Corcaigh Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Trump had peaceful protestors teargassed so that he could have his photo op where he was incapable of saying a word. Here are some brief comments from Obama. https://medium.com/@BarackObama/how-to-make-this-moment-the-turning-point-for-real-change-9fa209806067 Again a reminder of how great the difference in competence is between these two. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatteredFanSyndrome Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Trump is so afraid of turning off his far right support, to the extent that it makes me wonder if they are a larger contingent than we know. I can't think of any other reason, outside of him being a horrendous person, that he can't just go pay lip service to minorities to quell the violence. I think we all know he doesn't care but it's not that hard to pretend to care, particularly in an election year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichmondRedskin88 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 (edited) 13 minutes ago, BatteredFanSyndrome said: Trump is so afraid of turning off his far right support, to the extent that it makes me wonder if they are a larger contingent than we know. I can't think of any other reason, outside of him being a horrendous person, that he can't just go pay lip service to minorities to quell the violence. I think we all know he doesn't care but it's not that hard to pretend to care, particularly in an election year. I’m afraid of the base he has And honestly I think it’s way more than we think. That’s why I was earlier trying to say Richmond needs to be careful how they handle the Monument Avenue deal. If they take them down and put VA people up things stay status quo side wise and Trump loses. If they do something like say only black statues and we’re renaming the street Black Monument Avenue which was a proposal I worry it might shift some middle or slightly right people right over the right edge. His base as nasty are have shown they manipulate things that happen and make it look like something else. Considering blacks have made it clear they hate trump but don’t necessarily like Biden that could be disastrous. Richmond will have the Country’s spotlight on them because of the past and it’s South history. We could literally change the election outcome by how we handle this. Edited June 4, 2020 by RichmondRedskin88 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcl05 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 9 minutes ago, BatteredFanSyndrome said: ... him being a horrendous person ... Nailed it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Corcaigh Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 8 minutes ago, BatteredFanSyndrome said: Trump is so afraid of turning off his far right support, to the extent that it makes me wonder if they are a larger contingent than we know. I can't think of any other reason, outside of him being a horrendous person, that he can't just go pay lip service to minorities to quell the violence. I think we all know he doesn't care but it's not that hard to pretend to care, particularly in an election year. He clearly has the support of a minority of the population and the gap is getting bigger. But his approval still shows up around 40%. Given that less than two thirds of citizens vote, maybe he believes he can drive enough turnout among the 40% to win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Hard Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, BatteredFanSyndrome said: I think we all know he doesn't care but it's not that hard to pretend to care, particularly in an election year. When you model your game after dictators.... what else could you expect? I think what was meant by 'draining the swamp' is democracy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CousinsCowgirl84 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 5 minutes ago, Corcaigh said: He clearly has the support of a minority of the population and the gap is getting bigger. But his approval still shows up around 40%. Given that less than two thirds of citizens vote, maybe he believes he can drive enough turnout among the 40% to win? his 40 are determined. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purbeast Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 The Rock has to be the coolest mofo on the planet. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 18 minutes ago, BatteredFanSyndrome said: Trump is so afraid of turning off his far right support, to the extent that it makes me wonder if they are a larger contingent than we know. I can't think of any other reason, outside of him being a horrendous person, that he can't just go pay lip service to minorities to quell the violence. I think we all know he doesn't care but it's not that hard to pretend to care, particularly in an election year. Hes in too deep, him turning around to the folks he was against will be responded with a list of why its too late, plus cost him the base hed lose by not continuing to double-down. It would help the country but guarantee an election loss for him, so don't hold your breath on him doing the right thing here at his own expense. It's just not in his nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purbeast Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 10 minutes ago, Corcaigh said: Given that less than two thirds of citizens vote, maybe he believes he can drive enough turnout among the 40% to win? I was in that "less than two thirds" but Trump is the reason I registered to vote just to vote against him. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 1 minute ago, purbeast said: I was in that "less than two thirds" but Trump is the reason I registered to vote just to vote against him. I hope that everyone who has dedicated hours and hours to attending protests or ****ing about him on social media since his inauguration invests a few minutes to vote in November. 