The destruction of our country...lIt’s happening fast! Communist have infiltration our state governments
How the Seattle CHOP zone went from socialist summer camp to deadly disaster By Lia Eustachewich July 1, 2020 | 6:39pm Enlarge Image Police crews begin to dismantle the Seattle CHOP zone earlier today. Getty Images More On: seattle Trump calls family of teen killed in lawless Seattle 'CHOP' zone Seattle sees 525 percent spike in crime thanks to CHOP, mayor says Dad of Seattle CHOP shooting victim still has no answers in teen's death The shocking final moments of teen shot dead in Seattle's CHOP When protesters first took over Seattle’s Capitol Hill district last month, supporters pitched it as something of socialist summer camp: movie nights under the stars, free food, a sidewalk library — and no cops. But the leaderless six-block zone — known as the CHAZ, or Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone, before it was renamed CHOP for Capitol Hill Occupation Protest — quickly spiraled into violence and chaos, culminating in a pair of shootings that killed two black teens. On Wednesday, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan finally issued an emergency order for police to take back the streets and clear out the protesters who had been camped out for nearly a month. It was a stunning reversal for Durkan — who originally compared the CHOP to a “block party atmosphere” and suggested the city could be in for a “summer of love.” The CHOP first emerged June 8 amid the raging nationwide protests over George Floyd, the black man who died after a white Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck in late May. As demonstrations grew more violent in Seattle, cops were told to abandon the East Precinct on June 8 in Capitol Hill, the LGBT-friendly neighborhood with a vibrant nightlife. Police Chief Carmen Best later made it clear it was not by choice — blasting the city’s leaders for relenting “to severe public pressure.” “I’m angry about how this all came about,” she fumed. That night, protesters, led by Councilwoman Kshama Sawant, invaded City Hall before retreating back to the East Precinct. They huddled together on the pavement to watch the 2016 documentary “13th” on a giant screen, with many camping out overnight. With cops gone from the area, protesters took over — erecting barriers, spray-painting the precinct’s sign to read “Seattle People Department,” setting up a “no-cop co-op” with free food, organizing political discussions and erecting a giant memorial in honor of Floyd and other people of color killed by police in recent years. But the peace didn’t last. Some protesters armed themselves and stood guard at the edges of the autonomous zone — including Solomon “Raz” Simone, an assault rifle-toting rapper who some accused of acting as a “warlord” in what was supposed to be a leaderless movement. There was also in-fighting — Simone clashed with a graffiti artist, in an caught-on-tape fist fight, and videos showed one protester demanding his white counterparts fork over $10 to black demonstrators. Residents and business owners within the CHOP have also filed lawsuits alleging constitutional rights violations — after police said early on they’d only respond to the area if there was an immediate threat to life or safety. In recent weeks, the violence turned to tragedy with at least four shootings in or around the CHOP in nine days — including two that left a pair of teens dead. see also Police raid Seattle's cop-free zone after spate of violence Lorenzo Anderson, 19, died of his injuries in a shooting on June 20 that also left a 33-year-old man injured. The slain teen’s father said it was time for CHOP to be shut down. “This doesn’t look like a protest to me no more,” said Horace Lorenzo Anderson, KIRO7 reported. “That just looks like they just took over and said, ‘We can take over whenever we want to.’” Another shooting early Monday morning claimed the life of Antonio Mays Jr., 16, who was driving in a Jeep Cherokee that witnesses said crashed into one of CHOP’s concrete barriers. Marty Jackson, a volunteer medic within CHOP, estimated that the SUV was riddled with 300 bullet holes, claiming the zone’s own security members shot up the car. A 14-year-old boy was also critically wounded in the shootout. Video taken the same night and released by local police shows someone prowling the area with a long gun, while others cower behind concrete barricades. Enlarge Image A memorial is set up after a shooting in the CHOP zone.Getty Images “Now it’s like pretty much an active war zone,” Jackson told radio station KUOW. Both of those killed in the zone were black, police said. “Two African American men are dead, at a place where they claim to be working for Black Lives Matter. But they’re gone, they’re dead now,” Best said on Monday. That same day, Durkan announced plans to finally dismantle CHOP —and issued her vacate order just before 5 a.m. Wednesday. Police outfitted in riot gear and armed with batons and tactical vehicles arrived on scene, giving protesters eight minutes to clear out. Cops used bicycles to push protesters back about five feet at a time, while warning them about the possible use of chemical weapons, according to MyNorthwest. see also Rapper accused of assuming 'warlord' boss role in Seattle cop-free zone They then began tearing down tents and wooden barricades. “A lot of chaos, you hear many, many voices,” Debora Killman, who was sleeping in a tent, told KOMO News. “But then I heard on the megaphone it’s either going to be the police or National Guard so that’s when I started saying OK, it’s time to get up.” Durkan’s Wednesday order directed the police to set up a “security buffer” around the area as they work on taking back the East Precinct. Police said they’d made 31 arrests on charges including failure to disperse, obstruction, assault, and unlawful weapon possession as of 9:25 a.m. local time. “As I have said, and I will say again, I support peaceful demonstrations. Black Lives Matter, and I too want to help propel this movement toward meaningful change in our community,” said Best. “But enough is enough. The CHOP has become lawless and brutal.” How Seattle CHOP went from socialist summer camp to deadly disaster
This is very sad. The death of those teens should be laid at the feet of the mayor. Had she stopped the ridiculous "takeover" in the beginning, they might still be alive. I am going to pray for the teens and their families. Senseless.
