Nol Malone ☭Jan 10

If you believe nonviolent protest is more effective, then simply advocate for it. The "don't give them an excuse" line is disingenuous victim blaming. They make shit up. We see it every single day, so please stop embarrassing yourself.

"Our behavior doesn’t drive theirs."

Show threadRobin BartonJan 10
@anolandria I would respectfully disagree because they have tanks and Trump is limited at present to his ICE thugs. Why give him a Christmas present where he has an excuse to declare martial law. This is what he is hoping for and people need to not provide it. Sadly, there will be murders by ICE but it is a fight for democracy and people need to stay strong, courageous and peaceful.
Show threadHappyCrow13Jan 10
@Robo105 @anolandria Tell that to the folks in Waco or the Branch Davidians. Or the guys on Ruby Ridge.
The government can and will do whatever it wants, when it wants. They have drones, long distance guns and bombs. They can and will use them on the American people.
I get being pacifist. I try to be. That privalege is swiftly coming to an end for the majority of us. I can't stand by and watch my people die anymore.
Show threadRobin BartonJan 10
@HappyCrow13 @anolandria The branch davidians and Waco should not be compared to protesters who are fighting for democracy. Trump has all the weapons you mention so violence is his 'trump' card' so why give him public support. Peaceful protests gain support for the protesters
Show threadHappyCrow13
@Robo105 @anolandria The Branch Davidians were peaceful folks who minded their own business. They caused no problems and were well liked The government made up lies about them, attacked and killed them
My point was the government needs no reason to kill you. You can be the most peaceful being on earth and they will kill you. Black folks die even more now despite being as peaceful as always. It's a grossly privileged take to say sit down and die nicely, don't cause problems
Pacifism is privilege
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Show threadHappyCrow13Jan 10
@Robo105 @anolandria Also, the peaceful BLM protests gained supporters but no changes. In my home town literally nothing changed. White people dont like black people especially in large groups. No support for such 'violent gatherings' or 'stupid liberals' All over the country, nothing changed.
Support is fine and dandy. Change is what's important. I can talk all day long I support you I'll help you. It means nothing until I actually do something to help you
Show threadRobin BartonJan 11
@HappyCrow13 @anolandria Waco and davidians had weapons and lost. Black panthers had weapons and lost. Violence eg shooting police is what Trump needs to happen what he is trying to provoke.
Show threadHappyCrow13Jan 11

@Robo105 @anolandria Because the majority pushed them back down.
Not saying go out and shoot up cops I'm saying defend yourself and others by any means necessary, stop telling people to not fight back. Violence is an unfortunate necessity to keep yourself and others safe.
Again, they don't need an excuse to kill you. Why make it easier by accepting dying? Accepting other deaths as "necessary"?

Total Pacifism is a privilege. I'll keep saying it until folks really get it.