VP Harris calling out Republicans for what they are: extremists.

[kpete]

These extremist so-called leaders fought against raising your pay … These extremist so-called leaders refuse to keep assault weapons off our streets and out of our classrooms and tried to silence your voice through your union …

While you work hard to teach the principles of liberty and freedom in your classroom, these so-called leaders are taking freedoms away: freedom away from women and the freedom to make decisions over their own bodies; freedom away from a kindergarten-to-third-grade teacher in Florida to love openly and with pride; and away from every American as they intentionally try to make it more difficult for folks to vote.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/07/06/kamala-harris-democrats-should-listen-and-follow-her-example/?utm_campaign=wp_follow_jennifer_rubin&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&wpisrc=nl-jenniferrubin&carta-url=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.washingtonpost.com%2Fcar-ln-tr%2F374c5cc%2F62c5b41dcfe8a21601d89c63%2F5a06a0349bbc0f564911750b%2F5%2F16%2F62c5b41dcfe8a21601d89c63&wp_cu=62d1ef409449a597c91e61d3806d8798%7C6c7894a0-4609-11e0-a478-1231380f446b

[katmondoo]

1. Good for her. The first time we have heard the hard truth from a high official.

[onetexan]

14. Spot on!! K&R

[gratuitous]

2. In addition to being a good descriptive, it's true

Republicans are enacting a very extremist agenda, and Democrats ought not be shy about pointing that out. We hold the majority opinion on issue after issue, and having a platform full of popular ideas and programs would seem to be an advantage. Especially when it's put up against the extremist (there's that word!) program the Republicans are currently executing and advocating for.

[RKP5637]

4. The democrats need to get really hard-nosed and say loudly and clearly what the GOP has become! n/t

[RKP5637]

3. Exactly!!! Extremists ... and domestic terrorists. The GOP is now a Terrorist Operation. n/t

[Tetrachloride]

5. Calling out doesn't do much. Confrontation is the first

tangible step.

[usonian]

6. We are clearly seeing domestic terrorism and its advocacy. Hate crimes top the list.

Slippery slope to allow any.
They all must be slapped down.

Russian strategy to divide and destroy the United States:

Normalize hate and violence.
Stochastic terrorism.
Bring down elected government and democratic processes.
This was also seen in 30’s Germany

[LonePirate]

7. More of this, please!

[Initech]

8. The GOP has turned this country into the ones we once declared war against.

Are we being occupied by a minority group of completely deranged militant right wing religious fundamentalist extremists out for absolute power? Yes.

Are there domestic terrorist groups wandering our streets? Yes.

Can we not go anywhere safely without fear of being in a terrorist attack? Yes.

Are uber patriots completely fucking up what it means to be patriotic? Yes.

Yup, thanks to Trump and the GOP, the US is now officially a shithole country. Thanks, fuckers.

[duckworth969]

9. Spot on Harris

“ Do not throw up our hands when it is a time to roll up our sleeves.”

Hell yes!

[Novara]

10. I wonder if she is being more outspoken lately ...

... to clue in other Dems that hey, it's a good thing to tell the brutal truth to the public.

Or if she and Joe have talked about it and are thinking of having her run in 2024 instead of him. Increasing her visibility would be a good thing.

This is purely speculation on my part.

[Hotler]

11. Authoritarian, extremist, how about being blunt and start calling them fascist. nt

[Hermit-The-Prog]

12. When she gets mad, she gets even better. Love to see her fired up.

Many of us tend toward incoherency, at least verbally, when we get mad. VP Harris seems to go the other way -- hyper-alert, clear, and logical.

[Johnny2X2X]

13. Extremism!

That is in fact the apt term and one we should be using over and over.

[NullTuples]

15. Odd way to spell, "Terrorists" or "Fascists" but okay, we can run with it.

I've met cosplay enthusiasts and sports team enthusiasts who are extremists; it's not an inherently bad thing. Once I even met an adrenaline junkie that I'd term an extremist compared to ordinary folk.

[dlk]

16. Across the country, Republicans are encouraging & enabling citizens to act as vigilantes

From the top down, Republicans are shredding our democracy. Whether it’s the extremists on the Supreme Court gutting the Constitution, activating vigilantes against pregnant women or terrorizing election workers, they have a comprehensive plan that’s well- funded an well-organized. Without a doubt, this is the greatest threat our country has ever faced. It will take years of massive and dedicated efforts to root out this cancer.