Trump, Barr & @GOP - protests were anarchy that had to be beaten down with overwhelming force. They were coming after Trump
The World: protests were to peacefully protest the murder of an innocent black man.
US reaction - flood the streets with massive numbers of police/national
The World: protests were to peacefully protest the murder of an innocent black man.
US reaction - flood the streets with massive numbers of police/national
guard troops. Call up the Armed Forces, ready for battle.
The World: peace and love and massive crowds, no police interference.
DC - siege mentality, fence around the White House for the first time in our history. Tries to use the troops on the streets. People gassed, shot with
The World: peace and love and massive crowds, no police interference.
DC - siege mentality, fence around the White House for the first time in our history. Tries to use the troops on the streets. People gassed, shot with
rubber bullets, beaten with batons, press attacked.
Minneapolis, NY, police violence, gas, rubber bullets. People lost their eyes, severe injuries, police pile on people just like George Floyd. Paraplegic tased. Caught on video. Outraged Americans.
Minneapolis, NY, police violence, gas, rubber bullets. People lost their eyes, severe injuries, police pile on people just like George Floyd. Paraplegic tased. Caught on video. Outraged Americans.
Other US cities, marching, music dancing, chanting, love in the air. People of all races, creeds. Police sidelined, some joined in the march, hundreds take a knee in solidarity. Protesters hug police.
What does this say about America? That there are 2 schools of thought:
What does this say about America? That there are 2 schools of thought:
1 - People are the enemy, to be defeated with brutal force. Total domination, blame left wing anarchists, no quarter, no mercy. Beat the crap out of people.
2 - People are justifiably upset at a string of black people killed in police custody, or hunted down and shot like
2 - People are justifiably upset at a string of black people killed in police custody, or hunted down and shot like
animals in broad daylight. Police stand aside, protect people from violence. Relax curfews. Peace abounds.
Note that many Democrats in Congress join the march, one lone Republican. All other GOP praise the President for crackdown against our own citizens.
Note that many Democrats in Congress join the march, one lone Republican. All other GOP praise the President for crackdown against our own citizens.
Democrats call for police to back down, let the people march. Call for police reform, dialogue.
GOP says Dems trying to eliminate the police altogether, Cotton calls for Armed Forces to take control.
Backlash from dozens of military retirees, Secretaries of State, Presidents
GOP says Dems trying to eliminate the police altogether, Cotton calls for Armed Forces to take control.
Backlash from dozens of military retirees, Secretaries of State, Presidents
condemning Trump, GOP, say they will vote for Biden in election. The are appealing to the GOP to quit supporting Trump's radical actions.
The GOP lawmakers are now faced with a decision, to moderate, and distance themselves from Trump, or double down. Time is up. Tick tock.
The GOP lawmakers are now faced with a decision, to moderate, and distance themselves from Trump, or double down. Time is up. Tick tock.
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