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Twitter Is Comparing The Trump Mob To The BLM Protests, And Here Are 25 Of The Most Viral Tweets
As people watched President Donald Trump's supporters storm the Capitol building in Washington, DC, they noticed a difference in how the police, media, and the whole USA, in general, reacted to it when compared to the Black Lives Matter protests last year.
So they turned to social media to point out that the demonstrations back then—which broke out across the country in response to police killings of unarmed Black people, including George Floyd and Breonna Taylor—were often met with a brutal response from law enforcement, including the use of tear gas and physical violence.
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It's worth noting that the BLM protests weren't calm and friendly, too. "The protests that took place in 140 U.S. cities this spring were mostly peaceful, but the arson, vandalism, and looting that did occur will result in at least $1 billion to $2 billion of paid insurance claims — eclipsing the record set in Los Angeles in 1992 after the acquittal of the police officers who brutalized Rodney King," Axios writes.
They got these numbers from a company called Property Claim Services (PCS) that has tracked insurance claims related to civil disorder since 1950. It classifies anything over $25 million in insured losses as a "catastrophe," and reports that the 2020 unrest (from May 26 to June 8) will cost the insurance industry far more than any prior one.
Plus, the protests related to George Floyd's death are also different because they are so widespread.
An informal article by Forbes shows that there were at least 19 reported deaths during this period as well.
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Paul K. Johnson 4 years ago
Right wingers should be forever barred from using the term "Personal Responsibility" against people they don't ever again. There is no denying that the garbage who support Trump and Trump himself is responsible for this sedition. Yet wing nuts won't just own their own behavior and actions. Instead they try to blame anyone else. Right now they're claiming it's "antifa" who pulled some kind of false flag operation. If they believed their own bullshit they would be calling for mass arrests of those involved. As usual wing nuts can't even make up their minds. When confronted with the fact that these criminals are Trump supporters they call them "patriots". When they see how much Americans disapprove of what they did suddenly they aren't Trump Supporting Patriots any more, but they're "antifa".
President-elect Joe Biden described Wednesday's events as "one of the darkest days in the history of our nation" and blamed President Trump for stoking violence. He added it was "totally unacceptable" police had shown more leniency than in Black Lives Matter protests last year.
Washington DC's top prosecutor has not ruled out the possibility that President Trump himself could be investigated over the Capitol riot.
The acting attorney general for the District of Columbia, Michael Sherwin, said "all actors" will be looked at.
When asked if this included Trump, Sherwin responded: "We're looking at all actors here and anyone that had a role and, if the evidence fits the elements of the crime, they’re going to be charged."
The president had urged his supporters at a rally outside the White House to march on Congress while pushing unfounded claims of electoral fraud, however, when events began to spiral out of control, he asked them to "remain peaceful".
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a Republican from Illinois, called the breach of the U.S. Capitol by Pro-Trump protesters "a coup attempt."
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Louloubelle 4 years ago
I would like to say, I live in Kenosha, Wisconsin. I WATCHED the BLM protests from my front porch. I have video of them behaving respectfully and peacefully. The violence that happened later at night was not the BLM protesters. Were there riots? Yes. But it was not the BLM people. Oh, and guess what Youtubeistrash? There were trump supporters there stirring up trouble. I WATCHED as they came out of the crowd, and jumped in their pickup with their trump bumper stickers, after changing the license plates. So just shut up already.
JustABoredPanda 4 years ago
This makes me cry. I can't belive our country still can't see that the color of you skin is something that makes you beautiful and different.
Louloubelle 4 years ago
Can someone tell me how to go about reporting Youtube Istrash? All they do is spout hatred, lies, and profanity. They add nothing to a intelligent conversation.
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 4 years ago
Louloubelle, I wish I knew a way as well. Bored Panda appears to have started to use a "language filter" that blocks out foul language, but they still have a huge problem with trolls on this website; language filters don't fully resolve the problem of hate speech. In the past, I believe that they used to moderate the comments section more. However, they really need a way to contact site moderators as I personally don't feel safe or good coming to a site where there are racist, homophobic comments. I value free speech, but when people are openly attacking others and blatantly using hate-speech like Youtube Istrash is, then there needs to be a way to "block" users or "flag" comments with hate speech.
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Mark Karol-Chik 4 years ago
BLM did not raid the Capital screaming for deaths of elected officials. Unlike these so called "peaceful" insurrectionists.
