US Anti-Police Protests and Riots Thread II

[Galloism]

The damage in Minneapolis from the riots is apparently so extensive it took us almost two months to find a man who was apparently burned alive in the riot.

The arson took place on May 28 - we found the body on July 20.

I'd put this more down to negligence. Or maybe the building not being properly investigated due to covid?

The damage on Lake street, well... it's not nothing, but it's not sooo extensive they couldn't have combed through it by now. I've driven through there a few times, and aside from there still being a lot of heavily decorated plywood and a very noticeable burned down Arbys and liquor store, it's not in that bad of shape.

And apparently a pawn shop?

[Des-Bal]

Rather, their insular structure lets them support bad policies that cause crime and suffering while erecting a literal moat around themselves, insulating themselves from the consequences of what they support.

I don’t blame them for raising the bridges. I blame them for supporting the suffering of others while insulating themselves from it.

Which ones?

That is which people behind the bridges and which polices did they support?

[Neanderthaland]

I'd put this more down to negligence. Or maybe the building not being properly investigated due to covid?

The damage on Lake street, well... it's not nothing, but it's not sooo extensive they couldn't have combed through it by now. I've driven through there a few times, and aside from there still being a lot of heavily decorated plywood and a very noticeable burned down Arbys and liquor store, it's not in that bad of shape.

And apparently a pawn shop?

Yeah, it's basically this intersection:

Right there, it looks like a bomb went off. And while there was a lot of other property damage up and down Lake Street, at this point it's mostly cleaned up, and the only sign of it is particleboard and murals.

[Galloism]

Rather, their insular structure lets them support bad policies that cause crime and suffering while erecting a literal moat around themselves, insulating themselves from the consequences of what they support.

I don’t blame them for raising the bridges. I blame them for supporting the suffering of others while insulating themselves from it.

Which ones?

That is which people behind the bridges and which polices did they support?

Basically the entire city council, for starters.

And their absurd approach to the violence in their city. Chicago has so much gunfire that their gunshot detection system is overwhelmed by data and can’t function.

[Galloism]

And apparently a pawn shop?

Yeah, it's basically this intersection:

Right there, it looks like a bomb went off. And while there was a lot of other property damage up and down Lake Street, at this point it's mostly cleaned up, and the only sign of it is particleboard and murals.

Ah ok then. Because it’s you, I accept your explanation.

[Des-Bal]

Basically the entire city council, for starters.

And their absurd approach to the violence in their city. Chicago has so much gunfire that their gunshot detection system is overwhelmed by data and can’t function.

What's the ratio to city councilmembers to non in the area sequestered by bridges?

[Galloism]

Basically the entire city council, for starters.

And their absurd approach to the violence in their city. Chicago has so much gunfire that their gunshot detection system is overwhelmed by data and can’t function.

What's the ratio to city councilmembers to non in the area sequestered by bridges?

No idea.

There’s 50 city council-persons. Most live there but not all.

[Northern Davincia]

Black people can have whatever opinion they want. But imo if the police can't do the job right, we gotta hit the department where it hurts in their funding.

Great logic, if you're not satisfied with a runner's performance break their legs until they improve.

That's my solution to government and I am surprised to see an influx of libertarians emerge over this.

[Ifreann]

The ones who it is all about in the US, the black people have told their opinion. They clearly don’t want any defunding:

81% of black people want the same amount or more policing in their neighborhoods, which breaks down to 61% wanting the police presence to stay the same and 20% saying they would like an increased police presence.

If whites now start defunding, they do it for some stupid unknown reason and not for the black people.

Wanting the same amount of policing in a given neighbourhood isn't incompatible with wanting the department to have its funding cut.

[Des-Bal]

That's my solution to government and I am surprised to see an influx of libertarians emerge over this.

Your solution is to identify where it's under preforming and make it worse?

[Kowani]

That's my solution to government and I am surprised to see an influx of libertarians emerge over this.

Your solution is to identify where it's under preforming and make it worse?

It’s ND. So yes.

[Upper Nan]

That's my solution to government and I am surprised to see an influx of libertarians emerge over this.

Your solution is to identify where it's under preforming and make it worse?

Libertarianism at its finest.

[Loben III]

And apparently a pawn shop?

Yeah, it's basically this intersection:

Right there, it looks like a bomb went off. And while there was a lot of other property damage up and down Lake Street, at this point it's mostly cleaned up, and the only sign of it is particleboard and murals.

and the various mayors of these cities claim there is no problem.

[Upper Nan]

Yeah, it's basically this intersection:

Right there, it looks like a bomb went off. And while there was a lot of other property damage up and down Lake Street, at this point it's mostly cleaned up, and the only sign of it is particleboard and murals.

and the various mayors of these cities claim there is no problem.

Nothing to see here, just the Emperor and his new clothes.

[Galloism]

Black Lives Matter organizer on looting: “That is reparations. Anything they wanted to take, they can take it because these businesses have insurance.”

