The cops are not helping matters. Apparently it is open season on reporters. They identify themselves as reporters and THEN are abused. Tyler Davis of USA Today and Des Moines Register was doing his job.1,000 protesters in Minneapolis were throwing water bottles and eggs at cops. When they touched the barricades it went downhill fast. Prior to touching those barricades the cops just used light pressure water hoses. Then the flash bang grenades, along with the tear gas grenades and pepper spray was used.
Https://www.yahoo.com/news/one-usa-today-reporter-saw-180113673.html
Https://www.twitter.com/TDavisDMR
Https://www.twitter.com/TrevorHughes
Https://www.twitter.com/Boydenphoto
Why was Tyler Davis sprayed after identifying himself as PRESS?
There are two things going on here. One is peaceful protesters.
The other is anarchists who looted the Stop n Shop supermarket, Dollar Tree and Subway sandwich shop. They looted three supermarkets food banks are bringing locals food. The anarchists are interfering with interstate commerce stopping already scarce food supplies getting into the state and city to poor people.
Defense Secretary will send military and anarchists may die.
Yeah and they fill water bottles with urine.
You have protesters in Kentucky called the bugaloo boys in Hawaaian shirts who say they want a revolution. There are anarchists at all these protests trying to hijack the people who want peaceful change.
They're not just in KY. I mentioned Hawaiian shirts as white supremacist symbols for those waiting for the grand boogaloo when they were disrupting something else that had nothing to do w/their cause. They're just opportunists.
Van Jones has made a lot of sense lately. I appreciate some of his thoughts.
One thing I think he didn't make sense was saying he's never heard of third degree murder, saying, they are making up murder degrees, might as well call it 15th degree murder. I don't think you can put a first degree murder charge on Chauvin because he likely wouldn't be convicted of that charge. Perhaps it should've been second degree instead of third degree and man slaughter. That is the point to make, that it should've been second degree, not that third degree murder charges are "made up". Second degree may be difficult in court also. Third degree murder seems perfectly and even easily convictable. Maybe that was the point in charging him that way. Don't want Chauvin walking on this one.
Every state has its own menu of degrees of murder. In MN, it seems like the degree depends upon 1) who the victim was (like a cop) & if murder was part of another crime like armed robbery. Third degree in MN seems like murder & appropriate for Chauvin. The fed prosecutor who may be considering a hate crime or civil rights charge still "needs time." The inclusion of some type of manslaughter sounds like there's going to be an opportunity for a jury to go for a lesser charge than murder.
I want to know why the other 3 haven't been charged & arrested. Can't an arrest warrant be issued on Sat & Sun? Those 3 could flee at any minute. Chauvin was preparing to head to his house in FL before his arrest.
Another reporter directly abused by police in Louisville.
Https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/louisville-tv-reporter-shot-rubber-173858673.html
Kaitlin Rust of WAVE 3 and James Dobson shot with rubber bullets live on air and suffered minor injuries. According to her report they aimed right at them.
Van Jones has made a lot of sense lately. I appreciate some of his thoughts.
One thing I think he didn't make sense was saying he's never heard of third degree murder, saying, they are making up murder degrees, might as well call it 15th degree murder. I don't think you can put a first degree murder charge on Chauvin because he likely wouldn't be convicted of that charge. Perhaps it should've been second degree instead of third degree and man slaughter. That is the point to make, that it should've been second degree, not that third degree murder charges are "made up". Second degree may be difficult in court also. Third degree murder seems perfectly and even easily convictable. Maybe that was the point in charging him that way. Don't want Chauvin walking on this one.
They can give him 25 years with 3rd degree. That will satisfy many people who want something done.
Another reporter directly abused by police in Louisville.
Https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/louisville-tv-reporter-shot-rubber-173858673.html
Kaitlin Rust of WAVE 3 and James Dobson shot with rubber bullets live on air and suffered minor injuries. According to her report they aimed right at them.
According to Pittsburgh Public Safety Officials, multiple officers have been injured. They said at least three local journalists were also attacked and injured by protesters.
