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    1. Matt Lewis‏Verified account @mattklewis Oct 10

      As someone who spent the better part of a decade chronicling & lamenting the rise of what came to be called “Trumpism” on the Right, it’s worth pointing out that two of the many contributing factors to this were (a) liberal media bias, and (b) the radicalization of the Left.

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    2. Matt Lewis‏Verified account @mattklewis Oct 10

      I was willing to call out the uncivil and unseemly behavior on “my side.” But many of my friends in the media are not willing to call a mob a mob.

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    3. bill from tha hill‏ @stillabill Oct 10
      Replying to @mattklewis

      We should do more to preserve distinction. If that’s a mob, what’s the word for Charlottesville? Serious question here as we watch all fact and truth slip from our grasps—i don’t think willful conflation of terminology is helpful.

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    4. Matt Lewis‏Verified account @mattklewis Oct 10
      Replying to @stillabill

      What liberals did these last couple of weeks fits the textbook definition of the word.

      98 replies 16 retweets 269 likes
    5. Chris Wilkinson‏ @wilkinson_chris Oct 10
      Replying to @mattklewis @stillabill

      It is one narrow definition. But you know as well as anyone, Matt, that "mob" carries significant connotations related to violence. Continuing to describe protestors as a mob is intended only to instil fear and to escalate emotions on "your side".

      30 replies 4 retweets 187 likes
      Matt Lewis‏Verified account @mattklewis Oct 10
      Replying to @wilkinson_chris @stillabill

      No, it is intended to use a precise word in the English language that is (by definition) 100 percent correct.

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        2. ⓕ‏ @effdot Oct 10
          Replying to @mattklewis @wilkinson_chris @stillabill

          mob /mäb/noun 1. a large crowd of people, especially one that is disorderly and intent on causing trouble or violence. There was nothing disorderly about the protests, and there was no intent to cause violence. This was what women had to do in order to be heard.

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        3. ⓕ‏ @effdot Oct 10
          Replying to @effdot @mattklewis and

          I think @mattklewis does hit on something critical about modern conservatism, though -- it's a political movement completely devoid of responsibility and accountability. The people who adhere to this amoral philosophy are incapable of owning their own policies and decisions.

          17 replies 7 retweets 132 likes
        4. Paul M Winters‏ @RealPaulWinters Oct 10
          Replying to @effdot @mattklewis and

          You gonna take responsibility & accountably for your mates on the Left who pull this kinda crap with impunity?pic.twitter.com/aZJPvWfLb2

          3 replies 6 retweets 42 likes
        5. Michael Cunningham‏ @MCunninghamAJC Oct 10
          Replying to @RealPaulWinters @effdot and

          https://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2018/09/12/study-shows-two-thirds-us-terrorism-tied-right-wing-extremists …

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        6. Nancy Paula Cobear  🐻‏ @just8anapple Oct 10
          Replying to @MCunninghamAJC @RealPaulWinters and

          splc? Really? They're paying out millions for defaming people, including a Brittish Muslim man.https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2018/06/20/southern-poverty-law-center-pays-3-4m-to-resolve-defamation-case/ …

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        7. Michael Cunningham‏ @MCunninghamAJC Oct 10
          Replying to @just8anapple @RealPaulWinters and

          pic.twitter.com/gSw8RBH2EI

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        2. Dr ola‏ @olarchi Oct 10
          Replying to @mattklewis @wilkinson_chris

          pic.twitter.com/zOP0wEijA5

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        3. Nunzio B.  🚴🏽‍♂️ 🌈 💫‏ @NunzioReal Oct 10
          Replying to @olarchi @mattklewis and

          Now THAT’S a mob.

          1 reply 0 retweets 11 likes
        4. Yawn‏ @YawnDogg Oct 10
          Replying to @NunzioReal @olarchi and

          With ties to the mob

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        2. Violette Boyko‏ @VioletteBoyko Oct 10
          Replying to @mattklewis @wilkinson_chris @stillabill

          Disgraceful that you are trying to frame American citizens exercising their right to protest as a "mob". Republicans, led by a criminal, have spent 2 years spitting on democratic norms, cheering on cruelty and engaging in corruption. You thought there would be no consequences?

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        3. matt‏ @clgmatt Oct 10
          Replying to @VioletteBoyko @mattklewis and

          So when protestors just several days ago illegally shut down traffic, hurled racial insults, and threatened innocent civilians in Portland, was that simply exercising their right to protest?

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        2. member of the mob of real solutions! Vote Blue!‏ @Sullivanandkids Oct 10
          Replying to @mattklewis @wilkinson_chris @stillabill

          And your party uses these fear tactics to never have to deal with real issues! 1 out of every 5 women is sexually assaulted. Out of 1000 only 300 ever report. 2-10% of accusations end up being false. It’s a problem and we are angry that your party chose to make men the victims!

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        3. #StopTheLockHerUpMob  🇺🇸  🌈  🌊‏ @VettingBernie Oct 10
          Replying to @Sullivanandkids @mattklewis and

          Tyrant Trump's #LockHerUp mob, which killed Heather Heyer at Charlottesville, now targeting Feinstein, after targeting Rep. Waters, Dr. Ford, Hillary. The violently angry, corrupt, vote suppressing, Republican status quo is scary. #VoteBlue #Hillary2020 🇺🇸https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/410681-trump-rally-crowd-chants-lock-her-up-about-feinstein …

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        2. Chris Wilkinson‏ @wilkinson_chris Oct 10
          Replying to @mattklewis @stillabill

          mob: a large crowd of people, especially one that is disorderly and intent on causing trouble or violence You know you're playing up the violence angle. Why not just stick with "protesters". It's a precise word that is 100% correct.

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        3. M3Mets‏ @M3Mets Oct 10
          Replying to @wilkinson_chris @mattklewis @stillabill

          Protestors don’t force you out of a restaurant while you are eating or bang on the doors of the Supreme Court. You should never be frightened or worried for your safety by a protestor. That is not the case here.

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        4. Chris Wilkinson‏ @wilkinson_chris Oct 10
          Replying to @M3Mets @mattklewis @stillabill

          I don't support chasing anyone out of a restaurant. No one should be made to feel unsafe.

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        1. C.M.Lewis‏ @cmlct Oct 10
          Replying to @mattklewis @wilkinson_chris @stillabill

          You’re making excuses and trying to rationalize. You are wrong and you know it. Be man enough to say that you are wrong and the word mob does indeed have a negative if not violent connotation.

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        2. Christi Graybill‏ @Gockomo Oct 10
          Replying to @mattklewis @wilkinson_chris @stillabill

          There's an implied threat of violence using rhetoric like the word mob. As in "Grab your torch and pitchfork!" or "She's a witch. Burn her!" I don't count begging senators to listen to stories of assault and rape, forcing them to look in the eyes of victims before they make...

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        3. Christi Graybill‏ @Gockomo Oct 10
          Replying to @Gockomo @mattklewis and

          I don't agree with any tactic that makes people feel unsafe. I do agree with tactics that make people uncomfortable, like the woman asking to be looked in the eyes, because it forces leadership to see us as humans....which they seem to have a tough time doing on their own.

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