June 2020 Damage Report: De-escalate on his dick!

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Terrifying Effigies: Oct 22, 2008; Problems look mighty small from 150 miles up.

pmchem posted:

oh no, Esper�s drunk the kool aid. insurrection act:

�Vice President Mike Pence favored the idea, reasoning that it would allow quicker action than calling up National Guard units, and he was backed by Mr. Esper. But Mr. Barr and General Milley warned against it. The attorney general cited concerns about states� rights, while General Milley assured the president that he had enough force already in the nation�s capital to secure the city and expressed worry about putting active-duty soldiers in such a role.
...
Mr. Trump and Mr. Pence then conducted a conference call with the nation�s governors in which the president berated them for being �weak� and �fools,� advising them to �dominate� the demonstrators. Mr. Esper talked about controlling �the battlespace.��

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/02/us/politics/trump-walk-lafayette-square.html?referringSource=articleShare

https://twitter.com/missy_ryan/status/1268003420427948032

Aha gently caress you Mark

# ? Jun 3, 2020 03:53

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# ? Apr 27, 2024 15:50

Handsome Ralph: Sep 3, 2004; Oh boy, posting!
That's where I'm a Viking!

Steve King lost his primary lol
https://twitter.com/johnlray/status/1268007868919246848

# ? Jun 3, 2020 03:58

facialimpediment: Feb 11, 2005; as the world turns

Current Event: It's all happening, but good for once!

# ? Jun 3, 2020 03:59

Vincent Van Goatse: Nov 8, 2006; Enjoy every sandwich.; Smellrose

Handsome Ralph posted:

Steve King lost his primary lol
https://twitter.com/johnlray/status/1268007868919246848

gently caress yes.

# ? Jun 3, 2020 03:59

hobbesmaster: Jan 28, 2008

facialimpediment posted:

poo poo changed so loving much overnight, the NYPD had 5,000 people trapped on a bridge and let them go.

https://twitter.com/amyjharris/status/1268010222678876160

https://twitter.com/AaronKatersky/status/1268011036726251521

Look at the times. They tried to cross into Manhattan and were turned back thus kettling them. Next they'll probably douse the entire bridge in tear gas. Its always a trap.

# ? Jun 3, 2020 04:04

Zamujasa: Oct 27, 2010; Bread Liar

Handsome Ralph posted:

Steve King lost his primary lol
https://twitter.com/johnlray/status/1268007868919246848

# ? Jun 3, 2020 04:07

Nystral: Feb 6, 2002; Every man likes a pretty girl with him at a skeleton dance.

facialimpediment posted:

HEY, WE'VE GOT THIS BUS, IT'S ROLLING, AND WE NEED TO PICK SOMEONE

https://twitter.com/PhilipRucker/status/1268000040674525184

IVANKA AND HOPE GET THE TRIPLE AXLE

The article implies that Barr was the one ordering the crowd disbursed,

But this was interesting to me

quote:

At 6:43 p.m., Mr. Trump made his statement in the Rose Garden, finishing seven minutes later, and then headed back through the White House to emerge on the north side and walk out the gates and into the park. Mr. Barr, Mr. Esper, General Milley, Mr. Meadows, Ms. Trump, Mr. Kushner and others followed him, but Mr. Pence and his staff hung back as the building emptied and watched on television instead.

Almost like Pence or his team knew this was going to be really bad looking.

# ? Jun 3, 2020 04:18

Bored As Fuck: Jan 1, 2006; Be prepared; Fun Shoe

hobbesmaster posted:

Look at the times. They tried to cross into Manhattan and were turned back thus kettling them. Next they'll probably douse the entire bridge in tear gas. Its always a trap.

I thought so too but thank god not

The organizers or at least activivsts at the front did a great job. Great video here:
https://twitter.com/NoahHurowitz/status/1268014280227598336?s=20
https://twitter.com/NoahHurowitz/status/1268016724873486340?s=20
https://twitter.com/NoahHurowitz/status/1268018709706260486?s=20

# ? Jun 3, 2020 04:19

Vincent Van Goatse: Nov 8, 2006; Enjoy every sandwich.; Smellrose

Nystral posted:

The article implies that Barr was the one ordering the crowd disbursed,

I try not to jump on spelling mistakes but this one is glorious because if Barr had ordered the crowd disbursed, it means he would've been paying them.

Which is hilariously not what happened.

# ? Jun 3, 2020 04:21

BigDave: Jul 14, 2009; Taste the High Country

Vincent Van Goatse posted:

I try not to jump on spelling mistakes but this one is glorious because if Barr had ordered the crowd disbursed, it means he would've been paying them.

