'Black Lives Matter' Activists Interrupt Jeb Bush Rally

[cigaretteman]

Activists chanting "Black Lives Matter" ended Jeb Bush's town hall event in North Las Vegas Wednesday night as the former governor wrapped up a question and answer session.

Bush met privately with members of the Black Lives Matter movement prior to the scheduled town hall, according to his campaign, although they would not confirm if the activists who interrupted Bush were the same activists he had met with.

In response to a question about racial injustice earlier in the event, Bush said, "We have serious problems and these problems have gotten worse in the last few years. Communities, people no longer trust the basic institutions in our society that they need to trust to create, to make things work."

The activists pushed back at Bush, asking how he personally relates to the issue.

Wednesday's confrontation is not the first time Bush has found himself on defense with Black Lives Matter activists after he referred to the movement as a slogan last month in New Hampshire.

Bush's campaign is quick to point out that the governor is focused on uniting all Americans and he has committed to having open and candid conversations with all voters.

In Las Vegas, Bush said, "The best way to solve these problems are the way that I believe Charleston solved it, rather than communities that where there was denial that there was not a serious problem."

Black Lives Matter activists have also interrupted other candidates' events recently, including Democratic contender Senator Bernie Sanders.

http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/201...er-activists-interrupt-jeb-bush-rally-n409066

 

[aflachawk]

Activists chanting "Black Lives Matter" ended Jeb Bush's town hall event in North Las Vegas Wednesday night as the former governor wrapped up a question and answer session.

Bush met privately with members of the Black Lives Matter movement prior to the scheduled town hall, according to his campaign, although they would not confirm if the activists who interrupted Bush were the same activists he had met with.

In response to a question about racial injustice earlier in the event, Bush said, "We have serious problems and these problems have gotten worse in the last few years. Communities, people no longer trust the basic institutions in our society that they need to trust to create, to make things work."

The activists pushed back at Bush, asking how he personally relates to the issue.

Wednesday's confrontation is not the first time Bush has found himself on defense with Black Lives Matter activists after he referred to the movement as a slogan last month in New Hampshire.

Bush's campaign is quick to point out that the governor is focused on uniting all Americans and he has committed to having open and candid conversations with all voters.

In Las Vegas, Bush said, "The best way to solve these problems are the way that I believe Charleston solved it, rather than communities that where there was denial that there was not a serious problem."

Black Lives Matter activists have also interrupted other candidates' events recently, including Democratic contender Senator Bernie Sanders.

http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/201...er-activists-interrupt-jeb-bush-rally-n409066

Black lives matter are Dems being Dems and doing what they do best. Take away other people's rights

 

[cigaretteman]

Black lives matter are Dems being Dems and doing what they do best. Take away other people's rights

Hardly so. That would be the Republican modus operandi.

 

[unIowa]

Hardly so.

kind of...they really have jumped the shark this last few weeks. They are the tea-party version of the Dem party.

 

[mstp1992]

kind of...they really have jumped the shark this last few weeks. They are the tea-party version of the Dem party.

They're just a bunch of idiots. They aren't helping their cause (whatever that may be) with this sort of obnoxious behavior.

 

[timinatoria]

Hardly so. That would be the Republican modus operandi.

 

[unIowa]

They're just a bunch of idiots. They aren't helping their cause (whatever that may be) with this sort of obnoxious behavior.

Their cause is a good one in my opinion as police brutality and reach has gotten out of hand, especially if you happen to have brown skin. Their delivery has been bad (and rude lately) IMO and their constant use of Mike brown as an example is a poor one as there are much better examples out there.

The legal system seems to be stacked against black male youth, it needs to be better balanced... That isn't a bad cause.

 

[swagsurfer02]

kind of...they really have jumped the shark this last few weeks. They are the tea-party version of the Dem party.

Are they that similar to the tea party? Both organized, however one started looting whereas the other got members elected into office where there concerns were brought to the house and senate floor.

Both are extreme in their message however violence and bullying seems to be the tactic of only one of those groups.

 

[The_Joker13]

F these people. All lives matter. JFC.

 

[mstp1992]

Their cause is a good one in my opinion as police brutality and reach has gotten out of hand, especially if you happen to have brown skin. Their delivery has been bad (and rude lately) IMO and their constant use of Mike brown as an example is a poor one as there are much better examples out there.

