I never said it was not violent nor mentioned anything about it not being an insurrection. Yet, now that you mentioned it....the L.A. riot is violence towards law enforcement just like it was during the attack on our nations Capitol building when our government tried to certified the election when the people selected Biden. Simply, the difference is that LA riot does not involve trying to overthrow the election results. Another difference, Trump watched and enjoyed his riots live on TV and later called it "violent" but then changed his mind by referring to it as "peaceful protest by patriots" when he addressed the entire country on TV for the rest of the world to see. The common cause for the attack on our Capitol and the L.A. riot is Trump. Trump incited the riots on January 6th and Trump ordered ICE into L.A. to make some arrests (now said to be a rumor and it didn't happened). In the context of the U.S. Constitution, "insurrection" generally refers to an armed uprising or rebellion against the established government.It is a violent act of resistance intended to overthrow, disrupt, or challenge the authority of the government. As I stated above, it is violence but I don't think it's an insurrection because many supporters of MAGA do not believe January 6th 2021 was an insurrection. In fact, most of MAGA supporters at this forum believe what happened on January 6th 2021 was a "peaceful protest" or "tour of the Capitol building". My point, if L.A. riot is violent and an insurrection...the attack on our Capitol, Democracy, the U.S. Constitution, and Law Enforcement was also an insurrection too. Yet, do not misunderstand, I am not justifying what is happening now in L.A. because of what happened on January 6th 2021. I want you to understand the person who is a common cause...President Donald Trump who is a 34x convicted felon who believes he's above the law. The good news...the L.A. riot is just a small riot in comparison to most big news riots in the past 50 years. Yet, we now have the internet and a small riot can easily become big news especially in the United States when the country is divided (polarized). Trump has a bigger problem than L.A. because any state he's threaten in the past to stop their federal funding (L.A.is in California) because of immigration issues...too many more threats from Trump will increase a remote possibility that the state will stop its federal taxes as a retaliation threat. In 2022, California sent $692 billion in tax revenue to the federal government.On a per capita basis, California's residents and businesses contribute $8,028 per person in federal taxes, ranking 9th highest among all states. I think by the end of Trump's last term in office, he will have set a record of Federal court cases and state cases against a U.S. President in the history of the United States of America. Hopefully he will not have set another record of violent protests occurring during a Presidential term. I'm not a Liberal and I've been using the word #chaos since I learned it from my old man when he retired from the U.S. military and begin working for the for the CME. In financial terminology, "chaos" typically refers to a state of complete disorder and unpredictability in financial markets.It's often used to describe periods of high volatility, sudden price swings, and market instability. Thus, I do not know what the fuck you're talking about considering you do not know anything about why it's a favorite word of my choice in the financial markets beyond what I said above. I will give you hint...turmoil in financial markets plus domestic or global unrest especially if it involves the military. Prior to the L.A. riot, I last used that term in reference to former Army Rangers breaking into armories at our elite military bases...they are supporters of White Supremacist groups in America...arming right wing radical groups. Disturbing news for me because I'm a military veteran who once was stationed at those elite military bases. I know it's much bigger problem than the military has told the media. To break into an armory staffed with armed military soldiers at our elite military bases full of Rangers, Special Forces (Green Berets), Navy Seals, Sappers, and Pararescuemen...most armories are within 1 - 2 blocks of barracks...some are next to the MP headquarters or Combat Engineer headquarters. That's an inside job involving a lot more elite military soldiers. I've heard of weapons stolen or lost when I served. In contrast, I have never heard of an armory broken into by fellow elite military soldiers affiliated with White Supremacy groups. #chaos wrbtrader
Trump and Stephen Miller plot from the outset and all about needing a distraction from Elon and other failures. They needed a smokescreen for Elon’s public meltdowns and their own cascade of failures. Let’s not forget: back in 2016, when Trump was caught off balance by his gold star family attack, he had nude photos of Melania published in the New York Post via his editor friend. That’s who he is, a man utterly without moral boundary, willing to let chaos, death, and injury unfold as long as it serves him. A natural despot, if ever there was one.
No need to arrest the governor, doesn't Israel have pictures every politician? Money paid to fund organized violence should be confiscated from the shadow gov't agency responsible. The only answer is to vote with your feet.
