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Protestors taking over the 101 freeway. (Original Post) Eko 19 hrs ago OP
Also LAPD is unable to handle normal police calls so that will be an invitation for criminals to have a free for all ImNotGod 19 hrs ago #1
We got Sheriffs......... Lovie777 18 hrs ago #6
LASD has stated their support BidenRocks 16 hrs ago #25
The criminals are already having a free for all... sanctioned by the state and wearing masks bearing weapons Torchlight 18 hrs ago #7
This happens after the Dodgers and Lakers win flamingdem 18 hrs ago #2
I thought about that earlier misanthrope 18 hrs ago #10
It's all just tourists Ohioboy 18 hrs ago #3
I've noticed that as well ClimateHawk 18 hrs ago #4
Just showed a pickup truck driver get out and do several hitler salutes when the cops came to his rescue. nt ImNotGod 18 hrs ago #5
all traffic has stopped DBoon 18 hrs ago #8
Those commentators are taking great liberties with their assumptions. 1WorldHope 18 hrs ago #9
I think this is foolish, sorry. mzmolly 18 hrs ago #11
They should all be charged JoseBalow 16 hrs ago #28
Don't shit talk the Dodgers and don't fuck with LA Freeways WarGamer 18 hrs ago #12
Sorry I dont watch basketball. Eko 18 hrs ago #13
the point is... don't lose support of the public. WarGamer 17 hrs ago #14
The "Public" voted for this. Eko 17 hrs ago #15
not in LA WarGamer 17 hrs ago #16
How are we giong to confine the people who view this protest to just people in LA? Eko 17 hrs ago #17
The people pulling this shit in LA... WarGamer 17 hrs ago #18
I think you are looking at this the wrong way. Dump is the one pulling shit in LA. Eko 17 hrs ago #19
yeah, no... assault with deadly weapons arrests multiple times today... WarGamer 17 hrs ago #20
What are those maga claims? Eko 17 hrs ago #22
Not the first time this has happened. tinrobot 17 hrs ago #21
Yep. This is standard protocol. chowder66 16 hrs ago #24
Stupid mzmolly 16 hrs ago #30
I've said this before - cab67 17 hrs ago #23
Yes! catchnrelease 16 hrs ago #29
What's wrong with this argument? Bobstandard 15 hrs ago #31
Blocking traffic is blocking traffic. cab67 4 hrs ago #32
MSM only reporting on the burning Wsymos Bobstandard 16 hrs ago #26
Everyone not peacefully demonstrating DENVERPOPS 16 hrs ago #27

ImNotGod

(716 posts)
1. Also LAPD is unable to handle normal police calls so that will be an invitation for criminals to have a free for all
Sun Jun 8, 2025, 06:47 PM
19 hrs ago

it may be a very long, scary night for residents. This is all because of the tRump fascist regime.

BidenRocks

(1,591 posts)
25. LASD has stated their support
Sun Jun 8, 2025, 09:26 PM
16 hrs ago

for the Feds.
They chose the wrong side and are aiding ICE.
(Listening to reports on local media.)

Torchlight

(4,742 posts)
7. The criminals are already having a free for all... sanctioned by the state and wearing masks bearing weapons
Sun Jun 8, 2025, 07:01 PM
18 hrs ago

misanthrope

(8,833 posts)
10. I thought about that earlier
Sun Jun 8, 2025, 07:11 PM
18 hrs ago

I have seen postgame celebrations devolve into more chaos than we saw last night in L.A.

And in places beyond L.A. Seems like I recall some couches getting burned after a West Virginia University victory.

Ohioboy

(3,666 posts)
3. It's all just tourists
Sun Jun 8, 2025, 06:52 PM
18 hrs ago

Ever notice how the "left" protests actual civil rights violations, while the so-called "right" protests things that they make up in their heads, things like a stolen election that was never proven and a war on Christmas that has never taken place?

