Because that's why
A Republican Facebook page posted a list of violent acts committed by the left. Some of them I accept (assassination attempts on trump and kirk) even if the reality of it is more complicated. And then they include BLM protests. And a litany of other things.
Their conclusion is that SPLC hasn't labeled any leftist groups as hate groups, and they should have because look the left is so violent and hateful.
Of course, the post does not mention any political violence from the right. Nor does it mention political violence committed by our country, by the U.S.A. Government.
And I'm thinking about how this post, if you believe what it's saying, then it really looks like there's this organized violence from the political left that's not being taken seriously (or is being intentionally ignored) by the mainstream media (i.e. "leftwing" media).
And I'm thinking there's no way the people actually posting this - the leadership (or their media managers, i suppose) - actually believe the worldview they're presenting. Like surely they know better, they know about the violence on the right, they support it, and they're playing us.
But what if they're just stupid? (or misinformed) Our leadership. What if your leadership is stupid? Could they be? If they are, it's much more likely they believe some bullshit and are perpetuating it because they believe it. I assume to be in power they must be somewhat smart. But WHY WOULD I THINK THAT.
And if they're not in power because of smarts, then why are they in power? Because. That's why.
P.S. I drafted this post on April 26, thought i wanted to work on it more ... and am publishing it unnchanged now (though i did add bc thats why at the end).