As Democrats plan for the possible takeover in the midterms and 2028 election, they are already openly discussing their push for radical changes in our political system, including packing the Supreme Court to guarantee that those changes are allowed. Many are also pledging trials, impeachments, and investigations of anyone who supported President Donald Trump in a purging of politics and government. The latest to join the revenge purge pledge is Susan Rice, Democratic powerbroker and top policy adviser to both President Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
In an interview this week, Rice declared that supporters of Trump can expect the proverbial knocks on their doors: “A very prominent public figure, who has served at nearly the very highest levels, once told me … ‘Revenge is best served cold,’ and the older I get, the more I see the wisdom of that.”
She added:
When it comes to the elites, you know, the corporate interests, the law firms, the universities, the media … it’s not going to end well for them, for those that decided that they would act in their perceived very narrow self-interest, which I would underscore, is very short-term self-interest, and, you know, take a knee to Trump.
The promise to crackdown on political opponents is hardly unexpected in this age of rage. Indeed, Democrats can point to the purging of the federal ranks, particularly at the Justice Department, as further justification for a tit-for-tat response.
Democratic politicians and pundits have been fueling the anger of their base with ludicrous claims that democracy is about to die since the 2020 election. They have now used anti-ICE protests to stoke the anger in the hope that it will return them to power in the midterm elections.
Bravo star and liberal podcast host Jennifer Welch praised footage of a “No Kings” protester celebrating the death of Charlie Kirk. After playing the clip, Welch laughed with joy and declared, “So listen up, Democratic establishment. You can either jump on board with this s—, or we’re coming after you in the same way that we come after MAGA. Period.”
The pledge for revenge purges is an obvious way to further motivate a mob. In my book, Rage and the Republic, I discuss how elected officials often try to enlist mobs to advance their political agendas — only to be consumed by the unrest they helped fuel. This yielding to a “mobocracy” was one of the critical dangers that the Framers sought to deter through protections against majoritarian tyranny.
It is a history that figures like Rice are ignoring in the hope of riding this rage wave back into power. The fact is that history has shown that “it’s not going to end well” for establishment figures like Rice who believe that they can control a mob.
“Fear the aristocrats who fear your guillotines!”
F.uc.k. you, Turley.
You’re a hypocritical snowflake piece of crap.
Why? Upset the good professor is pointing out Susan Rice’s comments are the embodiment of todays radical leftist, socialist, fascist Democrat regime? His comment should be a warning to all the sane and normal Democrats. The parallels to 1930s Germany are uncanny.
Yet, here you are.
WOW. Coming unglued I see. Life is getting to you.
In a BIG way.
So says the “hypocritical snowflake piece of crap.” LOL.
The US will need a full de-Natzification purge. There will be criminal trials and long jail sentences. All Trump judges will be removed.
That’s very Nazi of you or Stalinist if you prefer. Only in totalitarian regimes do they threaten “ a full de-Natzification (read anyone who opposes us) purge. There will be criminal trials and long jail sentences.” I think you’re getting a little ahead of yourself Herr Goebbels or do you prefer to be called Mien Fuhrer.
Normally one would delight in the fact it appears the Democrats are ready and willing to eat their own. In this case, it looks more and more like Germany 1930s and not in a good way. We can only hope and even I will say pray as I have noted in the past I am not of the religious type. But in this case, aside from voting, what else do we have these radical leftist Democrats do not only eat their own, but take the rest of the country down the path of fascism and totalitarian nation.
Sane and normal Democrats, look good and hard. They are coming after you if you do not toe the hard leftist line.
Apt Analogy, UF. I am beginning to understand what it must have felt like for a German Citizen in the 1930s to watch their country descend into madness and self-immolation.
We can only hope the Leftists eat their own before devouring us, rather than after.
Rice is failing, but just trying to remain relevant, after years of condoning what Obama illegally did, spying on the Trump campaign and helping Hillary’s campaign fabricate the whole “Russia Collusion” delusion.
Rice was right there in the middle of all of that.
Even many of her Democrat propagandist media buddies reluctantly admit that now.
Rice’s threats, just like all Democrat threats, ring hollow and just look flaccid – especially when you remember which side of 2A they are on.
Remember the chants of “Lock her up!”
What possibly could have been the intent behind those chants?
A desire for revenge?
No, “lock her up” was for Hillary’s illegal handling of classified documents on her home brew bathroom server. What rock were you hiding under.
Are we all to be helpless passengers as the ship of state is steered into the iceberg with court packing, new states and lawfare once again? I guess we will see whether or not our system and our people will actually allow fascism to descend upon our beloved land.
Now wait just a minute! Hold on a second. What are they demanding? What’s the big deal?
