Inauguration Violence?

[rogue06]

Both the left and the right want political change. It's nonsense to state that that's something only the left wants. Change is very much a platform of the right, especially as the current status quo is about as far away from the traditional values and ethical mores conservatives cherish. At this point, it might actually be more accurate to say that liberals are less for change than conservatives, and that's the primary reason they were so adamantly against Trump's administration well before he was even inaugurated.

Trump was definitely the "change" candidate whereas Hillary was all for maintaining the status quo.

[rogue06]

I do seem to recall something recently about armed occupation of a federal building by a right-wing Bundy group.

Thanks for providing the exception to the rule.

[Starlight]

The one that actually made remarkable changes, yes.

Er... were things like the abolition of slavery, granting of the right to vote to women, granting of human rights to gay people, not remarkable changes?

Yeah, yesterday was MLK day in the US

Cool, did you reflect on his comments such as:
Which I think speaks a lot to you and your views on Black Lives Matter.

And likewise him speaking to the questions of violence that this thread addresses:


And a few other choice quotes that speak to his general views on economic and political issues:





It's worth remembering that the man was as active in support of the poor and against US militarism as he was on the human rights of blacks. He advocated for a universal basic income, for a huge transfer of wealth to the poor, thoroughly critiqued capitalism, endorsed socialist views, and was killed while supporting a union whose members were on strike. He also was extremely critical of the US' military industrial complex and argued that the US tendency towards militarism was deeply morally wrong.

[Cow Poke]

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It's worth remembering that the man was as active in support of the poor and against US militarism as he was on the human rights of blacks. He advocated for a universal basic income, for a huge transfer of wealth to the poor, thoroughly critiqued capitalism, endorsed socialist views, and was killed while supporting a union whose members were on strike. He also was extremely critical of the US' military industrial complex and argued that the US tendency towards militarism was deeply morally wrong.

Yes, and none of that takes away from the fact that he advocated non-violence.

[Starlight]

Yes, and none of that takes away from the fact that he advocated non-violence.

That's some first-rate picking-and-choosing you've got going there.

I feel kind of embarrassed for you that you would try to misuse him in this way to condemn those who continue to fight for the same things he fought for.

[Cow Poke]

That's some first-rate picking-and-choosing you've got going there.

Thanks

I feel kind of embarrassed for you that you would try to misuse him in this way to condemn those who continue to fight for the same things he fought for.

You'd be better at being embarrassed for missing the point -- he was far more effective in his 'non-violence' approach than those who loot and riot and obstruct traffic and cause general mayhem.

[Starlight]

You'd be better at being embarrassed for missing the point -- he was far more effective in his 'non-violence' approach than those who loot and riot and obstruct traffic.

Gosh how dare they obstruct traffic. It's as if they believe their lives and their human rights are more important than the flow of traffic. How dare they make a scene or get in the way.

I think if MLK Jr were to look at this image of a BLM protester, he would be incredibly proud:

[Cow Poke]

Gosh how dare they obstruct traffic.

You're so cute when you're stupid.

[Cow Poke]

I think if MLK Jr were to look at this image of a BLM protester, he would be incredibly proud:

Sure, if, in fact, that's a BLM protester -- I know for sure this was....

BLM-DNC-01-800x416.jpg

Think he'd be proud of that?

[Starlight]

Sure, if, in fact, that's a BLM protester

BBC says it was.

I know for sure this was...

Googling the phrase I see only one hit - a Trump supporters' facebook page - hence I believe your example is fictional.

[Cow Poke]

BBC says it was.

Yes, I found that - along with this from the same day...

Baton-Rouge-Police-shootings-protests.jpg

Googling the phrase I see only one hit - a Trump supporters' facebook page - hence I believe your example is fictional.

Laughing....

Maybe you'll enjoy this fictional video of the actual event.

And I can link you to some good tutorials on how to Google goodlier!

[Darth Executor]

Yes, I found that - along with this from the same day...

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I didn't realize they were rebooting the Addams Family.

[Cow Poke]

Wow, the idiots really came out in DC.

Violence flares in Washington during Trump inauguration

[Starlight]

Violence flares in Washington during Trump inauguration

I was particularly amused by the White Supremacist getting punched in the face during his interview, and by the gay dance parties designed to block the entrances.

[Cow Poke]

I was particularly amused by the White Supremacist getting punched in the face during his interview, and by the gay dance parties designed to block the entrances.

Yes, I can see why those would delight you.