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Sisyphus

On Parler: https://parler.com/profile/Sisyphus004935826250/posts On MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/sisyphusachaean Lived in DC for over 50 years. Then I repented.

| July 19, 2020

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Zachary Stieber in the Epoch Times reports on the burning of the Portland Police Association last night and touches on many interesting developments. The Portland Police Association’s building was burned late Saturday as rioting continued in Oregon’s largest city with no signs of stopping. Preview Open

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By Sisyphus

Sisyphus

On Parler: https://parler.com/profile/Sisyphus004935826250/posts On MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/sisyphusachaean Lived in DC for over 50 years. Then I repented.

| July 19, 2020

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From USA Today: Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has sued multiple federal agencies alleging agents in unmarked vehicles have grabbed people off Portland’s streets without a warrant in recent days. Preview Open

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A Refreshing Take

By Anthony L. DeWitt

Anthony L. DeWitt

I am a practicing attorney who works remotely. I am a conservative and I believe the Second Amendment means what it says.

| July 17, 2020

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Every now and again a lawyer, or their criminal client, will provide a gift to the public. That’s what has happened in the case of a shooting suspect in Bothell, Washington.

Up front I need to recognize that the last thing in the world I want to see on the morning news is another police officer shot, and certainly not one killed. But that is what happened to Officer Shoop in Bothell. My prayers go out to his family and friends as they adjust to his untimely and violent death. He and his partner attempted to pull over a vehicle and after a short chase, it crashed. The killer, who I shall not name here, jumped out of the car and is alleged to have shouted “Come on, pig” repeatedly as he fired at the police officer who wasn’t even able to get out of his car before being shot in the head. His partner suffered a grazing wound to his head. Omitted, as typical, from the coverage of this insanity is the fact that the shooter is a Black Lives Matter activist who came to Washington from Kansas to engage in the protests there.

Thin Blue Defiance

By Tim McNabb

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Tim McNabb

I work in marketing. I like to write, and do so for a couple blogs - my own <a href="http://fivehundredwords.com" target="_blank">FiveHundredWords.com</a> and <a href="http://TheTruthAboutGuns.com" t

| July 16, 2020

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I like to think of myself as a brave person, or at least I think I am not a coward.

I am prudent. Or at least that is what I tell myself. I bought a “Make America Great Again” hat that I never wore. I told myself that if I got into an altercation that led to police involvement, I could find myself suspended from my job until an investigation is concluded. I could be injured and be out of work. I might…I could…I perhaps…

Prudent. Yeah.

The Dave Carter Show #19

Jason Whitlock Talks BLM, Kaepernick, & the Cult of Victimization

July 16, 2020

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With guest Jason Whitlock

It’s all about mob rule and how to defeat it as Dave welcomes former ESPN and Fox Sports Commentator and Writer Jason Whitlock onto the show. Now at Outkick.com, Jason explains what’s behind Colin Kaepernick’s knee problem and his uncontrollable compulsion to insult the nation on social media. Mr. Whitlock also weighs in on the destructive nature of seeing oneself as a perpetual victim in a conversation that touches on everything from Frederick Douglas’ 1852 speech to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the rush of corporate executives to genuflect to the mob, and the problematic letter that 153 prominent intellectuals recently signed warning about “cancel culture.” We know you’ll enjoy Jason’s exchange with Dave.

Then, as if one fascinating conversation were not enough, Dave talks with Ricochet Member Jenna Stocker about her recent article, “Americans Are Hungry For The Fight.” Jenna talks about life in Minneapolis in the wake of the riots, and why she thinks its beyond time for leaders in Congress and elsewhere to grow a spine and fight back against a dangerous radicalism. She maintains that Americans are yearning for leadership and will support it. “America and our Constitutional freedoms are worth the fight,” Jenna wrote in her article. As she talks with Dave, we think you’ll come to understand this former Marine Officer’s passion for the nation and why she says that we need more General Pattons.

Probability and Possibility

By Doug Watt

| July 15, 2020

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Police officers and sheriff deputies work in a world where possibility takes precedence over probability. There are people out there that will try to kill a law enforcement officer if they can. A shooting incident takes place in a matter of seconds. The second-guessing and misinformation about the decision to use deadly force goes on forever.