Which is hilariously not what happened.

Barr would have used PMC's with live ammo

# ? Jun 3, 2020 04:23

Patware: Jan 3, 2005

what's the opposite of a crack ping?

https://twitter.com/RightWingWatch/status/1267891912910012417?s=20

edit because i just thought of it: what are the odds hope hicks arranged the church photo op on purpose to get him back for firing her, or am i just being too writerly at that point

# ? Jun 3, 2020 04:30

Fister Roboto: Feb 21, 2008

Nystral posted:

Almost like Pence or his team knew this was going to be really bad looking.

More likely that they knew there was a non-zero chance that this stunt could result in Pence getting a promotion.

# ? Jun 3, 2020 04:36

Nick Soapdish: Apr 27, 2008

https://twitter.com/MylesMill/status/1268021751528767489?s=20

# ? Jun 3, 2020 04:38

hobbesmaster: Jan 28, 2008

Nick Soapdish posted:

https://twitter.com/MylesMill/status/1268021751528767489?s=20

https://twitter.com/MylesMill/status/1268024493458497537

That better have been one that you could see from orbit.

(i fear it wasn't though)

hobbesmaster fucked around with this message at 04:46 on Jun 3, 2020

# ? Jun 3, 2020 04:43

facialimpediment: Feb 11, 2005; as the world turns

Found out what happened in DC.

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/06/02/trump-protests-washington-dc-muriel-bowser-karl-racine-296878

quote:

Even as the president admonished state and local officials on Monday to �dominate� the protesters, Washington, D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine told Politico he would �not seek to prosecute� demonstrators arrested for violating the District�s 7:00 p.m. curfew, though he would pursue cases about �assaultive conduct and destruction of property.�

�The president has sought to use the District of Columbia as a prop to show how to stomp out lawful protest, using the full authority of the federal government,� said Racine. �Outrageous.�

Racine has spent much of the past few years bringing lawsuits against Trump, accusing the president of corruptly benefiting from profits derived from the Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington, a few blocks from the White House. Joining with Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh, Racine sued Trump for violating the Constitution�s Emoluments Clause � a case, which, after pending in the courts for months, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled could go forward. It�s likely headed to the Supreme Court. �We look forward to pressing ahead,� Racine said.

Once Donnie had his bullshit border fence, it gave the DC Attorney General the space to force a deescalation, alongside the Mayor and Police Chief. They're both pissed off at Donnie threatening to commandeer their police departments.

The DC protest is still ongoing and the inner guards look bored as gently caress.

https://twitter.com/Olivianuzzi/status/1268025760515862529

A good loving night.

# ? Jun 3, 2020 04:57

Wasabi the J: Jan 23, 2008; MOM WAS RIGHT

https://twitter.com/CatGioino/status/1267999650881196035?s=09

# ? Jun 3, 2020 06:50

piL: Sep 20, 2007; (__|\\\\); Taco Defender

https://twitter.com/bellingcat/status/1267820190877626372

Sometimes I forget that reason takes time.

# ? Jun 3, 2020 07:16

Patware: Jan 3, 2005

https://twitter.com/RAM_Philly/status/1267868727355285507?s=19

Yknow i was on the upswing and have been reminded not to be

# ? Jun 3, 2020 08:03

Comrade Blyatlov: Aug 4, 2007; should have picked four fingers

https://twitter.com/Terrence_STR/st...ingawful.com%2F

# ? Jun 3, 2020 08:32

Wasabi the J: Jan 23, 2008; MOM WAS RIGHT

https://twitter.com/sarahlizabethx/status/1268011721530187776

# ? Jun 3, 2020 09:21

Crab Dad: Dec 28, 2002; behold i have tempered and refined thee, but not as silver; as CRAB

gently caress me running.

# ? Jun 3, 2020 09:24

Riot Carol Danvers: Jul 30, 2004; It's super dumb, but I can't stop myself. This is just kind of how I do things.

Wasabi the J posted:

https://twitter.com/sarahlizabethx/status/1268011721530187776

Wasn't his brother caught looting

# ? Jun 3, 2020 09:25

Wasabi the J: Jan 23, 2008; MOM WAS RIGHT

Riot Carol Danvers posted:

Wasn't his brother caught looting

Yes/maybe

If Logan's words are hollow, he read them loudly, and firmly enough for me to think he got through to some kids.

Logan is the suicide forest one, btw.

Wasabi the J fucked around with this message at 09:41 on Jun 3, 2020

# ? Jun 3, 2020 09:36

LongDarkNight: Oct 25, 2010; It's like watching the collapse of Western civilization in fast forward.; Oven Wrangler

I can't believe it's only May 34th. The very white towns around me are having BLM rallies this weekend so that gives me hope.