This post and the videos in the link are truly revealing as to who or what is behind these violent protesters....satan. Every time I see videos of these crude disrespectful screaming bullies, it reminds me hauntingly of Howard Storms description of how the evil souls bullied, abused and attacked Howard when he was being taken to hell. It is truly evil manifest through those who support destruction. God help them. It would be worth finding the Howard Storm testimony to hear from him first hand how evil spirits behave when they are let loose. I think the Focus TV interview best portrays what he suffered before Jesus came to the rescue and he was miraculously saved. These protesters are truly and most likely not aware of how influenced by evil they are. God bless those who were able to continue to pray in the midst of such manifest evil. God bless America.
I'd think the most blatant and abusive perpetrators, those leading the abuse and stirring up others, have a fair idea of exactly what they're doing. Their targeting is too precise, they are too knowledgeable of the means to cause maximum offense and spiritual pain. They'd probably assert their disbelief in the devil, but this would merely be a form of denial-a denial of the scale of their own evil and a denial of the destiny they are choosing for themselves.
Weird but something symbolic of a future where people adjust to being willingly controlled.....or else? With a "handicapper" in charge and mind/brain controlled in order to limit its function w/ perhaps a type of "chip"? Larry C. Johnson: Kurt Vonnegut’s Literary Prophecy Coming True An unfortunately obscure story by Kurt Vonnegut is largely unknown to the vast majority of Americans. You need to read it. He saw where we were headed and wrote about it in his unique style combing wit and irony. (This is posted on the web and can be read here, it is copyrighted by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.). https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/20...kurt-vonneguts-literary-prophecy-coming-true/
BEAUTIFUL! Catholics Hold Rally, Sing “God Bless America” at St. Louis Statue on July 4th After Local Radical Leftists Vow to Remove Statue, Rename City (VIDEO) ...... Catholics are praying here on a nightly basis at 6:30 PM. Catholics are standing up. https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/20...leftists-vow-remove-statue-rename-city-video/
It looks as if keeping your composure can be a saintly achievement, therefore let's thank the Two Hearts for a battle peacefully fought and won. This event is a microcosm of what is coming for all of us. It is why we must put on the armor of God. The black gentleman with the bullhorn (I use the term sarcastically) is an example of those who spout the name of Jesus as a sham to intimidate and incite violence. If the Catholics had responded physically, how the MSM would have used it to their advantage! But... ...the Lord won the day as convincingly as in the Days of the Maccabees! Alleluia! 1 Maccabees 3 15 And he made himself ready: and the host of the wicked went up with him, strong succours, to be revenged of the children of Israel. 16 And they approached even as far as Bethoron: and Judas went forth to meet him, with a small company. 17 But when they saw the army coming to meet them, they said to Judas: How shall we, being few, be able to fight against so great a multitude and so strong, and we are ready to faint with fasting today? 18 And Judas said: It is an easy matter for many to be shut up in the hands of a few: and there is no difference in the sight of the God of heaven to deliver with a great multitude, or with a small company: 19 For the success of war is not in the multitude of the army, but strength cometh from heaven. 20 They come against us with an insolent multitude, and with pride, to destroy us, and our wives, and our children, and to take our spoils. 21 But we will fight for our lives and our laws: 22 And the Lord himself will overthrow them before our face: but as for you, fear them not. 23 And as soon as he had made an end of speaking, he rushed suddenly upon them: and Seron and his host were overthrown before him: 24 And he pursued him by the descent of Bethoron even to the plain, and there fell of them eight hundred men, and the rest fled into the land of the Philistines.
