Baltimorons Take To The Streets

[joan1984]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuY7w1WiBPg&feature=youtu.be

Some of Baltimore's "largely non-violent protests" (per NBC 'News') get even more ugly, as locals (see video) and bussed in agitators bring 'Ferguson' style actions to Charm City this weekend.

A 25 yo man was arrested a week ago, after running from the Baltimore Police during a drug sweep, had to be assisted (would or could not walk) to a Police Van after the arrest, was later treated for unknown medical issues and died of spine injuries at a local hospital.

The man was known to Police, having spent much time in handcuff situations during his lifetime, with a long rap sheet for drug and street crimes, and as yet no final report has been done as to all the circumstances leading to his death.

His family and friends have been active in street demonstrations in the days following his death, as Baltimore Police, the Mayor, and the US Justice Department have begun investigations into details, seeking a more conclusive report of how his spinal injury occurred.

Stay tuned...

[Athos_131]

[Katiebee]

Nice post Joan. It totally ignores the fact that the arresting officers neither rendered medical aide, not called fo EMT assistance, something the are trained to do, and are required to do by policy.

So your tempest in a tea pot is really a red herring argument.

[joan1984]

The investigation continues, the Officers have been suspended pending the outcome, and some statements have been made about the lack of a seatbelt on the young man being against the usual transport policy.

Clearly, his death shows he was in distress at some point in the process, and he was given treatment, hospitalization to check on his troubles, for which there was no fix, apparently. No official information has yet been released as to the man's crime history, or medical history, other than family statements and Baltimore news reports.

The rioters waited until darkness to attack Baseball Fans outside the Oriel's Stadium, before the game, and continued their lawless acts for hours, causing the Baltimore Mayor to order the Stadium locked, and preventing the exit of 15,000 fans until late in the evening, until the Police regained control of the city's streets.

Once again, leftist Democrat/Socialist/Communist "activists" create chaos, and are allowed to run wild in the streets by local Police, at the expense of law abiding citizens and tourists, and businesses.

All signs of a long hot summer to come... looks like it to me...

Nice post Joan. It totally ignores the fact that the arresting officers neither rendered medical aide, not called fo EMT assistance, something the are trained to do, and are required to do by policy.

So your tempest in a tea pot is really a red herring argument.

[Athos_131]

[joan1984]

Chairs? That's what you have to comment, Athos?

I take it you support the nonsense shown in Baltimore?

Jerk.

[Athos_131]

[Lois]

Once again, leftist Democrat/Socialist/Communist "activists" create chaos, and are allowed to run wild in the streets by local Police, at the expense of law abiding citizens and tourists, and businesses.

Yea right, because all "leftist Democrat/Socialist/Communist "activists"" are the same. 

Do you even listen to yourself?

Personally I doubt politics was much involved at all.  More like just plain anger.  Any idea what they might be angry about?

[phtlc]

Love the way one guy stood up to one of them and got swarmed. What ever happened to one on one?

[MissBarbara]

Personally I doubt politics was much involved at all.  More like just plain anger.  Any idea what they might be angry about?

Exactly the point.

[Lois]

Bingo!

[Athos_131]

[phtlc]

http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/crime/baltimore-police-receive-threat-from-gangs-to-take-out-law-enforcement/ar-BBiKf8e?ocid=ASUDHP


Looks like a lot of ass clownery all around.


Oh and I love this bit by the reverend at the funeral;



""At 25, he had to feel that the walls were closing in," said the Rev. Jamal Bryant of Empowerment Temple AME Church, who delivered the eulogy.
"He had to feel boxed in" by poverty and lack of opportunity, just like many other young black men. Bryant told worshippers that in the Bible, Jesus Christ had touched another young man in a box, a dead man in his coffin, and he had come to life and spoken.
"When that black boy got out of the casket, that black boy said, 'No justice!'" Bryant said. The crowd roared in response, "No peace!" "No justice, no peace" has been a rallying cry in protests against police mistreatment. U.S. Representative Elijah Cummings of Baltimore, one of numerous politicians at the funeral, said Gray's death had perverted the saying that children were parents' message to the future."


OK, if at the funeral of any boy of any colour if the deceased suddenly got up out of his casket and spoke, regardless of what he was saying I'd piss my pants and run away screaming...but that's just me.

[watcher1]

News reports are now saying that Baltimore police have solid evidence that three of the toughest Baltimore street gangs have banded together with the sole purpose of "taking out cops".  If true, will this bring about peace and harmony?

[Katiebee]

No, watcher, it won't. It's an excuse for them to get reputation.

[joan1984]

After waiting for the Mayor to call for help, Governor Hogan has finally taken action, and called out the National Guard, and Maryland State Police to help contain and restrain the hooligans in Baltimore, MD.

While the Mayor and local politicians hand wringing and delays allowed the local thugs and the out of town thugs ("activists") to get organized, the Governor waited far too long to send in his National Guard.

Police vacations and training have been cancelled, all hands on deck, detectives in uniform and assigned to street patrols, and Maryland State Police have thus far been unable to do what is necessary to protect the businesses and citizens who are obeying laws in Charm City, and return order as is necessary.

Anarchy is the enemy of Liberty and this is being shown again here
no matter why Mr. Angelos writes about peaceful protests, now or in the past. The opportunists have once again brought their chaos, and need to be put down.

[Athos_131]

[joan1984]

[anvil]

Toe, good post from John Angelos.

I believe he Is correct as to one of the primary causes of the dwindling of the middle class and the growing poor no matter your race.

Clinton signing in NAFTA at the end of his reign and the like is the tool.  I suspect if Clinton hadn't signed this, someone else would have.

[Lois]

"Takin' It To The Streets"

You don't know me but I'm your brother
I was raised here in this living hell
You don't know my kind in your world
Fairly soon the time will tell
You, telling me the things you're gonna do for me
I ain't blind and I don't like what I think I see
Takin' it to the streets
Takin' it to the streets
Takin' it to the streets
Takin' it to the streets

Take this message to my brother
You will find him everywhere
Wherever people live together
Tied in poverty's despair
You, telling me the things you're gonna do for me
I ain't blind and I don't like what I think I see

Takin' it to the streets
Takin' it to the streets
Takin' it to the streets
Takin' it to the streets