The political violence double standard

Tuesday, September 01, 2026

When a leftist turns violent, Democratic politicians and their media allies offer a familiar response: yes, this is terrible, but right-wing violence is the greater threat. They have made that claim for decades, and it has always rested on a dubious premise. The premise depends on statistics compiled by advocacy groups that exclude a vast catalog of left-wing violence"from the George Floyd riots to murders committed by pro-Palestinian activists and attacks on synagogues, Catholic churches, Tesla dealerships, and ICE facilities. Meanwhile, conservatives are routinely held responsible for the actions of violent loners, drug dealers, and conspiracy theorists with no coherent political program. Deranged anti-Semites, racists, incels, and antigovernment extremists get classified as right-wing, even when their targets span both parties.

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---- off you stupid drooling coward

#1 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-09-01 11:58 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

LGH,

I'd love to see you say that crap to anyone in person. You'd get your ass kicked. But you are an internet coward who hides behind a keyboard.

#2 | Posted by BellRinger at 2026-09-01 12:00 PM | Reply

Everyone knows you're nothing but a gutless internet tough guy that still lives with mommy. You're a nobody.

#3 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-09-01 12:28 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

You are nothing but a troll and a disgusting one at that.

#4 | Posted by BellRinger at 2026-09-01 12:42 PM | Reply

I have to side with Ballwasher on this one.

Legallyyourdead is a total POS with nothing but vicious and unnecessary comments about political murders and other frankly disgusting things. Like telling other posters to "kill themselves".

He's A Trumper in spirit if not in practice. A Morally Depraved Person like Trump himself.

We don't need -------- like that,they are Counterproductive to getting ANYTHING done.

Killfile that -----. He's a waste of Space.

#5 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-09-01 12:55 PM | Reply

Fascists are by very definition violent.

I'm not sure why any of them bother to cast stones.

#6 | Posted by Zed at 2026-09-01 12:57 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Effetepustule voted for pedo 47 and simps for Putin.

#7 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-09-01 01:16 PM | Reply

The only difference between LYD and MAGA Drudge Retort pukes (like balldinger) is political persuasion. Two sides of the same coin.

If you're gonna plonk LYD based on his moral depravity, following that same standard, you should plonk every Trumper on this site.

#8 | Posted by horstngraben at 2026-09-01 01:18 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

When a leftist turns violent

You mean the Wether Underground from the 1960s?

Or the nonexistent Antifa?

Fact is, rightwing violence is common across the world.

Conservatives are generally ignorant. Being dumb is a value they hold dear. Violence is their first, and last, resort to any worldview they disagree with.

The more conservative a country, the more likely they are to be authoritarian.

Every conservative nation on earth is a miserable hell hole.

#9 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-09-01 01:20 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

#7 So killfile Me.

If you feel the need.

I never killfile anyone. But I understand why others do.

If robust difference of Opinion bothers you, cultivate a "Safe Space".

That's what ------- and Totalitarians do.

#10 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-09-01 01:41 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Effetepustule is a crippled, orc-loving gash.

#11 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-09-01 01:44 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Referring to Russians as Orcs shows the level of Stupid you display.

The Invasion was a huge Strategic Mistake.

I have never said otherwise.

Check the archives. Putin is a War Criminal.

But feeding a War for no reason other than to Maximize the loss of life is Cynical and idiotic.

Kind of like giving Israel all the Arms they need to kill Palestinians and complete "Greater ISRAEL".

Biden and Trump were and are, Both, all in on Stupid.

I Don't approve of the whole,"Let's you and Him Fight" foreign Policy.

You're too Dim a Bulb to understand that.

#12 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-09-01 02:19 PM | Reply

This is what the orc-loving dullard supports.

www.nbcnews.com

#13 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-09-01 02:34 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

That's from 4 years ago.

It's also propaganda.

Just because I don't support arming Ukraine doesn't mean I do support Raping children.

That's a logical fallacy.

#14 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-09-01 03:44 PM | Reply

The only difference between LYD and MAGA Drudge Retort pukes (like balldinger) is political persuasion. Two sides of the same coin.
If you're gonna plonk LYD based on his moral depravity, following that same standard, you should plonk every Trumper on this site.
#8 | POSTED BY HORSTNGRABEN

This is why HorseGrabber is a Lumper, its just so obvious by this statement.

