City of Brotherly Love has 1,000 Looters

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Prayer Warrior

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Of course not. And they were undoubtably defending more than themselves in that instance. But have you seen the video? For one thing you can't even see the knife it's so small, and for another he didn't look like much of a threat at the time as far as I'm concerned. He wasn't running after the cops, he was walking slowly and gesturing. Like the world is supposed to be terrified out of their boots. :rolleyes:

The whole thing brings up the question of if procedure in this case is well-thought out, and if training is truly sufficient, and I think the blacks have every right to bitch here.

I saw the video and wondered about what you're saying. One thing I consider is that we didn't see all that the police saw. If the police acted wrongly, they need to be punished, but I can't judge based on what little the video showed.

I really don't want to be arguing about this, so I think I will bow out.
 

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Same will happen when Biden gets in.

As ar as I can see the US is heading for it's own downfall.
A civil war.

People pay no attention to the warning signs.
Civil unrest.
Wicked weather.
Fires and much more.
Unemployment.
Big debt.
Racism.
Virus.

What more do you need to start a civil war.

And not only civil war, I see a world war coming.

My immediate thoughts were the same, but after reasoning it out, I found that only thousands out of 331 million people protest, and even less riot. That's not exactly a divide number that would support fear of a civil war. There are about 1.3 million US armed forces in the USA, well enough to end any type of civil conflict that might ensue from a few thousand persons. Even considering a divide in the side taken by members of the armed forces.
 
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It's like there are more demons these days provoking people to craziness. I don't think a democracy can work in this environment. It requires people accept they will not get their way, and to agree to disagree.
Yeah, I feel somewhat the same. I feel like we're teetering on the edge, waiting to find out if we're really going over this time.

Much love!
 
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I saw the video and it looked like the guy was coming for the police with a knife so they definitely had probably cause to shoot the man, not to mention he was in a knife wielding confrontation with other black people. The police could have saved other black lives that day and that is not being supported by the protestors.

But I think the rioters & looters, not protestors, don't really give a crud about the dead black man, I think they have ulterior motives to riot and loot.
 
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My immediate thoughts were the same, but after reasoning it out, I found that only thousands out of 331 million people protest, and even less riot. That's not exactly a divide number that would support fear of a civil war. There are about 1.3 million US armed forces in the USA, well enough to end any type of civil conflict. Even considering a divide in the side taken by members of the armed forces.

There is a significant amount of civil unrest in America already and it will more than likely intensify in the coming weeks and months. I wouldn't be surprised if martial law and a widespread mandatory curfew is enforced in the coming weeks. America is deeply divided and "A house divided against itself cannot stand." The United States of America will either recover from all the civil unrest and deep division or it will eventually fall.
 

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There is a significant amount of civil unrest in America already and it will more than likely intensify in the coming weeks and months. I wouldn't be surprised if martial law and a widespread mandatory curfew is enforced in the coming weeks. America is deeply divided and "A house divided against itself cannot stand." The United States of America will either recover from all the civil unrest and deep division or it will eventually fall.
This may be true apart from God's intervention, but I'm praying for God to change the hearts of those who don't know Jesus Christ. All the evil in America is ultimately a result of rebellion against God. Change that, and America is changed for the better!
 

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My immediate thoughts were the same, but after reasoning it out, I found that only thousands out of 331 million people protest, and even less riot. That's not exactly a divide number that would support fear of a civil war. There are about 1.3 million US armed forces in the USA, well enough to end any type of civil conflict that might ensue from a few thousand persons. Even considering a divide in the side taken by members of the armed forces.

Well, good luck with that.
Consider this: 331 Million people and look how two of them are dividing the whole country in a never before in history shown division. And what's worse: These are the only two the masses considered for president.....out of 331 million.....The US is in deep trouble, I did not even mention what China is doing right now to undermine the US.
 
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I saw the video and wondered about what you're saying. One thing I consider is that we didn't see all that the police saw.

This is true. The one I watched didn't show the entire incident : )
If the police acted wrongly, they need to be punished,

I don't think they need to be punished. I think they followed procedure, and that's their job. What I would advocate actually would never be considered by most principalities. But in a better world police salaries would be double what they are today, training would be more extensive, equipment and tactics would be far better, and we would be hiring a better class of men.
I really don't want to be arguing about this, so I think I will bow out.

