A PRRI survey out Wednesday shows that nearly a quarter of Americans support political violence heading into the 2024 presidential election, as an overwhelming majority believe democracy is at risk.

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    MAGA on the far right and Progressives on the far left both trend to this thinking, but the far right are most like to act on it.

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      The far left that want violence are on the fringe of society, the far right that want violence are in Congress.

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        I agree with that. Putting people in danger is not the way to do it. If you want civil unrest, do it in a manner where lives are not put at risk.

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      I think you’re exactly right. The far right has many more people who support violence and their politicians are almost guaranteed to defend them.

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      The left was burning down whole city blocks during the summer of love but reddit must have censored that for you.

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        And the right tried to overthrow the country. Which matters more? Democracy or a foot locker?

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        Oh no! The economy! Nothing should ever prevent our oligarch overlords from massive profits!

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        People that witnessed an execution in the streets, by a government official, rioted. It should have been a universal anger among all citizens, especially the ones that constantly claim to be against government overreach.