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X @Bloomberg
Bloomberg· 2025-10-08 11:05
A judge’s home caught fire — and while arson isn’t suspected, the public instantly assumed political violence. That’s how extreme the rhetoric about the judiciary has become, writes @MaryEllenKlas (via @opinion) https://t.co/v4glWAfN8G ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-10-08 02:40
Fewer than one in ten Americans say they support political violence, with little difference between left and right. That leaves potentially millions willing to condone violence—and some proportion of them willing to commit it—in a country awash with guns https://t.co/iOc2HGwfOx ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-10-07 01:40
Fewer than one in ten Americans say they support political violence, with little difference between left and right. That leaves potentially millions willing to condone violence—and some proportion of them willing to commit it—in a country awash with guns https://t.co/hk0GDuXlU0 ...
SEPTEMBER HARVARD CAPS / HARRIS POLL: 70% OF VOTERS OPPOSE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN, WITH 65% IN FAVOR OF DEMOCRATIC CONCESSIONS
Prnewswire· 2025-10-06 13:28
Core Insights - President Donald Trump's job approval rating remains steady at 46%, with higher approval for handling crime (50%) and immigration (49%), but lower for inflation (40%) and trade policy (40%) [2][6] - Congressional approval has dropped to 32%, a decrease of 5 percentage points from the previous month [6] - A significant majority of voters (70%) oppose a government shutdown, with 53% blaming Republicans for the situation [5][11] Economic Outlook - 65% of voters believe inflation is above 3%, with 56% feeling the economy is shrinking [4][6] - 40% of voters think the country is on the right track, stable from last month, while 34% feel their personal financial situation is improving [6] - 43% of voters identify inflation as their most pressing personal issue, a decrease of 4 percentage points [6] Political Climate - 75% of voters believe current political rhetoric is too extreme, contributing to political violence [7][11] - 56% of voters think that leadership focused on unity could help bring the country together [11] - 58% of voters feel Trump's rhetoric is too extreme, with similar sentiments towards leading politicians from both parties [11] Public Sentiment on Policies - 78% of voters prefer free enterprise over socialism, with a notable majority across various demographics [10] - 71% support the destruction of boats carrying drugs from South America [9] - 56% of voters support Trump's Gaza peace plan, with 70% backing it after learning of support from major Arab governments [13][16] Views on the American Dream - 38% of voters believe they will never achieve the American Dream, while 34% think they will eventually live it [16] - 71% of voters prioritize having a family over economic success, with 78% expressing a desire to have children [16]
X @Nick Szabo
Nick Szabo· 2025-10-05 23:52
RT Steve Stewart-Williams (@SteveStuWill)New survey reveals 1 in 3 younger Americans support political violence, with highest rates among very liberal respondents and those with graduate degrees.[Link below.] https://t.co/ZaqK9m54cm ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-10-04 03:40
Fewer than one in ten Americans say they support political violence, with little difference between left and right. That leaves potentially millions willing to condone violence—and some proportion of them willing to commit it—in a country awash with guns https://t.co/5Zk5oN2Gom ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-10-03 02:40
Fewer than one in ten Americans say they support political violence, with little difference between left and right. That leaves potentially millions willing to condone violence—and some proportion of them willing to commit it—in a country awash with guns https://t.co/P7FG2hDHOv ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-10-01 21:40
Fewer than one in ten Americans say they support political violence, with little difference between left and right. That leaves potentially millions willing to condone violence—and some proportion of them willing to commit it—in a country awash with guns https://t.co/lVEpJo5IDO ...
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The Economist· 2025-09-29 14:40
Fewer than one in ten Americans say they support political violence, with little difference between left and right. That leaves potentially millions willing to condone violence—and some proportion of them willing to commit it—in a country awash with guns https://t.co/a3p2fmUbJw ...
Surveillance video shows the moment a van is hit outside a Dallas ICE facility
NBC News· 2025-09-26 02:10
Incident Summary - Shooting at Dallas ICE facility, shooter acted alone, motivated by hatred for the federal government [1] - Shooter intended to maximize lethality against ICE personnel and property damage, while minimizing collateral damage [2][3] - One detainee died, two others critically injured [6] Shooter's Motives - Handwritten notes expressed hatred for ICE, referring to their job as "human trafficking" and a "dirty paycheck" [9][10] - Shooter aimed to instill "real terror" among ICE agents [10] - Authorities characterize the shooting as a politically motivated act of terrorism [10] Evidence and Investigation - FBI found handwritten notes corroborating the political motive [9] - Surveillance video shows detainees exiting the van, some injured, and agents attempting rescue under gunfire [4][5][7]