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Protests have erupted all over the US over the death of George Floyd. Cities are imposing curfews and states are activating National Guard members to calm down the demonstrators but they continue to express pain and anger with chants, signs and outbreaks of violence.

And while many questions, like what's going to happen to the police officers involved in the incident, are still unanswered, one thing is certain: the demands for justice and an end to police brutality against African Americans have united the entire country and people of all backgrounds are taking a knee together.

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A Group Of Black People Protecting A Cop Who Got Separated From The Others

A Group Of Black People Protecting A Cop Who Got Separated From The Others

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one is touching, seriously. This police officer is actually armed. And yet, there is this mutual trust and care for one another. Totally kills all stereotypes both about the protesters and the police.

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Based on accounts from witnesses, video footage, and official statements, here's what the public knows about Mr. Floyd's death so far.

Everything began with a report of a fake $20 bill. A report was made on the evening of the 25th of May, when Mr. Floyd bought a pack of cigarettes from a grocery store. The store employee thought the $20 bill Mr. Floyd paid with was counterfeit and reported it to police.

Mr. Floyd had been living in Minneapolis for several years after. He had recently been working as a bouncer but just like so many other Americans became unemployed during the coronavirus pandemic.

Mr. Floyd was a regular at Cup Foods, the grocery store where he tried to buy the cigarettes. Mike Abumayyaleh, the owner of the store, told NBC that Mr. Floyd was a friendly face and a pleasant customer who never caused any trouble. But Mr. Abumayyaleh wasn't working that day.

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A Veteran Protesting His Government After Fighting For It Shows The United Fight For Equality

A Veteran Protesting His Government After Fighting For It Shows The United Fight For Equality

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At around 20:08, two police officers arrived at the scene. Mr. Floyd was sitting in a car parked around the corner with two other people.

After approaching them, one of the officers, Thomas Lane, pulled out his gun and ordered Mr. Floyd to show his hands. In an account of the incident, prosecutors didn't explain why Mr. Lane thought it necessary to draw his gun.

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According to the prosecutors, Mr. Lane "put his hands on Mr. Floyd, and pulled him out of the car". Then Mr. Floyd began actively resisting handcuffs.

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A Protester And A Police Officer Today In Fargo. This Is What Solidarity Looks Like

A Protester And A Police Officer Today In Fargo. This Is What Solidarity Looks Like

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Once handcuffed, however, Mr. Floyd became compliant and Mr. Lane explained that he was being arrested for "passing counterfeit currency".

But when officers tried to put Mr. Floyd in their squad car, a struggle erupted.

At around 20:14, Mr. Floyd "stiffened up, fell to the ground, and told the officers he was claustrophobic", a transcript released by authorities explained.

Mr. Chauvin arrived at the scene. He and other officers were involved in further attempts to get Mr. Floyd in the police car.

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It’s Not White vs. Black, Rich vs. Poor, Police vs. Citizens....it’s Everyone vs. Racists

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At 20:19, Mr. Chauvin pulled Mr. Floyd out of the passenger side, causing the man to fall to the ground.

As he lay there, face down, still in handcuffs, witnesses started to film Mr. Floyd. He appeared to be in a distressed state. These moments, captured on multiple mobile phones and shared widely on social media, were Mr. Floyd's last.

As officers were restraining Mr. Floyd, Mr. Chauvin placed his left knee between his head and neck.

"I can't breathe," Mr. Floyd said repeated, pleading for his mother and begging "please, please, please".

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Mr. Chauvin kept his knee on Mr. Floyd's neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds.

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My 6yr Old Daughter, She Sees Whats On The News, We Explained What Happened To George Floyd And She Was Mortified. Today She Made A Sign And Is Doing Her Own Peaceful Protest In Our Front Yard. I Am So Proud!

My 6yr Old Daughter, She Sees Whats On The News, We Explained What Happened To George Floyd And She Was Mortified. Today She Made A Sign And Is Doing Her Own Peaceful Protest In Our Front Yard. I Am So Proud!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That little girl has more empathy and strength than the president of the U.S.A. She is a gem.

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About 6 minutes into that period, Mr. Floyd became non-responsive. It was approximately then when Mr. Floyd fell silent and bystanders urged the officers to check his pulse.

One of the other officers, JA Kueng, did exactly that and said he "couldn't find one". But the officers did not move.

At 20:27, Mr. Chauvin removed his knee from Mr. Floyd's neck. He was taken to the Hennepin County Medical Center in an ambulance and was pronounced dead around an hour later.

