Being that most of the Occupy crowd is also associated in the ANFIFA protests, and when the mask their faces, bring their own "riot shields" , curse , scream and call those they oppose "Fascists" , That would pretty much tip me off.
I believe it's a Communist group from the Soviet Union in the old days that for some reason has made a comeback in the Western European countries and here from edgy college liberals. They really hate garbage cans for some reason too.
I attended a 40 yr birthday party that my niece threw for her husband. It was at the Heathman which is kitty corner from the Hilton and it was on the night when President Bush, Jr. was staying at the Hilton and there were huge celebrations by Republicans both in the Hilton and the Heathman. We had two banquet rooms that overlooked a big confrontation between the police and protestors. We had to pass through a barricade manned by police in riot gear. The protesters were friendly as hell to us coat and tie folks trying to pass through them first. Next came the police barricade and they were also extremely nice. While there was some pushing and shoving and some loud words, there was absolutely no violence and these cops were in full riot gear with mounted police right there as well. We had an upstairs pair of banquet rooms with the perfect view right above the barricade. It can be done. They can confront each other with no violence. Makes you wonder why things have changed in the last year and a half. I remember back in the early 70s when girl I knew protested something or other. There was a confrontation with police that ended in much violence. According to my friend there were outside agitators from California that started it by throwing rocks at the officers. Throwing rocks at least wasn't the chosen response by locals.
Although sometimes necessary, I never enjoy the use of tasers and tear gas. I've seen soldiers puke their guts out from tear gas. No fun, no fun, no fun.
Ahh, good times. In boot we had a pissed off DI run us through three times in one day. Thought that was as bad as it could get. Nine months later I was introduced to CS gas among a host of others. Once was enough.
We crawled under barbed wire and then CS was waved on long poles over our heads from behind so we couldn't see it coming. Had to put on your protective mask and clear it, all the while hoping like hell you'd make it in time. Basic was a nightmare in 1967. Hottest summer ever at that time. It took a few decades to exceed that heat. We had 500 forest fires burning simultaneously in Oregon and Washington. A few of them were on Ft. Lewis. Also, because of a spinal meningitis epidemic, we were not allowed home or anywhere else on our huge fort until we graduated. I'll never forget the thrill of graduating and not having to repeat the cycle. Of course, that put me one step closer to combat and that's where the real hell begins. I'm still paying for it.
https://www.kdlt.com/2018/07/18/police-bombs-guns-found-while-serving-search-warrant-for-burglaries/ This is Antifa.
at least we succeeded in getting a lousy president out of office....leading by example...be glad you don't have a draft and a horrible war though...
Oh! I had no intention of giving this impression. Probably the worse thing we ever spent men and treasure doing.
It was a pile of shit. I even had to burn human shit with diesel fuel. The next day I might find myself on the perimeter with a machine gun which I really knew nothing about having been trained in electronics. Filling sandbags, pulling KP when we had red alerts 'cause locals who usually did this work were not allowed in our compound. Rocket attacks more than half the days/nights. Mosquito bites that were so numerous that if I told you, you'd call me a liar. All this and about 24 operations later and I still have to go to the hospital about 4 times a week. I went today. Did I mention that I'm a recovering cancer victim? Have to take a hormone pill every day for the rest of my life. Can't eat or drink for an hour after taking the med. I saw a Marine Corps buddy of mine up at the hospital, who saw more combat than me, today. Last time I saw him he was vigorous and could still knock out anyone you know but today he was in a wheelchair. Broke my heart. I was ready to die for my country so I don't take any shit about me not being patriotic from anybody. Let's get this out in the open, I voted for Hillary, because she was miles and miles better than Trump. The only thing I regret was that we should have all voted for Bernie, not because he was the better candidate than Hillary but because he would have won. Don't agree with my politics? No problem, I'll still drink that one beer with you.
These articles always annoy the hell out of me. "Authorities have arrested a 43-year-old man after they located explosive devices and firearms at his residence while serving a search warrant" As if it were criminal activity to find firearms in a mans residence. Explosive devices could be reloading gear and supplies. "Authorities say they found multiple explosive devices as well as aluminum nitrate and aluminum powder, which authorities say have no use other than for an explosive device." Geez this is total bull! I have use aluminum powder often in and epoxy mix to give it the aluminum look. But I don't mind they busted an Antifa, but drop the crap where you are out of your element.
