He’s afraid white cops will shoot him in the back. Only because he’s black.You need to get out more.
He’s afraid white cops will shoot him in the back. Only because he’s black.You need to get out more.
These kids would celebrate 9/11 and Pearl Harbor. Woke Universities have destroyed this country.I hope your response is sarcasm, because if not, that might be one of the worst takes I've ever read on this board.
They all should be put on scholarship.
These kids would celebrate 9/11 and Pearl Harbor. Woke Universities have destroyed this country.
She directly defied orders to leave. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.😄
Heather Akou: Faculty Directory: Faculty: Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design: Indiana University Bloomington
Profile for Heather Akou, Associate Professor in the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design at Indiana University.eskenazi.indiana.edu
By Heather Akou
“Yesterday, I was arrested by the Indiana State Police and charged with a misdemeanor for “criminal trespass.” I was also issued a statement by the IU Police Department, telling me that I am banned from campus for one year.
I am 48 years old. This is my first time ever getting arrested. I now have fingerprints and a mugshot on file. I had just joined a protest in the designated ‘protest zone’ (Dunn Meadow) at Indiana University… an institution where I have been paid to work for 20 years. You can draw your own conclusions about the absurdity of the charge and the ban.
I went to the protest zone to stand up for my students and their First Amendment rights to free speech. There are many things I could tell you about the things they are saying and what I think about them, but I’m going to tell you what I think is most urgent right now.
I had only been at the protest for five minutes when the State Police arrived. I guess I was thinking about other things and didn’t notice the armored vehicles. I did notice the police helicopter, which my colleagues (h/t Jason Jackson) have determined was hovering around campus for more than two hours.
Another protestor (a young, unarmed student) asked if she could hold my hand. She was shaking and I squeezed her hand to reassure her. There were two snipers on the roof of the union building with their weapons pointed at us. Since the police had tear gas launchers, a student passed around a box of goggles and surgical masks.
For ten minutes, an officer with a bullhorn told us to “take down the tents” or face arrest. I told the officer in charge that I was a professor there to support my students… I did not have anything to do with the tents. He said, “I understand,” but did nothing to stop the process. Behind me, students started taking down the tents. I guess it wasn’t fast enough.
I don’t know exactly how many police officers were there. They formed at least three lines, so maybe 60? They definitely outnumbered the protestors. Most were heavily armored in black (police) or camouflage (military). They were carrying metal batons and riot shields. When they started advancing toward us, they marched slowly in formation. We locked our arms together and I said a prayer for mercy and compassion.
The last thing I was told before I was attacked was to “get back behind the tents.” I said, “Why?” We should all ask ourselves “why.” What difference would it have made? Is it dangerous to express myself in front of a tent, but OK if I’m behind it? I was completely calm (I’m good in emergencies) and did not resist… there was no point. I had a baton mashed into the side of my neck and I was bruised and scraped by a riot shield. I was pushed to the ground and they started screaming at me to stand up, but I couldn’t do anything in that chaos.
22 people were arrested. An IU bus took us to an IU facility for processing before we were transferred to the Monroe County jail. Every single protestor was a student, staff member, faculty member, or alumnus. Not outsiders. Not armed. Not dangerous. The only physical violence that happened yesterday was caused by the Indiana State Police and the people who invited them to campus. The students are using words and tents.
The encampment is peaceful. There is no smoking, no drinking… everyone is very focused on their reasons for being there. If you want to know their reasons (which I'm sure are varied), you will have to talk to them. I encourage you to go. I heard they were playing board games last night.
I am a little roughed up, but I am fine. I am more concerned about my students and my colleagues… anyone who has not been banned from campus yet. This situation needs to change before people are seriously injured or killed. Just don’t tell the students to be quiet. They are learning so much right now.
I have made this public. Please feel free to share.”
Portland….
A buddy recently went to Portland for business. While on a walk downtown, he observed a lady taking a shit by a tree off the sidewalk.Portland….
San Fran. Was my favorite cityA buddy recently went to Portland for business. While on a walk downtown, he observed a lady taking a shit by a tree off the sidewalk.
How anyone can’t see this as a huge problem is beyond me. I went to Portland over 20 years ago and it was a fabulous place. How those who govern and live there have let it turn into the hell hole it currently is blows my mind.