Zoe Hoesley 4 years ago
I’m crying, this is so awful why can’t we live in peace! Everyone’s beautiful and perfect skin color shouldn’t matter! LOVE EACH OTHER PLEAES!
Sasha Kuleshov 4 years ago
Wow, is almost as if there's something related to the colour of their skin...
pfeils wife 2 years ago
Ughh... here it is August 11, 2023 and I'm just now seeing/looking at these photos (on this site) and got chills up and down... eyes started filling up. Feels like it was just yesterday. The look on the faces of the people on the ground and that long gun being pointed at a little girl. UGHHH
Steve Cruz 4 years ago
Following the Trump Riot, Rep. CONOR LAMB proclaimed: "Democrats want government to work more than Republicans want it to fail." Conor Lamb, who is White, said, "We know why BLM protesters were treated differently: because of how they look." Thank you Rep. Lamb for your honesty.
Ella Blackwood 4 years ago
Such an outrage! The difference in the treatment of these two groups by LE is glaringly obvious.
WhoAreYouToSayPandasAreBored 4 years ago
Interesting how people pick and choose the photos to fit there agenda/argument.
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
No it isn’t. The agenda is truth so of course things will reflect that. Don’t be ugly trash.
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YouDontLikeMe? 4 years ago
Make sure you only post pictures that support your claim here. No sense in posting reality. It isn't one side or the other, it is a nation filled with morons that think there are consequences for their actions. We have immature ads hats running around acting like two year olds who aren't getting their way.
Bob Peterson 4 years ago
The selective choice of images to support a conclusion does not make the conclusion correct.
Darren Lewis 4 years ago
why should a legal and Constitutionally protected right to a demonstration be dangerous? Because they are black? How about bringing your child is educating them on standing up for what you believe and what is right?
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Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
Finish the sentence then, ugly. Tell us why BLM was protesting so angrily.
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Aria Whitaker 4 years ago
Go and be bitter, salty and BIG MAD somewhere else, troll. Read the room, you are not wanted and no one agrees with the nonsensical mess you are spewing. Shoo MAGAt, shoo....
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Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
“Again” would imply that you said this here before. Get ahold of yourself. Why would we show looting an arson from BLM when we just had a terrorist attack? Do you hate America or something? Should we call the FBI?
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wandile dludlu 4 years ago
The other day I had a comment ending with "The older I get, the more I hate the USA" and people went nuts in the comments saying if I'm in the US, I should leave and if I'm not, I should never come... a day later, vindication. I'm pretty sure If I wait another 2 weeks, there will be more deaths
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Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
If the women in the scarves did what the terrorists did, imagine how conservatives would react.
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Oskar vanZandt 4 years ago
Trump has NEVER cared for anyone or anything but himself and whatever benefits him personally... I'm sure I am not the only person to have sussed this out a long, long time ago?
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Athena June 4 years ago
It breaks my heart that it is the twenty first century and some people are still having to defend their rights while others are using their white privilege to get away with horrific crimes
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Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
These are the white supremacists last cries before dying a quiet death. This shît is on the way out because we are pushing it out. Keep pushing.
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WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago
Fighting for the right to live without fear of being shot by the police because the cop had a bad day is obviously more threatening to the democracy than storming, looting and damaging the center and symbol of democracy.
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Oskar vanZandt 4 years ago
That guy in the suit in the MAGA rioters pic looks like security services... not securing much of anything.
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Yeet Twenty 4 years ago (edited)
The reason why is because our douchebag president didn't want to stop them because they were his supporters, it shows he only does good to the people who supports him. There was this show I watched on Netflix called "When They See Us", About 4 boys going to jail (1 did actually go to jail, the others went to a juvenile center) for a crime they did not commit. They were convicted of rape and murder. Donald Trump said that they should be put on the death penalty. SMH, really you are putting teenagers on the death penalty for a crime they did not commit. I can go on and on about what Trump caused in the U.S. But Trump Americans are showing their true colors. If it was black or other heritage protesters, there would have been a deadly shooting.
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Rebecca O’Donnell 4 years ago
This states the obvious that quite a few police sided with the Trump “protesters”. Secret Service had to be rearranged so that President Elect Biden had the same Secret Service men he had when he was Vice President because the alliances of the ones protecting Trump were questionable.
