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romanic

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146. Im beginning to think

Tue Apr 28, 2015, 01:20 AM

Apr 2015

Some just want the cycle to repeat so more misery and unrest can happen in another city; after all the outrage must go on.

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They are not THUGS! [View all] SoLeftIAmRight Apr 2015 OP

K&R HipChick Apr 2015 #1

The real thugs are those dirty cops who murder with impunity meow2u3 Apr 2015 #2

+1 951-Riverside Apr 2015 #3

How about the cops AND the looters? Ex Lurker Apr 2015 #139

Would you put someone who steals your TV on a par with someone who kills your loved one? merrily Apr 2015 #153

Agreed abusive murdering psychopath cops ugh. undergroundpanther Apr 2015 #157

Without a doubt madokie Apr 2015 #182

K&R marym625 Apr 2015 #4

Some of the young people are leaving stored with bags full of stuff. RandySF Apr 2015 #5

Almost as sad as... SoLeftIAmRight Apr 2015 #6

Some of their sons, fathers, jen63 Apr 2015 #9

Thieves realFedUp Apr 2015 #19

Good. morningfog Apr 2015 #10

Post removed Post removed Apr 2015 #81

Wall St pulled off some serious looting, and were rewarded. sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #116

^^^this^^^ When the 1% loots your retirement funds it's normal operations. L0oniX Apr 2015 #130

If this is the best way they express the reality of their lives... ram2008 Apr 2015 #7

Many in this generation are doomed SoLeftIAmRight Apr 2015 #17

Robbing a CVS and cutting fire hoses don't accomplish anything ram2008 Apr 2015 #20

I will be waiting to here from you SoLeftIAmRight Apr 2015 #24

"lowlifes destroying their own community" < Bank$ters.n/t jtuck004 Apr 2015 #88

WELL SAID redruddyred Apr 2015 #111

I'm all for putting criminals down.... Oktober Apr 2015 #33

This message was self-deleted by its author 840high Apr 2015 #137

Those young people are NOT apart of the protest. romanic Apr 2015 #8

They are part of the protest. morningfog Apr 2015 #11

Right-wingers and racists romanic Apr 2015 #15

And foolish people. elleng Apr 2015 #47

Two sides of the same coin. You say lumping, I say morningfog Apr 2015 #101

So why do they break windows of regular cars and stores? Reter Apr 2015 #85

Because they are angry. morningfog Apr 2015 #99

Yeah, that Ford Taurus had it comin' CAG Apr 2015 #102

Like I give a shit what the Kochs think. morningfog Apr 2015 #103

You should care; they'll parlay all of this into more repug control of CAG Apr 2015 #104

I don't care. morningfog Apr 2015 #105

My political comfort? The more the repugs control things, the more we will see CAG Apr 2015 #109

Im beginning to think romanic Apr 2015 #146

No it is not kacekwl Apr 2015 #113

Silliness. morningfog Apr 2015 #114

What silly kacekwl Apr 2015 #133

I hate the kochs undergroundpanther Apr 2015 #165

This is nothing new...I was watching TV this morning and thinking of the violence during CTyankee Apr 2015 #176

CNN just reported on social media comments that were alleging that ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2015 #107

In part, I agree. In part, this is something like saying women should dress more modestly so they merrily Apr 2015 #154

No truer words said undergroundpanther Apr 2015 #162

They are not shitheads undergroundpanther Apr 2015 #163

But, they're "brave" thieves and losers and arsonists VScott Apr 2015 #12

Not only that, they are prevent fire engines from putting out the fires. Brilliant. Those looters still_one Apr 2015 #158

Right. Thank you. elleng Apr 2015 #43

Burning down a store and stealing its merchandise is "brave"? n/t BlueStater Apr 2015 #13

living in that are is brave SoLeftIAmRight Apr 2015 #48

They are criminals realFedUp Apr 2015 #14

If you are not part of the solution... SoLeftIAmRight Apr 2015 #30

You are actually funny. cwydro Apr 2015 #35

Post removed Post removed Apr 2015 #38

Bless your heart. cwydro Apr 2015 #56

Maybe you should be more clear? realFedUp Apr 2015 #63

My, my, GGJohn Apr 2015 #71

Thanks GG. cwydro Apr 2015 #84

I didn't alert either, GGJohn Apr 2015 #89

Yes, the motive is flame bait, and maybe there is more to the name than meets the eye. still_one Apr 2015 #159

