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In reply to the discussion: Ending a Potential Armed Dispute without Violence Is NOT Failure [View all]WhaTHellsgoingonhere
(5,252 posts)69. If you understand implicity, I was very clear...
When I say "otherwise," I'm implying that this was acceptable action IF AND ONLY IF they knock on doors this week. If not, it sends an irresponsible and dangerous message. File this under: give them an inch and they take a mile. Happens on Wall Street, too. No punishment, "Fuck it, I'll take more next time!"
I posited my question to you to see if you would have taken a different position had there been adequate reinforcement, but you didn't want to answer that. Instead, you chose to opt out and take a "since it can't happen I won't answer" position.
OK, adequate BLM (or whatever local or state) presence and you're in charge. What's your call?
In case you didn't see the video.
I'm tired of seeing liberals get beaten and pepper sprayed and arrested whether they are provocateurs or NOT. I'm frustrated if that doesn't bother you, too.
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Sure it is - when your mantra is all gun owners are nuts who shoot people all day long
The Straight Story
Apr 2014
#1
Right now they are calling for the removal of Harry Reid and the dismantling of the BLM.
Hugin
Apr 2014
#77
Would the people who think withdrawal was the best way to deal with these thugs
Jake Stern
Apr 2014
#108
Just wait and see. The flood gates are open. Right wing crazies view this as a victory and a...
Taitertots
Apr 2014
#22
Oh I get it, you want to draw arbitrary lines to avoid confrontation over laws that you think are...
Taitertots
Apr 2014
#44
Imagine telling a grieving officer's widow "the guy owed TAXES! This was NECESSARY!" (nt)
Nye Bevan
Apr 2014
#21
So how would it have played out if the Feds showed up in large numbers?
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
Apr 2014
#24
That's exactly what the message is IF the police take no action this week.
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
Apr 2014
#30
I don't have expertise in this field, but I do have some idea of what to do.
Crunchy Frog
Apr 2014
#70
Indeed, BLM has. Adding an update. These guys pay close attention to multi-state public land use.
ancianita
Apr 2014
#63
At most times, law enforcement is outnumbered. That's pretty much the point why this can be
R B Garr
Apr 2014
#100
The government appeased criminal terrorists. The BLM's decision is shit. nt
ChisolmTrailDem
Apr 2014
#78
Have fun at your movie, MM! What are you going to see, if you don't mind my asking?
ChisolmTrailDem
Apr 2014
#85
"I'm in the mood for a comedy." Lol, indeed, sir. My g/f and I are going to see
ChisolmTrailDem
Apr 2014
#96
I imagine they said the same thing about Hitler after he invaded Poland
Downtown Hound
Apr 2014
#113