Another "I can't breath" death: Police Reform & Protests in the USA

[postman1782]

He said "a majority of people", which is absolutely inaccurate.

I don't even know if it would be accurate if we limited it just to NBA/NFL fans as I don't know any polling on that.

But that ratings dropped because a bunch of racists got triggered by a peaceful protest has no bearing on said peaceful protest having majority support here in the US.

I like how this is literally the last sentence in the article, that Saninicus obviously didn't read.

With that said, we have absolutely no concrete idea what has led to the decrease in television ratings. Time will tell on that front.

[jonnysensible]

Where has this idea america is in late stage capitalism come from?

common usage for the current absurd contradictions in the capitalist system (capitalism for the masses, socialism for the elites etc), its unsustainability (climate change driven forward by the inherent nature of capitalism as an economic system: the constant need to increase profit and out compete rivals etc) and its distortions on human interaction/life.

its basically become an in vogue catch all term, not a strict interpretation of marx/mendel

[Monster Hunter]

common usage for the current absurd contradictions in the capitalist system (capitalism for the masses, socialism for the elites etc), its unsustainability (climate change driven forward by the inherent nature of capitalism as an economic system: the constant need to increase profit and out compete rivals etc) and its distortions on human interaction/life.

its basically become an in vogue catch all term, not a strict interpretation of marx/mendel

Ah fair enough. When people say late stage my head sorta thinks "this is bad, but capitalism can get a hell of alot worse if left totaly unchecked"

[jonnysensible]

Ah fair enough. When people say late stage my head sorta thinks "this is bad, but capitalism can get a hell of alot worse if left totaly unchecked"

and it will get worse, hurray!

[Felya]

The typical lefty huuurrrr dey r wascist. No it's even simpler. even you could understand it. People don't like politics in escapism. Millionaires pitching a fit rings hollow to most. Besides BLM support is fading. The reasons are simple. These retards are busy bothering people and bitching about privilege instead winning people over. Just like what they did in 2014. While they ignore all the black on black crime of course. Black lives only matter when a cop is involved

The reason is that Trump needs to win an election and scaring people is all he got.

Also, how do you watch the NFL, without thinking about tax dollars going to build stadiums for billionaires? I know... I know... corporations are people too... and their lives mater more than anyone else’s.

Edit: You know that 50 million contract Roger Goodel got? It’s in part paid by your tax dollars, going to the NFL, for those military cheering moments. Yeah... we pay for that...

[Zython]

The typical lefty huuurrrr dey r wascist. No it's even simpler. even you could understand it. People don't like politics in escapism.

Offense is taken, not given.

Millionaires pitching a fit rings hollow to most.

Then why aren’t people lining up to put homeless people in Congress.

Besides BLM support is fading. The reasons are simple.

[citation needed]

These retards are busy bothering people and bitching about privilege instead winning people over.

So what sequence of words would convince you that other people matter?

Just like what they did in 2014. While they ignore all the black on black crime of course. Black lives only matter when a cop is involved

Wouldn’t that imply that the state represents the interests of white people?

[Edge-]

No it's even simpler. even you could understand it. People don't like politics in escapism.

But nationalism during escapism is...fine? I mean, nationalism is politics.

https://www.politico.com/story/2015/...s-teams-215508

Politics being a part of sports isn't remotely new, dude. The problem is that it's largely been the politics that the viewing audience agrees with, and now that it's suddenly not it's "political". That's just the overt politicization of sports, if we want to scratch a bit beneath the surface there's a whole lot more but I won't get into that because most folks likely aren't consciously aware of most of that.

And that "politics" is literally for about 1 minute at the start of a match. Then they've got an hour+ of "a-political" entertainment to enjoy.

While they ignore all the black on black crime of course.

For the billionth time, because that's not the purpose of this specific movement. There are other activist groups in communities of color that focus on crime within their community, not ever organization has to have that as a focus.

And FYI - they care more about white lives than the "all/white lives matter" crowd as well - https://www.nola.com/opinions/articl...9feacacf2.html

Because the "white/all lives matter" crowd doesn't actually stand for anything or give a shit about the victims of police violence. They exist as a racist reaction to Black Lives Matter, nothing more.

Black lives only matter when a cop is involved

I won't call you a racist because I don't know you, but I will absolutely say you are repeating the rhetoric of anti-BLM racists.

