9 Nines Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 https://religionnews.com/2020/06/02/ahead-of-trump-bible-photo-op-police-forcibly-expel-priest-from-st-johns-church-near-white-house/ Ahead of Trump Bible photo op, police forcibly expel priest from St. John's church near White House Religion News: “The photo opportunity had an eerie quality: Trump said relatively little, positioned stoically in front of the boarded-up church, which had been damaged the day before in a fire during protests sparked by the death of George Floyd.” “The church appeared to be completely abandoned. It was, in fact, abandoned, but not by choice: less than an hour before Trump’s arrival, armored police used tear gas to clear hundreds of peaceful demonstrators from Lafayette Square park, which is across the street from the church.” “Authorities also expelled at least one Episcopal priest and a seminarian from the church’s patio.” The White House released a video last night glorifying Trump’s photo op. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LongTimeFan Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 45 minutes ago, 9 Nines said: https://religionnews.com/2020/06/02/ahead-of-trump-bible-photo-op-police-forcibly-expel-priest-from-st-johns-church-near-white-house/ Ahead of Trump Bible photo op, police forcibly expel priest from St. John's church near White House Religion News: “The photo opportunity had an eerie quality: Trump said relatively little, positioned stoically in front of the boarded-up church, which had been damaged the day before in a fire during protests sparked by the death of George Floyd.” “The church appeared to be completely abandoned. It was, in fact, abandoned, but not by choice: less than an hour before Trump’s arrival, armored police used tear gas to clear hundreds of peaceful demonstrators from Lafayette Square park, which is across the street from the church.” “Authorities also expelled at least one Episcopal priest and a seminarian from the church’s patio.” The White House released a video last night glorifying Trump’s photo op. 'in a fire during protests' is WRONG AND MISLEADING. You ignorant people conflate the protest with rioters and completely lose any credibility. Did they expel or just ask them to leave for security reasons? Do you not see how you spread division? You blame Trump but people like you are spreading division at every turn and cant see past your nose. Truly sad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reo Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 36 minutes ago, LongTimeFan said: 'in a fire during protests' is WRONG AND MISLEADING. You ignorant people conflate the protest with rioters and completely lose any credibility. Did they expel or just ask them to leave for security reasons? Do you not see how you spread division? You blame Trump but people like you are spreading division at every turn and cant see past your nose. Truly sad. They used tear gas and rubber bullets. https://politicalwire.com/2020/06/01/episcopal-bishop-denounces-trump/ They also did it 30mins before curfew which means they might've dispersed soon anyway since it was a peaceful protest. https://politicalwire.com/2020/06/01/the-most-chilling-aspect-of-trumps-crackdown/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 Spin it however you like. The fact is, Trump had the police force remove peaceful protesters and clergy using whatever means necessary just so he could get a photo op holding up a book he's never read. I didn't have a problem with him going into the bunker. Regardless who's in office or what anyone thinks about him personally, POTUS must be protected in any volatile and unpredictable situation, no matter what. But this whole photo op thing was an absolutely disastrous PR stunt that underscores his tone deafness with situational optics and his appalling lack of empathy for American citizens. There's no putting lipstick on that pig. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeFan Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 2 hours ago, reo said: They used tear gas and rubber bullets. https://politicalwire.com/2020/06/01/episcopal-bishop-denounces-trump/ They also did it 30mins before curfew which means they might've dispersed soon anyway since it was a peaceful protest. https://politicalwire.com/2020/06/01/the-most-chilling-aspect-of-trumps-crackdown/ These protesters were asked to move 3 times. Any president has the absolute right to have them moved just like when they block off streets for a presidential motorcade. If they wont moved when asked, you move them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WG53 Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 1 minute ago, LongTimeFan said: These protesters were asked to move 3 times. Any president has the absolute right to have them moved just like when they block off streets for a presidential motorcade. If they wont moved when asked, you move them. Stupid fucking bootlicker. You will make any and every excuse for that racist piece of shit coward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oilertattoo Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/reverend-says-she-was-tear-gassed-for-trump-bible-photo-op/ar-BB14UVWr?li=BBnbfcL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
begooode Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 2 hours ago, nine said: There's no putting lipstick on that pig. Trumpers: hold my beer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reo Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 42 minutes ago, LongTimeFan said: These protesters were asked to move 3 times. Any president has the absolute right to have them moved just like when they block off streets for a presidential motorcade. If they wont moved when asked, you move them. OMG they asked 3 times? A whole 3 times?? Then went to tear gas and rubber bullets. No surprise you support using tear gas on peaceful American citizens after only a few mins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
begooode Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 You have to dominate them! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OILERMAN Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 He’s making them look pretty stupid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreepingDeath Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 They won't even acknowledge that it happened. A boomer in-law commented on a 20-something in-law's post about this about how only god can question Trump's beliefs. Then she begged for people to stop posting divisive stuff. She's a kind lady, but obviously a delusional Republican that won't consider any other ideas that aren't given as the party line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 The assault on the peaceful protesters and disgusting photo op was denounced by the Archbishop. How does the conservative “religious” right explain this? Very unusual for an Archbishop to speak out like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMax Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 18 minutes ago, Omar said: The assault on the peaceful protesters and disgusting photo op was denounced by the Archbishop. How does the conservative “religious” right explain this? Very unusual for an Archbishop to speak out like that. That Archbishop is so obviously a never trumper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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