At least 60 Secret Service members injured during George Floyd protests in DC
More than 60 Secret Service officers and special agents sustained multiple injuries in three days worth of violent clashes stemming from protests demanding justice for George Floyd in Washington, D.C.
The uprisings overflowed from Lafayette Park and continued near the White House on Saturday night and early into Sunday morning. Protesters in the area had taken to the streets since Friday to condemn police brutality.
Protesters threw bricks, rocks, bottles, fireworks and other items at officers and some Secret Service personnel were also "directly physically assaulted as they were kicked, punched and exposed to bodily fluids," the statement added.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser pleaded for protesters to remain peaceful and not attack law enforcement.
“We certainly recognize and empathize with the outrage people feel following the killing in Minneapolis last week. The killing of George Floyd wasn’t the first. People are expressing outrage and demanding action,” she said. “We also recognize that we are proud of our city and do not want our city to be destroyed.”
"The Secret Service respects the right to assemble, and we ask that individuals do so peacefully for the safety of all," the agency said.
Protesters knock down White House security barricades as tensions mount over Floyd's death
Protests broke out near the White House on Saturday, with demonstrators pushing down multiple security barricades and some clashing with police, according to multiple reports.
The protests mark the second violent clash between law enforcement and protesters in as many days, The Washington Post reported. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at the Capitol on Saturday afternoon and moved toward the White House.
Protesters pushed against barriers on Pennsylvania Avenue and the riot shields of Secret Service agents, according to the Post. Several Secret Service vehicles were damaged.
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) shared video of the protest earlier Saturday in which protesters can be heard chanting, “Hands up, don’t shoot!”
The Friday protests prompted the White House to go on lockdown for a brief period.
Saturday morning, President Trump praised the Secret Service for its efforts to secure the White House.
I just covered this in another thread. First, I saw highlights of the "most damaging" testimony on NBC and ABC news. No, I didn't see every word of testimony. As bucky will tell you, I require a back and forth when answering questions. This is my response <copy/paste>
No.
There's a lot to cover here, more than you want.
"these men and women" are hand picked by the very same people who had the goods on Trump colluding with Russia. Anyone who doesn't follow the desired narrative is excluded, you knew that, right? (Q1)
I didn't call them liars, I just don't know. (Sorry, I'm the guy speaking truth to fact, not agenda) We do know several things (facts)- They gave prepared statements that were pre-approved by lawyers provided by the Pilosi committee. Hand selected witnesses with pre-approved statements. Were they "coached"? I don't know. We do know their opinions aren't facts, and they don't match most of those present. It doesn't mean their experience isn't different, it simply means it isn't comprehensive. We do know the one statement of fact was factually incorrect. Was that comment supplied to him, did he not know the facts or did he lie? I can't be sure, Do you know? (Q2)
How much confidence do you have in the verdict of a case where the prosecution selects the venue, judge, witnesses, and jury? (Q3)
It will get (much) more difficult for you after this.
Did you see any of the videos of the cops getting pummelled and beaten?
At least 60 Secret Service members injured during George Floyd protests in DC
More than 60 Secret Service officers and special agents sustained multiple injuries in three days worth of violent clashes stemming from protests demanding justice for George Floyd in Washington, D.C.
The uprisings overflowed from Lafayette Park and continued near the White House on Saturday night and early into Sunday morning. Protesters in the area had taken to the streets since Friday to condemn police brutality.
Protesters threw bricks, rocks, bottles, fireworks and other items at officers and some Secret Service personnel were also "directly physically assaulted as they were kicked, punched and exposed to bodily fluids," the statement added.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser pleaded for protesters to remain peaceful and not attack law enforcement.
“We certainly recognize and empathize with the outrage people feel following the killing in Minneapolis last week. The killing of George Floyd wasn’t the first. People are expressing outrage and demanding action,” she said. “We also recognize that we are proud of our city and do not want our city to be destroyed.”
"The Secret Service respects the right to assemble, and we ask that individuals do so peacefully for the safety of all," the agency said.
Protesters knock down White House security barricades as tensions mount over Floyd's death
Protests broke out near the White House on Saturday, with demonstrators pushing down multiple security barricades and some clashing with police, according to multiple reports.