R u kidding me? realFedUp Apr 2015 #39

Or at least share with everyone what he is on still_one Apr 2015 #160

Dont worry, there are more good people than bad...we got your back NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #52

Is burning down a building a better solution. Travis_0004 Apr 2015 #55

I don't know. safeinOhio Apr 2015 #68

Once more - what have you done? 840high Apr 2015 #140

yes, this is how we have set up our justice system. redruddyred Apr 2015 #115

I'm sorry. Texasgal Apr 2015 #16

And Doing Nothing After Innocent Person After Yallow Apr 2015 #118

Oh, well then, I guess this makes alright for these criminals to riot/loot/destroy. GGJohn Apr 2015 #129

The British Called Us Worse Yallow Apr 2015 #147

Of course. This whole thread is flame bait still_one Apr 2015 #161

Given they disregarded the requests of the family Mike Daniels Apr 2015 #18

What else is the family to say? SoLeftIAmRight Apr 2015 #23

I'll take the family at their word. Mike Daniels Apr 2015 #40

I am sure that I was not being literal SoLeftIAmRight Apr 2015 #42

The thugs are the ones madokie Apr 2015 #21

No sympathy for the looters from me. They are as bad as the police who killed Grey. muntrv Apr 2015 #22

By the sounds of many posters here,... BlueStater Apr 2015 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author Mike Daniels Apr 2015 #45

it's called a lack of critical thinking skills Skittles Apr 2015 #110

In the words of Alfred, "some men just want to watch the world burn." Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #181

Post removed Post removed Apr 2015 #65

Who did looters kill? merrily Apr 2015 #152

The white privilege group wont ever get it, they live lives of privilege and refuse to see. NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #26

Privilege blinds undergroundpanther Apr 2015 #169

We all got to see the "brave young people" cwydro Apr 2015 #27

and you sit at your computer while the problems of our world build higher and higher SoLeftIAmRight Apr 2015 #29

I'm sorry, did you forget the point of the thread? cwydro Apr 2015 #32

Do you want to hear some wise words? SoLeftIAmRight Apr 2015 #36

Oh dear. nt cwydro Apr 2015 #37

probably does require bravery tho redruddyred Apr 2015 #119

That's not bravery, GGJohn Apr 2015 #126

requires nerves of steel to know the consequences but do it anyhow. redruddyred Apr 2015 #177

Nerves of steel? GGJohn Apr 2015 #179

wasn't referring necessarily to baltimore. nt redruddyred Apr 2015 #184

Let's hope for the full Dresden then. The bigger the better! Throd Apr 2015 #34

You definitely have to be clear about when it is sarcasm, especially reading some of the posts still_one Apr 2015 #164

Same thing you're doing, sitting at your computer posting nonsense. GGJohn Apr 2015 #73

What have you done? 840high Apr 2015 #141

How many of those young black men hope for athletic scholarships? realFedUp Apr 2015 #28

Yeah, because black men can't go to college without it being for athletics. F4lconF16 Apr 2015 #66

Get real. From a poor 840high Apr 2015 #143

Bull... Fucking... Shit... Oktober Apr 2015 #31

Yes, let's give them a medal for arson, assault, and theft. Vattel Apr 2015 #41

Sorry but rioting and looting is wrong. hrmjustin Apr 2015 #44

yes - it is wrong SoLeftIAmRight Apr 2015 #50

As do you. hrmjustin Apr 2015 #53

I sure would not be throwing rock at pigs SoLeftIAmRight Apr 2015 #57

ok. hrmjustin Apr 2015 #59

And what are you doing at your computer? romanic Apr 2015 #54

Looking for Florida property about 30 feet above current sea level. SoLeftIAmRight Apr 2015 #62

That doesn't seem very brave. Marengo Apr 2015 #86

Good for you. romanic Apr 2015 #144

LOL, you are really pretty clueless. When tomorrow, citizens without transportation.... Logical Apr 2015 #79

big jump from my point SoLeftIAmRight Apr 2015 #83

sorry, bullocks and by conflating the looters and burners with the thousands who cali Apr 2015 #46

you would not walk those streets at night SoLeftIAmRight Apr 2015 #51

You try living with what I live with cali Apr 2015 #60

I am so sorry cali. hrmjustin Apr 2015 #61

thanks cali Apr 2015 #64

Can they control it? hrmjustin Apr 2015 #67

not so much cali Apr 2015 #69

You are in my thoughts and prayers. hrmjustin Apr 2015 #72

you are so kind. thanks cali Apr 2015 #76

So sorry about your plight cali. GGJohn Apr 2015 #75

thanks so much, john cali Apr 2015 #77

Cali - dmr Apr 2015 #100

you attacked me knowing nothing about me. I responded. you ran away. YOU cali Apr 2015 #95