I don't really care to be arguing about it either. This is one of those threads I respond to when I'm bored, LoL. Not that it's not important, but these usually go around in circles if they go anywhere at all. I always try to see things from both sides of an issue. I can see where both are right on something like this, and I can see where both are wrong. Usually I'm just watching, but occasionally I'll post something just for the fun of it.
 

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Well, good luck with that.
Consider this: 331 Million people and look how two of them are dividing the whole country in a never before in history shown division. And what's worse: These are the only two the masses considered for president.....out of 331 million.....The US is in deep trouble, I did not even mention what China is doing right now to undermine the US.

The only mass division that I see is between democrats and republicans. And I don't think there is a civil war regarding that. Certainly not with the citizens involved. But yes there is very outspoken people on each side. But I do see how democrats and liberals in power really fight against Trump. I didn't notice them fighting so profusely against the Bush father and son. Or did I get that wrong?
 
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The only mass division that I see is between democrats and republicans. And I don't think there is a civil war regarding that. Certainly not with the citizens involved. But yes there is very outspoken people on each side. But I do see how democrats and liberals in power really fight against Trump. I didn't notice them fighting so profusely against the Bush father and son. Or did I get that wrong?
No...
You got it half wrong.
Son got BLM.
 

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I do. You see the same thing with children. If you don't punish them and just keep giving into them all the time and let them get away with whatever they want, it's going to just keep on happening.





There is nothing to fear in Christ. If they should smash down my home, kill my dog, and even take my life - I will have nothing to fear.





Umm,.. I disagree with you just a tad on that. Not about taking my life part (although I would prefer they didn't as that's not the way I want to go) if somebody smashed my home and killed my cat or any member of my family,.. I would be very upset.
 
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I do. You see the same thing with children. If you don't punish them and just keep giving into them all the time and let them get away with whatever they want, it's going to just keep on happening.











Umm,.. I disagree with you just a tad on that. Not about taking my life part (although I would prefer they didn't as that's not the way I want to go) if somebody smashed my home and killed my cat or any member of my family,.. I would be very upset.

That sounds pretty wise :)
 
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That's a selfish view, police defend more than just themselves. The alternative to police is lawlessness which I hope you do not support.

I hope the rioters and looters like the outcome too.

Agreed. The Police need to think of the public, their family, people close by. The problem is people think they know more than a trained police officer who is there to protect and serve.
 

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Umm,.. I disagree with you just a tad on that. Not about taking my life part (although I would prefer they didn't as that's not the way I want to go) if somebody smashed my home and killed my cat or any member of my family,.. I would be very upset.

I would go further myself :)
 
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It's a spirit. The whole thing is a spiritual set up, in fact.

Black guy with mental problems wielding a knife + inept Philadelphia PD that is ill-equipped to deal with mentally unstable people without lighting them up + one more black man dying on the streets of a major U.S. city, caught on tape = Rioting resumes.

I believe the same spirits that were inciting this mess a few months ago left off on it until around election time because it might have effected the 2020 outcome too much. Now that the election is almost here, it will likely explode again, this time in earnest - the worst rioting this country has ever seen is coming in the next few months, if I'm reading things right.
Could be why all the gun and ammunition isles are empty here in NC
 

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This is true. The one I watched didn't show the entire incident : )


I don't think they need to be punished. I think they followed procedure, and that's their job. What I would advocate actually would never be considered by most principalities. But in a better world police salaries would be double what they are today, training would be more extensive, equipment and tactics would be far better, and we would be hiring a better class of men.


I don't really care to be arguing about it either. This is one of those threads I respond to when I'm bored, LoL. Not that it's not important, but these usually go around in circles if they go anywhere at all. I always try to see things from both sides of an issue. I can see where both are right on something like this, and I can see where both are wrong. Usually I'm just watching, but occasionally I'll post something just for the fun of it.
All they need is for each one to be assigned a K9, they are bad to the bone.
 

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Well if they broke into my house and did the unthinkable they would go out of my house in a bag ;)

Yeah I don't own a gun, but I do have other martial arts weapons, so they would definitely get a fight from me, lol, I'm laughing cause of the "I'll go to my cross instead of fight" is not intended for break ins, it was intended for Jesus to give a sacrifice, in my opinion.