Racist chases American citizen down for having an Afghan Flag bumper sticker (NSFW Video)

[PancakeFlip]

There is nothing wrong with being grateful for said services, but you should understand that Blue Lives Matter isn't just a courtesy or acknowledgement of law enforcement - it exists purely as another "side" to Black Lives Matter, and implies the lives of police matter more than those they take advantage of on a near-daily basis.

It is inherently understood that the lives of police, EMTs, firefighters, etc. "matter" in some capacity, and there isn't opposition to said claim. Creating a slogan like this exists purely as a divisive catchphrase to create a sense of guilt just for merely supporting the fact that black people don't deserve to be gunned down, sometimes literally, by a police force that was originally created to control them.

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I don't think its so much guilt as a diversion or "counter" option to drown out the protest.

Its like on the playground if someone says something a kid doesn't like or want to hear, they stick their hands over their ears and yell "LA LA LA LA!" They can't really do that in this situation without looking completely moronic, so they have to take the original message twist it and yell it back to drown it out.

It's like a subtle version of the tune out but still not too long a distance away from the same level of immaturity.

 

[Skaterboy]

As far the Bantz go in this interaction, i feel, was lackluster on both sides.
According to the tweet both of these guys had several miles worth of time to come up with insults, and the best we get is "Go back to your honda"

 

[Anubis]

I wish we can charge these racists assholes with some sort of crime and place them in jail.

The first amendment with impunity is baffling.

 

[Anubis]

As far the Bantz go in this interaction, i feel, was lackluster on both sides.
According to the tweet both of these guys had several miles worth of time to come up with insults, and the best we get is "Go back to your honda"

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This is your takeaway from all of this?

 

[Skaterboy]

This is your takeaway from all of this?

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No. Certainly not, i agree with you all that racism is bad. I just felt that there was dimension of this argument that wasn't being discussed.

 

[boontobias]

I wouldve shot em

 

[xbhaskarx]

You need to get out to cities like Danville, Pleasanton, San Ramon. It's not uncommon to see this.

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No thanks!

 

[BBboy20]

It's a flag for Blue Lives Matter, supporting cops. From what I read online, the blue line is supposed to represent the "thin blue line" (yes, a reference to the thin red line)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thin_blue_line

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Which is funny considering that firefighters have their own thin red line.

Though, that actually makes sense considering they're fighting mother nature....I hope they're not saying "Firefighters LIves Matter"...I mean, yeah, they do but...that's just weird if that's case.

 

[4859]

Could be some sort of PTSD if he's a veteran?

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No, that's not something that would trigger an episode.


It would need to be stimuli similar to the tramautic event, gunfire, explosions, the appearence of someone taking aim at you (almost straight killed a cop who was lazing my speed when I first got back, pointed at me, saw that little head tilt out of my peripheral, and damn near turned him into a hood ornament. That was a long day.) stuff like that. The only thing seeing that flag would trigger is racism.

 

[shadowsdarknes]

I'd love to see this asshole identified.

 

[motherless]

There is nothing wrong with being grateful for said services, but you should understand that Blue Lives Matter isn't just a courtesy or acknowledgement of law enforcement - it exists purely as another "side" to Black Lives Matter, and implies the lives of police matter more than those they take advantage of on a near-daily basis.

It is inherently understood that the lives of police, EMTs, firefighters, etc. "matter" in some capacity, and there isn't opposition to said claim. Creating a slogan like this exists purely as a divisive catchphrase to create a sense of guilt just for merely supporting the fact that black people don't deserve to be gunned down, sometimes literally, by a police force that was originally created to control them.

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I can understand that perspective. I would think what the flag or movement means will depend on the person. As someone earlier made a comparison to swastika and the blue line flag. I'd be curious as to see the thoughts of the person who designed the flag.

 

[Shauni]

I can understand that perspective. I would think what the flag or movement means will depend on the person. As someone earlier made a comparison to swastika and the blue line flag. I'd be curious as to see the thoughts of the person who designed the flag.

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The swastika was originally a Buddhist symbol and is still used in that context in parts of Asia. But that's irrelevant to how that symbol was co-opted and what it came to mean to millions of people. Symbols, specifically the meaning behind them, change with the groups thegroups they become associated with.

