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Yeah, its certainly out of hand, seems to be a bit more under control now but tonight could get wild, especially since they didnt charge the other 3 cops...
This is why this situation gets so fucked up. The guy rioting may have legit been pissed about the police killing and the owner may have been legit fearing for his life and his livelihood but since we have this mass of destruction then people die in this murky moral grey zone it created.
snowfinderHow much of that damage was started by the cops? Pretty clear auto zone was.
The only proof it was him was his ex-wife saying it was him while looking at the video... like c'mon. plus, one person breaking glass at one location doesn't cause protests/rioting across the state and country... why does there have to political sides on this shit?
BoostMaG15 Minutes outside of Minneapolis, a lot of places in the suburbs have been getting threats and everyone around here is pretty scared of the riots spreading
That's sketchy as fuck. I'd be really nervous. How can I protect my family and home would be my first thoughts. Could get really dangerous if people bring that rioting to a well armed neighborhood that fights back.
SnowshoeThompsonAnd yet history repeats itself. “Let’s destroy our entire city and hurt innocent people because a shitty cop killed a black man”
Absolutely no hope for humanity.
This is one of the few things I'll agree with you on. Makes no sense. More than large corporation businesses are getting destroyed. Local ones too. What about the low wage employees who aren't working now cuz target is in ruins? All it does is hurt the protest image and further white/black tensions. The money that's being reallocated to police response, security, ems, fire, and cleanup is surely to pull funding from the programs that serve to assist low income folks. Really hurting themselves. It's like throwing your Xbox controller at the wall; only hurts you.
LampardThis is people standing up to a broken system. They have every right to be outraged, especially considering the police officer hasn't been brought to justice. You're not going to get middle & upper class white people's attention without making their comfortable, privileged, & insulated lives, uncomfortable. People don't give a shit about anything, until it affects them.
I don't support thieves & looting, but America needs the civil unrest right now—the only way to protest a system that commodifies every single aspect of life and values economics over human lives, is to show the very fragility of it. The moment in time we are all living through is going to be pivotal for the future of "the greatest country in the world." The sense of nationalism that COViD-19 has brought to the forefront of the collective conversation will be a good thing for Americans—they will have no one to blame for their actions, but themselves (I can still guarantee there will be some sort of scapegoat, though.) After all, the borders to Canada and Mexico are closed, and no other country wants to let Americans in without a case for repatriation, i.e. dual-citizenship.
Irony is, Trump finally got what he wanted; America first. All hail the almighty dollar, am I right?
"America needs the civil unrest right now"... Seriously??? We are just poking our heads out of covid hibernation worried about potential spikes. Unrest, mass crowding and looting an already disrupted fragile economy is the LAST thing America needs right now. Prediction: Minneapolis has a covid spike in 2 weeks.
There is a "Fuck Shit Up Protest" being planned for my city tomorrow. Their tagline is "Fuck a peaceful protest". The person(s) promoting it are implying molotov cocktails with emojis in their messaging.
I'm not sure if anything will happen. I wouldn't be surprised if Duluth police attempt to quell anything beyond peaceful quickly.
Charlie_KellyPretty clear? Bro you could see maybe 20% of his face. People are just jumping to conclusions because it’ll help fuel the fire.
I think theres a decent chance it was rwmated. As far as the internet "knowing"it was a specifoc cop zsounds pretty doubtful. Couldn't see anything. Would be lretty much impossible to identify him from that. Unless people tackled him then and hengit arrested which didnt happen or he brags about it ir something.
That said government agencies have absolutely fucked with protests etc to bring them down or undermine any message.
Also these things unfolding is akways a shit show. Omg these people did this, that gies biral, ih wait ni they actuslly were____. Then the bad guy was good, and this guy was bad. And this picture was fake, and that meme was whatever.
Idk hard to sift through everything. But interesting to loosely follow this. Wild times.
If I wasn’t just ending a 25 day trip to Florida I’d consider booking a flight to Minny to join in. Hopefully tomorrow there’s some stuff going on in Boston.
theabortionatorI think theres a decent chance it was rwmated. As far as the internet "knowing"it was a specifoc cop zsounds pretty doubtful. Couldn't see anything. Would be lretty much impossible to identify him from that. Unless people tackled him then and hengit arrested which didnt happen or he brags about it ir something.
That said government agencies have absolutely fucked with protests etc to bring them down or undermine any message.
Also these things unfolding is akways a shit show. Omg these people did this, that gies biral, ih wait ni they actuslly were____. Then the bad guy was good, and this guy was bad. And this picture was fake, and that meme was whatever.
Idk hard to sift through everything. But interesting to loosely follow this. Wild times.
Idk i just type fast as fuck and however it lands I post it. Aint nobody got time for that. Laptop will be here soon. Was using my other phone(not a burner) and the keys are smaller. Although have the shit i type on this is fuxked as well.
I've been listening to the police scanner for Hennepin County and from what I can tell there's a big crowd (they have mentioned a crowd numbering 2000+, idk if this is the same crowd) descending upon the Minneapolis Police Department 5th Precinct.
