Ybor City getting ready for tonight’s protest...
Posted May 31, 2020, 3:39 PM UTC
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They better not destroy any businesses...
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I really don't get it. How is rioting, destroying innocent businesses and looting help anything?
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theres news articles describing some of the rioters/looters are actually white supremacists trying to invoke violence. Not all of them obviously but im sure it started a couple of them.
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Even if somebody else started it anybody who participated in it is responsible
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Yeah that was disproven, 95% of Minneapolis rioters have a Minnesota address and lots of police plants have been found, including one suspected of starting a Firestone fire.
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The Groypers are literally on camera in Tampa lol. So the Minnesota stats have 0 to do with Tampa.
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There was on the front page of reddit yesterday stating that all of the arrested rioters were from out of state. Why are you lying?
Edit: Since tampa people are fucking lazy shills here's the links with evidence. Try googling instead of down voting next time.
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That's kind of what I assumed. That's most likely people looking for an excuse to get violent and/or destroy stuff.
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This BS excuse needs to stop. It’s being used to try and assign blame from Antifa and other militant actors. All I see is thousands of African Americans looting stores and white Antifa thugs destroying things.
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Antifa is literally just any white person that doesn’t agree with you that you can’t call an SJW.
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There is a difference between looters and protestors. Let’s try to keep that line drawn down the middle so the protesters don’t get lumped in with the opportunists.
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Is shit gonna go down in Ybor City? I haven’t heard about that one. The only one I’ve heard about is at Curtis Hixon
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I dont have tonights riot itinerary does anyone else? can you post it?
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Listening to the scanner they're hitting it right now. The cops are asking for backup quick on 22nd.
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I drove through about 2:00 and that's where all the cops were. It was intimidating driving through al them cops. I was wondering if there was planned protest. This shit needs to stop.
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I really hope not :( Ybor is a shit show on weekends but it’s a really important historical and cultural area for all Tampanians, especially people of Latin origin.
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That's why when I went through earlier there were cops everywhere. State police, and hillsbourough. Please please. Everyone do not make this a continuation of last night. Protesting should not include destruction of the city you live in. Most of these small businesses are only by miracle still afloat after the covid shut down.
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Most of these small businesses are only by miracle still afloat after the covid shut down.
I wish more people would think of this—especially as people are finally returning to work. If your business is devastated by riots after the coronavirus hit, it’s much more likely you’ll throw in the towel. And now those people are out of work again :(
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It's the sad truth. In no way do I agree what happened to that man. However were not even through covid ,and these ignorant idiots are on the verge of tearing our country down even further. I hope they stay civil tonight.
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I mean, the plywood probably won't but those 2" x 6"s for sure will. Unless they decide to start a fire.
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They are definitely not gonna stop the police brutality that comes with a riot and the ensuing chaos.
I think we need to take action as a nation and address this ASAP. I also know that the current POTUS is NOT a person capable of solving an umbrella, much less something as complex as race relations in the US.
IMO, that means a National Strike... stop making money for the Capitalists and they will all of the sudden care. I guaran-fucking-tee it.
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You’re an idiot lol
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They're also not gonna stop scumbag looters who are taking advantage of the situation to destroy their community
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Dude what are you talking about? Stop inciting gun violence, that’s not welcome here.
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What does that have to do with the boards not stopping looters?
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Please don’t procreate
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You are an idiot.
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Anyone know where I can tune in to see the action? Are there any good Twitter feeds or channels?
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We been watching the WFLA live feed on FB. It's actually interesting to watching. There's no sound it just video from the helicopters in downtown
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Just turn on any news station in the area.
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Are we not supposed to be staying home to stop the spread anyway? I’m confused
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Destroy New York New York and moma Rosa's but don't touch due amici!
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“Protest”
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That’s not gonna solve a fucking thing.... at all.
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People getting hit by rubber pellets will get the message a lot better than strongly worded requests
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What is the message??? Pray tell good sir/madam....
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Protesting is fine, as soon as you start destroying property and other people’s livelihood you get lit up.
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Yes just make people angrier perfect solution
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Wait, so you think we should just let people destroy buildings and businesses? Just let them “vent” through destruction.
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I hope everyone who couldnt work tonight - every business owner who is struggling and now has to struggle again remembers this.
The incident in Minneapolis is not an incident in Tampa - yet the desire for looting and destruction has found its way here.
So is this the new normal? Every time something happens in another state its just open season on businesses and the community to destroy and loot?
BLM you have made your presence here felt and understood - and Im sure that if Tampa residents do not yet agree they soon will - we understand what you bring - we understand what you offer - we understand who your supporters are.
I stand not against what BLM says they stand for - I stand against the actuality of what BLM brings to our, and other, cities. If you want anyone to support you control your fucking protestors. If you cannot then you are responsible for the destruction that it brings with it. It might as well be a symbol for looting, destruction, lost revenue, reduction in property value.
Bad police occasionally tear apart communities - you tear cities apart.
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The incident in Minneapolis is not an incident in Tampa - yet the desire for looting and destruction has found its way here.
It’s happened in Los Angeles. It’s happened in New York City. It’s happened in Philadelphia. It’s happened in New Orleans. It’s happened in West Fork, Arkansas. It’s happened in Atlanta. It’s happened in Oakland. It’s happened in Seattle. It’s happened in Phoenix. It’s happened in Long Beach. It’s happened in Virginia. It’s happened in South Carolina. It’s happened in Ferguson, Missouri. It’s happened in Colorado. It’s happened in Baltimore. It’s happened in Tulsa. It’s happened in St. Petersburg. It’s happening everywhere, and it won’t stop. Why are you surprised that destabilization has found its way here? It should be here. It should be everywhere, because the problem is everywhere.
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This shit is straight up domestic terrorism at this point and you have dweebs online cheering it on
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Bunch of online coward losers who aren’t even brave enough to be looters and rioters. It’s pathetic.
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Looters and rioters aren’t brave, that’s why they come out after dark. The protestors who were peacefully protesting all day that the media chooses to pretend didn’t exist are the brave ones.
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The media doesn’t ignore the peaceful protesters, it’s just that rioters and looters make better television for their ratings. The media sensationalizes everything, that’s what they do.
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