1 in 6 Americans preparing for election by buying guns; half expect violence
One of the sicknesses of our society is the gun culture.
“Sixteen percent of Americans plan on buying a gun as a result of the upcoming election,” said a press release Thursday from Elementum, “the real-time supply chain platform company, who polled 2,000 Americans from October 20-24 and found that among those living in the South, 19 percent will buy guns and among Gen Xers, the number is nearly 23 percent, especially among women, 24 percent.”
Wrapping oneself in the flag and taking up arms is a staple of the far-right militia-embracing fringe. But the urge has found a new home in the Trump campaign, led by a presidential candidate who says the vote will be stolen unless he wins, a manager who publishes bomb-throwing Breitbart News, and backers who get their “news” from even more extreme sources like conspiracist Alex Jones of InfoWars.
Just this week, conservative talk radio hosts like Joe Walsh, the former Illinois congressman-turned-AM shouter, were promoting this militant line. “On November 8, I’m voting for Trump. On November 9, if Trump loses, I’m grabbing my musket,” Walsh tweeted.
When CNN’s Jake Tapper tweeted back, “#WalshFreedom what exactly does that mean?” the self-styled revolutionary replied, “Protesting… Acts of civil disobedience. Doing what it takes to get our country back.”
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10 responses to 1 in 6 Americans preparing for election by buying guns; half expect violence
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oldfart October 29th, 2016 at 13:56
I’m expecting a noticeable increase in “tragic gun cleaning accidents”.
Buford2k11 October 29th, 2016 at 13:56
what fools…if they aren’t up armored by now, a sale at Walmart won’t help…I have all I need…and I know where to go to get more…but, BUT…I will let the Feds deal with it…
Obewon October 29th, 2016 at 14:15
A record low 22% own one or more guns in the USA today. While 3% of Americans own half our 265 M guns, averaging 17 guns each. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/09/22/study-guns-owners-violence/90858752/
22 percent of Americans personally own a firearm, down from a high of 31 percent in 1985. http://www.newsweek.com/us-gun-ownership-declines-312822 https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/81ced62ddd1896a48e06181c0dbaaf3c79cc5b6a06fccafba089f7ded4fe08ae.png
Warman1138 October 29th, 2016 at 15:59
Lemmings.
bpollen October 29th, 2016 at 16:48
“…and the forecast for tonight is… dark with gathering light ’til morning.”
“OMG! I need more gunz!”
amersham1046 October 29th, 2016 at 17:56
And on November 9th, the sun will come up bird will sing and it will just be another very normal morning for most Americans (remember Jan 1 2000)
amersham1046 October 29th, 2016 at 20:19
Bearing arms is something else: a privilege. And privileges are contingent on meeting reasonable standards of care and respect for others’ right to life–
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/oct/29/gun-ownership-is-not-a-human-right
King George October 30th, 2016 at 14:49
“…the RIGHT to keep and BEAR arms shall not be infringed.”
Nothing bout privileges there.
granpa.usthai October 29th, 2016 at 23:45
Osama bin Laden called for violence against America , and was hunted down and killed as promised by POTUS Obama.
trump and his deplorables have done nothing but promised violence if they don’t get what they want (much the same way as the Bundy radical white conservative christian terrorist) and still is treated as though he may become the next POTUS.
Thank you very much corrupt FBI and of course, we know you’re not racist in the slightest (wink wink, nod nod).
Foundryman October 30th, 2016 at 14:29
If any violence occurs against anyone, then ALL these paranoid right wing nuts should be held accountable. They should all be grouped into one terror cell with common motives. But of course if Trump wins, they will deputized and welcomed as heroes.