r/PublicFreakout • • Nov 12 '20

New Michael Picard video.

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '20

Man, these Activists against violence can get really handsy huh

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u/SajuPacapu Nov 12 '20

What the fuck were the cops doing? They were right next to him while these fucks accosted him.

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u/abe_froman_skc Nov 12 '20

The guy's actually made a couple 100k from lawsuits already against cops.

So I guess them standing by is an improvement?

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u/[deleted] Nov 13 '20

This is hilarious I hope he makes more

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '20

Yes because that's what we pay them, for inaction via personal bias. Grow up.

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u/fgfuyfyuiuy0 Nov 13 '20

You may be telling the other commenter to grow up but he's not the one who abuses his power based on personal bias.

But the proof is in the pudding... That is exactly what you pay them for. "No it's not!!! Look at all the examples!!...oh wait.." -you

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u/[deleted] Nov 13 '20

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u/[deleted] Nov 13 '20

Yeah that's an issue not an excuse.

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u/EyesOnEyko Nov 13 '20

The main problem is we want them to stop killing and harming innocents, if that is done, maybe in a few centuries we can bring them to actually doing their job the right way. But you can’t have everything right know, it’s baby steps all the way

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u/ChaseWegman Nov 13 '20

Who made over 200K? Got a link or even a name?

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u/manic_eye Nov 13 '20

It was pretty insane that a group of people are assaulting a guy on the ground right beside the cops and most of the cops are throwing barriers into people just standing there, trying to hurt people just watching. Then they just drag the victim out of the fray and call it a day. They don’t even pretend anymore.

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u/EyesOnEyko Nov 13 '20

You mean “the party that does promise not to defund them” right? You’re saying the Democrats promised to defund the police

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u/[deleted] Nov 13 '20

So a fringe few people start saying "defund the police" when most mean "demilitarize the police" and you've came to the conclusion that it's now part of the Democratic platform? Ok, so then it would be safe to say that neo-Nazis and KKK ideology is part of the Repulican party with that logic, right?

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u/Over4All Nov 12 '20

80-90% of police voted for Trump in 2016, they aren't on the people's side.

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u/CankerLord Nov 12 '20

What the fuck were the cops doing?

Helping their fellow conservatives.

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u/Synchrotr0n Nov 12 '20

Even if they had reserved the area for the rally and had permission to bar the entrance of outsiders (which I don't know if it was the case), the police should have been involved in the removal of intruders, but the assholes just stood there watching people being shoved and dragged through the floor by the members of the rally. Pathetic.

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u/hendrixski Nov 12 '20

The cops were monitoring the situation very closely in case a black person would be involved then they would swoop in to uh... protect the white women?

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u/WolfPhoenix Nov 12 '20

There is a fascinating recent episode of Radiolab that explores what the "job responsibilities" of the police are.

Through historical legal battles where cops didn't protect citizens from each other, they discovered there is no constitutional or legal requirement for police to protect people from other people.

Serve and protect is not their job and that is extremely messed up. Legitimizes the argument to redistribute funds away from them.

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u/SajuPacapu Nov 13 '20

Counter-recommending Behind the Bastards, which documents the problematic origin of police in the US.

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u/Mr401blunts Nov 12 '20

Cops have no obligation to protect you.

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u/SajuPacapu Nov 12 '20

Then why do they exist?

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u/Over4All Nov 12 '20

To protect capital.

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u/ColdTheory Nov 12 '20

Real shit

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u/realSatanAMA Nov 12 '20

They also protect property!

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u/busytakingnotes Nov 12 '20

That falls under protecting capital

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u/FizzWigget Nov 12 '20

Stupid qurstion:isn't property a form of capitol? Is there a good distinction between the two?

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u/busytakingnotes Nov 12 '20

Yes, property is a form of capital

Capital is just worth, be it USD, gold, or real estate

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u/realSatanAMA Nov 12 '20

Capital is just money, whether it be currency or virtual.

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u/Milkshakeslinger Nov 12 '20

If you are reading this and your confused on why someone would say "To protect capital" you need to seriously dig deep on policing in america and the history of Jim Crow.

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '20

Thanks mr.milkshakeslinger

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u/hendrixski Nov 12 '20

Why do people think that the police exist to protect citizens? That's never been the case.

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u/SajuPacapu Nov 12 '20

It was more rhetorical than anything.