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Oskar vanZandt 4 years ago
Wouldn't try that at a museum... seems the art works at Capitol Hill aren't worthy of protection.
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Woets 4 years ago
I thought that the police and special forces didn't know how to act because the Trumpsters were sent by Trump himself and he is actually the highest boss of the force in Washington. So normally if there is trouble in Washington, the president is making the call and sends in the forces to defend or protect. In this case, well, the president sent those lunatics himself (I am not trying to make excuses for what happened here though!!)
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Jamziee 4 years ago
If they tried to take one of the statues, I bet the special forces/police would help them carry it out
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses. Corny comment but it’s true, and there’s not a lot else to say about this. When half the cops are racists and most racists support treason / sedition / terrorism, this is what you get. Notable: a cop died. Where you at, Blue Lives Matter? White nationalists are trash and people who try to rationalize or find middle ground with white nationalists are trash too. Reality.
Museo 4 years ago (edited)
We all know that the BLM protests were not only peaceful: They cost more than 20 lives.
Mohammad Ammar 4 years ago
What America is suffering from is a severe case of polarisation, and social media has made it worse. Social media has been a key culprit in spreading misinformation, leading people down rabbit holes of conspiracy theories and lies. The country's dumb 2 party system, and an unhealthy obsession with a rigid, centuries old constitution has also decelerated efforts towards bringing about real social change. Also, yelling at each other online is clearly not helping, focus your efforts on something worthwhile.
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
No, it it supposed to be polarizing when there’s a group of racists. You’re supposed to be the polar opposite of that. There’s no middle ground on racism. We had a literal civil war about this.
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Lili 4 years ago (edited)
And after a while I realize how easy it is to spot Trump supporters in the comments. No matter who they say they are (which is probably not true) and which reasons they use, they will always swear a lot and insult other people. Obvious signs but FYI.
Blackheart 4 years ago
In both protests, peaceful protest is legal and should be protected. When it turns to looting, violence, and rioting, it is illegal, morally wrong, and unjustifiable, no matter the cause. In both cases, MOST protesters were peaceful, but it was a minority that decided to take the turn for worst. As for inequality, freedom for all or there is freedom for none. Every citizen should be able to exercise their right to peacefully protest, even if you personally do not support the cause behind it.
Richard Henderson 4 years ago
That was never going to be a peaceful protest though. Otherwise I agree with you.
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Diandra “Mss Didi” Blackthorn 4 years ago
And the karens whine in the comments to pretend to justify the trump-punks...
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
Like that trash bag Karen who tried to storm the Capitol and got maced and cried on TV
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Thomas E S Thomas 4 years ago
It took about 30 minutes in either protest for mobs to be contained and arrested. Anyone remember Lafayette Square?
kurisutofu 4 years ago
I've always said the US is a third world country... They added the last piece to complete the full set.
kjorn 4 years ago
funny to see that pro trump call others Communist. like we are back in the 50's... i wish... we didn't see that s**t in the 50's. people behave much better in that time. and when they protest that was for a f*****g good reason... not because they think it's unfair to loose
Up All Night 4 years ago
FYI, communism in the 50's was a terrifying thing. Ask anyone from a former communist country. Due to people's (I mean leaders') nature, it didn't work out.
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Anissa Lim 4 years ago
So I suppose the riots & looting committed by BLM after the George Floyd case will not be put into comparison because it doesn’t fit the narrative...
Mike Crow 4 years ago
No, riots are wrong no matter who it is. What is compared is that Donald’s supporters were handled with kid gloves while the actual BLM protests were not. For example, the gassing of peaceful protestors so Donald could have a photo op.
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Marnie 4 years ago
Why does everyone keep insisting that all of the protests post-Floyd last year were BLM protests??!! Did we need a Black Lives Matter movement to tell us that Floyd was horribly murdered?! No, we did not. If there had never been a BLM, we would have been outraged and traumatized by watching that video. Many people went out to protest not even thinking one minute about the BLM movement or group. A MAN was murdered by the police in cold blood. Also, there are many videos of actual BLM supports trying to STOP the rioterss and looters. That isn't to say that some of it wasn't due to BLM in general, but not all of it.
Marnie 4 years ago
I say the above even though I am not a fan of the actual BLM movements tactics and even some of their stated goals (if you can call them that). But I am not going to bash them undeservedly just because I don't like them. (The concept "Black Lives Matter" is a very good one. The movement's implementation itself sucks and has accomplished almost nothing.)
