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[–] Nougat@fedia.io 1 points 28 minutes ago

He still wants all the bad things, just for the "other" people, not for him.

[–] Nougat@fedia.io 4 points 13 hours ago (2 children)

There is a path to redemption, but this guy isn’t on it.

[–] Nougat@fedia.io 1 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

Might well be true. Of note, where there is such a law, they'll generally be referring to any weapons, and not only firearms.

[–] Nougat@fedia.io 3 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

Blood spatter analysis isn't quite as nonsense as the rest.

If blood is found underneath an object, you know that the blood got there first, and the object second. If you find a drop of blood among a bunch of fine mist, you may be able to predict that the fine mist is blood from a victim after a gunshot, while the drop might be from someone else, possibly the perpetrator.

Of course there are other observations which are misinterpreted, but the fact remains that blood spatter follows the laws of physics; therefore, it is possible to discover factual information from observing it.

[–] Nougat@fedia.io 1 points 14 hours ago

You're going to have to provide a specific citation for that. If you're talking about 2A, that right to bear arms is already not a right to carry anywhere at any time.

[–] Nougat@fedia.io 8 points 14 hours ago (3 children)

Blood spatter analysis isn't quite as nonsense as the rest. There are definitely factual conclusions that can be made based on where blood is found and how it is distributed or shaped.

Polygraph tests are an interrogation tool. While the "results" they produce directly are nonsense, they can be used as a lever to pressure a suspect to confess to a crime - with disregard as to whether they actually committed said crime. People who undergo polygraphs are also known to unload new information immediately after the "test" is over.

Remember, police are allowed to lie to you; you are not allowed to lie to the police. Shut the fuck up. Lawyer.

[–] Nougat@fedia.io 30 points 14 hours ago (4 children)

These cameras disproportionately impact working class individuals, ...

100% true, unless fines are scaled to be proportional with offender wealth.

[–] Nougat@fedia.io 7 points 15 hours ago

https://youtu.be/czezRTLHjHo

I only want that guy brought in because he's not mindful of what's between him and his target. He almost shot two protesters.

[–] Nougat@fedia.io 3 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

Bring sporting equipment. Golf, hockey, baseball - all very popular athletic pursuits.

[–] Nougat@fedia.io 5 points 18 hours ago (10 children)

In many states, it is illegal to bring weapons of any kind to a protest or demonstration, often whether said event has permits or not.

[–] Nougat@fedia.io 4 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Everyone hates billionaires.

[–] Nougat@fedia.io 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Not mutually exclusive.

 

A good look at the resistance side of the US Civil War, by enslaved people.

 

Cops covering up their badges? ID them with their faces instead.
Search over 9,000 LAPD headshots. Processing happens on your device. No photos or data are transmitted or saved. Blurry, low-resolution photos will not match.

Site is slow right now, but you can run your own if you like.

https://github.com/kylemcdonald/lapd-face-search/

 

Lots of protests scheduled for tomorrow, all across the country, in cities and towns of all sizes. Odds are that it's going to get stupid somewhere. I figured it would be a good idea to throw out some quick reminders.

Don't talk to police. Shut the fuck up.

With some exceptions:

  • Always first: "Am I being detained or am I free to go?" This isn't some sovcit bullshit, this one is for real. Free to go? Ignore them and go about your business. Detained? Do the next ones.
  • You must clearly and explicitly express your right to remain silent. "I am exercising my right to remain silent. I want to speak with a lawyer."
  • "I do not consent to any search." If they are allowed to search you or your vehicle/bag/property, they don't need your permission. The only reason they would ask is if they don't have grounds to search you.
  • Identify yourself if asked to. Full name and birthdate, that's it. Failing to do that will only make it harder on you.

Come prepared

This has a few different meanings.

  • Bring water, first aid, and a trash bag. Large groups of people get thirsty, hurt, and can make a mess.
  • Depending on your state, it may be illegal to bring weapons to a protest. Find out for yourself. I'm not saying you should bring weapons; that's for you to decide.
  • It might be a good idea to be familiar with the area you're going to protest in, and bring a paper map, so you can have an exit (or other) plan. Don't get funnelled into a dead end, for example. If that means reconnoitering that area today, go do that.
  • Be electronically safe. Make sure your phone/watch/whatever only unlocks with a password, not biometrics. Use airplane mode.

Avoid violence

  • Come prepared for violence, but don't start it. As my dad always said, don't start fights, finish them.
  • "Being peaceful" is not mutually exclusive with "being really fucking angry and loud". Be scary; they only understand fear.
  • Shit is probably going to pop off somewhere. You will need to make a decision in the moment whether to get in the shit or make your escape. Neither choice is shameful. If it's your time to "live to fight another day," run.

There's certainly a whole lot more that could be said, but this is long enough. Good luck.

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US servicemembers: You have the right and duty to disobey illegal orders. But what exactly does that mean? How does that work?

Thanks to @TropicalDingDong

 
 

ICE, alongside the U.S. Secret Service, conducted a large-scale operation in an upscale Irvine, California neighborhood Wednesday to apprehend an individual accused of distributing fliers containing the personal information of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents, authorities confirmed.

One of us.

 
 
 
 
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