Armed Black People.....

[kadee79]

On Wednesday, a small group of black people exercised their Second Amendment right to bear arms by walking to the state capitol building in Lansing, Mich., toting large rifles, much like the mobs of white anti-quarantine protestors did last week. The difference is, these black people weren’t there to intimidate lawmakers or cause a ruckus while holding symbols of hate like nooses and confederate flags. These citizens were there with one mission in mind: protect a black woman.



Lansing City Pulse reports that State Rep. Sarah Anthony was escorted to an appropriations committee meeting in the state capitol building by at least three armed African Americans who volunteered their services after witnessing the chaotic (not to mention racist as feck) events of last week.



“We were all just appalled by the lack of support and lack of security that I had, that other legislators had, and the fact that a lot of the demonstrators last week were adorning many racist, anti-Semitic signage. I think it just triggered a lot of folks, especially African Americans,” Anthony said, noting that she didn’t ask for the escort but was happy to have them there.



“The majority of the protesters were white,” she said. “I’m still not exactly sure on the connection between confederate flags and Nazi symbolism. They just had no connection to the stay-at-home orders. The fact they were carrying guns openly while we voted was unnerving.”

www.theroot.com/armed-black-people-escort-michigan-lawmaker-into-state-1843314306

[mollyanna58]

It's tragic that this seemed necessary.

[Tennesseer]

May 7, 2020 16:35:14 GMT -5 kadee79 said:

On Wednesday, a small group of black people exercised their Second Amendment right to bear arms by walking to the state capitol building in Lansing, Mich., toting large rifles, much like the mobs of white anti-quarantine protestors did last week. The difference is, these black people weren’t there to intimidate lawmakers or cause a ruckus while holding symbols of hate like nooses and confederate flags. These citizens were there with one mission in mind: protect a black woman.



Lansing City Pulse reports that State Rep. Sarah Anthony was escorted to an appropriations committee meeting in the state capitol building by at least three armed African Americans who volunteered their services after witnessing the chaotic (not to mention racist as feck) events of last week.



“We were all just appalled by the lack of support and lack of security that I had, that other legislators had, and the fact that a lot of the demonstrators last week were adorning many racist, anti-Semitic signage. I think it just triggered a lot of folks, especially African Americans,” Anthony said, noting that she didn’t ask for the escort but was happy to have them there.



“The majority of the protesters were white,” she said. “I’m still not exactly sure on the connection between confederate flags and Nazi symbolism. They just had no connection to the stay-at-home orders. The fact they were carrying guns openly while we voted was unnerving.”

www.theroot.com/armed-black-people-escort-michigan-lawmaker-into-state-1843314306

Watch the NRA call for gun control.

[countrygirl2]

Wish I could have joined them, we need to start standing up for what is right.

Was this real or satire?

[dondub]

I think we’ll need some armed Black Panthers at polling places in Wisconsin.😎

[kadee79]

May 7, 2020 21:35:00 GMT -5 countrygirl2 said:

Wish I could have joined them, we need to start standing up for what is right.

Was this real or satire?

Real!

[countrygirl2]

The problem is those folks stand up for their rights and they will shoot them.  It's just as bad as it used to be. I think trump is trying to start a civil war so he can declare marital law.  I don't trust him at all.

[deminmaine]

May 8, 2020 0:13:53 GMT -5 countrygirl2 said:

The problem is those folks stand up for their rights and they will shoot them.  It's just as bad as it used to be. I think trump is trying to start a civil war so he can declare marital law.  I don't trust him at all.

He is the classic demagogue.  He sows division, mistrust and hatred so that he can benefit from the intense passions this arouses in his followers and people that he hopes to add to the cadres of delusionary deplorables.  He is hoping that this coalition of fearful dupes, along with the faithful financial self interested well off, are enough to gain him re-election.  I believe that anyone who sows hatred, especially for such shallow and self interested reasons, is evil, and trump fits the bill.  Evil, evil man. 

[Tennesseer]

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May 7, 2020 20:08:42 GMT -5 Tennesseer said:

May 7, 2020 16:35:14 GMT -5 kadee79 said:

www.theroot.com/armed-black-people-escort-michigan-lawmaker-into-state-1843314306

Watch the NRA call for gun control.

That was racist, even for you. 

You might want to read the untold history of blacks and the NRA / Robert F Williams.

Ammo.com ?  I think has a story posted.

[Tennesseer]

May 9, 2020 9:58:34 GMT -5 @x said:

May 7, 2020 20:08:42 GMT -5 Tennesseer said:

Watch the NRA call for gun control.

That was racist, even for you. 

You might want to read the untold history of blacks and the NRA / Robert F Williams.

Ammo.com ?  I think has a story posted.

I am very familiar with the NRA and black panthers owning firearms. I stand by what I posted.

[Deleted]

May 9, 2020 10:04:59 GMT -5 Tennesseer said:

May 9, 2020 9:58:34 GMT -5 @x said:

That was racist, even for you. 

You might want to read the untold history of blacks and the NRA / Robert F Williams.

Ammo.com ?  I think has a story posted.

I am very familiar with the NRA and black panthers owning firearms. I stand by what I posted.

So when do you think the NRA will be calling for gun control then ? 

I have my doubts on this. 

Although I'll have to admit to not keeping up lately with the current efforts for and against gun restrictions. 

[Tennesseer]

May 9, 2020 10:10:50 GMT -5 @x said:

May 9, 2020 10:04:59 GMT -5 Tennesseer said:

I am very familiar with the NRA and black panthers owning firearms. I stand by what I posted.

So when do you think the NRA will be calling for gun control then ? 

I have my doubts on this.

Oh I know they would never call for gun control know. Why be hypocrites twice.

[Deleted]

May 9, 2020 10:14:11 GMT -5 Tennesseer said:

May 9, 2020 10:10:50 GMT -5 @x said:

So when do you think the NRA will be calling for gun control then ? 

I have my doubts on this.

Oh I know they would never call for gun control know. Why be hypocrites twice.

Your now saying the opposite of what you posted in reply #2

[Tennesseer]

May 9, 2020 10:45:05 GMT -5 @x said:

May 9, 2020 10:14:11 GMT -5 Tennesseer said:

Oh I know they would never call for gun control know. Why be hypocrites twice.

Your now saying the opposite of what you posted in reply #2

I won't insult your intelligence if you don't insult mine.

[Deleted]

May 9, 2020 10:57:59 GMT -5 Tennesseer said:

May 9, 2020 10:45:05 GMT -5 @x said:

Your now saying the opposite of what you posted in reply #2

I won't insult your intelligence if you don't insult mine.

Gotcha.  

[djAdvocate]

May 7, 2020 20:08:42 GMT -5 Tennesseer said:

May 7, 2020 16:35:14 GMT -5 kadee79 said:

www.theroot.com/armed-black-people-escort-michigan-lawmaker-into-state-1843314306

Watch the NRA call for gun control.

very observant. the last time we got meaningful gun control was when the Black Panthers were active.