A step forward toward reason and sanity. Small victories but a victory none the less. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/...ortion-limits-harm-catholic-bishops-say-94092 New Florida law requiring parental consent for abortion limits harm, Catholic bishops say CNA Staff, Jul 1, 2020 / 01:37 pm MT (CNA).- After Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law requiring parental consent for a minor’s abortion, the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops praised the effort for reducing the “grave harm” of abortion. “This common-sense measure simply holds abortion to the same consent requirements as most every other medical decision involving a child, including simple interventions such as taking an aspirin or getting ears pierced,” the bishops said June 30. “As Catholics, we condemn abortion as a grave injustice that denies the fundamental human right to life. However, as long as abortion is legal, we support measures such as parental consent that will reduce the grave harm it inflicts.” Under the new law, minors seeking an abortion will be required to receive notarized approval from at least one parent or guardian. The minor may seek a waiver from a circuit court judge. Doctors who perform abortions without the parental consent of a girl under 18 would face up to five years in prison for a third-degree felony. The Florida House of Representatives passed SB 404 by a 75-43 vote Feb. 20. It had cleared the Senate 23-17 in an earlier vote. “We are especially grateful to the legislative leaders who advanced this pro-life legislation, particularly bill sponsors Senator Kelli Stargel (R-Lakeland) and Representative Erin Grall (R-Vero Beach),” the bishops said. “We also commend the Democratic lawmakers who courageously crossed party lines and voted in support of this good bill.” The bishops thanked Republican Gov. DeSantis for signing the bill into law. Senate President Bill Galvano, a Republican, praised the legislation. “The serious and irrevocable decision to end a pregnancy involves undergoing a significant medical procedure that results, in many cases, in lifelong emotional and physical impacts,” he said in a statement. “The parents of a minor child considering an abortion must be involved in such a substantial and permanent decision.” The bill would expand restrictions under the current Florida law, approved by voters in 2004, which only requires a minor to give notice to their parent, guardian, or a judge that they intend to procure an abortion The Florida legislature first enacted a parental consent law in 1979, but the state Supreme Court struck it down a decade later, saying it violated privacy rights. Backers of the new law are confident it with withstand legal challenge, given changes on the court. Florida’s Catholic bishops commented the day after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a Louisiana law holding abortion clinics to the same standards as other surgical centers. “While deeply disappointed in the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision yesterday regarding an abortion case out of Louisiana, we are pleased that Florida has taken a step forward today in ensuring vital protections for parents and their children,” said the bishops. Planned Parenthood of Florida said the parental consent law would “endanger young people who, in many cases, have experienced abuse at the hands of their own parents or guardians.” The group said few court clerks could offer information on the judicial bypass, and access to the courts is hindered by coronavirus epidemic restrictions, CBS 4 Miami reports. Stephanie Fraim, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida, said the bill “could open the door to a reinterpretation of our constitutional right to privacy and the right to a safe and legal abortion in Florida.” The law also strengthens legal protections for infants who survive an abortion. “This law sends a clear message that here in Florida, we will do everything we can to prevent the abomination of infanticide in our state,” Galvano said. “When a child miraculously survives this brutal medical procedure, that child’s life must be preserved and treated with great respect and care. The penalty for refusing to provide medical care to an infant struggling for life should be significant.”
Serious flooding in Southern Japan. 3 million residents told to evacuate: https://www.thejournal.ie/flooding-japan-50-deaths-5143267-Jul2020/
For some reason, probably a good one, I'm always on AC "alert" so to speak. Lately have been wondering could Jordon Peterson possibly be the AC? He seems to be gaining followers and there was a prophesy that the AC would be a conservative rather than a liberal as one would expect. Maybe I'm just being paranoid, but I'm always on the look out in these times we're in. Perhaps there are other characteristics or qualifying factors of AC that would rule him out as a candidate.