 

[D i Z]

I got nothing. These people are just fucking stupid and below anyone's effort.

 

[Thewonandonly]

Being a racist seems so tiring, like who has the time and energy for this?

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That's what I'm saying.

"Imma spend 30 minutes of my day chasing this motherfucker becuase he has a Afghanistan flag!!"

Like shit you know how much fortnite matches I can get in 30 minutes.

Also Jorts and sandals just no

 

[makingmusic476]

Meanwhile in AZ, like at least 1/3 of cars have a variation of the new swastika on them.

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This flag has the wrong number of stripes on it lmao.

 

[Sai]

I like how as soon as the guy saw he was being recorded he immediately began to back peddle, but just couldn't stop running his mouth. I mean how long until one of these racist assholes that pull this shit end up getting hurt or killed because the person they are harassing fear for their life and defend themselves?

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Hopefully soon :)

 

[Laughing Banana]

Being a racist seems so tiring, like who has the time and energy for this?

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It's easy to explain, really. People who have no other purpose in life seeking something to have a feeling that their lives matter. And some people certainly found empowerment and meaning in chastising others that look different than theirs.

 

[WarMacheen]

I'm in the Reston area frequently, I hope to have the pleasure of running into this shit bird.

I really want to put a Fuck Trump sticker on the back of my motorcycle helmet, but I already know someone would try and run me over for it.

 

[motherless]

The swastika was originally a Buddhist symbol and is still used in that context in parts of Asia. But that's irrelevant to how that symbol was co-opted and what it came to mean to millions of people. Symbols, specifically the meaning behind them, change with the groups thegroups they become associated with.

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I don't associate the police, firemen, medics with the swastika. I can only guess the earlier use in this thread was not relating to anything Buddhist.

 

[Shauni]

I don't associate the police, firemen, medics with the swastika. I can only guess the earlier use in this thread was not relating to anything Buddhist.

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Yeah there's no way you gave this answer in good faith. You know what I was saying.

 

[Luke_wal]

I hate that shit like this happens, particularly in NoVA. We do have a large Afghan and Afghan-descended population (and legit good Afghan/South Asian/ME/Med food) so at least there's solid community backing.

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Totally off topic: but are there any particular spots you recommend? Fairfax here.

I can't believe this crap happens in as progressive an area as this. Just goes to show there's scum everywhere.

 

[Skelepuzzle]

What do medics or firemen have to do with Blue Lives Matter?

 

[Stencil]

Being a racist seems so tiring, like who has the time and energy for this?

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Seriously! Like wtf kind of life do you lead that you feel the need to pull this kind of shit. I think racism and especially outward racism is very telling of some deeply seated mental or emotional problems.

 

[Slappy White]

I don't even understand how this can be real. I would have had a hard time not beating the ever loving shit of Jort's Man.

 

[Rodan]

I have a small Afghan flag patch I display in my police patrol car, i'm sure it would piss off some racists to see it. I don't wear or display any Thin Blue Line stuff because I think it alienates us from our community, and I sure as hell wouldn't display anything Blue Lives Matter because despite being a white cop, I support the meaning of Black Lives Matter

 

[Deleted member 8860]

Totally off topic: but are there any particular spots you recommend? Fairfax here.

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Here's what I recommend for Med/South Asian/Afghan food in the area:

Afghan Bistro - Springfield (Afghan, fancier, may need reservations)
Afghan Kabob House - Arlington (Afghan, nice options)
Al Hamra - Annandale (Med/South Asian, a bit small portions but pretty good)
Bollywood Bistro - Fairfax (South Asian, menu items are amazing, buffet is okay)
Dera - Springfield (South Asian, some menu items inconsistent, but good buffet)
DC Chicken & Gyro (quality "halal cart" food in a real storefront)
Kabob Palace - by DCA (South Asian, good 24hr takeout)
Raouche Cafe - Dunn Loring (Lebanese, great value and right by Supergrill which is also great)
Ravi - Arlington (South Asian, take-out is really good)

 

[Psamtik]

Meanwhile in AZ, like at least 1/3 of cars have a variation of the new swastika on them.

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It's super mysterious that all the hillbilly outlaw rebel types, who've hated cops their entire lives, suddenly started loving police and attaching this shit to their pickups right around Ferguson.

