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[Live Free or Die]

Coming in a bit late to this, sorry. Have a question - Why are people looting so much? Just curious. It doesn't seem to accomplish anything, but I could be missing something.

It accomplishes nothing. But you will see a few in here say "they have to loot and riot because what are they suppose to do!?"

 

[braves01]

They shot MLK

What do you mean "They"? And are you saying that just because he was murdered his ideal of nonviolence somehow isn't valid or effective?

 

[norm9]

I hope they don't head towards the zoo.

 

[Lil'DigiOp]

Because nobody ever rioted in the 50's in 60's....

Because nobody killed our leaders only to cause more rioting

 

[Mammoth Jones]

If people were as outraged at cops gunning down unarmed black people as they are at some stores getting looted the stores wouldn't get looted in the first place.

As MLK said a riot is the language of the unheard.

Start listening, America...

 

[Rembrandt]

What do you mean "They"? And are you saying that just because he was murdered his ideal of nonviolence somehow isn't valid or effective?

Please read the post at the top of the page. I know I'm looking forward to your response.

 

[Epsilon-delta]

That's actually a standard thing. Flags on military uniforms and airplanes are reversed.

On uniforms and airplanes, yes.

But not in your backyard sprawled across the fence.

And I say this as a veteran.

 

[Guevara]

I hope they don't head towards the zoo.

I was thinking that too.

 

[LiK]

watching CNN, looks like the riot police and state police are heading back into the area where the CVS was looted

 

[Script Kiddies LLC]

So looting a CVS is accomplishing what?

Killing unarmed black people and treating them like they are less than dogs is accomplishing what?

 

[Enzom21]

Expand on who "you guys" are

It is in the post you quoted. Did you even read what you were replying to?

it will be ignored. Have to keep that black exceptionalism going.

Yep, already was.

 

[superdeluxe]

Looks like the Police is about to go in:

http://www.breaking911.com/baltimore-swat-officers-in-standoff-with-protesters-livestream-here/

 

[braves01]

Please read the post at the top of the page. I know I'm looking forward to your response.

A quote pulled out of context. He's not advocating it as a solution.

 

[dream]

I hope the protesters are ready for them.

 

[Live Free or Die]

Killing unarmed black people and treating them like they are less than dogs is accomplishing what?

And this is the fault of the CVS how?

 

[abuC]

I can't believe there are people implying the riots are somehow justified, as if Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement accomplished nothing without resorting to senseless violence.

Oh snap, MLK name drop, I got a good one -


"A riot is the language of the unheard" - MLK

 

[Lil'DigiOp]

What do you mean "They"? And are you saying that just because he was murdered his ideal of nonviolence somehow isn't valid or effective?

They as his opposers. Its obvious his death was related to him being an exceptional leader in mobilizing minorities. He was dangerous to the system.

And his ideal of nonviolence got him a bullet in his head. Malcolm said fight back and that got him a bullet too. No win scenario

 

[theignoramus]

"Dave Southern."

Upside down flag.

MLG patch on body armor.

Standard racist stereotypes with a mindless rant to boot.

Seem like a safe bet.

It isnt. He makes additional commentary after that post, doubling down on his positions.

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

Baltimore Sun: Game WILL be played.

Bad decision in my opinion.

 

[Rembrandt]

A quote pulled out of context.

Uh.

 

[commedieu]

It accomplishes nothing. But you will see a few in here say "they have to loot and riot because what are they suppose to do!?"

I contend that the cry of "black power" is, at bottom, a reaction to the reluctance of white power to make the kind of changes necessary to make justice a reality for the Negro. I think that we've got to see that a riot is the language of the unheard. -mlkjr

Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable. -jfk

What does JFK and MLKJR understand about why riots happen, that you don't?

Or what didn't you get about the stonewall riots?


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonewall_riots

I guess only white people can riot for results tho?

 

[Allforce]

Looks like the Police is about to go in:

http://www.breaking911.com/baltimore-swat-officers-in-standoff-with-protesters-livestream-here/

This Fox10 live stream is the worst. It's literally some bimbo reading tweets and a dude who doesn't even know directions but is spouting off about police SWAT team procedure.

*Check Cashing store gets looted*

"I bet a lot of those people use that store, right Chuck?"
"That's right Angela they're only hurting themselves".

 

[LiK]

Baltimore Sun: Game WILL be played.

Bad decision in my opinion.

this is stupid. i guess they expect the cops to shut down the rioting tonight.

 

[Script Kiddies LLC]

And this is the fault of the CVS how?

Target of opportunity. If you value material things more than our lives, we will take which is most valuable to you. Seems simple to me.

 

[Skinny Pete]

Baltimore Sun: Game WILL be played.

Bad decision in my opinion.

Yea this is a terrible idea. But then again who in their right mind would actually go to this game anyway?

 

[Mammoth Jones]

Killing unarmed black people and treating them like they are less than dogs is accomplishing what?

Maintaining white supremacy via a climate of intimidation and fear.

