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Why your friends criticizing the Baltimore riots are either ignorant or racist
Philly Now ^ | April 28 | Josh Kruger

Posted on 05/02/2015 11:58:35 PM PDT by Uhhh

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To: Lonely Bull
From the author's own webpage:

Josh Kruger: Described as “an effeminate man-child” and “a radical homosexual activist” by critics, Josh Kruger is an award-winning commentator and writer in Philadelphia.

Some of Josh’s work includes his candid, personal experiences with homelessness, HIV/AIDS, and drug addiction. In 2014, the Society of Professional Journalists called his work “mesmerizing. Not just an unusual point of view, but excellent writing, too.” Currently, Josh is a contributing columnist for Philadelphia Weekly, that city’s largest alternative weekly newspaper. His column, The Uncomfortable Whole, appears regularly in print and typically confronts social problems, like drugs, or cultural stigmas, like homophobia. He writes daily for PW’s Philly Now blog, often focusing on activism, queer rights, mass transit, Philadelphia, politics, and society. In addition to his work at Philadelphia Weekly, Josh contributes to Philadelphia Magazine and Philadelphia public media station WHYY’s Newsworks. His work has appeared in national publications including The Advocate and HIV Plus Magazine, and he is a regular contributor to online HIV/AIDS resource center The Body.

Probably more than you wanted to know . . .

161 posted on 05/03/2015 6:28:48 AM PDT by Charlemagne on the Fox
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To: Salamander; Uhhh
OK, I see from post #140 where you're coming from.

You chose wisely, welcome to Free Republic.

Now make a sizeable contribution in the form of beer for everybody and lets party!

162 posted on 05/03/2015 6:29:49 AM PDT by PROCON (CRUZing into 2016 with Ted!)
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To: TexasCajun
Many white people responding to the riots in Baltimore are either ignorant or outright racist.

So funny. Two hallmarks of the inner city, racism and ignorance. I don't suppose the author is familiar with the concept of projection.

163 posted on 05/03/2015 6:30:01 AM PDT by ladyjane
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To: Salamander

that poor white frog in front of the Dobie is not getting the proper exposure

i MUS PROTEST


164 posted on 05/03/2015 6:32:02 AM PDT by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><>)
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To: D Rider
Do you own reality check. Retail chain stores operate as their own profit centers. That means that individual stores price items based on the costs of that particular store. Areas that require extra security and have high incidences of shop lifting charge more. Go into any Walmart or grocery store in a "poor" area. Check prices on a few items. then check the prices on the same items of the same store in an upper middle class area. "Poor" people pay more because they are thieves. Thieves also get arrested more than non-thieves ...statistically speaking.

That's also why major supermarket chains don't want to open stores in black neighborhoods. The costs (theft, insurance, getting competent people willing to work in the area, etc) are much higher, and they don't want to see a TV newsbabe comparing price of food in stores in white vs black areas.

165 posted on 05/03/2015 6:40:15 AM PDT by PapaBear3625 (You don't notice it's a police state until the police come for you.)
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To: MeshugeMikey

The dog is Lord Of The Frogs.

Poor little Kermie has no say in anything.

[which reminds me, I have to try and fish him outta the pond...he’s gone missing, again]


166 posted on 05/03/2015 6:42:06 AM PDT by Salamander (Like acid and oil on a madman's face, reason tends to fly away.)
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To: Salamander

Its not Easy Being Green!!

Where is the Green America’s Al Sharpton when ya need em?


167 posted on 05/03/2015 6:43:42 AM PDT by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><>)
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To: Uhhh
Why your friends criticizing the Baltimore riots are either ignorant or racist

The primary reaction in observation of the Baltimore riots is not based on race, politics or whatever the author suggests.

Most of us are studying the scenario and devising means to protect ourselves and loved ones against a societal breakdown.

Regarding those most likely to inflict such horrors on us, it becomes our responsibility to disable their ability to bring about this scenario by any means.

We're protecting our loved ones and our very lives.

I do not place limitations on what techniques are used to shut down and completely discredit those who are placing us all at risk.

168 posted on 05/03/2015 6:50:54 AM PDT by Caipirabob (Communists... Socialists... Democrats...Traitors... Who can tell the difference?)
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To: windsorknot
Josh? Business?

It is to laugh!