They simply want open borders, no police, the confiscation of all funds of anyone making over minimum wage, the release of all prisoners, the imprisonment of anyone who can’t prove their hatred for Trump and his loyal subjects, free trans surgery as often as requested, the granting of presidential powers to Hill, Barrack, Holy Joe, Big Bill, and the leaders of drug cartels.
Problem?
They know for a fact that Poland started WW2 when they attacked the Nazis. No Jews were murdered. Hitler deserved sainthood. We deserved 911. (We provoked it.) AOC is a scholar and the Leader of The West. Bill never did know any young ladies (in the biblical sense) and repubs are being paid back for all their doings as members of the Vast Right Wing Conspiracy
Re: “They know for a fact that Poland started WWIi.. “
The mindsets which spawn such comments have resided within these pages for as long as Turley’s column has existed as well as the invitation for the readers to participate. They are symptomatic of what lives beneath this nation’s rug, much of which was laid bare for the time under Rice’s watch. Manifesting the soft bigotry of low expectations for the intelligence of the low information voter is what enables her and the rest of her ilk to steer their ships. The ‘Obama-phone Folks’, as well as others of thst ilk, may never read Turley but the reality of the detritus of the Biden administration may have given them pause to wake up and smell the burnt coffee. Failing that, if Rice and her minions prevail, do not send to know who was elected. Rather send to know who voted. There in lies the rub, and the consequences thereof. Rice will come for all of them, and there will be nobody left to protest.
Donald Trump has repeatedly made statements suggesting he wants revenge against his political opponents.
“I am your retribution”: In a March 2023 speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), Trump declared, “I am your warrior. I am your justice. And for those who have been wronged and betrayed, I am your retribution.” This became a central theme of his 2024 campaign.
Justification of revenge: After being found guilty on 34 felony counts in a New York state court in 2024, Trump’s rhetoric intensified. In a June 2024 interview with Dr. Phil McGraw, he stated, “Revenge does take time… And sometimes revenge can be justified, Phil, I have to be honest. Sometimes it can.”
Specific threats: Trump has promised to:
Appoint a special prosecutor to target Joe Biden and the “Biden crime family.”
Direct the Department of Justice to investigate “Marxist” prosecutors like New York Attorney General Letitia James and Fulton County DA Fani Willis.
Pursue legal action against members of the January 6th committee, including Rep. Bennie Thompson and former Rep. Liz Cheney.
While he has occasionally downplayed the idea—telling Hugh Hewitt in 2023 he “wouldn’t do that” because he wants to “bring our country forward”—his repeated statements and campaign promises have consistently emphasized retribution, leading allies and analysts to view revenge as
Trump “wants revenge against his political opponents.”
Per usual, the Left drops the context of *how* Trump pursues that revenge.
There’s the Leftist way (ala Susan Rice): Destroy the opposition by any means necessary. That’s destruction for the sake of destruction.
Then there’s Trump’s way:
“The unprecedented success of the United States of America will be my ultimate and absolute Revenge.”
That’s focusing on achievement. Then letting your enemies drown in their own tears.
Sam,
Well said.
Fact is, people have done wrong things perhaps even illegal. Now that the cover of the Obama/Biden era are gone and these wrong doings are being uncovered, they scream it is Trump going after his opponents. They willing ignore the wrong doing.
New FBI memo confirms 2022 JTN report on Biden involvement in raid of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property
“This event is dependent upon the timeline of President Biden’s brief, decision and coordination between WH Counsel and DOJ,” reads a new memo obtained by JTN.
https://justthenews.com/government/federal-agencies/fbi-memo-confirms-jtn-2022-reporting-biden-involvement-raid-trumps-mar?utm_source=justthenews.com&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=external-news-aggregators?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=offthepress&utm_campaign=home
so that Russian Conspiracy Hoax…anyone jailed yet?
still waiting for 1 Democrat to be jailed for any of their their 10,000’s of crimes!
Can you name one crime Wash DC dems have been convicted of?
As much as I am disgusted with anyone who are calls for revenge to get a platform, Perhaps it is best that they are exposed. The hatred for other people that do not agree with them and fall in line is appalling. Where did this hatred come from? Is it just the lost taste of power that is consuming them to return in such a vengeful way? When did this start? Was it as far back as Gore/Bush or did it start with Obama? I know that Hillary felt she deserved the presidency and with her loss her long term personality faults have risen to the top. Still, I think this hatred started before her. Having never been to New York, I can only guess the hatred for Trump based on comments in other papers and former New Yorkers here in the Western states. What did he do to inflame them so much? His mouth is horrible but I find it no worse than other New Yorkers or what the Democratic leadership is using currently. So I am guessing that it is his success in the business world, non approved industry, and their lust power.
He is not in the club. Far as we know he is not corrupt in the same way that they are. He is cowed – by the Rothschilds and BN but not stealing from the public purse. The D;s are famous for the latter.
After thinking about it for a bit, I realize that you are probably correct.