**This post was edited on May 29th 2020 at 10:19:29pm
JAHpowI've been listening to the police scanner for Hennepin County and from what I can tell there's a big crowd (they have mentioned a crowd numbering 2000+, idk if this is the same crowd) descending upon the Minneapolis Police Department 5th Precinct.
**This post was edited on May 29th 2020 at 10:19:29pm
Yeah it's pretty crazy right now. Also some interesting medical calls non related to the protests as well.
This country is literally gonna erupt tonight and tomorrow. Only spreading.
eheathImagine having sympathy for other humans, jesus christ dude.
Honestly, really enjoy the fact that you’ve been posting more. Initially I thought you were somewhat intelligent.
What kind of logic do you offer to justify burning a city to the ground as an act of sympathy for humans? Anybody with a sliver of common sense/compassion would not relate themselves or be anywhere near this riot. Id bet money the vast majority of people rioting are young white individuals with no other motive than to fuck shit up and post about it on social media.
Don't forget, you can go into your snap map and watch the public snaps. There's hot spots all over the twin cities. The 5th precinct, which is what I've been keeping tabs on, is located next to, but left of, the 3 (dead center). This area is not where this supposed 2000+ crowd is (that one is probably the red hot spot directly east of the 5th precinct).
**This post was edited on May 29th 2020 at 11:16:53pm
Who doesn't? Damned liberal media trying to spread fake news about our country and president? This is Murica. My favorite colors are red white blue jesus and guns.
Just did this down the east coast and shit is wild more than one city with buildings on fire, and so many people in front of the White House right now chanting get out.
JAHpowDon't forget, you can go into your snap map and watch the public snaps. There's hot spots all over the twin cities. The 5th precinct, which is what I've been keeping tabs on, is located next to, but left of, the 3 (dead center). This area is not where this supposed 2000+ crowd is (that one is probably the red hot spot directly east of the 5th precinct).
This is what happens when peace doesn't do anything. Funny how people want "peaceful protests" when those same people had a hissy fit over Colin Kaepernick .
Ngl I kinda wanna jack some pellows or something from tar-jeh because someone on the internet with blue hair and a septum piercing would defend me saying it's standing up against racism and injustice.
Was just listening to hannepin County and they said firefighters were getting assaulted. Now that pisses me off. Those are the people you don't be dicks to. They do so much more than put out fires and are largely responsible for transporting people to emergency departments from the scene.
Young_pattyThis shit is happening like 10-15 minutes from my house. Hopefully I'll be able to get home in time to riot for a night or two.
Feel like this is a troll but fuck it. I grew up across the street from powderhorn park less than a mile from all of this. Im hoping to go home too but that's completely the wrong attitude. As white ppl (think its fair to make that assumption on ns) the last thing we should be doing is looting or rioting. We need to be in those spaces helping poc who have been maced, shot with rubber bullets etc. All of this started because majority white instigators began ruining peaceful protests and tarnished the beginning of what could have been and still could be a great movement.
CLQThis is what happens when peace doesn't do anything. Funny how people want "peaceful protests" when those same people had a hissy fit over Colin Kaepernick .
Not sure why you're getting downvoted but you're right. People want PeAcFuLl PrOtEsTs but when they try that it's "totally inappropriate" and "not the time or the place"
My question is how will change even happen? The police force in this country has a grip on power that they were never give up. They have all the poitlic power and sway through the law system and politics. Too many years of unchecked power and too many people supporting it with blind faith.
What's the answer how do we as a nation have some kind of accountability for law enforcement? Chest camera deffentity didnt work. Do we start with disbanding the police unions? Not allowing cops to review the judgement of other cops? Changing the way police are trained? Have a better system of discipline when a cop does something terrible the first time, besides 2 weeks paid vacation?
little1337Not sure why you're getting downvoted but you're right. People want PeAcFuLl PrOtEsTs but when they try that it's "totally inappropriate" and "not the time or the place"
Turd__AuthorityThat's sketchy as fuck. I'd be really nervous. How can I protect my family and home would be my first thoughts. Could get really dangerous if people bring that rioting to a well armed neighborhood that fights back.
This is one of the few things I'll agree with you on. Makes no sense. More than large corporation businesses are getting destroyed. Local ones too. What about the low wage employees who aren't working now cuz target is in ruins? All it does is hurt the protest image and further white/black tensions. The money that's being reallocated to police response, security, ems, fire, and cleanup is surely to pull funding from the programs that serve to assist low income folks. Really hurting themselves. It's like throwing your Xbox controller at the wall; only hurts you.
"America needs the civil unrest right now"... Seriously??? We are just poking our heads out of covid hibernation worried about potential spikes. Unrest, mass crowding and looting an already disrupted fragile economy is the LAST thing America needs right now. Prediction: Minneapolis has a covid spike in 2 weeks.
Definitely sketchy as fuck, my neighborhood thankfully hasn't been affected by looters or riots but everyone is super on edge. It's getting really out of hand and honestly is ridiculous. LA in 1992 all over again
snowfinderMy question is how will change even happen? The police force in this country has a grip on power that they were never give up. They have all the poitlic power and sway through the law system and politics. Too many years of unchecked power and too many people supporting it with blind faith.