169 posted on 05/03/2015 6:54:13 AM PDT by gogeo (If you are Tea Party, the eGOP does not want you.)
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To: Uhhh

Folks.......fact......Baltimore is now a dead city....worse then Detroit ever was!!! What sane, common sense, security minded, organizations, tourists, conventions, new business opportunities, etc., sports events, etc. will ever opt to go to Baltimore, the new “Purge” & “Escape From New York City”!!! The Democrat low life, thugs & “Obamabot” politicians have taken actions that doom the city from moving forward, for many years to come!!! The action of the Mayor and her staff will also have a major negative impact on the decline of attendance at baseball & football games and all sports events held in the Balitmore City limits!!!

Like elections....Riots have major consquences and weakening/lowering the city police & first responder forces morale and motivation to do their jobs effectively is totally insane. Things have nowhere to go but downward. You get what you vote for....and you folks in Balitmore have been voting for people that have been destroying your city, job and career opportunities for many, many years!!! They are called Democrats!!!


170 posted on 05/03/2015 6:54:53 AM PDT by JLAGRAYFOX ( My only objective is to defeat and destroy Obama & his Democrat Party, politically!!!.)
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To: Rodamala

If it’s a dog whistle for conservatives, why is it that libs are the only ones who can hear it?


171 posted on 05/03/2015 6:59:11 AM PDT by gogeo (If you are Tea Party, the eGOP does not want you.)
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To: Uhhh
If "thug" and "animal" are now racist descriptions of these violent anarchists, rapists, robbers, and murders, they should simply be called what they truly are: URBAN TERRORISTS.
172 posted on 05/03/2015 7:20:04 AM PDT by Ronaldus Magnus
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To: Salamander

Yep, hounds will ruin your day and disperse a crowd if used correctly.

Of course down here in Texas we have a fondness for pit bulls. They can rip you a new one before you can say ‘run’ and they are somewhat cheaper to feed and replace, especially if someone shoots them while storming your castle. (Notice I didn’t say police.)

Many times a pit bull is the first line of defense against unarmed looters and other undesirables who would trespass. Of course the second line of defense may be an armed p*ssed-off homeowner with a dead dog if the perp is unlucky. :>)


173 posted on 05/03/2015 7:23:41 AM PDT by Texicanus (Texas, it's like a whole 'nother country.)
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To: Texicanus

BTW. Don’t forget those planned military exercises where the special ops will be running through Texas neigborhoods searching for something or somebody on private property. It will get interesting. I suggest there will be a lot of dead pit bulls and a few dog bites as they clear the neighborhoods.

There will be barking dogs, gun shots, and the whirr of black helicopters in the night. Some say artillery blasts and jets will roar across the countryside.

I am so glad the government is here to help us find the terrorists hidden in our neighborhoods. /s


174 posted on 05/03/2015 7:41:35 AM PDT by Texicanus (Texas, it's like a whole 'nother country.)
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To: Uhhh

IBTZ


175 posted on 05/03/2015 7:46:09 AM PDT by <1/1,000,000th%
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To: Texicanus
Posted on the front of my house.

I have watched people stand *outside* the gate, shifting around nervously, while staring at that sign.

You can almost hear their internal dialogue; Is this a joke...or not?

Some eventually go back and blow their car horn.

Others just go away.

It's a good sign. :)

176 posted on 05/03/2015 7:51:59 AM PDT by Salamander (Like acid and oil on a madman's face, reason tends to fly away.)
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To: Salamander

Good sign!

I just have the regular old “Security Dogs on Guard” .

I had a guy drive up, roll down the window of his truck and yell “are the security dogs chained up??”.
I said no the aren’t and he left!

Not a dog person I guess.


177 posted on 05/03/2015 7:58:37 AM PDT by Ditter
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To: Salamander

That’s a good sign to warn trespassers off. Mine says something to the effect ‘Protected by Castle Law’ and ‘Smith and Wesson’.

Anyway, the UPS guys delivering packages and the Irish Gypsies who just happen to be in the neighborhood wanting to fix my roof, trim my trees, and repave my driveway with their leftover supplies from other jobs, don’t linger for long.

I have convinced the neighbors that I’m harmless...


178 posted on 05/03/2015 8:12:40 AM PDT by Texicanus (Texas, it's like a whole 'nother country.)
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To: Texicanus
I made my husband a sign that says. “This man is not armed... Please do not rob or hurt him”.

It is posted inside the house on the door to his reloading room. Heh heh!

179 posted on 05/03/2015 8:20:05 AM PDT by Ditter
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To: Ditter

No fair!


180 posted on 05/03/2015 8:24:31 AM PDT by Texicanus (Texas, it's like a whole 'nother country.)
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