Silence as Consent-Inaction as Action?!

A comment on a social media platform stated. "Your silence is violence" in regard to the violence, looting and riots happening in the USA, and now in a number of countries in response to "protests" in America.  The narrative swiftly shifted from a visual "cue" of law enforcement doing "wrong", (of a Caucasian man over a Black man), to the call to chaos, purposeful destruction of property, harm to law and business protectors and radical socialist political agendas based on triggering images/text with words like "racism",  police brutality, "history of oppression", slavery and  certain races mattering.

​Even though not all the facts were revealed concerning the death of one man who was arrested and even though his own family and loved ones pleaded for calm and compassion on his behalf after his death-a storm was unleashed and continues to rage. George Floyd's own words and philosophy of life have been hijacked for "causes" which propagate the opposite of unity, brother/sisterhood, forgiveness and 'love'.  How is this happening and why is it continuing?    Why are police being ordered to stand down, ignoring or turning away from victims of Antifa or street mobs, not stopping looting, destruction of property and physical intimidation of citizens in neighborhoods and areas affected?

Let's examine what is unfolding and dissect the narratives which have been inserted as planned - following on from the plandemic.  People in the USA are being manipulated (in my view) as never before to self destruct as a nation, as communities, as representatives to the rest of the world for what a thriving economy, co-existing diverse and fundamentally free society looked like-as a Republic founded on the rule of law.

​There are reports from various parts of the country which indicate police have been told not to "protect" their citizens but rather "stand down"-either that or they have not been disciplined for neglecting their duty and fulfilling their job requirements.  Here are a few examples:

• Santa Monica Police Chief Cynthia Renaud is facing calls to resign after local television footage showed officers standing idly by as looters ransacked more than 80 stores in the city’s downtown area.
• At least three states — New York, Virginia and Delaware — have so far rejected the request for the National Guard. All of those states are led by Democrats. Meanwhile, several other states around the country are sending troops to Washington with more expected in coming days. In a call with Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Monday afternoon, Governor Northam declined Esper’s request, 'out of concern' that D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser had not been consulted.
• "Dr. Junker, a sports medicine doctor and a colonel in the Air Force, spotted police standing nearby, watching but doing nothing. He took out his phone and began filming, not necessarily intending to intervene, but lost his temper when the vandals began targeting Sebago, a footwear store (in Georgetown, Washington, D.C.) whose owners he has known for years."  He was savagely beaten by the vandals.  The police had "walked away" earlier.
• Most shockingly, rioters took over the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building and set it ablaze. The police—under orders—retreated from their own headquarters, turning it over to the mob, which attempted to blow it up and burn down the neighborhood. Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said that the official inaction was motivated by concern for the safety of his officers, the looters, and the protesters.

Looters caught in the act in Minneapolis, Minnesota 2020

We do have examples of police responding in effective, strategic ways to violence and potential violence-they are in Republican run states.  Here are a few examples from the past week starting with Texas:

• Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall stated in a news conference: ‘If You Break The Law, We Will Arrest You’.  Dallas Police illuminated the bridge at 7 p.m. Monday and hemmed in the protesters, who originated their march at the nearby Frank Crowley Courts Building. Dallas police Chief U. Renee Hall issued a curfew in parts of the city for 7 p.m.  Police rounded up everyone who violated the curfew and drove them away from the bridge in buses.
• Gov. Brian Kemp has placed all of Georgia under a state of emergency. Kemp will activate 3,000 National Guard troops to try to ensure that protests sparked by the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis remain peaceful.
• Atlanta, Georgia Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms condemned the actions of protestors and looters who smashed windows, destroyed businesses, and threw bottles, rocks, and knives at law enforcement, saying that what she saw "was not a protest" and "not Atlanta." 
• Salt Lake City, Utah Mayor Erin Mendenhall has declared a curfew for Salt Lake City, to last from 8 p.m. Saturday until 6 a.m. Monday morning. Residents were sent the following public safety alert on their phones: “Salt Lake City curfew effective until June 1 at 6 a.m. within Salt Lake City limits. People may not be on a public street or in any public place. Exceptions; police, fire, medical personnel, media, people traveling directly to and from work, traveling to and from the airport, seeking medical care, fleeing dangerous circumstances, or those experiencing homelessness.
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Local police in Salt Lake City, Utah May 2020

