LB3 Posted June 3, 2020 Posted June 3, 2020 29 minutes ago, Jauronimo said: I think that already started. Here's some videos: https://www.reddit.com/r/2020PoliceBrutality/ That's a good smattering of videos. Almost no context other than claims that they were peaceful. I guess we should "believe all protesters" that they did nothing wrong. ?♂️ 1
Trump_is_Mentally_fit Posted June 3, 2020 Posted June 3, 2020 It remains a shocking failure that many African Americans, especially young African American men, are harassed and threatened in their own country. It is a strength when protesters, protected by responsible law enforcement, march for a better future. This tragedy — in a long series of similar tragedies — raises a long overdue question: How do we end systemic racism in our society? The only way to see ourselves in a true light is to listen to the voices of so many who are hurting and grieving. Those who set out to silence those voices do not understand the meaning of America — or how it becomes a better place. 2
RiotAct Posted June 3, 2020 Posted June 3, 2020 32 minutes ago, Magox said: This guy is the chair of New York City Council health committee. These are the guys that are involved in the decision making process of who remains sheltered and who doesn't. Remember that. File this under “Tweets that didn’t age so well”: 1 1
Chef Jim Posted June 3, 2020 Posted June 3, 2020 1 minute ago, Tiberius said: It remains a shocking failure that many African Americans, especially young African American men, are harassed and threatened in their own country. It is a strength when protesters, protected by responsible law enforcement, march for a better future. This tragedy — in a long series of similar tragedies — raises a long overdue question: How do we end systemic racism in our society? The only way to see ourselves in a true light is to listen to the voices of so many who are hurting and grieving. Those who set out to silence those voices do not understand the meaning of America — or how it becomes a better place. Who, in your opinion, is silencing those voices the most?
Justice Posted June 3, 2020 Posted June 3, 2020 13 minutes ago, Doc said: Did you ever get robbed? Yes and no. I wasn’t there the one time it happened in 10 plus years. I was on vacation. Thankfully nobody was hurt. 1
Doc Posted June 3, 2020 Posted June 3, 2020 Just now, Justice said: Yes and no. I wasn’t there the one time it happened in 10 plus years. I was on vacation. Thankfully nobody was hurt. That's good. Do you think the police presence helped deter crime?
meazza Posted June 3, 2020 Posted June 3, 2020 12 minutes ago, Deranged Rhino said: Is that wolverine? 5
Prickly Pete Posted June 3, 2020 Posted June 3, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Magox said: It's not even about what he said for me. It's his opinion, people can form their own thoughts but this reporter felt the need to castigate him for his thoughts. In other words, what he is saying is "Submit to my views, if not, shut the hell up!" The thought police seems to be a main component of the modern day left. This exactly what these people are about, and the main reason I dropped my support for the Left. Social media is filled with little tests and groupthink challenges to get everyone to conform, or "be exposed". "Everyone should turn their profile black, in support of the protesters"...if you don't you are clearly a racist POS. Social media is filled with this stuff and kids are particularly pressured by these tactics. Even the "I Voted" stickers are a mild form of this. It's nobody's business whether I voted or not. It's a shaming tool. ***** them all. Edited June 3, 2020 by Prickly Pete 1 4
Justice Posted June 3, 2020 Posted June 3, 2020 1 minute ago, Doc said: That's good. Do you think the police presence helped deter crime? One would think yes, but no. It’s not like they stuck around. I rarely seen them unless they came around to question and harass people. That’s why the guys from the area referred to them as “the jump out boys”. 1
Needle Posted June 3, 2020 Posted June 3, 2020 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Magox said: It's not even about what he said for me. It's his opinion, people can form their own thoughts but this reporter felt the need to castigate him for his thoughts. In other words, what he is saying is "Submit to my views, if not, shut the hell up!" The thought police seems to be a main component of the modern day left. This my issue with BLM movement. They are not interested in communicating. You can only agree with them or you're a racist. If you are a white and agree with them you still need to not speak on the subject. It is blatantly over the top insulting. I have done some research on BLM because I wanted to see what it was about. At least I wanted to see more than just BLM spray painted on a building or car. The truth is that it has zero substance whatsoever. The website literally has one idea or demand on it, "defund police". The other content is t-shirts. It is a sham. It is just an angry rant for black people to tee off on white society. It is also a woke badge for white millennials on Facebook. Literally no dialogue, no substance, and no advancement for the black community. The NAACP and ACLU are everything BLM is not. I don't always agree with them but you can see their dedication to bettering minorities through education, housing, legal funding, etc. BLM is a bumper sticker for soccer moms and something to carve into a cop car. Pointless Edited June 3, 2020 by Needle 2 1
Jauronimo Posted June 3, 2020 Posted June 3, 2020 12 minutes ago, LB3 said: That's a good smattering of videos. Almost no context other than claims that they were peaceful. I guess we should "believe all protesters" that they did nothing wrong. ?♂️ Draw your own conclusions. I haven't seen any demands for context on the dozens of other videos posted.
