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BobTheSubgenius

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23. To see such a tragedy...an averted travesty...been seen as an opportunity to apply some realpolitik?

Reply to USAFRetired_Liberal (Original post)

Wed Apr 21, 2021, 11:31 AM

Apr 2021

I'd have said "Unbelievable," at one time, but at some point in the near-past, it has become incredibly believable. The ruination of a fair number of lives, one death and millions and millions of dollars wasted, all for a couple of photo ops and a sound bite or two?

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Conservatives wanted a not guilty verdict for this reason [View all] USAFRetired_Liberal Apr 2021 OP

No doubt! redstatebluegirl Apr 2021 #1

They forgot Diamond_Dog Apr 2021 #2

Shh! We're not supposed to notice or remember that. 2naSalit Apr 2021 #5

That and Sunsky Apr 2021 #3

Yeah, it is both reasons for sure...nt Wounded Bear Apr 2021 #7

Yup. 2naSalit Apr 2021 #4

You got that right... FarPoint Apr 2021 #6

Exactly jonstl08 Apr 2021 #8

Mostly the christofascists just like the idea of cops being able to murder people they hate. Thomas Hurt Apr 2021 #9

Well, at that Right-Wing Nut Job site MissMillie Apr 2021 #10

I'm surprised agent provocateurs weren't out in force last night ... Auggie Apr 2021 #11

They come with the riot squad Mopar151 Apr 2021 #30

Hell, I saw where even Mark Levin said he was guilty! oldsoftie Apr 2021 #12

Their tears last night were hilarious, as they realized they weren't going to bullwinkle428 Apr 2021 #13

Indeed. n/t PatrickforB Apr 2021 #14

Spot on USAFRetired_Liberal. nt iluvtennis Apr 2021 #15

Roger THAT! usaf-vet Apr 2021 #22

Very true texasfiddler Apr 2021 #16

reactionary xenophobes Claire Oh Nette Apr 2021 #27

"Biden wanted riots." That was one Reich-Wing take. CaptainTruth Apr 2021 #17

Unfortunately for them... tecelote Apr 2021 #18

Maybe, but that's not the only reason WestMichRad Apr 2021 #19

Bingo! Downtown Hound Apr 2021 #35

You are exactly correct. OldBaldy1701E Apr 2021 #37

At least the Rat F**ker Republicans did. Baked Potato Apr 2021 #20

Yep....and honestly I think they, ie oathkeepers, etc. are behind city vandalism.... Chakaconcarne Apr 2021 #21

This Claire Oh Nette Apr 2021 #25

To see such a tragedy...an averted travesty...been seen as an opportunity to apply some realpolitik? BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #23

Marji Taylor Gangrene would have been ecstatic if riots started with a not guilty,.... magicarpet Apr 2021 #24

Conservatives in general are NOT patriots. joshcryer Apr 2021 #26

To a Con: Police Good. POC BAD. It's this simple. Tommymac Apr 2021 #28

Absolutely, plus they love to see cops murder us black folk. It is their cowardly form of beginning Celerity Apr 2021 #29

Best be careful what they ask for. Roc2020 Apr 2021 #38

"1) Wealth for the wealthy; 2) Power for the powerful; lastlib Apr 2021 #31

In other words they are BLM baiters. applegrove Apr 2021 #32

They're going to focus on past riots and the ones happening in Oregon now SunImp Apr 2021 #33

That sounds 100% spot on. I saw some clips online of "poor" Ben Cuckpiro Carlitos Brigante Apr 2021 #34

Very good analysis Escurumbele Apr 2021 #36

also they're racist. barbtries Apr 2021 #39

Conservatives are the Epitome of Evil...JMO Deuce Apr 2021 #40