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From a software engineer to firebrand socialist councilwoman: Kshama Sawant, 46, helped create Seattle's CHAZ and refuses to let cops into the six-block zone despite Trump's claim the city is being 'pillaged' by 'domestic terrorists'
Daily Mail ^ | 6/13/20 | Andrew Court, Jennifer Smith

Posted on 06/13/2020 5:00:03 PM PDT by Libloather

An software engineer turned firebrand socialist has been named as the leader of a movement which has pushed police out of six-block area of central Seattle, known as the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ).

Indian-born Kshama Sawant, 46, who now serves on the Seattle City Council, is encouraging activists in the CHAZ 'to hold out on giving back the precinct to cops or allowing officers inside the barricaded region', according to Fox News.

**SNIP**

Sawant tweeted Friday: 'Our movement needs to urgently ensure East Precinct is not handed back to police, but is turned over permanently into community control. My office is bringing legislation to convert East Precinct into a community center for restorative justice.'

She further stated: 'The movement has been undaunted in the face of horrific violence from Mayor Durkan's police. Congratulations, solidarity!'

On Tuesday, Sawant used her position as a councilwoman to lead hundreds of protesters into City Hall, where she reportedly unlocked the building and let 300 people stage an hours-long takeover of the building.

The group called upon Mayor Durkan to resign.

Sawant is known for her militant and uncomprising style of politics, prompting one Seattle Times columnist to liken her to the Queen in Alice in Wonderland.

'She had has one answer to every question, and it is always some form of 'off with their heads'', the writer stated.

In 2013, Sawant became the first socialist to be elected to the Seattle City Council. She describes herself as an 'an activist who brings a passion for social justice to her work as a public servant'.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Conspiracy; History; Local News
KEYWORDS: chaz; sawant; seattle; terrorists
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To: Libloather
An software engineer

English as a second language.
41 posted on 06/13/2020 6:57:27 PM PDT by sasquatch
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To: Maris Crane

I’m Italian heritage also and I detest that Italians are predominantly dems. Don’t come here to change us to what you left is my mantra.


42 posted on 06/13/2020 6:58:31 PM PDT by wiley (John 16:33: "In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.")
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To: Vision

Or as I like to call her, Chicken Shwarma.


43 posted on 06/13/2020 7:14:36 PM PDT by Still Thinking (Freedom is NOT a loophole!)
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To: cgbg

I know my chutzpah starts with C.

Typo omission.


44 posted on 06/13/2020 7:15:50 PM PDT by CaptainK ('No collusion, no obstruction, he's a leaker')
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To: Lurkinanloomin
"We have allowed too much immigration and now foreigners are deciding our fate." That is the purpose of immigration.
45 posted on 06/13/2020 7:31:56 PM PDT by A strike (" Was that wrong? Should I not have done this? " - Costanza)
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To: wiley

Right.

My ancestors did NOT come to this country to change it.

They came because they wanted to become LIKE IT.


46 posted on 06/13/2020 8:18:35 PM PDT by Maris Crane
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To: Libloather

From thedonald.win:

Raise the Antifa flag! The ranks tightly closed! Antifa marches with calm, steady step. Comrades shot by the Racists and Rednecks March in spirit within our ranks.

Clear the streets for the masked battalions, Clear the streets for the Chaz division! Millions are looking upon the banners full of hope, The day of freedom and of bread dawns!

For the last time, the call to arms is sounded! For the fight, we all stand prepared! Already Bernie’s Banners fly over all streets. The time of bondage will last but a little while now!

Raise the Antifa flag! The ranks tightly closed! Antifa march with quiet, steady step. Comrades shot by the Racists and Rednecks, March in spirit within our ranks.

= = = = = = = = = = = = = =

Three guesses where’s it’s really from.


47 posted on 06/13/2020 10:22:27 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change with out notice.)
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To: stuckincali

These people are Left Coast Liberals. Very few in this area voted for Trump. Almost all are #Trumphaters. Let them stew in their own juices forever as far as I am concerned. I want the whole country to see what rule by socialists/anarchists looks like.


48 posted on 06/14/2020 1:56:36 AM PDT by colorado tanker
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To: A strike; Maris Crane

Wrong, the response below yours is right
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My ancestors did NOT come to this country to change it.

They came because they wanted to become LIKE IT.


49 posted on 06/14/2020 6:38:17 AM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Natural Born Citizens Are Born Here of Citizen Parents|Know Islam, No Peace-No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: Lurkinanloomin

Thanks, L.


50 posted on 06/14/2020 6:45:49 AM PDT by Maris Crane
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To: colorado tanker

So punish the residents and business owners. That will teach them. Only Protect those who vote for you


51 posted on 06/14/2020 6:55:18 AM PDT by stuckincali
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To: Libloather

Software engineer eh. Wonder if google/alphabet funded her new career and their agenda....Arab Spring....Seattle/Portland Summer?


52 posted on 06/14/2020 7:01:03 AM PDT by Covenantor (We are ruled...by liars who refuse them news, and by fools who cannot govern. " Chesterton)
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To: Lurkinanloomin; Maris Crane

I’m not saying that isn’t the goal of individual immigrants;
I am saying that it has become and is now the policy objective to change this country thru immigration. Undeniable.


53 posted on 06/14/2020 12:50:29 PM PDT by A strike (" Was that wrong? Should I not have done this? " - Costanza)
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