Republicans: continued

[Cunt]

Is there anyone that truly believes that this was not an organized event? How much do you think it would cost for communications and travel and manpower for an event like this. Who’s money is behind it?

[Cunt]

https://twitter.com/TammyBatchelor4/sta ... 9942453248
This vid looks like a pallet of bricks. Probably just a coincidence though.

[pErvinalia]

George Floyd protests: Misleading footage and conspiracy theories spread online

Protests sparked by the death in police custody of African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis have spread across the US and to other countries. They've been documented in videos, images and posts on social media.

But some of these aren't what they claim to be. The BBC's anti-disinformation team has been tracking misleading videos and conspiracy theories about the protests, which have been circulating online.

So, here's what to look out for - and avoid - on your social media feeds.

'Brick' videos investigated
Rumours that the protests have been set up with potential projectiles handed out to agitators have gained traction, with thousands of posts referencing "bricks" on social media.

Several videos that show piles of bricks along with claims that they were planted by police or the government have been watched by millions of people.


Other posts pin the blame on Antifa - the left-wing group President Trump has accused of promoting the disturbances.

However, there's no evidence so far to suggest foul play, nor that the protests have been somehow pre-planned.



Most of the videos and images we've seen don't look particularly suspicious - it's not uncommon to see piles of bricks near building sites.

Responding to a video suggesting bricks had been placed to escalate protests, San Francisco police said on Twitter "pallets are affiliated with a construction site and (we) have contacted the contractor to have them removed."

Another viral video from Fayetteville, North Carolina that has racked up over a million views shows a pile of bricks in the vicinity of protests as a man says there is "no construction" site in the area.

We've been able to geolocate the video and found images from 24 May with the same pile of bricks in the same place, long before any protests took place.

https://www.bbc.com/news/52877751

What do you know.. Cunt's wrong again.

[Hermit]

"Police Are Seen Planting Bricks for Outside Agitators To Use To Incite A Riot During Protests"



No, they're not.

Another debunking of "planted bricks".

[rainbow]

https://twitter.com/TammyBatchelor4/sta ... 9942453248
This vid looks like a pallet of bricks. Probably just a coincidence though.

...so we have a pallet of bricks that has been at the side of the road.

Yet we didn't have a riot. The coincidence is quite staggering.

[JimC]

Perhaps I'm not muscly enough, but bricks are rather heavy and unwieldy to be thrown any distance. Surely a fist-sized stone would be more effective...

[Hermit]

Perhaps I'm not muscly enough, but bricks are rather heavy and unwieldy to be thrown any distance. Surely a fist-sized stone would be more effective...

You missed the purpose of the bricks. They are for looting shops. You stand right in front of a shop window, throw the brick against its glass windows and commence looting.

Oh. Wait. No shops near those brick pallets either. Well, back to fist-sized stones it is then.

[pErvinalia]

I believe each pallet of bricks comes with a cold chisel and a hammer, so that fist-sized pieces can be obtained.

[Cunt]

Funny enough, the stories about staging riot equipment seems to split along party lines.

Kind of like how different stories about these groups will call them 'protesters' or 'rioters' depending on the political slant of the 'journalist'.

[L'Emmerdeur]

The 'story' about some conspiracy to deliver pallets of bricks appears to be hogwash, but it clearly delights you.

I think you're correct regarding how the demonstrations are portrayed. It does appear mostly dependent upon the bias of the media outlet. To me it's pretty clear--there have been demonstrations that have been largely peaceful, with some fringe elements engaging in destruction and looting. There have also been some instances when what was going on was pretty much entirely destruction and looting. The description of these incidents will accurately reflect the difference, if there is any journalistic integrity.

[L'Emmerdeur]

Baby steps for the Republican Party:

'"One Racist Down. Hundreds in Office to Go": Applause as Bigot Steve King Ousted in Iowa Primary'

While acknowledging that the important work of ridding Congress of racist lawmakers is far from finished, progressives celebrated the ouster of white supremacist Rep. Steve King in Iowa's Republican primary Tuesday as a significant victory and a step in the right direction.

King's defeat at the hands of conservative Iowa state Sen. Randy Feenstra—which came amid a backdrop of a nationwide uprising against police brutality and racial injustice—brings to an end an 18-year congressional career during which King compiled a long record of bigoted remarks and policy proposals. But it wasn't until last year, when King openly questioned why white supremacy is considered offensive, that the House Republican leadership finally stripped him of his committee assignments.

"Goodbye, Rep. Steve King. You are certainly not the only white supremacist in federal government, but you were among the most prominent," said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.). "It's a shame Republicans held you up as long as they did."

Progressive radio host Benjamin Dixon echoed that sentiment, tweeting: "One racist down. Hundreds in office to go."

[Cunt]

The description of these incidents will accurately reflect the difference, if there is any journalistic integrity.

There isn't.

There are people telling stories who are biased, and people who say they are not.

There are people who are no fucking good at hiding their bias, and people who are highly skilled at hiding their bias.

[BarnettNewman]

Funny enough, the stories about staging riot equipment seems to split along party lines.

Kind of like how different stories about these groups will call them 'protesters' or 'rioters' depending on the political slant of the 'journalist'.

Yes, it’s almost like it’s bullshit from any direction.


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[JimC]

Perhaps I'm not muscly enough, but bricks are rather heavy and unwieldy to be thrown any distance. Surely a fist-sized stone would be more effective...

You missed the purpose of the bricks. They are for looting shops. You stand right in front of a shop window, throw the brick against its glass windows and commence looting.

I bow to your superior knowledge and evident skills in looting shops.

[blindfaith]

Here is Hermit on his last attempt