Why is the country rioting?

DvlDog4WVU

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Over a guy who was convicted of and did time for holding a pistol to a pregnant woman’s stomach while he and his friends robbed her? We can say a lot of things here, his death was tragic, and it shouldn’t have happened for sure. Calling this man a hero and holding him up as the symbol when in the video he’s seen resisting arrest multiple times, and was hopped up on Meth and Fentanyl, seems like we’re laying a layer of ******** on this.

But seriously, holding a pistol to a pregnant woman’s stomach? That’s a special kind of sick and demented.
 

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Over a guy who was convicted of and did time for holding a pistol to a pregnant woman’s stomach while he and his friends robbed her? We can say a lot of things here, his death was tragic, and it shouldn’t have happened for sure. Calling this man a hero and holding him up as the symbol when in the video he’s seen resisting arrest multiple times, and was hopped up on Meth and Fentanyl, seems like we’re laying a layer of ******** on this.

But seriously, holding a pistol to a pregnant woman’s stomach? That’s a special kind of sick and demented.

His death isn't the root cause, it's only the trigger. I wouldn't put too much into that episode.
 

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Over a guy who was convicted of and did time for holding a pistol to a pregnant woman’s stomach while he and his friends robbed her? We can say a lot of things here, his death was tragic, and it shouldn’t have happened for sure. Calling this man a hero and holding him up as the symbol when in the video he’s seen resisting arrest multiple times, and was hopped up on Meth and Fentanyl, seems like we’re laying a layer of ******** on this.

But seriously, holding a pistol to a pregnant woman’s stomach? That’s a special kind of sick and demented.
Because he was murdered in broad daylight. The way he died is emblematic of the treatment of black Americans by police. The issue is not the character of George Floyd. The issue is mistreat of black people by police.
 

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Criminal stupidity will most always lead to police brutality...
Inmates are running the asylum..
Nobody looks at the cause just the effects. Have to get at the root of a poison to kill it & that takes hard work & effort..
Floyd was a pos , the cop is a pos plain & simple..
 

DvlDog4WVU

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Because he was murdered in broad daylight. The way he died is emblematic of the treatment of black Americans by police. The issue is not the character of George Floyd. The issue is mistreat of black people by police.
I can support that, I’m just not down with hearing about what a hero this guy is.
 

TarHeelEer

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Criminal stupidity will most always lead to police brutality...
Inmates are running the asylum..
Nobody looks at the cause just the effects. Have to get at the root of a poison to kill it & that takes hard work & effort..
Floyd was a pos , the cop is a pos plain & simple..

That's part of it. I'd also suggest

https://twitter.com/search?q=#drivingwhileblack&src=typeahead_click

and

https://www.netflix.com/watch/80091741

Since Reagan, we've increased the jail population nearly 10 times. Police have always targeted poorer neighborhoods, which is typically minority populations.

According to that documentary, 97% of people in jail are in on plea bargains. Reasons include not being able to afford a good defense, and the mandatory sentencing is ludicrous.

There are a lot of things wrong with today's world.
 

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Because he was murdered in broad daylight. The way he died is emblematic of the treatment of black Americans by police. The issue is not the character of George Floyd. The issue is mistreat of black people by police.
His death was terrible. Caught on film. Of course, the bigger question is, why do 12% of the population commit 22% of the crimes? It's not because of the police.
 

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Over a guy who was convicted of and did time for holding a pistol to a pregnant woman’s stomach while he and his friends robbed her? We can say a lot of things here, his death was tragic, and it shouldn’t have happened for sure. Calling this man a hero and holding him up as the symbol when in the video he’s seen resisting arrest multiple times, and was hopped up on Meth and Fentanyl, seems like we’re laying a layer of ******** on this.

But seriously, holding a pistol to a pregnant woman’s stomach? That’s a special kind of sick and demented.
The reason isn't him alone. Its the state of the country that allowed this guy to be the straw. COVID is a big part. People are anxious as hell, and it was purely a matter of timing. I think there have been several other police killings (unfortunately and another reason the country is where it is) that would've sparked these kind of protests, but this is just a perfect storm.
 

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The reason isn't him alone. Its the state of the country that allowed this guy to be the straw. COVID is a big part. People are anxious as hell, and it was purely a matter of timing. I think there have been several other police killings (unfortunately and another reason the country is where it is) that would've sparked these kind of protests, but this is just a perfect storm.
people being quarantined hurts.
 

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The reason isn't him alone. Its the state of the country that allowed this guy to be the straw. COVID is a big part. People are anxious as hell, and it was purely a matter of timing. I think there have been several other police killings (unfortunately and another reason the country is where it is) that would've sparked these kind of protests, but this is just a perfect storm.
It always seem likeriots start over the wrong people. The Aubrey kid in georgia was far worse. The LA riots over a constant offender who was hyped upon PCP and driving 90 mph on a housing street, Michale Brown after robbing a convenience store and trying to steal an officers gun. Plenty of things to demonstrate about, the ones chosen don't really pass the muster.
 

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It always seem likeriots start over the wrong people. The Aubrey kid in georgia was far worse. The LA riots over a constant offender who was hyped upon PCP and driving 90 mph on a housing street, Michale Brown after robbing a convenience store and trying to steal an officers gun. Plenty of things to demonstrate about, the ones chosen don't really pass the muster.
I think there is a bigger psychological response to the video of the guy getting choked out...versus someone getting shot. No idea why, but the circumstances definitely had something to do w/ it.
 

