Esmeralda
Diamond Member
I didn't miss the 60s. The example you put up above is THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTIION. Not a campaign event put on by a candidate. It was a protest at the convention, a protest about the war. I was not referring to Vietnam war protests when I spoke of protests. I was referring to protests at campaign rallies.Too bad you missed the 60s! It was truly history changing.He incites people He creates the atmosphere for this kind of thing. AGAIN, NO OTHER PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE NOW OR IN MODERN TIMES HAS ENGENDERED VIOLENCE AT HIS/HER RALLIES. IT IS ALL DOWN TO TRUMP.
The History of Violence on Presidential Campaign Trails
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Protests Turn Violent at the 1968 Democratic National Convention
And, btw, the violence at the 1968 Democratic National Convention was done by the Chicago police department, not by the protesters.
"Rioting took place between the Chicago Police Department, who were assisted by the Illinois National Guard, and peaceful demonstrators. The disturbances were well publicized by the mass media, with some journalists and reporters being caught up in the violence. Network newsmen Mike Wallace, Dan Rather and Edwin Newman were assaulted by the Chicago police while inside the halls of the Democratic Convention.[14]" Wiki