There was a time in this country when political differences were settled at the ballot box, not with gleeful calls for violence. We could disagree, even passionately, on the direction of our nation, but a fundamental respect for our institutions—and for basic human decency—remained. Frankly, that time feels like a distant memory from another country, buried under a mountain of vitriol and rage that now passes for political discourse. This isn’t just a heated debate; it’s a corrosive sickness that has utterly consumed one side of the aisle.
We have witnessed the horrifying result when this depraved rhetoric metastasizes into action. We have mourned patriots like Charlie Kirk, whose life was stolen by the very same hatred that is now openly cheered in the public square. Yet, instead of sober reflection, the agitators on the Left simply double down. They prove, time and again, that for them, political violence is not a bug in their system, but a celebrated feature. The latest stomach-churning example comes not from some anonymous troll, but from a Democrat party activist in Wisconsin.
From ‘The Post Millennial’:
A Wisconsin brewery that promised customers free beer on the day President Donald Trump dies complained that he survived the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Minocqua Brewing Company had previously promoted a message on social media stating it would offer “Free beer, all day long, the day [Trump] dies.”…
“Well, we almost got #freebeerday. Either a brother or sister in the Resistance needs to work on their marksmanship or he faked another assassination to get a positive news cycle. We’ll never know. Regardless, we stand at the ready to pour free beer the day it happens.”
Read that again. This was the vile message posted by the Minocqua Brewing Company following the failed assassination attempt on President Donald Trump. A business, open to the public, openly lamented that a political leader wasn’t murdered and encouraged the next “brother or sister in the Resistance” to have better aim. This isn’t just a bad joke; it’s a terrifying glimpse into the black, empty soul of the modern Left.
An Activist Hiding Behind a Tap Handle
So, who is the mastermind behind this vile fantasy? Meet Kirk Bangstad, a former Democratic candidate for the Wisconsin State Assembly. This isn’t a simple business owner making an off-color comment; this is a dedicated political operative who runs a super PAC targeting conservatives and previously sued to have President Trump removed from the ballot. His brewery is a political front, selling merchandise with slogans like, “I wish it was free beer day,” a ghoulish celebration of his desire for the President’s death.
This isn’t an isolated incident of poor judgment, either. According to reports, Bangstad was recently found guilty of disorderly conduct following a harassment charge. He’s the poster boy for the unhinged extremist the Democrat party pretends doesn’t exist, all while cultivating his brand of toxic politics. His actions are the logical conclusion of a party that has abandoned civil discourse for the language of “resistance” and “fighting” at any cost.
The Deafening Silence of Wisconsin Democrats
But here’s the kicker. The truly revealing part of this story isn’t Bangstad’s unhinged rant—it’s the spineless reaction from his political allies. When confronted with this disgusting rhetoric, prominent Wisconsin Democrats with direct ties to Bangstad scrambled for the nearest political foxhole. Both gubernatorial frontrunner Francesca Hong and congressional candidate Rebecca Cooke—who was previously employed by Bangstad—issued weak, generic statements denouncing “political violence.”
Neither had the courage or the moral clarity to condemn Kirk Bangstad or his brewery by name. Let’s call their refusal what it is: a tacit endorsement. As the National Republican Congressional Committee rightly pointed out, “Rebecca Cooke needs to stop hiding and immediately denounce her former employer… Voters deserve to know whether she stands with Wisconsinites who reject this rhetoric or with the same extremist voices pushing it.” Their silence provides the answer. They are terrified of alienating the radical base that cheers for this sort of thing.
This incident reveals a sickness that goes far beyond one man and his brewery. It is a profound moral rot at the heart of the Democratic establishment, where wishing for the death of a President is met not with universal condemnation, but with calculated silence. Make no mistake, this is a five-alarm inferno for our nation’s soul, and those who refuse to help put it out are complicit in letting it burn. We must stand for something better.
Key Takeaways
- A Democrat-owned brewery openly wished for the President’s assassination.
- The owner is a failed Democrat politician, not just a random business owner.
- Wisconsin’s Democratic leadership refused to condemn their extremist ally by name.
- This silence is approval, revealing the modern Left’s moral bankruptcy.
Sources: The Post Millennial, New York Post
