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In the aftermath of Trump’s indictment, several good articles were written about right-wing calls for violence on fringe platforms. But in my latest piece, I focused on mainstream Republicans who are promoting violence, declaring war, and calling on people to take up arms & organize militias.

The findings were alarming — and left me w/ the impression that they believe the war has already begun.
https://weaponizedspaces.substack.com/p/declaration-of-war-right-wing-calls?utm_source=twitter&sd=pf

'Declaration of War': Right-wing calls for violence are coming from the mainstream

Post-indictment calls for violence aren't just coming from the fringe — they're also coming from mainstream right-wing figures. And they're on the rise.

Weaponized

Your politicians call abortion murder but then pay for their mistresses' abortions.

You slander gay and trans people as groomers but refuse to hold the real groomers in your own party accountable.

Pharisees.

You have heard the shrieks of children dying in their classrooms yet make it easier for killers to get guns.

You claim to love Jesus, an immigrant, but pass hateful laws against immigrants.

You are fake.

Texas is better than you - that's why you don't want us to vote. 2/2

VP Harris meets 'Tennessee Three,' as President Biden invites them to White House https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/04/07/kamala-harris-nashville-lawmakers-expelled-gun-violence/8491680895630/
VP Kamala Harris to go to Tennessee to meet expelled lawmakers, other Democrats - UPI.com

Vice President Kamala Harris plans to visit Nashville, Tennessee, to meet with two Democratic state representatives who were expelled from the legislature for protesting gun violence on the House floor.

UPI
“Today’s unprecedented decision threatens the rights of women nationwide to make decisions about their health care and the ability to access medication prescribed to them by their doctors.” - VP Kamala Harris in a statement https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/04/07/statement-from-vice-president-harris-on-decision-in-alliance-for-hippocratic-medicine-v-fda/
Statement from Vice President Harris on Decision in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA | The White House

Today’s unprecedented decision threatens the rights of women nationwide to make decisions about their health care and the ability to access medication prescribed to them by their doctors. Simply put: this decision undermines the FDA’s ability to approve safe and effective medications—from chemotherapy drugs, to asthma medicine, to blood pressure pills, to insulin—based on science,…

The White House

“Majority of #Nashville council members say they will vote to reinstate expelled legislator

At least 23 members of the Metropolitan Council vowed to send Justin Jones back to his seat in the Tennessee Legislature after he was expelled following protests over gun violence.”

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/majority-nashville-council-members-say-will-vote-reinstate-expelled-le-rcna78706

Majority of Nashville council members say they will vote to reinstate expelled legislator

A majority of Nashville council members will vote to reinstate Rep. Justin Jones to the Tennessee legislature after he was expelled for protesting gun violence.

NBC News

Check out this article from USA TODAY:

VP Harris meets with 'Tennessee Three' in surprise visit to Nashville after expulsions over gun protests

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/04/07/tennessee-house-expulsion-kamala-harris-meet-ousted-members/11621736002/

VP Harris meets with 'Tennessee Three' in surprise visit to Nashville after expulsions over gun protests

Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise visit to Nashville, where she met with the Tennessee Democrats expelled over gun protests.

USA TODAY

MAGA Values...

Attacking our Capitol: "Patriotism!"

Speaking out to save children's lives: "Insurrection!"

Gunshots fired at home of TN Holler founder https://t.co/CxdwdiiGCE
Gunshots fired at home of TN Holler founder

He said shots were fired into his home on Saturday night.

Axios Nashville
RT @DianneG
A Nashville City Councilman Freddie O'Connell just told my colleague @Ryanyoungnews that the council will meet on Monday and plans to vote to send Justin Jones (@brotherjones_) right back to the Tennessee House.
@SteveRogers @sugaree @PeterQuill The 2 Black representatives they’ve expelled will be elevated. We will all elevate them.