If, as many claim, Trump is a profound fascistic threat, then extraordinary protest tactics -- even violent tactics -- would be warranted.
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If the extreme tactics are unwarranted, then the portrayal of Trump as this world-altering menace also must be unwarranted.
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The way some people talk about Trump -- literal fascist tyrant -- *the most* extreme tactics could be warranted. Like, arresting Trump.
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The point is not to endorse one tactic or another, but to note the logical inconsistencies in the way lots of people are framing this.
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confronting him in a way that makes his victory more likely. Simple q: does stuff like this make trump more or less likely to win?
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The potential political impact 6 months from now isn't the operative consideration if you find the tactics justified.
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I don't think throwing eggs and bottles at *people who support Trump* really counts as legit protest
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Unless you believe that violent protests against his supporters only serves to endear more people to Trump
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@JonathanCohn It's not logically inconsistent to believe Trump & supporters are dangerous AND to oppose assaulting them.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@randyprine. Trump is a real & palpable danger. Nothing would make him happier than to have whites fighting POC in the streets.
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as Obama said, don't boo... Vote!
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Full pacifism (for the state too) with all out non-violent resistance, support violent resisters, or drop the "fascism" rhetoric.
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If I had a time machine, I'd go back in time and peacefully cast a vote against Hitler.
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True. Sadly those who are wouldn't get your point
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