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Harleen 4 years ago
The point that's lost among Americans: It doesn't matter which side you're on, BOTH did something wrong. NEITHER will own it. Both are only concerned with spreading their own views and being right. It's like you actually enjoy hating people who don't agree with you. The level of intolerance on both sides is disgusting.
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
There’s no “both sides” when it comes to racism, which is what this is about. “Both sides” is just right wing rhetoric to escape responsibility. Fighting against racism is never wrong.
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Blarrg 4 years ago
Wasn't one of the Trump rioters shot in the chest? I think articles like this are part of the problem. BLM had rioters and peaceful protesters. I imagine Trump had some of both too. Both protests had police overreacting and under-reacting. Websites post the photos that further their narrative, and everyone seeks out the narrative that fits their world-view. And we grow more divided, more hateful, and crazy people feel more justified in their criminal and evil behavior. But this article contributes to that cycle, doesn't it?
Gianno DV 4 years ago
what a surprise, the USA is a racist country? wow...who would have thought.
Full Name 4 years ago
It's as diverse a country as exists on earth. If it's so awful, then why are people from all over the world trying to go there? Why would they want to leave a country where everybody is their race so go to America if it was awful and racist? Honest question.
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Soap 4 years ago
Hey, pandas that aren't American (states)..... can we join you? We're scared and disappointed at our country right now.
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 4 years ago
Hey Soap, friendly Scot here. We would love to have you come visit Scotland once more people are vaccinated and travel restrictions are lifted. I have to admit that the amount of hate comments from trolls (some of the comments on this thread alone make me want to leave this website) that I've been seeing on Bored Panda recently has been really disconcerting and makes me scared as well.
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Tiger Pearl 4 years ago
Maybe they learned from their mistakes since the BLM protests... HAHAHAHA, Not. Definitely systemic racism at play here.
Nathan Jones 4 years ago
Soooo, are we going to ignore the fact that the biggest difference here is one group supports the police, and the other actively and openly hates them and targets them?
Lauren Potts 4 years ago
Okay I don't care if I get downvoted for this I just want to share my thoughts. I AM SO FOR BLM's PEACEFUL protests (and peaceful protests in general) and strongly believe in fighting racism peacefully. It was absolutely beautiful and inspiring and change that was greatly needed. But, I just can't turn a blind eye to the pain and destruction of the riots (burning down buildings, breaking into police cars,...) and I would have liked to see representation of that... just to be more honest... Idk... what happened with the terrorists storming the capital building was COMPLETELY unacceptable and I completely understand that BLM was different because it was actually for a good, moral cause-But BLM riots caused harm too. And shamed Tons of police for just a percentages mistakes. I don't mean to offend anyone or any of that crap... just would like some more representation. :)
Lauren Potts 4 years ago
Also, if you have a different belief or think I seem uninformed and would like to open my eyes, please do! I love hearing other's opinions and learning- i cannot guarantee that I will agree with you, but I will definitely take your beliefs into consideration and most certainly respect them. Thank you! :) I’m not trying to shame BLM (I am very much for it- just not certain aspects of it)!
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starhunter64 4 years ago
you know it's interesting because I was just watching Avatar the last Air-bender and it got to that one episode where Zuko confronts his father & while reading this artical & just looking around really I cant help but have his words play in the back of my head, (this might not be 100% accurate to the show) 'I was raised told that the fire nation was so great and that the war was our way of sharing that greatness. but now I see that that was a lie, the rest of the world is terrified of us.' the Amarican education system likes to boast about how they ended there own slavery and how we still stick to our first constitution. all the thing there proud of but really it's disgusting how those thing happened in the first place. history is being made right now all around me and i must i am conflicted, America's corrupted karma and true nature are finally show and while i am glad it's being dealt with it's really not happening fast enough or properly. It's really not as great as it boasts. idk
Deep One 4 years ago
Whenever I see things like this I get sick to my stomach and lose all hope for this country. Before Trump took office I thought we were well on our way out of racism with only a small percentage of uneducated idiots left. I no longer have any hope we will ever get past this stupidity of believing humans are different/inferior/dangerous just because they don't look like us. Or because "They aren't from around here."
