I am a bit surprised nobody has commented on this. Maybe people are just tired of the same ol', same ol' - Conservatives commenting on the left wingers rioting, while the leftists here comment on peaceful protests hijacked by white nationalists.
What I see is video of a lot of things burning and interviews with masked black men.
What else I saw: a black man ignoring commands from a police officer and then trying to dig something out of a car.
White or black, that is a couple of stupid things to do. I would not be surprised to be shot if I behaved the same.
Yet one of our Presidential Candidates says "...yet another black american is a victim of excessive force."
How can there be an impartial and fair investigation when the Presidential candidate has already convicted the police officer? Is this the face to be of justice in America? Does Biden know the Constitution?
Biden goes on to say "The cops must be held accountable" Anybody think he meant exonerated or found not guilty in a court of law? Nope, he meant the white MFer is guilty and we want to see him on Death row is my guess. It's electioneering on Biden's part. But it is indicative of the Democratic view.
PS: started with a DV call. Maybe if they had sent a sociologist instead...
Just saw video of the protests in Belarus. Over 200,000 people protesting a rigged election, and not one car burning. maybe we need to ship a few BLM or Antifa guys over to show them how peaceful protests are really done.
(08-24-2020 05:40 PM)OptimisticOwl Wrote: [ -> ]Just saw video of the protests in Belarus. Over 200,000 people protesting a rigged election, and not one car burning. maybe we need to ship a few BLM or Antifa guys over to show them how peaceful protests are really done.
Uhhhhh, you must not have been paying much attention. Protests have been going on for a while now. When they first happened, Lukashenko‘s police/troops clashed heavily with protestors.
Overall, given the level of violence these protestors endured, its impressive that they have generally been able to maintain these relatively peaceful protests.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguar...d-violence
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews...cna1236276
(08-24-2020 06:26 PM)RiceLad15 Wrote: [ -> ] (08-24-2020 05:40 PM)OptimisticOwl Wrote: [ -> ]Just saw video of the protests in Belarus. Over 200,000 people protesting a rigged election, and not one car burning. maybe we need to ship a few BLM or Antifa guys over to show them how peaceful protests are really done.
Uhhhhh, you must not have been paying much attention. Protests have been going on for a while now. When they first happened, Lukashenko‘s police/troops clashed heavily with protestors.
Overall, given the level of violence these protestors endured, its impressive that they have generally been able to maintain these relatively peaceful protests.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguar...d-violence
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews...cna1236276
Sounds like you are auditioning for a CNN reporter slot there.
(08-24-2020 09:00 PM)OptimisticOwl Wrote: [ -> ] (08-24-2020 06:26 PM)RiceLad15 Wrote: [ -> ]these relatively peaceful protests.
Knew Lad would have to jump to the defense of the rioters.
At least Lad stands shoulder to shoulder with Biden in OKing the property damage.
Local news
“He just got bricked!
You guys must be so proud.
National guard activated
Biden fails to condemn the violence
Not only is he OK with it, he has already convicted the police. What a leader.
Since lad got triggered with the advent of the Republican convention, perhaps we should ask him why the hell the subject of China was never mentioned? Why werent the riots / 'substantially peaceful protests' mentioned there?
Funny, I kind of kept my mouth shut during that event, didnt see the point in asking rhetorical non-sequitors like above. Based on lad's preemptive missive he got triggered far more over this week than any of us non-Biden voters did over the events of last week. Imagine that.
By the way OO, I think you misinterpreted the comment above. lad was talking about the relatively peaceful protesters in Belarus. I was jibing him about with that use he seemed to be jonesing for a CNN spot.
(08-24-2020 09:10 PM)tanqtonic Wrote: [ -> ] (08-24-2020 09:00 PM)OptimisticOwl Wrote: [ -> ] (08-24-2020 06:26 PM)RiceLad15 Wrote: [ -> ]these relatively peaceful protests.
Knew Lad would have to jump to the defense of the rioters.
At least Lad stands shoulder to shoulder with Biden in OKing the property damage.
Local news
“He just got bricked!
You guys must be so proud.
National guard activated
Biden fails to condemn the violence
Not only is he OK with it, he has already convicted the police. What a leader.
Since lad got triggered with the advent of the Republican convention, perhaps we should ask him why the hell the subject of China was never mentioned? Why werent the riots / 'substantially peaceful protests' mentioned there?
Funny, I kind of kept my mouth shut during that event, didnt see the point in asking rhetorical non-sequitors like above. Based on lad's preemptive missive he got triggered far more over this week than any of us non-Biden voters did over the events of last week. Imagine that.