The protests mark the second violent clash between law enforcement and protesters in as many days, The Washington Post reported. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at the Capitol on Saturday afternoon and moved toward the White House.
Protesters pushed against barriers on Pennsylvania Avenue and the riot shields of Secret Service agents, according to the Post. Several Secret Service vehicles were damaged.
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) shared video of the protest earlier Saturday in which protesters can be heard chanting, “Hands up, don’t shoot!”
The Friday protests prompted the White House to go on lockdown for a brief period.
Saturday morning, President Trump praised the Secret Service for its efforts to secure the White House.
Exactly what? You think I'm going to read your 20 novel-length copy/paste jobs every day and respond? Try to elucidate your own opinion, dude. Excerpts are your friend if you're linking to evidence to back up your opinion.
Exactly what? You think I'm going to read your 20 novel-length copy/paste jobs every day and respond? Try to elucidate your own opinion, dude. Excerpts are your friend if you're linking to evidence to back up your opinion.
My opinion is well expressed in multiple threads on this very issue across several angles. It's been posted clearly enough to attract several posters attention challenging it.
It's not difficult to find.
The post may overwhelm you, that's fine. I'm not custom tailoring responses to each person who thinks they need a special response. The volume of challenge to my my position justified an equal volume response from me.
It isn't new that those who don't agree with me will search for an excuse for a reason why.
There were four officers testifying so not sure which one you are referring to. Please fill me in on who said what when. Did you see any of the testimony? They all referenced their experiences and there is video tape of them getting beaten. I just want to confirm you think they are all lying.
I just covered this in another thread. First, I saw highlights of the "most damaging" testimony on NBC and ABC news. No, I didn't see every word of testimony. As bucky will tell you, I require a back and forth when answering questions. This is my response <copy/paste>
No.
There's a lot to cover here, more than you want.
"these men and women" are hand picked by the very same people who had the goods on Trump colluding with Russia. Anyone who doesn't follow the desired narrative is excluded, you knew that, right? (Q1)
I didn't call them liars, I just don't know. (Sorry, I'm the guy speaking truth to fact, not agenda) We do know several things (facts)- They gave prepared statements that were pre-approved by lawyers provided by the Pilosi committee. Hand selected witnesses with pre-approved statements. Were they "coached"? I don't know. We do know their opinions aren't facts, and they don't match most of those present. It doesn't mean their experience isn't different, it simply means it isn't comprehensive. We do know the one statement of fact was factually incorrect. Was that comment supplied to him, did he not know the facts or did he lie? I can't be sure, Do you know? (Q2)
How much confidence do you have in the verdict of a case where the prosecution selects the venue, judge, witnesses, and jury? (Q3)
It will get (much) more difficult for you after this.
You did claim, without producing any evidence at all, that their lawyers thought they were lying, and you agreed with their lawyer, without showing any evidence at all.
Exactly what? You think I'm going to read your 20 (psst, try 30)novel-length copy/paste jobs every day and respond? Try to elucidate your own opinion, dude. Excerpts are your friend if you're linking to evidence to back up your opinion.
Exactly what? You think I'm going to read your 20 novel-length copy/paste jobs every day and respond? Try to elucidate your own opinion, dude. Excerpts are your friend if you're linking to evidence to back up your opinion.
My opinion is expressed in multiple threads several times a day, every day. It's been posted clearly enough to attract several posters attention challenging it.
It's not difficult to find.
The post may overwhelm you, that's fine. I'm not custom tailoring responses to each person who thinks they need a special response. The volume of challenge to my my position justified an equal volume response from me.
It isn't new that those who don't agree with me will search for an excuse for a reason why.
Exactly what? You think I'm going to read your 20 novel-length copy/paste jobs every day and respond? Try to elucidate your own opinion, dude. Excerpts are your friend if you're linking to evidence to back up your opinion.
My opinion is well expressed in multiple threads on this very issue across several angles. It's been posted clearly enough to attract several posters attention challenging it.
It's not difficult to find.
The post may overwhelm you, that's fine. I'm not custom tailoring responses to each person who thinks they need a special response. The volume of challenge to my my position justified an equal volume response from me.
It isn't new that those who don't agree with me will search for an excuse for a reason why.
