https://redstate.com/erick/2011/01/10/thought-for-the-day-open-thread/feed/Conservative News & Politicsen-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 18:43:10 -0400<![CDATA[When John F. Kennedy was assassinated, one of the first thoughts of many was that it was an ultra-right winger who did. Turned out to be a Karl Marx fan.When Congresswoman Giffords was shot, immediately the media wanted to discuss heated rhetoric and the tea parties. Turned out the shooter is a Karl Marx fan.Prior to Ronald Reagan&#8217;s attempted assassination, many lefties were very vocal that they hoped he&#8217;d be assassinated or die because of his age because he&#8217;d otherwise start a nuclear war with the Soviets.When Hinckley attempted to assassinate Reagan, there was no discussion the media about left-wing rhetoric or attempts to blame the left.Consider this an open thread.]]>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:12:09 -0500<![CDATA[Erick Erickson]]>https://redstate.com/erick/2011/01/10/thought-for-the-day-open-thread-n37554