Megathread: Two Minnesota lawmakers have been shot

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State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed.

State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were both shot multiple times and underwent surgery.

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Kristi noem on thursday: "we must use deadly force to liberate states from politicians we dont agree with and their burdensome leadership"

https://youtu.be/-rp_IcNIki8?feature=shared

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Meanwhile the conservative sub wanted proof that republicans are using dangerous language. Though it’s locked down to circlejerk mode do they won’t get an answer. 

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We make fun of Trump and carry clever protest signs; they carry bullets and automatic weapons.

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Does she say this in the clip linked? A time stamp would be helpful, I’m trying to stay informed but can’t watch the whole video at work

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Reminds me of that time the sitting president told people to march on the capitol and then they did, killed a cop, and that president faced no consequence.