05-27-2020, 03:51 PM
(05-26-2020, 06:55 PM)bfine32 Wrote: https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewsolender/2020/05/25/effigy-hanging-of-kentucky-governor-met-with-bipartisan-condemnation/#5854e5d64c89
Throughout this I've made known that although I disagree with many of his policies I have absolute respect for what our Governor is doing this crisis.
The folks that participated in this display should be tried for hate crimes; especially, those (as the Governor reported) that crossed into the private grounds of the Governor's residence with weapons. He reported they were right outside his children's windows.
Kudos to Mitch for sternly condemning it. I hope all KY officials follow suit and these folks are found and tried.
The extreme end of the protests are a bad look for sure, and no sane politician will do anything but condemn.
The far right is in a dangerous place, much like the far left was not long ago. They've gotten brazen in expressing their less-mainstream opinions, and reality will likely soon set in for them. Lots of folks want to re-open, but few to none are seeking an armed insurrection to get it, and the movement is getting hijacked by crazies.
I personally think some of these cosplayers are definitely dumb enough to kill a cop, public official or even a random private citizen. When they do, all of the fun of the cosplay games will get really real, really fast for them. They're walking a thin line right now, and some of the general public is still willing to tolerate their antics. Once they act on their threats, the public will turn on them, and nobody will give a shit when the National Guard and State police start taking lethal action against the domestic terrorism threat.