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bilbo0s ◴[] No.23347697[source]
In fairness, Trump's tweets are not about actually doing anything, they are more about getting votes. So arguing the feasibility of suggestions outlined in a Trump tweet kind of misses the point.
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tehwebguy ◴[] No.23349351[source]
It was a message, directly to law enforcement, that he thinks it’s okay for them to shoot protestors so long as there is looting. I can’t see how anyone would see that as anything other than a crime against humanity
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1. Simulacra ◴[] No.23352408[source]
No, I don't think it was. A plain reading of the quote does not direct anyone, to do, anything. It is an observation. Just like it was your observation (and opinion) that it said something different.

The questions are this: Who is right? Who decides that?

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2. lovegoblin ◴[] No.23352495[source]
> A plain reading of the quote does not direct anyone, to do, anything.

Humans are not robots, however, and putting your fingers in your ears doesn't change the very clear nature of his message.

3. mthoms ◴[] No.23352609[source]
>A plain reading of the quote does not direct anyone, to do, anything.

Ah yes, and his followers are widely known for their highly nuanced and level-headed understanding of things he says (and politics in general) /s.

>The questions are this: Who is right? Who decides that?

On whether egregiously advocating violence is ok? Really?

4. techntoke ◴[] No.23352695[source]
Twitter. It is a private company. If he doesn't like Twitter, rather than complain about Twitter on Twitter he could move to Gab where most of his followers are.
5. bosswipe ◴[] No.23352737[source]
Honestly, I can't figure out what the tweet means. "Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts." From a plain reading I think he's saying when the feds take control they will shoot looters.
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6. AnimalMuppet ◴[] No.23353507[source]
I think it means that Trump doesn't understand that he can't just march the Army in there at his sole discretion.

But if the situation escalated to the point that federal troops were needed (at the request of the state), then yes, there is almost certainly going to be shooting. You don't expect that a stern look from the Army is going to do the job.