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That would be inconsistent with her recent statements; I'm guessing you mis-heard, lagomorph777 Jul 2020 #1
I think it is more she can't stop it than welcomes it. Demsrule86 Jul 2020 #49
President Trump to deploy federal agents to Chicago as part of anti-violence effort; Mayor Lightfoot spanone Jul 2020 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author sunonmars Jul 2020 #4
Well, she struck a deal that will hopefully work. If they break it, Hortensis Jul 2020 #19
15 were shot, a couple are critical. nt Mosby Jul 2020 #34
Thanks for the correction. Too many deaths without assuming more. Hortensis Jul 2020 #39
They must have been armed to the teeth Mosby Jul 2020 #41
Yes. Terrible. Hortensis Jul 2020 #42
So she's taking Chumpy's word he won't target citizens? MoonRiver Jul 2020 #5
Uh, how's this stupid? zaj Jul 2020 #14
She's playing it smart StarfishSaver Jul 2020 #35
hey, she "got assurances from the federal government", ya know? 0rganism Jul 2020 #38
This message was self-deleted by its author sunonmars Jul 2020 #3
He probably found legal authority under an emergency statute ucrdem Jul 2020 #6
You could be right. FM123 Jul 2020 #7
Yep. ucrdem Jul 2020 #9
I am hearing get away with it because of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 LizBeth Jul 2020 #21
!!! North Shore Chicago Jul 2020 #8
Chicago is a total shit show right now. Ace Rothstein Jul 2020 #10
This message was self-deleted by its author sunonmars Jul 2020 #11
Needs something more than *just* the police it seems. HotTeaBag Jul 2020 #18
Police can handle situation just fine using data not anecdotes uponit7771 Jul 2020 #24
That doesn't seem to be the case and hasn't been the case for years. HotTeaBag Jul 2020 #26
Link and quote Lightfoot welcoming Trump's Portland like goon squads? Tia...my understanding is uponit7771 Jul 2020 #27
Link and quote to what your asking for is, as you know not possible because it's disingenuous HotTeaBag Jul 2020 #29
K, so it goes without saying that Trump's goon squads aren't welcomed ... uponit7771 Jul 2020 #30
No, she is welcoming federal help because her very own police force HotTeaBag Jul 2020 #31
Post removed Post removed Jul 2020 #44
Cities have been asking for help from the federal government. StarfishSaver Jul 2020 #36
Goons and federal help are two different groups, the OP is about Trumps goons mayors welcome uponit7771 Jul 2020 #48
Mayor Lightfoot hasn't invited nor is she likely to welcome "Trump's goons" StarfishSaver Jul 2020 #51
100% agreement as stated. Chicago has been wracked with violence Hortensis Jul 2020 #28
That's horrible but that's not data, there's no call for feds help in Chicago uponit7771 Jul 2020 #23
Get it together, people-- the day after that funeral shooting the Mayor of Chicago cannot refuse... TreasonousBastard Jul 2020 #12
Years Ago, Sir The Magistrate Jul 2020 #16
This is a smart move by the Mayor StarfishSaver Jul 2020 #40
This message was self-deleted by its author sunonmars Jul 2020 #47
DHS is so concerned about . . Iliyah Jul 2020 #13
"At least 15 people shot in exchange of gunfire at funeral in Gresham neighborhood on South Side" brooklynite Jul 2020 #15
And once they get their foot in the door... Talitha Jul 2020 #17
Right!!!! uponit7771 Jul 2020 #25
+1 jalan48 Jul 2020 #32
Yeah, that's what worries me about this, too. GoCubsGo Jul 2020 #45
This message was self-deleted by its author sunonmars Jul 2020 #46
yep triron Jul 2020 #50
I'm sorry to hear this..absolutely no good will come of it Thekaspervote Jul 2020 #20
What alternative solution do you propose? StarfishSaver Jul 2020 #37
As much as it may be needed, I am afraid this validate Trump and his action and stops Mayors and gov LizBeth Jul 2020 #22
Yes, it is a very slippery slope. MoonRiver Jul 2020 #33
This message was self-deleted by its author sunonmars Jul 2020 #43
I'm quite certain Mayor Lightfood is just as woke and more capable and knowledgeable about this StarfishSaver Jul 2020 #54
A lot of that seems to surface close to an election. triron Jul 2020 #57
I wonder what it takes to convince some young kids not to settle differences with lethal weapons. Blue_true Jul 2020 #52
Food in the tummy, love in the home, clothes on their back. Ya. Lol. I do not know what Trumps army LizBeth Jul 2020 #58
***WARNING*** Trump Goons and "Federal Help" are ... NOT ... the same thing uponit7771 Jul 2020 #53
Thank you. StarfishSaver Jul 2020 #55
This is what she can exppect: triron Jul 2020 #56
It's so disgusting reading the tweets in response. Nevilledog Jul 2020 #59
How can this be? triron Jul 2020 #60
I know, I know. Nevilledog Jul 2020 #61
MSNBC just reported the opposite? kentuck Jul 2020 #62
Changed her mind?? MoonRiver Jul 2020 #63
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