Trump to Use Heavy Force Against any Peaceful Protest of his Birthday Parade

ironmanz35 said:
No never had an opportunity, luck of the draw for those who do get called to participate. I would have gladly if given the opportunity as I am sure most active duty or veterans would say.
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As a vet you seem to be in a huge minority.
 
The primary function of any government is to provide safety of life, property, and freedom of movement. In a federal system such as ours, that responsibility first falls on local and state government.When they fail or out right refuse to control the situation, the federal government is the backstop. A very simple concept to understand.

Then there is the concept of overwhelming force to prevent future threats to public safety. I have observed first hand in Memphis and DC in 1968 and Columbus 1970 that any law enforcement presence that is not overwhelming to begin with is destined to allow the situation to escalate and become out of control. The presence or promise to use overwhelming force is effective, and its effectiveness is based on numbers and assets deployed, not on skulls bashed.

Finally, America is about civil discourse to decide issues. Violence to resolve issues by force is unacceptable and violence when it occurs must be stopped. We may disagree with Trump on style and substance, but he is correct in sending the message that overwhelming force will be forthcoming from the federal level if state and local government fail in their duty to their citizens.
 
Omega said:
The primary function of any government is to provide safety of life, property, and freedom of movement. In a federal system such as ours, that responsibility first falls on local and state government.When they fail or out right refuse to control the situation, the federal government is the backstop. A very simple concept to understand.

Then there is the concept of overwhelming force to prevent future threats to public safety. I have observed first hand in Memphis and DC in 1968 and Columbus 1970 that any law enforcement presence that is not overwhelming to begin with is destined to allow the situation to escalate and become out of control. The presence or promise to use overwhelming force is effective, and its effectiveness is based on numbers and assets deployed, not on skulls bashed.

Finally, America is about civil discourse to decide issues. Violence to resolve issues by force is unacceptable and violence when it occurs must be stopped. We may disagree with Trump on style and substance, but he is correct in sending the message that overwhelming force will be forthcoming from the federal level if state and local government fail in their duty to their citizens.
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State and local government is not failing their duties to their citizens if there is a protest on Trumps birthday. The 1st amendment does not allow overwhelming force in response to a protest.
 
ProV1 said:
State and local government is not failing their duties to their citizens if there is a protest on Trumps birthday. The 1st amendment does not allow overwhelming force in response to a protest.
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It depends on the protest dolt.
 
Costa said:
It depends on the protest dolt.
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No it does not, dipsh_t. It depends on if there is violence. People engaged in protest are protected by the 1st amendment. People engaged in violence are not. Conflating protest and violence is MAGA Dumb.
 
ironmanz35 said:
Not my place to say it can or can't be protested, the people marching in the parade are the same people protecting the right of those who do protest so it sure seems silly to protest them.. I hope no one is dumb enough to try and cause property damage or physical harm. Sounds like Trumps warning should be deterrent enough.
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Trump telling a liberal not to do something isn’t the least bit discouraging for them.

I myself oppose the parade on the grounds that it’s a colossal waste of money that could be better spent on other things. More money for naval infrastructure comes to mind right away.
 
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bob22 said:
Excellent. I hope there are peaceful protests.

a) Trump responds with "heavy force" exposing maga fascism to the world.

b) Trump does nothing and lives up to the TACO meme.

win/win
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I thought the exact same thing. LOL.
 
Guillotine said:
Ole' Aaron is as big a liar as you are. Absolutely nowhere has Trump said he will use heavy force against peaceful protesters. You lying bastards made that up.

Pro tip- If you must lie to make your point, you have no point. You're just a filthy liar.

Please make a note of this.
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Nobody is paying any attention to what Aaron says. It is what Trump said.

We're going to celebrate big on Saturday. If any protesters want to come out, they will be met with very big force."
 
bob22 said:
Excellent. I hope there are peaceful protests.

a) Trump responds with "heavy force" exposing maga fascism to the world.

b) Trump does nothing and lives up to the TACO meme.

win/win
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What is up with you people and your bald-faced lies?

Read my lips. He never said he was using heavy force against peaceful protesters.

You people really are pathetic.
 
ProV1 said:
Nobody is paying any attention to what Aaron says. It is what Trump said.

We're going to celebrate big on Saturday. If any protesters want to come out, they will be met with very big force."
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I see no mention of peaceful protesters.

Are you people really so stupid as to not understand what the President is saying?
 
Guillotine said:
I see no mention of peaceful protesters.

Are you people really so stupid as to not understand what the President is saying?
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Yeah because he did not delineate or specify. He just said protesters will be met with big force. Don’t try tell us he did not say what he said, liar.
 
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