Marines deployed. "There's a reason you separate military and the police. One fights the enemies of the state, the other serves and protects the people. When the military becomes both, then the enemies of the state tend to become the people." Admiral Adama, BSG. I think of this quote from Battlestar often.
NG is worthless. You're discharged with an IQ >80. Just wait until one of these jarheads lets loose some live rounds on 3-round burst. Trump will be "escorted" from the WH by force.
The U.S. National Guard has been utilized for policing duties numerous times throughout American history, often in response to civil disturbances, labor disputes, natural disasters, and to enforce federal law. These deployments have occurred under both state and federal authority. Here is a comprehensive list of notable instances: Early Republic and 19th Century: Whiskey Rebellion (1794): President George Washington called upon state militias (the precursor to the modern National Guard) to suppress protests by Western Pennsylvania farmers against a federal whiskey tax.[1][2] Fries's Rebellion (1799): President John Adams utilized state militia and volunteer units to quell a revolt by Pennsylvania German farmers against a federal property tax.[1][2] Slave Revolts (Pre-Civil War): State militias were frequently called upon to suppress slave revolts in the southern states.[1] Civil War and Reconstruction (1860s-1870s): President Abraham Lincoln federalized state militias to suppress the Confederacy.[1][2] During Reconstruction, federalized militia units played roles in civil disturbance operations.[1] The Posse Comitatus Act was passed in 1878, in part, to limit the use of federal troops for domestic law enforcement in the South during this era.[3][4] Great Railroad Strike of 1877: State militias were called out in several states to suppress widespread labor unrest.[5] Haymarket Affair (1886): Though not a direct deployment for policing the event itself, the aftermath and general labor unrest of the period saw increased use of militias.[5][6] Labor Unrest in 1892: Governors in five states (Tennessee, Idaho, New York, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania) called out the National Guard to quell unrest related to miners' strikes, a switchmen's strike, a general strike, and the Homestead steel strike.[5] Pullman Strike (1894): U.S. Army soldiers and federalized National Guard troops were deployed to break up the nationwide railroad strike that disrupted mail delivery and railway systems.[6][7] One guardsman's gun accidentally discharged, killing a bystander in Sacramento.[7] Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Labor Confrontation (1899): The National Guard was deployed in response to labor violence in the mining districts.[5] Washington Mining Strike Riots (1891): The Washington National Guard was activated after rioting miners threatened to destroy coal mine property.[8] Early 20th Century: Colorado Labor Wars (1903-1904): The Colorado National Guard was called in to suppress a strike in the Cripple Creek Mining District.[5][6] Ludlow Massacre (1914): The Colorado National Guard was involved in an attack on a tent colony of striking coal miners and their families, resulting in multiple deaths, including women and children.[6] East St. Louis Riot (1917): The National Guard was deployed in response to race riots. Battle of Blair Mountain (1921): Though primarily a conflict involving armed miners and private forces, the events leading up to and following it involved considerations of National Guard and federal troop deployment.[5] Bonus Army (1932): While active-duty Army troops under General Douglas MacArthur were the primary force, National Guard units were also involved in the dispersal of World War I veterans protesting in Washington D.C.[9] Flint Sit-Down Strike (1937): Michigan Governor Frank Murphy deployed the National Guard as peacekeepers with orders not to use force against striking auto workers, eventually helping to mediate a settlement.[10] Mid-20th Century (Civil Rights Era and Vietnam War Protests): Detroit Race Riot (1943): Federal troops, including National Guard units, were sent to quell widespread racial violence. Little Rock Central High School Integration (1957): President Dwight D. Eisenhower federalized the Arkansas National Guard and deployed elements of the 101st Airborne Division to enforce the desegregation of Central High School, after the governor had initially used the Guard to block African American students from entering.[1][2][11][12][13][14] University of Mississippi Integration (1962): President John F. Kennedy federalized the Mississippi National Guard and sent U.S. Army troops to quell riots by segregationists opposing the enrollment of James Meredith, an African American student.[1][2][13] University of Alabama and Alabama Public Schools Integration (1963): The Alabama National Guard was federalized to enforce desegregation.[1][2] Selma to Montgomery March (1965): President Lyndon B. Johnson federalized the Alabama National Guard to protect civil rights marchers.