Here Is The Insane Video of Marine Vet Shot In Face At Occupy Oakland - The Orange Mane

Blart · 10-26-2011, 03:56 PM

Wonkette's summary:
http://wonkette.com/455260/here-is-t...nd#more-455260

Jesus H. Christ. First it’s a lot of BANG BANG BANG and screaming as tear gas fills the air followed by GRAPHIC (there, you’re warned if you’re at work) footage of former Marine Scott Olsen from Veterans for Peace being carried away by fellow protesters with blood covering his head after being hit in the face by some type of police projectile. The Contra Costa Times mentions “unconfirmed reports that flash-bang grenades and wood dowels were launched at protesters,” items that cops assume would, what… tickle the protesters if fired directly at their heads? No, the a-hole cops know exactly what they are doing, and the Guardian is now reporting that Olsen is currently in critical condition with a skull fracture. We’re glad you survived Iraq, Scott, and it’s unbelievably sad that we now have to hope you survive the Oakland Police Department.

Meanwhile, the San Jose Mercury News reports that the main library in Oakland decided to stay open in support as the protesters gathered there:

On Wednesday morning, library Director Carmen Martinez said the City had supported her decision to keep the library open.

In the early afternoon Tuesday, hours before the protest arrived at the library steps, City Administrator Deanna Santana called Martinez and asked how she wanted to handle the situation, Martinez said.

“I said that we are a symbol of civil society for a lot of groups, including this one, and the folks who protested against the libraries budget cuts, and we will remain open as along as service can be continued without disruption,” Martinez said. “Deanna said she understood and respected that.”

Police also called to ask if the library needed any help or backup, Martinez said, but she declined.

That’s cute, the police thought that the library needed protection from protesters. Evil corporate banks, libraries, whatever, same thing.

OccupyOakland is also reporting rumors that not all of the police are excited to participate in the OPD’s campaign to smash open the heads of people protesting for their crappy old economic justice, and that some are resigning in protest of last night’s brutal clash.

Blart · 10-26-2011, 03:59 PM

Here's how the Washington Post reported the violence:

Faced with endless photographic documentation of the insane violence of 500 riot cops against a group of protesters in Oakland, the Washington Post editors proved they are good Kaplan 1% corporate lackeys and choose this picture of … a riot cop petting a kitten. Not just any kitten, though. According to the Washington Post, the shameful excuse for a newspaper in the nation’s capital, it’s a kitten that was cruelly left there by the evil protesters. Hooray for the cops! Protesters hate kittens. And via Boots Riley, here’s what happens when the cops shoot tear gas canisters into crowds:

Chicano journalist Rubén Salazar was assassinated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department with a tear gas canister shot through his skull, back in 1970. He had been told by the cops that his coverage of the anti-war Chicano movement was too sympathetic, and he was killed at point blank range by a sheriff’s deputy who was never prosecuted.

ant1999e · 10-26-2011, 05:32 PM

Penal code 409. You guys just love using military vets don't you?

Bronx33 · 10-26-2011, 05:58 PM

So everybody went to a potential riot and it turned into a riot and their were injuries?

go figure.

Blart · 10-26-2011, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ant1999e

Penal code 409.

So the penalty for a violation (of practicing one's right to assembly) is a fractured skull? Who on earth would advocate severe injury or death for a misdemeanor ....

oh that's right, the new GOP.

http://reason.com/blog/2011/10/17/ca...xecution-for-a

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You guys just love using military vets don't you?

#OWS is using our nation's servicemen, putting them in the line of fire without caring for their lives, all because they're greedy and want more government handouts!

Oh wait.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/brianwin...anies-move-in/

** Every link in this post is to a conservative Koch-funded source, hope you enjoy my effort.

NUB · 10-26-2011, 06:58 PM

I'm more disturbed by the man who decided to throw a flashbang on a guy who was very clearly harmed.

Fedaykin · 10-26-2011, 07:16 PM

Irregardless of how things got to the point of the guy on the ground with a skull fracture, there was absolutely no reason to toss a flash bang (while his fellow officers stand around casually) into the group of people trying to aid him. Clearly a criminal misuse of force.