I hope the movement distances itself from such elements - it’s not good for the movement to have violence and theft as a logical result of its principles.

[Loben III]

Black Lives Matter organizer on looting: “That is reparations. Anything they wanted to take, they can take it because these businesses have insurance.”

I hope the movement distances itself from such elements - it’s not good for the movement to have violence and theft as a logical result of its principles.

they wont.

and if Lightfoot hires more mercs whats the problem, its a damned good time to be one.

[Upper Nan]

Black Lives Matter organizer on looting: “That is reparations. Anything they wanted to take, they can take it because these businesses have insurance.”

I hope the movement distances itself from such elements - it’s not good for the movement to have violence and theft as a logical result of its principles.

Indeed. That's quite a fucked up thing to say and is definitely bad optics for BLM. Hopefully the higher-ups will release a statement condemning such ideas, though AFAIK it's a fairly decentralized group, which makes things like this almost inevitable.

[-Astoria-]

Black Lives Matter organizer on looting: “That is reparations. Anything they wanted to take, they can take it because these businesses have insurance.”

I hope the movement distances itself from such elements - it’s not good for the movement to have violence and theft as a logical result of its principles.

OK, now this is going too far.

What the organiser said, in case you were wondering.

[Upper Nan]

Black Lives Matter organizer on looting: “That is reparations. Anything they wanted to take, they can take it because these businesses have insurance.”

I hope the movement distances itself from such elements - it’s not good for the movement to have violence and theft as a logical result of its principles.

they wont.

and if Lightfoot hires more mercs whats the problem, its a damned good time to be one.

Because mercenaries are just hired thugs with a fancy name. Might as well bring in the Bloods or the Hell's Angels as "security." It's the same shit.

[Loben III]

they wont.

and if Lightfoot hires more mercs whats the problem, its a damned good time to be one.

Because mercenaries are just hired thugs with a fancy name. Might as well bring in the Bloods or the Hell's Angels as "security." It's the same shit.

so? chances are they dont need to have a pension paid for by the City AND they are cheaper by the dozen.

its the future of policing i say, a step forward!

[Des-Bal]

Black Lives Matter organizer on looting: “That is reparations. Anything they wanted to take, they can take it because these businesses have insurance.”

I hope the movement distances itself from such elements - it’s not good for the movement to have violence and theft as a logical result of its principles.

Whether they do or do not distance themselves is going to be dictated by whether or not they are forced to.

[Kowani]

Black Lives Matter organizer on looting: “That is reparations. Anything they wanted to take, they can take it because these businesses have insurance.”

I hope the movement distances itself from such elements - it’s not good for the movement to have violence and theft as a logical result of its principles.

To note though, it started of being not entirely unreasonable, but then deteriorated into nonsense-“I don’t care if someone decides to loot a Gucci or a Macy’s or a Nike store, because that makes sure that person eats,” said Ariel Atkins, a BLM organizer, according to NBC Chicago. “That makes sure that person has clothes.” “That is reparations,” Atkins continued. “Anything they wanted to take, they can take it because these businesses have insurance.”

The second part is manifestly more problematic.

[Loben III]

Black Lives Matter organizer on looting: “That is reparations. Anything they wanted to take, they can take it because these businesses have insurance.”

I hope the movement distances itself from such elements - it’s not good for the movement to have violence and theft as a logical result of its principles.

To note though, it started of being not entirely unreasonable, but then deteriorated into nonsense-“I don’t care if someone decides to loot a Gucci or a Macy’s or a Nike store, because that makes sure that person eats,” said Ariel Atkins, a BLM organizer, according to NBC Chicago. “That makes sure that person has clothes.” “That is reparations,” Atkins continued. “Anything they wanted to take, they can take it because these businesses have insurance.”

The second part is manifestly more problematic.

its all problematic.

[Loben III]

Black Lives Matter organizer on looting: “That is reparations. Anything they wanted to take, they can take it because these businesses have insurance.”

I hope the movement distances itself from such elements - it’s not good for the movement to have violence and theft as a logical result of its principles.

Whether they do or do not distance themselves is going to be dictated by whether or not they are forced to.

and theyre not going to be forced too because its what they want.

[Greed and Death]

Black Lives Matter organizer on looting: “That is reparations. Anything they wanted to take, they can take it because these businesses have insurance.”

I hope the movement distances itself from such elements - it’s not good for the movement to have violence and theft as a logical result of its principles.

To note though, it started of being not entirely unreasonable, but then deteriorated into nonsense-“I don’t care if someone decides to loot a Gucci or a Macy’s or a Nike store, because that makes sure that person eats,” said Ariel Atkins, a BLM organizer, according to NBC Chicago. “That makes sure that person has clothes.” “That is reparations,” Atkins continued. “Anything they wanted to take, they can take it because these businesses have insurance.”

The second part is manifestly more problematic.

What next ?
"You white folk have home owners insurance. Just stand aside why we get our reparations."