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The Amazing Power Of An Image

Roulette Man

Jul 13, 2016
12:18pm

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Originally posted by: billryan

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Originally posted by: chefantwon
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Originally posted by: malibber2
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Originally posted by: OddsWrkin
What about the other questions I asked?

If you show up at a peaceful protest in riot gear, it is likely the protest will turn into a riot.

Ever worn riot gear?

Why don't you first ask the simple question:

Who ordered the police to deploy in full riot gear?

Second question:

What is behind the woman in the photo? (specifically 30 feet behind her)

Third question:

What was the briefing the cops received before deploying?

Using the answers to those questions then ask the following:

Were the police justified wearing riot gear to the demonstration

A the nutjobs here are convinced the photo was photoshopped, I suppose the answer is a blue screen?
As for the rest, who knows. Not sure any of it matters.

Obviously you never took a physics class. While you may fantasize and think action in movies like the Matrix are real, physics does not allow what took place in that picture.

malibber2

Jul 13, 2016
12:25pm

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It is the riot gear and how it sticks out from their bodies that makes it look like they are leaning.

alanleroyII

Jul 13, 2016
12:41pm

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Originally posted by: malibber2

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Originally posted by: alanleroyII
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Originally posted by: malibber2
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Originally posted by: alanleroyII
Here's another powerful image...From Baylor Hospital.

I agree. That is a powerful picture, but I don't get the point you are trying to make.

Since the Dallas BLM protest ended with 5 dead cops and there had been threats against B.R. Police, maybe the Baton Rouge force thought they should take some extra precautions. That was my point. In a single powerful image.

Ah, so you were trying to do what I thought you were. I'm glad you clarified that. You think because there was one lone wolf gunman, a panty thief at that, in Dallas, Black Lives Matter protesters anywhere in the United Sates should be met with police dressed in riot gear ready to bust some heads?

Do you also think we should apply that same logic to abortion clinics since that anti-abortion activist shot up the one up in Colorado? Should we immediately surround all the abortion clinics in the United States with police in riot gear and arrest any protesters that show up because the clinics constantly get threats?

I believe peaceful protesters who break no laws should be treated with respect and dignity. I think whenever 5 cops are assassinated and then multiple threats of more violence to that BR department, they would be irresponsible to not take precautions to protect themselves. I'd feel the same way about an abortion clinic that witnessed a terrorist attack and terrorist threats from abortion foes.

With the juxtaposition of the two powerful photos "I think I was trying to suggest something about the duality of man".

Your picture was not photo shopped. It is a powerful image that reminds me of the single Tiananmen Square protestor standing up against a tank. It contrasts the all powerful state...armed and at the ready....with a single unwavering black woman standing her ground. There is a calmness about her, but at its core, the picture is about conflict between Black and White....Or Black and Blue.

My picture is the reverse. It is filled with raw emotions of a Black Cop who I imagine just came to grips with the death of his co-worker. He's a big powerful man, being comforted by a white woman in a show of personal understanding and unity.

Together the pictures depict where we are today. Conflicted and Contradicted. That's my point.

malibber2

Jul 13, 2016
12:49pm

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Originally posted by: alanleroyII

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Originally posted by: malibber2
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Originally posted by: alanleroyII
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Originally posted by: malibber2
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Originally posted by: alanleroyII
Here's another powerful image...From Baylor Hospital.

I agree. That is a powerful picture, but I don't get the point you are trying to make.

Since the Dallas BLM protest ended with 5 dead cops and there had been threats against B.R. Police, maybe the Baton Rouge force thought they should take some extra precautions. That was my point. In a single powerful image.

Ah, so you were trying to do what I thought you were. I'm glad you clarified that. You think because there was one lone wolf gunman, a panty thief at that, in Dallas, Black Lives Matter protesters anywhere in the United Sates should be met with police dressed in riot gear ready to bust some heads?

Do you also think we should apply that same logic to abortion clinics since that anti-abortion activist shot up the one up in Colorado? Should we immediately surround all the abortion clinics in the United States with police in riot gear and arrest any protesters that show up because the clinics constantly get threats?

That is a very thoughtful analysis, and I agree with 90% of it.

OddsWrkin

Jul 13, 2016
1:56pm

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Originally posted by: malibber2

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Originally posted by: OddsWrkin
At least the logic is somewhat consistent:

The guy who resisted arrest is dead not because he resisted arrest, he is dead because cops are bad,

The riot wasn't cause by those throwing rocks or molotov cocktails, the riot was caused by the policemen that were dressed to possibly survive such an attack.

I think I am starting to get it.

The ACLU and three other groups are suing the Baton Rouge police department for how they treated the protesters. So it looks like a judge will get the final say on whether or not they behaved appropriately.

If they are suing because they are wearing riot gear, this would be pertinent to the discussion. But since you are talking behavior versus attire, I think it is not.

forkushV

Jul 13, 2016
3:16pm

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Can anyone name a Black Lives Matter leader who has advocated rioting? It's a sincere question, so I look forward to responses.

On the other hand, can anyone name a presidential candidate who has promised riots in the streets if he is denied his party's presidential nomination? That's a much easier question to answer, isn't it?

hoops2

Jul 13, 2016
9:29pm

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In response to forky's question - the answer is tef Poe. That took less than a minute. How about the NYC March calling for people to kill cops.

Why won't blm protest the killing of blacks by blacks?

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Originally posted by: malibber2

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Originally posted by: OddsWrkin
What about the other questions I asked?

If you show up at a peaceful protest in riot gear, it is likely the protest will turn into a riot.

The Baltimore police stood down. How did that turn out?

Don

Jul 13, 2016
11:48pm

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Originally posted by: forkushV
Can anyone name a Black Lives Matter leader who has advocated rioting? It's a sincere question, so I look forward to responses.

Umm, . . . no. Poor old DonDiego doesn't know his name, but here's one in Portland, Oregon:

Portland BLM Demonstration Leader

forkushV

Jul 14, 2016
12:19am

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Originally posted by: hoops2
In response to forky's question - the answer is tef Poe...

Thank you. I'll take your word for it.

So assuming that he did advocate rioting, I'd say he is just as immoral and un-American as a presidential candidate who threatens rioting if he does not receive his party's presidential nomination.

I mean, we don't want to have double standards, do we?

Roulette Man

Jul 14, 2016
12:53am

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Ouch. Forkie just shot himself in his foot again.

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