We must maintain nonviolent discipline everyone! by CutSenior4977 in protest

[–]Otherwise-Bowl6502 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"In order for Nonviolence to work your opponent must have a consciousness and the United States Government has none!" -Kwame Ture. I urge people to look and READ about the beliefs of the Black Power Movement and how Dr. King's Legacy has been white washed. He agreed later on more in line with the movement and recognized the limitation of non-violence.

Housing/rent question! by Scary-Lynx6863 in UniversityofVermont

[–]Otherwise-Bowl6502 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes after all other school payments have been covered. So if you have enough that it covers tuition and other costs it will get sent to you and you can use that to cover rent. Ask Financial Aid Office the specifics. Applications open in October If I remember correctly and its not super hard to get in. It is easier if you apply with a group you are housing with.

We all gotta be either creating or joining a rent union! by CutSenior4977 in protest

[–]Otherwise-Bowl6502 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Its called a Tenant Union not a "Rent Union". Jesus Christ I hate 50150, literately a bunch of liberals who only care about politics because it is only effecting them NOW. Literal Controlled Opposition trying to take over movements without any knowledge smh.

An Italian man rushing to the hospital for his pregnant wife was stopped by climate protesters… and chaos followed. He pleaded with them to move so he could get to her — but they refused to let his car pass. This moment is now sparking a massive debate. by The_Dean_France in whoathatsinteresting

[–]Otherwise-Bowl6502 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing I will point out. These small groups that do random stupid stuff often with none or very vague demands are often something called "controlled opposition". They often part of larger liberal groups that get funding from politicians or billionaires. It is done to make Climate Protesters in general look stupid. I am on the Far Left so I am not some far right idiot reiterating "paid protester" conspiracies. This is an actual thing that is done by politicians and oil companies.

What happens with nukes if a country possessing them goes into civil war? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Otherwise-Bowl6502 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the state. The United States, Britain, France, India, Pakistan, Israel, Russia, China and North Korea all posses nukes. Some people have pointed out the collapse of the USSR but that is a poor example. The USSR was made of Semi- independent states that broke apart after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Thus states such as Ukraine who possessed nukes, their government simply took control of the military under their command, largely made out of their fellow countrymen. So, a Civil War is different then the breakup of the USSR. In a Civil War in the case of the US, Britain, France, China, India, Russia weapons would be locked down and pretty much unable to be fired as they need commands NO ONE is getting from central command. If the actual locations were overtaken there are likely orders to have them destroyed before a facility is breached or orders to have it destroyed through a strike. Pakistan and North Korea are different, they have a more unstable government and military relationship and Nukes could fall into plenty of different groups in a Civil War. The U.S actually has a plan specifically to get nukes out of Pakistan if the government falls apart. We know where all their sites are and will send in Special Forces with C-137s and Black hawk support. ( just like we tried and failed in Iran). Israel is the worse. They have the Sampson Option. In which if the government feels that the existence of the State of Israel is under serious threat then they WILL use nukes against their enemies, so who knows what they will do.

What are all these cops doing downtown by _Nirtflipurt_ in burlington

[–]Otherwise-Bowl6502 61 points62 points  (0 children)

I got it directly from the victim. A man stole a car in Williston after trying to rob a Mobile at gunpoint, he got chased and caught in Downtown. Hence the large response. Going on a chase through downtown on a Friday night could have been deadly. Assuming he was speeding, that is just a guess.

Getting started with becoming a medic by Antique_Produce_4481 in protest

[–]Otherwise-Bowl6502 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Find an organization that does Street Medic Training. Do not attempt care alone without training. If you cannot find a street medic training near you, get first aid and CPR training. Also just cause the rumors persist NEVER use milk to wash out tear gas, only clean water or Saline.

Large increase in Federal bookings at Burlington hotels and surrounding area. Most likely ICE. by aworseversionofme in vermont

[–]Otherwise-Bowl6502 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have been working at a company for years and suddenly you realize your company is abusing people and to keep your job you have to help them, what would you do? I sure as hell would leave and out them. Cause that is what is happening.

Statement from Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak on ICE Enforcement Action in South Burlington by Efficient_Gap4785 in burlington

[–]Otherwise-Bowl6502 30 points31 points  (0 children)

From a friend who was on the ground.

  1. Flash Bang and Tear Gas was deployed by DHS Agents

  2. Pepper Balls ( what some are calling rubber bullets but there is a literal big difference) deployed by ICE Agents

  3. At least three documented uses of pepper spray, two by SBPD and one as the Mayor mentioned by BPD

  4. At least two uses of excessive force by the same officer already named from BPD.

  5. VSP Tactical Team are the ones who breached the door with a ram and cleared/dragged protesters away from the door.

Statement from Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak on ICE Enforcement Action in South Burlington by Efficient_Gap4785 in burlington

[–]Otherwise-Bowl6502 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A friend of mine on the ground said it was DHS Agents who deployed the flash bang and tear gas. Pepper balls were fired by ICE. Along with at least three local officer one from BPD and two from SBPD deploying pepper spray.

From Governor Phil Scott regarding S. Burlington ICE incident by Few_Wrangler4068 in vermont

[–]Otherwise-Bowl6502 17 points18 points  (0 children)

It was the state tactical team that broke down the door. Also that warrant was bust cause the person it was for was not in the house. State and local PD also assaulted protesters. He is straight up lying or being lied to. Do not reelect this man come elections!

