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Ulysses Everett McGill
Another horrible aspect of this incident - 2 of the cops were rookies with less than a week on the job. The meathead that killed Floyd was their training officer.
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Another horrible aspect of this incident - 2 of the cops were rookies with less than a week on the job. The meathead that killed Floyd was their training officer.
You literally just confirmed the stereotype. *facepalm*
There is no flagrant abuse. Acts of impunity are in the minority.
It's one twitter account it's not that hard. He is the President. It's not the same as some random from Podunk North Dakota
OrbitalDawn
Ulysses Everett McGill
Redlining is an example of systemic racism, Em. Seriously, read The Color of Law. It's eye-opening.
And where do you think gangsterism comes from? What societal/environmental conditions give rise to an environment that produces gangs? And what produced those societal/environmental conditions?
People often talk about intergenerational wealth and how it helps social mobility. Well, here's a stat that might blow your mind a bit and provide general context.
Black Families In Boston Have Just $8 In Wealth On Average, According To A New Report
Black Bostonians are struggling economically, a new report from the Boston Globe has found. While white households in the Boston area have a median net worth of $247,500, according to data from the Federal Reserve of Boston, Black families in the…
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Redlining is an example of systemic racism, Em. Seriously, read The Color of Law. It's eye-opening.
And where do you think gangsterism comes from? What societal/environmental conditions give rise to an environment that produces gangs? And what produced those societal/environmental conditions?
People often talk about intergenerational wealth and how it helps social mobility. Well, here's a stat that might blow your mind a bit and provide general context.
Black Families In Boston Have Just $8 In Wealth On Average, According To A New Report
Black Bostonians are struggling economically, a new report from the Boston Globe has found. While white households in the Boston area have a median net worth of $247,500, according to data from the Federal Reserve of Boston, Black families in the…www.bustle.com
Redlining was made unlawful in the 1960s.
TysonRoux
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Nation's top military officer apologizes for role in Trump photo op outside church
"My presence in that moment, and in that environment, created a perception of the military involved in domestic politics," Milley said.
Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, apologized Thursday for his role in President Donald Trump's church photo op last week, saying he shouldn't have been at the scene.
"As many of you saw, the result of the photograph of me at Lafayette Square last week, that sparked a national debate about the role of the military in civil society," Milley said in a prerecorded address at a commencement ceremony at the National Defense University in Washington. "I should not have been there. My presence in that moment, and in that environment, created a perception of the military involved in domestic politics."
"As a commissioned, uniformed officer, it was a mistake that I have learned from, and I sincerely hope we all can learn from it," he continued. "We who wear the cloth of our nation come from the people of our nation. And we must hold dear the principle of an apolitical military that is so deeply rooted in the very essence of our Republic. And this is not easy. It takes time and work and effort. But it may be the most important thing each and every one of us does every single day."
Milley's comments come nearly two weeks after the president oversaw a harsh response to peaceful protesters who gathered outside the White House, which was met with condemnation by Democrats, criticism from a handful of Republicans, and pushback from retired military leaders, including Trump's former Defense Secretary James Mattis.
Moments after authorities forcefully cleared the area of protesters, Trump walked with military leaders through from the White House through Lafayette Square to St. John's Episcopal Church, which was damaged by a fire during protests earlier in the week. He stood in front of the church, held up a Bible, and had a few photos taken before returning to the White House. Moments before the crackdown, Trump vowed to use military might to curtail rioting.
"My presence in that moment, and in that environment, created a perception of the military involved in domestic politics," Milley said.
Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, apologized Thursday for his role in President Donald Trump's church photo op last week, saying he shouldn't have been at the scene.
"As many of you saw, the result of the photograph of me at Lafayette Square last week, that sparked a national debate about the role of the military in civil society," Milley said in a prerecorded address at a commencement ceremony at the National Defense University in Washington. "I should not have been there. My presence in that moment, and in that environment, created a perception of the military involved in domestic politics."
"As a commissioned, uniformed officer, it was a mistake that I have learned from, and I sincerely hope we all can learn from it," he continued. "We who wear the cloth of our nation come from the people of our nation. And we must hold dear the principle of an apolitical military that is so deeply rooted in the very essence of our Republic. And this is not easy. It takes time and work and effort. But it may be the most important thing each and every one of us does every single day."