That officer should be removed from active duty, immediately, pending a criminal investigation.

Blart · 10-26-2011, 07:26 PM

Judging from the other video, I'm pretty sure the injured protestor on the ground getting flashbanged is Scott Olsen.

cutthemdown · 10-26-2011, 07:33 PM

That is pretty heavy handed. Wondering though what cities should do? just let people do anarchy downtown under the name of a protest? The citizens who don't want to protest have a right to unfettered access to city halls, banks, parks, and all that type stuff.

Still all its going to take now if for a protester to toss one of those grenades back, or bring a weapon and shoot at cops, for this whole thing to blow up. Very volatile situation.

Here in LA the park they are camped in is basically a squalid liberal poop pit. At some point they have to disperse and let the cities clean up.

ant1999e · 10-26-2011, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by NUB

I'm more disturbed by the man who decided to throw a flashbang on a guy who was very clearly harmed.

I can agree with that.

baja · 10-26-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Fedaykin

Irregardless of how things got to the point of the guy on the ground with a skull fracture, there was absolutely no reason to toss a flash bang (while his fellow officers stand around casually) into the group of people trying to aid him. Clearly a criminal misuse of force.

That officer should be removed from active duty, immediately, pending a criminal investigation.

This is going to lead to Martial law law exactly as planned for years ago.

ant1999e · 10-26-2011, 08:24 PM

If they were aiming at people I would admit it would be excessive but if it was just bad luck then that's the chance you take when you refusing to follow the directions of law enforcement.

Retire #30!!! · 10-26-2011, 08:30 PM

Damn cops I bet they framed a black guy for a crime and raped an innocent soccer mom while firing tear gas on these innocent peaceful protestors. I mean it's nothing but peace and love and screw the rich people right? PIGS

Let me ask you something, why do they need 500 police officers to monitor this? There are no trouble makers right?

Spider · 10-26-2011, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ant1999e

Penal code 409. You guys just love using military vets don't you?

I honestly believed you would be upset over a fellow vet being treated that way,then over someones politics..

ant1999e · 10-26-2011, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Spider

I honestly believed you would be upset over a fellow vet being treated that way,then over someones politics..

A fellow AMERICAN. His veteran status is being used for politics. What does bother me is when liberals want to cut defense spending which directly affects veterans and active duty members benefits.

Please see post #11.

Spider · 10-26-2011, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ant1999e

A fellow AMERICAN. His veteran status is being used for politics. What does bother me is when liberals want to cut defense spending which directly affects veterans and active duty members benefits.

Please see post #11.

Knock it off , that has nothing to do with this ..... take that drama else where

Spider · 10-26-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Retire #30!!!

Damn cops I bet they framed a black guy for a crime and raped an innocent soccer mom while firing tear gas on these innocent peaceful protestors. I mean it's nothing but peace and love and screw the rich people right? PIGS

Let me ask you something, why do they need 500 police officers to monitor this? There are no trouble makers right?

yeah poor picked on cop , that dumb ass marine should have ducked huh you ****ing retard

El Jué · 10-26-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by baja

This is going to lead to marshal law exactly as planned for years ago.

Only if they bring in the marshals.

Spider · 10-26-2011, 09:04 PM

strait up ante1999 you dont care cause the guy was fighing for Liberal cause huh ... It doesnt matter that he was a marine that served his country , his politics are all wrong so no big deal , lets blast the left for using his politics .... right ?

ant1999e · 10-26-2011, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Spider

yeah poor picked on cop , that dumb ass marine should have ducked huh you ****ing retard

Like I said earlier, if the cops were aiming for people they were wrong. If he got hit due to bad luck, well that's the change you take when you ignore orders from law enforcement.

Spider · 10-26-2011, 09:07 PM

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Olsen is currently in critical condition with a skull fracture. We’re glad you survived Iraq, Scott, and it’s unbelievably sad that we now have to hope you survive the Oakland Police Department.

