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As Ed Krayewski has noted, in June, Rep. Alan Grayson (D-Fla.) sponsored an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4355) that would have prevented federal giveaways of military equipment to local police departments around the country. “My amendment,” explained Grayson, “would prohibit the Department of Defense from gifting excess equipment, such as aircraft—including drones—armored vehicles, grenade launchers, silencers, and bombs to local police departments. Those weapons have no place in our streets, regardless of who may be deploying them.” The amendment went down to spectacular defeat, with just 62 votes in favor and 355 against. [Democrat Rep. John Lewis] voted for the amendment, but he was joined by just seven (out of a total of 41 House members with voting privileges) of his Congressional Black Caucus colleagues: John Conyers (MI-13), Donna Edwards (MD-04), Keith Ellison (MN-05), Mike Honda (CA-17), Barbara Lee (CA-13), Bobby Scott (VA-03), Maxine Waters (CA-43). As Krayewski noted, among the African-American members of Congress voting against the amendment (and thus in favor of continued federally aided militarization of police): Rep. Lacy Clay (D-Mo.), who represents Ferguson.
originally posted by: ArchPlayer
rare.us... bers-voted-to-militarize-the-police/
Note that Ferguson's own congressman is Rep. Lacy Clay (D-Mo.); he is a member of the CBC, and he voted against demilitarizing police.
It's election time; The New York Times called out the CBC campaigning on what happened in Ferguson by throwing their voting past in their face, since they are down there trying to get the black vote in the middle of the chaos.
I've said it repeatedly that Ferguson was a social experiment and not about race. Just more supportive evidence to add to my synopsis. As many ATSer has said, both Democrats and Republicans regardless of race are playing for the same side.
originally posted by: xuenchen
Now it's obvious that the Progressives are 100% in favor of a police state.
And yes, I know many Republicans voted against getting rid of 1033 as well.
Alan Grayson (D-Fla.) sponsored an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4355) that would have prevented federal giveaways of military equipment to local police departments around the country. “My amendment,” explained Grayson, “would prohibit the Department of Defense from gifting excess equipment, such as aircraft—including drones—armored vehicles, grenade launchers, silencers, and bombs to local police departments.
Now it's obvious that the Progressives are 100% in favor of a police state.
Grayson received more votes for "progressive hero" from Democracy for America than any other candidate in the country.
en.wikipedia.org...
Alan Grayson says what all progressives think. He’s not afraid to stand up to Wall Street and the big corporations. And on the campaign trail, he’s not afraid to run as a bold progressive.
boldprogressives.org...
originally posted by: OptimusCrime
originally posted by: ArchPlayer
rare.us... bers-voted-to-militarize-the-police/
Note that Ferguson's own congressman is Rep. Lacy Clay (D-Mo.); he is a member of the CBC, and he voted against demilitarizing police.
It's election time; The New York Times called out the CBC campaigning on what happened in Ferguson by throwing their voting past in their face, since they are down there trying to get the black vote in the middle of the chaos.
I've said it repeatedly that Ferguson was a social experiment and not about race. Just more supportive evidence to add to my synopsis. As many ATSer has said, both Democrats and Republicans regardless of race are playing for the same side.
If that's the case then disband the Black Caucus. Why do we need a "Black" caucus if it's not about race? If they're down there trying to get the black vote, it's about race.
Black Caucus Stumps . . . .
originally posted by: ArchPlayer
originally posted by: OptimusCrime
originally posted by: ArchPlayer
rare.us... bers-voted-to-militarize-the-police/
Note that Ferguson's own congressman is Rep. Lacy Clay (D-Mo.); he is a member of the CBC, and he voted against demilitarizing police.
It's election time; The New York Times called out the CBC campaigning on what happened in Ferguson by throwing their voting past in their face, since they are down there trying to get the black vote in the middle of the chaos.
I've said it repeatedly that Ferguson was a social experiment and not about race. Just more supportive evidence to add to my synopsis. As many ATSer has said, both Democrats and Republicans regardless of race are playing for the same side.
If that's the case then disband the Black Caucus. Why do we need a "Black" caucus if it's not about race? If they're down there trying to get the black vote, it's about race.
Black Caucus Stumps . . . .
Just saw this post...Im all for disbanding the Black Caucus. Reminds me of the carpetbaggers and the black politicians scaming the sharecroppers in Reconstruction. They are almost chosen pets for Congress at this point and like NAACP, SCLC, Urban League and CORE, unnecessary in this day and time.
pffft.
originally posted by: xuenchen
a reply to: windword
a likely story.
they knew it wouldn't pass, so some "made it look good".
it's an election year and Progressive/Democrats are nervous.
very nervous.
all puppy-petting and kitten-brushing Red Herrings.
