Violent protests erupt across the country

[Jellybelly]

I don’t get it, why was Deblasio booed today by the protesters?
I’m starting to feel sorry for the guy, nobody likes  him...

[Redbull3]

I don’t get it, why was Deblasio booed today by the protesters?
I’m starting to feel sorry for the guy, nobody likes  him...

That's pretty interesting. I guess the peaceful protesters are upset he isn't helping more to quell the riots and looting, that's the only thing I can think of. He has been nothing but supportive of people protesting despite continuing to lock down everything else. Or they're booing for other reasons.

[CountValentine]

So is taking a knee now respecting the flag? Police and NG all over the country taking a knee in solidarity with protesters!!!
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/national-guard-kneel-with-protesters-in-hollywood/ar-BB152pdo?ocid=spartanntp

[grodnoking]

So is taking a knee now respecting the flag? Police and NG all over the country taking a knee in solidarity with protesters!!!
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/national-guard-kneel-with-protesters-in-hollywood/ar-BB152pdo?ocid=spartanntp

I suppose there is a difference on whether the national anthem is playing.
Also based on how GF died I'd think that taking a knee would be bad...

[CountValentine]

I suppose there is a difference on whether the national anthem is playing.

It is a sure bet that will be tested.

[aygart]

So is taking a knee now respecting the flag? Police and NG all over the country taking a knee in solidarity with protesters!!!
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/national-guard-kneel-with-protesters-in-hollywood/ar-BB152pdo?ocid=spartanntp

If it is not done during the NA then it is a legitimate protest.

[CountValentine]

No this wasn't China!

[aygart]

Also based on how GF died I'd think that taking a knee would be bad...

Interesting point but nobody seems to be thinking of it that way

[CountValentine]

They are protesting the injustices in this country. The flag represents this country. The NA is part of that.

What is the national anthem?
A national anthem (also state anthem, national hymn, national song, etc.) is generally a patriotic musical composition that evokes and eulogizes the history, traditions, and struggles of its people, recognized either by a nation's government as the official national song, or by convention through use by the people.

[CountValentine]

Interesting point but nobody seems to be thinking of it that way

"They" are thinking that way. Visit a WN or racist site. A lot of sick jokes going around about taking a knee.

[moko]

"They" are thinking that way. Visit a WN or racist site. A lot of sick jokes going around about taking a knee.

that took me a minute.... I was wondering what in the world @CountValentine has against Southwest...

[aygart]

No this wasn't China!

It was hard to tell exactly what was going on there, but considering there were no tanks just plowing over everyone it is pretty clear it is not china

[aygart]

They are protesting the injustices in this country. The flag represents this country. The NA is part of that.

What is the national anthem?
A national anthem (also state anthem, national hymn, national song, etc.) is generally a patriotic musical composition that evokes and eulogizes the history, traditions, and struggles of its people, recognized either by a nation's government as the official national song, or by convention through use by the people.

So then you would feel that flag burning is legitimate too? THat is the next step with this logic.

[CountValentine]

So then you would feel that flag burning is legitimate too? THat is the next step with this logic.

My personal view is they should not do it during the NA.
Burning the flag is the next logical step if you are a complete idiot. 

[aygart]

My personal view is they should not do it during the NA.

I agree and feel that doing it at these protests, even though they are alluding to theose who have done it during the NA, remains a legitimate protest.

One who truley believes that it is the flag which deserves to be protested against for these injustices would have reason to burn it to. It is just a step further.

[Yard sale]

No this wasn't China!

What does a Vietnam protest in 1968 have to do with this thread?

[CountValentine]

I agree and feel that doing it at these protests, even though they are alluding to theose who have done it during the NA, remains a legitimate protest.

One who truley believes that it is the flag which deserves to be protested against for these injustices would have reason to burn it to. It is just a step further.

IMHO burning the flag has a totally different meaning. We will just disagree instead of going 20 pages. 

[Yard sale]

We just allowed protesters to vent their anger and destroy and loot your store. Will you be a patsy and open up again pretty please?

https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/mayor-lightfoot-pleads-with-walmart-to-not-abandon-chicago

[aygart]

IMHO burning the flag has a totally different meaning. We will just disagree instead of going 20 pages. 

Fine. I don't have a strong opinion on this anyhow. It is just the wa i view it by default.

[CountValentine]

What does a Vietnam protest in 1068 have to do with this thread?

Lets see. Using force against a peaceful protest? You are right nothing to do with this thread.