The two videos come from incidents in Detroit. The first video is of an arrest a gang member in Detroit who had a federal warrant. His friend who was not involved in the arrest decided to try and shoot one of the arresting officers. Social media posts claimed that the shooter was unarmed.

Black Intellectuals Discuss Our Current Predicament

By HeavyWater

HeavyWater

| July 14, 2020

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There has been a lot of talk about race in America these past several months. You can tune into CNN and listen to Don Lemon if you want a timewasting activity. But better would be to listen to some black intellectuals. Some are more conservative in their outlook than others. Some are Democrats yet they do not subscribe to the woke outlook.

BLM Increases Protests Against Back the Blue

By Susan Quinn

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Susan Quinn

Retired consultant, avid biography reader and meditator

| July 14, 2020

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“Back the Blue” demonstrations that support law enforcement are increasing across the country, and BLM has begun to hold counter-protests. There hasn’t been violence; yet. I worry that these supporters for police officers will be shut down, however, if we don’t stay vigilant.

Do you know about Back the Blue? Citizens all over the country are organizing and demonstrating their support for law enforcement. From my research, I was able to identify at least a dozen protests in the last month: Tavares, FL; Springfield, MS; Pima County, AZ; Jupiter, FL; Jensen Beach, FL; Tampa, FL; Palm City, FL; Brooklyn, NY; Jacksonville, FL; Omaha, NE; Los Angeles, CA; Plattsburgh, NY and Parkland, FL. Attendance ranged from a couple of hundred to 2,000 people. The earlier protests in June met little to no resistance. As soon as Back the Blue began to become more visible and better attended, BLM decided it needed to show up. Although some of the encounters were tense, there have been no violent incidents that I could identify.

An Inside Look at What Appears to Be Random Violence

By Doug Watt

| July 11, 2020

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The following video gives the viewer an inside look at what appears to be random violence in a riot situation. The mob is a bit more organized than you might be led to believe, by the mainstream media, and those politicians that see the mob as political allies to transform not just Portland, Oregon but the rest of the country as well.

This is a news briefing conducted by Deputy Police Chief Chris Davis of the Portland Police Bureau:

Dressed Right for a Street Fight

By Doug Watt

| July 10, 2020

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The hits just keep on coming for the Portland Police Bureau, and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. The usual whiners, their attorney’s, and Governor Kate Brown wants law enforcement in Portland to deescalate their response to violence, arson, and looting from the self-absorbed and entitled rioters in Portland.

From the Oregonian:

Three Martini Lunch

Biden’s Leftward Lurch, De Blasio’s Hypocrisy, No Football?

July 10, 2020

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Hosted by Greg Corombos, Jim Geraghty

Join Jim and Greg as they hammer Joe Biden for promising to force the Little Sisters of the Poor and others to include contraception coverage for employees, regardless of their personal beliefs. They also slam New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio for shredding the first amendment by banning large gatherings except for Black Lives Matter protesting. And they wonder whether there will be football in September as the Big Ten kills its non-conference schedule and the NFL seems destined for a major labor fight.

New York’s Intelligence Suffers the Unintelligent

By HerrForce1

HerrForce1

HerrForce1 is a member of Ricochet.

| July 10, 2020

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On June 30th New York’s city council voted to cut nearly $484 million from the NYPD’s annual $6 billion budget and shift funding to other agencies as well as youth and social services programming.

According to a USA Today summary, “the changes will cancel a nearly 1,200-person police recruiting class set for next month (though another class in October is scheduled to go forward), curtail overtime spending and shift school safety, crossing guards and homeless outreach away from the NYPD.” (emphasis mine)

Not Cut Out to Be a Cop

By Anthony L. DeWitt

Anthony L. DeWitt

I am a practicing attorney who works remotely. I am a conservative and I believe the Second Amendment means what it says.

| July 10, 2020

14 COMMENTS

There are several YouTube channels that show police activity, and they’ve had a lot of content recently with the riots and such. I had often thought if I had not gone to law school that I might have enjoyed being a police officer, but I now know that would have been a terrible idea. I grew up in a military family and I served in the military. I have stark views of right and wrong; I believe, for example, that people who pull and point weapons at police officers earn every Darwin Award they get.

