Beck on Radio: Democrats are asking "What do we need to do to get these people to KILL US?"

[berni_mccoy]

Just now aired on Hardball.

So, Glenn, it's blame the victim time. Democrats are asking for it.

Is that it?

The leaders of the GOP openly instigate some of the most violent rhetoric on Democrats in a COORDINATED ATTACK (see here: http://journals.democraticunderground.com/berni_mccoy/967 ) and according to you and Eric Cantor, it's the DEMOCRATS FAULT!?!

I should have guessed you were all about blaming the victim.

[emulatorloo]

1. It is the talking point -- "Gingrich blames Democrats for rising tide of threats, violence"

sabra posted this here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x4319993

Gingrich blames Democrats for rising tide of threats, violence


Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution

At a press conference this morning in Buckhead, former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich was asked about the acts of violence directed at the offices of Democratic congressmen and the threats of violence and death directed at their persons.

At first, Gingrich was blunt in his condemnation, saying there was no place for it in American politics. “I oppose anybody using vile language, making threats,” he said. “The right way in America, if you disagree, is to win an election.”

However, when Gingrich was asked whether GOP leaders ought to speak out against the violence, he brushed the suggestion aside and in fact blamed Democrats for bringing it upon themselves.

“I think there’s something very disingenuous with the Democrat leaders who attack the Tea Party movement, who refuse to hold town hall meetings, who refuse to go back home, who kept the Congress locked up in Washington, and are now shocked that people are angry,” Gingrich said. “I think the Democratic leadership has to take some real responsibility (for choosing) to use corrupt tactics that bought votes, that bullied people and as a result has enraged much of the American people. And I think it would be nice for President Obama, Speaker Pelosi and Majority Leader Reid to take SOME responsibility for what THEIR actions have done to this country.”

More at http://blogs.ajc.com/jay-bookman-blog/2010/03/25/gingrich-blames-democrats-for-rising-tide-of-threats-violence/

[proud2BlibKansan]

2. Refuse to hold town hall meetings??

My congressman canceled his after receiving death threats. And the wingnuts are STILL criticizing him for it.

Talk about orchestrated.

[Webster Green]

11. So, the dems are keeping congress locked up?

Wow! Project much? :crazy:

[HughMoran]

3. Uggh, sometimes freedom of speech isn't pretty

:eyes:

[liberal_at_heart]

6. Freedom of speech does not include inciting violence

[HughMoran]

7. Yes, but if I get angry and suggest they be arrested, well, you know the rest of the story...

There is a large gap between free speech and inciting violence, and the point at which one becomes the other is a point of much contention.

[Cass]

4. This is insane. Unfortunately the mushheads that listen to his drivel will eat this up.

[chill_wind]

5. Really, I think he's become certifiably insane. n/t

[emulatorloo]

8. It is a lame CYA move, since Beck has been inciting violence against Dems on that crazy show of his

"It isn't my fault, the DEMS want to be killed!"

[opihimoimoi]

9. These MFKR GOPIIACS.....They are Below the TRIBAL LEVEL....

Its the BUTCHERY? WHAT IS IT? BLOOD?

TRIBAL IDIOTS WITH NON HUMAN TRAITS

[Scurrilous]

10. K & R

:thumbsup:

[Bonhomme Richard]

12. Republicans have always been about blaming the victims. n/t

[BreweryYardRat]

13. I think that actually might qualify as incitement.

DU Lawyers, what do you think?