Portland's unrest continues for six straight weeks with no apparent end in sight

FOX ^ | July 17, 2020 | Danielle Wallace

[Diana in Wisconsin]

The death of George Floyd triggered a wave of protests and violent mayhem across the country as demonstrators demanded justice and a reckoning against racial injustice and police brutality.

In Portland, Oregon’s largest city, those demonstrations have raged for six weeks straight, and local businesses have reported $23 million in losses due to looting and rioting that have gripped its downtown area since the end of May.

Demonstrators have been seen lighting mattresses on fire and setting off fireworks in the streets.

Just this weekend, a federal officer protecting a closed courthouse was struck in the head and shoulder with a hammer as protesters attempted to break down the court’s door. The courthouse suffered an estimated $50,000 in damages, according to KGW.

Jacob Michael Gaines, 23, of Texas, was arrested for the assault on the officer.

Amid the unrest, federal officers were called into the city to protect federal properties including the Mark. O Hatfield Federal Courthouse, Pioneer Courthouse, the Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building and Terry Schrunk Plaza.

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security deployed more than a half-dozen law enforcement agencies and departments, with officers from the U.S. Marshalls, the Federal Protective Service and U.S. Customs and Border Protection rotating protection services throughout the city.

However, the violence has no apparent end in sight, and it remains unclear who is responsible for helping organize and supply protesters as they continue to wreak havoc in the streets – most recently focusing on federal property.

[caww]

.....local businesses have reported $23 million in losses due to looting and rioting........

Soros is financing these protesters...

[goodnesswins]

Oregon ping

[KittyKares]

I had to laugh. Keith Richards will outlive us all.

[BBQToadRibs]

Agreed. The nicotine, drugs, and alcohol have found perfect balance. He’ll live to 110.

[Toughluck_freeper]

"However, the violence has no apparent end in sight, and it remains unclear who is responsible for helping organize and supply protesters as they continue to wreak havoc in the streets – most recently focusing on federal property"

And where is pretty boy Christopher A. Wray?

Isn't that his job? the job of the FBI?, nope.. their latest report indicates that 'white supremacists' are a greater problem.. way to instill confidence in the FBI!

[Salvation]

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[EC Washington]

You left out 1000’s of drug addicts sleeping on the streets.

[ThisLittleLightofMine]

Portland was the most beautiful, safe, city back in the early 90’s, it’s absolutely unbelievable how bad it is now.

[Sam Gamgee]

Sort of like where I live? LOL. Live in a government town in Canada. Same sort are here.

[Cobra64]

I sent a note to Trump suggesting that he STAY OUT of Portland. The citizenry in that town have been burning American Flags for decades. Screw em.

[2aProtectsTheRest]

If they like their riots, they can keep their riots.

[Lurker]

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[Zathras]

I think you are correct.
I’ve never lived in any city more anti business than Portland, OR.
For Portland, fine if you want to start a craft business that you sell stuff on weekend flea markets.
Better if you give it away.
It is NOT ok to own a successful business which makes a profit.