Irene Walton 4 years ago
As usual, media switches the portrayal of whats really going on. BLM and Antifa burned down building, shops, reeked havoc in neighbourhoods, 36 people died
James Gallegos 4 years ago
Man white folks sure love having a hissy fit when they don't get their way. Whether it's a Trump supporter or a "Karen", having a tantrum and pouty like a little child.
Flavia Slag 4 years ago
You want to know what's happening all around the world? 2 Timothy 3. "But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God—"... (It's not going to get better)
Lili 4 years ago
For someone not from the US, you seem pretty aggresive and know a lot. Are you sure you're not that white politician pretending to be a black Trump supporter?
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Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
They don’t include them because BLM didn’t storm the Capitol and they didn’t attack politicians or the cops meant to defend politicians. You can’t tell the difference between an out of control protest and sedition? Yes you can. Don’t be intellectually dishonest.
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Big J 4 years ago
No looting? A guy stole The Speakers Podium and tried to sell it on EBay. No spitting at police? They beat a cop to death with a fire extinguisher. There were 66 lawsuits brought by the Trump administration they were unable to present any evidence of fraud. The Supreme court even threw out Trump's cases twice. On swing states did recounts and audits and found no fraud. The US Justice department said no fraud. US cyber security called it the most secure election in history.
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Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
“I don’t care about terrorism when white people do it!” Melanie King, the racist Aussie.
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Hannah 4 years ago
BLM protesters have a reason to be mad. They are being treated unfairly. The people at the capitol yesterday were whiny babies who were upset because they didn't get their way.
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Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
Let’s weep for the loss of our dear friend Irony, who is officially dead in America.
Load More Replies... Iapetos 4 years ago
You don't deserve the Mexicans as neighbors. They are way better than you.
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ramen noodle is screaming 4 years ago
oh, raiding the capitol, destroying offices of federal workers, bringing Molotov cocktails and firearms, is peaceful? Its terrorism. that's it. BLM was a peaceful protest so that people of color aren't murdered for their skin color.
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Oskar vanZandt 4 years ago
Take it easy, Istrash. I know it might be unbelievable to you, but there are people out there who do not agree with you or your points of view. You don't need to stay online... just switch off.
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Woets 4 years ago
I thought that the police and special forces didn't know how to act because the Trumpsters were sent by Trump himself and he is actually the highest boss of the force in Washington. So normally if there is trouble in Washington, the president is making the call and sends in the forces to defend or protect. In this case, well, the president sent those lunatics himself (I am not trying to make excuses for what happened here though!!)
Load More Replies... Jamziee 4 years ago
If they tried to take one of the statues, I bet the special forces/police would help them carry it out
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses. Corny comment but it’s true, and there’s not a lot else to say about this. When half the cops are racists and most racists support treason / sedition / terrorism, this is what you get. Notable: a cop died. Where you at, Blue Lives Matter? White nationalists are trash and people who try to rationalize or find middle ground with white nationalists are trash too. Reality.
Museo 4 years ago (edited)
We all know that the BLM protests were not only peaceful: They cost more than 20 lives.
Mohammad Ammar 4 years ago
What America is suffering from is a severe case of polarisation, and social media has made it worse. Social media has been a key culprit in spreading misinformation, leading people down rabbit holes of conspiracy theories and lies. The country's dumb 2 party system, and an unhealthy obsession with a rigid, centuries old constitution has also decelerated efforts towards bringing about real social change. Also, yelling at each other online is clearly not helping, focus your efforts on something worthwhile.
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
No, it it supposed to be polarizing when there’s a group of racists. You’re supposed to be the polar opposite of that. There’s no middle ground on racism. We had a literal civil war about this.
Load More Replies... Lili 4 years ago (edited)
And after a while I realize how easy it is to spot Trump supporters in the comments. No matter who they say they are (which is probably not true) and which reasons they use, they will always swear a lot and insult other people. Obvious signs but FYI.
Blackheart 4 years ago
In both protests, peaceful protest is legal and should be protected. When it turns to looting, violence, and rioting, it is illegal, morally wrong, and unjustifiable, no matter the cause. In both cases, MOST protesters were peaceful, but it was a minority that decided to take the turn for worst. As for inequality, freedom for all or there is freedom for none. Every citizen should be able to exercise their right to peacefully protest, even if you personally do not support the cause behind it.
Richard Henderson 4 years ago
That was never going to be a peaceful protest though. Otherwise I agree with you.
