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applegrove

(122,932 posts)
Tue Sep 17, 2024, 10:15 PM Sep 17

'You started this': JD Vance's apology demand gets instant backlash

'You started this': JD Vance's apology demand gets instant backlash

Sarah K. Burris
September 17, 2024 1:31PM ET

https://www.rawstory.com/jd-vance-springfield-ohio-threats/

"SNIP..........

Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) is under attack after downplaying bomb threats across Springfield, Ohio on the grounds that no bombs have actually been found in the targeted schools.

The threats on the community and schools have been going on for the past several days and they have forced multiple evacuations, although no one has yet planted an actual explosive device at any of the buildings.

Taking to Twitter on Tuesday, Vance demanded an apology from the media and Democrats who pointed the finger at him and Trump for the threats.

However, Vance's comments were met with a swift backlash.

Actor Brian Guest posted on X, "JD Vance wants an apology because some bomb threats were fake. He wants them to be real."

..........SNIP"

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'You started this': JD Vance's apology demand gets instant backlash (Original Post) applegrove Sep 17 OP
Vance sounds abusive. I hope his family is OK. I'm beginning to wonder though. Solly Mack Sep 17 #1
I think so too. madaboutharry Sep 17 #3
Abusers are experts at gaslighting. That's how they turn their abuse all around and convince their victims it is their Solly Mack Sep 17 #4
I've had the same concern, Solly. SheltieLover Sep 18 #5
Just a feeling I got. Solly Mack Sep 18 #8
Same here SheltieLover Sep 18 #12
Has anyone seen the wife and kids lately? He's just the type to be a family annihilator. Universe forbid. mucholderthandirt Sep 18 #13
I'm sure they're alive. Just think the household is oppressive. Solly Mack Sep 18 #17
TEXTBOOK ABUSE at that uponit7771 Sep 18 #16
From the way he talks, he has to be an oppressive parent and spouse. Solly Mack Sep 18 #18
So it seems that J.D. will be "OK with it" if one were to make bomb threats against his rallies--- Jack Valentino Sep 17 #2
Peter Theil picked a real jackass to run with the other jackass Attilatheblond Sep 18 #6
Alex Jones Must Be Pissed... smb Sep 18 #7
Wow! Does someone really have to explain to him how bomb threats work? ecstatic Sep 18 #9
Guess he'd just say getting a few hundred MAGA cultists blown up at one of their rallies is just a "fact of life". bluesbassman Sep 18 #10
V Potus JD Vance: " Putin's threats aren't real. He never dropped a nuclear bomb. I just ignore him" lindysalsagal Sep 18 #11
Low life bully scumbag demands apology from victim dalton99a Sep 18 #14
"Look what you made me do!" Coventina Sep 18 #15

Solly Mack

(92,475 posts)
4. Abusers are experts at gaslighting. That's how they turn their abuse all around and convince their victims it is their
Tue Sep 17, 2024, 10:43 PM
Sep 17

fault.

Jack Valentino

(1,192 posts)
2. So it seems that J.D. will be "OK with it" if one were to make bomb threats against his rallies---
Tue Sep 17, 2024, 10:25 PM
Sep 17

as long as no actual bombs are actually found ????


Break out the "burner phones", amigos!




That guy is a totally fitting running-mate for Trump.
Neither of them think before they open their mouths....

smb

(3,583 posts)
7. Alex Jones Must Be Pissed...
Wed Sep 18, 2024, 12:23 AM
Sep 18

...watching this guy skate scot free for doing the exact same thing that got him in all that trouble.

ecstatic

(34,317 posts)
9. Wow! Does someone really have to explain to him how bomb threats work?
Wed Sep 18, 2024, 09:17 AM
Sep 18

For the safety of the public, bomb threats have to be taken seriously. Experts must be dispatched to the scene to thoroughly check things out. Bomb threats are scary and disruptive, regardless of whether a bomb is found or not.

Is JD suggesting a different approach to dealing with bomb threats? Perhaps just rolling the dice and ignoring threats until folks get blown up? What would JD say if that were to happen?

It sounds like JD's brain is not fully developed. I'm not sure how he got a law degree. Something is seriously wrong with him.

bluesbassman

(19,785 posts)
10. Guess he'd just say getting a few hundred MAGA cultists blown up at one of their rallies is just a "fact of life".
Wed Sep 18, 2024, 09:31 AM
Sep 18

That would rally put him in solid with the knuckledraggers.

lindysalsagal

(22,346 posts)
11. V Potus JD Vance: " Putin's threats aren't real. He never dropped a nuclear bomb. I just ignore him"
Wed Sep 18, 2024, 09:40 AM
Sep 18

"And school shootings are just a fact of life. But we need to keep risking the lives of everyone else so Donnie can keep golfing every day."

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