“Shut down Chicago DNC” posters have been seen across Chicago.
These anarchists will try and storm the conference, continuing their strategy of intimidation and violence.
pic.twitter.com/gZOBNY46rK— Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) August 8, 2024
Posted on 08/17/2024 8:31:41 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
The Democratic National Convention is coming to the Windy City starting Monday, and if you're a Chicagoan, that might not be welcome news—unless you're a fan of violent protests of course.
The pro-Hamas crowd is expected to descend on the convention in force, and demonstrations are all but assured. Some of those planning to attend the event are nervous, and law enforcement has warned them to be careful:
House Democrats attending the Democratic National Convention next week are being advised by congressional security officials not to book hotel rooms under their own names or engage with protesters if confronted, Axios has learned.
But I thought all these types of protests were considered "mostly peaceful" by Democrats and that they consisted of high-minded citizens who were merely expressing their First Amendment rights?
Why it matters: The guidance comes as some Democratic lawmakers are fearful about their safety after being rattled by a series of disruptive pro-Palestinian protests since the Israel-Hamas war started last year.
- One House Democrat told Axios they are "very concerned" about their personal security and that "of course" other lawmakers are as well.
- A senior House Democrat said law enforcement is telling members "not to go to a certain area, because they expect violence."
- "The protesters aren't staying in a designated protest site ... and there are people who are going to go and really try to cause trouble," the lawmaker predicted.
“Shut down Chicago DNC” posters have been seen across Chicago.
These anarchists will try and storm the conference, continuing their strategy of intimidation and violence.
pic.twitter.com/gZOBNY46rK— Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) August 8, 2024
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Meanwhile, business owners in the Second City—including many of them who have experienced "peaceful protests" before—are boarding up their windows and taking precautions in expectation of vandalism and violence.
Concern over possible unrest during next week's Democratic National Convention has some business owners in Chicago's Loop taking precautions.
Boarded up windows and doors could be seen downtown Thursday.
"As we know, this city has a poor track record when it comes to protecting businesses," said Scott Shapiro, owner of Syd Jerome.
Chicago businesses are boarding up because of the DNC.
Isn’t it funny how the party of tolerance and joy comes to town and everyone has to brace for violence?
pic.twitter.com/fz1bPU1lvV— BLAIRE WHITE (@MsBlaireWhite) August 17, 2024
Store owner Shapiro has been through it before:
The looming unknowns ahead of next week's convention are why Shapiro said he knew he had to take precautions to keep his decades-old business safe.
"We felt it was more prudent to board up, since our customers and their employers have told them to stay home throughout the convention for their own safety," Shapiro said.
That's why his downtown storefront at Syd Jerome on Clark Street is shielded by plywood, as thousands of protesters plan to descend on Chicago for the DNC.
His store was looted during civil unrest in 2020.
And back then, he didn't take down the plywood until more than a year later.
Now, it's back up in fear of history repeating itself.
This building now looks like a fortress:
“If” protests related to the #DNC erupt in violence. If? You’re getting hundreds of thousands of far leftists infiltrating the streets of #DNCChicago next week. It’s coming.#DNC2024
pic.twitter.com/igkhgysNgE— Matt Veasey (@MatthewVeasey) August 17, 2024
It's a sign of the times when the Democrats plan a convention, and everyone knows months in advance there will be violence. It's also a sign of who they are—you didn't see this going on in advance of the successful GOP convention in Milwaukee in July.
The only real question left is: how bad will it be?
Dems told to use ‘aliases.’ Lie about who they are. Well, it makes sense. They lie about what they stand for. They lie about what they’re gonna do. And they lie about what they did.
So what’s new?
They don’t call it Chitcago for nuffin’s
These bricks were apparently just removed from an area where protests are to occur this week in Chicago near the DNC.
https://x.com/ryanafournier/status/1825015486439903260?s=46&t=oXM3QUNDayEotvdo1W-zQA
Oh boy. Can’t wait. Go nuts kids
I’m in downtown Chicago this weekend. I have never seen so many police. There’s a group of cops on every street-corner, and police in cars and on bikes everywhere
Its funny how Democrats forget about “defund the police” when their own optics and PR is at stake.
Marxists acting out violently against other Marxists.
Man. The irony.
The reason for the convention in Chicago is to bring business to Chicago what a cluster f#$k!! LMAO yet they SCREAM we are the dangerous white suprematist terrorists!!! Our convention went off without a hitch I love it when they eat their own!!!
RE: There’s a group of cops on every street-corner, and police in cars and on bikes everywhere
That’s what it should be EVERYDAY in Chicago looong after the DNC is over.
Honeyyyy! Where’d I put the popcorn? Do we have enough salt and butter? Damn, so many questions, so little time.
I thought it was illegal to use an alias when registering for a hotel/motel room. At least every time I stay in one they make me show ID. Even if they already have my credit card.
I guess laws don’t matter if Democrats break them. “Welcome to our hotel Mr. ummm John Smith. Will there not be luggage this stay?”
Having to own up to fact that LA Revolucion is anything but peaceful. Never has been, never will be. I pity the talking heads the most I guess. They sold so many lies the last century for silver.
Ikr. I kind of feel greasy that in a way I am rooting for them to upset the whole applicant. Crazy as that seems.
Apple cart. Grrrrr. Guess it fits tho.
I don’t think it’s crazy at all. The riots at the 68 convention helped defeat their candidate and I hope it happens again
There’s a company called Chicago Boardup Services! I don’t know whether to applaud his ingenuity or cry that someone needs his services.
Lots of TV cameras. Protesters/rioters won’t pass up a chance to get their 1 minute of fame.
They know what the problems are. They know how to fix them. They have the means to fix them. After the convention, the cops will leave, and it will be back to business as usual.
Seems like what Chicago deserves. They voted for the politicians who created this mess. Live with it.
Agreed, but it’s broader than that: the Democrat party has taught millions in the government education system that it’s ok to express political differences through violence, and has imported millions who do not share what used to be this country’s values, including the value of peaceful disagreement. If things break bad in Chicago it’s just the Democrat reaping the whirlwind they’ve sown
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