Is America burning? (Black Lives Matter protests, civil unrest and riots 2020)

[existentialist]

The weak mayor of Portland attempted to speak to demonstrators in front of the federal building last night. When the protests began about 2 months ago, he criticized the violent elements who vandalized and looted downtown. Last night, he didn't have a word to say about the vandalism. He was there to listen and thank the crowd. By his weakness, he and other city and state politicians have handed the Trump campaign a gift.

Wheeler meets with protesters for 'listening session'; demands feds leave, gets gassed

Donning a mask because of the coronavirus pandemic and swarmed by a large group of raucous protesters, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler said Wednesday night that he showed up to the protest to listen to demonstrators’ concerns. He did, but before the night was out, the mayor of a major American city...

katu.com

Oh, fuck OFF. You're like a Stateside version of Marty1, and he's enough of an insult to the intelligence as it is...

 

[NoXion]

Listening to your constituents is for commies. Real leaders sent in riot cops with rainbow badges.

 

[SpineyNorman]

The weak mayor of Portland attempted to speak to demonstrators in front of the federal building last night. When the protests began about 2 months ago, he criticized the violent elements who vandalized and looted downtown. Last night, he didn't have a word to say about the vandalism. He was there to listen and thank the crowd. By his weakness, he and other city and state politicians have handed the Trump campaign a gift.

Wheeler meets with protesters for 'listening session'; demands feds leave, gets gassed

Donning a mask because of the coronavirus pandemic and swarmed by a large group of raucous protesters, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler said Wednesday night that he showed up to the protest to listen to demonstrators’ concerns. He did, but before the night was out, the mayor of a major American city...

katu.com

Lol

 

[SpineyNorman]

For the most part, yes. When they cross the line and overreact, no.

Graffiti on the side of a pawnbroker = violent anarchist thugs

Tear gassing the womens institute, kicking the shit out of pensioners, disappearing people Pinochet style = just an "overreaction"

The fucking state of this cunt.

 

[AmateurAgitator]

The Police and the Proud Boys are on the same side. This is because the Proud Boys are no threat to the status quo. The Proud Boys ARE the status quo.

 

[TomUS]

Lol

Don't think Trump is using civil unrest and the "defund the police" slogan in his campaign?

 

[existentialist]

Don't think Trump is using civil unrest and the "defund the police" slogan in his campaign?

Do you actually have a coherent argument, or is it all going to be homespun faux naivety, larded with random links you think support your point?

 

[TomUS]

Graffiti on the side of a pawnbroker = violent anarchist thugs

Tear gassing the womens institute, kicking the shit out of pensioners, disappearing people Pinochet style = just an "overreaction"

The fucking state of this cunt.

Have another look and tell us again it's just graffiti on the side of a pawnbroker. This was shot more than a month and a half ago. It's much worse now. How can you be so indifferent to those that have been put out of work due to this destruction? Tell us again about your concern for the working class.

 

[kabbes]

It’s broken glass, Tom. Have some fucking perspective.

 

[Ax^]

Don't think Trump is using civil unrest and the "defund the police" slogan in his campaign?

No he is calling for Jack booted unknown government back Paramilitaries with military grade weapons to fill the streets

and its dim witted fools like yourself who might back him into 2nd term

just admit it Tom you be happier if the below was happening on the streets of your city

 

[Badgers]

 

[existentialist]

Nothing says "we don't give a shit about you" like gassing a democratically elected local leader, eh?

 

[8ball]

just admit it Tom you be happier if the below was happening on the streets of your city

Fuck's sake.

 

[SpineyNorman]

Have another look and tell us again it's just graffiti on the side of a pawnbroker. This was shot more than a month and a half ago. It's much worse now. How can you be so indifferent to those that have been put out of work due to this destruction? Tell us again about your concern for the working class.

You're a fucking joke

 

[Yuwipi Woman]

I'm actually with TomUS on the mayor of Portland being weak, but for entirely different reasons. Instead of calling in the national guard to reign in peaceful protesters, the mayor should have all of those faceless, nameless feds arrested for assault and civil rights violations.

 

[Yuwipi Woman]

Don't think Trump is using civil unrest and the "defund the police" slogan in his campaign?

