Author Topic: They're like war zones': Trump criticizes mayors â€”Democratic ones â€” over crime surges (Read 3393 times)

Chosen Daughter · « **Reply #25 on:** July 17, 2020, 01:13:38 am »

Quote from: XenaLee on July 16, 2020, 03:42:42 pm

You jest... but the leftist officials are still holding out hope that Trump will act like the dictator they've been accusing him of, and do just that. It would make for a fine Biden campaign slogan in October.

Oh, so worried about what the commies will think. Maybe they won't vote for him if he restores order.

libertybele · « **Reply #26 on:** July 17, 2020, 01:18:04 am »

Quote from: Fishrrman on July 17, 2020, 01:12:23 am

PeteS wrote:
"Mayors have the first line of responsibility in enforcing the law in their city. The next resort is the county. Third in line is the state. The Feds are the LAST, not the first resort. Because US Constitution."

Your point is well taken, Pete.
But let's consider the problems in Portland right now...
- The mayor won't do anything
- The county (if there is authority there) has done nothing
- The state (governor) has done nothing.
Who does that leave left to "do something" ????

That's just it -- when the mayor of the city and the governor of the State fail to respond or cannot control the "insurrection" then the President has the full authority to act. Trump however is not bound by the Constitution, but you are correct, who does that leave but him if those in authority in the states don't act? Sure he can continue to do nothing but all that is doing is allowing the chaos to spread. Not a good thing to allow to happen unless you want eventual anarchy in every state and at that point the U.S. is prime target for a take over; either Sharia law or U.N. occupation. Just my opinion here.

Smokin Joe · « **Reply #27 on:** July 17, 2020, 01:21:58 am »

Quote from: Chosen Daughter on July 17, 2020, 01:13:38 am

Oh, so worried about what the commies will think. Maybe they won't vote for him if he restores order.

It isn't what the commies will think that concerns me, but how they can spin reality in the minds of those who haven't and rarely do think.

We have a couple of generations out there who can vote but couldn't swing the logic to exit a (non-environmentally friendly--save a tree!) paper bag if you cut the bottom out. FWIW, they can vote, and be readily swayed by illogical feelings based commentary masquerading as purveyed fact in social media herds, marching like lemmings to their destruction.

Unfortunately, they can take the rest of us with them.
Let the media spin Trump as a neo-Pinochet, and they just might.

roamer_1 · « **Reply #28 on:** July 17, 2020, 01:22:57 am »

Quote from: libertybele on July 16, 2020, 05:29:31 pm

So far Trump's response is not to respond other than make idle threats for the podium.

Ona dese days Alice, ona dese days... POW! right in the kisser!

Smokin Joe · « **Reply #29 on:** July 17, 2020, 01:23:39 am »

Quote from: roamer_1 on July 17, 2020, 01:22:57 am

Ona dese days Alice, ona dese days... POW! right in the kisser!

To da MOON Alice!

Chosen Daughter · « **Reply #30 on:** July 17, 2020, 01:25:52 am »

Quote from: libertybele on July 17, 2020, 01:12:25 am

@Chosen Daughter, no worries ( ) he has yet made another promise .... (I believe this to be his 4th time)

http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,408466.msg2250459/topicseen.html#msg2250459

Yeah

roamer_1 · « **Reply #31 on:** July 17, 2020, 01:30:58 am »

Quote from: Smokin Joe on July 17, 2020, 01:23:39 am

To da MOON Alice!

Funny, but she don't look scared.

Smokin Joe · « **Reply #32 on:** July 17, 2020, 01:32:36 am »

Quote from: roamer_1 on July 17, 2020, 01:30:58 am

Funny, but she don't look scared.

