Why do progressives/liberals

[Who me]

Ever wondered why do so many people always take the side of the person in the wrong?

It is not just the george Floyd incident almost any case where police enforce the law seems to bring out protests and when law abiding folk get hurt there are no protests.

 

This article has some answers:-

Wintery knight.com/2020/08/31/why-do-progressives-make-heros-out-of-villains-and-call-the-police-villains/

 

It's a long read with the interesting bit halfway down.

[johnthebaptist]

4 hours ago, Who me said:

Ever wondered why do so many people always take the side of the person in the wrong?

It is not just the george Floyd incident almost any case where police enforce the law seems to bring out protests and when law abiding folk get hurt there are no protests.

 

This article has some answers:-

Wintery knight.com/2020/08/31/why-do-progressives-make-heros-out-of-villains-and-call-the-police-villains/

 

It's a long read with the interesting bit halfway down.

People who crave power aren't interested in truth or justice. They just want power and will say, and do, nearly anything in that quest. I might add that there are bad police officers out there that should be fired from their jobs. Most, however, are probably honorable men and women doing their best to serve and protect us.

[Dennis1209]

19 minutes ago, DDisconnect said:

Not to take the side of the progressives, but... Enforce the law? By sitting on the man's neck that long? Floyd's death was avoidable and cannot be justified as "enforcing the law". I can understand people being upset by it but I will agree that none of this turmoil, violence, and death is justified by his death either. Police need to be held to standards and a discussion on how to potentially improve things to avoid future problems cannot hurt - I do not believe in police disbandment, of course, but there are issues to be addressed. We just have to address them civilly and not by, you know, burning down black-owned businesses to somehow fight racism. This isn't about Floyd or anything like it anymore. It's just a bunch of violent fanatics that have no place being in civilized society, filthy terrorists that need to be regarded as such.

Few of the groups considered "automatically left" such as minorities and homosexuals fail to realize when they are being used for political power and influence. That is not to say that they must switch sides as I believe much like George Washington did, that political parties are a crux to true political function. Has it not just been two sides screeching at each other like a bunch of dumb monkeys, rather than any actual issues being resolved? They want this division and lack of progress and everyone's falling for it. 

People fall for this "victim" stuff because they want to try and be good people. Nobody likes to hurt anyone's feelings. So that's what they do. They play on people's emotions as well as try to twist language, they try to control the flow of thought. These are not "riots" perpetrated by "terrorists," they are "protests" perpetrated by "activists". Being a heartless, overly critical schmuck isn't good, but being an overly emotional and easily swayed goober isn't either. There is a distinct lack of reason and common sense among many people and all it seems anyone can do is lament that fact and say "I told you so" when they do eventually come to realize their folly. Though very few seem to do so. 

Well said, and I might add, in my opinion. Where's the outcry from all the gang-banger, drug induced and black on black murders in the thousands? It's obvious these protests and riots are structured, planned and financed, and by whom and why? As a patriotic American and veteran, living in the land of the free and home of the brave; my mind doesn't comprehend the deep division of its citizens and tearing the fabric of what makes America great apart? Do they not know or appreciate just how good we have it here? People in poverty and welfare here in America are considered rich, compared to most other nations. 

When I stated my mind didn't comprehend, that's not exactly true. We see the stated and published agendas of the global organizations, politicians, elites, secret societies and the Pope himself. Many historians and philosophers have rightly stated that, to achieve a new world order; patriotism, nationalism must be torn down; and the mass must be disarmed. Nations cannot be sovereign or have enforceable borders. At present, America is the only nation standing in the way of the rapid approaching New World Order. As a country, only the Lord know our fate and timing but; I can't help to think how rapidly our country will go down the cesspool if the liberals take over the presidency and Congress in November. Regardless of the outcome, I predict an all out rebellion. But, God is still on the Throne and in control; we know who wins in the end.

There's an evil spirit behind what's going on in America and globally today. As in ages past, that spirit has his man ready for the right time; and that time is so close. Ephesians 6:12 (KJV) For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

I truly believe Trump's election was a divine appointment and a temporary reprieve and for our nation to repent. I see Trump as the Lord using him to fulfill his plan and purposes in these end times. Some prophetic amazing things are occurring under this president; our embassy moved to Jerusalem, and now presently, other nations are following suit. Former Arab nations that hated Israel are making peace agreements or making nice with Israel [fear of Iran]. Twenty-two Arab nations are now open to making peace or having a friendly relation with Israel [think of Israel living without bars and gates living in peace and safety].  

