Sunday, July 14, 2013

Violence after Zimmerman verdict: why Oakland?

Thomas Lifson  "While law enforcement authorities in Florida braced for violence following George Zimmerman's vindication, it was 2500 miles away in Oakland, California that store fronts were smashed, walls vandalized with graffiti, and small fires ignited in the streets. All in all, a fairly calm reaction. "
"So why Oakland?
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"The East Bay is home to organized bands of far leftists who use any excuse to bring violent demonstrations to the streets. The Occupy encampment in Oakland took place at the very same spot, Frank Ogawa Plaza, that last night's demonstrations began. Henry Lee and Vivian Ho of the San Fancisco Chronicle reported:"  Read more.

About 125 People Riot With Occupy Oakland, Breaking Windows And Defacing A Police Car With “Kill Pigs”
 "Occupiers put out the word after the verdict last night, but of course, this is some way no different than many other Occupy Oakland riots-it’s Oakland and Occupy, so just another Saturday night."

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