[quo ill-te]Yeah and they fill water bottles with urine.
The PRESS are not doing that. The anarchists might be, but that's no reason to punish the press.
Of course the press aren't filling the bottles with urine Gina. WTF!
https://twitter.com/mkultranews?ref_src ="twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1266867809490894849&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ajc.com%2Fnews%2Fprotests-atlanta-elsewhere-turn-violent%2FbFUUufJyg2a9PFOtMg2RjP%2F"
Ugly, ugly ass shit going on out there. People will die tonight no doubt.
Rioters emboldened enough to physically attack police officers.
Http://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/fox-news-leland-vittert-describes-190115677.html
Some people in the crowd are targeting journalists, trying to surround them the way the cops in Tahrir Square did and they want to hurt them. So it is not just the cops.
The anarchists?
Are they planning to try to take down the government when they are done with the reporters.
This is bad.
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I don't know who is an anarchist or not, surely they are part of this. But I see White, Black, Hispanic, men and woman all being violent and instigating. You can't blame it all on anarchists. You can't blame it all on BLM. You can't blame it all on white supremacists. Gangs, anyone out there. It looks like anyone who just wants to fight and start shit came to get it on tonight. I might think some people aren't even there for the cause, just there to cause chaos.
A reporter in South Carolina got hit in the head with a rock. Protesters in Chicago got hit in the head with bricks.
These people don't care if they hurt innocent reporters or even fellow protesters/rioters.
Anarchists come in all colors. Many came out in NYC protests too.
The brother of George Floyd, Philonese received a call from Trump, whom he says did not even let him say anything. He also spoke with Biden begging him to please help so this does not happen again. Can't the leadership of states and government come together and create George's Law to stop police from killing people based on their own bias and racism? There are federal laws against racism but murder because of it hasn't even been addressed.
Https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/george-floyds-brother-says-trump-2303074565.html
Courteney Ross, George Floyd's girlfriend of three years pleads for peaceful protests.
Https://www.people.com/crime/george-floyd-girlfriend-pleads-peaceful-protests
Can't Barak and Michelle Obama do anything. Where are the champions of justice?
There is a man afraid to walk down the street in Nashville because he is black and doesn't want to be killed by cops.
Https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/nashville-community-rallies-behind-man-221556690.html
He grew up there but he could be killed like anyone else. How sad is this?
From Benjamin Crump lawyer for the family of George Floyd.
Https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/May/29/george-floyd-death-benjamin-crump-jasmine-rand
His remarks on the facts in the case. The article is under the opinion tab. Not sure what the issue is with
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From the NYC protest Friday 3,000 people came out. A cop just violently pushed a 20 year old so forcefully she hit the ground with her head slamming into the pavement, had at least one seizure later. He came at her with another cop. Her name is Dounya Zayer.
It is now also reported Derek Chauvin is on suicide watch at the jail. Maybe they're going to Epstein him because the case is causing too many problems and likely to be quite expensive. Dr. Baden who is or already has preformed a second autopsy on George Floyd also did a second autopsy on Jeffrey Epstein and believed his death was a homicide.
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Kap takes a PEACEFUL knee to the turf and the NFL and MAGA (maggot) fans everywhere go all Entitlement and the guy is blackballed.
But put your knee on a human windpipe wearing blues, take a life, and get a pension.
The only surprise is it took this long for people to get this pissed again.
There will not be any lasting reform that comes with this protest. I predict more
oppression.
Equally sad that these people go to church and then lynch citizens by knee.
No rope, same outcome. Sick bunch of sanctioned killers.
K thanks bai I'll return to scrubs and covid.
Sad to think I'm safer at work wrapped in plastic than trying to run errands,
get a haircut, or get outta town for the weekend.
But the way don't believe Facebook bots, PLEASE wear a mask, wash your hands
and make safe choices. Take a pass on this virus, even 'mild' cases can have
nasty lasting consequences. Can't breathe on the street? or on a vent?
Skip both, keep breathing
If nothing else, eat a 🍑 for peace.
