Tag Archives: violence

Joe Biden’s Choice

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Joe Benning

Within hours of President Biden’s call for civility, protesters went on a violent rampage in the Pacific Northwest, mostly in Portland Oregon. The protesters, according to the New York Times, marched through the streets, burned an American flag and smashed … Continue reading →

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The Sociology of Mobs

Posted on September 5, 2020 by Joe Benning

The video below, published by Reason Magazine, provides some insight into what is going on in Portland, particularly with respect to the motivations of participants.

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Biden Against Violence. Sort Of.

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Joe Benning

Former Vice-President Joe Biden is about to unleash a huge ad buy  decrying violence in general, but not in particular. The reason is obvious.  Polling indicates that he is being hurt in swing states where support for Black Lives Matter … Continue reading →

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Truthful Lies

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Joe Benning

Sometimes lies tell the truth, however inadvertently.  Ever since May when George Floyd was killed while in police custody there have been waves of protest in America’s cities, often spilling into violence. The violence has not been random and sporadic. … Continue reading →

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Mostly Peaceful Protests

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Joe Benning

“Other than that, Mrs Lincoln, how did you like the play?” Spurred by the killing of George Floyd while in police custody, protests against police violence—defined as the unjustified use of force—have erupted across America. These protests are invariably described … Continue reading →

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Battleground

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Joe Benning

The phrase battleground state has taken on a whole new meaning.  As reports from various urban battlefields come in, the picture of what is happening is becoming clear. Let’s summarize. (1) In a number of American cities protests turn into … Continue reading →

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