Nationwide racketeering enterpirse. I wish vandalism was a predicate act.
Went there about 8 years ago and it was a really beautiful city but even then had a bad homelessness and vagrant problem.A buddy recently went to Portland for business. While on a walk downtown, he observed a lady taking a shit by a tree off the sidewalk.
How anyone can’t see this as a huge problem is beyond me. I went to Portland over 20 years ago and it was a fabulous place. How those who govern and live there have let it turn into the hell hole it currently is blows my mind.
Pretty common in blue cities.A buddy recently went to Portland for business. While on a walk downtown, he observed a lady taking a shit by a tree off the sidewalk.
How anyone can’t see this as a huge problem is beyond me. I went to Portland over 20 years ago and it was a fabulous place. How those who govern and live there have let it turn into the hell hole it currently is blows my mind.
Hell...Indianapolis.San Fran. Was my favorite city
But January 6!!!Hell...Indianapolis.
We used to sit on the patio outside Tastings at the Conrad just watching the scene. Clean downtown. Bunch of urban yuppies and hipsters milling about. Storefronts clean and functioning. Vibrant, cool downtown on the move.
Summer of Love destroyed it. Storefronts closed or vandalized. Smell of piss in the air. Every other human looking like a vagrant, dealer, or wanna be gang banger.
Finally coming back around now a bit. We'll see.
Agree, but things seem to be turning a bit. Still a lot of empty restaurant space. Washington Street hasn’t recovered. I think the redevelopment of Circle Center will ultimately be awesome, but that means all those street level restaurants aren’t coming back for years to come. Can’t think it’s great for the convention business. Lunch and dinner options are still way down.Hell...Indianapolis.
We used to sit on the patio outside Tastings at the Conrad just watching the scene. Clean downtown. Bunch of urban yuppies and hipsters milling about. Storefronts clean and functioning. Vibrant, cool downtown on the move.
Summer of Love destroyed it. Storefronts closed or vandalized. Smell of piss in the air. Every other human looking like a vagrant, dealer, or wanna be gang banger.
Finally coming back around now a bit. We'll see.
Because they’re idiots.
Occam’s razor works quite well here.Because they’re idiots.
Depends on how you view the chances of success.I remember posters on this board saying there was no threat to democracy at stake on Jan 6 because of our checks and balances (I agree with by the way) and now people are worried about Biden canceling our election.
Make it make sense.
At Ole Miss?
That kid making monkey noises and gestures better start looking for an off campus house because I don’t think he is going to be long for that fraternity.
My guess would be the national chapter is not going to want this smoke.At Ole Miss?
Tulsi knows. Skip to about the 6 minute mark.Amazing, there's a good reason they haven't gone public with who is behind it. Everyone knows but too much of a dem donor? The guy should have been under arrest the first time someone was set free on bail and commited murder, but that's what they get away with these days.
I don’t think anyone’s even trying to contend that these protests are organic. WSJ ran a piece that details how they are being funded and backed by several groups and planning began weeks and months ago.
@mcmurtry66I don’t think anyone’s even trying to contend that these protests are organic. WSJ ran a piece that details how they are being funded and backed by several groups and planning began weeks and months ago.
Two defendants guilty of conspiracy in groundbreaking Antifa trial in San Diego
Two defendants were found guilty of conspiracy in a groundbreaking trial that could change how Antifa is understood and targeted by prosecutors.www.usatoday.com
Those dead enders are just foot soldiers. They aren't raising money to have tents and pallets of supplies ready to go wherever the protests show up. Go get the real money people.
Thankfully you have Carmel now.San Fran. Was my favorite city
I’ll get there one day. God willing. SomehowThankfully you have Carmel now.
can you imagine forgiving the student loans of these kids. and i love AOC's line. it could help them go back to school
Depressingcan you imagine forgiving the student loans of these kids. and i love AOC's line. it could help them go back to school
Soros and Gates. I'm sure DDE is just as shocked as I am.I don’t think anyone’s even trying to contend that these protests are organic. WSJ ran a piece that details how they are being funded and backed by several groups and planning began weeks and months ago.
And nothing happens...Spectre