Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Best take I've seen so far in regards to Trump's assassination attempt. [View all]forgotmylogin
(7,728 posts)33. I'd have more sympathy if he behaved like a normal shooting victim.
If they'd rushed him out of there and he'd gone quickly and seemed concerned, but the moment his adrenaline kicked in he was poised for the "tough guy gets shot but survives" photo op.
He and the MAGAts are going to blame this on "democrat rhetoric" but that's projection as Democrats aren't sending out ads with cross-hairs over people's faces and talking about "the coup will be bloodless...if they allow it" type of shit.
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
Recommendations
4 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):
52 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations

Best take I've seen so far in regards to Trump's assassination attempt. [View all]
demmiblue
Jul 2024
OP
Neither Biden nor Harris were on the bus, but there was an organized attempt to harass campaign staffers in Texas
Pinback
Jul 2024
#15
Most likely it's AI generated. I think the original is a tiktok that she posted to Twitter.
littlemissmartypants
Jul 2024
#23
That does not exclude a second possible shooter waiting for a second chance. So, her analysis was not really far off.
xocetaceans
Jul 2024
#26