The Left Calls Everything “Violent” Because It Works

Politics
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“Thanks to its dominance of the press, the academy, and the bureaucracy, the left has immense power to shape what is considered right and wrong, and what is considered normal or transgressive. In essence, the constant invocations of “violence” are a subconscious reminder to left-wing advocates to always maintain a posture of aggression. When you have the power to define reality, then you should define it such that your enemies are always the aggressors — always the ones engaging in “violence” — while even your most depraved act is one of self-defense.”

“So, if calling everything “violent” works for the left, does that mean well-meaning Americans should copy that tactic? No. Well-meaning Americans often make the mistake of thinking they win by simply imitating the left. This is how one gets Republican-led “criminal justice reform” and Mitt Romney marching with BLM.”

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Mitt Romney marching with BLM isn’t “imitating” the lefts tactic, it’s agreeing with it and joining it.
There’s something to be said for “fighting fire with fire”, especially if the accusations are true.
The left DOES engage in violence - so they SHOULD be accused of violence. And I would argue that they have been committing violence against us not only physically, as in the riots, but also in the sense of damaging our society through subversive ideological propaganda for over a century.

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Excellent and important points, Liz! Thanks!

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