House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi appeared to endorse the harassment and threats made against supporters of President Trump and his policies during an interview in NYC.
Nancy Pelosi supports ‘collateral damage’ against those who disagree with Democrats.
“I think that we owe the American people to be there for them, for their financial security, respecting the dignity and worth of every person in our country. And if there’s some collateral damage for some others who do not share our view, well, so be it…”
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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) said over the weekend that her preferred economic policies would entail “collateral damage” on certain groups.
take our poll - story continues belowCompleting this poll grants you access to Eagle Rising updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to this site's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.Pelosi was going back and forth on climate change and its connection to job creation and prosperity with Paul Krugman, an economist and New York Times columnist. After finishing a sweeping discussion about those topics, Pelosi made the case that liberal policies would entail “collateral damage for some others who do not share our view” but ultimately help the country.
“We owe the American people to be there for them, for their financial security, respecting the dignity and worth of every person in our country, and if there is some collateral damage for some others who do not share our view, well, so be it, but it shouldn’t be our original purpose,” Pelosi said.
Pelosi did not specify who would be the damaged party, but on the issue of climate, Democrats have long railed against energy companies and promoted so-called clean energy alternatives. More
Exactly what does she mean by “collateral damage?” Is she advocating violence following her fellow progressives like Obama, Holder, Jarrett, Waters, Booker etc? Comment below and let us know your thoughts.
Here’s what Twitter had to say:
— The Fed Up Ex-Fed (@TheFedUpExFed) October 18, 2018
Speaking of “collateral damage” & “financial security,” my family’s health insurance TRIPLED IN COST after Nancy Pelosi ramrodded the laughably-named “Affordable” Care Act through Congress on a one-party vote.
No improvement in care, access, or quality. Just more expensive.
— Soquel by the Creek (@SoquelCreek) October 18, 2018
I love how Nancy Pelosi glosses over “collateral damage” from her failed policies. At least nine people were killed by illegal immigrants who were previously known to law enforcement in her own district. pic.twitter.com/1UZklOBf1k
— Soquel by the Creek (@SoquelCreek) October 18, 2018
I dont need or want the government “to be there for my financial security” as I am an adult who does that independent of the government. Your job, Ms. Pelosi, is to ensure that I have all the tools to succeed *or fail* on my own. Enforce contracts and private property laws.
— Rebelling Anagram ???? (@Bill_Green_) October 18, 2018
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