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originally posted by: Nyiah
originally posted by: Gryphon66
originally posted by: Rob808
You seem to not understand what the Boston tea party was about. Again context is key and you just can’t see it. The tea coming from England was being heavily taxed and the Americans didn’t want to pay the tax, so they destroyed the tea instead, a very distinct and clear message to the British authority.
Burning target and stealing a tv, what’s the clear and distinct message that is being sent hear? Enlighten us...
a reply to: Sookiechacha
Perhaps they’re showing you what it feels like to be powerless to stop violence against “your people.”
That’s the easiest low-hanging fruit. When you push people, someday, they push back.
But keep believing this is just about George Floyd.
That's a tactic that by default renders everything they want and claim null & void. No legitimate issue resorts to what is effectively domestic terrorism and wanton theft to try to make a serious dent. It just does not work, it nukes credibility into oblivion.
originally posted by: Nyiah
a reply to: Gryphon66
I have zero issue with the protestors. Where the hell did you get the idea that I do??
What I have a problem with is rioters, which is who's razing everything. As a topic & tactic, I am neutral overall on riots -- they have a place in specific contexts.
This is NOT one of them.
originally posted by: Rob808
sorry you’re being quite cryptic. Again, you said “your people” in response to me, in quotes. What exactly did you mean there?
a reply to: Gryphon66
originally posted by: Rob808
I try to not assign motive without discussing first, but my impression is the original post has an almost accusatory nature to it and some racist undertones which has left me befuddled. I was asking for clarity on comments...
a reply to: Nyiah
Fact is, Minnesota is not too far away from descending into anarchy. The cops in that city have been proven to be an utter waste of space and money, and a little lethal without reason.
originally posted by: Sookiechacha
a reply to: elysiumfire
Fact is, Minnesota is not too far away from descending into anarchy. The cops in that city have been proven to be an utter waste of space and money, and a little lethal without reason.
The Police are out of control over there!
twitter.com...
The curfew order was for public streets and public areas, These people were on the second floor, inside their house, on a bedroom balcony, when cops opened fire, paint balls, on them! CRAZY and SCARY!