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Omaha Steve

(99,055 posts)
Sat Aug 8, 2020, 08:26 AM Aug 2020

Portland protests persist as some bring flashes of violence

Source: AP

By GILLIAN FLACCUS

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — More protests are expected in Portland, Oregon, throughout the weekend following violent demonstrations this week that have brought more unrest to the Northwest city.

Since George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis protests have occurred nightly for 70 days. Friday night, Portland police declared an unlawful assembly at the Penumbra Kelly public safety building, ordering everyone in the area to leave. Authorities had previously warned people not to trespass on the property.

Protesters remained for several hours before officers began to rush the crowd away from the building using crowd control munitions early Saturday. Several people were arrested, police said.

The crowd was dispersed because items including rocks, frozen or hard-boiled eggs and commercial-grade fireworks had been thrown or launched toward officers, police said in a statement. Oregon State Police worked with Portland officers to clear the protesters.



Demonstrators gathered at Floyd Light City Park on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 in Portland, Ore. Protests turned violent again even after the mayor pleaded with demonstrators to stay off the streets. Police say an officer suffered what was described as a severe injury after being hit with a rock late Thursday. (Mark Graves /The Oregonian via AP)


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Portland protests persist as some bring flashes of violence (Original Post) Omaha Steve Aug 2020 OP
Could these people be right wingers trying to stir shit up? nt mitch96 Aug 2020 #1
Could be. But then some people just might be getting pissed at being targeted by Federal and abqtommy Aug 2020 #2
I would argue that the element that loots burns and trashes during these protests are the catalyst. CentralMass Aug 2020 #12
Sorry, if you want to argue that's the next office down the hall...* abqtommy Aug 2020 #21
:-) Right then, this must be Abuse. I loved Monthy Python. CentralMass Aug 2020 #23
A group called the PNW Youth Liberation Front is allegedly involved. CentralMass Aug 2020 #10
I think that explanation has run its course. Steelrolled Aug 2020 #16
What is the Protest? Roy Rolling Aug 2020 #3
They really don't know janterry Aug 2020 #6
These so-called protests are the equivalent of the Seinfeld show Steelrolled Aug 2020 #19
They need to knock it off... Chicago1980 Aug 2020 #4
+1000 Thekaspervote Aug 2020 #5
+1 mitch96 Aug 2020 #15
"It's like they're asking for a confrontation" rollin74 Aug 2020 #22
I support the peaceful protesters! bluestarone Aug 2020 #7
Looks like the Wall of Moms has left the scene...nt Fiendish Thingy Aug 2020 #8
The Complicated Rise and Swift Fall of Portland's Wall of Moms Protest Group: EX500rider Aug 2020 #26
This would have moved to it's next phase by now had it not been energized by the Federal Troops. Gore1FL Aug 2020 #9
Not likely. It was night 36 or 37 when tRump brought in the feds. CentralMass Aug 2020 #11
When the feds left the story was that the violence left with them Steelrolled Aug 2020 #18
I agree with what you say. My point was it elongated the protest phase. nt Gore1FL Aug 2020 #20
I've heard of protest tourism Wolf Frankula Aug 2020 #13
Learn the history of Portland protests and the anarchist factor. Sneederbunk Aug 2020 #14
It's high time that Portland stopped protesting Polybius Aug 2020 #17
Strange, so many people had been saying sarisataka Aug 2020 #24
Ridiculous. oasis Aug 2020 #25

abqtommy

(14,118 posts)
2. Could be. But then some people just might be getting pissed at being targeted by Federal and
Sat Aug 8, 2020, 09:20 AM
Aug 2020

local police...

CentralMass

(15,265 posts)
12. I would argue that the element that loots burns and trashes during these protests are the catalyst.
Sat Aug 8, 2020, 11:19 AM
Aug 2020

They effectively started this and are propagating it.

 

Steelrolled

(2,022 posts)
16. I think that explanation has run its course.
Sat Aug 8, 2020, 12:53 PM
Aug 2020

Often the simplest explanation is best. In this case, I'd say it is just people who need to find themselves, and in the meantime, are acting out like assholes.

Roy Rolling

(6,853 posts)
3. What is the Protest?
Sat Aug 8, 2020, 09:44 AM
Aug 2020

I mean, what is the endgame? There must be meaningful change, and that can only come from the government side.

But protesters must know what their demands are and when they’ve been met. Otherwise, it’s just a Tv show and we are already over-saturated with media. Protest for change, not just for participating like it’s sporting event.

 

janterry

(4,429 posts)
6. They really don't know
Sat Aug 8, 2020, 10:05 AM
Aug 2020

There is no cohesive endgame, that's for sure. I think they know how to protest, but they lack the skills to work together. That's what is needed for real change.

I find it very disappointing -

 

Steelrolled

(2,022 posts)
19. These so-called protests are the equivalent of the Seinfeld show
Sat Aug 8, 2020, 01:00 PM
Aug 2020

It was famously the "show about nothing".

In portland we have the "protests about nothing".

Chicago1980

(1,968 posts)
4. They need to knock it off...
Sat Aug 8, 2020, 09:48 AM
Aug 2020

Every damn night...

Do they want the feds rushing back in?

It's like they're asking for a confrontation, and this isn't the time.

rollin74

(1,952 posts)
22. "It's like they're asking for a confrontation"
Sat Aug 8, 2020, 02:06 PM
Aug 2020

that pretty much sums up anarchist (or anarchist-inspired) protesting in Portland

bluestarone

(16,720 posts)
7. I support the peaceful protesters!
Sat Aug 8, 2020, 10:10 AM
Aug 2020

Wish they would protest during daylight hours, because that would curtail the trouble makers at night!

Gore1FL

(21,027 posts)
9. This would have moved to it's next phase by now had it not been energized by the Federal Troops.
Sat Aug 8, 2020, 10:19 AM
Aug 2020

Just like the coronavirus, if handled properly, this would be in a much better place.

 

Steelrolled

(2,022 posts)
18. When the feds left the story was that the violence left with them
Sat Aug 8, 2020, 12:57 PM
Aug 2020

That story lasted a few days.

There are people for whom this has sadly become the meaning in life. They'll start fights with whoever shows up.

Polybius

(15,235 posts)
17. It's high time that Portland stopped protesting
Sat Aug 8, 2020, 12:56 PM
Aug 2020

It's been over 70 days, enough already. Focus on getting Biden elected.

sarisataka

(18,197 posts)
24. Strange, so many people had been saying
Sat Aug 8, 2020, 02:48 PM
Aug 2020

the protesting, especially the violence, was all about the Feds. That once they left the city would be peaceful. The protests would go back to marching with no violence at all...

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