23% of Americans support political violence ahead of the 2024 election, survey shows

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A PRRI survey out Wednesday shows that nearly a quarter of Americans support political violence heading into the 2024 presidential election, as an overwhelming majority believe democracy is at risk.

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MAGA on the far right and Progressives on the far left both trend to this thinking, but the far right are most like to act on it.

The far left that want violence are on the fringe of society, the far right that want violence are in Congress.

The left generally does violence to property. The right does violence to people. I know which one I think is worse.

I agree with that. Putting people in danger is not the way to do it. If you want civil unrest, do it in a manner where lives are not put at risk.

You guys are fuckin morons

Ah yea, because those in power totally listen to us plebs when we politely ask them if we can also have a decent life.

I think you're exactly right. The far right has many more people who support violence and their politicians are almost guaranteed to defend them.

The left was burning down whole city blocks during the summer of love but reddit must have censored that for you.

And the right tried to overthrow the country. Which matters more? Democracy or a foot locker?

Oh no! The economy! Nothing should ever prevent our oligarch overlords from massive profits!

Go back to Reddit Bernie bitch

lol no u

Who will pay for ur food stamps if the economy doesn’t keep on chugging?

The rich, as they should be now but aren’t because they’re allowed to use every loophole possible to not pay any taxes.

There are fundamental human rights to be allowed to eat, drink, sleep in a bed under a roof, and even have internet access. Do you think the underpaid, overworked masses can afford all that for everyone, or is it the people getting rich off their backs?

Please show us on the strawman where antifa touched you

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