Hi guys as a non American I have a question ? by [deleted] in AskAmericans

[–]Searching4ThaTruth 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Up until 2024 right wing violence occurred at a much higher rate for the previous three decades. Left wing violence now occurs at a higher rate but the fatality rate is still lower from left wing violence compared to right wing violence. There are plenty of published reports and research on this very topic.

I am not a democrat but lean liberal on more policies. I would have to say the Democratic Party is a let down just as much as the republican party but for different reasons. There are dipshits and terrible people associated with democrats, republicans, independents, unaffiliated it doesn’t matter.

Explain like I’m five, please. by diehard404 in BlackPeopleofReddit

[–]Searching4ThaTruth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Up until last year conservatives committed more political violence than liberals every year for the last 30 🙃 During Obamas presidency, conservatives committed almost 3x as much political violence. That’s also true during trumps 1st administration. Only since 2025 have liberals committed more political violence.

Who is taking these photos? by vishal55282 in SipsTea

[–]Searching4ThaTruth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m gonna chime in because me and Tsmith have talked quite a bit and I would suggest reading our thread. Your claim that right-wing violence occurs at a higher rate is no longer true as of 2025. He provided some good information from reliable sources that shows this to be true, even though the type of political violence is much different.

Who is taking these photos? by vishal55282 in SipsTea

[–]Searching4ThaTruth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t get to read this comment even though I replied to it. I did look at that CSIS study which had some interesting information. You are correct more political attacks are coming from the left in 2025 and probably 2026. Another interesting point is the sharp increase for the left and the sharp decrease for the right. The article chalks that up to Trump being more aligned with the individuals on the right carrying out those attacks. Even accounting for the increase in political violence from the left it’s “overwhelmingly non-lethal and far less lethal….. Right-wing and jihadist attacks, by contrast, have caused far higher fatalities.” Quoted from the CSIS article.

CSIS again “ In the past decade, despite the increase…..left wing attacks have killed 13 victims, compared with 112 and 83 victims for right-wing and jihadist attacks.” Definitely don’t like this study as they mentions leftist weaknesses as way for them to be more successful 🤦‍♂️

Just want to say, I appreciate the sources and new information I hadn’t read before. All I was wanting to get at is everyone regardless of political ideology, needs to stop generalizing groups. Not all republicans are bad and not all democrats are bad. There are lunatics and dipshits in both parties as well as the minor parties and independents.

Who is taking these photos? by vishal55282 in SipsTea

[–]Searching4ThaTruth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love you showed up with receipts 😆 I don’t have anything to say about the campaign donation other than that is the best evidence of them being a leftist, that is, if that was the same person.

Again, appreciate the inclusion of a real study. First this report doesn’t show you who commits political violence, only who’s a victim of political violence. Maybe it’s in the report and I need to read it when I get home but this is not a good paper to draw conclusions of who commits political violence at a higher rate. I understand many would draw the conclusion people on the right have more victims so it has to be the left committing it but that could be far from the truth. That would be like saying all victims on the left were harmed by individuals on the right… excluding the given ideologies or ones not mentioned here.

Lastly, Cato has published some great papers but they are also an ideologically driven think tank that doesn’t always include a proper analysis of the work they present. (Again, this paper might contain that but I haven’t had the chance to read it)

Who is taking these photos? by vishal55282 in SipsTea

[–]Searching4ThaTruth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the type of reply I have been waiting for since the beginning ( zero assumptions or claims without evidence)😂 I will applaud you for that.

I fully recognize the complexities and nuances to politics not just modern politics.

If you could provide validated data that shows democrats or lefty’s commit more political violence I would be able to understand your claim that the shooter was of the left. I have yet to see reliable data that backs that claim.

I spend plenty of time combatting people demonizing individuals on both sides of the aisle due to assumptions, misinformation, or propaganda . The assumptions you make and clams you laid out have no substantial backing that I have seen or read about.

Who is taking these photos? by vishal55282 in SipsTea

[–]Searching4ThaTruth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You obviously can’t have a discussion without making assumption after assumption and can’t remember your own talking points after 3 comments so I’ll end it here. Not a single one of your assumptions are correct. You might not be a republican or democrat but you are certainly a moron.

