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.

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

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        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.

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      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.

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

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

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

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                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?

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        People that witnessed an execution in the streets, by a government official, rioted. It should have been a universal anger among all citizens, especially the ones that constantly claim to be against government overreach.