Baltimore Unrest

[McDad]

The problem is protesters are not organized. Even if 90% of them want to do it peaceably outside government buildings, everyone in the media and their political opponents will still focus on the 10% of protesters who are looting.

That is a problem. Is it a logistical problem or a problem inherent in the way modern day protestors (MDPs) band together? I believe it is the latter. This observation alone should further distinguish he difference between protestations of old from current ones

In an age when checkerboard Neyland is possible in 7 days, flashmobs coordinate precise performances in public spaces, and anyone with a cell phone can reach out to thousands with the click of a button, we can assert that MDPs have a greater availability to coordinate efforts when compared to historical events. The MDPs choice to not utilize the means of communication available isn't a relection on their plight. It is a reflection on their mentality.

They are angry. Rightfully so in some instances. Rather than channel their anger in organization first and actions second, they take action striking out at the easy targets. Targets in many instances, which have absolutely nothing in common with the genesis of their anger. In fact, the victims of MDPs are there providing goods and services to the people who live in a particular area. Blinded by anger and energized by opportunity, they vandalize the establishments which serve them during peaceful times.

What the media and policians do are inconsequential. They will do what they've always done. Sensationalize, frighten, and become opportunists in their own way. Using the stories they project as a way to usurp freedoms and sway public opinion. The good news is the same mechanisms available to MDPs to organize and protest proper targets are available to consumers of news. We can search out the actual story and are no longer dependent on media and politicians versions.

 

[Grand Vol]

When did McDad get so thoughtful and analytical?

 

[Obsessed]

When did McDad get so thoughtful and analytical?

He scares me when he does that.

 

[Grand Vol]

He scares me when he does that.

I think he's been hacked. It's well into the day and he has yet to crack even one pun.

 

[hog88]

Isn't this pretty much admitting she doesn't even have control of her city's basic services?

Yep. But she will be re-elected even though the DOJ will come in, completely destroy the police force and crime will be rampant.

 

[Grand Vol]

He scares me when he does that.

Speaking of, did you get flooded out last night? Next front is moving through today.

 

[hog88]

When did McDad get so thoughtful and analytical?

McMom or someone else must have gotten to his account.

 

[Obsessed]

Speaking of, did you get flooded out last night? Next front is moving through today.

No. It stayed just to the west of us. We are however looking to get some heavy rainfall this weekend.

 

[Grand Vol]

Yep. But she will be re-elected even though the DOJ will come in, completely destroy the police force and crime will be rampant.

I have no problems with an outside agency doing an impartial (hopefully...dreaming) investigation. Especially if it's warranted like this one appears to be. Having said that to say this, with a department that's predominately black, it's going to be hard to place the "cops are racist" card in this instance.

 

[Grand Vol]

No. It stayed just to the west of us. We are however looking to get some heavy rainfall this weekend.

Yeah, fun times. OU has their graduation this Friday at the stadium lol

Here's to hoping those chowder heads move it indoors like it should have been in the first place.

 

[hog88]

I have no problems with an outside agency doing an impartial (hopefully...dreaming) investigation. Especially if it's warranted like this one appears to be. Having said that to say this, with a department that's predominately black, it's going to be hard to place the "cops are racist" card in this instance.

I see white flight within the department coming. I also have a problem with a city reaching out to the DOJ and bypassing the state.

 

[Obsessed]

Yeah, fun times. OU has their graduation this Friday at the stadium lol

Here's to hoping those chowder heads move it indoors like it should have been in the first place.

Haha. Sounds like fun.

Okies aren't known to be real smart.

 

[LouderVol]

#freeMcDad

 

[n_huffhines]

Oh?

It's very simple. Policing their own seems to work pretty well as we saw on Tuesday and continuing. You can't tell me that the residents of Baltimore couldn't have put a stop to that nonsense if they wanted. Which they did in later nights.

So they did the thing you were demanding they do? That's great.

The fact that they were able to put a stop to a lot of the nonsense by day 3 has no bearing on how successful their efforts would have been to stop riots on day 1.

 

[82_VOL_83]

It was a strike at the king since the King profited directly through royalties, licenses and yes taxes.

Just stop.

Good luck with that. He appears to have graduated from making intelligent posts to attack mode like others on the board. Maybe he just needs some ecred, who knows?

 

[82_VOL_83]

Yeah, the East India Tea Company paid royalties/taxes to the government. How is this any different from Baltimore businesses paying property, sales, and income tax? In both cases they are revenue generators for government and privately owned.

Just stop :cray:

So the looters just took the merchandise from the stores and threw it in the street because they were tired of paying high taxes on the items? Just need to make sure this is what you are saying with your comparison because that is the logical conclusion to draw from your tantrums.

 

[82_VOL_83]

The problem is protesters are not organized. Even if 90% of them want to do it peaceably outside government buildings, everyone in the media and their political opponents will still focus on the 10% of protesters who are looting.

90% is unverifiable.

 

[n_huffhines]

So the looters just took the merchandise from the stores and threw it in the street because they were tired of paying high taxes on the items? Just need to make sure this is what you are saying with your comparison because that is the logical conclusion to draw from your tantrums.

No it's not. But I'm glad to see you're at least trying the logic route, for once

 

[n_huffhines]

90% is unverifiable.

do you know what "if" means?

 

[82_VOL_83]

do you know what "if" means?

Oh, I got what I wanted out of you.

That depends on whose definition of if you use....

 

[Grand Vol]

So they did the thing you were demanding they do? That's great.

The fact that they were able to put a stop to a lot of the nonsense by day 3 has no bearing on how successful their efforts would have been to stop riots on day 1.

<whooosh>

 

[Bigurnge]

Baltimore's budget is sunk and they are providing welfare to the people destroying the city. that's worth protesting.

They only band together when one of their own contributes to their own demise. Then they jump at an opportunity to get on TV and get all the free s*** they can. Why aren't they protesting every day before this? Most days they seem content getting free housing, free food, slanging drugs, not looking for work, and avoiding the PO-lease.

 

[volfanhill]

Freddie Gray officer threatened to kill himself and ex-partner's husband, court document alleges | US news | The Guardian


Why was this guy still interacting with the public? He was a bigger threat to society then Freddie was

 

[Biopsyman]

Balitmore is completing with detroit as the crappist city... Baltimore has a slight lead

 

[Carl Pickens]

the right isn't standing up and burning flags and protesting because we are tired. We are tired of looting, we are tired of having white guilt shoved in our faces on a daily basis, we are tired of paying huge tax bills and seeing nothing in return, we are tired of supporting people who have nothing better to do than protest, we are tired of being chastised by progressives like you when we stand up for innocence in the face of popular opinion, we are tired of being told that our 2nd amendment rights are wrong, we are tired of being told it's right to kill babies and wrong to kill murderers, we are just f'ing tired. So get off your damn, fight picking, soapbox and leave louder and others alone that just don't want to hear your 88ish screeching.

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