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His death was terrible. Caught on film. Of course, the bigger question is, why do 12% of the population commit 22% of the crimes? It's not because of the police.
I can tell you that the argument from the other side is in the Netflix film 13th. They make a compelling argument.
 

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I think there is a bigger psychological response to the video of the guy getting choked out...versus someone getting shot. No idea why, but the circumstances definitely had something to do w/ it.
Yes, i agree totally. Seeing it happen over 8 mins was a big determinant.
 

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I can tell you that the argument from the other side is in the Netflix film 13th. They make a compelling argument.
Have not seen it. So the film justifies their criminality? What about others that are born into poverty but aren't as inclined to break the law? Is it just something that's in their DNA?
 

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I think there is a bigger psychological response to the video of the guy getting choked out...versus someone getting shot. No idea why, but the circumstances definitely had something to do w/ it.
I have to agree with you here, and would add that the cruelty and inhumanity were shocking. Floyd was completely subdued, so there was no good reason to apply pressure to his neck once he had been pinned to the pavement. I don't want cops doing this to anybody, even career criminals like Floyd.
 

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I think there is a bigger psychological response to the video of the guy getting choked out...versus someone getting shot. No idea why, but the circumstances definitely had something to do w/ it.
It's always been about "police brutality" and not civilian issues. Much easier to rail against the 'system' that way.
 

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It's always been about "police brutality" and not civilian issues. Much easier to rail against the 'system' that way.
I think there are very bad people on both sides. Police tactics need to be changed. Its a dangerous job. They knew that going in. They can't try and remove any risk by simply tasing, choking and shooting anyone that poses a possible risk to them. Its not about dominating the community.
 

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here's some first class pandering...

opening the plantations...


 

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That's part of it. I'd also suggest

https://twitter.com/search?q=#drivingwhileblack&src=typeahead_click

and

https://www.netflix.com/watch/80091741

Since Reagan, we've increased the jail population nearly 10 times. Police have always targeted poorer neighborhoods, which is typically minority populations.

According to that documentary, 97% of people in jail are in on plea bargains. Reasons include not being able to afford a good defense, and the mandatory sentencing is ludicrous.

There are a lot of things wrong with today's world.

Wouldn't it stand to reason that most crime is committed in poor communities? Helping the poor would lessen crime. That said, you can't bring down the wealthy to bring the poor out of poverty. It takes education and jobs.
 

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Wouldn't it stand to reason that most crime is committed in poor communities? Helping the poor would lessen crime. That said, you can't bring down the wealthy to bring the poor out of poverty. It takes education and jobs.

Also the more government assistance you give, the longer they stay using the system. That’s why you give them a ladder, not a rope. Getting an education is frowned upon as it destroys the “culture” in those communities. Committing crimes makes you more credible in those communities. But like you said, there has to be a change in the mindset of those communities and it should support those who get educated or a good job.
 
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Shirley Knott

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Over a guy who was convicted of and did time for holding a pistol to a pregnant woman’s stomach while he and his friends robbed her? We can say a lot of things here, his death was tragic, and it shouldn’t have happened for sure. Calling this man a hero and holding him up as the symbol when in the video he’s seen resisting arrest multiple times, and was hopped up on Meth and Fentanyl, seems like we’re laying a layer of ******** on this.

But seriously, holding a pistol to a pregnant woman’s stomach? That’s a special kind of sick and demented.
But he is black, which totally absolves him from all past actions....
 

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Over a guy who was convicted of and did time for holding a pistol to a pregnant woman’s stomach while he and his friends robbed her? We can say a lot of things here, his death was tragic, and it shouldn’t have happened for sure. Calling this man a hero and holding him up as the symbol when in the video he’s seen resisting arrest multiple times, and was hopped up on Meth and Fentanyl, seems like we’re laying a layer of ******** on this.

But seriously, holding a pistol to a pregnant woman’s stomach? That’s a special kind of sick and demented.

He didn't deserve to die before having his day in court, no justification for that. However, Leftists stand by in silence and watch Black babies slaughtered everyday with taxpayer funding. None of them is the least bit concerned that he once held a gun on a pregnant Woman. Many of them have no problem with killing unwanted babies after they're born. They certainly don't have a problem killing them moments before they're born. o_O
 

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I believe the country is rioting because they were locked in their houses for 3 months, put in financially difficult situations, they know the government ****** them by giving them a couple dollars and bailing out major corporations and banks. Then they had to push a divisive message to make sure the citizens stayed split instead of everybody being unified against the federal government because they know they all got ******.
 

Shirley Knott

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I believe the country is rioting because they were locked in their houses for 3 months, put in financially difficult situations, they know the government ****ed them by giving them a couple dollars and bailing out major corporations and banks. Then they had to push a divisive message to make sure the citizens stayed split instead of everybody being unified against the federal government because they know they all got ****ed.
Anddddddddddddddddddddddd, It is an election year....
 
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Over a guy who was convicted of and did time for holding a pistol to a pregnant woman’s stomach while he and his friends robbed her? We can say a lot of things here, his death was tragic, and it shouldn’t have happened for sure. Calling this man a hero and holding him up as the symbol when in the video he’s seen resisting arrest multiple times, and was hopped up on Meth and Fentanyl, seems like we’re laying a layer of ******** on this.

But seriously, holding a pistol to a pregnant woman’s stomach? That’s a special kind of sick and demented.


You are f'ucked in the head.
 

COOL MAN

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Anddddddddddddddddddddddd, It is an election year....

Except (IMO) a fairly clear majority......perhaps overwhleming.......of the demonstrators/looters don't fit the profile of individuals who'll be expected to cast ballots in November.