Hillary Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham ClintonConservatives, take back the franchise with proxy voting Trump Jr. hits Howard Stern for going 'establishment,' 'acting like Hillary' Hillicon Valley: Experts raise security concerns about online voting | Musk finds supporter in Trump | Officials warn that Chinese hackers targeting COVID-19 research groups MORE is condemning armed protests calling for the end to stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus pandemic, calling the demonstrations "domestic terrorism."
"Armed men storming a legislature to disrupt its democratic proceedings is domestic terrorism. It cannot be tolerated," Clinton tweeted Friday.
Armed men storming a legislature to disrupt its democratic proceedings is domestic terrorism. It cannot be tolerated.https://t.co/NcCFgA5COE — Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) May 15, 2020
Her tweet linked to an article by Newsweek about Michigan choosing to close down its Capitol and cancel its legislative session after armed protests and death threats to Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
On Thursday, armed protesters had gathered outside the state Capitol for planned "judgment day" demonstrations against the state's stay-at-home order, which opponents have demanded be lifted businesses and the economy suffer during the pandemic.
Some 200 protesters turned out for Thursday's event, where one demonstrator was seen carrying an American flag with a doll hanging by a noose. The event mirrored a similar protest at the end of April, during which hundreds of protesters — many armed with rifles — entered the Capitol.
One man is reportedly facing charges over death threats to Whitmer, and Newsweek reports there have been posts online calling to lynch her as well as suggestions to crowdfund for a hitman.
VermInvasion on May 15th, 2020 at 21:33 UTC »
Just a reminder that Ronald Reagan, when confronted with a few black armed protesters at the California state capitol, he shit himself and imposed severe restrictions on guns.
Zbignich on May 15th, 2020 at 21:13 UTC »
Straight from the dictionary.
ter·ror·ism
/ˈterəˌrizəm/
noun
the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.
hildebrand_rarity on May 15th, 2020 at 21:10 UTC »
It is but because they are white apparently they get a pass.