ImNotGod

(716 posts)
5. Just showed a pickup truck driver get out and do several hitler salutes when the cops came to his rescue. nt
Sun Jun 8, 2025, 06:56 PM
18 hrs ago

1WorldHope

(1,288 posts)
9. Those commentators are taking great liberties with their assumptions.
Sun Jun 8, 2025, 07:11 PM
18 hrs ago

Assuming protester hit police on motorcycle. Frightening for citizens who are stuck with angry protesters...
WTF is going to happen.

mzmolly

(52,234 posts)
11. I think this is foolish, sorry.
Sun Jun 8, 2025, 07:13 PM
18 hrs ago

Preventing people from necessary travel could cost lives. Find a sidewalk.

Eko

(9,347 posts)
17. How are we giong to confine the people who view this protest to just people in LA?
Sun Jun 8, 2025, 07:55 PM
17 hrs ago

WarGamer

(17,239 posts)
18. The people pulling this shit in LA...
Sun Jun 8, 2025, 07:57 PM
17 hrs ago

are affecting their neighbors.

Not Trump supporters.

Eko

(9,347 posts)
19. I think you are looking at this the wrong way. Dump is the one pulling shit in LA.
Sun Jun 8, 2025, 07:58 PM
17 hrs ago

WarGamer

(17,239 posts)
20. yeah, no... assault with deadly weapons arrests multiple times today...
Sun Jun 8, 2025, 08:00 PM
17 hrs ago

Hooligans.

Peaceful Protest would be much better.

They're literally confirming everything MAGA claims...

Eko

(9,347 posts)
22. What are those maga claims?
Sun Jun 8, 2025, 08:02 PM
17 hrs ago

That if you pull people off the street with unmarked agents and deport them without due process or ones attending their immigration hearings then people will respond in overwhelming peaceful protests?

tinrobot

(11,572 posts)
21. Not the first time this has happened.
Sun Jun 8, 2025, 08:02 PM
17 hrs ago

Protesters have shut down that section of freeway countless times.

cab67

(3,381 posts)
23. I've said this before -
Sun Jun 8, 2025, 08:40 PM
17 hrs ago

blocking freeways is easily the stupidest form of protest ever tried.

People who are prevented from seeing loved ones in the hospital (possibly on their death bed), or from making it to a court date, job interview, class, funeral, wedding, or some other obligation, won't think "gee - maybe these people have a point." They'll think, "what a bunch of selfish slackers."

It also means emergency vehicles might not be able to carry out their duties. Do you want a house to burn down from a fire that could have been contained? Do you want someone to die because an ambulance couldn't reach their destination, or make it to a hospital? I don't, either.

catchnrelease

(2,085 posts)
29. Yes!
Sun Jun 8, 2025, 09:42 PM
16 hrs ago

As someone who has spent literally thousands and thousands of hours on LA freeways in my 75 yrs, this would make me upset. Even tho' I'm 100% in agreement with the protestors, I don't support blocking the freeways. As was mentioned elsewhere, there are too many important/urgent reasons people are on those roads and being blocked doesn't endear the protestors to the drivers...trust me!!

Bobstandard

(1,910 posts)
31. What's wrong with this argument?
Sun Jun 8, 2025, 10:14 PM
15 hrs ago

Is cab67’s argument a false equivalency? This is an academic question.

cab67

(3,381 posts)
32. Blocking traffic is blocking traffic.
Mon Jun 9, 2025, 09:00 AM
4 hrs ago

And it's always unwise.

I don't care if it's out of protest or to celebrate the home team's victory.

Bobstandard

(1,910 posts)
26. MSM only reporting on the burning Wsymos
Sun Jun 8, 2025, 09:30 PM
16 hrs ago

That footage will be the only thing Fox viewers see. These images are all the justification they need to welcome martial law.

DENVERPOPS

(12,508 posts)
27. Everyone not peacefully demonstrating
Sun Jun 8, 2025, 09:31 PM
16 hrs ago

are doing exactly what Trump wants you to do.....don't you get it???????????????????

AND, watch the ones inciting violence to check and see if they are Covert Trumphumpers, trying to make the demonstrators look bad.......and incite violence by the MAGA COPS against them as justified......It happened during the BLM demonstrations, and was documented......

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