By the way OO, I think you misinterpreted the comment above. lad was talking about the relatively peaceful protesters in Belarus. I was jibing him about with that use he seemed to be jonesing for a CNN spot.
Yes, I am very triggered. So triggered that I posted a Politico article that I read today...
I didn’t watch the DNC, and haven’t watched the RNC. Have either mentioned the internment camps in China? I know Biden has spoken out publicly regarding the Uighur camps, and has been one of the more prominent US politicians speaking out. Or are you talking about the crack downs in Hong Kong?
Scratch that - after googling “DNC China” I see that a lot of conservative blogs/news sites are complaining that the DNC didn’t mention China enough, period. As to why they didn’t? Likely because the party isn’t unified on a response to all of the issues associated with China (with the exception of, I would hope, the Uighur camps) and they wanted to focus on Trump.
The DNC platform (which the RNC doesn’t have), says this on China (from a very quick review):
Quote: Democrats believe that freedom of religion and the right to believe—or not to
believe—are fundamental human rights. We will never use protection of that right as a cover for discrimination. We reject the politicization of religious freedom in American foreign policy, and we condemn atrocities against religious minorities around the world—from ISIS’ genocide of Christians and Yezidis, to China’s mass internment of Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities, to Burma’s persecution of the Rohingya, to attacks on religious minorities in Northeast Syria...
Democrats believe that if the United States does not work with its allies and partners to shape the terms of global trade, China will shape them for us—and American working families and the middle class will pay the price. That’s why we will work with our allies to mobilize more than half the world’s economy to stand up to China and negotiate from the strongest possible position...
Democrats’ approach to China will be guided by America’s national interests and the interests of our allies, and draw on the sources of American strength—the openness of our society, the dynamism of our economy, and the power of our alliances to shape and enforce international norms that reflect our values. Undermining those strengths will not make us “tough on China.” It would be a gift to the Chinese Communist Party.
Democrats will be clear, strong, and consistent in pushing back where we have profound economic, security, and human rights concerns about the actions of China’s government.
Democrats will protect the American worker from unfair trade practices by the Chinese government, including currency manipulation and benefiting from a misaligned exchange rate with the dollar, illegal subsidies, and theft of intellectual property. We will rally friends and allies across the world to push back against China or any other country’s attempts to undermine international norms.
Democrats believe the China challenge is not primarily a military one, but we will deter and respond to aggression. We will underscore our global commitment to freedom of navigation and resist the Chinese military’s intimidation in the South China Sea. Democrats are committed to the Taiwan Relations Act and will continue to support a peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues consistent with the wishes and best interests of the people of Taiwan.
Rather than stand with President Xi Jinping as he cracks down on Hong Kong’s autonomy, Democrats will stand for the democratic rights of its citizens. We will fully enforce the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, including by sanctioning officials, financial institutions, companies, and individuals responsible for undercutting Hong Kong’s autonomy. And we will bring the world together to condemn the internment of more than one million Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in concentration camps in China, using the tools provided by the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act.
Democrats will pursue this strategy without resorting to self-defeating, unilateral tariff wars or falling into the trap of a new Cold War. Those mistakes would only serve to exaggerate China’s weight, over-militarize our policy, and hurt American workers.
America must approach our relationship with China with confidence—the confidence to lead international efforts to push back on malign behavior while also pursuing cooperation on issues of mutual interest like climate change and nonproliferation and ensuring that the U.S.-China rivalry does not put global stability at risk.
Rather than denigrate our partners and encourage tensions between our allies, the United States will work to strengthen ties with and between our key allies in the region, including Japan, South Korea, and Australia, and we will work to ensure that our alliances with Thailand and the Philippines live up to the values that our peoples share.
Biden has a one phrase stance on China ----- "a billion and a half dollars for Hunter".
Funny how Hunter keeps popping up in deals with shitbird governments during Pop's term as veep.
(08-24-2020 10:31 PM)tanqtonic Wrote: [ -> ]Biden has a one phrase stance on China ----- "a billion and a half dollars for Hunter".
Funny how Hunter keeps popping up in deals with shitbird governments during Pop's term as veep.
He is looking forward to the next couple of years, I am sure.
Bottom line, the leftist riots here in the US are marked by arson, vandalism, and looting.
Biden has nothing bad to say about that.
(08-24-2020 11:06 PM)OptimisticOwl Wrote: [ -> ] (08-24-2020 10:31 PM)tanqtonic Wrote: [ -> ]Biden has a one phrase stance on China ----- "a billion and a half dollars for Hunter".
