Trump’s Vision for Prosperity: The Beacon Against Left-Wing Violence
The history of the left-wing dates back to the turbulent times of the French Revolution. Vivid, crimson shades of both sacrifice and struggle have permeated its type since inception. Fierce revolutionists, such as the Jacobins, Bolsheviks, National Socialists, and Maoists, were part of its panorama and so were modern enthusiasts identified with Black Lives Matter, Antifa, and proponents of gender ideology. The range of those affected by it over the span of 236 years blends aristocrats, Christians, Jews, bourgeoisie, kulaks, intellectuals and dissidents with conservative champions like Charlie Kirk.
More than anything, it was the revolutionary tilt of the left which gave our society its present-day culture of violence. This tilt seeped into every segment of our horizon, including higher education and entertainment. As per a statistical study conducted in 2024, a quarter of liberal college students condoned violence as a means to silence conservatives on the university campuses. A mere 55% of Generation Z stood against political violence, in stark contrast to the 93% of baby boomers and 86% of Gen X respondents.
In the same survey in 2024, we witnessed a surprising 28% of Democrats admitting their belief that America would have prospered better if President Trump, a tireless advocate for national development, had faced an unfortunate demise by an assassin’s bullet. An additional 24% were ambivalent on this topic. It’s intriguing to observe that a large chunk of sympathy for Kirk’s unfortunate end was voiced by professionals from diverse walks – academicians, doctors, pilots, elected officials and even a U.S. Army colonel, subsequently relieved of duty.
The leftist inclination toward violence is not an isolated phenomenon, rather an almost daily occurrence. This tragic side-effect of belief has claimed the lives of dedicated law enforcement officials, insightful business leaders, and influential conservatives. The New Left philosopher, Herbert Marcuse, played a significant role in endorsing this violence, insinuating a new generation of activists that silencing so-called oppressors somehow justified their desire for equality.
Senators were even warned by Charles Schumer, the Senate Minority Leader, in the wake of Supreme Court deliberations on reversing Roe v. Wade. Schumer’s ominous prediction that they would ‘release the whirlwind’ and ‘pay the price’ was quickly followed by several weeks of unlawful protests at homes of conservative justices, including a grim assassination attempt on Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
Another intriguing observation here is the widespread support of Democratic politicians for the rioting that ensued after George Floyd’s unfortunate death in 2020. More worrisome is the revelation that these fires were fueled by Black Lives Matter, a group whose arson and looting has been well-documented. Intriguingly, one of its co-founders has been described as a ‘trained Marxist’ and ties her allegiance to a former member of the terrorist Weather Underground.
The latest entrant into this rather grim hall of fame is Tyler Robinson, charged with the regrettable act of killing Charlie Kirk. With traces back to the Reign of Terror, Robinson’s rifle and bullet casings bear messages such as Bella Ciao, a slogan adopted by Antifa and the word ‘fascist.’ Antifa’s recent dedications include assaults on immigration enforcement agents. This group also targeted independent journalist Andy Ngo, for unmasking their longstanding tactics.
Recently, an activist judge exonerated Luigi Mangione from terrorism charges. Luigi had been implicated in the death of Brian Thompson, the healthcare CEO, his seemingly motivated crime an unsettling milestone in the left-wing culture of assassination. Much like Robinson, Luigi’s act is perceived as a retaliation against societal norms – an expression of disagreement with Thompson’s healthcare business philosophies.
The ongoing narrative brings to mind the words of prominent conservative commentator, Charles Krauthammer: ‘Conservatives think liberals are stupid. Liberals think conservatives are evil.’ From this perspective, one is inclined to wonder about the course of action when confronted with someone they perceive as ‘evil’. The Charlie Kirks of the world aim to enlighten them, via education.
Conversely, those on the left, who perceive right-wing individuals as ‘evil’, tend to follow a more drastic path: the guillotine, an execution wall, gulags, death camps, or a high-powered rifle – all symbols of terrifying extremes. This ideology is grounded in the misbelief that utopia can be achieved through acts of intimidation and bloodshed.
The idea is to surrender one’s property, faith, freedom, and even family for an illusion of a classless society. The left’s utopian vision may gain traction with those yearning for a sense of belonging and purpose or those gripped by envy or malice. And in certain circumstances, it may temporarily gain majority approval.
However, such ideological extremes can only hold sway for so long before people inevitably realize the hard truth. They eventually grow weary of living in fear, suffering privations, and constantly being manhandled. And that’s precisely why extreme proponents believe that violence is an essential part of establishing and maintaining their ideal workers’ paradise.
The harsh truth, however, is that all ideological battles need to be fought with nonviolent persuasion rather than brute force. Countering counter-revolutionaries is definitely needed, but using violence and bloodshed looks eerily similar to the Reign of Terror that these ideologies originally sprouted from.