Kap takes a PEACEFUL knee to the turf and the NFL and MAGA (maggot) fans everywhere go all Entitlement and the guy is blackballed.
The very same "Kap" who has encouraged the violence and looting taking place around the country?...and has then offered to pay the legal defense of the people who are torching their own neighborhoods?
Yeah, he is a real class act.
Kap takes a PEACEFUL knee to the turf and the NFL and MAGA (maggot) fans everywhere go all Entitlement and the guy is blackballed.
The very same "Kap" who has encouraged the violence and looting taking place around the country?...and has then offered to pay the legal defense of the people who are torching their own neighborhoods?
Yeah, he is a real class act.
^Stands up for everyones right to their opinion. Unless the person expressing the opinion happens to be a person of color or liberal. Your thin blue line brotherhood of protecting corrupt pigs caused this situation, not an athlete who stood up (or kneeled) for his beliefs.
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The White house already taking their usual position, blaming all the violence on Antifa and other Leftist anarchists, of course only the leftists, not the Boogaloo boys.
For as long as there has been riots politicians blame things on outside agitators. This kind of stuff is shameful no matter who you want to point fingers at. It is ALL parties involved to blame.
https://mobile.twitter.com/brandondarby/status/1266931208275013633
Yeah I saw that nastiness in Dallas, I also saw the guy in Salt Lake City that shot someone with a bow and then got swarmed and pounded before his car got flipped pver and torched.
I agree there is plenty of blame to go to around, I would be reluctant to say ALL parties though. People who are protesting peacefully to express their disgust with the continued bs from our institutions don't need to be painted with the same brush as extremists, that implies that people should just keep their mouths shut and take it.
The root is our nation's history, not Colin Kaepernick or people who want their children to grow up in a society that values their lives.
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Well, if what the Trumpster is calling for here comes to pass, it could be an interesting evening? Pop up some corn and tuna in............joe
Trump Opens Door for Violent Clash: 'I Don't Care' If MAGA Counter-Protests at White House
Kap takes a PEACEFUL knee to the turf and the NFL and MAGA (maggot) fans everywhere go all Entitlement and the guy is blackballed.
The very same "Kap" who has encouraged the violence and looting taking place around the country?...and has then offered to pay the legal defense of the people who are torching their own neighborhoods?
Yeah, he is a real class act.
That in no way means white racists, including the President who praised White Supremicists who marched and killed someone, were right to discredit and villainize Kap for his peaceful protest.
The White house already taking their usual position, blaming all the violence on Antifa and other Leftist anarchists, of course only the leftists, not the Boogaloo boys.
According to the President, Nazis who marched and killed someone included a lot of good people, but black people who protest are "thugs". This is the definition of a "racist".
Kap takes a PEACEFUL knee to the turf and the NFL and MAGA (maggot) fans everywhere go all Entitlement and the guy is blackballed.
The very same "Kap" who has encouraged the violence and looting taking place around the country?...and has then offered to pay the legal defense of the people who are torching their own neighborhoods?
Yeah, he is a real class act.
^Stands up for everyones right to their opinion. Unless the person expressing the opinion happens to be a person of color or liberal. Your thin blue line brotherhood of protecting corrupt pigs caused this situation, not an athlete who stood up (or kneeled) for his beliefs.
Some people care more about property values than murder. It's deplorable.
Someone help an old guy out? What is a "Boogaloo boy"?
Someone help an old guy out? What is a "Boogaloo boy"?
https://www.npr.org/2020/01/10/795366630/boogaloo-is-the-new-far-right-slang-for-civil-war
Trump has blood on his stubby-fingered hands.
This country has become a tinderbox under his watch.
Yeah, he is a real class act.
Spare us these holier-than-thou statements. Walk one day in a black man's shoes and then try again...
History repeats itself when you don't learn from it.
What is happening right now reminds me of a book title by historian Eric Foner.
Reconstruction: America's Unfinished Revolution 1863-1877. The book makes the point that the Civil rights movements of the 50's and 60's were the next chapter of reconstruction. We are seeing another chapter unfold now.