I notice anything to deflect from that actual topic.

Antifa is a decentralized organization. Antifa members will tell you they are Anfita members, claiming it doesn't exist is just ignorance.

#15 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-09-01 03:59 PM | Reply

Onionsnot is one giant ----- to be scared of soy-eating --------.

But he thinks he a macho man. LOL.

Go hide under your bwankey, loser.

#16 | Posted by horstngraben at 2026-09-01 04:26 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

" The only difference between LYD and MAGA Drudge Retort pukes (like balldinger) is political persuasion. Two sides of the same coin."

That is ridiculous. I have never told anybody on this site to kill themselves. I'm generally polite. Equating me with LGH s8m0ly because you disagree with some of my policy preferences exposes you as a vile hater.

#17 | Posted by BellRinger at 2026-09-01 05:27 PM | Reply

Just because I don't support arming Ukraine doesn't mean I do support Raping children.

#14 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-09-01 03:44 PM | Reply

You supported invading Ukraine because Ukrainian harbored so many Nazis, then reposted all of Moscow's propaganda about it.

You and legally are the two of the four biggest ----------- here, in completely different ways. Horrible people.

#18 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2026-09-01 05:41 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

He's A Trumper in spirit if not in practice. A Morally Depraved Person like Trump himself.

We don't need -------- like that,they are Counterproductive to getting ANYTHING done.

Killfile that -----. He's a waste of Space.

#5 | Posted by Effeteposer

I got bad news for you, sport, but you yourself are counterproductive to "getting ANYTHING done."

You're a bearer of quite a bit of blame for our current situation, so I'd be careful throwing those rocks around glass houses.

#19 | Posted by jpw at 2026-09-01 06:03 PM | Reply

Another dud thread by pedoringer.

#20 | Posted by jpw at 2026-09-01 06:06 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

That is ridiculous.

This coming from the guy who crowned himself king troll of the DR.

LYD calls for death explicitly. You hide your death calls behind "policy preferences".

You're no different than LYD, except you're a passive-aggressive loser who's content to have your government kill others in the street while you hide behind your "rational" facade.

At least LYD doesn't hide it like you do. I give him credit for that.

#21 | Posted by horstngraben at 2026-09-01 06:21 PM | Reply

Another dud thread by pedoringer.

69!!

#22 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-09-01 06:43 PM | Reply | Funny: 1 | Newsworthy 1

I didn't know pedoringer's wife posted here under Redial...

#23 | Posted by jpw at 2026-09-01 06:53 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

-At least LYD doesn't hide it like you do. I give him credit for that.

LOL

man....some people here are really really ------ up.

#24 | Posted by eberly at 2026-09-01 06:56 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Ukraine does harbor Nazis.

I still think Invading was Stupid and always said so.

Just like I always said Arming Israel is Bad Policy, Arming Ukraine is Bad Policy.

Arming anyone for Cynical and Opportunistic reasons is ------ Policy.

Sitzwar,I would stack my Morals up against yours any day.

You said Bleeding Russia was the Cheapest way to destroy the "Orcs".

Cynical and Murderous.

You support killing people for Idiotic reasons and think knowing Military Acronyms makes you, So Cool.

Nothing you post in plain English is anything But Militaristic Tripe.

You have No Moral High Ground.

I may be a less than saintly person but I'm not a War Whore.

#25 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-09-01 07:01 PM | Reply

Man....some people here are really really ------ up.

Politics aside, being ------ up is a prerequisite to showing up here day after day.

Do you think you're any different?

#26 | Posted by horstngraben at 2026-09-01 07:20 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Some folks are weird, strange, nerds, focus on strange details, etc.

But not "------ up" necessarily.

But my point is I would never compare someone like Donner, danforth, bellringer, Oneiron, lft, you, JPW, or Corky to someone like LYD.

It's disrespectful to any of them to make that comparison.

And I think you know that.

#27 | Posted by eberly at 2026-09-01 07:30 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

And I think you know that.

#27 | POSTED BY EBERLY

I really find it hard to believe anyone would conflate LYD with anyone, or anyone else on this website.

The alias comes here literally daily spewing hatred, there's just something wrong with that alias.

