Posted on 08/29/2023 9:13:35 AM PDT by Morgana
Furious commuters were seen tearing banners away from climate activists blocking traffic in the middle of rush hour in Washington, DC, in the latest showdown between eco-warriors and everyday drivers.
Angry motorists climbed out of their cars to shout at members of anti-fossil fuel group Declare Emergency who blocked the busy road in the city on Saturday morning.
'I want to work, I want to go to work,' one man was heard saying as he yanked their banners from their hands.
'You don't give a ****, get the **** out of here! We have to go to ******* work,' another woman was heard yelling at the protestors' faces.
'We got kids to feed, -----,' she fumed.
The protest was quickly dispersed as Metropolitan police quickly arrived and gave warnings, causing the protestors to leave. As they stood, officers announced they were all under arrest.
It is the latest example of conflicts between eco-protestors and the public, with the footage coming at the same time shocking footage in Nevada showed police plowing into protestors outside the Burning Man festival entrance.
While protestors are normally given three warnings before they are arrested, DC cops simply gave one, with one officer shouting at them: 'You're not getting three warnings.'
It's unclear how long it took for police to arrive at the scene. DailyMail.com has reached out to officials for comment.
Authorities reportedly recognized a participant from a similar protest earlier in the week, and said they were under arrest for contempt of court. That led to cheers from blocked motorists.
When police gave the warnings, several protestors stood up and were immediately told they were under arrest. The cops then led the protestors to the side of the road - including helping and older-age protestor sit down.
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It didn’t come up when I searched.
This dupe posted about 12 minutes after the first one.
Search then post faster next time.
(lol)
This is what happens you leave the front gate of the “Old Hippie Retirement Commune” open.
I freaking hate DM titles
Its’ about time drivers stood up to these few nut jobs that obstruct traffic.
I say HORRAY!!!
It’s becoming more of a trend. A positive trend.
a few good kicks to the face would easily solve the problem......it’s time to get violent with these scumbags
It’s well past time they just acted and stopped *warning* this anarchists.
Prepare to be charged with assault if you do that.
Why is the Scum of Gaia’s Bathtub Ring called “eco-warriors” while hardworking Americans referred to as “everyday drivers” and “angry motorists”? Eco-Warriors my eye. They’re more like Necco Waffers. Flat and round.
It’s lucky for the Declare Emergency ingrates that Darrell Brooks is behind bars.
EC
If I had been stuck iN that mess, I would of moved that boat trailer those protesters chained themselves to, moved way, far away off road. Problem solved, road cleared and protesters are in a great area to protest, well except for the rattle snakes 🤣🤣🤣🤣
It’s CalvinBall now.
What do you suggest, then?
These maggots should be stomped on.
Did these lazy bums use gas to get to their Virtue Signal Grandstand?
I think everybody should carry a fire extinguisher in their cars filled with liquified dog feces that can be sprayed into groups of protestors
“Prepare to be charged with assault if you do that.”
Easy. Don’t hurt ‘em too bad, just grab, shove and do some low level pain compliance, and if you get charged, ask for a jury lol.
DC Police Lt Michael Byrd should be in charge of the ‘response’.
-fJRoberts-
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