Milley's comments come nearly two weeks after the president oversaw a harsh response to peaceful protesters who gathered outside the White House, which was met with condemnation by Democrats, criticism from a handful of Republicans, and pushback from retired military leaders, including Trump's former Defense Secretary James Mattis.
Moments after authorities forcefully cleared the area of protesters, Trump walked with military leaders through from the White House through Lafayette Square to St. John's Episcopal Church, which was damaged by a fire during protests earlier in the week. He stood in front of the church, held up a Bible, and had a few photos taken before returning to the White House. Moments before the crackdown, Trump vowed to use military might to curtail rioting.
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Nom Chompsky
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you mean michael jordan
NBA legend Jordan donating $100 million to social justice groups
Michael Jordan said on Friday he is making a record $100 million donation to groups fighting for racial equality and social justice amid a wave of protests across the United States.
www.timeslive.co.za
explain? trump is not mentioned in that article
edit: had to look the never trumper thing up, nowhere is mj mentioned in anything related to never trumper. or is this your tds showing.
soros jokes aside, the mj guy actually is giving money to social justards.
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Why do you think the USA has Trump? Because he was so good? Thing is these types don't get it, they never learn.
The Still-Vital Case for Liberalism in a Radical Age
Does the revolution need to involve quite so much canceling?nymag.com
Guy gets fired for pointing out riots decreased the Democratic vote in 1968
And in other news: Cops attack woman, she wants them arrested!!
Haha, this is awesome. It's almost like something out of a show.
OrbitalDawn
Ulysses Everett McGill
I apologise for briefly thinking you might be genuinely interested in exploring the topic.
End racial injustice... and why not abolish prisons altogether? - US activists
As streets fill with protesters calling for an end to racial injustice, police brutality and the mass incarceration of black men, one group of activists is raising the question: why not abolish prisons altogether?
Fulcrum29
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Everything which is achieved there will be applied here.End racial injustice... and why not abolish prisons altogether? - US activists
As streets fill with protesters calling for an end to racial injustice, police brutality and the mass incarceration of black men, one group of activists is raising the question: why not abolish prisons altogether?www.iol.co.za
OrbitalDawn
Ulysses Everett McGill
TysonRoux
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Milley discussed resigning over role in Trump's church photo op
Gen. Mark Milley stayed up late at night after the staged visit reading online criticism of his participation in the June 1 event.
www.nbcnews.com
Milley discussed resigning over role in Trump's church photo op
The Pentagon’s top general discussed resigning amid criticism over his participation in President Donald Trump’s controversial photo op at a Washington church, three defense officials familiar with the matter told NBC News.
Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, apologized over the incident Thursday, saying, "I should not have been there."
The apology came after a tumultuous 10 days for Milley that involved a flash of anger at an Oval Office meeting over the use of active duty troops to quell protests and culminated in him speaking with confidantes about whether he should resign over the staged visit at St. John’s Episcopal Church, the officials said.
The events began on the morning of June 1 following a night of violent protests and looting in Washington that left the historic St. John’s church damaged and national monuments covered in graffiti.
OrbitalDawn
Ulysses Everett McGill
Useful rejoiner for the 'muh crime rates' folks.
A look at the findings of 160+ studies into racial bias in the criminal justice system.
Even controlling for crime rates, class and income, racial bias infects every nook and cranny of our courts, prisons, jails and police stations
A look at the findings of 160+ studies into racial bias in the criminal justice system.
Even controlling for crime rates, class and income, racial bias infects every nook and cranny of our courts, prisons, jails and police stations
OrbitalDawn
Ulysses Everett McGill
I mean, lol.
www.politico.com
Police lounged in Bobby Rush’s office while Chicago’s South Side was looted
As many as 13 officers broke into the congressman’s campaign office while nearby businesses were vandalized in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
www.politico.com
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Funny the way the mind works, sometimes perversely ...I mean, lol.
Police lounged in Bobby Rush’s office while Chicago’s South Side was looted
As many as 13 officers broke into the congressman’s campaign office while nearby businesses were vandalized in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
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