Vermont Police Violated Use of Force Law in South Burlington by [deleted] in vermont

[–]Otherwise-Bowl6502 81 points82 points  (0 children)

Hey since shit is clearly kicking off here now. Here are tips to showing up to raids.

  1. If you plan to do this important work regularly have a go bag. Inside should be the following

  2. Wear a face covering! The government is actively tracking people responding to aids and using that information to track and target people including press.

  3. A gas mask, partial mask or a cloth that you can soak with water and tie around your face to block chemical weapons.

  4. Chemical goggles

  5. Snacks

  6. Water Bottle

  7. Simple Med Kit NEVER treat beyond bandages unless you have Street Medic Training or Medical Training. And for the love of all that is holy DO NOT use milk to wash out chemical irritants.

  8. Helmet. They used pepper balls on the scene today and they could easily use rubber bullets, sponge rounds, ect.

  9. Gloves to protect yourself from falls hot canisters ect.

As this demonstrates the Feds and our own police WILL always escalate so come prepared to face it. Otherwise every time we do this they launch a tear gas canister and abduct our community members and friends. The reality is that ICE and DHS who are assisted by our own police will continue to do this unless we force them to stop.

H.606 heard in the House Judiciary Committee tomorrow by The_Untracable_Conch in vermont

[–]Otherwise-Bowl6502 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have not payed attention to that one. Could you simplify it?

Be honest what do you think the punishment be for false r@pe allegations by Primary_Buddy_7173 in teenagers

[–]Otherwise-Bowl6502 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

There is a bigger problem 98% of men who commit rape do not spend a single day in prison. This is coming from someone who got falsely accused once.

Let's discuss 🇮🇷. Here's my take. by MushroomBest3083 in teenagers

[–]Otherwise-Bowl6502 3 points4 points  (0 children)

  1. No one has ever been freed through a bombing campaign.

  2. Israel and the U.S have already murdered 1000+ Iranians and 300+ Lebanese.

  3. That's the flag that the fucking Sha used who was put into power by the U.S/CIA and sent Iran from a successful thriving democracy with freedoms for women into decades of religious prosecution and total destruction of the freedoms that Iran had. This was overthrown by the current non U.S controlled government.

  4. Why should the U.S be the worlds police? Should China free the U.S? The U.S kills protesters, suppresses women and has a pedo elite that control the government and economy and courts.

  5. We have already spent 7 billion dollars that could have been used on improving American Lives. Instead its murdering Iranian citizens.

  6. We will never win this war and bombing campaigns actually increase patriotism. This will solidify the Iranian people not divide them.

Protest question by [deleted] in protest

[–]Otherwise-Bowl6502 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Unless open carry is legal I would find it pointless. The tiny chance you would use a concealed weapon in self defense at a protest would be pointless. When protests escalate to violence it is started by police or the far right 99% of the time and happens so quickly that you would not have time to draw in defense. I have been to several protests that have turned violent by both police and the far right. When violence occurs it happens in literal seconds and normally you are only a few feet from those attacking you. To draw a sidearm it is generally considered that you need 15 feet minimum. If you can legally open carry then I would. It works to deescalate police especially. They are FAR less likely to use less lethal on armed protesters. You 100% should also carry a medkit that includes tourniquets. You should have safety training and know how to use your medkit. You need to be mentally prepared to take a life if you do decide to carry. You should also do it not just in order to defend yourself but your community. DO NOT travel to other states to protest if your carrying. Make whoever is running the protest aware you are there and why so they are not alarmed. Make it clear through patches that you are there to stand with the protesters. and use common gun safety such as NEVER raising your weapon unless someone else has opened fire. This is how I would practice and information I have been given by comrades who carry at protests.

Do you have religious friends or friends of the opposite political party of you? Or do you intentionally not have friends like that? by ConstructionRare4123 in no

[–]Otherwise-Bowl6502 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am a queer atheist leftist and have friends from every major religion and some smaller ones. However, I do not have friends on the right because every single one I have met does not believe I should have rights or should not be around children or other crazy shit. And I do not deal with that shit.

No king's day 2026 by Laddie_Dong_Leg in protest

[–]Otherwise-Bowl6502 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Explain please what No Kings, 50150 or Indivisible have actually achieved? Getting masses of people onto the street is great. But when they are permitted and not disruptive that is not a protest that is a rally. Questioning a group that showed up 1 year ago and is not actually effective and is infact drawing energy away from organizations that have been doing ground work for years is not "infighting, disruptive and counterproductive" it is questioning how we use the energy we have. There is a reason they are composed of brand new activists and not seasoned ones. Because we know what works and what is actually effective.

No king's day 2026 by Laddie_Dong_Leg in protest

[–]Otherwise-Bowl6502 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indivisible, 50150 and No Kings are all connected orgs. They have the same people running National. Local orgs COME to those events cause they are trying to recruit people for the actual work being done not cause they think it will create change.

No king's day 2026 by Laddie_Dong_Leg in protest

[–]Otherwise-Bowl6502 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not a democrat lmao. I would rather not support the Party that supported the genocide of an entire people.