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Jonathan Lewis3 Jonathan Lewis3 Active Member
183 messages
joined Feb 2012
#521 ·
From what I've been hearing—and look, I wasn't right in the thick of it, so I can't claim to have seen everything firsthand—the cops were actually the ones who made the first move against the Rangers.
rustyangler122 rustyangler122 Active Member
213 messages
joined Feb 2012
#522 ·
...supposedly the message didn't even make it to the stadium screens🤷
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briskwolf39 briskwolf39 Member
36 messages
joined Feb 2012
#523 ·
Does anyone know if there’s anything on the schedule for the next few months? Like any preseason stuff, friendlies, or whatever else might be happening?
Michelle Price13 Michelle Price13 Newcomer
6 messages
joined Mar 2009
#524 ·
rustyangler122 said:...supposedly the message didn't even make it to the stands🤷
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Exactly... those cops wouldn't let it happen🤷
feraltinker feraltinker Member
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joined Apr 2013
#525 ·
Some people end up behind bars just for tossing a rock, yet the cops who took Mark's life are out cruising through Skokie looking for his replacement. It’s sad, but it's the truth.
Eric Phillips52 Eric Phillips52 Active Member
105 messages
joined Oct 2013
#526 ·
Let's go, boys! Give 'em hell!
Joshua Peterson9 Joshua Peterson9 Newcomer
6 messages
joined Jan 2009
#527 ·
I’m dying to know what kind of “injuries” these cops are actually dealing with. Are they staying on medical leave for the long haul? Was it something from a game, or maybe while working security at some dive bar? Or maybe just from collecting debts for some loan sharks?
Timothy Chavez31 Timothy Chavez31 Member
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joined Mar 2012
#528 ·
copperharbor02 said:You can't really blame them when every major news outlet serves it up on a silver platter—everything feels so curated and calculated.

Well, I guess you actually can. They serve those narratives to both you and me, so we see exactly how it's being played out... It’s just that a lot of people tend to be pretty superficial, I suppose. They don't really care about anyone else's struggles as long as their own lives are fine.
But then, once one of those issues actually hits home and they feel the impact personally, suddenly they’re all enlightened. They start wondering where all those people went—those folks who weren't protesting alongside them and acted like nothing mattered—even though, just a moment ago, they were acting exactly the same way. 🙂

It really makes you think about what kind of people we are. 🤷
copperharbor02 copperharbor02 Active Member
93 messages
joined May 2013
#529 ·
Timothy Chavez31 said:You can. They serve them to both you and me, so we'll know exactly what's what... That’s a different story entirely—whether people are just shallow sheep who couldn't care less about anyone else's problems but their own.

Part one—Sure, maybe it's just us two stuck in this mess, but that doesn't mean everyone else isn't too.

2. part—True. At least I'd actually ask questions before I start a war or start spitting on someone or something.

The nation is full of damn sheep. 🙂
neonhawk15 neonhawk15 Newcomer
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joined Feb 2012
#530 ·
Timothy Chavez31 said:But the second one of those issues actually hits them personally, they suddenly find enlightenment. They start wondering where all the idiots went—the ones who aren't protesting alongside them and supposedly don't care about anything, even though they were acting just like those same idiots a moment ago. 🙂

Just look at what kind of people we are. 🤷

Yeah. That right there. It’s the most hateful form of reactionary bullshit out there.
Austin Chase2 Austin Chase2 Newcomer
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joined Sep 2013
#531 ·
So, I saw on the New York Post that they’ve called a press conference for tomorrow regarding that whole situation, almost like they're going to come out with actual charges or some specific data, or whatever it might be...
Paul Young5 Paul Young5 Member
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joined Aug 2013
#532 ·
These guys just can't seem to learn—they really need to start acting like professionals. This is the second video now,
where you can see them grouping turtles together and throwing stones at them—I've marked it with an arrow in the photos. Talk about safety and trust.
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Paul Young5 Paul Young5 Member
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joined Aug 2013
#533 ·
Same video, same deal—except this time he’s actually tossing ☕ toward the oncoming traffic.
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Bryan Barnes4 Bryan Barnes4 Newcomer
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joined May 2013
#534 ·
I’ve been digging into this whole situation after stumbling across an article in the New York Post a few days back. I usually keep up with the papers and news sites pretty closely, so it honestly floored me how much the media tried to sweep the death of that poor kid under the rug. But, hey, once fans from all over the globe started showing solidarity and speaking out against the crackdown, even the mainstream outlets couldn't ignore it anymore. It was actually the lead story on the two biggest papers in the country tonight

