Sharron "Second Amendment Remedies" Angle: Blaming me is "irresponsible, dangerous and ignorant"

[Amerigo Vespucci]

Sharron Angle Defends Inflammatory Rhetoric In Face Of Criticism

Posted: 01/12/11 11:00 AM

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/12/sharron-angle-defends-con_n_807911.html



Angle and her questionable choice of words -- such as floating "Second Amendment remedies" as a possible solution to use "when our government becomes tyrannical" -- landed back in the spotlight following the tragic shooting in Tucson, Ariz. last Saturday in which numerous victims were wounded or had their lives taken.

CNN reports that Angle released a statement on Wednesday condemning "all acts of violence," but dismissing criticism of her choice of words as dangerous.

"I condemn all acts of violence," said Angle. "The despicable act in Tucson is a horrifying and senseless tragedy, and should be condemned as a single act of violence, by a single unstable individual."

"Expanding the context of the attack to blame and to infringe upon the people's Constitutional liberties is both dangerous and ignorant," she said. "The irresponsible assignment of blame to me, Sarah Palin or the Tea Party movement by commentators and elected officials puts all who gather to redress grievances in danger."

[SharonAnn]

1. No, blaming her is accurate.

When she talked about using "Second Amendment remedies" last fall, I was shocked. I said to my neighbor, "She's saying that if they lose, they'll assassinate the winner. That's what she said." Then I said "Someone's going to get killed because of this kind of talked."

Unfortunately, I was right.

[Arkana]

2. No, Ms. Angle. You advocated shooting political officials.

Blaming you is EXACTLY what we should be doing.

[Motown_Johnny]

3. She only wants people to shoot Harry Reid, you can't blame her for this

:sarcasm:

[ljm2002]

4. "I condemn all acts of violence"...

...er, except when I'm enthusing about "Second Amendment remedies" and "taking Harry Reid out."

[justiceischeap]

5. Another RWinger claiming words can cause harm

"The irresponsible assignment of blame to me, Sarah Palin or the Tea Party movement by commentators and elected officials puts all who gather to redress grievances in danger."

[Rockholm]

6. No, Sharron, YOU are "irresponsible, dangerous and ignorant"

And who the hell spells Sharon with two "r's?"

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

7. "Dangerous"? Why, is she going to shoot me or something? -nt

[gratuitous]

8. "I condemn all acts of violence"

You know, Ms. Angle, I'm glad to hear that. Because when you were talking up "Second Amendment remedies" last year, it sure sounded like you were advocating for violence as a solution to political differences. It's too bad you couldn't have clarified your position just a little earlier, like before Jared Loughner enacted a "Second Amendment remedy" to his differences with Rep. Giffords. I don't know if it would have made any difference, but at least nobody would have thought to blame you for what you now say you clearly weren't saying last year.

May I humbly suggest that you stop and think more than once before you shoot your mouth off next time? No pun intended.

[PA Democrat]

9. Pointing out language inciting violence is irresponsible and dangerous, but

the actual language inciting violence is NOT? :crazy:

[olegramps]

10. They incite violence and then wash their hands of any responsiblity.

[muriel_volestrangler]

11. So, Angle, you were telling people to shoot officials only when you would say it's OK to?

"Second Amendment Remedies" didn't mean "shoot government officials you think are being tyrannical" - that would be "a single act of violence, by a single unstable individual". What you were after was multiple acts of violence, by multiple (unstable?) people, with Sharron Agnle deciding when they are being tyrannical. This wasn't about individuals; you wanted a full-blown violent revolution, with, presumably, you saying when it's time for it. Gotcha.

[Tsiyu]

12. So Incitement to violence is perfectly fine, Bloody Sharron?

the blood is on her hands and she knows it.

No apology?

No remorse?

The irresponsibility is not in blaming Bloody Sharron for helping create and foment a political environment rife with violent imagery.

The irresponsibility rests solely with people like her, who invoke gun violence - there simply is no other way to interpret "Second Amendment Remedies - when discussing their opponents.

If you didn't want to be associated with violence, Bloody Sharron, you shouldn't have stirred up your most vile, violent supporters. You should have been more responsible in your choice of words. YOU INVOKED the idea of assassination of your enemies.

Own it you bloody Coward like a Big Girl.