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Related: About this forumCNN Analyst Says Black Protesters Are More Dangerous Than Armed Militiamen
CNN law enforcement analyst Art Roderick said that armed protesters who took over a federal building in Oregon did not warrant harsh law enforcement treatment because they were not looting anything.
On Saturday, Cliven Bundys son, Ammon Bundy, and a group of armed militiamen seized the Malheur Wildlife Refuge headquarters to protest sentences against two ranchers who were convicted of setting wildfires on federal land leased for cattle grazing. Both Dwight and Steven Hammond were re-sentenced to 5 years in prison for arson.
Bundy addressed reporters late Saturday evening, stating We pose no threat to anybody. Theres no person that is physically harmed by what were doing. However, The Oregonian reported that the group occupying the building has not ruled out using violence against police who try to forcibly remove them from the building.
Roderick told CNN host Brian Stelter on Sunday that law enforcement should not react with force to end the militias occupation of the federal building.
More: http://usuncut.com/news/cnn-analyst-art-roderick-says-black-protesters-dangerous-armed-militiamen/
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CNN Analyst Says Black Protesters Are More Dangerous Than Armed Militiamen (Original Post)
WhoIsNumberNone
Jan 2016
OP
I never cease to be amazed at how fast these bullshit themes spread among the right.
Buzz Clik
Jan 2016
#4
Not looting, but Trespassing, Breaking & Entering, Armed & Resisting Arrest all come to mind n/t
99th_Monkey
Jan 2016
#5
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)1. As we thought,the M$M wants a story.
Breaking News!!!!!! Fascist propaganda.
Downwinder
(12,869 posts)2. Isn't this why Sheriffs have been getting
military hardware?
WhoIsNumberNone
(7,875 posts)3. Tanks & assault weapons are only for use against hippies & blacks
Enthusiast
(50,983 posts)8. Occupy might get out of hand again.
kenfrequed
(7,865 posts)10. Basically yes.
I am tired of these bastards running around with weapons like this. Attempting to force political change with the threat of violence is terrorism.
Buzz Clik
(38,437 posts)4. I never cease to be amazed at how fast these bullshit themes spread among the right.
They make Ebola look benign.
99th_Monkey
(19,326 posts)5. Not looting, but Trespassing, Breaking & Entering, Armed & Resisting Arrest all come to mind n/t
Downwinder
(12,869 posts)6. They jail nuns for trespassing on federal property.
Enthusiast
(50,983 posts)9. Excellent point.
KeepItReal
(7,769 posts)7. No! They do not get to "just go home", you analyst hack.
Arrest each and every one and charge them under the applicable laws they broke.
Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)11. Give the militia guys bongo drums....
That'll get the cops to attack them.