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I’m really hoping this finally sparks some movement and gets the people responsible behind bars. Who knows what would’ve happened if the fans hadn't stood up and made some noise... probably just another case of the big guys steamrolling the little guy without anyone noticing.
Jeffrey Jones58 Jeffrey Jones58 Member
21 messages
joined Mar 2013
#535 ·
I mean, it’s pretty damn obvious where this is headed
The cops are gonna launch some investigation into an "unauthorized public gathering" because the Black Knights put out that call a few days before the big game
It's just a classic distraction tactic to pull the spotlight away from the whole Mark Twain situation
Down the road, I bet the police will start looking for any excuse to pick fights with fans just so they can justify cranking up the repression even more...
And don't even get me started on the media—they'll probably get orders to paint all us fans as villains (looking at you, CNN or Fox)... yeah, typical stuff
Honestly, this whole mess is exactly what they were waiting for, like a gift wrapped in a bow
George Gonzalez George Gonzalez Newcomer
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joined Mar 2013
#536 ·
Well, life’s just one big mess, isn't it? I suppose things won't be any less chaotic in Miami—in fact, I'd bet anything it'll be even more of a disaster during the Cup rematch. Just think back to that last derby. Maybe we should hit them with a counter-move and organize a protest in the town square before kickoff—something against both the police and the USSF.
silverbear38 silverbear38 NewcomerOP
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joined May 2013
#537 ·
George Gonzalez said:Well, life just keeps throwing curveballs, doesn't it? It won't just be a mess down in Miami anymore; it’s going to be an absolute circus during the Cup rematch, I can guarantee you that on my life. Just look back at how that last derby went. We need to strike back—organize a protest in the town square before kickoff to show our stance against the police and the USSF.

And it isn't just limited to one city, either; they’re going to try and bait people into chaos at every single match. You can bet your bottom dollar on that...
hiddencanyon142 hiddencanyon142 Newcomer
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#538 ·
It’s old news at this point: politicians and their little blue puppets distract the public however they see fit. After decades of nonstop propaganda, people have a totally warped view of reality.
And it doesn't stop at the news cycle, either. These politicians stick their noses directly into local groups, manipulating everything to mess with the natural flow of things.
If we could somehow flip the script and actually use their tactics against them—without falling for their cheap traps—we might stand a chance. We need to be as smart as a crowd can possibly be.
Honestly, it shouldn't be hard to outsmart those mindless drones who act like bullies toward kids. What’s so difficult about finding a decent cop amidst all this unemployment? Why don't they just station the psychos somewhere they won't cause trouble instead of covering for them??..
In this post, I want to give a shout-out to all my fellow fans—whether you're from New York, the Midwest, or my buddies down in Miami. You guys were always fair when we crossed paths, and we should be proud that we never took a life, no matter how intense our games got.
All those wild, uncontrolled crowds looking for a fight? Nobody ever died. But look at the police, with all their tools and power—how many lives have they actually taken?

Rip Mark Twain
Rip Mark Twain
Christian Jones Christian Jones Active Member
218 messages
joined Feb 2012
#539 ·
That absolute disaster of a coach finally decided to show up... about time!
Betty Ramos2 Betty Ramos2 Newcomer
5 messages
joined Feb 2007
#540 ·
Christian Jones said:The absolute bottom-feeders finally showed a glimmer of life—if you can even call it that!

Don't hold your breath.

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