The American Politics Thread

^ Ok, apparently she was being arrested and handcuffed but my point is you don't see handcuffs on her at that point. That probably happened soon after the picture was taken. I commend her on her bravery and willingness to engage in civil disobedience though.

Atavachron wrote: ^ She's being handcuffed.  I don't think she's holding anything.

Edited by AFlowerKingCrimson - July 24 2020 at 17:07

Atavachron wrote: ^ Perhaps, but don't underestimate the instinctive reaction against uncontrolled rioting & crime, it can impact even the most liberal, conservative and libertarian people.

Yes, but today's redneck right winger is almost more anti-authority than many constructive liberals. The different perspectives between you and I might have to do with the different locales in which we live. The right wing anti-authority attitude is strong out here in the southern burbs.
Racism is a factor though, there is less tolerance depending on race. If it was a redneck pro gun hugger protest or an anti shutdown protest, the police would seem like demons.

EDIT: Reconsidering your post: when you factor in racism, exaggerated fears about antifa, and the fact that professional criminals are taking advantage of the situation, maybe this has a chance of working for him somewhat, Still, images of police and military in riot gear are not real popular with the anti new world order crowd.
I don't have a TV, so I may be out of the loop on how the general public sees this. I get most of my perspective from talking/arguing with people on the internet on various sites.

Edited by Easy Money - July 23 2020 at 22:23

rushfan4 wrote: I just heard that the Emperor is sending his Storm Troopers to Detroit now too!

I would be surprised if any of this helps his popularity other than with some older people. Today's right wing crowd, middle-aged and younger, is not really into the police or the military.
Police and military are part of the dreaded 'new world order'.

Edited by Easy Money - July 23 2020 at 15:12

^ She's being handcuffed.  I don't think she's holding anything.

Easy Money wrote: *frinspar* wrote: Easy Money wrote: I voted in person because I don't want to hear any complaints about 'corrupt' mail in votes. Now I must head back to Nextdoor where I battle with local trumpateers on a daily basis ... up, up and away! I can't go there anymore. I auto-delete almost all of the emails when they come in. It really is a hotbed of Trumpists and Qlowns. Signed up years back thinking it might be useful,  but it's really the opposite of the idea of community. Yeah, it got pretty heated today. People get upset and paranoid about the census of all the stupid things. The census basically supplies statistics that are useful for businesses and individuals, but you would think by what some people say that the government is up to something sinister. The US is coming apart at the seams, four years of hollywood donald have definitely accelerated that.

Easy Money wrote: I voted in person because I don't want to hear any complaints about 'corrupt' mail in votes. Now I must head back to Nextdoor where I battle with local trumpateers on a daily basis ... up, up and away!