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Lebronwon 01/08/21 12:27:52 PM #1:	https://www.huffpost.com/entry/michelle-obama-capitol-rioters-mobs-statement_n_5ff775a3c5b612d958ea6038 Obama wrote that her heart had fallen after seeing a mob of supporters of President Donald Trump raid the federal building just hours after Georgia made history electing the Rev. Raphael Warnock, the states first Black U.S. senator. Like all of you, I watched as a gang organized, violent, and mad theyd lost an election laid siege to the United States Capitol, she wrote. They set up gallows. They proudly waved the traitorous flag of the Confederacy through the halls. They desecrated the center of American government. The Becoming author noted how law enforcement officials responded with passivity toward the pro-Trump mobs, but with brute force toward Black Lives Matter protesters, who were overwhelmingly peaceful and yet met with pepper spray and cracked skulls over the summer. Just a few dozen of the hundreds of rioters at the Capitol on Wednesday were arrested on the scene. Mobs of Trump supporters appeared in photos and videos banging on the main entrance of the House chamber and shattering glass windows. Videos showed insurrectionists leisurely roaming the Capitol, with some breaching legislative offices. Theres one question I just cant shake: What if these rioters had looked like the folks who go to Ebenezer Baptist Church every Sunday? What would have been different? the former first lady asked in her statement. I think we all know the answer, she said. --- Not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, not 5, not 6, not 7 <cite>Lebronwon posted [p:949263476] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>https://www.huffpost.com/entry/michelle-obama-capitol-rioters-mobs-statement_n_5ff775a3c5b612d958ea6038 Obama wrote that her heart had fallen after seeing a mob of supporters of President Donald Trump raid the federal building just hours after Georgia made history electing the Rev. Raphael Warnock, the states first Black U.S. senator. Like all of you, I watched as a gang organized, violent, and mad theyd lost an election laid siege to the United States Capitol, she wrote. They set up gallows. They proudly waved the traitorous flag of the Confederacy through the halls. They desecrated the center of American government. The Becoming author noted how law enforcement officials responded with passivity toward the pro-Trump mobs, but with brute force toward Black Lives Matter protesters, who were overwhelmingly peaceful and yet met with pepper spray and cracked skulls over the summer. Just a few dozen of the hundreds of rioters at the Capitol on Wednesday were arrested on the scene. Mobs of Trump supporters appeared in photos and videos banging on the main entrance of the House chamber and shattering glass windows. Videos showed insurrectionists leisurely roaming the Capitol, with some breaching legislative offices. Theres one question I just cant shake: What if these rioters had looked like the folks who go to Ebenezer Baptist Church every Sunday? What would have been different? the former first lady asked in her statement. I think we all know the answer, she said. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Teh_Dr_Phil 01/08/21 12:29:24 PM #2:	She's not wrong --- Yep. <cite>Teh_Dr_Phil posted [p:949263544] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>She's not wrong </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
E32005 01/08/21 12:31:11 PM #3:	shes never wrong --- https://imgur.com/LAvnefi <cite>E32005 posted [p:949263626] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>shes never wrong </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
3PiesAndAFork 01/08/21 12:31:34 PM #4:	What's really irritating is that she is saying what everybody knows, yet anybody with any power whatsoever to even try to change this will not do a damn thing. They will either completely lie, or completely ignore it. --- @('_')@ <cite>3PiesAndAFork posted [p:949263640] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>What's really irritating is that she is saying what everybody knows, yet anybody with any power whatsoever to even try to change this will not do a damn thing. They will either completely lie, or completely ignore it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CableZL 01/08/21 12:31:50 PM #5:	They were literally just escorting people off the premises and helping people get down the stairs when they were leaving. Even after the 6PM curfew was in effect, they allowed people to just stand around right next to the police blockades. --- https://i.imgtc.com/d9Fc4Qq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/BKHTxYq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/vYYIuDx.jpg <cite>CableZL posted [p:949263648] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>They were literally just escorting people off the premises and helping people get down the stairs when they were leaving. Even after the 6PM curfew was in effect, they allowed people to just stand around right next to the police blockades. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Funkydog 01/08/21 12:31:54 PM #6:	Teh_Dr_Phil posted... She's not wrong --- https://imgur.com/BGbZK <cite>Funkydog posted [p:949263651] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>Teh_Dr_Phil posted... </cite> <quote>She's not wrong</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lilORANG 01/08/21 12:31:55 PM #7:	It's true, but so many people have made the point that you just sound like a bandwagoner if you're still repeating this. --- #FeelTheBern https://imgur.com/q5z4CUu https://imgur.com/6B9oFXh https://imgur.com/sy42Dlf <cite>lilORANG posted [p:949263655] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>It's true, but so many people have made the point that you just sound like a bandwagoner if you're still repeating this.