Analysis: Nigel Farage's history of incitement and violent rhetoric under scrutiny after Trump assassination attempt
By
John Moffett
An everything bagel for the brain. Substantive, layered, well-seasoned.
Summary
The article criticizes Nigel Farage for blaming Democratic rhetoric for the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, while arguing that Farage himself has a long history of incitement and violent rhetoric that has contributed to a toxic political environment. It draws parallels between Farage and Trump as divisive figures whose behavior has normalized political violence and threats over the past decade.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledA fish rots from the head down
Political violence, threats and incitement are sadly becoming more common in today's political sphere
Drip fed into our politics for over a decade and driven by our media's fascination with divisive political players like Farage and Trump
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