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Post by dondub on Jun 2, 2020 0:37:41 GMT -5
We can get arrested and then go for beers. Tall guy will bail us out!😎 Need to be reimbursed by next month. Have a large tax bill due. You good with that? In these troubled times charity would be best.
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Post by djAdvocate on Jun 2, 2020 0:51:41 GMT -5
we've all had enough. and since one out of seven of us is unemployed, we have plenty of time, energy, and lastly rage to devote to the cause.
#endthiscrap
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Post by tallguy on Jun 2, 2020 1:02:06 GMT -5
Need to be reimbursed by next month. Have a large tax bill due. You good with that? In these troubled times charity would be best. Charity begins at home.
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Post by laterbloomer on Jun 2, 2020 1:29:42 GMT -5
we've all had enough. and since one out of seven of us is unemployed, we have plenty of time, energy, and lastly rage to devote to the cause. #endthiscrap 2 things; 1. Most protestors i've seen in pics and on videos are wearing covid masks. There is something incongruous about wearing your PPE for covid while rioting for human rights. And 2. I think the Covid shut down has contributed to people being able to devote so much time and energy to the protests right now. I'm betting future governments are going to be very slow to shut things down again
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Post by djAdvocate on Jun 2, 2020 1:46:23 GMT -5
only those governments that fear the electorate.
most don't have any reason to.
but this one does.
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Post by weltschmerz on Jun 2, 2020 3:01:40 GMT -5
Like this....
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Post by thyme4change on Jun 2, 2020 10:48:45 GMT -5
I'm gutless. And it is so f-in hot outside. And frankly, I find protests kinda boring. Standing around for hours on end. But I am going to volunteer with the elections. I think there will be a shortage of poll workers this year, and I will take my chances with Covid to provide voting for as many as I can. It is the best I can do at this time. There are many roles to be played in trying to make the changes that need to happen. As I’ve said before, it’s not necessary imo for everyone that cares about this to be on the frontlines, the work that happens behind the scenes is important too. Although 50 million people in the streets has a bigger impact than 1 million in the streets. Trump is not looking too good criticizing who is out there now, but if 15% of Americans were out there, it would be a real problem for the deniers.
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Post by Tiny on Jun 2, 2020 11:09:06 GMT -5
I would like to think that if troops come to the local big city that I will have the courage to be there also. Time will tell. You? If the US Military comes here - I will fall back on my Catholic upbringing and die a martyr for the country I love (or atleast the idealized vision of what I want America to be) . I will stand in protest blocking the Military and I will force the military to make a choice - apply force to an American Citizen/old white woman or not. That is what I will do. FWIW: the handful of my peers (of various backgrounds and ideologies) were appalled by Trump's call for the state governments to "dominate" - as in Trump was provoking 'civil war'. I suspect many many many millions of people will march flood the streets if Trump makes a big enough misstep (remember how many people/women marched after Trump was elected?? remember the number of people that did NOT vote for Trump??). I strongly suspect there are not enough of Trump's "very fine people" to stem that tide. ADDED: I live near a Big City and we've had quite a bit of looting, rioting, and other general mayhem - like I've never seen before. My community/suburb has pulled together and is standing together - along with the other suburbs. Community and police are cooperating. We will get thru this. What I'm hearing is the "protesters are NOT looters/rioters - there are two different things happening/going on". If Trump sends the military here to "dominate" because our local government is weak... it will not go well.
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Post by kadee79 on Jun 2, 2020 14:32:25 GMT -5
I can make bail for you guys....and I'll cover the price of a few beers & some pizzas too......since I'm not physically able to be out there myself! (there goes the next CD I was about to buy)
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Jun 2, 2020 15:27:01 GMT -5
Thank you but NO. I will sit out this dance.
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Post by Cheesy FL-Vol on Jun 2, 2020 16:16:51 GMT -5
I get this strange feeling that there is an attempt to get the military and Americans used to the presence of the military domestically. This way the military can be used right after the election.
After all how much shit has been done in 3-1/2 years that everyone said, "they can't do that" or "they'll never do that" or "the legislative and judicial branches will check the president".
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2020 11:04:14 GMT -5
Yanno, trump would no more have thought of the Insurrection Act than he'd have suddenly become a rational human being. He obviously doesn't have so much as a nodding acquaintance with the constitution; therefore, at least one of his staff, hangers-on, sycophants, had to have brought it up. He's too stupid to recognize that it wasn't anything that would be useful.
