I read about the officer's wife filing for divorce and was impressed with her swift decision and support of the Floyd family. However, someone on Twitter (sorry, can't recall the person) burst my bubble and suggested the wife moved so quickly to file for divorce in order to protect assets for both of them. Who knows?
We can't know. My first thought was that she saw it as her chance to get away from an abusive spouse with less chance of violence against her or any kids they have.
I can't answer that specifically, but since when has it been difficult to bring illicit anything into the WH? Even JFK had issues.
When The Dumpster was elected, the first thing I did was subscribe to the Washington Post and the New York Times in order to support the free press and their investigative reporting. WaPo has been consistent in their reporting and I'm a huge fan of Eugene Robinson and always appreciate his point of view. The only other regular contribution I make is to this website because Jeanne and this community have helped me so much over the past three and a half years. It's a blessing to have found this like-minded choir. I may not always reply to posts, but I'm reading and appreciate them. Thank you, @Allyn for your legal commentary regarding prosecutorial issues and defense issues. @unk p, I love the new garden thread. What a good idea!
I lurk on public Twitter postings, but I don't follow anyone nor reply to anything. I think of a post as a poster on a wall - half ripped and hanging off, legible nonetheless, but almost graffiti. I had stayed off FB for 10 months last year, and would leave again but with all this self-isolation it's become a bit of a lifeline. I made sure to prune my friends list down to those who do not annoy me. I do not accept new friend requests from anyone I don't know IRL. I've been successful at participating in civil discourse, and I block anyone who turns out to be pro-regime. Zuckerberg is evil, but for now it's the only way (besides this forum) I can exchange thoughts with far-flung friends safely.
Protests are turning violent in downtown Seattle now and there are cars burning. In a few minutes, 5 p.m. Pacific, Seattle will be under curfew. I keep remembering that as light workers, we are bearing witness to the Great Turning, but it's not easy to watch. Prayers for all our communities and people of color in America.
@bluebelle and @laura-f, I had the same intuitive take on it. Who knows for sure, but she certainly didn't waste any time moving forward.
I'm having a very hard time with the Floyd matter, to the point where I felt physically ill today. I've been wondering whether Mr. Floyd is at peace ... whether he is with his mother. I can't get any sense of his state, perhaps because I feel too emotional. I'd like George Floyd, his family, and the entire racial situation to be a special focus in our meditation on Wednesday.
My thoughts are with you in the midst of a pandemic and widespread protests. It is very painful to watch. I hope that you and your families and communities are safe. May George Floyd Rest In Peace.
I have to confess that I have difficulty reading the discourse in the news since the Minneapolis protests started. I read the words ‘rioting, looting, violence’ etc. and I really don’t understand. Why is this considered violence? Why are the conditions POC, Indigenous, and the African American community in particular live in not considered violence? If one cannot feel safe at home, or just be in their car, at the park, in their neighbourhood etc without feeling a realistic fear of being put in danger (for example Amy Cooper) or killed just for existing in that space, or asking for help from authorities or the police - how is that not pervasive, insidious violence?
It troubles me because there are similar forces at play in my home country Australia, particularly when it comes to how we view our history and engage with minorities.
That then begs the question, when is a community *allowed* to defend itself, and free itself from coercive control? Why is this ‘violence’ and ‘looting’ and not a rebellion or defiance? Is it fair to describe the Resistance during WWII as violence? Would it be fair to describe the Boston Massacre and Tea Party as riots or looting?
In my view peaceful protests are successful when the party with power agrees to come to the table in good faith. Sadly, history has shown that this is often only because the alternative is armed conflict, wholesale collapse or destruction.
@deetoo I agree with you, it would be wonderful to have a special focus in our meditation group next Wednesday.
Nashville is having protests as well and they are destroying cop cars and public property. I hope everyone stays safe ?