Hey, I think you're on to something. THE PEOPLE DON'T CARE. They are actually too busy trying to be productive while a bunch of whiners keep trying to pry dollars out of their pockets, because they don't want to be productive themselves.
did the aforementioned riots involve wanton destruction of private and public property, and randomly assaulting individuals simply for being in the wrong place at the wrong time?
These riots have nothing to do with Civil Rights. A bunch of spoiled millennial children in their 20s stomping their feet because they lost an election and got humiliated. That's all this is.
And that "last resort" would be what, exactly? If people don't take you seriously and roll their eyes at you, then you think it's ok to get violent? Please tell me I'm misunderstanding you.
These "protesters" in no way represent the people. They need their ass busted. And got it, this time.
These protesters will always have my support; I remember the 60s - I remember Kent State, Berkeley. I know the nature of these armed, badged gunsels. I understand where Trump's loyalties lie, and it isn't with the American people. Kids standing up to these duly constituted thugs are just now learning what happens to them in custody. That's part of the process. But the protests will not go away, they will increase. Trump and his minions have shown their true colors. But the people of this country are not such wimps as some suppose - and when their duly elected representatives prove to be representing nothing but their own moneyed interests, the people will protest, the dissidents will "take it to the streets," so called anarchists will defend their country - who else will?
Um, no. Going only by the posts on this message board, the liberal hatred started long before these elections. And, unless one side or the other (or preferably both) start being adults and start behaving civilly, things are only going to continue to get worse.
Where the (*)(*)(*)(*) were you the last 8 years? Trump is actually doing what the people put him there to do.
And if you KNOW that most people are too apathetic to CARE about your point of view to vote? Do you have no empathy? No sympathy? No understanding of WHY they do what they do? Do you want to start that second civil war now? - - - Updated - - - Well, sorry, but if there is nothing else I can do, and I believe strongly enough about what it is I am protesting about, I'm not going to just roll over and die (IE: Give people like you want you want). I wouldn't expect the other side to behave differently, either. - - - Updated - - - Wow, such hatred. You don't really care if that hatred incites their anger and causes to become worse, do you? What will you do if they outnumber you and they decide to resort to violence? - - - Updated - - - Well, for me, the last resort is after you have tried the legal channels. And after you have determined there is no other way to get your message heard. What would you do? Just roll over and accept your death?
The following video explains why you and your kind won't win a shooting war with conservatives. Just swap demographics, and the core message remains the same. [video=youtube;HnJZ2haLPCw]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnJZ2haLPCw&t=4s[/video] ETA: As for what I would do if I felt unheard or unrepresented by America's leadership, I offer my behavior for the last 8 years. No torched cars, no store windows busted, no violence. Period.
You really don't see the contradiction between your support for actual physical violence and your whining about someone else's emotion all in one post, do you? Why am I not surprised? Oh and your expectation is wrong, we do behave differently, we go to ballot boxes and political rallies, we don't beat people up, we don't destroy property, we don't resort to terror, we don't blow up malls and restaurants just because things don't go our way and we feel strongly and it's "a last resort". That's how savages act, not us.
So, what you are saying is when conservatives/republicans wish death and violence on liberals and democrats (which many, MANY people on this forum do), they are talking out of their rear ends and don't actually mean or feel that way? Or, maybe you think that when people do the above, that the people they do it to are not affected in any way? You feel violence is NEVER the answer? Then explain why we have war at all? And as far as your opinion that your side doesn't do those things? Sorry, both sides have their radicals. Stop being so partisan and hatred-filled. Reach out to the other side and help them find a better way they can agree with, or many innocent people are going to pay the price. I don't care WHICH side starts the actual physical violence. I will blame BOTH sides for the things they have done which have incited the violence.
Your attempt to sidetrack the discussion and put words in my mouth is pretty lame. That you have no response to my observation about you condoning actual physical violence and yet whining like a crybaby about someone's emotion speaks for itself. So is your inability to address the fact that only savages, terrorists and criminals act the way you describe and resort to violence, mayhem, murder when things don't go their way.
Haha, you just made my point. If most don't care about your point of view, it might be time for some introspection. Of course I do. But I've had children and recognize tantrums when I see them. Hyperbole much? I told you what to do. And by abiding by the system, that has worked so well for centuries, is in no way 'rolling over and dying' or ' giving the other side what they want'. ^ This is part of your generations problem. You see hate everywhere that it doesn't exist. Facts =/= hate. Things you don't like to hear =/= hate. The statement you responded to contained absolutely no "hate". And your inability to distinguish hate from facts is indeed the catalyst. People of your ilk really need to utilize your gray matter. Like someone else stated, be careful what you ask for, you won't fare well, outnumbered or not. And no, that statement contained no hate. So.... When did the legal channel thing happen? Did I miss it? Is it really time to dance in the streets and disrupt my fellow citizens lives because I cannot stand the size and culture of corruption in our government? Or should I keep voting and peacefully petitioning that same government to enact change, like an adult? Yeah, I'll stay with #2. You see, my boiling point is the actual forceful removal of rights and unconstitutional usurption, not silly psuedo-grievances that force the insane to wear p*ssy hats.
There's nothing wrong with protest. Get a marching permit, make cute signs, scream & yell idiotic chants. But if you walk onto my property, break my windows, and try to burn my house down? That's when I shoot you. Understand?
That is (*)(*)(*)(*)ing hysterical. A bunch of nihilistic anti-American idiots are going to defend the country they hate.
I spoke with a PPB sergeant today who told me the new mayor is not going to tolerate anarchy anymore in Portland. It was the mayor himself who gave the go ahead to do what we see on the video.
You don't remember s#!t. I saw their holy horse crap walking with my dad when he was stationed at Alameda NAS in '66/'67 so save your sanctimonious BS for the *******s that will swallow it. Protesting is a right protected by the 1st. However distruction of property and violating others rights are not. These spoiled little brats better learn that distinction and behave like civilized members of society or they will get the comeuppance they so richly deserve.
I'm ok with Session's stance on a lot of issues. The one I disagree with him on is marijuana, and that is dangerous. Hopefully someone convinces him otherwise. I definitely agree with this; Soros is a scumbag.
By "be productive," you mean stick diligently to a wage-slave job while the one percent grab all the profits? Sounds pretty futile to me.
I back the radicals. They know a demagogue when they see one. I tend to be in favor of the weak (unarmed radicals) against the strong (riot police). I remember the 60s, and know that often the only way the people's will prevails is when they take it to the streets, especially when the Establishment - democrats and republicans - foist off an agenda designed only to further glut the already bloated one-percent.
Rioters armed with a variety of improvised weapons that include molotov cocktails, who go about attacking innocent bystanders, and destroying private property, are not weak.
Will "the people" prevail when they cause extensive private property damage, set fires, block routes of access and assault bystanders in their rage filled tirades? This all happened in Portland in their last spasm of anger and police and city officials made the mistake of letting them go, by and large. Good to see city leaders learned something about the feral anarchists that roam the streets of Portland.
I think Trump should issue an executive order for a "Bricks and Bats Day". Cops can take a day off and let the two factions have it out. The leftists and anarchists can do their thing and citizens can do their thing without worrying about getting arrested. I think it would solve things pretty dramatically.
It is certain the people will not prevail when they sit on their hands while the elite of the one-percent refuse to share profits, or when they outsource jobs, or try to blame some one ethnic group when it is corporate policies (down-size, outsource, take-back) that are responsible for worker disaffection here. Trace the grief to its source - it is not in the people, it is in the reactionary, dictatorial, despotic policies of Republican and Democrat "leaders."
