger.
    Holy crap. Think about that. Politicians fear for their family's safety, afraid of their own side of the aisle.
    I don't think anyone was attacked, so maybe it was all BS. But apparently the threats were there.

    The terrorizing style in American politics

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/09/14/romney-political-violence-republicans/
     
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  2. Sep 18, 2023 #2
    tampagtr

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    You didn't both sides it. Unfair
     
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  3. Sep 18, 2023 #3
    ursidman

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    Whether it's trump threatening the well being of political opponents and their families or Dems threatening to take seats belonging to Reps both sides should be held accountable for their threats.
     
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  4. Sep 18, 2023 #4
    tampagtr

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    Classic NYT Pitchbot! Well done!
     
  5. Sep 18, 2023 #5
    slocala

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    gatorchamps960608

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    Great comparison to a guy from 60 years ago. Really valid now.
     
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  7. Sep 18, 2023 #7
    slocala

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    The point is that browbeating and political and familial danger is not new. But you made my point as well that this is a devolving nature of politics. It goes in cycles.
     
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  8. Sep 18, 2023 #8
    mrhansduck

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    I'm sure most of the threats are hollow; however, collectively they can result in genuine intimidation. I'm sure that's the goal and is very similar to a lot of the civil war talk.
     
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  9. Sep 18, 2023 #9
    citygator

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    There is no room in leadership for cowards. I think the OP is BS. They were scared of losing their jobs.. not their family's safety. Just my opinion.
     
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    flgator2

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    Lol, we know why you think this deserves its own thread. To feed the far left of TH
     
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    gatorchamps960608

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    You're doing nothing more here but the silliest of bothsidesism.
     
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  13. Sep 18, 2023 #13
    rivergator

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    Did LBJ include threats to the safety of congressmen's families?
     
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  14. Sep 18, 2023 #14
    slocala

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    I don’t know. Did Trump explicitly threaten members of families to not vote to impeach or convict? I may have missed that in the article.
     
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  15. Sep 18, 2023 #15
    slocala

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    add some value to the discussion rather than just calling it silly. If I found a story about Andrew Johnson doing similar, does that mean it’s ok?
     
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    It’s like the summer of 2020 is a distant memory.
     
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  17. Sep 18, 2023 #17
    Trickster

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    I'm not sure I see the comparison.
     
  18. Sep 18, 2023 #18
    rivergator

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    You're correct, my bad. But the LBJ story doesn't make it clear what kind of threats were used. I imagine if family safety were involved, it would say so. Given the tone of the story, it sounds like the threats involve more congressional stuff, like 'if you want my vote on that, I'll get your vote on this' or a committee assignment.
    Don't you think?
    That's a long way from a politician fearing for his family's safety.
     
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  19. Sep 18, 2023 #19
    Trickster

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    Although to would be unlike you, you seem to be underestimating the threats from the ultra right whackos.
     
  20. Sep 18, 2023 #20
    slocala

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    No worries River. I do find it fascinating that it is “welcomed” by fringes of the Right today for elected leaders to be afraid of the electorate. But, as noted by City, the likelihood is cowardice and not fear of family harm. In the 60’s it certainly was a time where political crossing was met with intimidation.
     
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