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Where Are All the Protesters at the RNC?
citylab.com ^ | 07/19/2016 | Kriston Capps

Posted on 07/21/2016 9:51:17 AM PDT by BenLurkin

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Is this author suggesting something?
1 posted on 07/21/2016 9:51:17 AM PDT by BenLurkin
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The liberal media has to be greatly disappointed there isn’t violence and destruction.


2 posted on 07/21/2016 9:53:19 AM PDT by boycott (--s)
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Is this author suggesting something?

Yeah. Apparently, tactics:

Were a skirmish to break out between liberal and conservative demonstrators, police would need to fight through crowds to reach the agitators.

Nice.

3 posted on 07/21/2016 9:55:04 AM PDT by Billthedrill
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Just helping out the fellow travelers.


4 posted on 07/21/2016 9:55:53 AM PDT by SaraJohnson
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To: boycott

I have been greatly relieved so far. Only one more night to go. The Donald will take the stage & the nomination tonight!


5 posted on 07/21/2016 9:56:33 AM PDT by lee martell
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To: BenLurkin
Given the author's connection to the leftwing Atlantic, I do think he is definitely trying to suggest something.

I liked this snippet:

“How come [Donald Trump] can’t just start being a mayor of a city, instead of trying to be president?” said Public Enemy’s Chuck D. “Your resume is not legit to be president of the United States.”

As opposed to BO, who never had to win a serious election before he ran? Every elective office he held before that time was won against cardboard cut-out candidates, candidates he disqualified or candidates he blackmailed into quitting before any votes were cast.

6 posted on 07/21/2016 10:00:52 AM PDT by Vigilanteman (ObaMao: Fake America, Fake Messiah, Fake Black man. How many fakes can you fit into one Zer0?)
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1) They saw the violent idiots at recent Trump rallies and know they are as likely as a Trump supporter to be hit by an egg or bag of rocks or worse.

2) They know they aren’t a match to the awesome (it seems to me) Cleveland police. And add to that open carry and bikers for Trump. They’d spend so much time changing panties whenever they get scared that it just isn’t worth the effort.

3) They are preparing for next week’s DNC. Exerting effort this week may cause farts to slip out. They want to keep those farts in for maximum influence at Hillary’s convention.


7 posted on 07/21/2016 10:00:54 AM PDT by LostPassword
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Cops came from around the country to keep the convention peaceful, an overwhelming police force.

Wonder if they’ll do the same for Hillary.


8 posted on 07/21/2016 10:00:55 AM PDT by Kenny
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I've been watching the show on CSPAN... and what a pleasure to watch the speeches without any talking heads trying to tell me what to think.

Tuesday night I did see a Code Pink nut in the audience, but that was it... I hope tonight goes as smoothly.

9 posted on 07/21/2016 10:01:07 AM PDT by Cementjungle
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Maybe they are wising up? Go after the DNC instead? After all, they are the party of the “unarmed”.


10 posted on 07/21/2016 10:02:07 AM PDT by showme_the_Glory ((ILLEGAL: prohibited by law. ALIEN: Owing political allegiance to another country or government))
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To: Kenny

Bikers for Trump


11 posted on 07/21/2016 10:04:14 AM PDT by RW_Whacko
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Maybe they’ve finally realized that acting like idiots only helps Trump.


12 posted on 07/21/2016 10:05:01 AM PDT by Husker24
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The liberal media has to be greatly disappointed there isn’t violence and destruction.


The police know The Donald has their back, and they are putting on a great defense for him. The protestors want nothing of it....

Too bad MSM you then had none of your favorite topic to highlight and instead have to go after some “ generic speech lines” that have been used in one form or another for many political campaigns..


13 posted on 07/21/2016 10:06:50 AM PDT by patriotspride
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I attribute it to the huge perimeter around the convention site.

The “safe zone” only allows people who have a reason to be in the convention center to be able to walk through it. So protesters can’t block the entrance or congregate in one area. The bikers and open carry people are all outside the perimeter which is supposed to be about a mile wide.


14 posted on 07/21/2016 10:08:34 AM PDT by BunnySlippers (I Love Bull Markets!!!)
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I’m glad there is no violence at this convention.


15 posted on 07/21/2016 10:09:31 AM PDT by Lazamataz (With Cruz's 2016 Convention speech, Jeb Bush and Ted Cruz are now solid allies.)
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I liked this snippet:

“How come [Donald Trump] can’t just start being a mayor of a city, instead of trying to be president?” said Public Enemy’s Chuck D. “Your resume is not legit to be president of the United States.”

I've said from the beginning that the GOPe's biggest problem with Trump is that he did not pay his party dues, get in line and wait his turn.

16 posted on 07/21/2016 10:09:47 AM PDT by JimRed (Is it 1776 yet? TERM LIMITS, now and forever! Build the Wall, NOW!)
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To: patriotspride

And, BTW, the Democrats are also using the “perimeter” idea at their convention as well ... as outlined in post 14.


17 posted on 07/21/2016 10:10:08 AM PDT by BunnySlippers (I Love Bull Markets!!!)
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That isn't going to happen because there simply aren't enough protestors to make a riot happen. The arrests made yesterday of the commies trying to burn a flag was a majority of that group. 15 arrests were made after they inadvertently lit themselves on fire.

The groups are so small and the police has been fast enough to control the problems.

18 posted on 07/21/2016 10:11:13 AM PDT by USNBandit (Sarcasm engaged at all times)
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I think the reason the hoards haven’t shown up is that the Hillarists/Obammunists have made sure that the travel funding was yanked for their violent thugs because they’re finally realizing the optics of what’s been going is extremely detrimental in the eyes of most voters and that having violent far-leftists create thuggish chaos in Cleveland could help cement a Trump victory.


19 posted on 07/21/2016 10:11:31 AM PDT by catnipman (Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)
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I listened to the scanner last night and the night before. Law enforcement has been VERY proactive. Thankfully.

Seems many residents are reporting suspicious activity and people.


20 posted on 07/21/2016 10:12:16 AM PDT by Cowgirl of Justice
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