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With all the nonsense and lies about violence and property damage being spewed by Fox News and conservative pundits, I truly appreciate the Seattle PD putting this message out early in the day.
Originally Posted By u/LoveFosteringDogs At 2025-06-15 03:09:19 PM | Source
I shared a theory with some of my friends that I think the police also have a pretty vested interest in ensuring these stay peaceful.
Given what Trump/his Project 2025 puppet masters did in LA, where they’re trying to spark a flash point, I think local PD do not want to have their jurisdiction overruled.
Entirely dependent on the tone set by the individual PD in my opinion. This is a massive amount of people and it’s one thing to have a block or two of protesters that the police can instigate or beat the crap out of and arrest as they see fit vs a crowd of 20k (or whatever) that could wreak havoc on an entire city. It’s absolutely self-interest on their part, but also what they think they can or can’t get away with. I don’t think potential National Guard involvement even factors into their thought processes.
That’s fair. That also highlights the importance of having the people show up en masse.
I mentioned something about this phenomenon a few days ago. Basically, the entire point of "check and balances" is to deadlock powerful governmental branches, individuals, and parties against one another. Once those with power (Seattle PD in this case) find themselves at risk of losing it to someone else, they change tact to maintain the status quo.
That's RIGHT! Not ONE Police Officer SHOT Anyone or anything! A FIRST in US History!
Not one report anyway.
It's a catch 22if they are are violent they get the BLM treatment from the media and gives Trump an excuse to continue his civil war / coup. If they are peaceful then they are simply ignored.
True, but it's certainly good for morale. Hopefully they treat it as a warning. I personally have no grievances against my local and state governments or authorities (within reason), so violence would need to be carefully organized with the goal in mind.
Meanwhile, LA mayor is more concerned with graffiti than the immigrant population
Nice protest, now how about a concensous that is easy to obtain? Like cancelling Amazon Prime, Twitter or Facebook? Or maybe pledge to moving your money to a credit union?
What? You mean actually change your behaviour in ways that you might find inconvenient instead of just loudly demanding that society change itself for your benefit? Talk like that is liable to make someone post that comic panel with the guy in the well. You don't want that, do you?
I want to upvote... but number is nice... comment instead.
It’s 91 upvotes now, go for it.
Cool. Upvoted. People are so petty w the downvotes. Enjoy life a little more lol.