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In reply to the discussion: Secret Service says number of threats against president 'overwhelming' [View all]vanlassie
(5,663 posts)61. Does anyone think they might have switched venues for
the president's speech because of some kind of threat?
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Secret Service says number of threats against president 'overwhelming' [View all]
babylonsister
Sep 2012
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Before this year, threats against Obama were already running FOUR (4) times previous Presidents. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Sep 2012
#4
the people who I know who are intolerant of others is pretty much the folks who claim to be religous
madokie
Sep 2012
#47
I totally agree with your opinion: Bigots hide behind religious rhetoric that they probably don't
lindysalsagal
Sep 2012
#51
Well, I'm not shocked to see that the Seattle office has their hands full.
progressivebydesign
Sep 2012
#46
Those on the other side don't take responsibility for "whipping" them up either.
Historic NY
Sep 2012
#11
Of course the racism is a key factor, but don't underestimate the intensity of the hatred on...
CBHagman
Sep 2012
#18
When baby bush was in office, remember people being arrested because they had a slogan
LibGranny
Sep 2012
#21
YES!! I cannot believe that the msm actually made excuses for her after Gabby was shot.
jillan
Sep 2012
#56
How heartbreaking. The "right" and their 24/7 hate machine has consequences.
progressivebydesign
Sep 2012
#43
GOP hate & fear mongering is worstening a bad situation. Let's face it they stir the pot inviting
mother earth
Sep 2012
#52