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On Friday, Hennepin County Attorney Michael Freeman charged Mr. Chauvin with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. His bail has been set at $500,000.

Mr. Floyd's family and their attorney, Benjamin Crump, are upset that Mr. Chauvin wasn't charged with a more serious offense.

"We expected a first-degree murder charge. We want a first-degree murder charge. And we want to see the other officers arrested," Crump and the family said in a statement. "We call on authorities to revise the charges to reflect the true culpability of this officer."

If convicted of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, Mr. Chauvin would be facing up to 25 years in prison on the first charge and up to 10 years on the second.

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Mr. Freeman said charges against the other three officers are likely.

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Portland, Oregon. Police Demonstrating And Trying To Show They Hear And Understand The Frustration.

Portland, Oregon. Police Demonstrating And Trying To Show They Hear And Understand The Frustration.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not all cops are racists. Only the President is a racist.

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KatHat
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Take out the "only" and I'll agree with you. The president is 100% a blatant racist but he's far from the only one. The problems wouldn't be as deep-seated if millions of people weren't just fine with hundreds of years of suppression and lynching of black folks. It's shameful.

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marion muncaster
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it breaks my heart to see how divided our country has become. After 82 years of living, I don't feel we have become anymore civilized. It is so sad. We have got to do better.

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xiaomiao
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The US isn't more divided now than in the past, the difference is that it is actually getting better, more people care when they see a total wrong like this. Decades ago this kind of police activity still happened but it was not talked about, it was not widely condoned. Change is happening, it's just slow sometimes, and piecemeal but it is happening. Just have to keep shouting and fighting injustice, no matter how tired one becomes.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish. But our voting systems are also corrupt. Voter suppression, dropping off the roles, and machines that can be hacked. We should vote anyway. And get wise and try to fix the system.

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Charlotte Acharjya
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

sure they kneeled, but 3 short hours later they hit the crowd with flashbangs, rubber bullets and gas for getting them wet.

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Rosie Hamilton
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Were they ordered to and had to reluctantly? Genuine question. The narrative around how things happen is important.

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Linsey McCallum
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is amazing to see!!!! Humans standing / kneeling in solidarity regardless of ethnicity!!! This is what is needed!

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Alex Boyd
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stuff like this is cool...but what we actually need the good guys to do is *intervene* and *report* when a fellow officer uses excessive force.

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Christopher Young
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that happened, all four cops who were at the stop were fired, the on who was party to the manslaughter (murder requires pre-meditation) is charged accordingly to the crime after a four day investigation and his wife divorced him, though some say because she was wrongfully getting death threats

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Made me tear up. There is something extremely powerful in them taking a knee and openly apologizing with this gesture for the people in their ranks who have abused their power and brought shame upon them. It's a silent but powerful gesture to show that they stand united with the protesters.

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Denise Billings
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is how it should be! Officers of the law should bee seen as good people too. A few dishonest corrupt racist does not outnumber the honest good officers doing their best to uphold the law with out violence.

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Adam Corbin
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this was a sad and sick photo opportunity, did you know that 40 minuets after these pictures where taken , those same cops kneeling put on gas masks and pepper sprayed people who where peacefully standing there .

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dena masoomi
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I cried so hard for George Floyd, but today I felt that there is still hope in humanity

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Cindy Jarrett
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one makes me cry! Humans can solve this problem! We’re smarter than all this acting out!

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Keri Rosenkilde Christiansen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I applaud these officers for having the dignity and courage to kneel and show respect in a time when the president is cultivating a culture of racism. Rodney King, Martin Luther King as a nation it’s absolutely embarrassing, and sickening that we could go backwards in the treatment of each other. Why is it so hard for some people to respect each other? We’re all made of the same atoms ⚛️

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Dale Rudd
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you, offers. I hope there will thousands of you, and you will insist on the bad officers being expunged (with force).

