They are indeed. The city was burning for hours. Moreover Racism in USA is not a new phenomenon, they have been oppressing black people for plenty of reasons mostly because of being Muslims. Now its time for blacks to rise and raise their voice against these racist scums.
Good to see how the community comes out for the oppressed.
This was a cold blooded murder, how unfortunate that for justice they had to wait, put city on flames and later make announcement of arrest and that too under third degree murder, where this was a clear case of at least second degree with an intent to murder.
What supports intent is the guys plea to let him breathe and that he cannot breathe.
Officer Derik Chauvin has been charged with 3rd degree murder. Well, he could've been charged with 2nd degree murder, but I think he will definitely get convicted for the 3rd degree.
Officer Derik Chauvin has been charged with 3rd degree murder. Well, he could've been charged with 2nd degree murder, but I think he will definitely get convicted for the 3rd degree.
They did that to defuse the tensions. It doesnt change the reality that blacks are being killed in cold blood. For God sake they are being killed because of being black and because of their religious beliefs.
They did that to defuse the tensions. It doesnt change the reality that blacks are being killed in cold blood. For God sake they are being killed because of being black and because of their religious beliefs.
I don't know if the riots will continue or not. I mean it depends on many factors. The National Guard has been deployed in Minnesota today. There are reports that they are using live fire. I don't know whether those reports are authentic or not. It has been confirmed that they're using rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse people. Several shops have been set ablaze by the protestors.
Many non-black people, including White Americans, are participating in the riots. Some people might get satisfied with a 3rd degree murder as proving that it was a 2nd degree murder will be difficult. I personally hope that the riot will continue and it will eventually lead to more chaos in the US. Black people should rise and demand their rights. Will they do that? I don't know, but probably not.
I don't know if the riots will continue or not. I mean it depends on many factors. The National Guard has been deployed in Minnesota today. There are reports that they are using live fire. I don't know whether those reports are authentic or not. It has been confirmed that they're using rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse people. Several shops have been set ablaze by the protestors.
Many non-black people, including White Americans, are participating in the riots. Some people might get satisfied with a 3rd degree murder as proving that it was a 2nd degree murder will be difficult. I personally hope that the riot will continue and it will eventually lead to more chaos in the US. Black people should rise and demand their rights. Will they do that? I don't know, but probably not.
if we learn from past riots like the LA riots in 1992, Crown Heights,Brooklyn in 1991, Ferguson in 2014/2015 and Baltimore 2016 and now I am doubtful Blacks will just chimp out sorry to sound offensive and break stores owned by minority immigrants and things will settle down not optimistic
They are indeed. The city was burning for hours. Moreover Racism in USA is not a new phenomenon, they have been oppressing black people for plenty of reasons mostly because of being Muslims. Now its time for blacks to rise and raise their voice against these racist scums.
These photos capture the stark contrast in police response to the George Floyd protests and the anti-lockdown protests
In Minneapolis, police responded to a protest about police violence with more violence.
A community-wide protest in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was held May 26 after the death of George Floyd.
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In Minneapolis on Tuesday, thousands of people gathered to condemn the police violence against George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man who died Monday after an officer pinned him by the neck with his knee for more than seven minutes. The protest, which included chants of “It could have been me,” was met at times with tear gas and rubber bullets. It’s a response that was incredibly harsh — and one that marks a stark contrast with how law enforcement has reacted to lockdown protests, several of which have included armed white men.
Tuesday’s protest was prompted by officers’ violence toward Floyd, actions that were captured on camera by bystanders who urged the police to stop hurting him. Floyd was arrested in connection with a forgery report on Monday; shortly after, officers pinned him to the ground, with one putting his knee on his neck to keep him down.
Floyd’s death has spurred massive outcry over the police’s excessive use of force during his arrest and the long pattern of police violence that’s resulted in the killing of black men. In Minnesota alone, there have been multiple incidents in recent years that have raised national attention, including the shooting of Philando Castile, who was killed by a police officer during a traffic stop in 2016.
Protesters filled the streets of Minneapolis on May 26, 2020.
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A woman protests outside the Cup Foods in Minneapolis.
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Hundreds of protesters march down Hiawatha Avenue.
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Unlike many officer-involved shootings, though, there have been some swift repercussions to Floyd’s death: The four police officers who were involved in the incident were fired, and the FBI has now opened an investigation. “Being black in America should not be a death sentence,” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said in a statement. Floyd’s family is now calling for the officers to be charged with murder, a sentiment that’s been echoed by advocates around the country.
Yet despite the steps taken toward justice, the treatment of protesters during a Tuesday march in Minneapolis underscored how police continue to use violence against people of color.