 

[motherless]

Yeah there's no way you gave this answer in good faith. You know what I was saying.

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You are misguided.

 

[Shauni]

You are misguided.

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Nah, you're just not arguing in good faith.

 

[chandoog]

Here's what I recommend for Med/South Asian/Afghan food in the area:

Afghan Bistro - Springfield (Afghan, fancier, may need reservations)
Afghan Kabob House - Arlington (Afghan, nice options)
Al Hamra - Annandale (Med/South Asian, a bit small portions but pretty good)
Bollywood Bistro - Fairfax (South Asian, menu items are amazing, buffet is okay)
Dera - Springfield (South Asian, some menu items inconsistent, but good buffet)
DC Chicken & Gyro (quality "halal cart" food in a real storefront)
Kabob Palace - by DCA (South Asian, good 24hr takeout)
Raouche Cafe - Dunn Loring (Lebanese, great value and right by Supergrill which is also great)
Ravi - Arlington (South Asian, take-out is really good)

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Y'all been to Nela in Reston Town Center ?

Fucking LOVED the food there .. too bad it got closed down :(

 

[Charpunk]

I was wondering what those flags were. They have been popping up a lot over here. Makes sense, racist ass town.

 

[Deleted member 7130]

It's super mysterious that all the hillbilly outlaw rebel types, who've hated cops their entire lives, suddenly started loving police and attaching this shit to their pickups right around Ferguson.

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I know right? But as with the rebel flag or other problematic iconography people gotta dig to insist it's totally innocuous and innocent. "It's heritage, it existed before, it originally meant something else and that's what it has to mean now, people prop it up because it's inconvenient not too" anything to avoid it just being America's favorite past time - RACISM.

 

[motherless]

Nah, you're just not arguing in good faith.

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Ah the classic mindset of telling somebody they are arguing bad faith whenever they don't agree with you. Classy.

 

[Deleted member 7130]

Ah the classic mindset of telling somebody they are arguing bad faith whenever they don't agree with you. Classy.

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Bringing up medics and firemen into a conversation about how this blue line flag pertains to the police did seem pretty tricky if you ask me. You did also dismiss the whole point of that post by being seemingly being consciously obtuse and myopic about how people veiw icons by not even acknowledging public perception - only your own.

 

[Shauni]

Bringing up medics and firemen into a conversation about how this blue line flag pertains to the police did seem pretty tricky if you ask me. You did also dismiss the whole point of that post by being seemingly consciously obtuse and myopic about how people veiw icons by not even acknowledging public perception - only your own.

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Yup, yup.

 

[Wackamole]

Wow, if some racists only knew how fucking stupid they are...
But knowing the level of journalism in the US, there is room for inprovement.

 

[Deathman]

It still boggles my mind that the state of things in the US has gotten to the point where you can't trust your own police force not to murder you just for walking down the street. The police force here in Ireland isn't perfect but at least my black friends can walk down the street at night or get pulled over for speeding without worrying they're gonna get shot for reaching for their license. America needs to fix it's shit.

Racism belongs nowhere.

 

[motherless]

Bringing up medics and firemen into a conversation about how this blue line flag pertains to the police did seem pretty tricky if you ask me. You did also dismiss the whole point of that post by being seemingly being consciously obtuse and myopic about how people veiw icons by not even acknowledging public perception - only your own.

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Multiple people brought those up prior to my first post in an educational way. My first post in this thread was thanking a poster for the explanation. To me it was new and informative as I have never seen any of those types of flags.

It is fine if you missed the multiple prior posts to mine that actually brought up medics and firemen. I don't feel their posts were being tricky. We can simply disagree on that if you feel they are being tricky.

 

[Deleted member 32374]

Being a racist seems so tiring, like who has the time and energy for this?

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Between the chasing, trolling, super-dialing, anal attention to permits it sounds tiring.

 

[PanzerKraken]

This topic got super derailed by the thin blue line flag stuff

 

[4859]

Bringing up medics and firemen into a conversation about how this blue line flag pertains to the police did seem pretty tricky if you ask me. You did also dismiss the whole point of that post by being seemingly being consciously obtuse and myopic about how people veiw icons by not even acknowledging public perception - only your own.

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Playing dumb is like the #1 give away for this shit.