[Bodakane]

The typical lefty huuurrrr dey r wascist. No it's even simpler. even you could understand it. People don't like politics in escapism. Millionaires pitching a fit rings hollow to most. Besides BLM support is fading. The reasons are simple. These retards are busy bothering people and bitching about privilege instead winning people over. Just like what they did in 2014. While they ignore all the black on black crime of course. Black lives only matter when a cop is involved

I'm sorry but this soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo fucking stupid.

No matter what happens you racists or "racist adjacents", always blame the black people. Literally fucking always!!!!!

Black people get shot by a cop, black person's fault.
Black people get boycotted for kneeling, black person's fault.
Black people get choked to death by the police, black person's fault.
Black people get arrested at peaceful protests, black person's fault.
Black people get shot to death in their own homes by the government, black person's fault.

[Monster Hunter]

and it will get worse, hurray!

might be a clever idea to buy some property in the middle of the Netherlands.

will be a pleasant beach front house by the time I retire.....

[Felya]

I don't watch sports. The nfl should pay for that shit. They make enough. I'm surprised roger got another contract with how bad he handled keapernick.

Oh, see, that’s my escapism that Trump violates... As a red blooded American, I only assumed yours was NFL as well... go hawks!!!

[Bodakane]

Lawl bigot. I'm just pointing out blms hypocrisy. If you're gonna call me a racist back that shit up son. Otherwise I'll label you. It should be a-ok by our fantastic mods like edge right?

I didn't label you racist, you did. I said racist OR racist adjacent, you chose racist for yourself, by yourself.

There's no hypocrisy with BLM movement. Everything I said is 100% accurate.

[Felya]

Lawl bigot. I'm just pointing out blms hypocrisy. If you're gonna call me a racist back that shit up son. Otherwise I'll label you. It should be a-ok by our fantastic mods like edge right?

What BLM hypocrisy? Do you not understand the difference between authority shoot civilians and civilians shooting each other?

[Felya]

You see that right there? Fucking hypocrite.

That’s not what hypocrisy means... he is a reactionary...

Edit: Do you understand the difference between those that are supposed to serve and protect civilians, shooting civilians and crime between civilians? Do you see a problem with that relationship?

Edit 2: Just think about it for a second... why does Black Lives Mater, when it involves two black people, doesn’t make sense? Unless you claim the shooter is self hating or is suicidal, that’s a strange assumption.

[Bodakane]

You see that right there? Fucking hypocrite.

Are you fucking seriously editing my post as if it is not on the last page?

\Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha you fucking liar.

No matter what happens you racists or "racist adjacents", always blame the black people.

[Bodakane]

You Fucking typed it

I didn't edit shit. I got original in the last page. Be a man and own up.

Check again, liar. You even added in a period.

[unfilteredJW]

This is getting sad.

Take your own advice:

Be a man and own up.

[Endus]

Black on black violence still affects them. Stat wise they're more likely to get killed by another black guy then a cop. Yet they only matter when a cop is involved.

This is a horseshit attempt to move goalposts, and only exists in an attempt to distract from the issue in question.

Literally no one is suggesting that black-on-black crime (or white-on-white, for that matter) be ignored. Literally no one. It's a fiction you made up in your brain so you could distract from the very real issue of police brutality, particularly against people of color.

The big difference, of course, is that black-on-black crime has another name. That name is "crime". There's no reason whatsoever to draw any such distinction in addressing crime. Meanwhile, there are observable issues with how police treat visible minorities, statistically speaking.

[Felya]

Black on black violence still affects them. Stat wise they're more likely to get killed by another black guy then a cop. Yet they only matter when a cop is involved.

Again, what is the difference between authority killing people and civilians? Why do you never talk about white on white crime or white on black crime, outside police jurisdiction? Where all the cops involved in the chocking death of Floyd, white?

This is what the maligned Seattle police chief looks like:



Does that mean CHAZ was justified in the name of black on black crime?

[postman1782]

What because I'm not gobbling up the oh blacks are oppressed bullshit? While tearing up shit and ironically giving trump a better shot at winning? BLM lost support for this kind of shit in 2014 and they're working on do I ng the same fucking thing again.



You racist. You're calling me a racist. That you is directed at me. Since there no one else you're responding to.

I have a question for you. From your posts, you seem to be white I am assuming, correct? If you answer this I will ask you the question I want to ask.

[Bodakane]

You racist. You're calling me a racist. That you is directed at me. Since there no one else you're responding to.

or - conjunction
1. used to link alternatives.
"a cup of tea or coffee"