There’s a major difference in how unarmed black protesters were treated in Minneapolis, compared to armed white protesters
The protests that took place in Minneapolis over Floyd’s death and those that have occurred in state capitols have many differences — including, in some cases, their size. Still, the contrast in how police reacted to protesters at these respective gatherings was evident, and several journalists and activists have called out the disparity on social media.
Armed protesters demonstrate in an “American Patriot Rally,” organized by Michigan United for Liberty on the steps of the state capitol in Lansing on April 30.
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Hundreds of people including lawmakers take part in a “Reopen Pennsylvania” demonstration in Harrisburg on April 20.
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Protesters try to enter the Michigan House of Representative chamber in Lansing on April 30.
A highly polarised society. I remember how a bunch of rednecks used to defend gun violence and violence against colored people in USA on PDF. It doesn't get worse than this.
The deep state has its work cut out. It likes to create trouble and ignite regime change in other parts of the world. Not realising that payback is a bitch.
Shameful
In my opinion being white or black doesn't matter. It's the feeling of supremacy and entitlement on the basis of race is where things go wrong.
I live in a predominantly white area and we are the only non white family here.
Never had a problem and I get along very well with all my white neighbors.
In my opinion being white or black doesn't matter. It's the feeling of supremacy and entitlement on the basis of race is where things go wrong.
I live in a predominantly white area and we are the only non white family here.
Never had a problem and I get along very well with all my white neighbors.
There is a reason for high police interaction with Blacks:
#1 Demographically they have really high crime rate, mostly Black on Black.
#2 White and Hispanic will avoid calling police unless matter is real serious or a crime.
#3 Whereas Black will call police (90% on fellow blacks) for minor argument or domestic issue.
#4 Blacks perceives Police to be their enemy and instead of cooperating will turn simple interaction into Fight or a passive resistance leading to an arrest.
#5 Non-Blacks respect police authority and will simply cooperate.
Police is not their buddy, high school consular or Dr Phil to sort out their grievance. Police is getting paid to find crime an make arrest. They do this thing every day for 8 to 10 hrs. In many cases, compliance isn’t an option it’s a legal order. They are legally authorized to go one level higher in Use of force.
This is the true colour of american racist society, disgusting
Whats so interesting about the United States is you've got the most powerful country in the world, yet somehow this guy is a national icon over there
America is highly polarized. White superiority complex runs deep. I mean it's only been less than a generation since black people got the right to vote. Just think about that. For hundreds of years, a large portion of the population were kept in poverty with no rights. No generation wealth to pass down to their kids. White Jewish media brainwashed a whole generation of black to look up to degenerates while white elites make legislation that push black further into poverty. Black people have it hard in America. Despite popular black icons and celebrity, regular black folks are struggling.
America is highly polarized. White superiority complex runs deep. I mean it's only been less than a generation since black people got the right to vote. Just think about that. For hundreds of years, a large portion of the population were kept in poverty with no rights. No generation wealth to pass down to their kids. White Jewish media brainwashed a whole generation of black to look up to degenerates while white elites make legislation that push black further into poverty. Black people have it hard in America. Despite popular black icons and celebrity, regular black folks are struggling.
The protestors in the OP's pictures weren't rioting or looting.
#blacklivesmatter #solidarity
I am not black, but I will speak out for black folks. If I don't speak out for black folks now, can they be expected to speak out for me when Chinese are discriminated?
"First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me."
USA is a sh*thole that happened to be also very powerful. Both can go hand in hand. I can't imagine having to live there permanently compared to where I am now.
George in his indomitable style describes the troubles of America, its roots and reasons of the unrest.
The outspoken Scott spoken the slavery, British part in the slavery of the "Africans" and their travels to the new world , i.e. USA under the lock and key as slaves of their masters.
To whom the masters owed no duty of care or wages for their hard work.
Nothing has much changed, the white folks still think the Black Africans are below the standard citizens of the USA. USA which gives "Democracy" and "decency" sermons to the entire world. Attacks, occupy and enslave other nations at it will, but still not accused of genocide and killings of the innocent by his co-criminals in Europe.
The world has to change, no way it can continue like it had been since WWII.
Last 15/20 years I have listen to the "Mantra" in the American and British press "China is the next big problem".
When they mention China as a problem, they mean to their hegemony and conquering of the Planet Earth.
China tells Trump 'don't hide behind Secret Service,' amid reports he retreated to bunker during protests
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Chinese officials and state media needled the Trump administration over race-related protests and looting that have engulfed U.S. cities in recent days, after weathering criticism and threats from Washington over Beijing’s own moves to quell unrest in Hong Kong.
Over the weekend, China’s foreign ministry and state media seized the opportunity to fire back at President Donald Trump. CNN reports that as protesters descended on Washington, Trump was briefly taken to an underground bunker at the White House for his safety.
Chinese propaganda outlets played up scenes from the U.S. of violence, burning buildings, harsh police responses and protesters decrying government as part of a broader narrative that western democracies are regularly plagued by chaos and unrest that would never be permitted in the mainland.