If someone did happen to conflate LYD with anyone else here, it wouldn't stick, and they are really doing a discredit to their future credibility.

#28 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-09-01 07:43 PM | Reply

being ------ up is a prerequisite to showing up here day after day.
Do you think you're any different?
#26 | POSTED BY HORSTNGRABEN

I disagree with this assertion, its really about how you handle yourself, do you tease, have fun and add to the conversation even a little bit.

If you come here spewing the same thoughts, in the same way, day in and day out for years as some here do. Then yeah that poster has some problems.

Again the problem isn't site or its other members, its the person doing the posting. I can't mind read, though sometimes I forget that.

#29 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-09-01 07:47 PM | Reply

You are nothing but a troll and a disgusting one at that.

#4 | Posted by StinkerBell

The return of the self-retorting retort.

#30 | Posted by Angrydad at 2026-09-01 08:07 PM | Reply

#27 | Posted by eberly

Fug off, beverley.

#31 | Posted by Angrydad at 2026-09-01 08:08 PM | Reply

GOPers bring misery, death, and insecurity to America and all over the world, and try (and fail) to hide it behind "political preference".

Yet an anonymous internet troll who only talks a bunch of ---- is somehow more of an abomination? He's not actually hurting anyone, except maybe your feelings*.

future credibility
Your whole DR persona is a lie.

*---- your feelings

#32 | Posted by horstngraben at 2026-09-01 08:09 PM | Reply

-Yet an anonymous internet troll who only talks a bunch of ---- is somehow more of an abomination?

Absolutely not.

I just think the comparison is insane.

#33 | Posted by eberly at 2026-09-01 08:17 PM | Reply

Channeling your inner Snoofy?

Not too Original.

Snoofy has more conviction about it too.

#34 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-09-01 08:18 PM | Reply

-He's not actually hurting anyone, except maybe your feelings*.

I feel sorry for anyone here who gets their feelings hurt.

Are your feelings ok?

You made the comparison. Something must be bothering you.

"GOPers bring misery, death, and insecurity to America and all over the world,"

So ... ... you're pretty upset, clearly.

#35 | Posted by eberly at 2026-09-01 08:20 PM | Reply

-I really find it hard to believe anyone would conflate LYD with anyone, or anyone else on this website.

He wasn't serious and doesn't expected to be taken seriously with that comment.

He's upset. Many here are upset and they expect this place to be a forum to release their anger.

It's fair game and a safe space for it.

But that's all it is.

#36 | Posted by eberly at 2026-09-01 08:23 PM | Reply

I just think the comparison is insane.

Switch Trump to Biden and LYD sounds just like most MAGA. Except MAGA smears their own ---- across the halls of Congress.

And my feelings are doing just fine, eb. A little put out by the consequences of MAGA "political preference", but I'll get through it. Others won't, but I will. Thanks for your concern, it really means a lot!

#37 | Posted by horstngraben at 2026-09-01 08:31 PM | Reply

-Switch Trump to Biden and LYD sounds just like most MAGA. Except MAGA smears their own ---- across the halls of Congress.

So now you're comparing Bellringer to people who stormed the capitol and rubbed ---- on the walls ... ...

You're making my point for me.

#38 | Posted by eberly at 2026-09-01 08:40 PM | Reply

They all look the same to me.

#39 | Posted by horstngraben at 2026-09-01 08:44 PM | Reply

He wasn't serious and doesn't expected to be taken seriously with that comment.
He's upset.
#36 | Posted by eberly

Doesn't that describe everyone here?
Everyime except Eberly. Obviously.

#40 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-09-01 08:51 PM | Reply

-They all look the same to me.

Gotcha. That explains it.

#41 | Posted by eberly at 2026-09-01 08:58 PM | Reply

Glad I could clear that up for ya!

#42 | Posted by horstngraben at 2026-09-01 09:04 PM | Reply

" They all look the same to me.

#39 | POSTED BY HORSTNGRABEN AT 2026-09-01 08:44 PM | FLAG: "

Of course "they" do. All you seem to know is otherism'. It seems like it's inconceivable to you that anyone who disagrees with you does so out of principle. I remember a time when you castigated LGH for being vile. Now, here you are supporting it and trumpeting it.

Perhaps the two of you need to get a hotel room ...