The legal system seems to be stacked against black male youth, it needs to be better balanced... That isn't a bad cause.

Here's a novel concept: don't commit crimes, obey a police officer's orders, and chances are pretty low there will be a confrontation. Yes, there are exceptions among police officers. But, by and large, they are good people trying to do a pretty thankless job from which we all benefit. At least in my opinion.

 

[TennesseeWaltz1]

Activists chanting "Black Lives Matter" ended Jeb Bush's town hall event in North Las Vegas Wednesday night as the former governor wrapped up a question and answer session.

Bush met privately with members of the Black Lives Matter movement prior to the scheduled town hall, according to his campaign, although they would not confirm if the activists who interrupted Bush were the same activists he had met with.

In response to a question about racial injustice earlier in the event, Bush said, "We have serious problems and these problems have gotten worse in the last few years. Communities, people no longer trust the basic institutions in our society that they need to trust to create, to make things work."

The activists pushed back at Bush, asking how he personally relates to the issue.

Wednesday's confrontation is not the first time Bush has found himself on defense with Black Lives Matter activists after he referred to the movement as a slogan last month in New Hampshire.

Bush's campaign is quick to point out that the governor is focused on uniting all Americans and he has committed to having open and candid conversations with all voters.

In Las Vegas, Bush said, "The best way to solve these problems are the way that I believe Charleston solved it, rather than communities that where there was denial that there was not a serious problem."

Black Lives Matter activists have also interrupted other candidates' events recently, including Democratic contender Senator Bernie Sanders.

http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/201...er-activists-interrupt-jeb-bush-rally-n409066

Send them to see "Straight Outta Compton"...then tell them to get back to us.

 

[naturalmwa]

Here's a novel concept: don't commit crimes, obey a police officer's orders, and chances are pretty low there will be a confrontation. Yes, there are exceptions among police officers. But, by and large, they are good people trying to do a pretty thankless job from which we all benefit. At least in my opinion.

Hacked account?

 

[swagsurfer02]

Hacked account?

You can't believe what he's saying can you?

 

[waterboy4582]

Their cause is a good one in my opinion as police brutality and reach has gotten out of hand, especially if you happen to have brown skin. Their delivery has been bad (and rude lately) IMO and their constant use of Mike brown as an example is a poor one as there are much better examples out there.

The legal system seems to be stacked against black male youth, it needs to be better balanced... That isn't a bad cause.

So you are saying there are a bunch of innocent black youths in jails right now?

 

[lucas80]

I don't have any support in me for people that disrupt people speaking. If someone has the floor let them speak. The average person will figure out if they are full of it. You can get your own message out on your own platform. Plus, the Black Lives Matter crowd picked a terrible dead person to champion. Honestly, if Michael Brown had choked that poor little Indian convenience store clerk to death they would still say Brown was an angel.

 

[ottumwan in tx]

Their cause is a good one in my opinion as police brutality and reach has gotten out of hand, especially if you happen to have brown skin. Their delivery has been bad (and rude lately) IMO and their constant use of Mike brown as an example is a poor one as there are much better examples out there.

The legal system seems to be stacked against black male youth, it needs to be better balanced... That isn't a bad cause.

this is what Obama and holder and Sharpton are pushing, these guys all lie, it is a lie that it is stacked against brown or black youth, and that black lives do not matter. except at planned parenthood, right there black lives matter not. but to listen to holder and Obama and Sharpton and to think it is a problem across the usa, that would be to believe in lies.

 

[TennesseeWaltz1]

Their cause is a good one in my opinion as police brutality and reach has gotten out of hand, especially if you happen to have brown skin. Their delivery has been bad (and rude lately) IMO and their constant use of Mike brown as an example is a poor one as there are much better examples out there.

The legal system seems to be stacked against black male youth, it needs to be better balanced... That isn't a bad cause.

 

[unIowa]

So you are saying there are a bunch of innocent black youths in jails right now?

I am saying the judicial and criminal justice system routinely are harsher towards young black males then they are say young white males when both committing the same or similar crimes. Doesn't make them innocent but it shows that there is bias in the system.