Load More Replies... Diandra “Mss Didi” Blackthorn 4 years ago
And the karens whine in the comments to pretend to justify the trump-punks...
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
Like that trash bag Karen who tried to storm the Capitol and got maced and cried on TV
Load More Replies... Thomas E S Thomas 4 years ago
It took about 30 minutes in either protest for mobs to be contained and arrested. Anyone remember Lafayette Square?
kurisutofu 4 years ago
I've always said the US is a third world country... They added the last piece to complete the full set.
kjorn 4 years ago
funny to see that pro trump call others Communist. like we are back in the 50's... i wish... we didn't see that s**t in the 50's. people behave much better in that time. and when they protest that was for a f*****g good reason... not because they think it's unfair to loose
Up All Night 4 years ago
FYI, communism in the 50's was a terrifying thing. Ask anyone from a former communist country. Due to people's (I mean leaders') nature, it didn't work out.
Load More Replies... Anissa Lim 4 years ago
So I suppose the riots & looting committed by BLM after the George Floyd case will not be put into comparison because it doesn’t fit the narrative...
Mike Crow 4 years ago
No, riots are wrong no matter who it is. What is compared is that Donald’s supporters were handled with kid gloves while the actual BLM protests were not. For example, the gassing of peaceful protestors so Donald could have a photo op.
Load More Replies... Marnie 4 years ago
Why does everyone keep insisting that all of the protests post-Floyd last year were BLM protests??!! Did we need a Black Lives Matter movement to tell us that Floyd was horribly murdered?! No, we did not. If there had never been a BLM, we would have been outraged and traumatized by watching that video. Many people went out to protest not even thinking one minute about the BLM movement or group. A MAN was murdered by the police in cold blood. Also, there are many videos of actual BLM supports trying to STOP the rioterss and looters. That isn't to say that some of it wasn't due to BLM in general, but not all of it.
Marnie 4 years ago
I say the above even though I am not a fan of the actual BLM movements tactics and even some of their stated goals (if you can call them that). But I am not going to bash them undeservedly just because I don't like them. (The concept "Black Lives Matter" is a very good one. The movement's implementation itself sucks and has accomplished almost nothing.)
Load More Replies... Harleen 4 years ago
The point that's lost among Americans: It doesn't matter which side you're on, BOTH did something wrong. NEITHER will own it. Both are only concerned with spreading their own views and being right. It's like you actually enjoy hating people who don't agree with you. The level of intolerance on both sides is disgusting.
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
There’s no “both sides” when it comes to racism, which is what this is about. “Both sides” is just right wing rhetoric to escape responsibility. Fighting against racism is never wrong.
Load More Replies... Blarrg 4 years ago
Wasn't one of the Trump rioters shot in the chest? I think articles like this are part of the problem. BLM had rioters and peaceful protesters. I imagine Trump had some of both too. Both protests had police overreacting and under-reacting. Websites post the photos that further their narrative, and everyone seeks out the narrative that fits their world-view. And we grow more divided, more hateful, and crazy people feel more justified in their criminal and evil behavior. But this article contributes to that cycle, doesn't it?
Gianno DV 4 years ago
what a surprise, the USA is a racist country? wow...who would have thought.
Full Name 4 years ago
It's as diverse a country as exists on earth. If it's so awful, then why are people from all over the world trying to go there? Why would they want to leave a country where everybody is their race so go to America if it was awful and racist? Honest question.
Load More Replies... Soap 4 years ago
Hey, pandas that aren't American (states)..... can we join you? We're scared and disappointed at our country right now.
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 4 years ago
Hey Soap, friendly Scot here. We would love to have you come visit Scotland once more people are vaccinated and travel restrictions are lifted. I have to admit that the amount of hate comments from trolls (some of the comments on this thread alone make me want to leave this website) that I've been seeing on Bored Panda recently has been really disconcerting and makes me scared as well.
Load More Replies... Tiger Pearl 4 years ago
Maybe they learned from their mistakes since the BLM protests... HAHAHAHA, Not. Definitely systemic racism at play here.
Nathan Jones 4 years ago
Soooo, are we going to ignore the fact that the biggest difference here is one group supports the police, and the other actively and openly hates them and targets them?