Your reply to me was two copy/paste articles and a dozen tweets. We've had discussions back and forth in the past that were our own opinions and often involved lengthy posts. This was not that. It wasn't a well expressed opinion, it was just a spam post. Zzzzzzz.
These stupid bitches. It’s like they don’t know being in jail sucks. The food is bad. Sleep is bad. You don’t get to exercise often. Going outside? Pfft…some jails once a week if you’re lucky.
Do the crime, do the time and the time sucks…because YOU’RE IN JAIL.
These insurrectionists really think they’re so privileged they were going to get preferential treatment.
These stupid bitches. It’s like they don’t know being in jail sucks. The food is bad. Sleep is bad. You don’t get to exercise often. Going outside? Pfft…some jails once a week if you’re lucky.
Do the crime, do the time and the time sucks…because YOU’RE IN JAIL.
These insurrectionists really think they’re so privileged they were going to get preferential treatment.
Lmao. Omg.
Make up your mind.
(I retract and apologize if the post was your misguided attempt at humor)
Do you think the seriousness of the crime matters? Violent ones, yes, keep them locked up. The ones that entered the building but didn’t do anything serious, they shouldn’t be.
Do you think the seriousness of the crime matters? Violent ones, yes, keep them locked up. The ones that entered the building but didn’t do anything serious, they shouldn’t be.
Totally agree. I’m “on record” here stating I think most people just got caught up and after the initial violent push into the Capitol, they just walked in to have a look around.
There was a clear distinction between the peaceful protesters and insurrectionists.
I have no problem with admitting not all of those arrested were violent. I also have no trouble telling the difference between peaceful protesters and violent rioters.
Do you think the seriousness of the crime matters? Violent ones, yes, keep them locked up. The ones that entered the building but didn’t do anything serious, they shouldn’t be.
Totally agree. I’m “on record” here stating I think most people just got caught up and after the initial violent push into the Capitol, they just walked in to have a look around.
There was a clear distinction between the peaceful protesters and insurrectionists.
I have no problem with admitting not all of those arrested were violent. I also have no trouble telling the difference between peaceful protesters and violent rioters.
It's about peaceful protests that you during the day after George Floyd, vs. the night time idiots who just want to burn, loot and throw things. At the end of the day, most people grouped both day and night folks into BLM, when the latter clearly had NOTHING to do with the movement, and couldn't even tell you who George FLoyd was.
Totally agree. I’m “on record” here stating I think most people just got caught up and after the initial violent push into the Capitol, they just walked in to have a look around.
There was a clear distinction between the peaceful protesters and insurrectionists.
I have no problem with admitting not all of those arrested were violent. I also have no trouble telling the difference between peaceful protesters and violent rioters.
It's about peaceful protests that you during the day after George Floyd, vs. the night time idiots who just want to burn, loot and throw things. At the end of the day, most people grouped both day and night folks into BLM, when the latter clearly had NOTHING to do with the movement, and couldn't even tell you who George FLoyd was.
Totally agree. I’m “on record” here stating I think most people just got caught up and after the initial violent push into the Capitol, they just walked in to have a look around.
There was a clear distinction between the peaceful protesters and insurrectionists.
I have no problem with admitting not all of those arrested were violent. I also have no trouble telling the difference between peaceful protesters and violent rioters.
It's about peaceful protests that you during the day after George Floyd, vs. the night time idiots who just want to burn, loot and throw things. At the end of the day, most people grouped both day and night folks into BLM, when the latter clearly had NOTHING to do with the movement, and couldn't even tell you who George FLoyd was.
The creator of BLM backs cop killers and communist dictators, not sure why people keep trying to paint it as a benevolent organization.
It's about peaceful protests that you during the day after George Floyd, vs. the night time idiots who just want to burn, loot and throw things. At the end of the day, most people grouped both day and night folks into BLM, when the latter clearly had NOTHING to do with the movement, and couldn't even tell you who George FLoyd was.
The creator of BLM backs cop killers and communist dictators, not sure why people keep trying to paint it as a benevolent organization.
Not all protesters are members of BLM the org. BLM is also a movement outside of the actual org. But again, all peaceful protesters have been lumped together with violent rioters. People ridicule those of us who dare say so when it comes to BLM…