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dondub
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Post by dondub on Jun 3, 2020 14:31:39 GMT -5
What does that mean? I see that alot on the community facebook pages (and nextdoor,and sometimes in real life). What is that a euphemism for? I'm serious. Why do people say that... is that a script - as in it's expected that you say that? Like Amen at the end of prayer (even if you aren't the denomination that saying the prayer) Does it indicate to other people that you subscribe to "eye for an eye" or that the law of the land is optional? Or, is it the equivalent of "thoughts and prayers"? Something to say to absolve yourself of having to do something you aren't brave enough to do OR to ease your conscience because you can't do anything (you are powerless)? Really, I want to know. Why do people say that it's ok to kill people over property damage? People have a major boner over the idea of being "the good guy with a gun". May be the only one they can still get!
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Post by justme on Jun 3, 2020 18:28:27 GMT -5
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dondub
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Post by dondub on Jun 3, 2020 20:39:16 GMT -5
“Shoot these bastards”. More death huh Ed. Glass and shirts are more important than the lives of those who differ with you. Again. so you think it's ok for criminals destroy peoples lively hood... the work hard to build their business but it's ok to let it all be destroyed. NO sorry that is stupid liberal logic... I didn’t say anything even remotely close to your screed. Perhaps you should read it and then ask yourself as an alleged American citizen why YOU think killing people over broken glass and shirts is OK. I know you’re Dr. Death but why expand your categories?
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Post by pulmonarymd on Jun 3, 2020 20:50:09 GMT -5
What does that mean? I see that alot on the community facebook pages (and nextdoor,and sometimes in real life). What is that a euphemism for? I'm serious. Why do people say that... is that a script - as in it's expected that you say that? Like Amen at the end of prayer (even if you aren't the denomination that saying the prayer) Does it indicate to other people that you subscribe to "eye for an eye" or that the law of the land is optional? Or, is it the equivalent of "thoughts and prayers"? Something to say to absolve yourself of having to do something you aren't brave enough to do OR to ease your conscience because you can't do anything (you are powerless)? Really, I want to know. Why do people say that it's ok to kill people over property damage? Please tell that bullshit to the business owners who put everthing on the line to open their business...please tell them it's only property damage...how niave...so it's ok that buildings are destroyed merchandise stolen....as far as i'm concerned once someone breaks into a business capital punishment should be used You think capital punishment is acceptable for property damage! How Christian of you. When did conservatives become so heartless. Middle eastern countries only chop off their hands. What great company you want to keep. If you think that, you are a miserable human being. Really want to hear your justification for this. Can’t wait to laugh
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Post by Tennesseer on Jun 3, 2020 20:51:46 GMT -5
What does that mean? I see that alot on the community facebook pages (and nextdoor,and sometimes in real life). What is that a euphemism for? I'm serious. Why do people say that... is that a script - as in it's expected that you say that? Like Amen at the end of prayer (even if you aren't the denomination that saying the prayer) Does it indicate to other people that you subscribe to "eye for an eye" or that the law of the land is optional? Or, is it the equivalent of "thoughts and prayers"? Something to say to absolve yourself of having to do something you aren't brave enough to do OR to ease your conscience because you can't do anything (you are powerless)? Really, I want to know. Why do people say that it's ok to kill people over property damage? Please tell that bullshit to the business owners who put everthing on the line to open their business...please tell them it's only property damage...how niave...so it's ok that buildings are destroyed merchandise stolen....as far as i'm concerned once someone breaks into a business capital punishment should be used Saved.
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Post by pulmonarymd on Jun 3, 2020 20:53:05 GMT -5
In addition, I want to hear what you would have said if Obama called the military in to deal with the occupation of public land in Oregon. They destroyed OUR property. Should they have been shot?
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Post by ednkris on Jun 3, 2020 21:02:10 GMT -5
Please tell that bullshit to the business owners who put everthing on the line to open their business...please tell them it's only property damage...how niave...so it's ok that buildings are destroyed merchandise stolen....as far as i'm concerned once someone breaks into a business capital punishment should be used You think capital punishment is acceptable for property damage! How Christian of you. When did conservatives become so heartless. Middle eastern countries only chop off their hands. What great company you want to keep. If you think that, you are a miserable human being. Really want to hear your justification for this. Can’t wait to laugh why would you assume i'm a christian? ..... What is to justify to you..I think it's justifiable for business owners to protect their livelihood, their life sacrifices.....if you think that is ok then you are a discusting human being
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Post by pulmonarymd on Jun 3, 2020 21:06:45 GMT -5
You think capital punishment is acceptable for property damage! How Christian of you. When did conservatives become so heartless. Middle eastern countries only chop off their hands. What great company you want to keep. If you think that, you are a miserable human being. Really want to hear your justification for this. Can’t wait to laugh why would you assume i'm a christian? ..... What is to justify to you..I think it's justifiable for business owners to protect their livelihood, their life sacrifices.....if you think that is ok then you are a discusting human being Actually, I believe life is far more valuable than things. Spend my life trying to save it. If that makes me a disgusting human being, so be it. But I believe you would be in the minority. But boy, for someone who is a conservative, you sure are a vindictive asshole
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Post by Tennesseer on Jun 3, 2020 21:10:25 GMT -5
why would you assume i'm a christian? ..... What is to justify to you..I think it's justifiable for business owners to protect their livelihood, their life sacrifices.....if you think that is ok then you are a discusting human being Actually, I believe life is far more valuable than things. Spend my life trying to save it. If that makes me a disgusting human being, so be it. But I believe you would be in the minority. But boy, for someone who is a conservative, you sure are a vindictive asshole Now you're being "discusting" again.
