2020 Presidential Election

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(06-02-2020, 11:32 PM)Dill Wrote: Er, that post was intended for ironic contrast, not an expression of my views.  To clarify--

One important difference between liberal democracies from authoritarian/totalitarian states is precisely how they view and manage their own populations when protesting, even when "breaking an ordinance."  The former still work for the people, including the protestors.

Another is how their leaders differently use police and military power--e.g., for the public good or some private agenda.

The poster in question so thoroughly inhabits an authoritarian view of politics that he entirely misses all the ambiguity, complexity and contradiction involved in hijacking the police and military for a photo op at the expense of peaceful protestors.

Man, you crushed my hope for you..

It's funny what some folks consider irony actually makes sense. 

You can say that there are differences. But I'll assert that any security force tasked with clearing an area for POTUS would act accordingly. If you are asked to leave and refuse to leave then you have one person to blame.