What Happened When an Armed Activist Faced Off with Fatima Prayer Warriors An excerpt from the article Out of nowhere, an intimidating middle-aged man rushed onto the scene armed with what seemed to be a tactical shotgun and a handgun with an extended magazine. He seemed to be the leader of this group of leftist activists. He came ready for a fight. He was accompanied by a black woman who said she was affiliated with the BLM cause. It was an unsettling situation. We had to worry about the safety of all the rally participants. The miraculous statue must be safeguarded too. We had parked on the road. To return to our vehicles, we would have to go past the aggressive activists. The man handed his rifle to a fellow activist and approached us cautiously. As he drew nearer, he scrutinized the International Pilgrim Virgin Statue, the TFP standard, the banner, our signs and looked back to the statue again. He seemed puzzled by our setup, not sure what to make of us. It is daunting enough to face this very large man, openly carrying a pistol with what appeared to be a 32-round magazine. The tension palpably grew as he approached. The Need for Calm, Courage, Confidence to Face the Storm One theme of our rosary crusade is to ask God for the grace of calm, courage and confidence. Never was the need for these virtues more tested than at this moment in our campaign. Little did we know that the day before our arrival, BLM activists had occupied the capitol plaza and even prevented pedestrian traffic from entering. One participant of our rally was a fireman, who was working security at the BLM event. He told us that he saw the same man preventing pedestrians from crossing a bridge at gunpoint. An online report of the rally said that the security was handled by BLM volunteers who were openly carrying firearms. It also mentioned that parts of the capitol area were cordoned off as areas for blacks, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). We had unwittingly stepped into a powder keg. The activist approached with his handgun visible. John Ritchie, director of TFP Student Action, courageously met him halfway. With a calm demeanor, Mr. Ritchie diffused the tension by explaining that we were praying to restore order and peace in the nation. Unlike the activist he faced, Mr. Ritchie was armed with nothing more than a “high-capacity” rosary. He later mentioned how he confided that Our Lady would help him say the right words. As they spoke, we announced the Third Sorrowful Mystery, the Crowning of Thorns of Our Lord Jesus Christ. He repeatedly looked at Our Lady of Fatima’s statue. The conversation seemed to calm down the armed leader. Before walking back, he shook Mr. Ritchie’s hand and gave his approval. “You’re alright,” he said before leaving. Whatever he told his band of followers had the effect of defusing the tension. Within a few minutes, they stopped trying to rally support from the passing cars. A little while later, they even stopped raising their fists. We all knelt for the Fifth Sorrowful Mystery, the Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ. It was a silent affirmation that we only kneel for God. By the time it was over, all the activists had followed their leader down the street. Serenity After The Storm We prayed the Glorious Mysteries in complete peace and tranquility. It was like the moment of serenity after the apostles cried out to the slumbering Savior thinking the boat is about to sink, “Lord, we perish.” Jesus stood up and calmed the storm. The relief we felt after our confrontation was something similar. What Happened When an Armed Activist Faced Off with Fatima Prayer Warriors
Good to know! Notre Dame: Cathedral's spire will be restored to 19th Century design The spire of Notre Dame cathedral, which was destroyed in a fire last April, will be restored according to the original Gothic design. French President Emmanuel Macron announced the decision, putting an end to speculation that the spire would be rebuilt in a modern style. Mr Macron had previously hinted he was in favour of a "contemporary gesture". However he has said he wants the restoration to be completed by 2024, when Paris is hosting the Olympics. The Elysée said Mr Macron's main concern was "not delaying the reconstruction and making it complicated - things had to be cleared up quickly". It added that the process of designing a modern spire, with an international competition for architects, could have caused unnecessary delays. "The president trusts the experts and approved the main outlines of the project presented by the chief architect which plans to reconstruct the spire identically," the Elysée said. The announcement followed a meeting of France's national heritage and architecture commission (CNPA). When the 13th century roof of the Paris cathedral caught fire during restoration works in April 2019 it sparked a vast outpouring of emotion, as well as donations from across the world. Within two days about €900m ($1bn; £805m) had been raised for the cathedral's restoration. The cathedral's first spire was built in the 13th Century, but due to extensive damage it was removed in the late 18th Century. Its replacement, designed by architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, was built in the mid-19th Century. Since last year's fire, discussion over how to restore the spire has been tense. Jean-Louis Georgelin, the army general put in charge of the reconstruction effort, wanted a modern alternative. This idea appeared briefly to have President Macron's backing, when he said he would be in favour of a "contemporary gesture". This sparked a wave of unconventional proposals from architects around the world - including one design with a rooftop pool, and another with a giant park and greenhouse on the roof. But the cathedral's chief architect Philippe Villeneuve spoke out strongly in favour of a faithful restoration to the previous, 19th Century design. In one particularly heated exchange last November, Gen Georgelin told Mr Villeneuve to "shut his mouth" - causing audible gasps in a meeting of the National Assembly's cultural affairs committee. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-53357792
