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[Gunny]

:) Not to be outdone, here in San Antonio, there is a peaceful march downtown, East Side.

Surrounding the Alamo are armed to the teeth Texas Militia. Don't mess with Texas :)

Seriously, they'd have to go some around here to get stirred up as much as in MN. You get shot by a cop here, odds are good he/she is Hispanic or black.

Don't know any more Texas cliches. Sorry :)

[Black Diamond]

:) Not to be outdone, here in San Antonio, there is a peaceful march downtown, East Side.

Surrounding the Alamo are armed to the teeth Texas Militia. Don't mess with Texas :)

Seriously, they'd have to go some around here to get stirred up as much as in MN. You get shot by a cop here, odds are good he/she is Hispanic or black.

Don't know any more Texas cliches. Sorry :)

The stars at night are big and bright

[Kathianne]

:) Not to be outdone, here in San Antonio, there is a peaceful march downtown, East Side.

Surrounding the Alamo are armed to the teeth Texas Militia. Don't mess with Texas :)

Seriously, they'd have to go some around here to get stirred up as much as in MN. You get shot by a cop here, odds are good he/she is Hispanic or black.

Don't know any more Texas cliches. Sorry :)
Dallas went a bit whacko on Friday.

[Kathianne]

Just saw this:

https://www.breitbart.com/border/2020/05/30/warning-graphic-dallas-protesters-beat-man-to-near-death-oustide-store/?fbclid=IwAR2-jkQS3E1JwpQRlQDcMDmEbviFx-4f357WHaeWepdWLFG2Ovu7t8tRPzA

[Gunny]

Dallas went a bit whacko on Friday.Not sure on Dallas, but that's not surprising. Just another over-sized, leftwingnut-laden city. They seem to all possess the worst this country has to offer.

We has some vandalism here downtown on the Riverwalk. Small businesses make up most of it. Nothing like most other places.

To put the thugs starkly into the glow of a streetlight, this was separate from and a couple of hours AFTER the peaceful march. It's ridiculous, and to me personally, embarrassing. We've never acted like that. From what I have heard, it was YOUNG people, skin color not a noticeable factor.

You can just bet I'm going to be quite damned vocal with my opinion around here. Unacceptable.

Guess all you got to do to end COVID lockdown is have one dumbass cop on a power trip kill a black guy 2000 miles away:rolleyes:

[Gunny]

Just saw this:

https://www.breitbart.com/border/2020/05/30/warning-graphic-dallas-protesters-beat-man-to-near-death-oustide-store/?fbclid=IwAR2-jkQS3E1JwpQRlQDcMDmEbviFx-4f357WHaeWepdWLFG2Ovu7t8tRPzAAs I stated, unacceptable. They have video footage with multiple angles of people walking their dogs and washing their cars in Dallas. (See "The First 48 on A&E, one of their favorite filming locations). I don't want to hear they can't find anyone.

[Gunny]

https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Rally-held-downtown-for-unarmed-African-American-15306053.php

The local version of events.

[Abbey Marie]

The stars at night are big and bright

“All my Exes are in Texas”.

[Gunny]

“All my Exes are in Texas”.
Not to nitpick, BUT ...

"All by ex's LIVE in Texas, that is why I reside in Tennessee" Not that I would know a George Strait song by heart :whistling2:

[Kathianne]

https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Rally-held-downtown-for-unarmed-African-American-15306053.php

The local version of events.
I don’t see anything about the man beaten to death. I may have read too fast. I’ll look when I’m home.

[Gunny]

I don’t see anything about the man beaten to death. I may have read too fast. I’ll look when I’m home.The article you posted was from Dallas. Aboout 380 miles north.

The article I posted is from the San Antonio Express-News about what happened last night here.

[Gunny]

I never thought about it before, but I looked into joining this :This is Texas Freedom Force". They're dedicated to preserving Texas history. They're also the armed militia at the Alamo. Just think ... the opportunity to defend the Alamo. Now what red-blooded Texan WOULDN'T want to do THAT? :)

Besides, I got better weapons and gear than those guys are showing.

[Abbey Marie]

I never thought about it before, but I looked into joining this :This is Texas Freedom Force". They're dedicated to preserving Texas history. They're also the armed militia at the Alamo. Just think ... the opportunity to defend the Alamo. Now what red-blooded Texan WOULDN'T want to do THAT? :)

Besides, I got better weapons and gear than those guys are showing.

My first thought is, you have little ones to watch over.

[Kathianne]

The article you posted was from Dallas. About 380 miles north.

The article I posted is from the San Antonio Express-News about what happened last night here.

The violence seems mostly 'big city,' I'm not sure of the pop. of SA, but not 'big' or Democrat ruled?

[Gunny]

My first thought is, you have little ones to watch over.I would NEVER knee-jerk join something like that. I'd have to actually read up then meet some people. My non-PC opinions aside, truth be told, the first whiff of racism and I'd be GONE. I despise racists and racism. Just because I'll call it out on WHOEVER is doing it doesn't mean that when it's non-whites it's any less racist.

Unfortunately, a lot of these organizations are fronts for just such vermin. I just thought it would be cool if they are all about what they say they are -- preserving Texas history -- to actually do something about something I care about (preserving history).

I seriously doubt I'd tote my gear down to the Alamo and set up a firing point :).