Yabbut! that was before Neil Armstrong showed it could happen!

truth_seeker · « **Reply #33 on:** July 17, 2020, 01:33:22 am »

Quote from: Chosen Daughter on July 16, 2020, 02:26:34 pm

'They're like war zones': Trump criticizes mayors â€”Democratic ones â€” over crime surges
Crystal Hill
Crystal HillReporter
Yahoo NewsJuly 15, 2020, 1:40 PM

President Trump on Wednesday criticized the leadership of cities he likened to â€œwar zones,â€ hinting that he may seek to have the federal government intervene to bring down crime rates.

Trump spoke from the Oval Office at an event called to discuss the Justice Departmentâ€™s efforts to take down the international crime gang MS-13. But he went on to criticize local officials in cities such as Minneapolis and Chicago who, he said, have done a poor job at containing violence in their communities.

â€œTheyâ€™re like war zones,â€ he told reporters. â€œAnd if the city isnâ€™t going to straighten it out, if local politicians, all in this case, I donâ€™t say this for political reasons, theyâ€™re all Democrats. Theyâ€™re liberal, left-wing Democrats. And itâ€™s almost like they think this is going to be this way forever, where in Chicago, 68 people were shot and 18 died last week. Weâ€™re not gonna put up with that.â€

https://currently.att.yahoo.com/

Blame the stupid residents of shitwholes like Minneapolis and Seattle, for electing socialists.

roamer_1 · « **Reply #34 on:** July 17, 2020, 01:35:37 am »

Quote from: Smokin Joe on July 17, 2020, 01:32:36 am

Yabbut! that was before Neil Armstrong showed it could happen!

But, did he REALLY?

Smokin Joe · « **Reply #35 on:** July 17, 2020, 01:38:57 am »

Quote from: roamer_1 on July 17, 2020, 01:35:37 am

But, did he REALLY?

Sure he did. I saw it on TV!

libertybele · « **Reply #36 on:** July 17, 2020, 01:43:50 am »

Quote from: roamer_1 on July 17, 2020, 01:22:57 am

Ona dese days Alice, ona dese days... POW! right in the kisser!

Oh my gosh, Jackie Gleason -- one of my Dad's favorites. I had forgotten about him.

libertybele · « **Reply #37 on:** July 17, 2020, 01:46:07 am »

Quote from: truth_seeker on July 17, 2020, 01:33:22 am

Blame the stupid residents of shitwholes like Minneapolis and Seattle, for electing socialists.

Exactly. How in the heck does any person thinking with a semi-clear head and with even half a brain, elect someone like Ilhan Omar?

Smokin Joe · « **Reply #38 on:** July 17, 2020, 01:49:43 am »

Quote from: libertybele on July 17, 2020, 01:46:07 am

Exactly. How in the heck does any person thinking with a semi-clear head and with even half a brain, elect someone like Ilhan Omar?

Racism, islamism, and Democrats doing their "diversity" thing.

roamer_1 · « **Reply #39 on:** July 17, 2020, 01:51:29 am »

Quote from: libertybele on July 17, 2020, 01:43:50 am

Oh my gosh, Jackie Gleason -- one of my Dad's favorites. I had forgotten about him.

The quintessential blowhard. I don't know why he came to mind...

Cyber Liberty · « **Reply #40 on:** July 17, 2020, 01:52:55 am »

Quote from: Smokin Joe on July 17, 2020, 01:32:36 am

Yabbut! that was before Neil Armstrong showed it could happen!

Right_in_Virginia · « **Reply #41 on:** July 17, 2020, 02:02:52 am »

Quote from: Fishrrman on July 17, 2020, 01:12:23 am

PeteS wrote:
"Mayors have the first line of responsibility in enforcing the law in their city. The next resort is the county. Third in line is the state. The Feds are the LAST, not the first resort. Because US Constitution."

Your point is well taken, Pete.
But let's consider the problems in Portland right now...
- The mayor won't do anything
- The county (if there is authority there) has done nothing
- The state (governor) has done nothing.
Who does that leave left to "do something" ????

Serious question @Fishrrman --- are the people demanding more than their local/state governments are doing?