You can say otherwise but I believe you to be wrong and there is nothing wrong asking for equality within the system (which is what the sane black lives matter people are asking for... There are insane ones which I have stated prior in this thread).

 

[Menace Sockeyes]

Black lives matter are Dems being Dems and doing what they do best. Take away other people's rights

Dumb. How many of these protesters interrupting were white...that's right. That's called a "racial" issue. AND you can say they are consistent. They interrupted Sanders. Stop being a moron. Thanks.

 

[mstp1992]

Hacked account?

No, it's not hacked. I'm sick of people saying cops are the enemy. The people doing the protesting need to look in their own community and see if maybe there are some issues they can resolve.

 

[waterboy4582]

I am saying the judicial and criminal justice system routinely are harsher towards young black males then they are say young white males when both committing the same or similar crimes. Doesn't make them innocent but it shows that there is bias in the system.

You can say otherwise but I believe you to be wrong and there is nothing wrong asking for equality within the system (which is what the sane black lives matter people are asking for... There are insane ones which I have stated prior in this thread).

That is fair enough but until blacks in the inner cities act like black lives matter their message will go unheard.

 

[Pepperman]

I've used the "like" function a lot in this thread, but wanted to say mstp has this one nailed. The rest of the left (ahem, one who thinks his account has been hacked) need to wake up too.

 

[Vroom_C14]

Hardly so. That would be the Republican modus operandi.

Wow is that a kindergarten response or what...

 

[Vroom_C14]

I am saying the judicial and criminal justice system routinely are harsher towards young black males then they are say young white males when both committing the same or similar crimes. Doesn't make them innocent but it shows that there is bias in the system.

You can say otherwise but I believe you to be wrong and there is nothing wrong asking for equality within the system (which is what the sane black lives matter people are asking for... There are insane ones which I have stated prior in this thread).

Please provide proof.

 

[unIowa]

Please provide proof.

http://www.ussc.gov/sites/default/f...reports/booker-reports/2012-booker/Part_E.pdf

 

[unIowa]

Are they that similar to the tea party? Both organized, however one started looting whereas the other got members elected into office where there concerns were brought to the house and senate floor.

Both are extreme in their message however violence and bullying seems to be the tactic of only one of those groups.

The crazy white guy that likes to trot around w his AK saying its his constitutional right isn't bullying or trying to intimidate people? I lay heavy odds he is in the tea party fringe crowd.

 

[Vroom_C14]

http://www.ussc.gov/sites/default/f...reports/booker-reports/2012-booker/Part_E.pdf

I'll read it. Thanks.

 

[Vroom_C14]

It seems to me those that are being stupid and breaking the law are the ones that are getting the LEO'S attention. I say again...

 

[Vroom_C14]

The crazy white guy that likes to trot around w his AK saying its his constitutional right isn't bullying or trying to intimidate people? I lay heavy odds he is in the tea party fringe crowd.

Good friend of mine in Texas is a hard core dem and openly carries his AR15 with cog sight around everywhere. Don't think it's just an R thing anymore.

 

[TennesseeWaltz1]

That is fair enough but until blacks in the inner cities act like black lives matter their message will go unheard.

The absolute simplicity of this post is mindboggling...

 

[unIowa]

Because there is always bits of truth embedded in comedy...and its funny as hell.

 

[Greenway4Prez]

Wow is that a kindergarten response or what...

When it isn't Ctrl C + Ctrl V, struggles ensue.

 

[Pepperman]

Good friend of mine in Texas is a hard core dem and openly carries his AR15 with cog sight around everywhere. Don't think it's just an R thing anymore.

I'm assuming he either keeps an AR15 rifle on a gun rack in his truck or he has one of those AR15 "pistols" but still those are like 16 inches long? How does one open carry an AR15?

 

[swagsurfer02]

The crazy white guy that likes to trot around w his AK saying its his constitutional right isn't bullying or trying to intimidate people? I lay heavy odds he is in the tea party fringe crowd.

I'd say the police were intimidated as he seemed to know the law better than law enforcement. However I will maintain, that I feel safer with that law abiding citizen than those guys trying to get even with "the man" by looting the local liquor store.


Then again you have a point, both are disruptive.

