Posted on 05/08/2017 7:08:10 AM PDT by Twotone
On Monday, protesters all over the world marched on behalf of world socialism, communism, and a bunch of other causes popular with the political left. In Portland, they rioted. To be fair, many protesters did not riot, but the ones who did showed that they rule the streets of Portland. The rioters were clad in black with scarves covering their faces, burning things, breaking windows, damaging property, and terrorizing afternoon commuters just trying to get home.
In other words, it was a Parade for Rioters.
Meanwhile, two days earlier on Saturday, April 29th, the 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade and Carnival was canceled, courtesy of the threats issued by the same despicable thugs that rioted on Monday. The canceled parade catered to families and children who wanted to enjoy cherished annual traditions of the Rose Festival. Obviously, this children's parade didn't receive the material support and security assurances that the protesters on Monday enjoyed. Did the cancellation of Saturday's parade help embolden the rioters to riot on Monday? Seems like it. The rioters certainly got the message that crime pays in Portland's "Rioters Sanctuary" -- so why not riot some more?
The stated goal of these groups is to label anyone that they object to as being "fascist" and to "shut them down." They boast about "how much power" they have, that "the police cannot stop" them, they openly threaten to "endanger future parades," and add that their threats are "non-negotiable." They are indeed "anti-free speech" groups and live up to the very definition of "fascist" themselves.
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Seems there’s a church on every corner in SW Oregon. Especially in Bandon, a semi-Bohemian burg full of drunks.
Also, conservative talk show host Lars Larsen runs a PSA on mental health problems in Oregon. I’m sure he read the text right, but it was written “...help end the stigma of mental health.” Perfect for Portland.
Colorado shooter was baked.
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