The MSM's selective approval of violence: It's commendable for Antifa TO BE VIOLENT to stop citizens WITH A PERMIT protesting a statue being removed, but it is outrageous for citizens to investigate (pizzagate)

submitted ago by Commoner

child sex rings, because in their minds (so it must be true), the citizens ENCOURAGE VIOLENCE.

For example, NYT story on the Comet Ping Pong Shooter.

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/05/us/pizzagate-comet-ping-pong-edgar-maddison-welch.html

“What happened today demonstrates that promoting false and reckless conspiracy theories comes with consequences,” he said. “I hope that those involved in fanning these flames will take a moment to contemplate what happened here today and stop promoting these falsehoods right away.”

compared to this

https://hub.jhu.edu/2017/08/15/ndb-nathan-connolly-white-supremacy-rock-paper-scissors/

It is time, Connolly argues, to stop fighting white supremacy with liberalism—battling scissors with more paper. "We would do well," he concludes, "to wise up and start throwing rock—public denunciations of white supremacy, clear anti-racist institution building, and fighting for policies that undo the money made off racism, especially with an ancient hatred now standing unhooded."

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DonutofShame ago

The hypocrisy is palpable. Either you stand up for freedom of speech where it does not impinge on other's rights or you don't. Violence should be condemned and not encouraged no matter how much you hate the speech of others.

carmencita ago

Peaceful Protests Say So Much More Than Violence. After the Mayhem the original cause is mostly forgotten and the news becomes more about the slaughter and violence. Nothing is accomplished except further division of the groups. That is their goal.

Gammi ago

Peaceful Protest yes, but the problem is the Soros left will bring in their agitators disguised as peaceful protesters and, the leftest media will turn it into a violent protest on every channel.

carmencita ago

Then rules must be enforced. If they want to protest they must have a permit. Otherwise they must be arrested. Whichever side.

Gammi ago

Yes, but unfortunately lawlessness now days is rewarded......and the left does not care about the law, they only want to make those who respect the law look bad so, they join the protest with evil intentions, and a permit means nothing to an anarchist....and what police do you trust, look at the DC police who can you trust there....to many cockroaches have invaded the house.....and then you have the leftist media reporting everyone in the protest were Nazi's because, they are in the business of making law abiding citizens look bad as well.

carmencita ago

I do agree with what you are saying, I just abhor violence. There are many obstacles put forth by the New Community Policing and with Antifa and Soros and they know how to play this game because they have been playing it for decades. There are people on both sides speaking out against Trump so it is hard to point fingers at the other side. It is hard to convince people there is something rotten with these groups when both parties are out to take him down. I did not vote for Trump but I am willing to give him a chance. I don't like what is happening either. I am watching Heather Heyer's mother on TV give the eulogy and I want to slap her. She is a fake and a well paid fake I am sure.

Gammi ago

I understand what you are saying and, how you feel, I did vote for Trump because the thought of Hillary winning scared the heck out of me!......I know there is bad on both sides, but when it comes to keeping score as to who has the most points at causing chaos and rioting the left wins hands down.

carmencita ago

I am sad to say that there are people in the Dem. Party that are controlling these horrible groups and I do agree they have the upper hand. The Antifa and BLM are shameful and are playing a horrible trick on their Dem supporters. Those that are not awake.