It really doesn't matter. He just makes shite up to suit his needs at the moment anyway. One ad that appeared on Facebook used photos from a protest in Ukraine to suggest it was an Antifa protest in the US:

A new Trump campaign Facebook advertisement shows a split screen of two photos, one next to the other. The left one shows President Trump standing with several police leaders. The right one shows what appears to be a law enforcement officer being attacked by a mob of protesters. Under them are the words “Public safety vs. chaos & violence.”

The ad does not characterize the photos beyond that. But critics have suggested it implies the photo on the right depicts recent protests in the United States — given the country’s wave of demonstrations over the past two months — and takes advantage of the age-old blurry line between implication and misinformation in political advertising.
The photo, taken by Ukrainian photographer Mstyslav Chernov, is actually from 2014. It shows pro-democracy protesters in Ukraine clashing with police who were protecting Viktor Yanukovych, the country’s president, who was eventually removed from office and found guilty of high treason.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/07/23/trump-ad-facebook-ukraine/

 

[Flavour]

It really doesn't matter. He just makes shite up to suit his needs at the moment anyway.

Liked for the use of "shite" - you've been hanging out here too long!

 

[krtek a houby]

Don't think Trump is using civil unrest and the "defund the police" slogan in his campaign?

Sure he is.

But you are, too.

 

[Yuwipi Woman]

Liked for the use of "shite" - you've been hanging out here too long!

I have.

 

[Pickman's model]

Don't think Trump is using civil unrest and the "defund the police" slogan in his campaign?

you should have stopped after your second word, if not before your first

 

[BristolEcho]

Have another look and tell us again it's just graffiti on the side of a pawnbroker. This was shot more than a month and a half ago. It's much worse now. How can you be so indifferent to those that have been put out of work due to this destruction? Tell us again about your concern for the working class.

Like you give a shit about "the working class" even if you are part of it you side with the police "for the most part" so that shows who you are.

I follow people in Portland who are pretty sensible (EG not like most of us on U75. ) and I reckon I'll trust what they think about the current situation rather than people like you.

 

[RTWL]

Have another look and tell us again it's just graffiti on the side of a pawnbroker. This was shot more than a month and a half ago. It's much worse now. How can you be so indifferent to those that have been put out of work due to this destruction? Tell us again about your concern for the working class.

Youre not interested in the working classes, you are scared of the working classes. And you are also a shit brained racist piece of shit who deserves to end badly .

You are disgusting. A representation of the fractured, fucked up imperialist attitude...a carefully programmed drone defending the elite. Dont tell us you care about the working class you c*unt. You should be ashamed

 

[SpineyNorman]

Shouldn't be surprised, the twat also supported Scott Walker's union busting campaign in Wisconsin. Anywhere you find the powerful fucking people over you'll find TomUS licking their boots.

 

[RTWL]

I hear TomUS provides a very thorough oral enema for the business class.

 

[Pickman's model]

Have another look and tell us again it's just graffiti on the side of a pawnbroker. This was shot more than a month and a half ago. It's much worse now. How can you be so indifferent to those that have been put out of work due to this destruction? Tell us again about your concern for the working class.

Buenaventura Durruti interview - Pierre van Paassen

Supposed interview between Buenaventura Durruti and Pierre van Paassen of the Toronto Star during the Spanish civil war.

libcom.org

 

[Ax^]

Fuck's sake.

Ah come on was a bit ott but was cranky this morning

 

[Streathamite]

I'm actually with TomUS on the mayor of Portland being weak, but for entirely different reasons. Instead of calling in the national guard to reign in peaceful protesters, the mayor should have all of those faceless, nameless feds arrested for assault and civil rights violations.

As I understand it, that's precisely where the AG is heading

 

[teqniq]

Hmmmmm, maybe something, maybe not. But under the circumstances...

The Air Force Spy Plane Over Portland

An Air Force surveillance plane designed to carry state-of-the-art sensors typically reserved for war zones has been circling above Portland.

theintercept.com

 

[RTWL]

So that thing flies around effectively wardriving all coms ? I hope everyone out there is using heavy encryption to organize !

 

[Yuwipi Woman]

As I understand it, that's precisely where the AG is heading

The AG of Oregon? I know the city attorney for Pittsburgh said they'd arrest them if they come to Pittsburgh.