Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
1773 colonial times, the colonist had no say or voice in the Kings beachbumbob Jun 2020 #1
How was the Boston Tea Party not looting and rioting? backscatter712 Jun 2020 #3
it just gets more obvious.. stillcool Jun 2020 #9
The looting makes those in power (and privileged sypathizers) uncomfortable. Progressive Law Jun 2020 #17
If they threw the tea into the harbor, is that looting? JustABozoOnThisBus Jun 2020 #20
The Boston Tea Party was a targetted protest ripcord Jun 2020 #40
Because it isn't rational minds making these arguments Devil Child Jun 2020 #50
Really? PTWB Jun 2020 #4
Except, OP is not equating unfair taxation w/o representation to looting/rioting. Progressive Law Jun 2020 #16
Hmph. History repeats itself . . . again. OneBro Jun 2020 #2
Though my favorite example is Stonewall. backscatter712 Jun 2020 #5
It's more than just property damage customerserviceguy Jun 2020 #6
Until black men are given equal protection and representation by our society and our government PTWB Jun 2020 #7
And when you make suburbanites uncomfortable customerserviceguy Jun 2020 #10
Many of the suburbanites who are uncomfortable with looting StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #21
Tear up the Capitol, police stations, city halls, etc., if you must, but what did this accomplish? Hoyt Jun 2020 #8
+1 DashOneBravo Jun 2020 #27
This message was self-deleted by its author DashOneBravo Jun 2020 #28
Yep throwing tea into a harbor is just like rioting looting jmg257 Jun 2020 #11
Umm... Read what you just wrote again... backscatter712 Jun 2020 #14
This message was self-deleted by its author jmg257 Jun 2020 #19
When WE do it, we're protesting. When THEY do it, they're rioting StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #24
Or World Champions! jmg257 Jun 2020 #26
Boom StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #30
Cheers!, jmg257 Jun 2020 #31
The Boston Tea Party was specific, targeted and limited Ex Lurker Jun 2020 #12
Freedom is "untidy", Crunchy Frog Jun 2020 #13
Sorry judeling Jun 2020 #15
Hmmm PTWB Jun 2020 #18
People Die defending sacred texts, sacred places, lifes work and livelyhoods, we call it noble judeling Jun 2020 #22
Hmmm PTWB Jun 2020 #25
Exactly. We need to address the police brutality and systemic racism. backscatter712 Jun 2020 #33
So have you offered up your car or stuff yet? EllieBC Jun 2020 #23
the hypocrisy is staggering Skittles Jun 2020 #45
They are the very privilege they despise. EllieBC Jun 2020 #47
agreed Skittles Jun 2020 #48
In my city we're talking about small businesses, owned by liberals, milestogo Jun 2020 #29
Were any farmers or workers hurt by the destruction of the tea in the Boston tea party? PTWB Jun 2020 #32
The ships involved lost their entire cargo. backscatter712 Jun 2020 #34
The context is 2020 and you evaded my question. milestogo Jun 2020 #37
The context is 2020 and we are still dealing with this shit. PTWB Jun 2020 #38
it doesn't. It's a symptom.. stillcool Jun 2020 #36
Property damage and violence have often brought about positive change. SideStep Jun 2020 #35
A 105-year-old furniture store was damaged in downtown Raleigh. SMC22307 Jun 2020 #39
Their story is very sympathetic. PTWB Jun 2020 #42
You want to get more people on board with the cause? SMC22307 Jun 2020 #46
Hey, have you set your car on fire yet? mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2020 #41
Going back 200 years black folks... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2020 #43
I have three questions for you... PTWB Jun 2020 #44
I have some answers discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2020 #49
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»So many people are upset ...»Reply #31