#43 | Posted by BellRinger at 2026-09-02 12:25 AM | Reply

I chose "it" for a reason, BTW.

#44 | Posted by BellRinger at 2026-09-02 12:25 AM | Reply

Now, here you are supporting it and trumpeting it.

GTFOH. Trumpeting? You live in a world of hyperbole, and I'll address you accordingly.

Perhaps the two of you need to get a hotel room

Why are you always bringing up gay stuff? You're always on about gay trucker sex in filthy bathrooms. You constantly bring up snoofy's ------- for some reason.

This is a political blog. FFS.

#45 | Posted by horstngraben at 2026-09-02 01:22 AM | Reply

Why are you championing that POS?

#46 | Posted by BellRinger at 2026-09-02 11:37 AM | Reply

You said Bleeding Russia was the Cheapest way to destroy the "Orcs".

#25 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-09-01 07:01 PM | Reply | Flag:

Don't remember that, but it is factually correct. You're on the Pro-Fascism side and made that clear the entire time. You and your kind have to bleed to make the world a better place.

#47 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2026-09-02 11:39 AM | Reply

Don't forget your sunflower seeds.

#48 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2026-09-02 11:40 AM | Reply

Nothing you post in plain English

#25 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-09-01 07:01 PM | Reply | Flag:

No native America uses your capitalization scheme. Silly bots lol.

#49 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2026-09-02 11:41 AM | Reply

Why are you championing that POS?

Mostly because it bothers you guys so much. I thought eb was gonna start crying!

#50 | Posted by horstngraben at 2026-09-02 11:43 AM | Reply

I feel sorry for anyone here who gets their feelings hurt.

Are your feelings ok?

Real Men don't have "feelings". Mkay?

If you are having "feelings" perhaps it's time to up your dose of Testosterone.

If someone openly express "feelings" that's how you know they are gay or worse.. liberal snowflakes!

#51 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-09-02 11:51 AM | Reply

-Why are you championing that POS?

his world is on fire and he demands attention for it.

and he's getting it.

This is the place to get that kind of attention. And that's how you go about it........you pretend to admire another poster there is zero chance you actually admire.

For the attention..........

#52 | Posted by eberly at 2026-09-02 11:54 AM | Reply

-Real Men don't have "feelings". Mkay?

you're doing a terrible job of ignoring what I post.

You remember making that assertion recently, don't you?

Anybody here who gets their feelings hurt by another poster is unhinged, unstable, and/or just an emotional juvenile.

#53 | Posted by eberly at 2026-09-02 11:58 AM | Reply

"you're doing a terrible job of ignoring what I post."

You got my "attention". Even it was only to use it to make a joke.

I didn't even disagree with you.

Yet you are still not happy.

Poor thing.

#54 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-09-02 12:02 PM | Reply

-You got my "attention".

Yes, just like I do every time I post here.

you can't help yourself. You have zero control.

#55 | Posted by eberly at 2026-09-02 12:03 PM | Reply

"Yes, just like I do every time I post here."

lol

Someone is really full of themselves today!

Maybe YOU need to skip your yer testosterone shot today.

#56 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-09-02 12:06 PM | Reply

-Wow, how many times is Donner gonna mention testosterone shots?

And inserting his own obvious health challenges into this discussion is not a good idea.

Why is donner making it about gender/sex and masculinity?

I was referring to being an adult without all the emotional issues.

He's making it about masculinity.

revealing......

#57 | Posted by eberly at 2026-09-02 12:12 PM | Reply

Wow, how many times is Donner gonna mention testosterone shots?

Wow. Two whole times! Does it bug you?

Let's go for more! You might just be deficient!

So sorry if that hurts your FEELING. I was thinking you might have too much but .. Perhaps you don't have enough to operate at your best?

Pete Hegseth can mention it twice in the same sentence!

I'm obviously not that good.

"I'm authorizing a new screening program for testosterone deficiency for our service members, ensuring you have the right testosterone levels to operate at your absolute best."
Whiskey Pete

#58 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-09-02 12:20 PM | Reply

-Does it bug you?

Of course not. I don't take those shots....or any shots....or any medication of any kind. Ibuprofen after walking 18 holes occasionally.

#59 | Posted by eberly at 2026-09-02 12:26 PM | Reply