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CommonGrackle 01/08/21 12:46:37 PM #8:	so? what if they had been Asian? I always found this question of police response to black protestors versus white protestors to be pretty stupid <cite>CommonGrackle posted [p:949264232] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>so? what if they had been Asian? I always found this question of police response to black protestors versus white protestors to be pretty stupid</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CyricZ 01/08/21 12:47:56 PM #9:	CommonGrackle posted... I always found this question of police response to black protestors versus white protestors to be pretty stupid Really why's that --- CyricZ <cite>CyricZ posted [p:949264287] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>CommonGrackle posted... </cite> <quote>I always found this question of police response to black protestors versus white protestors to be pretty stupid</quote>Really why's that </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CM_Ponch 01/08/21 12:48:49 PM #10:	They were literally taking selfies with police --- SW-8316-3213-4720 <cite>CM_Ponch posted [p:949264320] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>They were literally taking selfies with police </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ruvan22 01/08/21 12:49:10 PM #11:	CommonGrackle posted... so? what if they had been Asian? I always found this question of police response to black protestors versus white protestors to be pretty stupid You feel police response is generally equal? <cite>Ruvan22 posted [p:949264337] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>CommonGrackle posted... </cite> <quote>so? what if they had been Asian? I always found this question of police response to black protestors versus white protestors to be pretty stupid</quote>You feel police response is generally equal? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
_BIueMonk 01/08/21 12:49:20 PM #12:	CommonGrackle posted... so? what if they had been Asian? I always found this question of police response to black protestors versus white protestors to be pretty stupid Trump lost GET OVER IT YOU GUYS LOST!! --- DAHYUN = <3 https://imgur.com/bv71aAd <cite>_BIueMonk posted [p:949264345] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>CommonGrackle posted... </cite> <quote>so? what if they had been Asian? I always found this question of police response to black protestors versus white protestors to be pretty stupid</quote>Trump lost GET OVER IT YOU GUYS LOST!! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 01/08/21 12:49:43 PM #13:	Teh_Dr_Phil posted... She's not wrong --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair! https://imgur.com/yPw05Ob <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:949264352] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>Teh_Dr_Phil posted... </cite> <quote>She's not wrong</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ving_Rhames 01/08/21 12:49:54 PM #14:	Taking selfies with police and then later beating one to death with a fire extinguisher. Its like these people had it in their minds that they were exempt from consequences for their actions or something. I wonder why they thought that. --- the real Irving Rameses https://imgur.com/A7f6F9h <cite>Ving_Rhames posted [p:949264361] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>Taking selfies with police and then later beating one to death with a fire extinguisher. Its like these people had it in their minds that they were exempt from consequences for their actions or something. I wonder why they thought that. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
onedarksoul 01/08/21 12:50:11 PM #15:	CommonGrackle posted... I always found this question of police response to black protestors versus white protestors to be pretty stupid Its quite divisive in nature. --- Finish a game? Add it to our list! Beat 1,000 games: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/213-nonstop-gaming-general/79214807 <cite>onedarksoul posted [p:949264375] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>CommonGrackle posted... </cite> <quote>I always found this question of police response to black protestors versus white protestors to be pretty stupid</quote>Its quite divisive in nature. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CruelBuffalo 01/08/21 12:50:18 PM #16:	Remember when Kamala Harris was mocked at the debate stage for demanding tech companies hold Trump accountable. <cite>CruelBuffalo posted [p:949264380] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>Remember when Kamala Harris was mocked at the debate stage for demanding tech companies hold Trump accountable.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Monolith1676 01/08/21 12:50:35 PM #17:	Well considering BLM protests/riots were allowed to happen for months and destroyed parts of major cities, it appears she is wrong. --- Gears of War 1 Assassination Legend <cite>Monolith1676 posted [p:949264395] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>Well considering BLM protests/riots were allowed to happen for months and destroyed parts of major cities, it appears she is wrong. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ving_Rhames 01/08/21 12:53:56 PM #18:	Yeah man, Taco Bell is just ripe with the most important people in the country doing the most important thing and it being burned down truly almost destroyed this country. --- the real Irving Rameses https://imgur.com/A7f6F9h <cite>Ving_Rhames posted [p:949264530] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>Yeah man, Taco Bell is just ripe with the most important people in the country doing the most important thing and it being burned down truly almost destroyed this country. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CommonGrackle 01/08/21 12:54:59 PM #19:	CyricZ posted... Really why's that because why is it that you only have to contrast white people with black people? that doesn't help anyone understand the issue of police and/or judicial system abuse <cite>CommonGrackle posted [p:949264588] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>CyricZ posted...</cite> <quote> Really why's that </quote> because why is it that you only have to contrast white people with black people? that doesn't help anyone understand the issue of police and/or judicial system abuse</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
