It’s not a shock that some Americans believe armed rebellion may be necessary in the near future, but 44 percent of self-identified Republicans is an alarming number.
via TPM
Three in 10 registered American voters believe an armed rebellion might be necessary in the next few years, according to the results of a staggering poll released Wednesday by Fairleigh Dickinson University’s PublicMind. [...]
Eighteen percent of Democrats said an armed revolt “might be necessary,” as compared to 27 percent of independents and 44 percent of Republicans. Support levels were similar among males and females but higher among less educated voters.
The poll also found that 25 percent of voters believe the American public is being lied to about the Sandy Hook elementary school shooting by people seeking to promote a political agenda. An additional 11 percent said they weren’t sure.
It stands to reason that the rhetoric seen and heard on Fox News, Hate Radio, and even inside the halls of Congress from the likes of Louie Gohmert, Jim Inhofe, Ted Cruz, Rand Paul and the rest of the Crackpot Caucus has influenced the results of this poll.
They’re irresponsible and their rhetoric could be lethal.