Nothing you just said, even makes sense. Did that sound profound to you? Because it isn’t. Wishing for war, is an idiots “fever dream”.
“…what happens will happen”, is bullshit. We either make it happen or we don’t. Blaming the people in power for our actions is no different than them blaming us for theirs. The entire point is to not do exactly what they want us to, like sheep being led to slaughter.
So, by that logic, protesters should use violence? Is that what you’re saying? I mean, if the police are already going to frame them, then we should just give them what they want, and turn this into an all out massacre?
Man, you guys are trying so hard to start a civil war. it’s pretty transparent at this point, who you’re working for.
It was the ketamine talking.
Ummm, yeah. Showing it to me again, doesn’t change what it says.
Lol! I can’t believe I need to say this…rubber bullets are not the same thing as live rounds. And they are using them, in order to escalate the situation. They want the protesters to fight back, in order to give them the excuse they need to take it to the next level. Which is exactly why they need to keep their shit together.
If those protesters give them what they want, then people will actually start getting hurt, for real. Stop pretending like we’re already there. That kind of hyperbolic drama is entirely unhelpful.
Like I said…you are delusional.
If ICE shows up for person X, and group Y stands in front of them…ICE is not going to start shooting people unless they are threatened with violence. If the entire neighborhood comes out onto the streets in enough numbers, and simply stands their ground…ICE will have no choice but to either leave, or break the law.
But, if you step up to them with violent intent…then all bets are off, and your fantasy scenario comes true. So, if that’s what you want to see happen…then go ahead. FAFO. Because as much as you might like to imagine you can take on the US military with your home stash of guns…you don’t have enough ammo to “save your neighbors” from that level of stupidity. All you’re going to do is get a lot of people killed, and accomplish exactly nothing.
He’s telling people to keep the protests peaceful. He’s literally speaking from 1st hand experience about what works to achieve your goals.
How exactly does that play into Trump’s narrative?
How does getting your neighbors killed, “protect” them? Those people are already doing enough to protect their neighbors right now. How would starting an all-out civil war, protect anyone?
Lol! You just almost made me spew coffee out of my nose.
This is going to run afoul of the Citizens United ruling.
So, does this mean this is going to be the last hurricane season? Phew! About time. Hurricanes suck. Thanks Trump!
I don’t think Hasan actually read Bernie’s post.
Imagine getting fired as a journalist for simply stating an objective fact.
Man, I would love to be as delusional as you are. It must be so much fun thinking life is like a video game.
What the people of LA are doing is so much more than optics. They are actively saving lives and guarding their friends and neighbors from police violence.
They are resisting in the most material and direct way anyone can ask.
That is true. But escalation will get those friends and neighbors killed.
Is that why they’re shooting random protesters with rubber bullets, even though there’s no justification? What are they trying to “prevent”?
I’m not opposed to protests…the LA protests in particular. I’m opposed to violent confrontations with Trump’s thugs. I’m opposed to citizens being the ones to escalate the situation. Trump already wants this. All I’m saying is don’t give him what he wants. Let them be the ones to escalate. We all know it’s coming…so why give him the satisfaction of making him look justified?
Don’t just hand him an excuse. Stare them straight in the eyes, and make them take it. That’s what protesting is all about. Your defiance is not about hitting back…it’s about taking a hit, and standing up again. Make them look like the bullies they are. Don’t legitimize their excuses. Prove that they’re hollow.
Dude…that is a massive difference.
“Gay space communism” is my new favorite description for Star Trek.