iPhone_7 01/08/21 12:55:16 PM #20:	Monolith1676 posted... Well considering BLM protests/riots were allowed to happen for months and destroyed parts of major cities, it appears she is wrong. Those were fiery but mostly peaceful protests. --- Sig User Logic https://imgur.com/lA5fm7w <cite>iPhone_7 posted [p:949264598] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>Monolith1676 posted... </cite> <quote>Well considering BLM protests/riots were allowed to happen for months and destroyed parts of major cities, it appears she is wrong.</quote>Those were fiery but mostly peaceful protests. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Taharqa_ 01/08/21 12:57:38 PM #21:	CommonGrackle posted... because why is it that you only have to contrast white people with black people? that doesn't help anyone understand the issue of police and/or judicial system abuse Because we have centuries worth of comparisons and contrasts to go on. Anyone who is not daft can understand police/judicial abuse when they see it. --- "If you want to move fast, practice slowly...if you want to move like lightning, practice in stillness." <cite>Taharqa_ posted [p:949264695] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>CommonGrackle posted... </cite> <quote>because why is it that you only have to contrast white people with black people? that doesn't help anyone understand the issue of police and/or judicial system abuse</quote> Because we have centuries worth of comparisons and contrasts to go on. Anyone who is not daft can understand police/judicial abuse when they see it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CyricZ 01/08/21 12:59:01 PM #22:	CommonGrackle posted... because why is it that you only have to contrast white people with black people? that doesn't help anyone understand the issue of police and/or judicial system abuse You don't have to "only". It's just the most common and present metric we have available to refer to. If you want I can reference the Standing Rock protest by Native Americans where they got fucking hosed. Does that make you feel better? --- CyricZ <cite>CyricZ posted [p:949264755] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>CommonGrackle posted... </cite> <quote>because why is it that you only have to contrast white people with black people? that doesn't help anyone understand the issue of police and/or judicial system abuse</quote>You don't have to "only". It's just the most common and present metric we have available to refer to. If you want I can reference the Standing Rock protest by Native Americans where they got fucking hosed. Does that make you feel better? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CyricZ 01/08/21 1:00:10 PM #23:	Monolith1676 posted... protests/riots "Yeah I'll just conflate the two. I'm sure no one will notice." --- CyricZ <cite>CyricZ posted [p:949264805] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>Monolith1676 posted... </cite> <quote>protests/riots</quote>"Yeah I'll just conflate the two. I'm sure no one will notice." </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hockeybub89 01/08/21 1:01:37 PM #24:	Monolith1676 posted... Well considering BLM protests/riots were allowed to happen for months and destroyed parts of major cities, it appears she is wrong. You mean the protests where there were thousands of arrests and countless peaceful protesters injured by police and outside agitators? --- http://card.psnprofiles.com/1/NIR_Hockey.png http://www.last.fm/user/hockeybub89/ <cite>hockeybub89 posted [p:949264855] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>Monolith1676 posted... </cite> <quote>Well considering BLM protests/riots were allowed to happen for months and destroyed parts of major cities, it appears she is wrong.</quote>You mean the protests where there were thousands of arrests and countless peaceful protesters injured by police and outside agitators? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RustyFerret 01/08/21 1:03:41 PM #25:	iPhone_7 posted... Those were fiery but mostly peaceful protests. People here still defend Chop where two black kids were shot by Chop guards. <cite>RustyFerret posted [p:949264948] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>iPhone_7 posted... </cite> <quote>Those were fiery but mostly peaceful protests.</quote>People here still defend Chop where two black kids were shot by Chop guards. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Monolith1676 01/08/21 1:05:49 PM #26:	hockeybub89 posted... You mean the protests where there were thousands of arrests and countless peaceful protesters injured by police and outside agitators? Well when one lasts months and is spread across the country and one lasts a few hours and is in only one place, I would expect the longer lasting more widespread one to have more arrests and more injuries. --- Gears of War 1 Assassination Legend <cite>Monolith1676 posted [p:949265029] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>hockeybub89 posted... </cite> <quote>You mean the protests where there were thousands of arrests and countless peaceful protesters injured by police and outside agitators?