by liberal japonicus
Another video, this a reconstruction of the class between non-violent protesters exercising their rights before the curfew and a collection of various law enforcement and military personnel.
Shorter. You don't have to watch it, but if you comment without watching it, you might embarrass yourself...
Video without the paywall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxYmILDya0A
Posted by: nous | June 10, 2020 at 02:50 PM
Really glad this is also available on youtube. That WaPo paywall can be circumvented (just clear cookies), but it's neyond most users technical abilities.
Posted by: wj | June 10, 2020 at 03:51 PM
In addition to all the other bad stuff, like the whole thing being unjustified, way too many police without identification. And way too many (which is actually any) military police involved -- if you need Congressional authorization to used the military against civilians, how are MPs exempt?
Posted by: wj | June 10, 2020 at 03:55 PM
how are MPs exempt?
the GOP told us in January that Trump is beyond the law. that's how.
Posted by: cleek | June 10, 2020 at 03:56 PM
Hence my phrasing, "if you need Congressional authorization to used the military against civilians" [emphasis added]
Posted by: wj | June 10, 2020 at 06:24 PM
More reporting on the events and timeline for Lafayette Square
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/officials-challenge-trump-administration-claim-of-what-drove-aggressive-expulsion-of-lafayette-square-protesters/2020/06/14/f2177e1e-acd4-11ea-a9d9-a81c1a491c52_story.html
It appears (what a shock) that the administration's account were somewhat lacking in veracity.
Posted by: wj | June 15, 2020 at 11:14 AM