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It’s getting old. You’re convincing people you’re a Russia bot at this point.

Well, the game was in Seattle and there’s plenty of Seattle garb in that pic. Definitely a Marshawn Lynch fan in the Bills Jersey.

I don’t know about those pavers. Maybe protestors stole them and planted them and wanted to use them as weapons. Did you report the suspicious two bricks to the police? Were they still there after the protest? I don’t ask that facetiously. Given the fact that right wing groups have been caught setting up fake Antifa accounts on social media to cause chaos, maybe it was one of those that put those bricks there. I honestly don’t know. I DO know that the greatest investigative body in the world has been tasked with finding evidence that Antifa is behind the violence at some of these protests and they haven’t yet. Perhaps they will and if they do then I hope Antifa and everyone else gets what’s coming to them. In the meantime, there is no question that violence by protestors of any stripe has fallen off sharply of late. Let’s hope it continues.

I’m not. At all. And yet two well established local news outlets that have been in the community for many years paint an entirely different picture than the city journal. Look, it’s a fluid situation to be sure and conditions on the ground can change, so I’ll keep tuned. But I need more reputable news sources to substantiate reports. The two you cited essentially come right out and say they slant things to the right. Just look at the words they use. They don’t even bother to hide their agenda and pretend to be unbiased observers of the situation. Look, I’m not gonna get into a protracted “I link, you link” war of ideology here. It’s ridiculous. I’ll continue keep tabs on Seattle though, after that protestor was shot by the guy who drove his car into the crowd. I know Antifa didn’t do that.

I think I’ll take the word of the reporting from The Seattle Times, a news agency with boots on the ground in the actual area where protestors are camping out. No mention of a police department taken over, no mention of armed patrols. Mention of protests remaining peaceful though with no ISIS like tactics, unless ISIS was into candlelit memorials, street art, spray paint, free snacks for protestors, and medic stations set up by local providers. https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/seattle-area-protests-live-updates-for-tuesday-june-9/ A Seattle FoxNews report concurs. https://www.foxnews.com/us/seattle-city-hall-protesters-autonomous-zone This is the same area and group of protestors that two days ago a white, right wing extremist drove his car into, shot a protestor, ran away with his gun and high volume clip, and was later arrested. Like I said, I’ll be interested to see any substantiated report that Antifa is organizing any violence at these protests. To date, after 16 days of protests, I haven’t seen one corroborated report of Antifa organized violence. When I do, I’ll be the first to post it here. This is half the problem.

Additional insight into the Antifa narrative. It says volumes that far right groups have been caught creating bogus Antifa accounts on social media in order to stoke the fear and create chaos. Must be those whackos that want another civil war. The more I read about Antifa, the more I think they’re mostly a disorganized feckless group. https://apple.news/AI-aIoBX2RkG2wt9zt2lmHA

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This FBI? Trump’s and Barr’s FBI? They’ve been specifically tasked with finding evidence that Antifa is organizing violence around the country and so far...crickets. I know that must upset Trump and Barr to no end, but not even they can manufacture the evidence they seek. I imagine that’s gotten more difficult since their conflicting lies about the events at Lafeyette Square on June 1st. I don’t care for Antifa. I think Antifa is a far left organization that the far right is trying desperately to blame for the the violence at these protests around the country. I don’t think they are as organized as people want to give them credit for. I think they’ve contributed no more to the violence than any other group, right or left. I’m open to seeing proof that they have. And no, I’m not so fast and loose with classifying Americans as terrorist groups. I think we need to tread very carefully there. I’m still interested in seeing your source about the brick deliveries.

What’s your news source for the brick deliveries? Did the White House delete their propaganda because they weren’t debunked? And no, deliveries aren’t made in the middle of the riots. But they are routinely made in cities with riots none the less. Construction projects, many delayed due to shutdowns, have resumed all over the country over the last six weeks. Additionally, the FBI and other investigative agencies have not been able confirm these allegations. At all.

Allen would have been looking to truck somebody.

Apparently, news reports and city officials are refuting these claims and saying that those brick deliveries are for legitimate construction projects: https://www.factcheck.org/2020/06/bricks-were-placed-for-construction-not-to-incite-protesters/ The White House had removed their own videos once their claims were debunked as well: https://theintercept.com/2020/06/04/white-house-forced-retract-claim-viral-videos-prove-antifa-plotting-violence/

Can’t agree more with everything here. Well put.

That’s a great point about ”whoa” vs. “giddy up.” And he’s absolutely right about that when it comes to Allen. I’ve said it before, but Allen competes his balls off on every play. Every. Play. That level of competitive desire can’t be taught. And it’s highly infectious, especially from a QB.

Cops doing their job well is a basic requirement and expectation of the public they’re sworn to serve and protect. But if you’re interested, I posted a story of a cop doing her job well in the Matt Gugino thread in Off The Wall.

This might be the saddest commentary on the entire situation and is, imo, the crux of the issue. Everybody I know has always understood that the proverbial 99% of LEOs are honorable and do it by the book. But damn! if we don’t see that 1% all too often, regardless.I mean, what are the odds? I suspect it’s for the very reason you point out.

It will be interesting to see if he is qualified. Even if he’s not in their plans it makes sense to control his NHL rights, regardless. That said, I’m not sure he was looming large in the plans, anyway.

Reporting no injuries found is no more of a HIIPA violation than saying he’s in serious but stable condition, which has been reported.

There’s no confusion here. Just a deliberate attempt by right wing conspiracy theorists like Trump and Roscoe B Davis to discredit Martin Gugino who’s been protesting since the civil rights movement for crissakes. Arrested 300 times? A member of Antifa? Fake blood? A set up? Pure horse crap. But he’s an agitator alright. As evidenced by all those he’s triggered. That said, agitation is an ingredient in political protests. Always has been, always will be.

Playing the system to make some cash? Fitz is the definition of backup and/or “bridge” quarterback. He has intrinsic value in those roles and that’s been evident his entire career in the league. That’s why the system pays him what it does. He’s not gaming anything.

He is a good quarterback. He’s just a very limited passer, especially with marginal talent surrounding him.

Perhaps, but the sanctimonious, self-righteous outrage remains.

I’m sure some of you have seen this story, but for those that haven’t it’s worth hearing about. It’s about a Niagara Falls police officer who saw that a young black child was frightened merely by the sight of her police car and how the officer just couldn’t let that pass. This is an essential ingredient in real, impactful change. Well done, officer. https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/niagara-county/niagara-falls/viral-video-from-niagara-falls-shows-another-side-of-how-police-serve-and-protect/

Below is a Facebook post from a dispatcher with the Buffalo Police Department who has since been suspended. While his is a civilian position within the department, it is that LAST thing this department needs. It raises questions about the kind of culture within the department. Just a stupid, tone deaf thing to say. Especially in the current climate.

How about, “Ladies and gentlemen, please rise in honor of the playing of the Tostitos Queso Chip national anthem.”