[1][2][11][12][15] This was a rare instance of a president deploying the Guard without the governor's approval at the time.[11][15][16] Watts Riots, Los Angeles (1965): The California National Guard was deployed to help restore order. Detroit Riots (1967): President Johnson federalized the Michigan National Guard, alongside Army paratroopers, to respond to widespread civil unrest.[1][9][17] National Guard members were involved in civilian deaths during this deployment.[17] Newark Riots (1967): The New Jersey National Guard was deployed, and Guard members were involved in civilian deaths.[9][17] King Assassination Riots (1968): Following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., National Guard units were federalized and deployed in multiple cities across the U.S., including Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Chicago, to quell riots.[1][2][9] The deployment in D.C. was the largest military occupation of a city since the Civil War.[9] Kent State Shootings (1970): Ohio National Guard members opened fire on student protesters opposing the Vietnam War, killing four and injuring nine.[17][18] New York Postal Strike (1970): President Richard Nixon federalized the National Guard to assist with mail delivery during a strike by postal workers.[1][2][10] Late 20th Century: Waco Siege (1993): Elements of the Alabama and Texas Army National Guard were called in to assist federal law enforcement agencies during the siege of the Branch Davidians compound, providing support in areas like surveillance, transport, and maintenance.[18] Los Angeles Riots (1992): Following the acquittal of police officers involved in the Rodney King beating, the California National Guard was mobilized, and later federalized by President George H.W. Bush at the request of Governor Pete Wilson, to help restore order.[1][2][3][11][14][18][19][20] National Guardsmen were involved in shootings of curfew violators.[18] 21st Century: Hurricane Katrina (2005): Tens of thousands of National Guard members were deployed to Gulf Coast states for disaster response, which included law enforcement and security duties in the aftermath of the hurricane.[11][20] Border Security Missions (Ongoing): National Guard personnel have been deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border under various operations (like Operation Jump Start in 2006, and subsequent deployments) to support Customs and Border Protection with surveillance, engineering, and other tasks, though generally not direct law enforcement actions against civilians.[21][22] However, the nature of these deployments has sometimes involved duties that blur the lines with law enforcement support.[19][21][23] George Floyd Protests (2020): National Guard units were deployed in numerous cities across the United States in response to widespread protests and civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd.[2][3][4][14][24] In Washington D.C., National Guard units from multiple states were deployed.[3][24] U.S. Capitol Attack Aftermath (2021): Thousands of National Guard members were deployed to Washington D.C. to provide security for the presidential inauguration and to protect the U.S. Capitol following the January 6th attack.[2] Various State-Level Deployments for Civil Unrest and Emergencies: Governors frequently call up the National Guard under state active duty to respond to a wide range of situations, including civil disturbances, protests, and to support law enforcement during emergencies or staffing shortages.[17][24] For example, New York deployed the National Guard to fill in for striking prison guards and to assist with bag checks in subways.[17] New Mexico used the Guard as substitute teachers.[17] Important Considerations: Posse Comitatus Act: This federal law generally prohibits the use of the U.S. military (including federalized National Guard) for domestic law enforcement purposes.[4][11][19][24][28] However, there are exceptions, most notably the Insurrection Act, which allows the President to deploy troops to suppress an insurrection, domestic violence, or conspiracy that hinders the execution of laws.[9][11][14][19] Title 32 Status: When National Guard members operate under Title 32 of the U.S. Code, they are federally funded but remain under state command and control. In this status, they are not typically bound by the Posse Comitatus Act.[19][24] State Active Duty: When deployed by a governor for state-level emergencies, National Guard members act under state authority and are not restricted by the Posse Comitatus Act.[19] Distinction from Disaster Relief: While the National Guard is frequently deployed for natural disaster relief (e.g., hurricanes, floods, wildfires), these missions can sometimes involve policing-type duties such as providing security, managing evacuations, and maintaining order in affected areas.[11][20][28][29][30][31]
Marines sent temporarily until more National Guard troops can arrive Military forces previously deployed domestically for major disasters Governor blames Trump for inflaming situation White House says protests justify passing border-security bill I love LA