Funny how Hunter keeps popping up in deals with shitbird governments during Pop's term as veep.
He is looking forward to the next couple of years, I am sure.
Bet you Hunter is gonna be a real active puppy dog with that 25th Amendment deadline looming over his transaction half life.
I just had a BRILLIANT idea. Remington and Colt should toss 600k dollar Board of Director positions to Hunter. If it's good enough Burisma has to be good enough for Colt and Remington.
Just curious if you read your posts the next day.
(08-24-2020 11:06 PM)OptimisticOwl Wrote: [ -> ] (08-24-2020 10:31 PM)tanqtonic Wrote: [ -> ]Biden has a one phrase stance on China ----- "a billion and a half dollars for Hunter".
Funny how Hunter keeps popping up in deals with shitbird governments during Pop's term as veep.
He is looking forward to the next couple of years, I am sure.
Wait, you are concerned about nepotism in the federal government and family members profiting directly off of a relative holding office?
(08-25-2020 06:30 AM)RiceLad15 Wrote: [ -> ] (08-24-2020 11:06 PM)OptimisticOwl Wrote: [ -> ] (08-24-2020 10:31 PM)tanqtonic Wrote: [ -> ]Biden has a one phrase stance on China ----- "a billion and a half dollars for Hunter".
Funny how Hunter keeps popping up in deals with shitbird governments during Pop's term as veep.
He is looking forward to the next couple of years, I am sure.
Wait, you are concerned about nepotism in the federal government and family members profiting directly off of a relative holding office?
I didnt think that Burisma was engaging in nepotism when it hoovered Hunter off the street. Nor the Chinese handing him 1.5 billion dollars. Those are simply raw influence peddling.
Interesting attempt to maneuver that word 'nepotism' there to engage your retort. Kind of a B+ 'progressive word change du jour' action there. Very good.
(08-25-2020 07:48 AM)tanqtonic Wrote: [ -> ] (08-25-2020 06:30 AM)RiceLad15 Wrote: [ -> ] (08-24-2020 11:06 PM)OptimisticOwl Wrote: [ -> ] (08-24-2020 10:31 PM)tanqtonic Wrote: [ -> ]Biden has a one phrase stance on China ----- "a billion and a half dollars for Hunter".
Funny how Hunter keeps popping up in deals with shitbird governments during Pop's term as veep.
He is looking forward to the next couple of years, I am sure.
Wait, you are concerned about nepotism in the federal government and family members profiting directly off of a relative holding office?
I didnt think that Burisma was engaging in nepotism when it hoovered Hunter off the street. Nor the Chinese handing him 1.5 billion dollars. Those are simply raw influence peddling.
Interesting attempt to maneuver that word 'nepotism' there to engage your retort. Kind of a B+ 'progressive word change du jour' action there. Very good.
Ah, so not worried about nepotism, and just the latter item I pointed out?
(08-25-2020 06:30 AM)RiceLad15 Wrote: [ -> ] (08-24-2020 11:06 PM)OptimisticOwl Wrote: [ -> ] (08-24-2020 10:31 PM)tanqtonic Wrote: [ -> ]Biden has a one phrase stance on China ----- "a billion and a half dollars for Hunter".
Funny how Hunter keeps popping up in deals with shitbird governments during Pop's term as veep.
He is looking forward to the next couple of years, I am sure.
Wait, you are concerned about nepotism in the federal government and family members profiting directly off of a relative holding office?
Innuendo as fact, yet again.
I am not concerned about Ivanka and Jared, if that is your slant. They at least have shown their worth independently of Dad.
Hunter has demonstrated no ability or talent other than influencing Dad. Yes, I expect he will have a field day during Biden's two years in office.
(08-25-2020 09:23 AM)OptimisticOwl Wrote: [ -> ] (08-25-2020 06:30 AM)RiceLad15 Wrote: [ -> ] (08-24-2020 11:06 PM)OptimisticOwl Wrote: [ -> ] (08-24-2020 10:31 PM)tanqtonic Wrote: [ -> ]Biden has a one phrase stance on China ----- "a billion and a half dollars for Hunter".
Funny how Hunter keeps popping up in deals with shitbird governments during Pop's term as veep.
He is looking forward to the next couple of years, I am sure.
Wait, you are concerned about nepotism in the federal government and family members profiting directly off of a relative holding office?
Innuendo as fact, yet again.
I am not concerned about Ivanka and Jared, if that is your slant. They at least have shown their worth independently of Dad.
Can you explain your feelings on nepotism more broadly then? If Hunter was given a similar position, you would be OK with it?