If we read our Bible, none of this should take us by surprise. Among many other things in the age we are living; lawlessness will abound. Not only the obvious looting, riots, crime, etc. but; all our laws now that are clearly immoral, illegal and against our founding documents. Not to mention the powerful and elites above the law of the land and flaunting it. I won't even mention Pelosi's bad hair day 

Luke 21:28 (KJV) And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.

[Dennis1209]

4 hours ago, johnthebaptist said:

People who crave power aren't interested in truth or justice. They just want power and will say, and do, nearly anything in that quest. I might add that there are bad police officers out there that should be fired from their jobs. Most, however, are probably honorable men and women doing their best to serve and protect us.

I know that to be true but, it's a difficult concept for me to grasp. I don't and never had a desire to be wealthy or control other people or their lives. I have enough on my own plate to worry about, deal with and try to lead a righteous life in Christ. 

I'm a "whosoever", I thank the Lord and what He did on the Cross for me personally. I'm 68 years old, and that 68 years went by like a puff of vapor. The person who dies with the most toys, wins, use to be a popular saying. Many want to leave a lasting legacy and be remembered. You only have one life, live it to the fullest is another. 

What is a lifespan compared to eternity, and one of the only 'two' places our eternal souls will reside? 

[johnthebaptist]

14 minutes ago, Dennis1209 said:

I know that to be true but, it's a difficult concept for me to grasp. I don't and never had a desire to be wealthy or control other people or their lives. I have enough on my own plate to worry about, deal with and try to lead a righteous life in Christ. 

I'm a "whosoever", I thank the Lord and what He did on the Cross for me personally. I'm 68 years old, and that 68 years went by like a puff of vapor. The person who dies with the most toys, wins, use to be a popular saying. Many want to leave a lasting legacy and be remembered. You only have one life, live it to the fullest is another. 

What is a lifespan compared to eternity, and one of the only 'two' places our eternal souls will reside? 

I'm almost as old as you - 67. I like to believe one of my virtues is humility. Of course, just saying that makes it appear I am not humble, but I've had my vices.

I think I can grasp the concept of people wanting power. The thing is, God gives us power (to do the things that need to be done). These people spend their lives trying to grasp it, and it's always just our of their reach, I think. And I don't think they are happy.

[JohnR7]

18 hours ago, Who me said:

Ever wondered why do so many people always take the side of the person in the wrong?

I do not think police should have the right to kill people because they have a knife in their hand. This is a difficult issue to resolve because we need to keep their job as save as we can. Lawlessness is not the solution. Civil war is not the answer. To choose life is always the right choice to make. We need to choose life, health and healing. Not anarchy, death and destruction. 

[ReneeIW]

How many people have been murdered by police this year? How many have been murdered by gang members? 

This is a media driven issue and they are the real devils.

[teddyv]

27 minutes ago, ReneeIW said:

How many people have been murdered by police this year? How many have been murdered by gang members? 

This is a media driven issue and they are the real devils.

There's a bit of difference there. The police generally have the motto "to serve and protect". They are there to enforce the law, not murder citizens. Gangs don't usually follow that pattern. 

[warrior12]

It's like a thief wanting to get int a place guarded by dogs. The old trick is to throw some bait to distract from the point of entry so that the thief can make his entry. An analogy of course  to show that the real issues are what is the real agenda.  To turn the symbol of the free world into a socialist/Marxist state.  To do that, a revolution of some sort has to take place and all the setups of the most vicious kind has to be implemented.  There is no such thing as perfection down here, the police would make errors,even with the most trained persons, but they are human and are dealing with a criminals that most of us can't comprehend how vicious they are.  When they confront those people, emotions can overwhelm training in circumstances and things can occur.   

Without lawmen, the society would be lawless and the good people would eventually harden their hearts towards survival and thus ----

[ReneeIW]

1 hour ago, teddyv said:

There's a bit of difference there. The police generally have the motto "to serve and protect". They are there to enforce the law, not murder citizens. Gangs don't usually follow that pattern. 

This was my argument for years until I spoke with people, such as pastors etc., working in inner cities who say the police are not the problem. Police brutality is horrible when it occurs, but it is not something that I believe is common or widespread. And the protests that erupt after only makes things worse for people. 
When incidents like what happened with George Floyd take place, there should be a discussion. But I also  believe the people saying that Black Lives Matter should care about the thousands of black lives lost to gang violence as well. People are living in war zones in this country and they get no attention. Your life only seems to matter after you are dead and if killed by a cop. 

 

Edited September 19, 2020 by ReneeIW