Has anyone considered the possibility of violence/rioting when Obama wins?

[sampsonblk]

I have been following some of the right-wing blogs and they're getting pretty angry. Its like the government belongs in their hands or something.

They are crazy!

[donco6]

1. Ever seen a Freeper rally?

After all 12 of them are done marching, there's two dozen left to sweep up the popsicle sticks.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

7. And Those Are The Ones Who Ventured Out Of Their Mom's Basements

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[pnorman]

18. Here's an example from few years ago:

pnorman

[donco6]

21. That graphic says it all. n/t

[Iwasthere]

2. Yep

Fortunatly B* has been training the military on the streets of USA lately. We have troops to quell these repukes uprisings!!

[soothsayer]

3. No. We all sat on our hands when the election was handed over to bush, so I doubt it very much.

I think it's the fluoride in the water, which is said to make folks passive. It's the only reason I can see why we have all let this happen to our country.

[Iwasthere]

4. I have thought the same thing

It HAS to be something in the water, or air. Maybe there is some truth to the Chem trails produced from planes.

[kerry-is-my-prez]

26. The only thing that could cause most people to riot is turning off their cable.

we've gotten fat and lazy as a country.

[rcrush]

22. Thats a relief

I thought it was all the pot I smoke.

[colonel odis]

5. they don't have the spine to march or do things in the open.

but there will be a collective hissy fit. vandalism, torn up obama signs, shouts at people wearing obama t-shirts.

[jazzjunkysue]

6. In some neighborhoods, they'll see an uptick in racially motivated assaults

and I wouldn't want to park my car in some places with my Obama sticker on it.

I've had police threaten me in public for having a Kerry sticker.

If my kids were black I'd keep a careful watch on them for a while, because some people are really going to use this as an excuse for acting on their own inner rage.

[firedupdem]

13. I'm black in an all white kind of rural town...I've already told my

son if he feels the least bit uncomfortable anywhere at anytime to call me immediately!

[jazzjunkysue]

24. It will be the obvious hoodlums: The marginal nut cases. Most people

will either be awakened or keep their resentment to themselves.

At my school, I'm sure we'll have a few quotable statements and possibly some colorful graffitti. But we're not known for violent attacks.

I actually know a couple of bigots on staff who will have a funny look on their faces, trying to keep it bottled up.

[yardwork]

23. We're already seeing an increase in racially motivated hate crimes.

[izzie]

8. And if he does not win?

Oh please lets count the votes. I have been through 2000 and 2004 so I count on not one thing until the fat lady sings and votes.

[DeepBlueC]

9. I doubt it

[mattvermont]

10. what if he loses?? nt

[sampsonblk]

16. That could get ugly-nt

[Greyhound]

11. Yes, but I though it would be better to give him a chance to try some stuff, first. n/t

:rofl::kick::rofl:

[Gman]

12. It's hard to riot without breaking a nail

I've got this image of a couple of Christian Dior dressed white women with expensive jewelry jacking a big screen TV. Or Biff and Josh with their sweaters tied around their neck looting the Old Navy.

[sui generis]

14. better yet

has anyone considered the reality of riots if Obama loses . . . and Palin becomes president because McCain croaks on election night?

It would be the closest thing to civil war we've had in a very very long time -

[IDemo]

15. Their howls will fill the air

The stale pizza tinged air of mothers' basements all across America, that is.

[my2sense]

17. I think it is a very real possibility

These folks are losing their damn minds and stirring up resentment and hate amongst the "slow folk". I think all liberals & non-whites need to be extremely careful when Obama wins this thing. There will be some heads exploding on November 5th and if this thing is contested it will be even worse as they will feel like the white house was stolen by a brother.

[sampsonblk]

19. I am going to rub it in, no matter what they say

So I guess we'll have to let the chips fall where they may. I am already working on my "Get over it" T-shirt to go along with my "Our President" one.

[SmileyRose]

20. Yes, I've considered it and I'm very concerned.

I just really hope they don't bring this to MY neighborhood.

[yardwork]

25. It will take them months to get the details organized, you'll see them coming a mile away...

[SmileyRose]

27. yeah, if I see semi after semi of portolets I know there will at least 2 protesters showing up.

[OneBlueSky]

28. no, those kinds of people don't have the balls for collective action . . .

I'm much more concerned that one of them becomes the "lone nut" that the media will headline after s/he does something really stupid . . . and really bad . . .

[phillysuse]

29. I'm more worried about violence/rioting if McCain

and the voting machines steal this election.

And I may have to be one of the violent/rioting people myself.