Good for you! Wise decision - I am curious as to whether it had long lasting effect...?

Jan

And I have also observed more than once how a progressive/socialist, when put in a position of actually earning a living with a direct connection between work and pay, quickly becomes a capitalist! Very much like adolescents when asked for donations - very generous, as long as the donation is done by the parents. I have taught my kids out of the "donation guilt" very early in their lives by supporting all their school donation drives with their money. The actual amount never exceeded zero.

I actually live in a suburb, but I work just outside the beltway. A mall (Security Square Mall) 5 minutes away was identified as one of the next targets for protests. The mall was closed today, as was the SSA, Northrop Grumman, Best Buy, all restaurants in the vicinity of the mall, and countless other businesses. As I listened to helicopters flying overhead while at work, I thought, "this is all crap exacerbated by social media threats". I drove out to the closed Best Buy (which had related issues yesterday), and took my lunch there while watching the mall for signs of violence. I had a nice 15 minute nap before being called back for a meeting.

I guess I'm not close enough to the violence inciters to feel the pain. My wife's best friend, Heather can't get into or out of the city for work, but I hope this bullshit ends soon so that people can get back to their lives.

Conspiracy or not, some of us make a living by busting our butts. I hope this isn't the beginning of an exercise of executive orders by the big O cheese.

Point taken. You have to listen carefully and it's been hyped, but I can see that she was implying that it was an unintended consequences.

I had seen a number of comments hyping it and I did listen to make sure the quote was accurate, but not with your perspective in mind.

I don't think anyone has expressed these sentiments better than Morgan Freeman on "60 Minutes", speaking eloquently against "Black History Month"...

https://video.search.yahoo.com/video/pla...

I just posted a link below that definitely supports the out-of-towner scenario, which I wasn't skeptical about anyway.

Still does not excuse the mayor, or the locals who actually did participate as looters.

great points, wonky. sorry-but we need you on this one

As others have expressed, what the mayor said live, on videotape, was disgraceful. Then she outright denied saying it. Then when it couldn't be denied, she had some "handlers" try to "walk it back" and "explain it". Are the Dems giving classes in "How to Handle a Crisis Like Hillary"?

As an Individualist, I don't excuse any rioter or looter from their choice to act violently, "history of oppression" or no history. Oh puleeeeze...

Having said that, I do agree with the poster who lives locally, and defends the rights of those who simply want to peacefully assemble and protest. That is certainly their right.

And there are also recent reports that, surprise, there are some "professional protestors" being called in via social media, "outsiders", with apparent links to similar "outsiders" who also showed up in Ferguson, Mo.

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2015/04/28/u...

Is there any irony in that apparently they're asking to be bussed in?

And haven't Sharpton and Jackson shown up yet?

You'd sue a city for allowing a protest incited to violence by outside invaders with an agenda for maximum violence and political pressure?

This had nothing to do with Baltimore or Freddie Gray. It was intended to be on the national stage. Take your insurance money and rebuild or move.

If you listen to the clip again, you'll see that the mayor was saying that BECAUSE she gave maximum freedom to the peaceful protest, she (the word that is missing is "inadvertently") gave freedom to the destroyers.

http://www.wbaltv.com/news/protesters-pl...

I am sorry for your city :(

Listen again please. She is saying that BECAUSE she gave maximum freedom to the peaceful protest, she (the word that is missing is "inadvertently") gave freedom to the destroyers.

Since mankind evolved out of Africa, Germany was but a wayside during your ancestors' journey to America.

Plato said: "One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors."

Obama might as well come out and express his true feelings, that: No sacrifice and no amount of human suffering is too great to bear in the cause of Glorious Revolution.

Incidentally, North Avenue (and slightly south towards Johns Hopkins (where Ben Carson performed miraculous neurosurgery)) is the most violent, drug-infested, area in all of Baltimore. The plan to begin a "peaceful" protest involving hordes of out-of-towners on that street was very carefully orchestrated for maximum violence involving drugged up locals.

Ben Carson is likely shitting a brick as the street 9 blocks north of "his" Johns Hopkins became ground zero for a manufactured martial law scenario.

Do not be surprised when Ben Carson is "mysteriously" linked to all of this in the media.

Damn (I really meant Darn), you mean I can't call myself a German American anymore?

Some time ago I actually made up a badge to wear that said, "German American, Racist Bitch, Terrorist, MOB, A--hole (spelled out however), Combat Veteran and Proud of It!!!" I wore it proudly after some of our politicians referred to me as such. (too bad I can't post a picture of it here, it's cute). Combat vets were referred to as possible terrorists, and I forgot who used the A__hole term. Anyway all terms on my badge were actual quotes.

I would not say "more generous" - because they are willing to spend their own money - but "as generous" - because obviously, if I came to my senses, I would agree with their decision. It bothers me that in all other respects they are such great people - friends of mine, in some cases. We each think the other is (as OA says) 'misguided'.

I think that my philosophy will stand the test of time and travail much better than theirs will, though, so perhaps some day they will modify their world view.

Jan

Judge this one for yourself.

http://www.wbaltv.com/news/gang-members-...

thanks. really gives good perspective. we appreciate it

yes, agreed

great points Dr

My first impressions came while I was at the liquor store last night talking to and listening in on the 3-4 black customers and the 2 Indians (I was the only white customer)... To a person, all were more upset about the "invasion" of the city and the funeral and the disrespect of the family than anything else.

Here's a link: http://www.wbaltv.com/news/protesters-pl...

I wonder i f the alphabet media will report on this more than just a passing comment.

Indeed. If one is inclined to believe government propaganda and without questioning or searching for alternatives one is a believer and mean what they say. I would call that misguided... or as you say missing "reality."

WBAL is a local station - there are some decent links on their Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/wbaltv11?fref=t...