.@jonathanchait The point of my essay was to point out inconsistencies in the prevailing liberal critique of Trump, NOT to justify violence.
OK. You recognize that I was not making a case for anti-Trump violence though, correct?
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Well, it's saying it's justified if you see Trump as a serious threat to democracy. You're questioning that premise.
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I'm questioning that liberals are fully committed to the logical consequences of the premise they purport to believe.
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There is no inconsistency in opposing violent rhetoric and/or violence by Trump, his supporters, and his opponents.
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It does not follow logically that if think Trump/supporters promote bad actions, others should do same to him +them.
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