Lauren Potts 4 years ago
Okay I don't care if I get downvoted for this I just want to share my thoughts. I AM SO FOR BLM's PEACEFUL protests (and peaceful protests in general) and strongly believe in fighting racism peacefully. It was absolutely beautiful and inspiring and change that was greatly needed. But, I just can't turn a blind eye to the pain and destruction of the riots (burning down buildings, breaking into police cars,...) and I would have liked to see representation of that... just to be more honest... Idk... what happened with the terrorists storming the capital building was COMPLETELY unacceptable and I completely understand that BLM was different because it was actually for a good, moral cause-But BLM riots caused harm too. And shamed Tons of police for just a percentages mistakes. I don't mean to offend anyone or any of that crap... just would like some more representation. :)
Lauren Potts 4 years ago
Also, if you have a different belief or think I seem uninformed and would like to open my eyes, please do! I love hearing other's opinions and learning- i cannot guarantee that I will agree with you, but I will definitely take your beliefs into consideration and most certainly respect them. Thank you! :) I’m not trying to shame BLM (I am very much for it- just not certain aspects of it)!
Load More Replies... starhunter64 4 years ago
you know it's interesting because I was just watching Avatar the last Air-bender and it got to that one episode where Zuko confronts his father & while reading this artical & just looking around really I cant help but have his words play in the back of my head, (this might not be 100% accurate to the show) 'I was raised told that the fire nation was so great and that the war was our way of sharing that greatness. but now I see that that was a lie, the rest of the world is terrified of us.' the Amarican education system likes to boast about how they ended there own slavery and how we still stick to our first constitution. all the thing there proud of but really it's disgusting how those thing happened in the first place. history is being made right now all around me and i must i am conflicted, America's corrupted karma and true nature are finally show and while i am glad it's being dealt with it's really not happening fast enough or properly. It's really not as great as it boasts. idk
Deep One 4 years ago
Whenever I see things like this I get sick to my stomach and lose all hope for this country. Before Trump took office I thought we were well on our way out of racism with only a small percentage of uneducated idiots left. I no longer have any hope we will ever get past this stupidity of believing humans are different/inferior/dangerous just because they don't look like us. Or because "They aren't from around here."
Irene Walton 4 years ago
As usual, media switches the portrayal of whats really going on. BLM and Antifa burned down building, shops, reeked havoc in neighbourhoods, 36 people died
James Gallegos 4 years ago
Man white folks sure love having a hissy fit when they don't get their way. Whether it's a Trump supporter or a "Karen", having a tantrum and pouty like a little child.
Flavia Slag 4 years ago
You want to know what's happening all around the world? 2 Timothy 3. "But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God—"... (It's not going to get better)
Lili 4 years ago
For someone not from the US, you seem pretty aggresive and know a lot. Are you sure you're not that white politician pretending to be a black Trump supporter?
Load More Replies... Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
They don’t include them because BLM didn’t storm the Capitol and they didn’t attack politicians or the cops meant to defend politicians. You can’t tell the difference between an out of control protest and sedition? Yes you can. Don’t be intellectually dishonest.
Load More Replies... Big J 4 years ago
No looting? A guy stole The Speakers Podium and tried to sell it on EBay. No spitting at police? They beat a cop to death with a fire extinguisher. There were 66 lawsuits brought by the Trump administration they were unable to present any evidence of fraud. The Supreme court even threw out Trump's cases twice. On swing states did recounts and audits and found no fraud. The US Justice department said no fraud. US cyber security called it the most secure election in history.
Load More Replies... Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
“I don’t care about terrorism when white people do it!” Melanie King, the racist Aussie.
Load More Replies... Hannah 4 years ago
BLM protesters have a reason to be mad. They are being treated unfairly. The people at the capitol yesterday were whiny babies who were upset because they didn't get their way.
Load More Replies... Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
Let’s weep for the loss of our dear friend Irony, who is officially dead in America.
Load More Replies... Iapetos 4 years ago
You don't deserve the Mexicans as neighbors. They are way better than you.
Load More Replies... ramen noodle is screaming 4 years ago
oh, raiding the capitol, destroying offices of federal workers, bringing Molotov cocktails and firearms, is peaceful? Its terrorism. that's it. BLM was a peaceful protest so that people of color aren't murdered for their skin color.
Load More Replies... Oskar vanZandt 4 years ago
Take it easy, Istrash. I know it might be unbelievable to you, but there are people out there who do not agree with you or your points of view. You don't need to stay online... just switch off.
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