Activists and homeowner evicted from foreclosed house by SWAT team, page 1


Pages: <<  1    2  >>
ATS Members have flagged this thread 5 times
Topic started on 31-10-2012 @ 09:34 AM by jmanshiphop

Activists and homeowner evicted from foreclosed house by SWAT team


www.examiner.com
Later in the day a white van parked in front of Donahue's house with 8 to 10 people who were sent to clear out her house. After being stopped by a blockade made from fallen trees and non-violent resistance from activists who were occupying the home, the moving van left. It was reported that at around 3 p.m. the SWAT team arrived, forcing activists and the media to the ground. 3 arrests were made but soon released with citations. Sahara Donahue is currently seeking a place to rent and to secure her belongings.
(visit the link for the full news article)


reply posted on 31-10-2012 @ 09:51 AM by macman
reply to post by jmanshiphop


What does bank corruption have to do with the fact that the homeowner (Not really a homeowner) didn't pay the bills and was evicted?

She signed the papers to agree to pay the mortgage, but failed to upheld her end.

And so what if the SWAT team responded. It was clear that the people inside set up barricades and the Police don't know if people inside were armed, would resist or would retaliate.

No lost tears for a person that failed to uphold her end of a deal.



reply posted on 31-10-2012 @ 10:32 AM by wirefly
reply to post by macman


What do you mean"what does bank corruption have to do with it?"? Have you been under a rock for the past 5 years?

On top of that, why send a freakin SWAT team in as a first measure? It was a non-violent resistance. What a bunch of pu##ies. They could have just sent a sheriff deputy. They escalate these situations intentionally by sending SWAT teams in to try to flex their muscles. When was the last time you saw a SWAT team defend a bank customer against a bank? Never.


reply posted on 31-10-2012 @ 11:27 AM by wirefly

The Sheriffs department could have been the ones to cal the SWAT team.
reply to post by macman

So is that what happened? All I read in the article was that after the moving van left, the SWAT team arrived. There was no indication to the contrary.

She did sign her mortgage. However, banks are not playing by the rules. They do things like refusing to accept payments and sending those mortgages into foreclosure to get the insurance money, which may very well be more than the value of the balance of the loan. Also, she was asking for an extension on her eviction as she has no place to go, not trying to rob the bank.

But hey, that's cool. If that's how the bankers feel about it, then that's the way they feel. One day, they may be in a position of need and find out how it feels when nobody cares. It won't be on my shoulders though.


reply posted on 31-10-2012 @ 11:52 AM by macman
Originally posted by wirefly

So is that what happened? All I read in the article was that after the moving van left, the SWAT team arrived. There was no indication to the contrary.

I have no idea. That is the normal process, as SWAT is just not called out to respond from the get go.


Originally posted by wirefly
She did sign her mortgage. However, banks are not playing by the rules. They do things like refusing to accept payments and sending those mortgages into foreclosure to get the insurance money, which may very well be more than the value of the balance of the loan.

Is that what happened in her case?



Originally posted by wirefly
Also, she was asking for an extension on her eviction as she has no place to go, not trying to rob the bank.

Extensions are at the banks discretion and are not guaranteed to be given. If she did ask for an extension, then the above statement of misplacing money doesn't apply. She failed to hold up her end of the deal.


Originally posted by wirefly
But hey, that's cool. If that's how the bankers feel about it, then that's the way they feel. One day, they may be in a position of need and find out how it feels when nobody cares. It won't be on my shoulders though.

It has little to do with the evil "bankers" here. She failed to pay, thus losing her house due to her failure.

The idea that she went and got protestors and people to occupy the house speaks more towards the idea that she felt like this was the answer to her problems.

No one claims to have been hurt during their removal and really shows how SWAT should respond to a situation. They acted correctly and removed the people.


reply posted on 31-10-2012 @ 05:43 PM by oasisjack
reply to post by macman


Lol sorry buddy cops are the new tax man. They are also becoming the civilians #1 enemy they sure are mine and yours to in due time. Sad really so many are former armed services members who defended us now sent to enslave us.


reply posted on 31-10-2012 @ 08:53 PM by OccamsRazor04
Originally posted by wirefly


The Sheriffs department could have been the ones to cal the SWAT team.
reply to post by macman

So is that what happened? All I read in the article was that after the moving van left, the SWAT team arrived. There was no indication to the contrary.