 

[THE_DEVIL]

Activists chanting "Black Lives Matter" ended Jeb Bush's town hall event in North Las Vegas Wednesday night as the former governor wrapped up a question and answer session.

Bush met privately with members of the Black Lives Matter movement prior to the scheduled town hall, according to his campaign, although they would not confirm if the activists who interrupted Bush were the same activists he had met with.

In response to a question about racial injustice earlier in the event, Bush said, "We have serious problems and these problems have gotten worse in the last few years. Communities, people no longer trust the basic institutions in our society that they need to trust to create, to make things work."

The activists pushed back at Bush, asking how he personally relates to the issue.

Wednesday's confrontation is not the first time Bush has found himself on defense with Black Lives Matter activists after he referred to the movement as a slogan last month in New Hampshire.

Bush's campaign is quick to point out that the governor is focused on uniting all Americans and he has committed to having open and candid conversations with all voters.

In Las Vegas, Bush said, "The best way to solve these problems are the way that I believe Charleston solved it, rather than communities that where there was denial that there was not a serious problem."

Black Lives Matter activists have also interrupted other candidates' events recently, including Democratic contender Senator Bernie Sanders.

http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/201...er-activists-interrupt-jeb-bush-rally-n409066

WASHINGTON -- A Las Vegas campaign event for GOP presidential contender Jeb Bush came to a sudden end this week as activists, unhappy with how Bush addressed a question on racial injustice, chanted, "Black Lives Matter."

After the confrontation, the Bush campaign said the candidate had privately met with advocates for the movement before the event, an assertion that appeared in multiple articles about the disruption.

But that description is misleading, The Huffington Post has learned.

There was a meeting, but no activists from the Black Lives Matter movement participated. Instead, Bush met with a local elected official, a GOP lobbyist and a staffer from an anti-poverty organization.

Kevin Hooks, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Urban League, told HuffPost he set up the meeting at the Bush campaign's behest. His organization focuses on providing job opportunities for low-income residents. Hooks said that while he respects Bush for reaching out, he would not characterize the people at the meeting as Black Lives Matter activists. "It's a little disingenuous," he said.

There were three people at the table with Bush. Hooks confirmed that a member of his staff was one of them. North Las Vegas Mayor Pro Tem Pamela Goynes-Brown was the second, and she said the third attendee was Sean Fellows, a registered lobbyist for a communications firm who once ran as a Republican candidate for state assembly. The Las Vegas Sun once reported that he wore through his New Balances campaigning, and the photo accompanying the article showed him sporting pleated khakis.

Fellows did not respond to multiple requests for comment. The Bush campaign did not comment on the list of attendees.

 

[Vroom_C14]

I'm assuming he either keeps an AR15 rifle on a gun rack in his truck or he has one of those AR15 "pistols" but still those are like 16 inches long? How does one open carry an AR15?

Sling. Looks a lot like this...

 

[SIXERS24]

Giuliani responded by citing a statistic from a 2010 Bureau of Justice Statistics report which did, indeed, conclude that 93 percent of black homicide victims from 1980 through 2008 were killed by black offenders

Someone needs to tell blacks this!!!

 

[SIXERS24]

The 2013 FBI Uniform Crime Report, a compilation of annual crime statistics, also shows similar data: 83 percent of white victims were killed by white offenders; 90 percent of black victims were killed by black offenders; 14 percent of white victims were killed by black offenders; and 7.6 percent of black victims were killed by white offenders.

 

[SIXERS24]

Dam it white lives matters!!

 

[SIXERS24]

Whites make up approximately 77% of the population and commit about 70% of the crimes in America. Meanwhile, blacks commit a third of all crimes, but constitute only 13% of the population. When you break it down though, blacks account for more than 50% of all murders and robberies in America. They also account for 33% of aggravated assaults, 30% of burglaries, and 29% of thefts. In fact, in every single category except DUIs, blacks commit more crimes, as a percentage of the their population, than whites . But we can break this down even further. Considering that the majority of crimes are committed by males, we could assume the about half of that 13% of the black population, or about 6.5%, are responsible. However, since not all black males are committing crimes, we could go even further. Let’s assume that only 1 in 3 black males are committing crimes, that would mean that about 2% (likely less) of the population is responsible for more than 50% of the violent crime and murder, and about 30% of all crime in America.