As reported by the Survey Center on American Life: nearly 30% of Americans believe the public should take matters into their own hands if elected leaders fail to protect this country – even if doing so requires violent action. Those in agreement include 39% of Republicans, 31% of Independents, and 17% of Democrats. However, it is worth noting that very few people enthusiastically support the use of violence in politics.
The Results
The results of the survey confirm a strong partisan divide regarding the 2020 presidential election. 31% of Americans question the legitimacy of the outcome (that’s 110 million people!). Sixty-five percent of Republicans agree that widespread voter fraud took place, compared to 22% of Independents and 2% of Democrats.
Roughly 28% of Americans believe the 2020 election was the most important election of their lives. 38% agree that it was significant, but not the most important, and 28% view the contest as unremarkable.
Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump was met with mixed results. 36% of Americans express relief and 14% express excitement. An additional 35% percent of Americans reported feelings of anger, fear, or disappointment.
Democrats were far more likely to express relief than excitement. This statistic reflects the party’s initial reluctance to support Biden over more progressive candidates. Nearly 75% of Republicans described feelings of disappointment, fear, or anger; 11% of Republicans expressed relief.
The anti-Trump sentiment is so strong on the Left that there are actually more Democrats who dislike Trump than there are Republicans who like him.
And despite mounting evidence that bad actors planned the January 6th riot well in advance, up to 50% of Americans continue to blame the incident on President Trump; nearly 50% of Republicans and 20% of Democrats blame the attack on Antifa.
Interestingly, 63% of Republicans said they were more loyal to the GOP than to Donald Trump. This is a huge shift from last year, when polls suggested that Republicans held more faith in Trump than in the party itself.
Moving forward into the Biden Administration, Trump is likely to face a number of investigations for possible crimes committed before and during his presidency. Ninety-three percent of Democrats say this is a good idea; 82% of Republicans say this is a bad idea.
One of the few areas of agreement on the survey was in regards to the “American way of life.”
Nearly 70% of respondents (including 66% of Republicans) agree that the current system of Democracy benefits the wealthy at the expense of everyone else. Thirty-six percent of Americans agree with the following statement about violence in politics: “The traditional American way of life is disappearing so fast that we may have to use force to save it.”
Despite all of the challenges we have faced over the past year, most Americans said they were “proud” to live in the US. They also agreed that the world would be better if more nations adopted western values. Nearly three-quarters of Americans agreed that the US has always been a force for good in the world.
Author’s Note: Violence in politics should never be the first option when looking for solutions to a problem. However, there are times when it is necessary. Our forefathers used violence to establish this country and President Lincoln used violence to abolish slavery. If we need to use violence to save this country from socialism, so be it.
Sources:
AEI Poll: Nearly 3 in 10 Say Political Violence May Be Necessary
After the ballots are counted: Conspiracies, political violence, and American exceptionalism
It seems that is what our so-called President is looking for. A revolution, as he is trying to lead our Country into a socialistic country. TO many of Americans disapproval. He isn’t creating jobs, instead, he is destroying jobs. Not reducing taxes, but increasing taxes. He is a disgrace to the office of the President of the United States and is not performing his duties as he pledged in his inauguration. HE IS A LIAR, A CHEAT, AND A THEIF
I’ve been hearing that same republican B. S. For more than 40 years just like the other fake. B. S about ( the dems are coming to get your guns). Nothing but pure republican propaganda and fear tactics. The republicans know that they can’t win a election honestly and with there policies so they use fear and lies. Voter suppression gerrymandering. The Republican Party will someday no longer exist
The great trump tax cut benefits 83 percent for the rich big corporations big oil etc etc These cuts are permanent the cuts for the middle class will expire in a couple of years. Also over 100 major corporations before the great tax cut paid. O. In taxes now what are we supposed to do give them a rebate check. These corporations make billions every year its past time for people to start using their heads
Only goes to show how much the media can control public opinion through a narrative created by the hidden powers we never see or hear about. Deep pockets driving division through fear and disinformation serving to perpetuate and increase their bottom line. We the people are being duped. It’s not a new concept to obtain and utilize all forms of media to create whatever narrative that protects the wealth and power behind each and every political office. It was as true during the founding of our nation as it is today. The ends justify the means and this holds true regardless of the agenda backed by the big moneyed interests. Moreover I contend that politics and elections in particular are nothing more than a dog and pony show and that our vote literally means nothing. This does not mean we the people have no power because in fact we do. It’s been common knowledge amongst the power mongers that pull the strings behind the scenes that we are no longer a nation of manufacturers but a nation of consumers. It’s no secret that everything we see and hear is intended to influence what we purchase and from whom. Therefore our power lies in our purchases and who we choose to purchase from. Those who backed the leftist agenda using their media platforms manipulate and control the narrative and like lemmings we are led right over the precipice. Leftists are rarely affected by the power they help create and the agenda they promote. Only the average every day citizens have to deal with the violence and distress caused by such foolish actions as open borders and early violent prisoner releases. They live behind walls with massive security while telling us how evil we are by wanting nothing more than the safety of knowing that violence and crime aren’t at our doorstep. Yet people have a very bad habit of believing what they see or hear from the media. The solution is clear. If the likes of Mark Zuckerberg are pushing an agenda that is harmful to our way of life then we must take responsibility and stop utilizing their products and services. Tge only way to defeat those that only care about money and power is take that power away. It’s not a difficult thing to do. Just stop financially supporting those who would do this country harm only to perpetuate their wealth. Disconnect from Facebook if you are a conservative as we now know for a fact that Facebook silences conservative view points. It may seem counterintuitive to disconnect from media in order to spread your own views but in fact money drives everything in the world. If we as a nation of consumers choose wisely we can force those moneyed interests to fall in line. It’s our duty and responsibility to take these manipulators to task and stop being force fed a ridiculous liberal agenda that helps only those who create the narrative in the first place. It’s your choice America. At least for now. Choose wisely
In your opinion only the left is corrupt you might want to take a good long look at trump and the right in the last 4 years you will find massive corruption and lawlessness and an attempt to destroy democracy and overthrow the government of the United States of America which I guess you find just fine
A Communist President and Vice President passing themselves off as Democrats. Watch them cause a revolution but say it’s the right doing it . That is BS and everyone knows it. They are covering for Leftist Communist Organizations, ( BLM-Antifa ) Harris continues to help them with bail. Riots, looting, destruction of property. Peaceful my butt. Have them pay restitution from the DNC. Communism is coming that’s why they want everyones guns. They know we will resist so they will try to change the Constitution for their take over.
The only communist president just left office and went to Florida. No other president in the history of the country has ever incited insurrection to overthrow the government. No other president took the word of dictators over their own intelligence agencies and looked up to dictators like Putin. If anyone in the. I. S is a communist it most certainly is TRUMP