I mean who on the right cares , his politics are all wrong , **** him and his service for joining the left ...... you bedwettin ****ers should be ashamed

Spider · 10-26-2011, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ant1999e

Like I said earlier, if the cops were aiming for people they were wrong. If he got hit due to bad luck, well that's the change you take when you ignore orders from law enforcement.

yeah bad luck .. stupid ****ing lib huh

ant1999e · 10-26-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Spider

strait up ante1999 you dont care cause the guy was fighing for Liberal cause huh ... It doesnt matter that he was a marine that served his country , his politics are all wrong so no big deal , lets blast the left for using his politics .... right ?

I think it's bullshyt that liberals will bash the military and want to make cuts in their benefits every day but when they can use them to their advantage they're all about it.
Why is it that when Bush was pres we had a body count from the wars daily but now that Obama is pres we don't hear shyt Did you libs stop caring because you couldn't use it to your political advantage? Military members didn't stop dying.
You're right spider, it doesn't matter that he was a MARINE that served his country. It matters because he's an American CITIZEN. That's my point. Stop using the military for your politics.

El Jué · 10-26-2011, 09:16 PM

What can we say, Spider? For some reason we righties distrust almost everything government does except when it shoots at people.Then all of a sudden we're pretty much fine with it.

Spider · 10-26-2011, 09:18 PM

[QUOTE=ant1999e;3346189]I think it's bullshyt that liberals will bash the military and want to make cuts in their benefits every day but when they can use them to their advantage they're all about it. [quote] and just what i nthe **** does this have ot do with that Marine ?

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Why is it that when Bush was pres we had a body count from the wars daily but now that Obama is pres we don't hear shyt Did you libs stop caring because you couldn't use it to your political advantage? Military members didn't stop dying.

Again what doess this have to do this case ?

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You're right spider, it doesn't matter that he was a MARINE that served his country. It matters because he's an American CITIZEN. That's my point. Stop using the military for your politics.

Just where in the **** have I used my politics ? my point is you of all people should be lit up Pissed ...........

10-26-2011, 07:16 PM	#7
Fedaykin Ring of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,839 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Irregardless of how things got to the point of the guy on the ground with a skull fracture, there was absolutely no reason to toss a flash bang (while his fellow officers stand around casually) into the group of people trying to aid him. Clearly a criminal misuse of force. That officer should be removed from active duty, immediately, pending a criminal investigation. Last edited by Fedaykin; 10-26-2011 at 07:19 PM..

10-26-2011, 07:26 PM	#8
Blart I'm gay for the Broncos! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,588 Adopt-a-Bronco: All @ same time	Judging from the other video, I'm pretty sure the injured protestor on the ground getting flashbanged is Scott Olsen. Last edited by Blart; 10-26-2011 at 07:29 PM..

10-26-2011, 09:04 PM	#19
Spider Mr Diplomacy I survived Tebow Mania at the Mane Join Date: May 2001 Location: Elway was just an arm =MacGruder Posts: 84,438 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	strait up ante1999 you dont care cause the guy was fighing for Liberal cause huh ... It doesnt matter that he was a marine that served his country , his politics are all wrong so no big deal , lets blast the left for using his politics .... right ? Last edited by Spider; 10-26-2011 at 09:05 PM.. Reason: stupid smart phone keyboard

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10-26-2011, 03:56 PM	#1
Blart I'm gay for the Broncos! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,588 Adopt-a-Bronco: All @ same time	Here Is The Insane Video of Marine Vet Shot In Face At Occupy Oakland Wonkette's summary: http://wonkette.com/455260/here-is-t...nd#more-455260 Jesus H. Christ. First it’s a lot of BANG BANG BANG and screaming as tear gas fills the air followed by GRAPHIC (there, you’re warned if you’re at work) footage of former Marine Scott Olsen from Veterans for Peace being carried away by fellow protesters with blood covering his head after being hit in the face by some type of police projectile. The Contra Costa Times mentions “unconfirmed reports that flash-bang grenades and wood dowels were launched at protesters,” items that cops assume would, what… tickle the protesters if fired directly at their heads? No, the a-hole cops know exactly what they are doing, and the Guardian is now reporting that Olsen is currently in critical condition with a skull fracture. We’re glad you survived Iraq, Scott, and it’s unbelievably sad that we now have to hope you survive the Oakland Police Department. Meanwhile, the San Jose Mercury News reports that the main library in Oakland decided to stay open in support as the protesters gathered there: On Wednesday morning, library Director Carmen Martinez said the City had supported her decision to keep the library open. In the early afternoon Tuesday, hours before the protest arrived at the library steps, City Administrator Deanna Santana called Martinez and asked how she wanted to handle the situation, Martinez said. “I said that we are a symbol of civil society for a lot of groups, including this one, and the folks who protested against the libraries budget cuts, and we will remain open as along as service can be continued without disruption,” Martinez said. “Deanna said she understood and respected that.” Police also called to ask if the library needed any help or backup, Martinez said, but she declined. That’s cute, the police thought that the library needed protection from protesters. Evil corporate banks, libraries, whatever, same thing. OccupyOakland is also reporting rumors that not all of the police are excited to participate in the OPD’s campaign to smash open the heads of people protesting for their crappy old economic justice, and that some are resigning in protest of last night’s brutal clash.

