Protests

[jesmu84]

Thanks for the updated link.  No surprise that these are being funded and pushed by the "shallow state"

More:

https://twitter.com/AltCyberCommand/status/1251941209779494913?s=19

[GB Warrior]

Voters incapable of thinking for themselves still inexplicably incapable of thinking for themselves

[🏀]

Every footage of protesters just look like they get together and eat meat together. Then brag about it on message boards.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Every footage of protesters just look like they get together and eat meat together. Then brag about it on message boards.

They take their cue from the top. This is what "outstanding leadership" looks like to them:

Trump brands FBI top brass ‘human scum’, calls CNN reporter ‘brainless’, and says he’s ‘not a fan’ of Mitt Romney
https://news.yahoo.com/trump-brands-fbi-top-brass-104641147.html

This is how far the office has fallen.

[jesmu84]

https://twitter.com/BFriedmanDC/status/1252055898819899393?s=20

[jesmu84]

Every footage of protesters just look like they get together and eat meat together. Then brag about it on message boards.

I laughed.

Thanks.

[forgetful]

https://twitter.com/BFriedmanDC/status/1252055898819899393?s=20

Honestly, that was a brilliant and simple counter protest.

Did anyone ever think they would see a day, where in the middle of a global pandemic, you would have the president encouraging protests of the other parties states, for trying to save lives?

[Galway Eagle]

https://twitter.com/BFriedmanDC/status/1252055898819899393?s=20

One thing I do not get, is how can rational people on here I truly respect (for their business acumen, education and basketball knowledge) feel good when winning politically means aligning their views with this filth. There's anxiety and frustration towards the shut down but telling healthcare workers from the front line to go to China is, as the second worst presidential candidate in my memory put it, "Deplorable".

[jesmu84]

One thing I do not get, is how can rational people on here I truly respect (for their business acumen, education and basketball knowledge) feel good when winning politically means aligning their views with this filth. There's anxiety and frustration towards the shut down but telling healthcare workers from the front line to go to China is, as the second worst presidential candidate in my memory put it, "Deplorable".

Ah, yes. The video:

https://twitter.com/MarcZenn/status/1251975162926227457?s=20

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

https://twitter.com/BFriedmanDC/status/1252055898819899393?s=20

I saw that.
That was great.

[Jockey]

Guns and god. It's always the same with these people.

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2020/04/19/wisconsin-anti-quarantine-protests-pushed-facebook-activists/5163425002/

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Guns and god. It's always the same with these people.

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2020/04/19/wisconsin-anti-quarantine-protests-pushed-facebook-activists/5163425002/

And wrapping themselves in the flag.

[Babybluejeans]

If people want to protest government efforts to save their life and throw hatred at healthcare workers, fine. But they should identify themselves and waive medical care if/when they get infected.

[pbiflyer]

If people want to protest government efforts to save their life and throw hatred at healthcare workers, fine. But they should identify themselves and waive medical care if/when they get infected.

[tower912]

Love.   It.   

[jesmu84]

https://twitter.com/Bry_Mac/status/1250155077668605954?s=19

[muwarrior69]

What happened to no politics?

[ZiggysFryBoy]

What happened to no politics?

Its not politics, its current events.   

[rocky_warrior]

What happened to no politics?

It is impossible to discuss Covid-19 in the US and leave politics out of it. The US president is running the show on this one, he's running daily press briefings.   This is effecting everyone, and we're *trying* to let people have reasonable discussions about this. 

Nobody has been banned for politics on this board - but we have deleted a number of posts that are not appropriate.  We have also banned a few people for general inappropriate posting and instigating.    If you feel false or misleading information has been posted, please do correct it.  We want as much factual information here as possible.  But also know that you'll get blasted (by either side) if you post propaganda or fake news.  Opinions are OK too - but don't vent too much or it might get deleted. 

This is a global pandemic, and this is a forum to talk about it.  We're not relaxing that rule in other boards (or, not trying to...).   

And finally - I've said it a million times before - we don't WANT to moderate anything.  We'd prefer you all behave and make our lives easier.

[pbiflyer]

What happened to no politics?

It’s interesting that there are two posts poking fun at stupid people and you think it’s political.

[MUBurrow]

I ignore pretty much every opinion that starts with "the media."

But that being said, these protests are not being covered responsibly.  They are statistically insignificant. Coverage of these has been intended to fan conflict where it doesn't really exist, and its working.  A handful of losers show up to these, they get covered as legitimate movements, liberals get worked up and start value-projecting like damn disco balls, and then more people show up to "own the libs."  All of a sudden it looks like a real thing and pols trying to make a name for themselves by owning the libs have the political cover to do what they were always going to do anyway.  Makes nihlism look like an attractive option.  At least it has the meats.

[real chili 83]

It is impossible to discuss Covid-19 in the US and leave politics out of it. The US president is running the show on this one, he's running daily press briefings.   This is effecting everyone, and we're *trying* to let people have reasonable discussions about this. 

Nobody has been banned for politics on this board - but we have deleted a number of posts that are not appropriate.  We have also banned a few people for general inappropriate posting and instigating.    If you feel false or misleading information has been posted, please do correct it.  We want as much factual information here as possible.  But also know that you'll get blasted (by either side) if you post propaganda or fake news.  Opinions are OK too - but don't vent too much or it might get deleted. 

This is a global pandemic, and this is a forum to talk about it.  We're not relaxing that rule in other boards (or, not trying to...).   

And finally - I've said it a million times before - we don't WANT to moderate anything.  We'd prefer you all behave and make our lives easier.

Rocky,

So, when are you going to hit Hards with the ban hammer?  He’s way over the top and a weee bit paranoid too.  He has zero tolerance and sees the ghost of Chico’s around every corner.

I get it, he was worried about his parents, and apparently has a business to worry about.  He’s having a tough time right now.

There have been others, from both sides, who reconciled some differences on the board today. Hards...he continues.

[Jockey]

Rocky,

So, when are you going to hit Hards with the ban hammer?  He’s way over the top and a weee bit paranoid too.  He has zero tolerance and sees the ghost of Chico’s around every corner.

I get it, he was worried about his parents, and apparently has a business to worry about.  He’s having a tough time right now.

There have been others, from both sides, who reconciled some differences on the board today. Hards...he continues.

If you want someone banned, report it to the mods. Whining to everyone like this is not a good look.

[real chili 83]

Really.

King of the whiners.

[rocky_warrior]

Rocky,

So, when are you going to hit Hards with the ban hammer?  He’s way over the top and a weee bit paranoid too.  He has zero tolerance and sees the ghost of Chico’s around every corner.

I get it, he was worried about his parents, and apparently has a business to worry about.  He’s having a tough time right now.

There have been others, from both sides, who reconciled some differences on the board today. Hards...he continues.

This type of response doesn't help at all.  If anyone says something offensive, report it.  If you think they're spreading misinformation, refute it.   But complaining publicly doesn't earn much respect from any of the mods (not just me...).  It comes off as whiny. 

If hards thinks everyone is Cheeks, that's whiny and annoying too.  But it's not exactly ban worthy.  I know we've removed a bunch of HA's posts, but I don't recall anything actually ban worthy.  Did he have a public spat with Goose?  Yes.  Does Goose deserve some blame for that too? Yes.  Do you want me to ban them both?  No - and I wouldn't.  Is that why you're suddenly calling out Hards?  Because Goose doesn't deserve any critisim?  I don't get it.