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Rudrani Love
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In Truth, what are you AFRAID of ? Is this not the job you always wanted to do....spread the JUSTICE... WOULDN'T BE AS NICE TO DO IT RIGHT? Because what you are afraid of is always following you... dear policemen.... Love you all*

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Jane Stevenson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not all cops are racist for sure , Im mixed race but had a white cop for a husband, good guy but useless husband :-)

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Tangi Adams
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't this a great show of tolerance and humility -wow thank you Lord for showing and sharing this side of humanity at work.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mr Trump...take note...this is how you answer the people who are hurt, angry and afraid of the very people they pay "to protect and serve" them. That all are created equal in the land of the free means ( in my mind) just because you have a tin badge you do not get to behave as though you don't have to answer for your actions. An accusation is not proof that a crime was committed and that until proven otherwise, Mr Floyd was an innocent man. Unbelievably Mr Floyd who was by the laws of the land an innocent man, sat in a car chatting with friends and was then murdered and the murderer committed the crime with one hand in his pocket and a smirk on his face. Sorry if my comment is a bit disjointed but I'm so beyond angry that this keeps happening It's the 21st century why is this still happening????

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Joy Hoffacker
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is BS. Police are wearing riot helmets, fully armed, and carry bully sticks. An hour later they were tear gassing protestors.

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Sarah James
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah but right after this they sent tear gas into the crowd... so they want you to see this picture and not what really happened

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“To protect and serve. As Knights of the realm. Protector of the innocent. Guardian of the weak. Supervise the strong both whom have good and evil intent. Do you swear? To serve and protect.” To kneel to a crowd is not out of fear, nor out of spite to become a figure of power over ones people. But to be reminded to all that you, who can direct power and justice, shall serve and protect. No more. No less.

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Rah Soft
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

no they didnt this is a disarming tactic not solidarity..

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Fran Stateler
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The president's would be glad to have Mr. Chauvin as one of his followers.

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Robert Kriegar
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

On a pro trump page I read, they characterized this conduct as "cowardly", and obeisance to criminals". Not only is it right, and brave? It is a reminder of who is supposed to be working for whom.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are forgetting the Indian tribes, chinese, japanese, irish and child labor. Study real history

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

🐂💩 the president isn't a racist stop believing those DeMonscrats passing the lies along. They're mad money stealing has stopped.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

10 minutes later, the same cops tear-gassed the peaceful protesters. All of these feel-good pictures are PR stunts by the cops to get exactly this reaction.

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Myriam Ickx
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I find these cops taking a knee particularly moving. How symbolic this gesture is ! Will Trump understand it, you think?

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Alan MacKinnon
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is what protesting is all about. The majority of police officers are appalled by what happened: proof that one bad apple can spoil the whole bunch.

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Nikki Russell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just a few minutes after this photo was taken, the police tear gassed the protesters. This was a photo op to make them look good.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even in a family of four there are fights, let alone in a country of millions. In a family, LOVE pulls us back in. If we can love one another, we can end the hatred and be ONE. If Trump sends the military in then China will send its military to Hong Kong. If the world does not stop America from involving the military then the World cannot be a hypocrite and try to stop China from obliterating Hong Kong with its military.

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Amanda Hunter
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The vast majority of cops are caring upstanding citizens, just as in the rest of society, there's sometimes that bad one.

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Tara Winstanley
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shame five minutes later the police maced those same peaceful protesters

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Susan Mercurio
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Layos Lakatos: Why is Trump racist? Probably because his father made his millions as a slumlord in New York, cheating his mostly black tenants. I'm sure Donny as a child heard racist remarks around the dinner table.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

even though when trump got his inital million from his father, he immediately cut ties with his family.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

https://truthout.org/articles/police-attacked-protesters-after-kneeling-for-solidarity-photo-op-activists-say/

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Winston Ching
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sabse wrote 1 day ago, “Not all cops are racists. Only the President is a racist.

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Kristina Flickinger
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah except 45 minutes after taking that knee they put masks on and tear gases everyone. F**k that. They did that for this reason...a picture.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Until later when the press had gone, then they started shooting and gassing people

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CR Boaz
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This has nothing to do with the president. You’re thinking exactly how the establishment wants you to think. Don’t become a p**n in their hand. It’s time to wake up & rise above. The propaganda machines are here to divide & conquer.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We hear...I believe that whoever that police man picked on that day whether, white black yellow brown tan, they would be dead as he had the power and wouldn’t let up. We’ll see how his attitude of bully and power changes when he is sentenced and goes behind bar.... that will be a good day

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is true and real. (Oh, and not the only example of what can be. Oregon

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Yvonne Mccoy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is PDX, where I grew up. I love this town and am a part of it.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

https://beta.portland.gov/wheeler/news/2020/5/30/temporary-curfew-frequently-asked-questions

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Jennifer Brown
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In Portland we try to do things right! We are a very liberal and open minded state! Only the rednecks in the rural areas are the ones who bring us down!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

