Portland Police Caught Corresponding with Far-Right Group

[Zython]

So it seems the PPD has been helping out a certian group.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The city of Portland, often in the spotlight for its liberal leanings, has been roiled by the revelation that a police lieutenant in charge of containing protests texted repeatedly with the leader of a far-right group involved in those demonstrations.

The mayor asked the police chief Friday to investigate "disturbing" texts between Lt. Jeff Niiya, who is the head of the Police Bureau's rapid response team, and the leader of a Washington-based group called Patriot Prayer that has repeatedly crossed into Oregon to stage right-wing rallies and marches.

The events in Portland and other West Coast cities routinely draw crowds of self-described anti-fascists, who show up in force to try to shut down leader Joey Gibson and his followers.

Police have struggled to contain the violent clashes and residents have grown used to events that shut down streets for hours, leave downtown windows shattered and end in open brawls, fires, injuries and dozens of arrests.

The text messages , first obtained by the Willamette Week newspaper through a public records request, show Niiya communicating with Gibson before, during and after those clashes.

In texts spread over months, Niiya at times details the movement of a rival anti-fascist protest group, warns Gibson by text that a friend of Gibson who is a member of a documented hate group could risk arrest by showing up in Oregon and congratulates Gibson on his decision to run for an open U.S. Senate seat in Washington state.

"The hate against me will multiply because I am running for office, so when I come into Portland and Seattle the energy will be high. I know it's a pain in the ass for you guys, but I will do the best I can to work with you," Gibson texted Niiya on Jan. 22, 2018.

After learning Gibson was a candidate, Niiya responded: "I won't say anything. Thank you for trusting me and letting me know. I appreciate it."

It seems "Cops and Klan go hand-in-hand" isn't too far from the truth.

[Kokolums]

It seems "Cops and Klan go hand-in-hand" isn't too far from the truth.

Here's another example in my exhibit. Trust in the US is collapsing. Here we see more outrage, anger, and general overall loss of trust in cops. That's the takeaway here. When trust drops like this, civil war is next.

[Doctor Amadeus]

I wouldn't really consider fucking hipsters as being above this kind of shit or not being racist, being a hipster might have to do with cultural status as left and liberal, however none of this shit here is shocking.

It's just a perfect example of how labels and claims mean nothing, just like facts or truth unless there is context. This right here is Context, despite any claims about Portland or anywhere else.

[Zython]

Isn't this the police force that allowed Antifa to drag people out of cars and shout racist shit at them without doing anything?

No. /10char

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Here's another example in my exhibit. Trust in the US is collapsing. Here we see more outrage, anger, and general overall loss of trust in cops. That's the takeaway here. When trust drops like this, civil war is next.

Which is why it's so crucial that we replace them with institutions actually interested in protecting us, rather than protecting the wealthy.

[Doctor Amadeus]

Which is why it's so crucial that we replace them with institutions actually interested in protecting us, rather than protecting the wealthy.

I agree, the problem is going to be what is the motivation if it isn't money. What really is going to get someone to set aside their own self interest completely for someone else's?

I ask that because I don't know the answer.

[Jeezy911]

I'm trying to figure out what makes them "far right" and what exactly they did wrong. Do you suppose we ban protesting for any group to the right of AOC, because that's how you get real "far right" groups to protest.

[Tierbook]

Most of the Wiki article on the group seems to point towards the counter-protesters starting shit. Still calls them far-right though so /shrug.

[Shelly]

Most of the Wiki article on the group seems to point towards the counter-protesters starting shit. Still calls them far-right though so /shrug.

It's more that the police didn't properly keep the groups separate and would actively target the Antifa groups without doing anything about Patriot Prayer.

OP, a protest group being in contact with the police isn't a bad thing.

The problem is that Patriot Prayer moved from being in contact to forming a close relationship. The cop should have nipped the shit in the bud rather than forming a friendly and sympathetic acquaintanceship with the guy.

These texts taint any bit of policing done regarding any member of the Patriot Prayer group and the ones regarding ignoring warrants is very concerning, especially if there were any specific instructions to do so.

[PosPosPos]

So it seems the PPD has been helping out a certian group.



It seems "Cops and Klan go hand-in-hand" isn't too far from the truth.

And people laughed at me when I said the police in the US is compromised by Nazism.

[Super Kami Dende]

Who cares really? If they showed that they were fine to let the scum that is Antifa have free reign of their City, why is it a surprise that some of them would allow the people directly opposed to Antifa also do it.

As I always say in threads like this, why are people so surprised when pushback against idiots happens? Chances are there are MANY Police in Portland and America in general sick of leftist bullshit that are fine with letting some Right Wing retaliation in to kick the shit out of the little soyboys.

[announced]

Isn't this the police force that allowed Antifa to drag people out of cars and shout racist shit at them without doing anything?

yes. The very same group.



That mob was so brave to stand up to those vicious senior citizens.

[Zython]

As I always say in threads like this, why are people so surprised when pushback against idiots happens? Chances are there are MANY Police in Portland and America in general sick of leftist bullshit that are fine with letting some Right Wing retaliation in to kick the shit out of the little soyboys.

No one should really be surprised that the police coordinate with the far-right (hence the "cops & klan" line). But people do refuse to accept this as our reality, which is why I made the thread.

[vilememory]

Disband the police, ANTIFA will protect citizens from this day forward.

[Jehct]

And people laughed at me when I said the police in the US is compromised by Nazism.

You haven't even scratched the surface of how entangled Nazism is with all US systems. They control the healthcare systems ( PoC always get worse healthcare and are treated worse ) - Police ( Obvious is extremely obvious, they hunt PoC on the regular and shoot without asking questions )
Inbred Trumpster fascists are very entangled in all US systems. Just look it up. All the arrows point to Nazis.

[vilememory]

More like they'd be given free hands to attack anyone that's not socialist.

Don't they already have that?

[Eldar45]

Patriot Prayer isn't considered a hate group. They are just a conservative group. Even the SPLC doesn't consider them a hate group, and their leader is for helping illegal immigrants become citizens and is outspoken against white supremacists.

Of course to the left anything to the right of Bernie Sanders is considered "Neo-Nazi" and "Alt-Right".

The article makes generalized accusations that "One of his friends is a member of a hate group", and they "Often align with hate groups" without giving any proof. This article is a leftist hit piece and nothing more.

[Elba]

Police directly work with Nazis.

People here whine and whatabout Antifa.

Never change MMO-C OT

[Trollhammer]

https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/201..._medium=social

Texts available here. Texts are mostly Officer to "Far right" guy saying "Keep people under control and Antifa are at X please avoid Area X..

Seems like he was doing he job to keep the peace..

Also:It's SOP to be in contact with protest leaders

Also: He had the same correspondense with Antifa untill the person he was in contact with started getting death threats.

[Livnthedream]

No. /10char

False:

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news...ision-allow-a/

Further, this isn't even the first time Wheeler has tried to pull a political rabbit out of his hat by blaming complete bullshit on them, for example when he claimed they attempted to set up a snipers nest before a planned rally: https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/..._on_portl.html

Oops amirite: https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/...etails_on.html

Stop spreading bullshit.

Also, you should link the original article: https://www.wweek.com/news/courts/20...warm-exchange/

No one should really be surprised that the police coordinate with the far-right (hence the "cops & klan" line). But people do refuse to accept this as our reality, which is why I made the thread.

They would coordinate with Antifa too, if they would talk to them. As the Original WW article states.

[Trollhammer]

They would coordinate with Antifa too, if they would talk to them. As the Original WW article states.

Last Antifa the guy spoke with was ostracized from Antifa and get death threats so...