Political violence in polarized U.S. at its worst since 1970s
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Headline blames both sides, article lets us know it's mostly from the right.
Who would have guessed cranking the background noise up to 11 would drive people insane? Reagan probably did. Thats why he axed all of the fairness legislation. To create these political bubbles in the first place.
Definitely feels worse than the 70s
In the 1970s the left targeted buildings, not people. Today the right target actual people, even groups of people to inflict violence against. That's why it feels worse.
Really punchers chance to top the 60s, no not that (19)60s, the other (18)60s.
Don't be fooled. Right wing violence is a much bigger issue
But still better than the 60s.
Isn’t all violence political? I like to play a game where I try to tie all the problems in society back to capitalism. It’s fun. You should try it.
No. A lot of violence is done for personal gain or anger/revenge.
Caused by material conditions not met by capitalism
I'm sure you could make an argument that like "my girlfriend broke up with me so I shot her new boyfriend" is because of capitalism, but I'm not sure I'd buy it. Pun intended.
Good one