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HotTeaBag

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29. Link and quote to what your asking for is, as you know not possible because it's disingenuous
Wed Jul 22, 2020, 11:59 AM
Jul 2020

and you're well aware of that so, back to reality - here's what she said:


"Lightfoot said she expects Chicago will receive resources that will plug into existing federal agencies that already work with the city, including the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives".


https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-police-dhs-trump-lightfoot-20200721-6376thfgdfcxvickrnernzt27i-story.html


And the 12 newly dead are not anecdotal - they're 12 more dead to add to the over 300 who've already been killed:

Six months into the year, 329 people have been killed in Chicago, an increase of about 34% from the 246 homicides during the same period last year, according to police. Shootings in that period rose by about 42%, from 978 in 2019 to 1384 in 2020.

Shootings across the city increased by 75% last month alone, with 424 shootings in June 2020 compared to 242 in June 2019, according to police statistics. Murders in Chicago rose by 78%, with 89 reported in June 2020 compared to 50 in the same month last year.

In June, the city saw its highest number of gun violence victims in a single weekend this year.

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-murders-and-shootings-up-overall-crime-down-halfway-through-2020-police-say/2298155/



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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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