James Comey's Shell Post Sparks MAGA Outrage and Accusations of Violence

The Controversy Over James Comey's Social Media Post

• 🐚 James Comey posted a photo of shells spelling out "8647" on a beach, captioning it "Cool shell formation on my beachwalk."
• 🚨 MAGA supporters and Donald Trump interpreted this post as a call to "unalive" or assassinate the president, claiming "86" means to get rid of the "47th" president.
• 🗣️ Trump stated Comey "knew exactly what that meant" and that "a child knows what that meant."

Interpreting "86" and Political Violence

• 🍽️ The hosts argue that "86" in service industry contexts literally means "we're done" or "out of stock," not a call for violence.
• ❓ They question the interpretation, noting that even in left-leaning circles, "86" signifies opposition, not necessarily violence or impeachment.
• ⚖️ The hosts contrast Comey's post with instances of explicit calls for violence from the right, such as "Hang Mike Pence."

Hypocrisy and Accusations

• 🎭 The discussion highlights perceived hypocrisy, with the hosts pointing to past social media posts by Trump and his allies that they deem more overtly violent or threatening.
• 🖼️ Examples include a Trump-supporting truck with Joe Biden hog-tied, Don Jr.'s jokes about Paul Pelosi's skull, and Paul Gosar's anime video depicting violence against Biden and AOC.
• 📢 Trump's past statement about "second amendment people" stopping Hillary Clinton is also cited as a more direct call to violence.

Trump's Reaction and Comey's History

• 📺 Trump, in an interview, described Comey as a "dirty cop" due to his history, suggesting this context makes the shell post more significant.
• 🏛️ The hosts counter that Comey is labeled a "dirty cop" for not acting as a political weapon for Trump.
• ⚖️ The decision on how to proceed regarding Comey's post is deferred to Pam Bondi, whom the hosts describe as a corrupt official who plays ball with corrupt people.

The Broader Political Landscape

• 🤯 The hosts express frustration with the MAGA reaction, calling it a "meltdown" and an attempt to play the victim.
• 💬 They suggest that the right has a history of generating rhetoric around violence against Democrats, including calls for civil war.
• 💡 The segment concludes by sarcastically suggesting that Democrats should learn from the right's tactics of calling for retribution and locking up opponents.