He can't answer you cali, GGJohn Apr 2015 #96

good cali Apr 2015 #97

That is the problem that a few cannot seem to understand still_one Apr 2015 #167

Yes they are n/t doc03 Apr 2015 #49

People breaking the law are not the demonstrators. Maryland applegrove Apr 2015 #58

And Peaceful Protesting Changes Sooooooo Much Yallow Apr 2015 #121

"brave young people who see clearly ..." shireen Apr 2015 #70

They're thugs. nt donco Apr 2015 #74

You Ever Been Beaten By Police Donco? Yallow Apr 2015 #123

I have, and it still doesn't change the fact that GGJohn Apr 2015 #127

After Their Families Have Been Yallow Apr 2015 #148

Wow, well the life long resident of Baltimore who is also the black female mayor disagrees with you. Logical Apr 2015 #78

As does the 70-odd year old black veteran (Robert Valentine) interviewed on CNN brooklynite Apr 2015 #82

This message was self-deleted by its author Logical Apr 2015 #87

Ummmm, I think he was agreeing with you. eom. GGJohn Apr 2015 #92

Riots and looting are a symptom . . . markpkessinger Apr 2015 #80

Astute comment. VespertineIconoclast Apr 2015 #135

Violence... Mike Nelson Apr 2015 #90

...and let's hope... Mike Nelson Apr 2015 #91

And Peaceful Protesting Is? Yallow Apr 2015 #124

Yes, it is. GGJohn Apr 2015 #132

So Peaceful Protesting Is The Solution? Yallow Apr 2015 #149

Well, the mayor of that fair city disagrees with you. Yo_Mama Apr 2015 #93

Lack of hope Mira Apr 2015 #94

Those white cops were caught on video killing Gray. And then the Mayor says, . . . Major Hogwash Apr 2015 #98

Exactly Yallow Apr 2015 #125

Agreed. We are hearing another well worn police phrase here. "Out of town adgitators who are jwirr Apr 2015 #106

This guy is. SMC22307 Apr 2015 #108

I agree, but I think the argument is redruddyred Apr 2015 #117

I'm mad, too. SMC22307 Apr 2015 #122

What Have They Got To Lose? Yallow Apr 2015 #128

Yeah, and looting and destroying your own neighborhood just GGJohn Apr 2015 #134

What have they got to gain? SMC22307 Apr 2015 #136

What If It Was Beverly Hills That Burned Yallow Apr 2015 #150

I will say this redruddyred Apr 2015 #178

They may not be thugs but they are definitely a bunch of idiots Catherine Vincent Apr 2015 #112

I understand it, too� MrMickeysMom Apr 2015 #120

You Can Show Up Anywhere You Want Yallow Apr 2015 #131

lootocracy... MrMickeysMom Apr 2015 #172

Perhaps you missed the young African American man being interviewed on MSNBC Ex Lurker Apr 2015 #138

I agree with you! akbacchus_BC Apr 2015 #142

We Know Who The Enemy Is Yallow Apr 2015 #151

Not really, they are the bottom feeders akbacchus_BC Apr 2015 #156

The looters and rioters are thugs NobodyHere Apr 2015 #145

You should not be on here! akbacchus_BC Apr 2015 #155

Who are you to tell people who should or should NOT be here, and because they have a low post somehow still_one Apr 2015 #168

WTF? Not everyone is able to post here 24/7. grossproffit Apr 2015 #170

I would aasume most people were rioting for free shit Travis_0004 Apr 2015 #171

And who the fuck are you to say who shouldn't be here? GGJohn Apr 2015 #175

Hey, You don't get to tell people what they can or cannot post. cwydro Apr 2015 #183

Wow GusBob Apr 2015 #185

Yes, all those participating in the looting and rioting are THUGS. Lil Missy Apr 2015 #166

No--they're thugs. Red Knight Apr 2015 #173

brave ? throwing liquor bottles at firemmen ? NM_Birder Apr 2015 #174

the ones I saw last night were absolutely THUGS - vandals, thieves and THUGS DrDan Apr 2015 #180