I get that. I get it from this as well (from another thread):
It’s an interesting thing to see people waving around signs with “No on H8” who look like they have enough anger to kill someone. Strange juxtaposition.
So here’s part of what I don’t understand. Wasn’t anyone mad when this was put on the ballot? Why did people sit around complacently this time, if that’s what you’re saying they did?
I had a feeling it would be you answering this since it was you that I was referring to. I guess I should have modified my term a little and will do so now. I’ll call it a ‘veiled threat’ instead of an all-out threat. But here’s an example.
To me though, there’s not much difference in tone and style.