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

[Draco-Onis]

https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/...s-blm-81344259

So...Rittenhouse backs BLM apparently. Guess he's gonna lose a lot of those invites for conservative talk shows sooner rather than later.

Nah, no one believes him not even the right wingers I think the question is how long it will take for him to more openly monetize his fame.

[Azadina]

https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/...s-blm-81344259

So...Rittenhouse backs BLM apparently. Guess he's gonna lose a lot of those invites for conservative talk shows sooner rather than later.

I guess he didn't get the memo that trying to play both sides after having made his bed with one doesn't work. Not that I'm sad over him possibly losing plenty of white supremacist friends, but he's not making many new ones anytime soon with empty talk. Actions bang a lot louder than words afterall, and especially in his case.

[Egomaniac]

I really don't think it would be that hard to do it is very easy to connect the statement of a sitting president of having the power to negatively effect someones life.

You really want to go down that road with all the things Trump said while he was President?

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Nah, no one believes him not even the right wingers I think the question is how long it will take for him to more openly monetize his fame.

Actually, there's a lot of folks on Twitter that are pretty pissed at him for making that statement.

[RampageBW1]

https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/...s-blm-81344259

So...Rittenhouse backs BLM apparently. Guess he's gonna lose a lot of those invites for conservative talk shows sooner rather than later.

Maybe this is his way of trying to exit the limelight after basically becoming a mascot for rightwing propaganda?

No way that people whom view him as a murderer will believe him, and those whom supported him in the media might now throw him under the bus?

[Egomaniac]

Maybe this is his way of trying to exit the limelight after basically becoming a mascot for rightwing propaganda?

No way that people whom view him as a murderer will believe him, and those whom supported him in the media might now throw him under the bus?

I'm not sure going on Tucker Carlson is a great way to "exit the limelight". Seems more like trying to cash in before the clock runs out on his 15 minutes of fame.

[Nurasu]

I'm not sure going on Tucker Carlson is a great way to "exit the limelight". Seems more like trying to cash in before the clock runs out on his 15 minutes of fame.

He should be more careful. He's reducing the ebay value of the murder weapon with these comments if he really wants to cash in.

[beanman12345]

https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/...s-blm-81344259

So...Rittenhouse backs BLM apparently. Guess he's gonna lose a lot of those invites for conservative talk shows sooner rather than later.

Probably will go unnoticed. They see only what they want to.

[RampageBW1]

I'm not sure going on Tucker Carlson is a great way to "exit the limelight". Seems more like trying to cash in before the clock runs out on his 15 minutes of fame.

I dunno, going on Tucker Carlson's show and crying support for BLM might be a sure fire way to not be invited to the show again.

[Egomaniac]

He should be more careful. He's reducing the ebay value of the murder weapon with these comments if he really wants to cash in.

Well, apparently it's his buddies weapon...so he can't really cash in on it anyway.

[PhaelixWW]

Well, apparently it's his buddies weapon...so he can't really cash in on it anyway.

It's an illegally purchased firearm; it doesn't belong to his buddy, either.

[Egomaniac]

I dunno, going on Tucker Carlson's show and crying support for BLM might be a sure fire way to not be invited to the show again.

Fox News is already spinning that:

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/blm...ports-movement

[Draco-Onis]

Actually, there's a lot of folks on Twitter that are pretty pissed at him for making that statement.

Which is pretty surprising to be honest he has the literal bodies proving he hates BLM not to mention partying with white supremacists.

[PhaelixWW]

Fox News is already spinning that:

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/blm...ports-movement

FFS. There are few cesspits worse than the Fox News comment section.

An example:

[Egomaniac]

Which is pretty surprising to be honest he has the literal bodies proving he hates BLM not to mention partying with white supremacists.

Not that surprising really. He went on their favourite TV show and told them that he supports BLM. If you're a white supremacist...that's not something you want to hear.

They're happy with him saying he's not a racist. They love the fact that he says it was self-defense. They're ecstatic that he says he supports peaceful protest.

But saying he supports BLM is a big no-no.

What kind of Self-respecting White Supremacist goes on National Television and says that Black Lives Matter?

[Nurasu]

I was really hoping Arbery's case would have a quick decision; hopefully they're just hung up on Bryan.

[gondrin]

Here is an actual lawyer discussing Rittenhouse and why his charges got acquitted.



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Not that surprising really. He went on their favourite TV show and told them that he supports BLM. If you're a white supremacist...that's not something you want to hear.

They're happy with him saying he's not a racist. They love the fact that he says it was self-defense. They're ecstatic that he says he supports peaceful protest.

But saying he supports BLM is a big no-no.

What kind of Self-respecting White Supremacist goes on National Television and says that Black Lives Matter?

The same type that says "Their one Black Friend..."

[postman1782]

He should be more careful. He's reducing the ebay value of the murder weapon with these comments if he really wants to cash in.

The gun was bought illegally, he will never see that weapon again. If he is lucky, he won't get the 10 years for the straw purchase because of federal firearms charges.

[PhaelixWW]

The gun was bought illegally, he will never see that weapon again. If he is lucky, he won't get the 10 years for the straw purchase because of federal firearms charges.

Well, Black is on the hook for the 10 years. That's in addition to the 6 years that his current state charges carry.

I think conspiracy charges max out at 5 years for Rittenhouse, though.

[Cthulhu 2020]

Rittenhouse is guilty of using a half-windsor. Seriously, that's the worst way you can tie a tie.

On a more serious note, again, it's ridiculous that Rittenhouse was not charged for unlawful possession. Also, self defense hinging on Rittenhouse "believing" he was in danger is probably what tipped the jury's decision.

If Rittenhouse had been shot instead, the others should have been found not guilty in that case, as it was pretty reasonable to assume that Rittenhouse pointing his gun at people before provocation happened was an intent to shoot.

Every (responsible) second amendment enthusiast teaches their kids basic gun safety, and one of the first thing you tell them is NEVER POINT YOUR GUN AT SOMEONE UNLESS YOU INTEND TO SHOOT THEM.

[Draco-Onis]

Rittenhouse is guilty of using a half-windsor. Seriously, that's the worst way you can tie a tie.

On a more serious note, again, it's ridiculous that Rittenhouse was not charged for unlawful possession. Also, self defense hinging on Rittenhouse "believing" he was in danger is probably what tipped the jury's decision.

If Rittenhouse had been shot instead, the others should have been found not guilty in that case, as it was pretty reasonable to assume that Rittenhouse pointing his gun at people before provocation happened was an intent to shoot.

Every (responsible) second amendment enthusiast teaches their kids basic gun safety, and one of the first thing you tell them is NEVER POINT YOUR GUN AT SOMEONE UNLESS YOU INTEND TO SHOOT THEM.

I think what was the key to Rittenhouse getting away with murder was the judge because he narrowed the scope so much and barred anything that was done before and after the incident. Even the smallest thing like they can couldn't call the murder victims that but they could call them rioters, looters and whatever else. During the trial he may as well have been a second defense lawyer with the stunts he pulled for Rittenhouse, the prosecution was also bad at their job but Rittenhouse can't ask for a better defense lawyer than the judge.