In a now deleted tweet, Democrats in Virginia defended violence being carried out by so called ‘protesters’, and announced that “Riots are an integral part of this country’s march towards progress.”
The tweet by the Fairfax County Democratic Committee cited a previous reference by Barack Obama to the Stonewall riots of 1969 during his second inauguration speech.
Obama said “We, the people, declare today that the most evident of truths –- that all of us are created equal –- is the star that guides us still; just as it guided our forebears through Seneca Falls, and Selma, and Stonewall.”
In context, it’s clear that Obama was not advocating rioting. Indeed, just days ago he issued a statement condemning the current spate of looting and violence.
The family of George Floyd has also pleaded for rioting to stop:
George Floyd’s family has explicitly called for an end to looting and violence, yet blue check marks on here (some of them journalists and academics) are still advocating it.
Almost like this is nothing to do with what happened to Floyd.https://t.co/rwhRd1ee1b
— Paul Joseph Watson (@PrisonPlanet) June 1, 2020
So how many other Democrats believe that rioting and looting is ‘a march toward progress’?
On Monday, President Trump issued a stark warning to Democratic governors that if they act ‘weak’ and do not act to stop the violence he will step in and mobilise all federal and military personnel at his disposal.
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The White House has said that Trump is considering invoking the Insurrection Act to deal with the violence. However, it’s more likely that the shows of force seen in Washington DC Monday night will be repeated elsewhere.
Attorney General Bill Barr and Defense Secretary Mark Esper both walking around the streets of DC tonight visiting police lines. pic.twitter.com/VZ1Q5dg4o8
— Ebony Bowden (@ebonybowden) June 2, 2020
General Milley, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, walking the streets of Washington DC right now. Briefly spoke to say he is observing the situation. pic.twitter.com/fHcYOTYMzN
— Shabtai (@velvetart) June 2, 2020
Helicopter parked over a crowd at 5/E St Nw #WashingtonDCProtest trying to force ppl away with noise and wind pic.twitter.com/x0AcC3ob0S
— Daniella Cheslow (@DaniellaCheslow) June 2, 2020
Army blackhawks are conducting “show of force” passes on protestors. One flyover snapped a tree that nearly hit several people. pic.twitter.com/Z8UnQOypYy
— Thomas Gibbons-Neff (@Tmgneff) June 2, 2020
Nando's smashed on 7th St in Chinatown as police use tear gas and flash bang grenades
Mayhem impacting businesses for third night at #WashingtonDCProtest #protest2020 pic.twitter.com/Tu5sfRhAen
— Steven Nelson (@stevennelson10) June 2, 2020
Significant smashing begins: Teamsters union HQ and hotel smashed in view of US Capitol
Around 500 here violating @MayorBowser curfew after Trump vowed enforcement #WashingtonDCProtest #protests2020 pic.twitter.com/CXruyOHgmP
— Steven Nelson (@stevennelson10) June 2, 2020
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https://twitter.com/hannah_natanson/status/1267645251507929088
https://twitter.com/hannah_natanson/status/1267636980659208192
Tense situation on Swann Street in DC. Cops surrounded protesters and started firing pepper spray. A resident let more than 100 protesters take shelter in his home. “I’m not letting any of these kids out of my sight,” he told me over the phone. pic.twitter.com/Bk6NOIbAwf
— Derek Hawkins (@D_Hawk) June 2, 2020
"There's no way for us to get out of this house and not get arrested." Listen to what a woman who sought refuge inside what appears to be the same DC home as the video below tells @jackiebensen @nbcwashington https://t.co/fOnDJxLizw pic.twitter.com/qZDneJTBf3
— Haleigh Hoffman (@HaleighHoffman) June 2, 2020
another neighbor just opened their door and let protestors run in, Police followed them in pic.twitter.com/01StC2m8Sa
— Meka (@MekaFromThe703) June 2, 2020
https://twitter.com/hannah_natanson/status/1267666739275403266
It is so much calmer and more peaceful in DC tonight relative to the weekend.
— Hunter Walker (@hunterw) June 2, 2020
The scene right now at 16th and I, 2 blocks from the White House. DC National Guard members are here but essentially no protesters. Very different from the past few nights. pic.twitter.com/1lqoQKRZiU
— Josh Rosenthal (@JoshRosenthalTV) June 2, 2020
Small pockets of protesters out now in DC. Crowd beyond the police line chanting “hands up, don’t shoot” on 15th & Swann. Still seeing more police than protesters tonight. #DCPROTEST pic.twitter.com/uJ4CCejNxF
— Lindsay Watts (@LindsayAWatts) June 2, 2020
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