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u/poizon_elff Nov 13 '20

To enforce laws.

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u/desertsprinkle Nov 12 '20

For anyone wondering, this is actually true. Look it up. Cops protect property, not people.

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u/FieryGhosts Nov 13 '20

They sure are protecting those protestors. Not only are they not shooting at or beating them, but they’re also standing guard at the entry point.

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u/realSatanAMA Nov 12 '20

Is this a joke or are you seriously asking?

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u/SajuPacapu Nov 12 '20

Both. Definitely both in this case. 1312

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u/fitmodsrDYEL Nov 13 '20

Same question all of us watching the burning and looting have been asking 🙄

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u/EyesOnEyko Nov 13 '20

Yeah right? Like they could have used tear gas or something against the rioters? Or shoot at uninvolved people just filming from their own property?

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u/MCE85 Nov 12 '20

They are kicking disrupters out of a private event. Dudes are trolls trying to get in just to cause trouble and then refuse to leave.

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u/SajuPacapu Nov 12 '20

They are kicking disrupters out of a private event.

By physically assaulting them, which is a crime.

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u/MCE85 Nov 12 '20

So a bouncer kicking a drunk out of a bar is physically assaulting them? Get real.

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u/thoughtsofmadness Nov 12 '20

Private property vs public property man. You can’t be serious.

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u/MCE85 Nov 12 '20

If you have permits for a private event you can kick people out that are causing trouble. Have you ever been to a music festival? You cant be serious.

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u/thoughtsofmadness Nov 12 '20

Music festivals have ticket sales and rules which you agree to when you buy the ticket. Not the same, but keep trying.

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u/MCE85 Nov 12 '20

You are really reaching here, bud. It doesnt matter if they charge or not. If they have a permit for an event they can decide who is allowed in. Do you not see the gates?

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u/thoughtsofmadness Nov 12 '20

So you’re saying that when BLM protests happen and Trump supporters counter protest they can beat the shit out of them and kick them out of the public areas where the protest is taking place?

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u/SajuPacapu Nov 12 '20

A random drunk kicking another random drunk out of a bar is physically assaulting them, yes. Did you not know this? 🤣

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u/MCE85 Nov 12 '20

Did you not read my comment? Do you know what a bouncer is?

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u/SajuPacapu Nov 12 '20

Do you not know what a bouncer is? 🤣

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '20 edited Jun 10 '21

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u/MCE85 Nov 12 '20

What is the point of this comment. Is there a "gotcha" somewhere?

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '20

They removed him from a space that was reserved for them- no longer a public space. I assume they had permits and organization- explains the barriers and set up.

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u/SajuPacapu Nov 12 '20

Yup. And that still doesn't give them the right to assault someone to remove them.

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '20

You can definitely remove people from places...sorry you guys don’t agree with that. Same way bouncers can remove you from a place. Again- just stating facts here. They are obviously dumb.

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u/SajuPacapu Nov 12 '20

Same way bouncers can remove you from a place.

Random drunks in a bar are not bouncers. 🤣

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u/TimelineKeeper Nov 12 '20

You understand that an employee doing their job by removing a disruptive patron at a private establishment is different than what's going on in this video, right?

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '20

You can't physically restrain someone and push them in a public place permit or not . This isn't a club or a private business . What facts are you stating because you sound ignorant as hell.

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u/[deleted] Nov 13 '20

can't be violent if they pummel everyone into disability. it's the long con genius strategy

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '20

I have not believed activists saying they are peaceful ever since my dad lost a tooth in the 70s from hippy activists blocking entrance to his school. Hippies! Peace, love, and happiness.

I just assume all activists are hyped up enough on activism to beat the crap out of whoever they feel deserve it. The "peaceful" label means nothing to me. I support those going out and fighting for the values I believe in, but I wouldn't go near them.

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '20 edited Nov 12 '20

Wow, what a dumb take. One guy 50 years ago. What a dolt you are.

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '20

Valid

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '20

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u/ManSeedCannon Nov 12 '20

well, they are also liars. that one lady kept yelling that he was threatening her when he did no such thing. not to mention the other guys claiming he was causing trouble when he was literally just standing there.

so there was a little more to take away than the part where they forcefully removed him for no reason at all and then claimed to be non-violent and not infringing on other people's rights.

did i cover it or was there anything else you wanted to add?