Phffft.
originally posted by: windword
pffft.
originally posted by: xuenchen
a reply to: windword
a likely story.
they knew it wouldn't pass, so some "made it look good".
it's an election year and Progressive/Democrats are nervous.
very nervous.
all puppy-petting and kitten-brushing Red Herrings.
Way to deflect. Blame the Democrats for their bill not passing, because they really want a police state!
Pffft.
Nuclear Weapons? Ballistic Missiles? Torpedoes?
None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to transfer aircraft (including unmanned aerial vehicles), armored vehicles, grenade launchers, silencers, toxicological agents (including chemical agents, biological agents, and associated equipment), launch vehicles, guided missiles, ballistic missiles, rockets, torpedoes, bombs, mines, or nuclear weapons (as identified for demilitarization purposes outlined in Department of Defense Manual 4160.28)
Look at the horrible vote results !
Look at the phony weak effort !
An obvious Red Herring -- Phffffft.
The correct approach would have been to eliminate the whole thing !
None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to transfer aircraft (including unmanned aerial vehicles), armored vehicles, grenade launchers, silencers, toxicological agents (including chemical agents, biological agents, and associated equipment), launch vehicles, guided missiles, ballistic missiles, rockets, torpedoes, bombs, mines, or nuclear weapons (as identified for demilitarization purposes outlined in Department of Defense Manual 4160.28)
Nuclear Weapons? Ballistic Missiles? Torpedoes?
Phffffft !
originally posted by: OptimusCrime
originally posted by: ArchPlayer
originally posted by: OptimusCrime
originally posted by: ArchPlayer
rare.us... bers-voted-to-militarize-the-police/
Note that Ferguson's own congressman is Rep. Lacy Clay (D-Mo.); he is a member of the CBC, and he voted against demilitarizing police.
It's election time; The New York Times called out the CBC campaigning on what happened in Ferguson by throwing their voting past in their face, since they are down there trying to get the black vote in the middle of the chaos.
I've said it repeatedly that Ferguson was a social experiment and not about race. Just more supportive evidence to add to my synopsis. As many ATSer has said, both Democrats and Republicans regardless of race are playing for the same side.
If that's the case then disband the Black Caucus. Why do we need a "Black" caucus if it's not about race? If they're down there trying to get the black vote, it's about race.
Black Caucus Stumps . . . .
Just saw this post...Im all for disbanding the Black Caucus. Reminds me of the carpetbaggers and the black politicians scaming the sharecroppers in Reconstruction. They are almost chosen pets for Congress at this point and like NAACP, SCLC, Urban League and CORE, unnecessary in this day and time.
Wow, we finally agree on something.
originally posted by: ArchPlayer
originally posted by: OptimusCrime
originally posted by: ArchPlayer
rare.us... bers-voted-to-militarize-the-police/
Note that Ferguson's own congressman is Rep. Lacy Clay (D-Mo.); he is a member of the CBC, and he voted against demilitarizing police.
It's election time; The New York Times called out the CBC campaigning on what happened in Ferguson by throwing their voting past in their face, since they are down there trying to get the black vote in the middle of the chaos.
I've said it repeatedly that Ferguson was a social experiment and not about race. Just more supportive evidence to add to my synopsis. As many ATSer has said, both Democrats and Republicans regardless of race are playing for the same side.
If that's the case then disband the Black Caucus. Why do we need a "Black" caucus if it's not about race? If they're down there trying to get the black vote, it's about race.
Black Caucus Stumps . . . .
Just saw this post...Im all for disbanding the Black Caucus. Reminds me of the carpetbaggers and the black politicians scaming the sharecroppers in Reconstruction. They are almost chosen pets for Congress at this point and like NAACP, SCLC, Urban League and CORE, unnecessary in this day and time.
originally posted by: Spider879
While I think those members who voted against it should pay a political price by getting thrown out on their asses,disbanding the caucus would be premature and I say.. Hell To The NO! anyone not deaf, blind or being willfully ignorant knows damned well we are not at that color blind post racial America just yet,not while North Carolina just passed the most restrictive voting rights bill since jim crow and more states chomping at the bits to follow suit, if we are gonna disband the Black Caucus then go ahead and disband the Tea party since they do more damage and are more divisive than the caucus ever was.