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CaliforniaPeggy

(156,378 posts) Wed Jan 6, 2021, 06:17 PM Jan 2021

One announcer on MSNBC wondered why the different treatment of protestors. [View all]

These rioters are white. No people of color, no BLM folk.

The others that we've seen on other occasions? Black.

The actions today are because of White Male Privilege.

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One announcer on MSNBC wondered why the different treatment of protestors. [View all] CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2021 OP

Joy Reid is on now, with a most righteous rant about this. Irish_Dem Jan 2021 #1

Plus, how many in law enforcement would be on the other side of the line on their day off? NightWatcher Jan 2021 #2

Yes but even more specific Right Wing White Male ... jimlup Jan 2021 #3

Definitely! My parents wouldn't let me go at ? 16 electric_blue68 Jan 2021 #8

I've been to DC for several anti-war protests and ... jimlup Jan 2021 #10

I ended up doing all my anti-Vietnam War protesting... electric_blue68 Jan 2021 #11

Imagine if thousands of armed black men stormed the Capitol. yardwork Jan 2021 #4

Kick dalton99a Jan 2021 #5

it sure is and it is sickening to see. we are in dire needs of massive reform in our LE Vivienne235729 Jan 2021 #6

Thanks for all your comments and recs! Absolutely right, all of you. CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2021 #7

Thank You CaliforniaPeggy!!!! spanone Jan 2021 #9

Perfectly stated, my dear CaliforniaPeggy! mtnsnake Jan 2021 #12

Well duh gratuitous Jan 2021 #13

I thought my post would be useful to start some discussion. CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2021 #14