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Preparing For the Derek Chauvin Verdict
« on: April 10, 2021, 05:23:01 PM »
I thought that this was a cogent tweet by Scott Adams:


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I call on our national leaders to START NOW to persuade the public against staging violent protests after the Floyd trial verdict.

If our leaders stay silent, they will all have blood on their hands.

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https://twitchy.com/brettt-3136/2021/04/10/scott-adams-wants-national-leaders-to-call-for-calm-now-in-preparation-for-the-derek-chauvin-verdict/

I'm betting that whatever the verdict, to include life in prison, it will not be "good enough" for the usual demographics, and rioting will ensue.
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Re: Preparing For the Derek Chauvin Verdict
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2021, 05:25:12 PM »
Can't let a "good" excuse to loot go to waste. You picked out a big screen TV yet?
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Re: Preparing For the Derek Chauvin Verdict
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2021, 05:27:54 PM »
If he got the death penalty (MN doesn't have the death penalty) there would be riots of joy; they look just like protest riots.
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Re: Preparing For the Derek Chauvin Verdict
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2021, 05:35:11 PM »
If he got the death penalty (MN doesn't have the death penalty) there would be riots of joy; they look just like protest riots.

Good point.
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Re: Preparing For the Derek Chauvin Verdict
« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2021, 05:39:52 PM »
93% peaceful riots
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Re: Preparing For the Derek Chauvin Verdict
« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2021, 10:24:08 PM »
If he got the death penalty (MN doesn't have the death penalty) there would be riots of joy; they look just like protest riots.

Of course.  You don't expect the rats to not take the opportunity to create more fear and mayhem, do you?
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Re: Preparing For the Derek Chauvin Verdict
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2021, 11:14:43 AM »
I'm following the case and even before the defense has made its case, it's becoming clear that Chauvin is not guilty.

The press of course isn't reporting that, so the furor will be monumental IF the jury comes back with a just verdict.
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Re: Preparing For the Derek Chauvin Verdict
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2021, 11:35:48 AM »
I'm following the case and even before the defense has made its case, it's becoming clear that Chauvin is not guilty.

The press of course isn't reporting that, so the furor will be monumental IF the jury comes back with a just verdict.

The media play by play got a lot quieter around the cross examinations.
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Re: Preparing For the Derek Chauvin Verdict
« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2021, 01:14:17 PM »
I'm following the case and even before the defense has made its case, it's becoming clear that Chauvin is not guilty.

The press of course isn't reporting that, so the furor will be monumental IF the jury comes back with a just verdict.
The amusing part is it has become clear he is not guilty and that is while the defense has not even made their case yet, just done cross examinations. 
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Re: Preparing For the Derek Chauvin Verdict
« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2021, 07:11:13 PM »
I feel sorry for the jurors.  They are all probably in fear of their lives.  I predict a guilty verdict for that reason.  Evidence won't matter...only the threat of violence against the jurors. 
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Re: Preparing For the Derek Chauvin Verdict
« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2021, 07:30:39 PM »
I feel sorry for the jurors.  They are all probably in fear of their lives.  I predict a guilty verdict for that reason.  Evidence won't matter...only the threat of violence against the jurors.

Yeah, that too. I had read they were keeping the jurors anonymous, but someone in the msm was trying to find out who they were. Journalism.
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Re: Preparing For the Derek Chauvin Verdict
« Reply #11 on: April 11, 2021, 08:34:36 PM »
Yeah, that too. I had read they were keeping the jurors anonymous, but someone in the msm was trying to find out who they were. Journalism.

The New York Times tried hard to find out who they are.

It's going to be a riot, doesn't matter the outcome. Just look at Portland last night. What it's not in the news?
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Re: Preparing For the Derek Chauvin Verdict
« Reply #12 on: April 11, 2021, 09:16:50 PM »
Since there will be riots regardless, might as well hope for a just verdict. 
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Re: Preparing For the Derek Chauvin Verdict
« Reply #13 on: April 12, 2021, 08:37:55 AM »
Ought to be quite the fire since the usual suspects are already mostly peacefully protesting another one shot by cop nearby.
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Re: Preparing For the Derek Chauvin Verdict
« Reply #14 on: April 12, 2021, 09:26:42 AM »
Ought to be quite the fire since the usual suspects are already mostly peacefully protesting another one shot by cop nearby.

