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Donald Trump has been blamed for the violent clashes between white supremacists and opposing groups and police in Virginia by the Mayor of Charlottesville.

Mayor Michael Signer said he was disappointed the white nationalists had descended on his town and said responsibility lay with Mr Trump for inflaming racial prejudices during his presidential campaign last year.

He said: "I'm not going to make any bones about it. I place the blame for a lot of what you're seeing in America today right at the doorstep of the White House and the people around the President."

More attendees are expected to flock to Charlottesville - normally a quiet, liberal-leaning university city - by tomorrow.

Both local hospitals said they have taken precautions to prepare for an influx of patients and had extra staff on standby.

The Anti-Defamation League and the Southern Poverty Law Centre, which track extremist groups, both believe the event has the potential to be the largest of its kind in at least a decade.

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Not a single goddamn lie.

 

[Protein]

Fucking finally someone speaks up. Tie all this to that orange fuck. This is on him.

 

[Diablos]

Someone had to say it. It's all true.

 

[jelly]

He says it like it is.

 

[spindashing]

Wow. I'm glad he spoke up.

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

So much truth in this statement.

 

[Mac_Lane]

No lies detected.

 

[Nexas]

At least some one in government is willing to fucking say it. Now if only our news media would do the same thing.

 

[moeman]

I mean, proclaiming Trumpy is responsible for enabling white nationalism is like saying water is wet, but I applaud his courage for speaking out. It should be a given and widely accepted that he's responsible for the downturn our country has taken.

 

[TheOMan]

He tells it like it is.

 

[fluffydelusions]

PogChamp....calling that orange turd out

 

[Spectral Glider]

Good. The rest of the body politic has to smarten up and get him out of office asap.

 

[bobbychalkers]

Where Is the fucking lie....

 

[WhateverItTakes]

Fuck yes he is.

 

[MCN]

Take the orange motherfucker out of office by any means necessary.

 

[rjinaz]

hesrightyouknow.img

The leader of the Birther movement was elected president. What else could we expect?

 

[Jeremy]

Respectable. I like the way someone put it in another thread: they've become so emboldened they no longer need the robes.

 

[Zubz]

I mean, proclaiming Trumpy is responsible for enabling white nationalism is like saying water is wet, but I applaud his courage for speaking out. It should be a given and widely accepted that he's responsible for the downturn our country has taken.

Too few people in positions of authority have been this blunt. It's a positive in my book!

 

[paperboywriter]

His supporters probably dont even disagree with that

 

[Stead Fast]

I typed out two sarcastic drafts to this comment where I'd make fun of how the alt-right would say this mayor is trying to infringe on their free speech, and question his authority to call out the President. But I can't. Fuck this whole terrorist attack, and every piece of venomous evil that helped culminate it.

A politician actually calling out the truth right now should be respected.

 

[Slayven]

I am so glad he is white, finally some folks will listen

Dude has balls and i applaud him, maybe folks will start bucking up

 

[InfiniteBento]

Finally, someone fucking says it.

 

[King Tubby]

Half true. The Republican party and the conservative propaganda machine is responsible for this extremism. Trump is a symptom of the disease.

 

[JABEE]

Exactly. I don't remember seeing Eisenhower/Reagan conservatives doing Nazi salutes on the street. It's disgusting.

Most of those people's fathers or grandfathers fought the Germans or had family members die at the hands of Nazi Germany, so it isn't white fairytale play land for them. You shouldn't even have to have had a family member fight the Nazis to find this KKK racist bull shit abhorrent.

The President and his cronies either want this and agree with the Nazis or they are too afraid to lose their racist base to speak out against what normally was a bi-partisan, almost American rejection of fascism.

 

[TheGreatDirector]

You'd be blind not to see this.

 

[Futureman]

I'm sure if you straight up asked these Nazis they would agree that Trump has convinced them to be more brazen about their hateful views.

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

Good, someone with some balls for once. Calling these people what they are.

 

[Alcotholic]

More government officials need to call out the Trump-white supremacy connection.
It's not like it popped out of nowhere, it was very clear during the election and this is the result of it all.

 

[HazySaiyan]

He's not wrong, these people may have always been around but Trump and his ilk have given these bastards the courage to show their true colours.

 

[Trey]

He isn't responsible, he's the face. White nationalism has always been a fabric of America, now it's being justified and protected by the same structures which allowed Donald Trump to be elected. The GOP, conservative thinks tanks, and "gotta hear both sides" rhetoric allowed this all to grow and fester.

 

[Lord Fagan]

Sense and a spine.

The chorus must grow louder.

 

[WedgeX]

Glad some elected official is taking a stand.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

GAF: No shit!
Half of America: LOCK HIM UP

 

[VendettaRed07]

Normally it would only be a big deal coming from a Republican but the fact is even most democrats are afraid to state the obvious as bluntly as this

Grow a pair you fucking dolts

 

[Shadow Puppetry]

Gotta love the Trump supporters responses on FB, blaming it on the liberals as usual.

 

[Ridisc]

I disagree and think this was inflammatory to say, poor form

 

[Dubbedinenglish]

Good to see it said in plain terms.

 

[ArkhamFantasy]

Gotta love the Trump supporters responses on FB, blaming it on the liberals as usual.

Of course they are, they've never taken responsibility for their actions in their entire lives.

 

[SirClinksAlot]

Glad to see him say it. He's 100% correct.

 

[Slayven]

GAF: No shit!
Half of America: LOCK HIM UP

I disagree and think this was inflammatory to say, poor form

.

 

[VendettaRed07]

His supporters probably dont even disagree with that

In fact they are confused that his tweets might actually possibly hint at denouncing actions of violent white supremacists

 

[Meowster]

So happy that someone in a respectable position is calling this out instead of the "white nationalism is a political stance and we must be respectful of other people's politics" that has been running rampant.

 

[greycolumbus]

This is a good start. Government officials need to speak out en masse.

 

[Africanus]

For not bending the knee, he shall suffer.

 

[VendettaRed07]

Of course they are, they've never taken responsibility for their actions in their entire lives.

Party of personal responsibility

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

Telling it like it is.

 

[Kinvara]

This is a good start. Government officials need to speak out en masse.

I want to have hope but it seems like all of the Republicans have nailed themselves to sinking shitboat that is the Trump administration.

 

[Lonewulfeus]

I disagree and think this was inflammatory to say, poor form

Are you serious? Look at Trumps response, crafted to appeal to the nazis and the people protesting them. Trump is the cause of nazi resurgence right now.

 

[PixelatedBookake]

 

[Shadow Puppetry]

Trump: No place for this kind of violence in America.
Ironic.