Although it appears that the rhetoric of hate emanates solely from Donald Trump, the absolute silence from Trump’s competitors only serves to embolden the crazies who seem to be leading the GOP. When Trump mocks a reporter about his disability, not one of the other GOP candidates comments or condemns. The nuts like the murderer in Colorado Springs are given the imprimatur of not just Trump but the entire GOP slate. Intolerance and political positioning serve as the motivation of the GOP. They appeal to those who feel they are being marginalized by anyone of a different color, race or national origin except white.
The election of Barak Obama brought the racists out to reveal themselves as hate-filled anarchists. They are wooed by Trump who they see as the best answer to preserving their white nationalism. His followers have no sense of how Trump’s poisonous remarks negatively influence those who hate us. Trump provides the best reasons for your lone wolf or your organized terrorist cell to attack us.
Even though the Colorado Springs attack was apparently related to the fake videos produced in order to demean Planned Parenthood, it just shows how a loner with no reality check can create havoc and murder. With the GOP, and in particular Donald Trump, promoting hate and intolerance, we can be sure that there is more evil to come. The irony is that the GOP will blame President Obama while the Trump sycophants and other candidates stand by silently and say nothing. What a bunch of disgusting human beings!