They included foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying, who retweeted U.S. State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus — who had urged people to stand against the Communist Party over its treatment of Hong Kong — and added “I can’t breathe,” some of the last words uttered by Floyd before he died that have become a rallying cry.
Hu Xijin, the editor-in-chief of China’s Communist-controlled Global Times, ridiculed Trump and other senior U.S. politicians for previously encouraging the protests in Hong Kong. He wrote on Twitter:
“Mr President, don’t go hide behind the secret service. Go to talk to the demonstrators seriously. Negotiate with them, just like you urged Beijing to talk to Hong Kong rioters.”
China’s leaders recently moved to impose sweeping new national security legislation on the Asian financial hub. The decision has alarmed foreign governments and prompted the U.S. to threaten retaliation, including Friday’s announcement that it would “begin the process” of eliminating the policy exemptions that allow America to treat Hong Kong differently than the mainland.
Yet as President Donald Trump expressed alarm about the “deeply troubling” situation in Hong Kong, he soon found himself facing similar scenes on the U.S.’s own streets. The U.S. is now struggling to contain widespread protests triggered by outrage over the death of George Floyd, an African-American man who died after a white police officer held him to the ground and pressed a knee into his neck for more than eight minutes.
‘Double standards’
China’s foreign ministry on Monday accused the U.S. of “double standards” in the way it dealt with protests at home and in Hong Kong.
“Why does the U.S. beautify the so-called Hong Kong independence and violent elements as heroes and fighters while it calls its own people protesting against racial discrimination ‘rioters’?” another ministry spokesman, Zhao Lijian, told a daily news briefing in Beijing. “Why does the U.S. point fingers at the constrained law enforcement by Hong Kong police but turn a blind eye to what happens at home while using shooting and even the National Guard against the protesters?”
On Chinese mico-blogging platform Sina Weibo, video clips showing Minneapolis police shooting paint rounds at residents on their porch for violating a curfew went viral in the mainland after being posted by top state media outlets including the People’s Daily newspaper and the Global Times.
By Monday morning, “U.S. National Guard firing into residents homes” was one of the top 10 search topics on the Twitter-like service, and the hashtag “U.S. riot” had a total of 1.36 billion views.
Hua also tweeted a link to a video report on the U.S. violence with the words “THUGS & HEROES HYPOCRISY.” The tweet was a reference to double standards over the Hong Kong protesters, who received praise from U.S. lawmakers as China repeatedly condemned them for acts of vandalism, arson and throwing petrol bombs at police.
“U.S. politicians call riots in other countries ‘a beautiful sight,’ they ignite flames everywhere and wish the world to be in chaos,” state broadcaster CCTV said separately in a commentary Saturday. “But when the minority groups in their own country are fighting for legitimate rights, they cannot wait but to crackdown harshly. Such hypocritical double standards are truly disgusting.”
Hu Xijin of the Global Times added on Twitter:
“I want to ask Speaker Pelosi and Secretary Pompeo: Should Beijing support protests in the US, like you glorified rioters in Hong Kong?” he asked in one message, addressing U.S. Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Secretary of State Michael Pompeo.
In another sarcastic tweet, he wrote “I highly suspect that Hong Kong rioters have infiltrated American states. Attacking police stations, smashing shops, blocking roads, breaking public facilities, these are all routine in their protests. Vicious HK rioters obviously are mastermind of violent protests across the U.S.”
Many times it is due to their criminal behavior and combativeness with police, not all the time but many times. Police in urban areas have a difficult time dealing with these rough criminals who make policing very difficult.
It is easy for you and others to judge them as you are not in their shoes and walking the streets and policing the kinds of people they have to deal with.
And the fascist/white supremacist government of the United States is trying to label the Antifa (United States anti-fascist movement) as a terrorist group.
Somehow, the protesters are 'allowed' to creaete this Choas... and soon you will see new legislations....
Also, it is an election year... and in deeply Polarised society... this is 'Managed Chaos' ...as the State is fully capable of Crushing anything which it deems as a Threat.
I am sorry to disagree with you but perhaps my vantage point is more detached...that of a BemusedObserver of The Momentum of History!
What we see is Perceptin NOT Reality... and what we are seeing in the US Tribalism on streets is nothing but Surface Reality...
Patience and detached observation.... let us see how it unfolds.
Personally, I strongly reject Violence and destruction of Public/Private proterty or violence against innocent.
This isn't the first time we've seen riots, protests and civil disobedience. I think it is much needed in a vibrant democracy. This is a wake up call to our elected representatives, we need to do better. Finally, there is wide spread abuse of the system as well. There have been instances where police officers have constructed brutality with the victim to engineer a civil suit for a fat city/state settlement.
(was this constructed?)