A large segment of the  "peaceful protests" are anything but about a non-violent freedom of expression-acting for change.  After months of being in politically imposed "lockdowns" with differing and dictatorial edicts regarding "essential" workers, restricted congregation, restricted travel, prohibited activities-people are bursting to break free and see the police as their "guards and oppressors".   With the excuse of the George Floyd death (the court has not heard all the evidence yet surrounding this strange set of circumstances and actual causes of his death)  Antifa and other radical groups seized on the opportunity to "burn America" and "Fuck up the Cops" ad nauseam.  The "mainstream/lamestream" media went into full gear churning out division, hatred, one sided and biased reports, edited photos and videos to support their narrative.  The media enlisted "celebrities" to celebrate the violence against law enforcement and against the current administration as well as President Trump.

The "Race War" has been re-ignited by the same players, financiers and agitators who trained before the Ferguson riots.  These include the George Soros funded groups such as BLM, Antifa, Occupy and Open Society.  They pay protesters and agitators a hefty salary.  You can go on paidliberalprotestor.com to be hired and see details.   Read these insightful articles written before these protests:  www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-paid-protesters-huppke-20170227-story.html

www.weaselzippers.us/224034-more-proof-of-paid-protesters-ad-asking-for-protesters-to-travel-to-protest-list-of-payouts-to-ferguson-protest-organizers/

Meanwhile the supposed icons of the Black community such as Oprah, the Obamas, Michael Jordan, sports achievers, military (General Colin Powell for example) politicians or entertainers (Dave Chappell  Kevin Hart) from the Black community, or religious/political "leaders" such as Reverand Sharpton; are deafening in their silence.  They are cowardly and tardy in terms of publicly coming forward to condemn the violence, crime and hatred.  They are not coming forward to support black communities vandalized, black citizens-all citizens-victimized, their livelihood ruined, their physical health in danger from these riots.  By not taking a stand publicly, these "models" are signaling alliance and silent assent with what is being perpetrated with the radical left in America now.   Here is one mild plea but still no censure of criminal and violent activity:
“You do not fight hatred and racism and injustice with destruction of property, violence and stealing,” said the Rev. Marvin Hightower, president of NAACP. “And I am asking all the individuals who have been involved in criminal activity and the destruction of our city to please stop. This is not how we fight. This is not how we will win.”

You do have braver voices in the Black and other communities such as Candace Owens,  Diamond and Silk, Dan Bongino, Senator Ted Cruz, police chiefs from various cities calling for calm, for unity and for law and order to be restored - "justice" to be delivered in the American court system.  Here are a few direct quotes you won't see on the corporate media:

“Expressing grievances to our elected officials in the form of protest is a time-honored tradition. But what we are watching unfold across the country is a coordinated effort to destroy the rule of law and order in our communities and to gin up racial tension,” Project 21 Co-Chair Stacey Washington said in a press release Friday. “In video after video, we see masked white protesters dressed all in black destroying property in black neighborhoods. And it’s blacks who are trying to stop the Antifa protesters from defacing small businesses. President Trump has rightly suggested declaring Antifa a terrorist group.”

"Justice means all offending officers involved in the George Floyd incident are charged and arrested," Councilman Joe Buscaino said in a statement. "Peace cannot exist without justice. We don't have peace in America because justice continues to be unequal in America." Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva also encouraged residents to have faith and patience in the justice system's handling of the Floyd case.'"

Let us remember the sage and prophetic words of an American hero few are quoting accurately during this time.   He was a man of action and of character who was proud to be an American and worked tirelessly unto his death for "Unity" and "Love" between people.  He was not silent as long as he lived and his words and actions can still inspire us to continue to strive for truth and justice. The Reverand Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

From a peaceful village near Napaskiak, Alaska, this is my viewpoint from a place removed (for now) from protest, looting and violence.   Thank God!

Jo

Suggest you listen/watch this video and song about-whatever you choose-personal loss, loss of dreams, ideals, of love-of "America" as we thought is was/is...regardless the music is sublime and classic.  It is titled: "The Sky is Crying" by Elmore James and sung here by Gary B.B. Coleman
www.youtube.com/watch?v=71Gt46aX9Z4