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Democrats Own Jay Jones

Democrats Refuse to Police Their Own, So They Own the Fallout

Saul Alinsky’s Rules for Radicals Cut Both Ways

The Democrat Party’s refusal to hold its own accountable for violent rhetoric, as seen in Virginia AG candidate Jay Jones’s 2022 texts fantasizing about assassinating Republicans and their children, mirrors a deeper assassination culture problem on the left. Documented by the Rutgers University Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI), this trend normalizes political violence, yet Democrats dodge responsibility, inviting the backlash Saul Alinsky’s Rules for Radicals prescribes. By not policing their own, they own the electoral and moral consequences.

The Rules

  1. “Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have.”
  2. “Never go outside the experience of your people.”
  3. “Whenever possible go outside of the experience of the enemy.”
  4. “Make the enemy live up to its own book of rules.”
  5. “Ridicule is man’s most potent weapon. There is no defense. It is almost impossible to counterattack ridicule. Also it infuriates the opposition, who then react to your advantage.”
  6. “A good tactic is one your people enjoy.”
  7. “A tactic that drags on too long becomes a drag.”
  8. “Keep the pressure on.”
  9. “The threat is usually more terrifying than the thing itself.”
  10. “The major premise for tactics is the development of operations that will maintain a constant pressure upon the opposition.”
  11. “If you push a negative hard and deep enough it will break through into its counterside; this is based on the principle that every positive has its negative.”
  12. “The price of a successful attack is a constructive alternative.”
  13. “Pick the target, freeze it, personalize it, and polarize it.”

The Case of Jay Jones: A Symptom of Leniency

Jones’s scandal is a glaring example. His texts-threatening to “shoot [Republican Speaker Todd Gilbert] twice in the head” and wishing death on his kids-surfaced via National Review, yet Democrat leaders like Sen. Tim Kaine and Chair Susan Swecker call it “gotcha politics,” offering mild rebukes without demanding his exit (Washington Post, 10/08/2025). This contrasts with their 2019 push to oust Gov. Ralph Northam over a racist yearbook photo, exposing hypocrisy. Adding insult, Jones’s 116 mph reckless driving plea netted no jail or license suspension-just 1,000 hours of community service, half served at his own PAC (Cardinal News, 10/08/2025). The Virginia Law Enforcement Sheriffs’ Association and Fraternal Order of Police labeled this “disgusting” and urged his withdrawal, but Democrats stand firm, signaling special treatment.

A Broader Assassination Culture on the Left

This leniency aligns with NCRI’s 2025 Assassination Culture brief, surveying 1,264 U.S. adults. Results show 55% of left-of-center respondents justify murdering Trump (14.1% completely), 50.2% justify murdering Musk (10.7% completely), and 59% accept destroying Tesla dealerships in protest-driven by left-wing authoritarianism and Bluesky’s radicalizing echo chambers (200K+ Mangione mentions, 2M engagements). Post-Charlie Kirk’s September 2025 assassination, a YouGov poll reveals 18% of Democrats justify it (vs. 3% Republicans), with 24% blaming right-wing rhetoric-echoing Democrat figures mocking the killing (e.g., “F around and find out”). Jones’s rhetoric fits this pattern, yet Democrats’ refusal to act ties them to it.

Alinsky’s Rules Turned Against Them

Saul Alinsky’s Rules for Radicals (1971) urges exploiting opponents’ weaknesses and holding them to their standards-tactics Democrats have mastered, decrying GOP violence post-January 6th. Now, Republicans flip the script. Jason Miyares’s $1.5 million ad blitz and Trump’s call for Jones to drop out (Axios, 10/07/2025) hammer this hypocrisy, framing Democrats as extremists. Polls show Jones’s lead shrinking by 5 points (Washington Post, 10/08/2025), risking suburban swing voters in Virginia’s 2025 races. By not policing their own, Democrats invite this backlash, owning the fallout.

Counterarguments and Rebuttals

Democrats, including Neera Tanden, argue Jones’s texts were private hyperbole, not policy, with Tanden defending him by emphasizing their private nature as a mitigating factor. However, private conversations often reveal a person’s true character more starkly than polished public statements, exposing Jones’s underlying malice. NCRI data underscores a systemic left-leaning trend (38% overall justify Trump’s murder), and Jones’s public role as a candidate heightens his accountability. Democrats’ selective outrage-ignoring law enforcement pleas while condemning past GOP scandals-undermines their defense. In a post-Kirk climate, where threats against Virginia GOP delegates prove real stakes, this isn’t just miscalculation-it’s a moral failing.

Conclusion: Owning the Chaos

Democrats’ refusal to police Jones and address their assassination culture erodes moral credibility and electoral strength. Alinsky’s rules cut both ways: by shielding their own, they empower Republicans to wield the same tactics, potentially costing them Virginia and beyond. With stability at risk-NCRI warns of offline violence spillover-this double standard demands correction, or Democrats will own the escalating chaos.

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James K. Bishop

James K. Bishop is a conservative writer and raconteur hailing from Texas, known for his incisive and often provocative takes on political and cultural issues. With a staunch commitment to originalist constitutional principles, he emphasizes limited government, individual liberties, and traditional American values. Active on X under the handle @James_K_Bishop, he frequently engages his audience with sharp critiques of progressive policies, media narratives, and overreaches by the federal government. His style is direct, often laced with humor and wit, which resonates strongly with his conservative followers.