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'The height of privilege': Seattle mayor blames 'white men' for nationwide riots
www.washingtonexaminer.com ^ | by Spencer Neale | June 01, 2020 04:37 PM

Posted on 06/02/2020 1:16:42 PM PDT by Red Badger

A Democratic mayor is blaming "white men" for the destruction in major U.S. cities as protests turned to riots over the weekend following George Floyd's death.

After looting broke out across her city on Sunday night, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan tweeted that white people had co-opted "peaceful demonstrations" that became violent as the weekend wore on.

"I want to acknowledge that much of the violence and destruction, both here in Seattle and across the country, has been instigated and perpetuated by white men," she said.

In a follow-up tweet, Durkan asserted that white protesters were utilizing their "privilege" to divert the purpose of the demonstrations, which began as a response to Floyd's death while in the custody of Minneapolis police last week.

"These individuals experience the height of privilege and are co-opting peaceful demonstrations that were organized by and meant to center people of color, particularly Black Americans," she said.

Durkan's comments came after Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety John Harrington blamed the riots in Minneapolis on "white supremacist organizers."

The Seattle mayor joined a chorus of media outlets who have alleged the nationwide protests are being enabled by white supremacist groups opportunistically taking advantage of civil unrest. On Friday, MSNBC host Joy Reid reported that St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter said over "80%" of arrested protesters were from out of state and that "white nationalist groups" were partly to blame.

Jail records taken after Thursday's mayhem in Minneapolis contradicted Carter's figures.


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To: Red Badger

well, she may be right, but I dont think I would call that little soy boy bartels a “man”


21 posted on 06/02/2020 1:28:30 PM PDT by QualityMan ( Mr. President, we have your back.)
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To: Red Badger

The rioters are not acting out of “oppression” - they are the ones acting out of pure entitlement and privilege. Leftists, their schools and institutions have fed them a life-long diet of racial and economic oppression, victimhood, and dependence. All their failings are due to others, and all their anger is righteous. Is it a surprise how leftist cities are now being burned and looted?

Watch the videos of the looting. The looters were laughing, knowing that the police just down the street would not act. The looters knew they were untouchable and had the protection of their leftist mayors and governors.

That is the very definition of “entitlement.”


22 posted on 06/02/2020 1:29:27 PM PDT by PGR88
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To: Paladin2

Imagine no Pike’s Place Market
It’s easy if you wish
No overpriced, bitter coffee
No grown men throwing fish


23 posted on 06/02/2020 1:29:59 PM PDT by Rastus
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To: jersey117
We are never going to win this battle. We need to somehow figure a way to secede. Do it now while the iron is hot.

If I were Trump, I would preach law and order - but make places like Seattle and NY restore order themselves. These leftists play with racial politics every day - and they are surprised their cities are burning? Its not worth stepping into the middle of that.

24 posted on 06/02/2020 1:31:42 PM PDT by PGR88
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To: Red Badger

Soros calculated well by focusing on vulnerable governor and mayoral positions.


25 posted on 06/02/2020 1:31:43 PM PDT by SpaceBar
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To: Red Badger

Is she celebrating “Pride” month?


26 posted on 06/02/2020 1:32:03 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement (We are NOT all in this together.)
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To: Red Badger
She is partially right - white Antifa types are a large part of the problem, but that doesn't make the black element disappear. I have seen dozens of blacks looting, assaulting people, shouting obscenities, and throwing things at police.

As for the presumed "privilege" of the white protesters, that is at least partly the fault of mayors like Durkan and their toady police chiefs, who repeatedly treat these protesters with kid gloves. The protesters grow used to the idea that they can get away with just about anything.
27 posted on 06/02/2020 1:33:00 PM PDT by Steve_Seattle
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To: Red Badger

Seems to be a lot of white women at those riots.

Probably looking for mates.


28 posted on 06/02/2020 1:35:36 PM PDT by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer”)
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To: Red Badger
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan tweeted that white people had co-opted "peaceful demonstrations" that became violent as the weekend wore on.

Yep, there were lots of phone videos of white men holding guns to the heads of blacks as they looted and burned your city. Come on, Stupid, you're responsible for what happens in your city and trying to deflect the blame just makes you look silly, indecisive, and powerless.

29 posted on 06/02/2020 1:35:54 PM PDT by econjack
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To: PGR88
Well said. They mayor is actually partly correct, but not in the way that she thinks. Many of the rioters do indeed feel privileged, but that is not due to their "whiteness," but to the fact that they know that mayors like Durkan will let them get away with just about anything, as long as it is in the name of a leftist cause.

Over and over at these riots, we see relatively few arrests and even fewer convictions. Some token arrests are made, but - later on, when no one is paying attention - the rioters typically get off scot free.
30 posted on 06/02/2020 1:37:30 PM PDT by Steve_Seattle
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To: ConservativeStatement
"Is she celebrating “Pride” month?"

She may be celebrating it, but - to my surprise - the "pride" parade has been cancelled this year, along with all the other summer parades.
31 posted on 06/02/2020 1:39:53 PM PDT by Steve_Seattle
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To: Red Badger

There is an over sized,bald, white lesbian in my town leading most of the protests with inciting chants.

She’s more a man than most of the girly boys who are in the mob.


32 posted on 06/02/2020 1:41:45 PM PDT by llevrok (Honor George Forman)
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To: Red Badger

I have to agree, there is a considerable number of white young men and some women involved in these acts of domestic terrorism. Most of Antifa’s membership consists of privileged white upper an upper middle class indoctrinated extremest leftist university students. That much is true.

To call them “white supremacist organizers” seems strange, as leftist Democrat office holders are openly supporting these domestic terrorist groups, particularly Antifa, with their voices and money. Perhaps they are not aware of just who they are supporting? Seems unlikely though.


33 posted on 06/02/2020 1:44:17 PM PDT by Richard Axtell (I am at a loss, how much lower will they go before all hell breaks loose?)
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To: Red Badger

All this rampant racism against whites needs to stop.


34 posted on 06/02/2020 1:45:55 PM PDT by Crucial
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To: 43north

I wouldn’t be surprised if many politicians were stupid due to hard drug use such as cocaine.


35 posted on 06/02/2020 1:46:02 PM PDT by Morpheus2009
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To: econjack

I think all of the above.


36 posted on 06/02/2020 1:47:09 PM PDT by Crucial
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To: PGR88

It’s a good thing I am not POTUS, because I would just trap the people inside the cities or declare the states in open rebellion.


37 posted on 06/02/2020 1:48:55 PM PDT by Morpheus2009
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To: Red Badger

When you say something as offensive as what she said, you know that the only white men she knows (if any) are noodle-armed, soy cucks who agree with everything she says.


38 posted on 06/02/2020 1:59:36 PM PDT by bkopto
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To: Red Badger

If sent a looted 60” high definition tv, I’ll take my share of the blame.


39 posted on 06/02/2020 2:00:15 PM PDT by chief lee runamok (expect nothing)
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To: Red Badger

Then, this race baiter better not vote for Hiden Biden.


40 posted on 06/02/2020 2:01:15 PM PDT by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
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