The clearing of the park was not to address the immediate violence in the park. When the personnel and fencing arrived, they proceeded with the operation. ESPER OPPOSES USING INSURRECTION ACT. The night before security forces removed peaceful protesters from Lafayette Park in order to clear a path for a presidential photo-op, there was some genuine unrest in the immediate area. Note, the alternative Blogger is owned by Google. Fish wings, you’re arguing with one of Estovir’s puppets. Post-modernism is a leftist cult that willfully denies any countervailing fact. But the next afternoon, those in the public park had peaceably assembled. Most people who fueled, supported and encouraged the seemingly unending protests in 2020 would claim that it was mostly peaceful, even when it was as clear as daylight that there was so much destruction and carnage resulting from the protests. In some ways, the most apt metaphorical comparison for the close of the trump political experiment may be SINGLE WHITE FEMALE. Your gig is about to be up, Bug. Incitement for future acts is protected. “On Sunday [May 31], things reached a … They immediately act on his instructions attacking the capitol, sending the Congress into hiding and murdering a US Police Officer. He then instructs them to march to the US Capitol to disrupt the proceedings and fight to overturn the election in his favor. Mr. Turkey, will you please comment on Google and Amazon attempted efforts to stop the use of Parler. So his “base” will have to excuse me and others for fighting back when they act outside of facts and the truth. One common thing though with the recent Capitol incident is that president Trump and his associates in the Republican party came out to give a strong condemnation of what happened, unlike what the Democrats and their media darlings did last year. Maybe Congress needs to legislate a heavily supervised short-term judicial warrant for narrow cases of incitement to violence. I testified in Congress on the Lafayette Park operation, a church whose leaders did not want him there, Some 150 officers were injured during the protests, The Case Against Retroactive Impeachment Trials: A Response To The Open Letter Of Scholars, Trust In The Media Hits An All-Time Low In New Polling, Why Burn Books When You Can Ban Them? But hey, really sharpening and solidifying your niche status may well just be your future — a staggering race to the bottom for you, someone I once had respect for as a moderate republican lawyer…. Dowd -- and by extension, Trump -- apparently hopes to blur the lines, describing both groups of protestors as one big group of "terrorists." Jeff Poor 12 Jun 2020. The hokus pokus that Dominion and certain cities in certain states of a certain party stripe all indulged in vote count manipulation with glee. Indeed, according to the letter, the protestors weren't even "real," notwithstanding what plenty of journalists saw with their own eyes. The Media Matters article by Bobby Lewis is illustrative an array of such media pieces. Some, however, have noted that there have been violent protests for years, including the protest in Lafayette Square. That is what happened in Lafayette Square. But those who would stop at nothing until they again had power, they have it now. Indeed, you can make the valid point that the effort to stop a constitutional act in Congress is a far greater threat to our system. The faculty clowns who invented this stuff openly dispute even basic logic as a “social construct.” The left hasn’t had a workable idea in 50 years, and yet, this post-modernist BS spreads. I have read a lot of Mark Twain…he was spot on about the type of goobermint we have had foisted upon us of late. So edit the Wiki page to add info you think has been omitted. Indeed, there are analogies to the situation at the Capitol. being written in real time . Indeed, I was highly critical of the clearing of Lafayette Park due to the excessive force used by the Park Police. Barr said the decision was made in response to violent riots in Lafayette Square over the previous few days. MSNBC Live with Kendis Gibson and Lindsey Reiser. Yes, unfortunately, Cruz and Hawley have probably made the best bet re the future of what the republican party has on tap. 4. The Lafayette Park protests occurred over multiple days and the clearing operation was ordered as a result of a decision made before the final day to establish a greater perimeter to protect the White House complex and immediate surrounding area — much as the same fence perimeter was used last week on Capitol Hill. I fail to see why such facts cannot be recognized and still criticize actions in both operations. * Several dozen House Democrats, led by Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.), are seeking the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate the controversy. The operation was carried out, in my view, in an abusive way due to the level of force deployed and, as discussed below, the charging of the police line. “I guess that shows just how much of an idiot I was in not seeing the logical outcome we’ve arrived at.”. * The White House's protestations notwithstanding, an Associated Press examination found that administration security forces did, in fact, use tear gas when clearing out Lafayette Square for Trump's photo-op. I also criticized with the level of force used and suggested an array of inquiries for Congress to pursue in these areas of possible illegality. On June 1, law enforcement used chemical agents to clear protesters who were demonstrating against police brutality in Lafayette Square following the police killing of George Floyd. Revisionist historians seek to reexamine ‘settled’ questions, correct mistakes, expose inaccuracies, and dispel legend and myth. It was approved earlier to clear the park to protect the complex. The Park Police wanted to expand the perimeter to protect the White House and the plan was approved by then Attorney General Bill Barr. Most of us denounced Trump’s speech (as it was being given) and, of course, the rioting itself. Writers and Publishers Embrace Blacklisting In An Expanding American Anti-Free Speech Movement, Professor Calls For The Elimination of the Republican Party and Purging "Nazified" People From Congress, Universities, and "Regular Jobs", How A Snap Impeachment Could Shatter Our Constitutional Balance. As discussed in my testimony, there was an exceptionally high number of officers injured during the protests around the White House complex. There is clarity — and a truth — to be found in these incidents but it will take people of good faith to reach achieve that vital goal. This sh*t’s not going to wash. Oh look…, Rhodesy can use cliches, thereby earning his participation trophy for the day. A republicans I know can sit in a room with me and talk shop for hours and not get into name calling and insults. The republicans I know are patriots first to our country and even though we can have different policy choices we want the best for our country, and our country comes first. I actually read this garbage fire of a blog post and am now fully convinced of your diesel powered idiocy, Rhodesy. Even though these guys this week are dangerous, all searches should require “judicial warrants” closely supervised by judges. Eduardo Delgado stressed that the statement was accurate in noting pepper balls were used by law enforcement in the incident in Lafayette Square … The Justice Department claimed 750 injured officers during the various protests. Is there not ‘The RIGHT’ that is equally condemnable? The attacks around the complex were so great that the President was moved into the bunker and officers said that they were concerned that the complex might be breached. Insert obligatory Orwell quote from 1984. Indeed, in Lafayette Park, there was violence for two days before the deployment and the clearing of the area. I’m not partisan. We are in for a wild ride. He said the ultimate order to abruptly drive protesters from Lafayette Square came from a Park Police incident commander whom he did not immediately identify. This was posted as a reply to the question “How long until JT is de-platformed?” from puzzling. I hope I have a balanced, unbiased view of things generally. As with the Capitol, National Guard personnel were brought in after the violence had occurred. IOWs…”CHARGE!”, Fortunately we have the President’s transcript from January 6, 2021. Likewise with the pipe bombs that were found where they were conveniently placed. Audio of the forceful push led by U.S. Park Police to sweep protesters out of Lafayette Square on June 1, moments before President Trump’s visit … Probably good their tactical skill wasn’t well developed because Wednesday could’ve turned into one of the biggest massacres in American political history. Going forward Turley, it’s best you realize these differences. On Lafayette Square scandal, Trump's defense takes an odd turn Even by Trump World standards, seeing peaceful protestors described as "terrorists" … Google and Apple are trying to throttle Parler. Understand too that ‘left’ is not directly equivalent to ‘liberal’ in this country. The reports of a “peaceful” protest intentionally omits the violence leading up to the plan to expand the perimeter. Indeed, you can make the valid point that the effort to stop a constitutional act in Congress is a far greater threat to our system. As Donald Trump's Lafayette Square scandal has unfolded this week, the president and his allies have struggled to come up with a compelling defense, and have generally preferred to try to rewrite the history of what the world saw on camera on Monday. So we move to a new social media platform and a different set of tech companies attempts to prevent anyone from joining it or using it. “We have come to demand that Congress do the right thing and only count the electors who have been lawfully slated, lawfully slated. The Lafayette Park protests occurred over multiple days and the clearing operation was ordered as a result of a decision made before the final day to establish a greater perimeter to protect the White House complex and immediate surrounding area — much as the same fence perimeter was used last week on Capitol Hill. At the hearing, I testified that I believed that there were unlawful actions taken in the operation. I’m not sure where all of this is headed but I do find it interesting that people for decades or more love spitting out words but when actions appear, they withdraw. They could have cleared the area without that level of force in my judgment, as I discussed in my testimony. Res ipsa loquitur – The thing itself speaks. That is the level of bias you get from the MSM and the politicians who politicised everything. Yellow Berets but at what level? 3. Antifa objects to that statement. They do not fabricate or falsify the past; like a good scientist, they seek to ‘correct’ the historical paradigm. That’s the price we pay for letting socialists vote in defiance of their anti Constitutional drive for a new USSR no sweat change the R to an A… Jack up the taxes and start another war. On June 1, peaceful protesters were violently dispersed from Lafayette Square in Washington, ... As with every contemporary breaking news story, the incident … A reconstruction of the events that led to the clearing of Lafayette Square on Monday evening reinforces that the area was cleared at the direction of … This was late afternoon on June 1, about an hour before Trump made his much-criticized walk from the White House across Lafayette Square to St. John's Episcopal Church. That is what happened in Lafayette Square. JT. Maybe best to review that flick in order to gauge your most appropriate jumping off point, Professor?. The DNC and their associations have become something very openly ugly in the 21st century. After all war is an extension of politics by other means. What a stupid comment, “William.” You know the purpose of that joint session of Congress. The goal of the insurrectionists was to intimidate the VP and “weak” Republicans into overturning the election so Trump could remain in power. The symbolism of the President sending storm Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. What happened wednesday was of the latter as a cop was killed, another nearly crushed and ass clowns waved Confederate flags in the Capitol and people patroled the halls with zip tie handcuffs looking to hang Pence. In some European nations it’s illegal to even offend someone. They’ve been using both since day one along with other incendiary devices. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.”. There are the cultural gods whose followers wage jihad peacefully protest against everything in their path– monuments, buildings, and businesses run by infidel non-believers.”. Even by Trump World standards, seeing peaceful protestors described as "terrorists" was unexpected. Even by the standards of Trump World, Dowd's letter is an embarrassment and a cringe-worthy way for a president to respond to an escalating controversy. “Is there any question that it’s the Democrat Party that are Nazis?”. Is this not a violation of 1st Amendment rights? Also chants to hang the VP and take legislators hostage. Some clarification is probably in order. Gauging the regression in where Republicanism is heading now, I guess that shows just how much of an idiot I was in not seeing the logical outcome we’ve arrived at. Invade the Congress for a coup? Oh look, Rhodesy can cut and paste thereby earning his participation trophy for the day. Trump Dismisses Significance of Milley’s Comments on Lafayette Square Incident 3,333. But the party itself is splitting apart, making the crew you’re branding yourself for an ever increasing minority. It could easily censor music, movies and video games. A politics of hate and deceit & corruption ( china joe the grifter king -say no more ) , of definite anti American bent , god hating at it’s core. The White House press corps was summoned to the Rose Garden at 6:03 p.m. Outside the gates and across Lafayette Square, some of the officers … Turley has made it clear he wants his blog to be a right-wing bubble and that is his choice. President Donald Trump tweeted out a letter Thursday that referred to a group of protesters as "terrorists," following their violent ouster from a park near the White House earlier this week. 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