US Politics Thread

[super_city_si]

Been thinking exactly the same. Can only be fear?

I think it’s that quote about “they came for the communists” etc.. playing out in real life

“It’s not happening here. We’re ok.”

 

[bluejon]

It might be the point at which the military stand up and refuse his illegal orders.

That's the problem though. Some of the military might do that, and some might not. And then different sides of the military start kicking off with each other and then you have a civil war.

 

[BlueRockape]

That's the problem though. Some of the military might do that, and some might not. And then different sides of the military start kicking off with each other and then you have a civil war.

All shit Gibbon would do is invok artical 5 and get us to dig him out

 

[WT86]

Once you open to the door to retaliatory political violence and lawlessness it's very hard to close again. The Troubles are a good example. While it's difficult the officers can be charged under state law. Hopefully everyone stays calm.

 

[BlueNomad]

That's the problem though. Some of the military might do that, and some might not. And then different sides of the military start kicking off with each other and then you have a civil war.

You might be surprised how many of the grunts that would be asked to take the streets would be of black, brown or other minority persuasion, so it’s an interesting thought.

Would they shoot on their fellow citizens?

WWMLKD??? Do they remember the Edmund Pettus Bridge? Selma?

 

[bluejon]

You might be surprised how many of the grunts that would be asked to take the streets would be of black, brown or other minority persuasion, so it’s an interesting thought.

Would they shoot on their fellow citizens?

WWMLKD??? Do they remember the Edmund Pettus Bridge? Selma?

I'm not going to predict anything right now, it'd be daft, but the previous civil war kicked off over the rights of states vs the federal gov. I can see Hesgeth making some pretty wild orders, and then what.

 

[mosssideblue]

I’d say the worst thing the public could do would be absolutely nothing.

Peacefully protest but don’t stoop to their level

 

[mosssideblue]

All shit Gibbon would do is invok artical 5 and get us to dig him out

To which we would hopefully respond “ computer says nah”

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Peacefully protest but don’t stoop to their level

Don’t disagree, but it’s an unrealistic aspiration imo.

 

[bluejon]

To which we would hopefully respond “ computer says nah”

Denmark: "Lol"

 

[Mr Fraser]

I think it’s that quote about “they came for the communists” etc.. playing out in real life

“It’s not happening here. We’re ok.”

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[mosssideblue]

Don’t disagree, but it’s an unrealistic aspiration imo.

For sure it is. I’m sure they would like to take them out, but that would simply play into Trump’s hand. Trump isn’t concerned about lives being lost if it helps him save his skin.

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

You might be surprised how many of the grunts that would be asked to take the streets would be of black, brown or other minority persuasion, so it’s an interesting thought.

Would they shoot on their fellow citizens?

WWMLKD??? Do they remember the Edmund Pettus Bridge? Selma?

Unfortunately 'good trouble' is likely to end up with more peaceful protesters on the mortuary slab.

 

[yankblue]

You might be surprised how many of the grunts that would be asked to take the streets would be of black, brown or other minority persuasion, so it’s an interesting thought.

Would they shoot on their fellow citizens?

WWMLKD??? Do they remember the Edmund Pettus Bridge? Selma?

Enough of them would I fear

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

@Dax777 this was you 6 years ago, was this murder still just "buffoonery"? Or perhaps everyone with half a brain saw these lawless times and lies coming

Pissing in the wind if you think Dax is going to even show his face in this thread, let alone admit he was wrong.

I'm more inclined to believe this is what he wanted all along.

 

[pudge]

Why was my post removed without notification?

 

[bluemoon32]

How can it be any worse than executing someone when cameras are present?

didn't mean it like that but how many people are being hurt, beaten, bullied off camera ?

 

[Slipper One]

I see a lot of videos online of people protesting in MN, and part of me thinks that it's great to see the pushback. But a much bigger part of me feels that the reaction to these incidents consistently comes across as relatively muted.

I don't know if it's because of fear or culture or what, or maybe I'm wrong and I'm just not looking in the right places. If that incident we saw yesterday happened in most European cities, that city would be on fire by now. Mark Duggan's death at the hands of police led to a week of riots and looting here (I'm not condoning or endorsing property damage by the way). They tried to move the pension age back in France by a few years and 450 protestors and 100 police officers were injured over the course of 4 months from constant protest. 100,000 people turned up in Budapest to March against Orban. 300,000 were in Belgrade last year on multiple occasions protesting their government.

But in the US the usual reaction is a few hundred people with signs - it always looks fairly sparse, they all go home. Some celebrities say how bad things are, the talk shows highlight the injustice and then everything just carries on as it was.

Like... where is the fucking white-hot rage? Am I way off base here?

The circumstances in France etc are different SkyBluFlux, there they can protest vigorously without the fear of being shot dead on the street like we've recently witnessed.

It makes me realize just how brave the people in Iran have been.

People may be calling for restraint at present, but I believe this will only end in widespread insurrection and probably civil war.

A 'Nuremburg' conclusion would be something to look forward to.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Why was my post removed without notification?

You must have tagged someone.

 

[pudge]

You must have tagged someone.

Or hurt someone's feelings