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  When a mass shooter in Buffalo targeted a black supermarket last year, influenced by the gospel of Tucker Carlson, I thought, “maybe the media should stop normalizing the worrying radicalization of the Republican Party?”. But all was forgotten once the next news cycle arrived. It will happen this time too, and the next would-be political killer might succeed.
context: Failed Republican candidate 
  
  He may be a failed candidate, but he sure does seem to have succeeded in being a Republican. >
  
  Next steps are to say it was a joke, blame Jewish space lasers, promote Trump over Bible, and he’ll be the next VP. >
  
  I think the Whitmer kidnappers had a good plan: claim anyone who squealed was an FBI agent and then cry about "entrapment." >
  
  MAGA Domestic Terrorism continues. >
  
  Isn’t this attempted murder?  They shot into a 10 year old daughter’s bedroom. >
  
  Yes. But I'm sure rules are different given this is another Domestic Terrorist (Republican) >
  
  What’s the definition of terrorism? Asking for a friend. >
  
  "It is still unclear if the shootings were politically motivated." /s >
  
  bOtH SiDeS tHoUgH, RiGhT? >
  
  “WeLl AckShully he’S A rEgiSterD DuMboCraT and ah shit…” >
  
  
  I will be rewarded
  
  That's what all fascists think. >
  
  He meant financially. All he has to do is claim it's rigged and spam a link for donations, and then he'd be set for life. >
  
  Well that's just confirms another projection made by MTG when she claimed the shootings have begun in regards to the killing of a kid because he was republican.  
  The shootings indeed have begun but republicans are the ones pulling the trigger >
  
  Not surprised. A republican doing republican things when they lose, this is only going to get worse. >
  
  Surely, no GOP could be worse than George Santos.
  Solomon Peña, hold my muddafukkin beer homey >
  
  19 felonies. How was this dude not locked up for life? >
  
  Put him in a cell with George Santos. >
  
  If we don't hear republican politicians speak out against this domestic terrorism tomorrow, all hope is lost for that party. Not addressing the issue, is tacit support at this point. >
  
  They will probably laugh about it like they laughed about Nancy pelosi’s husband while he was in the ICU. >
  
  Make an example of this guy and his co-conspirators.  Charge them with terrorism in federal court. >
  
  
  You can't chare failed political candidates with crimes within 4 years of a presidential election. You know...fairness and all.
  
  Our DOJ, probably >
  
  I am Jack's complete lack of suprise. >
  
  
  "It is believed that he is the mastermind behind this," Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina said at a press conference on Monday.
  
  I think it is a bit of stretch to use the term "mastermind". >
  
  Funky  Ironic Medina. >
  
  Of course he’s Republican, softest group of people >
  
  Republicans really really want a civil war. Wait till they find out liberals also own and know how to use guns. >
  
  We just don't make it our identity >
  
  Pretty much any time somebody talks to me at the range, they just assume I'm right wing.  I never bother to disabuse them. >
  
  My experience in the service. I was just hoping to get money for my liberal college education. Even weirder since I’m a minority. >
  
  Yeah I'm middle aged white guy living in Texas. People assume right away that I'll agree with their MAGA insanity. >
  
  To be fair it’s insane how many people have shown themselves since 2016. Kevin McHale (played with Celtics, former Timberwolves GM and coach) was at a trump rally and I was kinda shocked. His family was known for giving out king size candy at Halloween. >
  
  Yeah I can't wait for it to be socially unacceptable to be a racist douchebag again.. if it ever happens. >
  
  I'm not a fan of the prison system in the US, but this guy is no ordinary criminal.  He's someone who has been poisoned by the lies of the GOP.  It's incumbent on whoever the judge is in this case to make an example out of Pena to make sure that this nonsense doesn't continue.  There are literally millions of GOP voters who are also poisoned by the election lies, and if this piece of shit isn't sentenced to at least 30 years, they'll just continue where this asshole started. >
  
  You're not wrong about our prison system, especially the private, for-profit prisons like we have in my right wing shit hole state.Their lobbyist pay off our politicians to keep the laws as draconian and harsh as possible so they can fill them up with mostly non violent "offenders." Marijuana laws are a big one here in Indiana, 45 minutes up the road i can go into any number of dispensaries and legally purchase my meds that make my life tolerable without being made to feel like a criminal, here your life is ruined if you're caught. I do not understand why lobbying is even allowed, how is this not bribery? They're purchasing legislation in their favor. And that's just one small aspect of the complete failure of our prison system..
  As far as this particular republican terrorist and the rest of the supporters (cult members) are concerned, I would argue that most of these people were not suddenly converted into monsters because of GOP lies, they were always terrible, hateful people and were simply emboldened by the lies, blatant racism, and conspiracy bs. I've lived among these people my entire life and I assure you, they are worse than you think.
  Edit: typos >
  
  He spent 7 years in jail (I think) for a smash and grab scheme he was involved in. Seems like he made some connections in jail >
  
  Homegrown Fascist Terrorist Republican! >
  
  Tucker Carlson: "Why is he being charged when he never pulled the trigger? Liberals are on tv constantly complaining about the lack of jobs, and when this man hires four people they lose their minds! This is an obvious attack on our second amendment rights." >
  
  Too mild a defence. Tucker will go straight to “We’re hearing murmurs about Santos being a Liberal plant. Now-this has NOTHING to do with his professed sexuality, and I understand, that’s his choooice.”  But we need to ask the question. Why did the Democratic Party sooo conveniently* neglect to do even one iota of oppo research on this clown?  I think the answer is simple. I think YOU are smart enough to know the answer yourselves.” >
  
  Killing your political opponents? Pretty sure that’s domestic terrorism. Is anyone surprised anymore by Right Wing terrorism? >
  
  They are all Domestic Terrorists now. >
  
  It most assuredly is. And conspiracy. >
  
  Watch him get probation.