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The_Man

I don't begrudge anyone their right to say whatever they want. I just come at this thread from the totally opposite point of view from most of the posters. Most of you don't care about Baltimore, you

The_Man

Anyone reading this thread knows my point of view. I think a number of police officers essentially ended the life of a man who wasn't breaking any laws, and need to be held accountable for that crime.

Gary Coal Man

Yes, that is an oversimplification, and likely also a mischaracterization.    People aren't arguing that environment doesn't have a large influence on your life.  Most people are arguing that they're

SWC

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National Guard and Polar Bear on their way.

Both racists.

brohan polar bears are not even actually white they just have clear fur that reflects light so it looks white so on behalf of the polar bears i accept your apology take that to the one to grow on bank brohan

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National Guard and Polar Bear on their way.

Both racists.

brohan polar bears are not even actually white they just have clear fur that reflects light so it looks white so on behalf of the polar bears i accept your apology take that to the one to grow on bank brohan
So.... Does that mean they are black at night?
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This mayor is in way over her head.

I get the feeling that being in charge and having to actually figure out how to deal with the realities of inner city struggle, racism, crime, etc. is not her strong suit. Seems like she'd much rather be on the other side of things and going on TV talking about the injustice, etc.

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Can we put this into dollars per looter?

How much money worth of stuff has the top looter stolen?

How much money worth of stuff has the average looter made off?

I'd say $5,200 for the top dog and $78 for the average looter.

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I knew a property owner in North Long Beach who made a ton of money after the L.A. Riots because all of his crap buildings were burned down. Later on there were rumors that he paid looters to do it.

Trust me when I say that not every landlord that loses a building tonight is that unhappy about it.

This isn't prime commercial real estate in Baltimore projects?

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I knew a property owner in North Long Beach who made a ton of money after the L.A. Riots because all of his crap buildings were burned down. Later on there were rumors that he paid looters to do it.

Trust me when I say that not every landlord that loses a building tonight is that unhappy about it.

This isn't prime commercial real estate in Baltimore projects?

See, here's the thing. If enough of it is destroyed...then it could be.

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Can we put this into dollars per looter?

How much money worth of stuff has the top looter stolen?

How much money worth of stuff has the average looter made off?

I'd say $5,200 for the top dog and $78 for the average looter.

Tough call since so many people wouldhave a really tough time transporting decent stolen goods anywhere in this mayhem.

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I hope these cops at least get overtime.

That's why they are taking their time - milking the OT.

Somebody should run down to the CVS and get some beach chairs

Seriously. How long would it take them to get up? Criminals! Stop it... Stop it... Stop it.

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This mayor is in way over her head.

I get the feeling that being in charge and having to actually figure out how to deal with the realities of inner city struggle, racism, crime, etc. is not her strong suit. Seems like she'd much rather be on the other side of things and going on TV talking about the injustice, etc.

She might be very competent at dealing with all of those issues. Dealing with a riot, however, is something else altogether.

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Can we put this into dollars per looter?

How much money worth of stuff has the top looter stolen?

How much money worth of stuff has the average looter made off?

I'd say $5,200 for the top dog and $78 for the average looter.

Tough call since so many people wouldhave a really tough time transporting decent stolen goods anywhere in this mayhem.

People were hitting the mall before, they prob have a Zales or something and someone prob grabbed something of good value.

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This mayor is in way over her head.

I get the feeling that being in charge and having to actually figure out how to deal with the realities of inner city struggle, racism, crime, etc. is not her strong suit. Seems like she'd much rather be on the other side of things and going on TV talking about the injustice, etc.

She might be very competent at dealing with all of those issues. Dealing with a riot, however, is something else altogether.

Tough to let loose the hounds on your own constituency.

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I knew a property owner in North Long Beach who made a ton of money after the L.A. Riots because all of his crap buildings were burned down. Later on there were rumors that he paid looters to do it.

Trust me when I say that not every landlord that loses a building tonight is that unhappy about it.

This isn't prime commercial real estate in Baltimore projects?

See, here's the thing. If enough of it is destroyed...then it could be.

Hopefully they are focusing on high traffic areas with convenient access to the interstate.

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The cops should just leave and let them thugs destroy each others stores, cars, and homes. And then they can clean their own #### up.

That's pretty much what they've done. And it's incredibly stupid.

And most of the people who own stores, cars, and homes there aren't participating. So your comments are unfortunate.

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This mayor is in way over her head.

I get the feeling that being in charge and having to actually figure out how to deal with the realities of inner city struggle, racism, crime, etc. is not her strong suit. Seems like she'd much rather be on the other side of things and going on TV talking about the injustice, etc.

She might be very competent at dealing with all of those issues. Dealing with a riot, however, is something else altogether.

Tough to let loose the hounds on your own constituency.

not to mention those ####### lions

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This mayor is in way over her head.

I get the feeling that being in charge and having to actually figure out how to deal with the realities of inner city struggle, racism, crime, etc. is not her strong suit. Seems like she'd much rather be on the other side of things and going on TV talking about the injustice, etc.

She might be very competent at dealing with all of those issues. Dealing with a riot, however, is something else altogether.

Tough to let loose the hounds on your own constituency.

At least she let that pastor know that the cause of the fire in his church is "under investigation".

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I wonder if the people protesting the cops will get pissed enough at the rioters burning their city down to actually request that the cops step in and stop it.

Hands up, don't shoot... except maybe for that guy that just burned my house down.

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I wonder if the people protesting the cops will get pissed enough at the rioters burning their city down to actually request that the cops step in and stop it.

Hands up, don't shoot... except maybe for that guy that just burned my house down.

Several already have.

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