B-Man Posted June 3, 2020 Author Posted June 3, 2020 12 minutes ago, Chef Jim said: Who, in your opinion, is silencing those voices the most? C'mon Jim...........really ? 1
LB3 Posted June 3, 2020 Posted June 3, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Jauronimo said: Draw your own conclusions. I haven't seen any demands for context on the dozens of other videos posted. I specifically questioned a tweet earlier that the Dallas man that was viciously assaulted had died. Context is everything. Edited June 3, 2020 by LB3 1
Trump_is_Mentally_fit Posted June 3, 2020 Posted June 3, 2020 Retired Admiral Michael Mullen, who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under both Bush and President Barack Obama, wrote a piece for The Atlantic titled “I Cannot Remain Silent”: It sickened me yesterday to see security personnel—including members of the National Guard—forcibly and violently clear a path through Lafayette Square to accommodate the president's visit outside St. John's Church. I have to date been reticent to speak out on issues surrounding President Trump's leadership, but we are at an inflection point, and the events of the past few weeks have made it impossible to remain silent. Whatever Trump’s goal in conducting his visit, he laid bare his disdain for the rights of peaceful protest in this country, gave succor to the leaders of other countries who take comfort in our domestic strife, and risked further politicizing the men and women of our armed forces. 1
Jauronimo Posted June 3, 2020 Posted June 3, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, LB3 said: I specifically questioned a tweet earlier that the Dallas man that was viciously assaulted had died. Contrary to most posts, I have seen no evidence that individual was a store owner. He was apparently "protecting his neighborhood" with a short sword or gladius which remained sheathed. Earlier videos show he was being pelted by rocks and trash before singling out of one of the crowd and chasing a guy down. He was savagely beaten before he could do much of anything to the guy he was chasing. And hes still alive. https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/dallas/article243153526.html Edited June 3, 2020 by Jauronimo 1
LB3 Posted June 3, 2020 Posted June 3, 2020 1 minute ago, Jauronimo said: Contrary to most posts, I have seen no evidence that individual was a store owner. He was apparently "protecting his neighborhood" with a short sword or gladius which remained sheathed. Earlier videos show he was being pelted by rocks and trash before singling out of one of the crowd and chasing a guy down. He was savagely beaten before he could do much of anything to the guy he was chasing. From what I saw, the guy was tweeting that it was silly of him to go protect his favorite bar. He didn't deserve the beating he took. He was also definitely dumb for bringing a short sword to a rock fight. 1
Justice Posted June 3, 2020 Posted June 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, B-Man said: And this can help him win the election rather easily. I already believe he will win. But if he squashes this whole thing without violence he will gain a great deal of support. Furthermore there is a little bit of a gamble involved in this strategy of deploying the National Guard and maybe this is the reason why President Trump has yet to do it in other states. If there’s violence he would lose support. If there isn’t he will gain a ton of support. Same is to be said about the other side. 1
Wacka Posted June 3, 2020 Posted June 3, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Deranged Rhino said: And just as people are starting to see it, and the righteous protests are dying down -- time for a narrative switch: Yes, .stay away from the Cuomo's especially Chris. Edited June 3, 2020 by Wacka 1
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