Saw that - the kind of response that actually carries some weight. And $$$. It’s not nothing.
Minneapolis protests over murder of George Floyd. Police response more severe than when white supremacists stormed capitol. (See Threadmarks to help)
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yup, gotta hit them in their wallets to have any impact. Kinda like rioting... hmm
read multiple people saying on police scanner, that they're running out of TearGas and demanding resupplies...
For this first time in a very long time, I'm proud of something in this country: this rioting/protesting. Put a big smile on my face seeing what they did to the squad cars and police station.
when has anything like that ever happened, in any previous similar event in this country?
calm down
You should. The police killed a man and tried to lie about even though people saw it and it was all video taped. They said he resisted when he didn't. They killed him and tried to say he died at the hospital even though he was lifeless on the camera, his face pale, the color of a white sheet, with his body as still as the car they killed him next to. And this isn't a rare occurrence. The only thing that people can do in response is get more heated and violent.
Sure does. The U of M is located in Minneapolis. Not normal for a university to be in a city this size so this is a ton of money out of their pockets. I like the statement. The fact this is happening in my state makes me sad but its been boiling over for so long.. between the Minneapolis Police and St Paul police killing innocent people there are deep issues that need to be cleaned out. I know its all over the country but I want this shit Police force gutted and replaced.
And we've been through this. Over and over. And we're sick of watching the same bullshit play out. Protests start, police push back and use their military grade weapons to gleefully punish.
If anyone thinks non-violent protest is still the way forward here, just stand aside and shut up. It's not your business.
Will do. I'm sorry, I seem to have been ill-informed towards the history of protesting. I'll leave the issue alone from now on.
Criminals who take advantage of righteous incivility to make a quick buck suck.
Im with you.. 100% agree.... Like I said this has been boiling over for a while. Its time to make the mayor.. gov and others in charge do something other cities / states have not done. I want real change not just weak ass tweets and statements. So I hope tonight and any that follow.. make a massive impact.
This is the apex of right wing militia lifestyle.
I NEED TO ARM MYSELF TO PROTECT THE LOCAL TOBACO SHOP. BECAUSE...
They'll probably give them deputy badges and ask for their help.
I know you mean well. Violence disgusts me. But property damage at a time like this has to be the least of our concerns. Black lives matter SO much more it's barely worth a conversation.
Sorry, not trying to be an asshole and target you specifically. This is life or death stuff for millions of people.
Seems like they are on the right side of this, just misguided. The first guy mentions keeping law honest, by being armed. Would be better off standing down with 3rd precinct
So these assholes are gonna shoot looters? Because if you out there with guns and shit the only thing you could be intending to do is shoot people.
You weren't an asshole lol. I was just stupidly stubborn.
if thats their business, I don't mind them trying to protect it. However -- they should have insurance. But this adds to the whole cake of why you need to do something about racism. So shit like this does not happen. Its a whole fucking mess.
Overheard on a stream, at the pawn shop --
"Owner shot someone."
rioting/looting is dangerous.
I'm worried about cops coming over and thinking that they're a threat. Tensions are really high right now.
thats pretty funny, i didnt know Target was HQed in Minneapolis.
Sure, thats fair, I just don't wanna see people justifying LOOTING. Like come the fuck on people. Flip as many cop cars as you can find for all I care but there's no reason to use this tragedy as a means of getting free shit.
Nothing if its your buisness but I dont see the need for random people to ARM up just because they want to be involved.
Target owns Minneapolis. Its hilarious how much that company (Best Buy and 3M to a lesser extent) runs the town
I guess. But I can understand the mindset of not wanting a business you like to be torched and looted.
I think they're out of that as well. There were reports on police scanner about supplies to get backed up. They're just standing there. THey had fireworks, everything.
if they are out of rubber bullets and tear gas, what other riot gear do they have?
just those stupid sticks?
