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Mike 03

(16,616 posts)
2. I noted the change, but don't know the reason.
Wed Jul 22, 2020, 03:00 PM
Jul 2020

It might that she wants help, but not the kind of "help" Portland received.

Maybe someone else knows.

Mike 03

(16,616 posts)
3. An article from five hours ago
Wed Jul 22, 2020, 03:04 PM
Jul 2020

Donald Trump will order FBI and DEA surge in Chicago and Albuquerque to tackle violence as mayor Lori Lightfood says 'under NO circumstances' will she allow Portland-style crackdown
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8548867/Chicago-mayor-says-Donald-Trump-WONT-send-Portland-style-150-strong-federal-force.html

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot tweeted she won't let federal troops 'terrorize' the city
But she says she spoke to U.S. attorney who told her FBI, DEA, and ATF would come in to assist the city's anti-crime fight - which she supports

Atticus

(15,124 posts)
4. It seems to me that she is welcoming assistance from IDENTIFIED, LEGITIMATE and
Wed Jul 22, 2020, 03:16 PM
Jul 2020

ACCOUNTABLE law enforcement. She is not ok with the unbadged unidentified camo-clad militia like Trump sent to Portland.

Thekaspervote

(32,755 posts)
5. This!! A world of between what is happening in Portland and having ID'd law enforcement
Wed Jul 22, 2020, 03:55 PM
Jul 2020

To coordinate with city of Chicago police dept

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