</quote> Well when one lasts months and is spread across the country and one lasts a few hours and is in only one place, I would expect the longer lasting more widespread one to have more arrests and more injuries. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hockeybub89 01/08/21 1:07:49 PM #27:	Monolith1676 posted... Well when one lasts months and is spread across the country and one lasts a few hours and is in only one place, I would expect the longer lasting more widespread one to have more arrests and more injuries. There would have been at least 300 deaths at the Capitol if it was a BLM protest. This Both Sides shit has melted people's brains. And assume these protests keep happening. Is your logic saying we should see the same numbers as BLM? --- http://card.psnprofiles.com/1/NIR_Hockey.png http://www.last.fm/user/hockeybub89/ <cite>hockeybub89 posted [p:949265104] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>Monolith1676 posted... </cite> <quote>Well when one lasts months and is spread across the country and one lasts a few hours and is in only one place, I would expect the longer lasting more widespread one to have more arrests and more injuries.</quote>There would have been at least 300 deaths at the Capitol if it was a BLM protest. This Both Sides shit has melted people's brains. And assume these protests keep happening. Is your logic saying we should see the same numbers as BLM? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ving_Rhames 01/08/21 1:09:09 PM #28:	hockeybub89 posted... This Both Sides shit has melted people's brains. Lets be real, these people were never going to understand the concept of nuance to begin with lol They're the same kind of people who don't understand that BLM Protests/Riots aren't political. >_> --- the real Irving Rameses https://imgur.com/A7f6F9h <cite>Ving_Rhames posted [p:949265159] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>hockeybub89 posted... </cite> <quote>This Both Sides shit has melted people's brains.</quote> Lets be real, these people were never going to understand the concept of nuance to begin with lol They're the same kind of people who don't understand that BLM Protests/Riots aren't political. >_> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Duncanwii 01/08/21 1:10:57 PM #29:	iPhone_7 posted... Those were fiery but mostly peaceful protests. A fiery protest isnt peaceful. This is common sense. Also people were killed during the protests, innocent people who's only crime was trying to keep their businesses from being burned down. --- Hello I'm Duncan, I like Video Games and comedies let's be friends <cite>Duncanwii posted [p:949265234] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>iPhone_7 posted...</cite> <quote> Those were fiery but mostly peaceful protests. </quote> A fiery protest isnt peaceful. This is common sense. Also people were killed during the protests, innocent people who's only crime was trying to keep their businesses from being burned down.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Celestial_Red 01/08/21 1:13:46 PM #30:	Michelle isn't wrong at all. --- The lights in the sky are stars. <cite>Celestial_Red posted [p:949265349] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>Michelle isn't wrong at all. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CommonGrackle 01/08/21 1:15:15 PM #31:	I think we all know the answer, she said. no, Michelle Obama, tell me how would it have been different <cite>CommonGrackle posted [p:949265407] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote> I think we all know the answer, she said. no, Michelle Obama, tell me how would it have been different</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Slaya4 01/08/21 1:19:44 PM #32:	CommonGrackle posted... I think we all know the answer, she said. no, Michelle Obama, tell me how would it have been different You can stop trying now --- Am I going too hard? <cite>Slaya4 posted [p:949265601] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>CommonGrackle posted... </cite> <quote> I think we all know the answer, she said. no, Michelle Obama, tell me how would it have been different</quote> You can stop trying now </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KainFourteh 01/08/21 1:21:02 PM #33:	Teh_Dr_Phil posted... She's not wrong <cite>KainFourteh posted [p:949265651] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>Teh_Dr_Phil posted... </cite> <quote>She's not wrong</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CyricZ 01/08/21 1:23:41 PM #34:	CommonGrackle posted... I think we all know the answer, she said. no, Michelle Obama, tell me how would it have been different Would you listen to Joe Scarborough? https://twitter.com/ProjectLincoln/status/1347245270673858560 --- CyricZ <cite>CyricZ posted [p:949265753] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>CommonGrackle posted... </cite> <quote> I think we all know the answer, she said. no, Michelle Obama, tell me how would it have been different</quote>Would you listen to Joe Scarborough? https://twitter.com/ProjectLincoln/status/1347245270673858560 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Celestial_Red 01/08/21 1:39:58 PM #35:	CommonGrackle posted... I think we all know the answer, she said. no, Michelle Obama, tell me how would it have been different Anyone smart knows the answer. --- The lights in the sky are stars. <cite>Celestial_Red posted [p:949266451] in Michelle O... [t:79226663]...</cite> <quote>CommonGrackle posted... </cite> <quote> I think we all know the answer, she said. no, Michelle Obama, tell me how would it have been different</quote>Anyone smart knows the answer. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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