😎 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichmondRedskin88 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 (edited) 34 minutes ago, CousinsCowgirl84 said: his 40 are determined. I still don’t trust the polls. They thought Hilliary would obliterate him. He destroyed her. Edited June 4, 2020 by RichmondRedskin88 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RansomthePasserby Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 36 minutes ago, Renegade7 said: Hes in too deep, him turning around to the folks he was against will be responded with a list of why its too late, plus cost him the base hed lose by not continuing to double-down. Yup, he won’t win the people he’s already lost, and if he changes course now he’ll lose his base as well. So his only choice is to double down. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llevron Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Never been to a protest b4. Yall think bringing a cooler full of ice water would be a good idea so I can share it with folks? I can pull it that wont really be an issue for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichmondRedskin88 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, Llevron said: Never been to a protest b4. Yall think bringing a cooler full of ice water would be a good idea so I can share it with folks? I can pull it that wont really be an issue for me. Not if those officers in Asheville get it. They gonna cut your s*** 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, Llevron said: Never been to a protest b4. Yall think bringing a cooler full of ice water would be a good idea so I can share it with folks? I can pull it that wont really be an issue for me. Not if you have to run, I'd wear a backpack, that's what I see a lot of folks doing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichmondRedskin88 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 48 minutes ago, Renegade7 said: Hes in too deep, him turning around to the folks he was against will be responded with a list of why its too late, plus cost him the base hed lose by not continuing to double-down. It would help the country but guarantee an election loss for him, so don't hold your breath on him doing the right thing here at his own expense. It's just not in his nature. This is why the message has to stay clear for protestors and such. Likely he tries to calm everything through a tweet or something while still using military. Protestors can’t allow the message to fade from Floyd and equality or his base could try to turn it. We don’t know how much real support he has. That’s the most dangerous part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve09ru Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Just in case you weren't aware and figured this would be an appropriate thread https://www.yahoo.com/news/change-org-keeping-money-raised-191933594.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatteredFanSyndrome Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Renegade7 said: It would help the country but guarantee an election loss for him, so don't hold your breath on him doing the right thing here at his own expense. It's just not in his nature. Oh, I'm certainly not holding my breath as I've learned to expect the worst. I guess you're right, he's attempting to go down swinging with his faithful group. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 9 minutes ago, steve09ru said: Just in case you weren't aware and figured this would be an appropriate thread https://www.yahoo.com/news/change-org-keeping-money-raised-191933594.html A lot of these charitable foundations need to be researched before you make a donation, Susan G. Komen is also known to pull off some shady things. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 45 minutes ago, Llevron said: Never been to a protest b4. Yall think bringing a cooler full of ice water would be a good idea so I can share it with folks? I can pull it that wont really be an issue for me. Usually a bad idea to bring anything that draws attention of any sort, can be used as a weapon, or will simply become annoying as hell to lug around. If your wondering about the weapon part, I’ve seen coolers tossed around at immigration rights rallies. If you’re going in the day, in addition to your standard supplies, don’t forget to bring a hat. I’d also pack a light change of clothes (basketball shorts and a tshirt, for example, don’t take much room). You probably won’t need it, but it’s nice to have the option. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsluggo Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 1 hour ago, RichmondRedskin88 said: I still don’t trust the polls. They thought Hilliary would obliterate him. He destroyed her. he lost the popular vote, and wone the electoral college vote by something like 100,000 votes (with over 100,000,000 cast) It was a razor thin victory 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadySkinsFan Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 18 minutes ago, mcsluggo said: he lost the popular vote, and wone the electoral college vote by something like 100,000 votes (with over 100,000,000 cast) It was a razor thin victory It was less than 80,000 votes in three states, less than 1%, which is suspicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 23 minutes ago, Destino said: Usually a bad idea to bring anything that draws attention of any sort, can be used as a weapon, or will simply become annoying as hell to lug around. If your wondering about the weapon part, I’ve seen coolers tossed around at immigration rights rallies. If you’re going in the day, in addition to your standard supplies, don’t forget to bring a hat. I’d also pack a light change of clothes (basketball shorts and a tshirt, for example, don’t take much room). You probably won’t need it, but it’s nice to have the option. Look at Destino suggesting a change of clothes so if the cops are after you, you can quickly change and try to escape unnoticed. It's like he's done this before. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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