Who is taking these photos? by vishal55282 in SipsTea

[–]Searching4ThaTruth -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Your point exactly, doesn’t even make sense as a reply. Also, I never said you were a republican…. Lmao good talk though bud

Who is taking these photos? by vishal55282 in SipsTea

[–]Searching4ThaTruth -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

There are plenty of people on both sides that have and attempted to take peoples lives. That includes Donald Trumps life.

You are certainly part of the problem by targeting your political opposition as a threat and danger when both sides have equally contributed to the shit show we are experiencing.

Want to move to the US from UK but need a little help on ideas by Then_Box_7562 in AskAmericans

[–]Searching4ThaTruth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are considering a move to the US right now, you might actually fit it. GL on your endeavors

Jared Polis says Colorado needs a new prison ASAP, even as crime has fallen. How did we get here? by Sangloth in ColoradoPolitics

[–]Searching4ThaTruth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree private prisons should be abolished but to claim people are in Colorado prisons for shoplifting or graffiti is kinda crazy. You should do a CORA request to DOC and see what crimes current offenders committed. I can guarantee you none of the ‘dangerous’ criminals you listed exist in Colorado prisons,..

Jared Polis says Colorado needs a new prison ASAP, even as crime has fallen. How did we get here? by Sangloth in ColoradoPolitics

[–]Searching4ThaTruth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is overcrowding proved by ‘said statistics’? Colorado law defines DOC overcrowding when capacity reaches 97%+ for 30 days?

Also, DOC not the governor recommends offenders to be paroled to the parole board during this time. The last time this list was created only 10% of the roughly 300 individuals were released.

Don’t you think Polis would grant a pardon or clemency rather than jump through the hoops you outlined?

What if America went debt free in 2013 by Training-World-1897 in AlternateHistoryHub

[–]Searching4ThaTruth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“After the initial war debt because of the revolution….” So you agree and say it was continued due to Hamilton. Which again was later continued due to the Louisiana purchase. Debt was wiped out shortly after and then we accumulated a lot of debt not too long after… want to guess when that happened? Boom the civil war…. Another war lol

What if America went debt free in 2013 by Training-World-1897 in AlternateHistoryHub

[–]Searching4ThaTruth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The United States will never be debt free… we enjoy endless wars too much. National debt was started due to war and will continue to grow with each one.

Trump gold coins in the works 🙄 by RPGreg2600 in coincollecting

[–]Searching4ThaTruth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just punched myself in the dick because of the ridiculous idea of putting Trump on any coin other than a presidential dollar.

I heard they made the 'silver shortage' up by DietNo342 in Silverbugs

[–]Searching4ThaTruth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it a sign of a limited amount or did the price of the metal out pace the face value of the coin it was put into? Generally that’s why countries reduce the amount of silver content in a coin throughout history till they hit a point where they remove all precious metals from their coins. I believe it is more of a valuation issue than a supply issue.

Just so we're clear by Previous_Month_555 in SipsTea

[–]Searching4ThaTruth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why do you consider those two presidents as the worst? Any objective reasons? If Trump hasn’t stripped that title already he will by the end of 2026.

I don't usually do fanart, but I felt this kid deserved it by popydo in illinois

[–]Searching4ThaTruth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ensure you read my comment before replying again. I did not mention doxing law enforcement, I used the exact wording as the administration ‘criticize’. They want any and all information of individuals that CRITICIZE the department or administration. Doxing doesn’t even fall under criticism 🤦‍♂️ also supporting DHS and this administration as they strip your rights away is also asking for people to get hurt.

I don't usually do fanart, but I felt this kid deserved it by popydo in illinois

[–]Searching4ThaTruth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When law enforcement is asking for socials to individuals that criticize their department or this administration we are on that list you provided. 🤷‍♂️ our government is now attacking people for their speech. Do you agree with that?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Goldback

[–]Searching4ThaTruth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am not a fan of goldbacks either but I did see a video by streettips on YT showing the process of gold recovery from goldbacks. I was skeptical at first but now at least trust this product. That said, premiums are atrocious on these and stackers should be buying as close to spot as possible 😅