B******t - President Trump is not a racist far from it, take ur blinders off and see that he is the only one trying to fix this country. Trump has never had a fair shake from the very beginning, I stand with my president. Trump 20/20

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Corona rings a bell? You are dying over there, trump cant manage anything, in europe the shutdowns are ending cause we waited till the numbers went down, you got an exponential death curve and who isnt sick is getting problems cause youre losing your jobs, have no free healthcare or savings and a good portion needs to rely on food banks and cant pay rent and you think trump should be president for another four years, someone who tells people not to wear masks cause he to dumb for science? I am so thankful im sitting in europe.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And Don't you think that for on second that I will stand to see our leader abused in this way!

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Judy Rofe
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If this isn't the signature MIDDLE FINGER in trump's face, then what is?

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Sandy Akins
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great way to show love and unity. Call the President a racist.

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Simon Inglis
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tokenistic b******t. They are still armed to the teeth with batons, sprays, and firearms. Let them show their respects unarmed. Your cops kill more civilians in a week than most countries in a decade. If you want to remain an openly racist, gun worshiping, massacre kid killing, primitive hell hole then that's your own choice, but stop telling lies about it, because the rest of the developed and undeveloped countries are not buying your b******t.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

N O P E. This was a photo opportunity ONLY. After they got their speakers up and the photos staged, they pulled down their masks and gassed the crowd!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They also threw teargas on unsuspecting, peaceful protesters and hour later, so...don't believe the otics of a photo op

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Charlotte Acharjya
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

sure they kneeled but then 3 hours later deployed rubber bullets, tear gas and flashbangs against the same crowd.

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#Stircrazy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok if you guys hate the president why don't you move to China?

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not moving to China since I am a proud American! I simply cannot stand the amount of hate that this president has normalized! 1 campaign full of slander and hate, plus 4 years of it to follow, has spawned this cluster f**k we are all in now. I won't abandon my country, as you suggest, that is not the answer. Nor should you want you fellow citizens to bail on our nation. Regardless of our party affiliation, we should all love thy neighbor and want the best for each other. Isn't that what a "great" America would look like? Peace and prosperity FOR ALL!!!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sabse wrote 2 days ago, “Not all cops are racists. Only the President is a racist.

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Lou Harry
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please stop your "mainstream media" bs. Most of these stories have been in traditional media. You are just adding to media-bashing rhetoric that is damaging our country and it is not appreciated.

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They stood up and started pepper spraying the crowd, fyi.

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Our President Trump is the least racist of any human being, those who portrait him that way are the ones w/the problems & are racists - they should be sent to Iran

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Donald Trump is not a racist, nor sexist. Maybe you are and so you’re putting your own shortcomings on somebody else. He actually had the first woman In charge of building one of his freaking skyscrapers. He has blacks and Hispanics and Oriana’s and why and everybody working for him he’s got thousands of employees he’s not a racist it was never called a race until he ran for president as a Republican that was his first mistake. Because Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton all of them gave him an award for his wonderful work with black people so get off this BS

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Obama is the real reason for the current state of division, hate, anger, riots....he was a cancer to this country!

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A GoFundMe campaign dedicated to George Floyd has raised more than $7 million.

George Floyd's brother, Philonise Floyd, organized the fundraiser, which is called the Official George Floyd Memorial Fund. According to the page's description, the funds will be used to cover funeral and burial expenses, grief counseling and lodging and travel for all court proceedings.

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Now, after tens of thousands of people flooded the streets across the United States, after buildings were set on fire and businesses were looted, President Trump has criticized the unrest, and Attorney General William P. Barr warned people that contributing to the destruction could make them face federal charges. Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota said the people who are defying curfews and trying to instigate police were no longer protesting police brutality, but rather seeking to exploit Mr. Floyd’s death for their own political motives.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The people who clean up the injuries and notify families, "I'm sorry, he didn't make it"... are gonna be against racial violence. My mom in the 1960s? Same. Me now? Same. We all bleed red, folks.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw these images circulating on social media earlier this morning and they are truly moving. These are the images that the news rarely shows us and likely doesn't want us to see. I will never ever be able to understand the level of sadness, anger, hurt, and frustration felt by the black community, but I'm so happy to see images like these of communities of all skin tones, sexual orientations, ages, and religions band together to foster change.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fun fact: Not all "Plain" folks are Amish. These people are a 20th century cult called Church of God Restoration. Still cool they turned up, but they're not Amish. https://www.facebook.com/tcog1/posts/1137238226631351?hc_location=ufi

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can just imagine shift change. "Hey Greg, want my sign? I need to get into my riot gear"

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Santa Cruz Police Chief Taking A Knee With Peaceful Protesters During A Demonstration In Santa Cruz, Ca

Santa Cruz Police Chief Taking A Knee With Peaceful Protesters During A Demonstration In Santa Cruz, Ca

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is nice, but cops need to do more. Someone said that even if there are 1000 good cops and 10 bad cops, if the 1000 good cops don't make sure the 10 bad cops are brought to justice, then there are 1010 bad cops.

