All better now?
Posted on 09/02/2020 5:28:38 AM PDT by MtnClimber
Emboldened by the lack of consequences, the political left in this country has escalated from yelling at people in restaurants, to physical assaults, property destruction, and even murder. Senator Rand Paul’s account of the harrowing events of the leftist mob following the last night of the Republican convention serves as another reminder for Americans to consider their personal safety.
Self-defense is often an uncomfortable topic for many. A friend recently asked what he should do in a circumstance if he and his wife were accosted in public. Setting aside the grief that this is even a topic in our country, he referred to his own health issues as an impediment to self-defense. My response was, “the question needs to be asked and answered long before any altercation.”
“What are you prepared to do?”
SNIP
If while in an urban area (which I have no plans to ever visit again), a mob approaches our vehicle, the decision is already made. The vehicle becomes the instrument of self-defense and the mob endures the consequences. When the choice is to trust one’s vehicle versus the benevolence of a mob, the car wins every time. Being pulled from a vehicle could be a death sentence for either of both of us, so one prepares for the worst. Preparation always beats “luck.”
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That is why I dont in live or travel to such places.
Sounds like you live in Belvidere.
Situational awareness and always have an exit path.
At home, come up with a defense plan and an exit path.
Stay away from areas known to be sites of unrest (Biden Rallies).
Check your gear and and don’t do stupid stuff.
Having had a long ‘career’ in active addiction (thank God THAT’S over) I have a (probably not terribly) unique ability to ‘read a street’.
I can look at any given street scene and identify the players. He’s dealing. She’s prostituting. He’s looking for someone to rob. She’s looking for a mark. He’s a mark. She’s looking to score drugs. He’s a plainclothes cop.
While this is not the most useful skill known to man, in the current environment, it might be very useful indeed.
Matt remarked one time that he’d rather have one guy like me on his team, then several former Special Forces guys. I believe he’s right.
A PhD in experience beats a BS in bravado every time.
Having a clear head is a wonderful thing.
BLM came to our little town of less than 3000 people back in July. The news article was short on details, but I gather that counter protestors were there and it was noisy, but no burning, looting etc.
The police told BLM that the event was advertised to end at a certain time, and that the police intended to leave on time. BLM then asked for an escort to their vehicles and left.
They also visited several other towns within an hours drive from us during July. In Fredricktown, I was able to find face book posts, and according to the person posting, none of them were Black. Shouts of “you ain’t black-go home” were heard, and lots of yellow don’t tread on me flags.
I suspect it was a scouting trip to look the area over and make plans for future events. We are 75 miles from St. Louis and 99.6% white community. Hunting is a big thing here-kids skip school and claim they are sick—the Admin winks and says ok. Apparently that 75 miles is not far enough.
It’s a designated poverty area, and the downtown stores are mostly flea market type stuff. We have a Walmart, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Save and Lot and Harps. A few fast food places. Not much for aspiring looters.
All better now?
Yes, it seems to have been a scouting expedition to see what kind of support they can expect from the area, as well as to evaluate the commercial district.
The mere fact that there were many vocal counter-protesters, yellow flags, and as well as they (a bully organization) requested police escort is significant.
Interesting that most of the protesters weren't black, with alleged grievance issues means that they are relying on "white guilt",
and so I would suggest that most were liberal college aged students intermixed with a few paid agitators.
Interesting ... It would seem that the local community won't offer much support, and are more independently minded, and won't be bullied.
Yeah, much better. He says the line a few seconds later :)
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