Is Free Speech Under Attack in this Country?
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zitothebrave
Connoisseur of Minors
That's literally what happened. I know about the IG report, I found the article I'm sure you read to get that tweet.
It's ironic when the right chooses to believe the IG report and Capital Police.
https://nypost.com/2020/06/08/ag-wi...cision-to-clear-protesters-at-lafayette-park/
Again, anyone who can read between the lines knew what was happening. Barr knew it, and now we've heard several different reasons from Capital Police as to why it was done. Almost like their covering their asses.
nsacpi
Expects Yuge Games
The language coming from very poorly chosen one and his minions last summer was about "dominating the battlespace." They had no respect for the people out there seeking to exercise their freedoms of expression and assembly. Their strong preference was to try to lump the vast majority of people peacefully demonstrating with those acting up in a violent and illegal way. That strategy of confounding peaceful protest for violent criminal actions continues to be adopted by various people even now.
nsacpi
Expects Yuge Games
Of course, unlike some around here, many of the people involved in the events of that day understood that they had transgressed against something fundamental to Americans (most Americans). Sadly there are some among us who approve of such actions. Not surprising considering the contempt they have expressed for people who simply disagree with them about various issues.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/t...-role-in-lafayette-square-debacle/ar-BB15lO5x
It wasn't long before key officials involved in the debacle took steps to distance themselves from the scandal. Attorney General Bill Barr, for example, contradicted the White House and denied responsibility for the offensive against peaceful protestors. Defense Secretary Mark Esper claimed he didn't fully understand what was going on around him. White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows reportedly started blaming the whole mess on Ivanka Trump behind the scenes.
And then there's Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who was seen in some photographs walking across Lafayette Square as part of Trump's entourage while wearing his combat fatigues. Within a few days, Pentagon sources were telling reporters the general was "horrified" by the entire scene.
Today, Milley spoke for himself, acknowledging, "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," Milley said. "As a commissioned uniformed officer, it was a mistake that I have learned from, and I sincerely hope we all can learn from it."
It's hard not to notice that the president who put Milley in his post feels very differently about these bedrock American principles. Indeed, one wonders how Trump is likely to respond to the general's regrets.
And speaking of the president, now 11 days removed from the Lafayette Square scandal, Trump seemed eager to fan the flames anew this morning, publishing a tweet that read, "Our great National Guard Troops who took care of the area around the White House could hardly believe how easy it was. 'A walk in the park', one said. The protesters, agitators, anarchists (ANTIFA), and others, were handled VERY easily by the Guard, D.C. Police, & S.S. GREAT JOB!"
dominating the battlespace indeed!
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/t...-role-in-lafayette-square-debacle/ar-BB15lO5x
It wasn't long before key officials involved in the debacle took steps to distance themselves from the scandal. Attorney General Bill Barr, for example, contradicted the White House and denied responsibility for the offensive against peaceful protestors. Defense Secretary Mark Esper claimed he didn't fully understand what was going on around him. White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows reportedly started blaming the whole mess on Ivanka Trump behind the scenes.
And then there's Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who was seen in some photographs walking across Lafayette Square as part of Trump's entourage while wearing his combat fatigues. Within a few days, Pentagon sources were telling reporters the general was "horrified" by the entire scene.
Today, Milley spoke for himself, acknowledging, "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," Milley said. "As a commissioned uniformed officer, it was a mistake that I have learned from, and I sincerely hope we all can learn from it."
It's hard not to notice that the president who put Milley in his post feels very differently about these bedrock American principles. Indeed, one wonders how Trump is likely to respond to the general's regrets.
And speaking of the president, now 11 days removed from the Lafayette Square scandal, Trump seemed eager to fan the flames anew this morning, publishing a tweet that read, "Our great National Guard Troops who took care of the area around the White House could hardly believe how easy it was. 'A walk in the park', one said. The protesters, agitators, anarchists (ANTIFA), and others, were handled VERY easily by the Guard, D.C. Police, & S.S. GREAT JOB!"
dominating the battlespace indeed!
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goldfly
<B>if my thought dreams could be seen</B>
sturg33
I
Lol "threat to democracy " never gets old.
Its like what my 3 year old nice would say if I told her to say it.
Adorable
goldfly
<B>if my thought dreams could be seen</B>
i can only imagine the brain washed **** you tell your nice
Runnin
Well-known member
The U.S. govt. rarely ever retreats after seizing control of some territory. And that goes for civil rights and Freedom of Speech. We can all watch how the Justice Department deals with Orange One's and Barr's abuses of power. My money says in the end they'll sweep it under the rug. Looks like they're already trying to do that.
Runnin
Well-known member
The Justice Dept. is in a real dilemma. By holding abusers to account, it potentially weakens itself and shines a big light on all its ugliness, which it does NOT want to do. History and common sense says it will protect the institution before any high lofted ideals.
I'm disappointed in Apple, but not a bit surprised. They could've stood up to the rogue administration and blown the whole thing out of the water. How will this effect their bottom line?
I'm disappointed in Apple, but not a bit surprised. They could've stood up to the rogue administration and blown the whole thing out of the water. How will this effect their bottom line?
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