What's the answer how do we as a nation have some kind of accountability for law enforcement? Chest camera deffentity didnt work. Do we start with disbanding the police unions? Not allowing cops to review the judgement of other cops? Changing the way police are trained? Have a better system of discipline when a cop does something terrible the first time, besides 2 weeks paid vacation?
Change will happen when the average middle class (predominantly white) community fears for their young to be gunned down in the streets by the state as poverty stricken minorities may.
Untill then, a majority of 'support' for these riots will simply be optics, advertisement opportunities, and white people belittling themselves for internet pats-on-the-back.
Nothing really changed after Rodney King and the LA riots. I'd assume this will be similar.
foolmetwiceFeel like this is a troll but fuck it. I grew up across the street from powderhorn park less than a mile from all of this. Im hoping to go home too but that's completely the wrong attitude. As white ppl (think its fair to make that assumption on ns) the last thing we should be doing is looting or rioting. We need to be in those spaces helping poc who have been maced, shot with rubber bullets etc. All of this started because majority white instigators began ruining peaceful protests and tarnished the beginning of what could have been and still could be a great movement.
Honestly bro idk if you’re even trolling rn or if you’re fr just that big of a narc
SnowshoeThompsonHonestly, really enjoy the fact that you’ve been posting more. Initially I thought you were somewhat intelligent.
What kind of logic do you offer to justify burning a city to the ground as an act of sympathy for humans? Anybody with a sliver of common sense/compassion would not relate themselves or be anywhere near this riot. Id bet money the vast majority of people rioting are young white individuals with no other motive than to fuck shit up and post about it on social media.
hey dude chill tf out
Evan isnt justifying the riots, he is just saying have some more symplathy for the man who was just killed. please be respectful to George Floyd and his family. It was a terrible thing that happened so if you could, please be a little more respectful and have a filter
SnowshoeThompsonHonestly, really enjoy the fact that you’ve been posting more. Initially I thought you were somewhat intelligent.
What kind of logic do you offer to justify burning a city to the ground as an act of sympathy for humans? Anybody with a sliver of common sense/compassion would not relate themselves or be anywhere near this riot. Id bet money the vast majority of people rioting are young white individuals with no other motive than to fuck shit up and post about it on social media.
Nice dude, an insult and then a paragraph that has nothing to do with what I said. I never said it was justified, but you're acting like George Floyd dying wasn't a big deal dude. Cops have been mistreating african americans in USA since the founding of this country, I wouldn't imagine you could even fathom what its like to be an african american and neither can I, but acting like this isn't a big deal means you're ignoring humans being mistreated, humans just like you dude, have some fucking sympathy.
FruitBootProAt this point I kinda think it's funny. Just let chaos reign I guess...not much else to do.
apparently eheath thought I was lauging at the rioters. No. I'm laughing at the fact that shit is getting destroyed. I don't side against the rioters. Thank you for your understanding
little1337Not sure why you're getting downvoted but you're right. People want PeAcFuLl PrOtEsTs but when they try that it's "totally inappropriate" and "not the time or the place"
Its always "totally inappropriate" or "not the time or the place" for them. They never cared or will care. People seem to forget that MLK pissed off a lot racist white people.
eheathNice dude, an insult and then a paragraph that has nothing to do with what I said. I never said it was justified, but you're acting like George Floyd dying wasn't a big deal dude. Cops have been mistreating african americans in USA since the founding of this country, I wouldn't imagine you could even fathom what its like to be an african american and neither can I, but acting like this isn't a big deal means you're ignoring humans being mistreated, humans just like you dude, have some fucking sympathy.
That was an observation.
im not acting like somebody being killed by police brutality Isn’t a big deal. Everyone agrees that it’s horrible and the officer should get murder charges. Literally nobody disagrees with you on that....
This particular case has zero evidence of having anything to do with race though; As much as you want to believe that the only reason he died was because of his skin color. The media has been sensationalizing this shit and you’re dumb enough to gobble it up (that is an insult).
Americans are so easy to manipulate and it shows. You go around the forums calling people sheep and it’s pretty obvious you have no room to stand. I guess trump gets a break from being blamed for the Chinese virus so pissed off white people can defend a dead black persons rights. Get real lmao
edit: my family is from Cuba, I have black-Cuban relatives, and my last name ends in ez. Go fight your war somewhere else whitey
**This post was edited on May 30th 2020 at 2:22:16pm
CalumSKIhey dude chill tf out
Evan isnt justifying the riots, he is just saying have some more symplathy for the man who was just killed. please be respectful to George Floyd and his family. It was a terrible thing that happened so if you could, please be a little more respectful and have a filter
Please show me where I disrespected “George flynn and his family”. Have a filter? Be more sympathetic? You are straight up delusional just like eheath.
A single person dies and the world ends. If you never heard anything from your trusty news sources you would still be claiming all trump supporters are white supremacists and people that don’t wear masks are going to end the world.
Why don’t you use common sense and think before you speak.
**This post was edited on May 30th 2020 at 2:44:43pm