She did sign her mortgage. However, banks are not playing by the rules. They do things like refusing to accept payments and sending those mortgages into foreclosure to get the insurance money, which may very well be more than the value of the balance of the loan. Also, she was asking for an extension on her eviction as she has no place to go, not trying to rob the bank.

But hey, that's cool. If that's how the bankers feel about it, then that's the way they feel. One day, they may be in a position of need and find out how it feels when nobody cares. It won't be on my shoulders though.


If the banks are playing foul you have recourse, such as take them to court. Show me where she attempted this.



reply posted on 31-10-2012 @ 09:04 PM by purplemer
reply to post by macman




No lost tears for a person that failed to uphold her end of a deal.


How about the bankers that have creamed trillions of dollars... Do you think that they should be arrested by swat teams.. Of course not they run the government and are conveniently protected by the laws that they helped to orchestrate...


reply posted on 31-10-2012 @ 09:10 PM by OccamsRazor04
Originally posted by purplemer
reply to post by macman




No lost tears for a person that failed to uphold her end of a deal.


How about the bankers that have creamed trillions of dollars... Do you think that they should be arrested by swat teams.. Of course not they run the government and are conveniently protected by the laws that they helped to orchestrate...


Blame Obama and his administration for that. Fact is we have laws in place for a reason. If banks are playing foul, the administration should have taken care of it. SWAT followed the law and did nothing wrong. Can you please provide evidence that this particular lady was taken advantage of by the banks?


reply posted on 1-11-2012 @ 12:02 AM by wirefly
reply to post by OccamsRazor04


There is very little in the story.. I'm going on what I read in the article.My example was from another story from a family in Socal. They played by the rules and the bank didn't and the family got screwed. If you doubt it, look up any story about the banks playing unfair. There's plenty out there. If you want to see another perspective, you'll dig a little. If you've already made up your mind, you won't. Simple as that.

Maybe you guys are right. Maybe the banks are altruistic saviors to us who are so unworthy. Poor guys, mean old homeowners are trying to take advantage of them. They need the SWAT team to make the bad lady go away...waaaa.
edit on 1-11-2012 by wirefly because: Wanted to add some smart a##ed remarks.



reply posted on 1-11-2012 @ 01:02 AM by OccamsRazor04
reply to post by wirefly


Or maybe what happened 150 years ago, or to another family in another story, has no bearing on this story. The problem is not the response. If there is a problem, you should lay it at the feet of the person Responsible, Obama. He had the opportunity to create laws that helped homeowners, he chose to help the banks. If the people are being screwed and the Federal government has let them down, and then the State government has done the same, why are you blaming SWAT, who did their job and did it well with no one being harmed?

ETA: Your waaa comment shows your mindset. Please grow up if you wish to engage in an adult discussion.
edit on 1-11-2012 by OccamsRazor04 because: (no reason given)



reply posted on 1-11-2012 @ 08:25 AM by macman
Originally posted by oasisjack
reply to post by macman


Lol sorry buddy cops are the new tax man. They are also becoming the civilians #1 enemy they sure are mine and yours to in due time. Sad really so many are former armed services members who defended us now sent to enslave us.


That may be your view, but DOOM on those that fight a cop.


reply posted on 1-11-2012 @ 08:27 AM by macman
Originally posted by purplemer
reply to post by macman




No lost tears for a person that failed to uphold her end of a deal.


How about the bankers that have creamed trillions of dollars... Do you think that they should be arrested by swat teams.. Of course not they run the government and are conveniently protected by the laws that they helped to orchestrate...


Purplemer, nice to chat with you again, been a while.
The issue is not that of the evil "banker", different topic, different thread.

The issue is the woman failed to pay her mortgage, was ordered out on eviction, stayed and had protestors come in and was removed via SWAT.


reply posted on 1-11-2012 @ 09:24 AM by wirefly
reply to post by OccamsRazor04

My problem isn't with SWAT. They're doing what they're told. My problem is with SWAT being called out for this.


reply posted on 1-11-2012 @ 09:28 AM by wirefly
Originally posted by macman
Originally posted by oasisjack
reply to post by macman


Lol sorry buddy cops are the new tax man. They are also becoming the civilians #1 enemy they sure are mine and yours to in due time. Sad really so many are former armed services members who defended us now sent to enslave us.


That may be your view, but DOOM on those that fight a cop.

No, doom on those that fight a group of cops. One cop, not a problem. They only become a problem as a gang.
Pages: <<  1    2  >>    ^^TOP^^