 

[Mesousa]

This Fox10 live stream is the worst. It's literally some bimbo reading tweets and a dude who doesn't even know directions but is spouting off about police SWAT team procedure.

*Check Cashing store gets looted*

"I bet a lot of those people use that store, right Chuck?"
"That's right Angela they're only hurting themselves".

LMAO!

Did they really say that on Air?

 

[AmyS]

Wolf Blitzer: "Baltimore, a major American city"

 

[commedieu]

It is in the post you quoted. Did you even read what you were replying to?



Yep, already was.

Record time too huh (smh)

 

[kris.]

Baltimore Sun: Game WILL be played.

Bad decision in my opinion.

Yeah, this will certainly end well for all involved.

 

[crazyprac]

Killing unarmed black people and treating them like they are less than dogs is accomplishing what?

I think its a fair question. Having the whole nation see you looting innocent businesses does not help anyone's cause, because you damn well know the media will focus on the negatives rather than spend more time discussing any progress.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

I hope they don't head towards the zoo.

Has rioting ever disrupted a zoo???

That would be scary and bizarre.

 

[Epsilon-delta]

News anchor just asked when is the National Guard going to come in.

Wat.

 

[norm9]

It'll sure be awkward when God Bless America gets sung during the O's game tonight.

 

[msv]

And this is the fault of the CVS how?

And this is the fault of black people how?

 

[Kinsei]

Baltimore Sun: Game WILL be played.

Bad decision in my opinion.

Those organizers are idiots. There's no way that game will go on. Even if they try it will be crashed.

 

[IISANDERII]

So is violent protesting the answer?

At minimum. If it weren't for violent uprising, we'd still be subjects of kings and queens, starving and dying at the mercy of their summary judgements, public executions, grossly unfair tax schemes, etc.

 

[Griss]

What does JFK and MLKJR understand about why riots happen, that you don't?

I don't want to gang up on you, but wouldn't you accept that there's a massive difference between understanding why a riot happens and condoning one? I understand fully why people would be driven to riots by the spate of police violence and murder in America, but despite that I cannot condone it.

 

[Netherscourge]

http://www.usflag.org/flagpatch.html

Why is the Flag patch "backwards" on Military uniforms?

Following is a quote from the Department of Defense website...

"Thank you for your inquiry about the proper placement of the American flag on the uniform of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Army Regulation 670-1, “Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia,” updated most recently September 5, 2003, addresses explicitly the proper and lawful placement of the U.S. flag patch on the Army uniform.

The regulation states that when authorized for application to the proper uniform the American flag patch is to be worn, right or left shoulder, so that “the star field faces forward, or to the flag’s own right. When worn in this manner, the flag is facing to the observer’s right, and gives the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward. The appropriate replica for the right shoulder sleeve is identified as the ‘reverse side flag’.”

We appreciate and share your concern for the respectful display of our American flag on the uniform of the U.S. Armed Forces."

You only wear it in reverse when it's on your one of your shoulders, to give the impression it's blowing in the same direction, with the wind.

You turn it UPSIDE DOWN when you're signaling a warning of distress.

This guy in the picture is just a moron who doesn't know what he's doing, which is common with racists.

 

[Rembrandt]

I think its a fair question. Having the whole nation see you looting innocent businesses does not help anyone's cause, because you damn well know the media will focus on the negatives rather than spend more time discussing any progress.

When we peacefully protest we're completely ignored, though.

 

[AESplusF]

I go to college in Baltimore and they just closed my school early
I've been so busy with finals I hadn't even noticed things were getting this bad

 

[dallow_bg]

This Fox10 live stream is the worst. It's literally some bimbo reading tweets and a dude who doesn't even know directions but is spouting off about police SWAT team procedure.

*Check Cashing store gets looted*

"I bet a lot of those people use that store, right Chuck?"
"That's right Angela they're only hurting themselves".

Yeah.... It's really really awkward.

LMAO!

Did they really say that on Air?

Pretty much.

 

[Lil'DigiOp]

ugh... CNN is filth.

The rioting and looting is criminality....

What about the police killing citizens.... Is that not criminality.....



This idiot keeps saying we need to trust police and trust the system that has a history of screwing us over....

 

[LiK]

i'm so scared for you guys living there. hope you guys will be okay.

 

[Live Free or Die]

And this is the fault of black people how?

Who mentioned black people? All I asked is how is it the fault of the CVS that the police shot and killed someone?

 

[shadyspace]

Why does CNN sound like Stormfront right now.

 

[Tom Nook]

Be safe Baltimore.

 

[Script Kiddies LLC]

Who mentioned black people? All I asked is how is it the fault of the CVS that the police shot and killed someone?

By asking that question you're missing the point.

 

[Higgins113]

Talk of bringing in National Gaurd/ the Avengers

 

[Trey]

I can't believe there are people implying the riots are somehow justified, as if Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement accomplished nothing without resorting to senseless violence.

It's important to remember that Malcolm X, the black Islamic state, and the progenitors of the black panthers had white America shook as fuck. It's doubtful King's peaceful approach would have been as successful in the absence of the "angry black man" element.