George Floyd Protest/Riots

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37L1 said:
Nothing has changed since the 60's? Were you even around then? A lot has changed and for the better, it just hasn't changed enough to where we all get along together, where character is the measure not color, where people don't need to burn/loot/assault to show their frustration or act like criminals. We still have a long ways to go and if this latest is any yardstick, we may never get there. Where is the Golden Rule that all of us have been taught? SMH, it makes me truly sad. George Floyd was not treated as a human being. The lack of compassion displayed by Ofc. Chauvin was appalling to me. I support the peaceful demonstrations but I am equally appalled at the mayhem that unfortunately results every night using his misfortune as an excuse to behave in such a manner as to destroy property and attack others. How does this help the cause?

As far as "plants", do these look like plants to you? And there are far more and far worse out there.

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Yes, I’ve lived through all the riots since the 60’s. There has been no leadership to cease these Events from occurring . Politicians looking to be re-elected (LBJ) enacted legislation that was mis directed to offer a helping hand in a manner that turned out to be enabling rather than helpful. You think it’s better right now? . I don’t. Starting with Rodney King it just got quieter. Quieter has not been better it’s just more intense festering underneath. More legislation helped minorities become first time house buyers to the criticism of white America Structured violence against blacks finally got news print as opposed to earlier black men who were dragged off to their death behind pick up trucks never to be seen or heard of again. But until white Americans decide they have to be part of the solution there will be no solution. Unarmed black men will continue to have their lives snuffed out by rogue cops

Politicians will continue to be part of the problem and not Part of the solution. William Barr will continue to enable Trump by dispersing legally demonstrating folks so Trump could first threaten to sic the military on Americans in their own states ( an illegal act). The demonstrators were hit with tear gas and rubber bullets so Trump could have his picture tsken holding a Bible in front of the “Presidents” church

And those “plants” you proudly show with a pix and imply they are not? You have no facts whether they are or are not, IMO. Your citing your opinion based on your historical observation. My reference to plants was the example of the two white female attorney’s one of whom has been arrested 11 times now for attending these events using a peaceful demonstrator As a shield and while standing behind them and throwing stuff at the cops

The cops know this. But, You’ll never see it discussed by Hannity or Limbaugh or reported by Brietbart, Fox New, the Washington Examiner the NY Post

As Vince Lombardi said .... if you’re not part of the solution - you’re part of the problem
 
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FLVOL_79 said:
I'm shocked the rest of the world has not invited the poor victims of racism from our Country to come live in their racism free utopias. Not a single one has offered help. Sad. Zero empathy.
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i guess I missed your invitation for them to come to your neighborhood
 
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#4,511
Weezer said:
I'm not against the current protests. I'm against the looting and the rioting. That's not protesting.

I'm against the way CK chose to protest because I believe it disrespected veterans. That's my opinion, I'm allowed to have it. I find it interesting that CK never found other ways to protest, or express his message. Why didn't he carry his message off the field and continue to fight for change?

In a period of 10-15 years, MLK changed the world through non-violent methods. He made the world a better place. We need another leader like that.

No one argued CK's message. Most understand that racial profiling and excessive police violence exist, and are a problem that needs to be addressed. But CK went about delivering his message poorly. His protest garnered more attention than his message. He should have seen the problem with that and found a better way to deliver his message. If his message meant so much to him, why did he stop when he lost his spotlight? Honestly, it makes me question his sincerity, even though I agree with his message. He didn't even reach the tip of the iceberg in what MLK experienced in his fight for change.

Now, would you like to offer something constructive to the conversation or are you just going to express more faux outrage?
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I invited you to present the solution since you don’t approve of anything done so far by those people who are the only ones to feel the wrath of many white Americans

But just as I thought. You have not provided the synopsis if CK’s rationale explained over and over. Again you diminish his PEACEFUL protest because it was in bright lights. You’re right of course he should hVe done it quietly in his dining room alone over thanksgiving dinner where no one other than his family knew

You and your ilk are part of the problem when you shoot down every solution. Just more excuses why this will continue
 
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PointGuard said:
I invited you to present the solution since you don’t approve of anything done so far by those people who are the only ones to feel the wrath of many white Americans

But just as I thought. You have not provided the synopsis if CK’s rationale explained over and over. Again you diminish his PEACEFUL protest because it was in bright lights. You’re right of course he should hVe done it quietly in his dining room alone over thanksgiving dinner where no one other than his family knew

You and your ilk are part of the problem when you shoot down every solution. Just more excuses why this will continue
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Actually, I think you and your ignorance are part of the problem. It's obvious you didn't read what I said but what you wanted to hear. People of your ilk make dialogue impossible.
 
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Weezer said:
Actually, I think you and your ignorance are part of the problem. It's obvious you didn't read what I said but what you wanted to hear. People of your ilk make dialogue impossible.
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Re read the whole exchange and then, in good faith, repeat this post. I’ll wait
 
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Weezy said:
So a LVPD cop is on life support. Bricks are being thrown. Buildings are being burned. Is this still a mostly peaceful protest? ...Was Charlottesville described as mostly a peaceful protest? The night riots need to be stopped. They need to stop putting cops in danger and arrest folks.
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I heard even 1 death due to covid was 1 too many. If you can stay home, mask up, wash hands...then you damn well better do it to save the life of that grandma 75 miles away.

Now it is, well you gotta break some eggs to make a cake.
 
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When you see…an entire nation, simultaneously grappling with an extraordinary crisis seated in 400 years of American racism, I'm sorry, that is not the same question as the understandably aggrieved store owner or the devout religious person who wants to go back to services," said de Blasio.
As a reminder, here was what de Blasio had to say to New Yorkers who had gathered to mourn a Hasidic rabbi last month: "My message to the Jewish community, and all communities, is this simple: the time for warnings has passed. I have instructed the NYPD to proceed immediately to summons or even arrest those who gather in large groups. This is about stopping this disease and saving lives. Period."
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Democratic Leaders Praise George Floyd Protesters, Show Utter Contempt for Everyone Else Still in Lockdown
 
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