Sometimes, however, I just watch these interactions and I’m thinking “why aren’t you guys kicking the stuffing out of that creep” as they holler and scream for the camera while they are being detained. Watch the Portland riots or Baltimore, or really any of these BLM orchestrated fiascos; they’re out there. If you’ve never interacted with a police officer but feel privileged to criticize them, watch some video and learn the other side of the story.

One Man’s 4th of July Story

By Chuck

Thatcher

Chuck

Chuck is a member of Ricochet.

| July 6, 2020

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I live in the county with one real town and one used-to-be town. Total population, just under 24k.

Around 3 June, I happened to be at the county Walmart for my weekly grocery run. While there I observed two vehicles, both out of state, whose occupants were primarily black males with dreadlocks. Both vehicles had markings/decals that made me wonder: BLM was hand-painted on the rear window of one of them. There was one black female I saw. It was a curiosity to me but that’s about all so I forgot it: Just assumed they were passing through.

Running Towards the Fire

By OmegaPaladin

OmegaPaladin

| July 5, 2020

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So a few hours ago, I was sitting with friends and finishing my drink in their backyard after a long evening of BBQ, and a girl rushes into the yard. “Sorry to bother you, but someone’s house is on fire!”

We quickly headed to the street, where across the street flames rumbled up from the attic. Two different people were calling 911, while the gal who informed us ran over and started banging on the door and windows. I ran to the side where there was a garden hose, but it’s not on. We circle round the back, a guy banging on the door while I look in vain for water. I hear that there’s an old man who lives alone here – renovating this house has been his dream. Other people go to the neighbors and tell them the house next door is on fire – an old lady in a nightgown emerges and looks on in concern. There are police sirens blaring. I turn to meet them – I want to hand over information to them so they can take control of the scene.

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By Doug Watt

| July 1, 2020

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Criminals may not be smart, perhaps cunning would be the appropriate word. Criminals adapt to their environment. When the Covid19 lockdowns began commercial burglaries began to rise in some cities. Shop, restaurant owners, and other business owners, began boarding up their business before the Summer of Love riots, looting and arson began. Noha Kassab can […]

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By Dotorimuk

Dotorimuk

| June 30, 2020

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Steven Crowder’s crew went into CHAZ/CHOP a few days ago. Turns out the warlord Raz has an apartment listed as an Air B&B, so the Crowder team rented it out and gave the warlord a tiny taste of his own medicine. Childish? Yep. Do I care about that? No. Crowder’s team also convinced some squatters […]

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Should Cops Get ‘Qualified Immunity?’

By Richard Epstein

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Richard Epstein

Known to students at the University of Chicago and NYU law schools as “the libertarian,” Richard Epstein has established himself as an expert in constitutional law, contracts, corporate law, real estate law, torts, labor law—and even Roman law. He is reputed to be more knowledgeable about Justinian’s Code than anyone since the Emperor Justinian himself. The Peter and Kirsten Bedford senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, Richard Epstein is the author of several books including, The Cas… [more]

| June 29, 2020

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The United States had just under 700,000 sworn enforcement officers in 2018, of whom 106 were killed in the line of duty that year. These officers are distributed among some 18,000 federal, state, and local police departments, which range in size from 36,000 officers in New York City to ten or fewer in hundreds of smaller towns and hamlets. All these individuals and departments are linked together by their license to use force when necessary to prevent violence and the destruction of property.

This raises a question: What legal regime should be implemented to prevent abuse by police officers?

The widely covered killing of George Floyd this past May—and the protests and looting that quickly followed—stemmed from a widespread lack of confidence in our public institutions. It did not matter that Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison brought charges against Derek Chauvin of the Minneapolis Police force, initially of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, but later raised to second-degree murder. Nor did it matter that, shortly thereafter, related charges of aiding and abetting the murder were brought against three of Chauvin’s fellow officers: Alexander Keung, Thomas Lane, and Tao Thao.

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By Doug Watt