10-26-2011, 03:59 PM	#2
Blart I'm gay for the Broncos! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,588 Adopt-a-Bronco: All @ same time	Here's how the Washington Post reported the violence: Faced with endless photographic documentation of the insane violence of 500 riot cops against a group of protesters in Oakland, the Washington Post editors proved they are good Kaplan 1% corporate lackeys and choose this picture of … a riot cop petting a kitten. Not just any kitten, though. According to the Washington Post, the shameful excuse for a newspaper in the nation’s capital, it’s a kitten that was cruelly left there by the evil protesters. Hooray for the cops! Protesters hate kittens. And via Boots Riley, here’s what happens when the cops shoot tear gas canisters into crowds: Chicano journalist Rubén Salazar was assassinated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department with a tear gas canister shot through his skull, back in 1970. He had been told by the cops that his coverage of the anti-war Chicano movement was too sympathetic, and he was killed at point blank range by a sheriff’s deputy who was never prosecuted.

10-26-2011, 05:32 PM	#3
ant1999e Ring of Famer WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE??? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: BFE Posts: 5,984 Adopt-a-Bronco: Money Ball	Penal code 409. You guys just love using military vets don't you?

10-26-2011, 05:58 PM	#4
Bronx33 lets go partner Rumpson Rocks Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colo Posts: 41,221 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	So everybody went to a potential riot and it turned into a riot and their were injuries? go figure.

10-26-2011, 06:58 PM	#6
NUB Just Crafted New to the Forum Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,448 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	I'm more disturbed by the man who decided to throw a flashbang on a guy who was very clearly harmed.

10-26-2011, 07:33 PM	#9
cutthemdown A verbis ad verbera Zimm to HOF Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Beach Posts: 32,528	That is pretty heavy handed. Wondering though what cities should do? just let people do anarchy downtown under the name of a protest? The citizens who don't want to protest have a right to unfettered access to city halls, banks, parks, and all that type stuff. Still all its going to take now if for a protester to toss one of those grenades back, or bring a weapon and shoot at cops, for this whole thing to blow up. Very volatile situation. Here in LA the park they are camped in is basically a squalid liberal poop pit. At some point they have to disperse and let the cities clean up.

10-26-2011, 08:24 PM	#12
ant1999e Ring of Famer WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE??? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: BFE Posts: 5,984 Adopt-a-Bronco: Money Ball	If they were aiming at people I would admit it would be excessive but if it was just bad luck then that's the chance you take when you refusing to follow the directions of law enforcement.

10-26-2011, 08:30 PM	#13
Retire #30!!! TD for HOF Stay Classy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 79 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eric Decker	Damn cops I bet they framed a black guy for a crime and raped an innocent soccer mom while firing tear gas on these innocent peaceful protestors. I mean it's nothing but peace and love and screw the rich people right? PIGS Let me ask you something, why do they need 500 police officers to monitor this? There are no trouble makers right?

10-26-2011, 09:16 PM	#24
El Jué Somewhat disillusioned Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 302 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gene Mingo	What can we say, Spider? For some reason we righties distrust almost everything government does except when it shoots at people.Then all of a sudden we're pretty much fine with it.