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Danish Sympathy March For George Floyd. ~10.000 People Marching Peacefully Through Copenhagen.

Danish Sympathy March For George Floyd. ~10.000 People Marching Peacefully Through Copenhagen.

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Spreading The Love

Spreading The Love

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honest question: obviously all people, black and white, are most likely aware of this right now. Is it encouraging or annoying of me, as a white woman, to say something supportive to any black person I encounter? I don't want to bother someone in the middle of a store or "single them out" for being black, but I also don't want to ignore the situation.

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This Is Also Happening In Minneapolis

This Is Also Happening In Minneapolis

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A Group Of People Forming A Human Barricade And Protecting The Store To Prevent People From Looting

A Group Of People Forming A Human Barricade And Protecting The Store To Prevent People From Looting

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shart take your tin foil hat off and get off the internet for the day, I think you've had quite enough

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Where Are The News Vans Now?

Where Are The News Vans Now?

“The news crews focus on black people looting, but there are many of us here also trying to clean up. They don’t focus on that!” This is Marvin Applewhite. He is leading efforts to clean up after riots. I haven't heard any news organization show that there are people like him out there. He has a GoFundMe to help with supplies and food for the other volunteers

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Modist Brewing In Minneapolis

Modist Brewing In Minneapolis

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But sometimes stopping for a beer andActually having a conversation with your fellows can diffuse tensions. And I doubt they'd provide alcohol to looters. I honestly think although it might look clumsy, it's still trying to help.

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Police Captain Joins Protesters

Police Captain Joins Protesters

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Police In Muskegon, Mi Showing Their Support For Protesters Outside Of The County Courthouse Today.

Police In Muskegon, Mi Showing Their Support For Protesters Outside Of The County Courthouse Today.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my! I just noticed her shoes! They're amazing and if she can protest on those heels, kudos to her! That's amazing!!!

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It’s Not Black vs. White People, It Is Everyone vs. Racists

It’s Not Black vs. White People, It Is Everyone vs. Racists

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Somehow this saddens me. He's a cop. He shouldn't need to make justice happen with a sign.

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Protesters Gathering In Front Of The Us Embassy In Berlin, Germany Today. We Stand With You

Protesters Gathering In Front Of The Us Embassy In Berlin, Germany Today. We Stand With You

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There have been several players of Bundesliga showing their solidarity this weekend.

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A Friend Of Mine In Minnesota. Stay Safe, Everyone. Except You, Tony.

A Friend Of Mine In Minnesota. Stay Safe, Everyone. Except You, Tony.

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The Police Taking A Knee With Protesters In Miami, Florida

The Police Taking A Knee With Protesters In Miami, Florida

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5/31/20 Washington Dc. “What The Media Doesn’t Show”

5/31/20 Washington Dc. “What The Media Doesn’t Show”

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Flint Police Just Laid Down Their Shields And Batons And Started Walking With Protestors

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Protesters Spray Painted All Over This Monument Last Night. We Were All Trying To Scrub It Off When This Guy Showed Up With A Powerwasher.

Protesters Spray Painted All Over This Monument Last Night. We Were All Trying To Scrub It Off When This Guy Showed Up With A Powerwasher.

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Emotional Moment Between An Officer And Protestor

Emotional moment between an Officer and Protestor from r/MadeMeSmile

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Standing Together With The Residents

Standing Together With The Residents

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Lawers Offering Pro Bono Services For Arrested Protestors

Lawers Offering Pro Bono Services For Arrested Protestors

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just make sure you don't offer free service to the looters, arsonists and anarchists.

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Police In Downtown Portland Are Kneeling In Front Of Protesters

Police In Downtown Portland Are Kneeling In Front Of Protesters

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Protesters Chanted: “Walk With Us!!”

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There Is Hope

There Is Hope

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