... worked at the same nightclub near Minneapolis’ Third Precinct for a whole year and may have had overlapping shifts, according to the club’s owner, though it’s unclear if the two men knew each other.
Somehow, the protesters are 'allowed' to creaete this Choas... and soon you will see new legislations....
Also, it is an election year... and in deeply Polarised society... this is 'Managed Chaos' ...as the State is fully capable of Crushing anything which it deems as a Threat.
I am sorry to disagree with you but perhaps my vantage point is more detached...that of a BemusedObserver of The Momentum of History!
What we see is Perceptin NOT Reality... and what we are seeing in the US Tribalism on streets is nothing but Surface Reality...
Patience and detached observation.... let us see how it unfolds.
Personally, I strongly reject Violence and destruction of Public/Private proterty or violence against innocent.
I think the Deep State allowed the protests to happen to further discredit Trump. Now that the protests have been allowed to cause sufficient destruction, they will not be stopped by the National Guard and the media will go on full blown attack against Trump claiming that his incompetence created this tragedy. The Deep State wants Trump out because he is reckless and unpredictable even though he is generally compliant. They want someone in there who will just read the script just like past presidents, someone like Biden.
Frustration over Trump’s response to protests, George Floyd’s death
Violent Protests And Looting Rock Cities On The West Coast
Protests over police killings break out in at least 140 US cities
Peaceful George Floyd protests marred by bursts of violence
When Trump was elected the US and Indian members were caught in a conundrum. Trying to make the best of a terrible situation. Pretending that Trump would be their white knight and savior.
Things did not turn out as advertised. Trump has worsened race relations in and outside of the US. Racists feel emboldened. Today various political groups, ideologies and sections of the society are ready to face one another on the streets of America. We are just witnessing a glimpse of how bad things are.
The US deep state needs a foreign war very quickly. Need to unite America before it starts falling apart.
Somehow, the protesters are 'allowed' to creaete this Choas... and soon you will see new legislations....
Also, it is an election year... and in deeply Polarised society... this is 'Managed Chaos' ...as the State is fully capable of Crushing anything which it deems as a Threat.
I am sorry to disagree with you but perhaps my vantage point is more detached...that of a BemusedObserver of The Momentum of History!
What we see is Perceptin NOT Reality... and what we are seeing in the US Tribalism on streets is nothing but Surface Reality...
Patience and detached observation.... let us see how it unfolds.
Personally, I strongly reject Violence and destruction of Public/Private proterty or violence against innocent.
Thanks for the insight Sir, all in all I can say that we must wait and see. I expect much more of this since army and police in USA are vastly fragmented into different groups. USA basically is not based upon a religion nor an specific race, the country is racially, religiously, mentally, ideologically divided and Trump is endorsing violence amongst these different fractions. Social injustice, inequality, high gini coeficient, hit by COVID hence upto 40 million jobless and so on. Not to mention millions homeless. simply put, USA is fked up so badly, put this fked up country under the leadership of a Zionist fascist like Trump, then you'd have interesting predictions.
Even though it's worked so far where they've been deployed, the problem with using the National Guard is they're not geared for riots and violent protest etc. They're armed for a military conflict and their weapons are lethal and only lethal. Whereas riot control units deploy all sorts of non-lethal weaponry even though some of it can be debilitating and cause severe & permanent injuries, they're still non-lethal and the LEOs are, for the most part, trained in these types of situations. The National Guard is a military unit so let's hope they don't get tested where they have to use their only weapons, the M-4 fully automatic!
There doesn't have to be a "religious" angle to a riot for it to become a civil war. I'm surprised that you are American and you don't know about the history of civil wars in the US.
The religious angle exists but not in case of George Floyd assassination. In general USA is an enemy of Islam and Muslims therefore waging endless wars against Muslims. Be it Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Libya etc. As George Bush the drunk piece of crap mentioned crusade before burning Afghanistan.
Good to see how the community comes out for the oppressed.
This was a cold blooded murder, how unfortunate that for justice they had to wait, put city on flames and later make announcement of arrest and that too under third degree murder, where this was a clear case of at least second degree with an intent to murder.
What supports intent is the guys plea to let him breathe and that he cannot breathe.
The religious angle exists but not in case of George Floyd assassination. In general USA is an enemy of Islam and Muslims therefore waging endless wars against Muslims. Be it Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Libya etc. As George Bush the drunk piece of crap mentioned crusade before burning Afghanistan.
But that's irrelevant to the developments in Minnesota.
This can potentially lead to a civil war, but as of now it's only limited riots.
A civil war by definition is when two groups of populations in a country with conflicting interests end up fighting each other.
The chance of that happening in this case is extremely low. Less than 5% in my opinion. Even though I am completely in favor of such a thing happening in the US. It will keep them busy at home and they won't put their nose where it doesn't belong anymore.
