The Time is Coming, I was Told 50+ years ago to be ready

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) expressed severe agitation over a poll that found one-third of American voters think US citizens may have to take up arms against the government to protect their rights and country.

The sobering poll is from the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics.

In addition, the poll showed that a whopping two-thirds of Republicans and independents alike believe the government is “corrupt and rigged against everyday people,” while a slim 51% majority of liberal voters feel the same way.

“What?! One-third of Americans say it’s time to take up arms against our government? I know EXACTLY who is inspiring the treason curious,” Swalwell chirped and of course, blamed Republicans for the mess Democrats have made in government.

According to the poll, 28 percent of all voters, including 37 percent of gun owners, agree that “it may be necessary at some point soon for citizens to take up arms against the government.” That’s a sentiment held by approximately 35 percent of Republicans and about 35 percent of Independents. One in five Democrats also feels that way.

The rift between the left and right is growing. Fifty-six percent of Americans allegedly believe elections are fair, according to the poll. But only 33 percent of Republicans feel that way.

Over 70 percent of Republicans and more than 70 percent of Democrats agree that the other side “are generally bullies who want to impose their political beliefs on those who disagree.” And fake news seems to be at the heart of it all in one way or another.

Swalwell is typical of those widening that gap and blaming the other side for what his party is doing. Witness his unhinged Twitter attack on Republicans after seeing the poll.

“Could it be this winner? @RonnyJacksonTX recently threatened @POTUS Biden to try and take his big gun,” Swalwell tweeted taking the first in a series of pokes at Republicans over the right to bear arms. This one was aimed at Ronny Jackson, who is an American physician, politician, and retired United States Navy rear admiral and a U.S. representative for Texas’ 13th congressional district.

“What about this ‘sharp’ shooter? @RepMTG threatened to execute Speaker Pelosi,” the California Democrat tweeted taking a jab at outspoken Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA).