Mainly context (as there’s no Democratic rhetoric being discussed, but lots of violent Republican rhetoric, such that the comment only makes sense as ironic commentary), but the intermittent ALL CAPS and exclamation points also help. It’s written as a satire of a Trump tweet.
It should be read as “(In the context of Republicans constantly threatening civil war, can you believe some people still say,) ‘Democrats should tone down their violent rhetoric!’(?)”
Ok, I see what you mean. And that thing about the tweet was a very specific reference.
Still, it seem to me that Trump’s supporters say much worst and incoherent stuff, so it wouldn’t be too surprising to me having them say stuff like that for real.
Maybe I should mention that I’ve never even been to the US or plan to. I’m sure there are nuances I don’t get, so thanks for the clarifications.