[Gunny]

The violence seems mostly 'big city,' I'm not sure of the pop. of SA, but not 'big' or Democrat ruled?San Antonio is unique and I have been mostly proud of being from here because we DON'T usually get caught up in this crap. That is we didn't until the previous round of tearing down statues and changing names. Robert E, Lee Hight School got a makeover as L.E.E. High School. L.E.E. standing for "Learning and Educational Excellence :rolleyes:

It is a blue city and always in the top 10 largest cities in the US but for whatever reason we have always kept our "small town" persona. (which screws us when we need big city decisions). For the most part, no one screws with the city, its heritage and history because one thing Hispanics and whites always agree upon is taking pride in it. As noted by events in the country, blacks do not share in that but they were always a small silent minority. Now they're just a big-mouthed, small minority.

I've never been around much racism here. I didn't even know what it was until we left here for DC. I still don't see much of it. My neighbors are Hispanic, black and white with a smattering of the usual Arab and Indians. Everybody waves hello. Hah. My next door neighbors to the left are gay, and to the right Brazilian.

A POS is a POS and not limited by ethnicity; although, as we can see, ethnicity CAN limit some people.

[Kathianne]

San Antonio is unique and I have been mostly proud of being from here because we DON'T usually get caught up in this crap. That is we didn't until the previous round of tearing down statues and changing names. Robert E, Lee Hight School got a makeover as L.E.E. High School. L.E.E. standing for "Learning and Educational Excellence :rolleyes:

It is a blue city and always in the top 10 largest cities in the US but for whatever reason we have always kept our "small town" persona. (which screws us when we need big city decisions). For the most part, no one screws with the city, its heritage and history because one thing Hispanics and whites always agree upon is taking pride in it. As noted by events in the country, blacks do not share in that but they were always a small silent minority. Now they're just a big-mouthed, small minority.

I've never been around much racism here. I didn't even know what it was until we left here for DC. I still don't see much of it. My neighbors are Hispanic, black and white with a smattering of the usual Arab and Indians. Everybody waves hello. Hah. My next door neighbors to the left are gay, and to the right Brazilian.

A POS is a POS and not limited by ethnicity; although, as we can see, ethnicity CAN limit some people.

I'm shocked! SA has larger pop than Dallas! Thanks for bringing that to my attention.

[Gunny]

I'm shocked! SA has larger pop than Dallas! Thanks for bringing that to my attention.In proper perspective: Dallas, the City of, is smaller than San Antonio which has incorporated the entire county and any and all 'burgs.

The Dallas-Ft Worth Metroplex dwarfs us.

[Gunny]

would be the counter-slogan heard around and about yesterday. Restores a little faith in my fellow San Antonians. If you even read the article, go the link and read the comments.

Of note: The one comment about the march doesn't say anything about the rioting/looting. I like the "go back where you came from" comments. That's how I feel. You don't belong here acting like that. And this is from a leftwing nedia outlet (KSAT 12). We don't have a right wing or unbiased one.


San Antonians, city crews clean up downtown destruction caused by ‘bad actors’
SAN ANTONIO – The chaos across downtown San Antonio began after the planned demonstration to protest police brutality and the death of George Floyd wrapped up at Public Safety Headquarters Saturday evening.
Dozens of businesses’ storefronts were destroyed overnight, leaving a lot to clean up.
In an overnight press conference, San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said, “the situation was escalated by some bad actors whose only intent was to incite violence and cause destruction.”
By 5 o’clock Sunday morning, KSAT 12 photographers captured individuals armed with brooms, trash bags, gloves and trash cans to help restore what others destroyed.

Christine De la Cruz said she woke up early because she felt anxious about what she had seen unfold on live TV hours before.
“I got ready and brought my own supplies,” De La Cruz said. “I brought a whole bunch of trash bags, my 45-gallon trash can, a broom, dustpan, and got some gloves because I figured there was going to be a lot of glass.”
Off of East Houston Street near the Alamo, two of the businesses with the most damage included Rocket Fizz and Mar Imports Silver Jewelry. The storefront windows were seen completely shattered. De La Cruz, along with other volunteers, swept up all the glass along the sidewalk as well as inside the businesses filling up trash bag after trash bag.
“This is the (sixth bag),” De La Cruz said. “It's just a lot of glass.”
Within minutes, the areas were left clean.

Around the corner on Losoya Street, civilians worked overnight to clean up trash and glass. Affected store owners said some community members helped guard their business to avoid looting.
Along Commerce Street, Rivercenter Mall, IHOP, the Torch of Friendship statue, Schilo’s restaurant and Whataburger were all vandalized with graffiti and windows shattered. Schilo’s general manager, Digo Ramos, told KSAT 12 a lot of their liquor had been stolen overnight.
Although many are left frustrated dealing with the damages, business owners like Lawrence said they’re not discouraged.
Lawrence, who preferred not to disclose his last name, said he manages the building on East Houston Street that houses some of the most affected businesses. He said he takes comfort in witnessing how many people showed up Sunday morning to help shops open back up.
“This is the story,” Lawrence said. “(This) is what San Antonio is. It's not that, you know, individuals going around stirring the pot. We're all going to rebuild, and it's just going to get better. It's that simple.”
By 10 a.m. Sunday, most of the damage had been cleaned up by volunteers and employees from Centro San Antonio.
The City of San Antonio employees have also made headway in the citywide cleanup efforts.
All traffic signals are working, city crews are repairing or replacing damaged signage throughout downtown, trash receptacles are being emptied and graffiti is being power washed and painted over, officials said.
The city has also removed outdoor furniture and scooters have been off of public streets.

The next step for downtown stores is to board up all windows in case agitators violate the city’s curfew that starts again at 10 o’clock Sunday night and ends at 6 o’clock Monday morning.
A violation of the curfew can result in a fine of up to $1,000 and up to 180 days in jail.
https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2020/05/31/community-city-crews-clean-up-downtown-destruction-caused-by-bad-actors/