Bill Clinton – Governor – President
Barrack Obama – community organizer, state senator, U.S. senator, President
Hillary Clinton – wife of Bill, Secretary of State, State senator
Joe Biden- 50 years of senator, vice president and president.
Trump- Businessman his whole adult life, President
Yup he is not in their social club.
. Yes, it’s hate, hatred that consumes their pitiful souls. The general instruction is to pray for them. This keeps the heart clean of hate. People can then proceed with rational actions, reactions and planning for the welfare of a nation.
OT: SCOTUS erred in the tariffs opinion. Big winner is China. Because of tariffs and the quick regulation of such under IEEPA business was beginning to invest in domestic production. Walmart does 650 billion per year in operations and maintenance yearly. Vanguard and Blackrock are investors.
There are duties, customs and tariffs. Another tragic bit of idiocy made it’s way into law but I’m absolutely certain such statesmen as Crockett, Cortez, Tlaib, Jeffries, Paul and many others understand that. 😏.
Get some biology, economics, math and other majors on the court and try to steer away from literature and women’s studies for a bit.
Another day in paradise…
. Goes back to TWEA and then Jimmy Carter. Armed conflict but that’s not all IEEPA is about.
Emergency 😂 yes 35 trillion debt, trade imbalance, securities, failing dollar and so much more…
I was remembering the college professor and the machete attack. Reminded me of that great nation Rwanda. Rwanda Rice 😉 .
Thanks for the laughs. Alley Cortez for president!
Not a single word about POTUS’ non stop revenge tour the last 13 months.
LOL are you insane?
Democrats JAILED 1000’s of republicans!!!
Tell us…what revenge are you talking about?
Stopping illegals, fraud, crime?
Democrats are 1930’s national socialists!!! We need to STOP THEIR Fascism!
You don’t expect these idiots to look in a mirror, do you?
Completely agree. However, and with all due respect, Professor Turley, you used the wrong graphic for your post. Try this (there is a very short promo first):
Ms. Rice is the number one candidate for autopen author. She’s got a nerve threatening us. It is Rice who is going to end up in prison . for treason.
Let’s hope.
When did she commit treason? Words mean things, you idiot. You are not smart enough to share the “thoughts” bouncing around in your head.
The Democrats, through Susan Rice, have signaled there will be no more “Mr. Nice Guy” is they win again. This time, the win will permanent. We will cheat on elections, fund our campaigns using NGOs, jail our enemies (maybe you), open borders again, and generally impose our rightful will on all of you. Period.
When talking with my Dem friends, they were completely unaware that Rep felt oppressed for many years. They live in a bubble of he current media.
I just ended a 20 year friendship…when a RICH NYC Democrat “friend” told me his son doesn’t believe in capitalism…. His wife made Millions on an IPO! Their hypocrisy is suicidal!
They are delusionally STUPID! I can take it any longer!
Ended … because the SON didn’t believe in capitalism. Let me this straight, because of the kid? You made that up. Again, because of the SON?
He is obviously lying. The relationship may be over and I think I understand why.
Susan Rice represents exactly the sort of Fascism that exists on the far left. The targeting of Conservatives and Trump supporters during the Biden regime, preceded by their treatment under the Obama regime, are emblematic of the Fascist left. Hitler would be so proud of his fellow leftwing Socialists.
What about separation of powers??
Susan Rice is all wrong and she should know better. But then again, this is how it always goes.
Trump was fined $500 Million for paying back a loan that not one bank complained about…20 years after the fact!
Democrats illegally imported millions of illegals, take bribes regularly, deny science of things man vs woman, biden PARDON his criminal family and those AROUND HIM, etc
Trump should PARDON his entire group…for all crimes past, presence and future…like Democrats do!
Ok. So what’s you point? Just reviving headlines?
No, he was fined for committing fraud, which he did. His attorneys stipulated that they misstated the value of assets on the balance sheet.
Sean
committing fraud,
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Against who? Not the banks.
Isn’t this a bipartisan issue? It has been a horrible year of “get even” mentality
Or as Tony Soprano infamously repeated
“revenge is like a plate of cold cuts.”
“Revenge is like serving cold cuts.”
Democrats show their Fascist Methods!
Just RAW Vengeful POWER
They are fighting a Civil War
Trump and the GOP need to ABOLISH the Democrats for their 2nd Civil War
End the Federal Aid they feed off. Shrink DC power…so it can’t be BOUGHT
Ms Rice has forgotten the other old saying, “The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.”
Herr Bernie Sanders just performed his best imitation of The Fuhrer to date. Arms waving, eyes rolling back into his head, screaming and pounding his fists, burning with explosive fury, he vowed to seize power away from the enemies of democracy no matter the price to pay.
This is Not the age of rage.
This is the age of loony tunes flying over the cockoo’s nest.
I am waiting!