I had mentioned how free speech and dissent via Twitter is only approved of by the US government when it happens in other countries in a previous post. This video by YouTuber “YaBasta5000″ has illustrated that idea clearly for those of us who don’t “get it” until we see a video. I am glad to...
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Criminal Use of Twitter?!
I really want to be able to get away from writing about the G20, but every time I look there is another ridiculous story to share. This time, the “Authorities” have arrested a guy for tweeting things he heard on the police scanner. When demonstrators in Iran used Twitter and other social networks to communicate,...
Yet Another G20 Video
G20 Pittsburgh Protests – Innocent Bystanders Trapped, Attacked w/ Batons, Rubber Bullets Tear Gas
G20 Pittsburgh Protests – Innocent Bystanders Trapped, Attacked w/ Batons, Rubber Bullets Tear Gas Yes, I know I have been posting a ridiculous number of G20 videos, but this one is a compilation of very good footage. Please send this to anyone you can because outside of Oakland, way too many people don’t know, or...
G20 Arrests – Not Just for Anarchists Anymore
If you have been just a casual observer of what has been happening in Pittsburgh since the G20 came to town, you probably are under the impression that the police did a fine job of protecting the citizens from massive waves of black clad, poo-flinging maniacs called anarchists. After all, that is what the...
Pittsburgh G20 Police Pose for Picture with Arrested Student
I can’t imagine why they thought it was a good idea to pose for a photo with this kid they arrested, but the police posed for a picture with their catch – in public.
Lots o’ Cops at G20 Pittsburgh (video)
Still uploading videos from Friday, September 24th: Thousands of police officers from many jurisdictions lined the streets of Pittsburgh during Friday’s “People’s March” organized by the Thomas Merton Center. There were police from all over the country, national guard, secret service… No incidents occurred during this march, even when it got to Pittsburgh’s North Side where...