# ? Jun 3, 2020 09:49

Crab Dad: Dec 28, 2002; behold i have tempered and refined thee, but not as silver; as CRAB

I�m all for it. If it keeps the police in place instead of sending fresh storm troopers to the big cities it�s all good.

# ? Jun 3, 2020 09:50

LtCol J. Krusinski: May 7, 2013

Woodchip posted:

Try not to get a new title on the way through the parking lot

I understood this reference and appreciated it.

# ? Jun 3, 2020 10:05

Eej: Jun 17, 2007; HEAVYARMS

https://abc7.com/national-guard-imposter-gregory-wong-california/6227824/

quote:

Armed man arrested for posing as National Guard in downtown LA
Police say a 31-year-old man dressed in a uniform, carried an assault rifle and tried to fall in line with National Guard troops in downtown Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Authorities took an armed man into custody Monday night in downtown Los Angeles after he tried to pose as a member of the National Guard.

Sources tell ABC7 that Gregory Wong, 31, dressed in attire similar to a National Guard uniform and took an Uber to downtown while carrying an assault rifle.

He then fell into formation with real National Guard troops who have been brought in to help maintain order during some of the looting that has occurred near otherwise-peaceful protests.

Some of the other National Guard troops noticed him and called over Los Angeles Police Department officers.

Wong was arrested around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday for manufacturing or distribution of an assault weapon.

Sources say Wong is a former member of the National Guard.

His rifle was a "ghost gun" - a homemade weapon without a serial number.

He is being held on $50,000 bond.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has said he has mobilized at least 4,500 National Guard troops across the state, concentrated in Southern California, to help keep the peace as thousands of people protest the death of George Floyd.

Most of the events themselves have been peaceful, but at times looters have taken advantage of the large crowds to hit stores in the area. Some protests have also seen some incidents of violence, rock throwing and fires.

In Los Angeles, for the most part National Guard troops have been used to secure locations, while local police officers remain at the front lines of controlling crowds.

# ? Jun 3, 2020 10:56

BeanpolePeckerwood: May 4, 2004; I MAY LOOK LIKE SHIT BUT IM ALSO DUMB AS FUCK

3D-printing valor.

Eej posted:

https://abc7.com/national-guard-imposter-gregory-wong-california/6227824/

# ? Jun 3, 2020 11:32

Stravag: Jun 7, 2009

Beau had a really interesting idea on how to fix the cop problem. It sounded like it could work. Noone in the government would ever go for it ofc.

# ? Jun 3, 2020 11:41

Crab Dad: Dec 28, 2002; behold i have tempered and refined thee, but not as silver; as CRAB

Stravag posted:

Beau had a really interesting idea on how to fix the cop problem. It sounded like it could work. Noone in the government would ever go for it ofc.

Coastguard but .... land?

# ? Jun 3, 2020 11:50

ElMaligno: Dec 31, 2004; Be Gay!
Do Crime!

LingcodKilla posted:

Coastguard but .... land?

this implies that the police is more militarized than the coast guard, and it makes me sad

# ? Jun 3, 2020 11:55

Stravag: Jun 7, 2009

LingcodKilla posted:

Coastguard but .... land?

https://youtu.be/M71z6K7IkjU

Basically its real easy for them to have all their federal handouts revoked

# ? Jun 3, 2020 11:58

Liquid Communism: Mar 9, 2004; Out here, everything hurts.

Stravag posted:

https://youtu.be/M71z6K7IkjU

Basically its real easy for them to have all their federal handouts revoked

I think this is honestly a great idea, but will never ever get though politically.

# ? Jun 3, 2020 12:14

Stravag: Jun 7, 2009

Same, sadly same.

# ? Jun 3, 2020 12:15

ThisIsJohnWayne: Feb 23, 2007; Ooo! Look at me! NO DON'T LOOK AT ME!

It kinda blew my mind that I saw two clear problems with the idea, only to realise a second later that they were already solved.

One was that some cases might be hard because of lacking and unclear evidence. That would make this new agency drown in work since good investigations then takes obscene amounts of work.

Second was how do you strengthen this institution to resist mass-reporting and sabotage etc?

Guess what - if the PD's would have this much to lose, they'd best make sure there -was- clear evidence every time all the time. No more body cams that aren't running, no more unwatched angles, no more crap, everything auto-documented for their own safety. This is a surprisingly doable idea.

E. Doable in a physical dimension. Not in a political one obviously :piss: