Shots fired at Police during Dallas Police anti-violence protest (5 officers killed)
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Why would it be shocking? BLM has always been a nonviolent organization - it'd be much more shocking for a mass murderer to be in line with them.
Majukun
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not really that vague when you count his actions..he was probably upset that he BLM movement was going for a more "peaceful" approach to the matter,while he just wanted revenge
Salty Catfish
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The NY Post declaring "CIVIL WAR" on their front page is dumb as hell but the footage and sound from the firefight is the closest thing to an actual warzone I've seen on American soil in my lifetime. And it ends with what sounds like a makeshift drone strike? This shit is terrifying.
Yep, too early, and not applicable. There were enough police around that any CC holder worth their salt would have ran.
The situation where a carrier stops a gunman is more likely a small store or enclosed space where their life is in direct and immediate danger.
Just imagine if anyone carrying at that demonstration opened fire and hurt an innocent person how much you'd be vilifying that? Demagoguery is not appreciated right now. Give it a day or two.
That's expected of Fox News and isn't new. They're who I expect to twist the Dallas Chief's words around too.
doctorblurg
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I have a family member who is part of Dallas PD so it was pretty stressful there for a while when we didn't know if he was okay or not. And Dallas city officials are pretty great tbh they've really been trying to improve their police department recently.
Give me a break dude.
The Lone Courier
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Wait so did the robot accidently trip the bomb? Or did they pack a robot with explosives and sent it in?
MassiveNights
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Why are people saying BLM is done?
Surely the only response to this atrocity is amplifying the peaceful and legitimate protest of that movement in the face of violence?
If anything BLM is even more important now than it ever was. They need a unified voice.
Surely the only response to this atrocity is amplifying the peaceful and legitimate protest of that movement in the face of violence?
If anything BLM is even more important now than it ever was. They need a unified voice.
Didn't sound like there was a safe way for the police to approach this guy. I've never heard of this tactic being used before, but then again, I doubt this guy planned on being taken alive at any point.
Woo-Fu
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Same if you're a cop. Better yet you don't even have to fuck up, you can follow procedure and still be vilified.
bomb robots will have explosives on them. That's how they do controlled explosions on suspicious packages
lol those talking heads don't have any power
shadow_shogun
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That's what he does best.
More like anti-BLM people are going to use this as justification to strengthen their ideology and lack of empathy.
This is what CNN is going with:
BREAKING: Suspect "wanted to kill white people"
The suspect who died after a standoff with police said he wanted to kill white people -- especially white officers -- and that he was upset about "the recent police shootings," and that he acted alone, Dallas Police Chief David Brown says.
"Were hurting. Our profession is hurting. Dallas officers are hurting. We are heartbroken. There are no words to describe the atrocity that occurred to our city. all i know is that this must stop this divisiveness between our police and our citizens."
"We dont feel much support most days. Lets not make today most days. Please, we need your support, to be able to protect you from men like these, who carried out this tragic, tragic event.
The suspect who died after a standoff with police said he wanted to kill white people -- especially white officers -- and that he was upset about "the recent police shootings," and that he acted alone, Dallas Police Chief David Brown says.
"Were hurting. Our profession is hurting. Dallas officers are hurting. We are heartbroken. There are no words to describe the atrocity that occurred to our city. all i know is that this must stop this divisiveness between our police and our citizens."
"We dont feel much support most days. Lets not make today most days. Please, we need your support, to be able to protect you from men like these, who carried out this tragic, tragic event.
CyclopsRock
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"Controlled explosions" are literally just bombs on robots. The way it's phrased makes it sound like this little robot that rocks up and carefully detonates the bomb or something, but it's not, it's just a bomb on wheels. So they "have explosives on hand" because that's what they use when someone leaves a suitcase unattended in a airport or whatever.
the later
Just crazy. I have never heard of the police having to do such a thing.
superNESjoe
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Where's the best place to get ongoing coverage of this? At a certain point I just had to go to sleep last night, but best I can tell something is still going on?
So nothing changes, sounds about right
No mention that he was also upset about BLM. Nice going, CNN
CBS news has free live streams.
Me neither...just...wow
You shocked? They just hired two former Trump people
"Murica!
I get where you're going with that, but being a cop is a profession. You can leave the job and leave the baggage behind. Being a minority isn't a choice... that stays with you til the day you die.
That's also how I understood the intent of the statement
Brawly Likes to Brawl
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No mentions of the chief's comments about BLM. I swear CNN is Fox News 2.0
depths20XX
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He said he acted alone? Seems unlikely.
Tensions will be high for sure.
i cannot stress how good CBSN has been throughout this whole thing. They are now streaming CBS This Morning with more live coverage.
www.cbsnews.com/live
www.cbsnews.com/live
shadow_shogun
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They're already saying he was sympathetic towards the BLM movement on CNN.
At the end of the press conference it was said he expressed anger for BLM, not at BLM.
Funky Papa
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BLM confusion aside, each day it passes I'm more certain that CNN is going after the same "QUICK, RUSH TO FACEBOOK" crowd currently catered by Fox News.
metalslimer
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The problem was he said it didn't make any sense and then failed to clarify anything of what he meant.
The important thing is he said he was not affiliated with any group, but no one will mention that and BLM will be thrown under the bus
Pai Pai Master
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Fox news already talked about BLM as if they were terrorists so yeah it won't get any better from certain groups.
jellies_two
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The google ads I am seeing In this topic are the worst
"Forget needing a gun, this flashlight can blind a bear"
Ugh
"Forget needing a gun, this flashlight can blind a bear"
Ugh
Trojita
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I thought those controlled explosives were of a small in power to set off another explosive, not instantly kill someone. I didn't even think there radius was that big, the robot would have to be right on the guy.
Considering how that statement can be interpreted in several ways it would probably have been better to withhold it until they have more info on the guy's past.
The Artisan
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fixedWhat is happening to our world.T_T
just saw this on the morning news. this is really depressing
The Jackdog
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i didnt grow up during the civil rights movement but i dont remember a time when tensions were ever this high in the US.
At least we can all agree both presidential candidates are the best both parties can offer and either will surely lead us to better, more peaceful times, instead of continuing to nurture hate.
oh wait.
At least we can all agree both presidential candidates are the best both parties can offer and either will surely lead us to better, more peaceful times, instead of continuing to nurture hate.
oh wait.
CassidyIzABeast
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The chief really flubbed it on that because he says he was upset at BLM but then said he was angry for BLM.
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