Ex-Rep. Joe Walsh deletes tweet threatening 'war' on Obama

Washington (CNN)Former Rep. Joe Walsh is under fire after deleting a tweet saying "This is now war" against President Barack Obama and Black Lives Matter protesters following the killing of Dallas police officers.

"3 Dallas Cops killed, 7 wounded. This is now war. Watch out Obama. Watch out black lives matter punks. Real America is coming after you," tweeted Walsh, a former tea party congressman from Illinois and now a conservative talk radio host.

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Walsh later explained on Twitter, early Friday morning, that, "I wasn't calling for violence, against Obama or anyone. Obama's words & BLM's deeds have gotten cops killed. Time for us to defend our cops."




Indeed? Calling for "war" in the context of a shooting Is NOT calling for violence?
Seriously?
I guess that my understanding of the word "war" is faulty.
Let's consult an expert.

Dictionary.com
WAR. noun
1.
a conflict carried on by force of arms, as between nations or between parties within a nation; warfare, as by land, sea, or air.
2.
a state or period of armed hostility or active military operations:
The two nations were at war with each other.
3.
a contest carried on by force of arms, as in a series of battles or campaigns:

Last edited by Goose (7/09/2016 7:10 am)