Chosen Daughter · « **Reply #42 on:** July 17, 2020, 02:04:35 am »

Quote from: libertybele on July 17, 2020, 01:46:07 am

Exactly. How in the heck does any person thinking with a semi-clear head and with even half a brain, elect someone like Ilhan Omar?

The same way the country elected Barack Obama and Donald Trump

Smokin Joe · « **Reply #43 on:** July 17, 2020, 02:04:45 am »

Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on July 17, 2020, 02:02:52 am

Serious question @Fishrrman --- are the people demanding more than their local/state governments are doing?

Another serious question, for those who remained in those Liberal enclaves: Do they dare?

To do so puts them on multiple target lists from street thugs to Code Enforcement and the Health Department...

Right_in_Virginia · « **Reply #44 on:** July 17, 2020, 02:11:56 am »

Quote from: Smokin Joe on July 17, 2020, 02:04:45 am

Another serious question, for those who remained in those Liberal enclaves: Do they dare?

Sorry, but I've no interest in scratching that zit. If the locals governments won't stand and demand help then (at least some of) the people must.

Without either of these options, I don't see how the President marches the military into Chicago or Minneapolis, or New York City.

We may need to fight this battle the old fashioned way ... at the ballot box. In which case it's up to the President to make a strong case for throwing out the old political machine.

Chosen Daughter · « **Reply #45 on:** July 17, 2020, 02:12:12 am »

Quote from: Smokin Joe on July 17, 2020, 01:21:58 am

It isn't what the commies will think that concerns me, but how they can spin reality in the minds of those who haven't and rarely do think.

We have a couple of generations out there who can vote but couldn't swing the logic to exit a (non-environmentally friendly--save a tree!) paper bag if you cut the bottom out. FWIW, they can vote, and be readily swayed by illogical feelings based commentary masquerading as purveyed fact in social media herds, marching like lemmings to their destruction.

Unfortunately, they can take the rest of us with them.
Let the media spin Trump as a neo-Pinochet, and they just might.

Are you talking about those liberals and people who never have voted that attend Trump rallies for the comedy?

Smokin Joe · « **Reply #46 on:** July 17, 2020, 02:15:35 am »

Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on July 17, 2020, 02:11:56 am

Sorry, but I've no interest in scratching that zit. If the locals governments won't stand and demand help then (at least some of) the people must.

Without either of these options, I don't see how the President marches the military into Chicago or Minneapolis, or New York City.

We may need to fight this battle the old fashioned way ... at the ballot box. In which case it's up to the President to make a strong case for throwing out the old political machine.

My point is that until the election, the locals may not dare demand help from the local governments which have routinely failed to do anything or get help, for fear of being exposed and becoming the next chosen target of the looters and rioters.
Come the election, they can vote the rat b@st@rds out.

Smokin Joe · « **Reply #47 on:** July 17, 2020, 02:16:22 am »

Quote from: Chosen Daughter on July 17, 2020, 02:12:12 am

Are you talking about those liberals and people who never have voted that attend Trump rallies for the comedy?

Do those exist? I thought they just got tickets to be dogs in the manger.

Cyber Liberty · « **Reply #48 on:** July 17, 2020, 02:36:20 am »

Quote from: Smokin Joe on July 17, 2020, 02:16:22 am

Do those exist? I thought they just got tickets to be dogs in the manger.

At TBR, the tickets are free. We have mangers lined up.....

It's the popcorn that costs.

Right_in_Virginia · « **Reply #49 on:** July 17, 2020, 02:41:50 am »

Quote from: Smokin Joe on July 17, 2020, 02:15:35 am

My point is that until the election, the locals may not dare demand help from the local governments which have routinely failed to do anything or get help, for fear of being exposed and becoming the next chosen target of the looters and rioters.

I got that. My point is unless there's a call for help from the local/state governments or a clarion call from a state's citizens I just don't see the President garnishing the support to march the US military into Chicago, Minneapolis or New York City.

I just don't -- and I firmly believe he wants to.