Just remember black lives matter.

[Vintage Claret]

The murder of anyone regardless of race or religion is something abhorrent to me, but this is especially so when the murderer is a serving police officer, whilst his colleagues look on and do nothing to stop the murder.
Under these circumstances it is not surprising when people protest, initially at the inaction of the local police commanders. I can not and no one should condone a peaceful protest turning into a riot. At the same time when a peaceful protest is dispersed by violent means so an unstable leader like Donald Trump can pose for a photograph does nothing but bring the office of president into disrepute. I have seen the video’s showing the use of tear gas, and there was no sign of the protesters being violent at that time, but I cannot guarantee the authenticity of that video but as it was shown by several news agencies it is likely to be genuine.
If I was to take a cynical view, I would think that the protests are likely to be seen as a godsend for a president who suffering poor political rating due to his handling of the CV19 pandemic. If he can stir up racial tension especially in the southern state’s he stands a better chance of re-election. He has already set the ball in motion spouting that he is the president of law and order. Which does make one wonder why he supported and is still supporting several people who have admitted breaking the law while they were employed by his administration.
I have to agree with Army that he is likely to win the election in November I am just glad I do not live in the USA.

[The Bedlington Terrier]

The murder of anyone regardless of race or religion is something abhorrent to me, but this is especially so when the murderer is a serving police officer, whilst his colleagues look on and do nothing to stop the murder.
Under these circumstances it is not surprising when people protest, initially at the inaction of the local police commanders. I can not and no one should condone a peaceful protest turning into a riot. At the same time when a peaceful protest is dispersed by violent means so an unstable leader like Donald Trump can pose for a photograph does nothing but bring the office of president into disrepute. I have seen the video’s showing the use of tear gas, and there was no sign of the protesters being violent at that time, but I cannot guarantee the authenticity of that video but as it was shown by several news agencies it is likely to be genuine.
If I was to take a cynical view, I would think that the protests are likely to be seen as a godsend for a president who suffering poor political rating due to his handling of the CV19 pandemic. If he can stir up racial tension especially in the southern state’s he stands a better chance of re-election. He has already set the ball in motion spouting that he is the president of law and order. Which does make one wonder why he supported and is still supporting several people who have admitted breaking the law while they were employed by his administration.
I have to agree with Army that he is likely to win the election in November I am just glad I do not live in the USA.

Trump on George Floyd, who was killed by Minneapolis cops: "Hopefully George is looking down right now and saying, 'this is a great thing that's happening for our country.' This is a great day for him."









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