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Post by pulmonarymd on Jun 3, 2020 21:13:07 GMT -5
Actually, I believe life is far more valuable than things. Spend my life trying to save it. If that makes me a disgusting human being, so be it. But I believe you would be in the minority. But boy, for someone who is a conservative, you sure are a vindictive asshole Now you're being "discusting" again. Can’t believe it is even a discussion. He thinks he is a tough guy
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Post by Tennesseer on Jun 3, 2020 21:16:50 GMT -5
Now you're being "discusting" again. Can’t believe it is even a discussion. He thinks he is a tough guy They usually end up in prison for murder or manslaughter.
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Post by Tennesseer on Jun 3, 2020 21:20:44 GMT -5
Now you're being "discusting" again. Can’t believe it is even a discussion. He thinks he is a tough guy Ednkris is a big proponent of 'Innocent until proven guilty'. Stands by that firmly...except when it comes to Hillary Clinton that is.
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Post by pulmonarymd on Jun 3, 2020 21:22:00 GMT -5
Can’t believe it is even a discussion. He thinks he is a tough guy Ednkris is a big proponent of 'Innocent until proven guilty'. Stands by that firmly...except when it comes to Hillary Clinton that is. Apparently also believes in the death penalty for property crimes. Spectacular human bring
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Post by Tennesseer on Jun 3, 2020 21:23:15 GMT -5
Ednkris is a big proponent of 'Innocent until proven guilty'. Stands by that firmly...except when it comes to Hillary Clinton that is. Apparently also believes in the death penalty for property crimes. Spectacular human bring Pretty pathetic.
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Post by laterbloomer on Jun 3, 2020 21:30:01 GMT -5
You think capital punishment is acceptable for property damage! How Christian of you. When did conservatives become so heartless. Middle eastern countries only chop off their hands. What great company you want to keep. If you think that, you are a miserable human being. Really want to hear your justification for this. Can’t wait to laugh why would you assume i'm a christian? ..... What is to justify to you..I think it's justifiable for business owners to protect their livelihood, their life sacrifices.....if you think that is ok then you are a discusting human being But you think it's not okay for Black People to try to protect their lives, I get it. You are the disgusting one. Part of me really enjoys watching you scream and cry when you have to deal with even the potential of eatting some of the shit you have been handing out for decades. This is why there are riots and looting going on. "We" are over it with being peaceful while we're being killed physically, economically, societally and every other way it's important. It's time to take what you won't give.
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Post by justme on Jun 3, 2020 21:37:20 GMT -5
Ednkris is a big proponent of 'Innocent until proven guilty'. Stands by that firmly...except when it comes to Hillary Clinton that is. Apparently also believes in the death penalty for property crimes. Spectacular human bring Well damn. He must be busy as hell tracking down the thousands of white sports fans that have trashed numerous cities around the US over the years so they can be properly punished for their crimes.
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Post by pulmonarymd on Jun 3, 2020 21:38:48 GMT -5
Apparently also believes in the death penalty for property crimes. Spectacular human bring Well damn. He must be busy as hell tracking down the thousands of white sports fans that have trashed numerous cities around the US over the years so they can be properly punished for their crimes. That’s different. And you know why
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Post by dondub on Jun 3, 2020 21:50:49 GMT -5
You think capital punishment is acceptable for property damage! How Christian of you. When did conservatives become so heartless. Middle eastern countries only chop off their hands. What great company you want to keep. If you think that, you are a miserable human being. Really want to hear your justification for this. Can’t wait to laugh why would you assume i'm a christian? ..... What is to justify to you..I think it's justifiable for business owners to protect their livelihood, their life sacrifices.....if you think that is ok then you are a discusting human being Just thought I would let you know that I don’t believe you’re a Christian so no worries on that score. Hard to be a Christian when Satan is your overlord and you require death to sate your inner beast. Oh, and let me tip you off....insurance.
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