It is both morally wrong and a poison to democracy.
We must all condemn it and repudiate it and do everything in our power to stop it.
Vance, Trumps VP pick, for choosing to make things worse at a very difficult time.
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An inclusive politics of compassion, empathy and community… is what we must recommit to now.
Today is not just some isolated incident,Vance wrote.
That rhetoric led directly to President Trumps attempted assassination.
Engaging in the work of democracy and peaceful persuasion is the opposite of inciting violence, he continued.
Its what we need more of, not less.
Speaking plainly about the specter of authoritarianism is not only our democratic right; its our civic duty.
We must all continue to do it.
Thats what we will continue to do here on this show.
Colbert opened his show with a pre-recorded cold open, without a studio audience present.
Not only is violence evil, it is useless, Colbert continued.
As I quoted, when Rep. Steve Scalise was shot, Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent.
Violence, or even calls for violence, invalidate any ideas.
And then I was like, Oh shit!
I am Jimmy Kimmel on Monday.