Is there anything left to burn?



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Re: Preparing For the Derek Chauvin Verdict
« Reply #15 on: April 12, 2021, 12:42:52 PM »
I'm going to riot either way.

But only after I get home from work, change into my lounging clothes, have a snack and rest a bit.
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Re: Preparing For the Derek Chauvin Verdict
« Reply #16 on: April 12, 2021, 10:42:29 PM »
Events like this certainly do not help ease the tension. 

Daunte Wright shooting bodycam - police breakdown
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Daunte Wright, 20, was shot after the officer meant to use a Taser, but mistakenly drew her gun instead, Chief Tim Gannon told reporters.
Mr Wright's death has sparked protests and a curfew has been declared.
Tensions in nearby Minneapolis are high as the trial of an ex-officer accused of killing George Floyd
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Re: Preparing For the Derek Chauvin Verdict
« Reply #17 on: April 12, 2021, 10:53:28 PM »
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Re: Preparing For the Derek Chauvin Verdict
« Reply #18 on: April 13, 2021, 12:43:26 PM »
Watched a ten minute podcast of Stefan Molyneux talking about the recent shooting where the cop shot the perp with her gun instead of the taser. His comments were about the states escalation in the use of force when being resisted, although he acknowledges the officer inadvertently grabbed the wrong weapon in this case.

His point was resisting the state always results in the state escalating their use of force, even up to the point of killing the one resisting. Whenever we advocate for a law, we must consider that ultimately it is backed up by deadly use of force.

Pretty ABC libertarian philosophy, but still a sobering reminder of how much trouble we are in with the permanent leftist government mopping up and taking over complete control of the federal government.

Regarding the OP, this event is gasoline poured all around a powder keg set to go off.



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Re: Preparing For the Derek Chauvin Verdict
« Reply #19 on: April 13, 2021, 01:10:13 PM »
She can't be serious? Oh wait, it's Rashida Tlaib, she is.

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It wasn't an accident. Policing in our country is inherently & intentionally racist.

Daunte Wright was met with aggression & violence. I am done with those who condone government funded murder.

No more policing, incarceration, and militarization. It can't be reformed.
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Re: Preparing For the Derek Chauvin Verdict
« Reply #20 on: April 13, 2021, 01:49:41 PM »
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Re: Preparing For the Derek Chauvin Verdict
« Reply #21 on: April 13, 2021, 01:57:28 PM »
From the comments:  "Defund the Capitol Police"

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Re: Preparing For the Derek Chauvin Verdict
« Reply #22 on: April 13, 2021, 03:59:36 PM »
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Re: Preparing For the Derek Chauvin Verdict
« Reply #23 on: April 13, 2021, 04:37:01 PM »
For lack of any other discussion...https://twitchy.com/brettt-3136/2021/04/13/brooklyn-center-mayor-doesnt-believe-police-necessarily-need-a-weapon-every-time-they-make-a-traffic-stop/

Wait for the sound of the entire department leaving in 3...2...1

Oooh, they could change their uniforms to something like this too:

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Re: Preparing For the Derek Chauvin Verdict
« Reply #24 on: April 13, 2021, 04:56:11 PM »
For lack of any other discussion...https://twitchy.com/brettt-3136/2021/04/13/brooklyn-center-mayor-doesnt-believe-police-necessarily-need-a-weapon-every-time-they-make-a-traffic-stop/

Wait for the sound of the entire department leaving in 3...2...1
Just mount a belt fed machine gun on each police car doing traffic stops.  Anyone causes any trouble or attempts to flee, the car gets hosed down.  That way the officer doesn't need to have a weapon on him.  This idea works just as well as that Mayor's idea, maybe better. 

https://www.foxnews.com/us/new-mexico-police-officer-fatally-shot-in-the-head-during-routine-stop-in-february-video-shows
This was linked in that link above.  Has video of a New Mexico officer getting shot then the shoot out killing the guy who did it. 
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