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ford_prefect42

BLM, an evolution.

Jan 04, 2016 13:17

A while ago, I wrote of the Bundy ranch standoff that they were "withdrawing the consent of the governed". Today, that particular cause is being reprised in Oregon, with armed rebels taking control of a federal building (wildlife preserve, so not a major structure or anything like that). And, my instinct is to support them, even though they ( Read more... )

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jordan179 January 4 2016, 23:54:52 UTC

However, there is one singular similarity, and a uniquely American one. BLM is withdrawing the consent of the governed. Large segments of Black America no longer wish to follow US laws, or be governed by US police ...

You're right!

Onto what territory should we expel them? Since if they don't want to follow US laws or submit to American police, they certainly can't keep on living in America, right? ...