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originally posted by: rockintitz
originally posted by: Jefferton
originally posted by: Martin75
a reply to: DanteGaland
I see nothing wrong.
The left started a resistance...the NRA will help me protect myself from them.
Go Dana!
You know you can't shoot people based on political affiliation, right?
You do know that, right?
Trump's America.
Last shooter I remember that was targeting people because of political ideology shot up a Republican softball practice.
originally posted by: starwarsisreal
a reply to: DanteGaland
What about Johnny Depp and other Hollyweird celebs who called for the assassination of Trump?
originally posted by: DanteGaland
MAYBE now that Obama is GONE gun sales are down?
So without the "He's coming for YOUR guns!" threat...
A NEW fear mongering narrative is being PUSHED?
It's a DANGEROUS game, NRA...borderline advocating open civil war...
Stages of Hate
Stage 1: Grouping
- They feel compelled, almost driven, to entreat others to hate as they do. Peer validation bolsters a sense of self-worth and, at the same time, prevents introspection, which reveals personal insecurities. Further, individuals who are otherwise ineffective become empowered when they join groups, which also provide anonymity and diminished accountability.
Stage 2: Defining
– Hate groups form identities through symbols, rituals, and mythologies, which enhance the members’ status and, at the same time, degrade the object of their hate. For example, skinhead groups may adopt the swastika, the iron cross, the Confederate flag, and other supremacist symbols. Group-specific symbols or clothing often differentiate hate groups. Group rituals, such as hand signals and secret greetings, further fortify members.
Stage 3: Disparaging
– Hate is the glue that binds haters to one another and to a common cause. By verbally debasing the object of their hate, haters enhance their self-image, as well as their group status. In skinhead groups, racist song lyrics and hate literature provide an environment where hate flourishes. In fact, researchers have found that the life span of aggressive impulses increases with ideation. In other words, the more often a person thinks about aggression, the greater the chance for aggressive behavior to occur.
Stage 4: Taunting
– Hate, by its nature, changes incrementally. Time cools the fire of hate, thus forcing the hater to look inward. To avoid introspection, haters use ever-increasing degrees of rhetoric and violence to maintain high levels of agitation. Tauntsand offensive gestures serve this purpose. In this stage, skinheads typically shout racial slurs from moving cars or from afar. Nazi salutes and other hand signals often accompany racial epithets.
Stage 5: Attacking without weapons
– This stage is critical because it differentiates vocally abusive haters from physically abusive ones. In this stage, hate groups become more aggressive, prowling their turf seeking vulnerable targets. Violence coalesces hategroups and further isolates them from mainstream society.
Each successive anger- provoking thought or action builds on residual adrenaline and triggers a more violent response than the one that originally initiated the sequence. Anger builds on anger. The adrenaline high combined with hate becomes a deadly combination.
Stage 6: Attacking with weapons
– Some attackers use firearms to commit hate crimes, but skinheads prefer weapons such as broken bottles, baseball bats, blunt objects,screwdrivers, and belt buckles. These types of weapons require the attacker to be close tothe victim, which further demonstrates the depth of personal anger. Attackers can discharge firearms at a distance, thus precluding personal contact. Close-in onslaughts require the assailants to see their victim eye-to-eye and to become bloodied during the assault. Hands-on violence allows skinheads to express their hate in a way a gun cannot. Personal contact empowers and fulfills a deep-seated need to have dominance over others.
Stage 7: Destroying
– The ultimate goal of haters is to destroy the object of their hate.Mastery over life and death imbues the hater with godlike power and omnipotence,which, in turn, facilitate further acts of violence. With this power comes a great sense of self-worth and value, the very qualities haters lack. However, in reality, hate physically and psychologically destroys both the hater and the hated.
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Storer replied that “the left isn't urging people to buy guns to start a revolution.”
originally posted by: network dude
a reply to: DanteGaland
great add. Sad that it's true, and really makes you think about how far the left has gone. It seems the NRA is looking for money with this add. I'm not sure what your beef with it is, other than it likely hits a bit close to home.
The reaction to this is insane Tucker, I'm talking over video clips which show actual leftist violence; rioting, property damage, arson, physical assault, and apparently me condemning violence is what's inciting and dividing America.
Well what's funny is, the tape is like a bunch of rich white kids setting fire to stuff... ahaha... so you're defending white supremacy for attacking which rich white kids for burning stuff, I mean it's insane.
Yes, it's the goofiest thing ever.
I think that immediate impression is the subtext conclusion they were hoping others would arrive at. "Scary liberals outnumber you, buy a gun, and prepare to defend yourselves".
The reaction to this is insane Tucker, I'm talking over video clips which show actual leftist violence; rioting, property damage, arson, physical assault, and apparently me condemning violence is what's inciting and dividing America.
Well what's funny is, the tape is like a bunch of rich white kids setting fire to stuff... ahaha... so you're defending white supremacy for attacking which rich white kids for burning stuff, I mean it's insane.
Yes, it's the goofiest thing ever.