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Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by Dikebuka: 1:07pm On Aug 27, 2020
DexterousOne:
Three things

One I dont listen to CNN...
Those guys are becoming jokers

CNN, MSNBC and FOX NEWS

What is common to these three outlets is that they are becoming useless and propaganda machines...


Second...
I agree with you that looting and all that is wrong

But it was captured ON TAPE that those who instigated the riots are undercover cops (who acted on his own accord btw, wanting to cause trouble) and other white supremacists

These three useless aforementioned networks did not cover the story
It's as if they have their own agenda, I dont know


Those who loot and burn do not represent all protestors
The right wing media trying to paint all protesters as looters and destructive elements are lying and mischievous

Those who looted should be caught, arrested and dealt with
No prejudice

And Three

Trump is a racist
His antecedents scream racist
His present screams racist

And even the RNC they are currently having scream racist and fascism too
There are protester which are majorly the people that protest in the daytime but the ones at night are majorly rioters and looters

Every part have the liberal and extremist, both RNC and DNC but the manner in which DNC is supporting violence is alarming.

Trump and Biden might be racist but the lesser evil here is Trump, because Biden was part of the committee that created a bill that affects black people in U.S. till day.
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by Neimar: 1:09pm On Aug 27, 2020
Rebuke:
Good move. I watched the video trembling and wondering how human can be this dangerous.

Despite people shouting and screaming don't do it!
The police went ahead and shot at the guy at a very close range, not just once but 7 good times, right in the front of people, probably his family members, habba!

Just imagine the pain the guy felt before dying codly; the pain and trauma those watching him shot at - will feel.
He is not dead
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by sorepco(m): 1:14pm On Aug 27, 2020
He is not yet dead mate....
TheSERAPH:
Nice. But this won't actually wake Jacob Blake from death. Life is a one time opportunity once that opportunity is lost through death, then comes Judgement. No one knows the time when death will come. The more reason you must follow JESUS, because in him is eternal life. Accept JESUS today, tomorrow might be too late
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by SexytorresE(f): 1:35pm On Aug 27, 2020
As I was reading ,I got the point after reading 1-10 lines. I gave up reading , I hate epistles . Rip sweet dude cry
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by CAPSLOCKED: 1:35pm On Aug 27, 2020
swiz123:
A police man who shoots a suspect walking away at the back has committed a first degree murder by law
I WILL BLAME THIS BLACK MAN AGAIN LIKE I ALWAYS DO. I DON'T KNOW IF WE'RE ALL MAD AS BLACKS BUT THERE'S NOWHERE IN THE WORLD YOU WILL WALK FREE IF YOU BEHAVE LIKE SOME OF THESE MEN THAT ARE BEING KILLED IN THE US, WHERE EVERYBODY IS SCARED FOR THEIR LIVES.

BLACK MAN, YOU'RE IN AMERICA WHERE THE POLICE DOESN'T EXIST TO MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER, BUT TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF CITIZENS. A DAY WITHOUT PULLING THE TRIGGER IS A WASTED DAY FOR AN AMERICAN POLICE OFFICER AND THIS IS A CLEAR FACT SEEING THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE THAT ARE SHOT OR BEAT UP BY POLICE EVERYDAY IRRESPECTIVE OF RACE.

ALMOST EVERYBODY HAS A GUN IN THAT COUNTRY. IF I WERE A POLICE OFFICER AND I RECOGNIZE A WANTED PERSON, I CONTINUE TO ASK HIM TO STOP MOVING BUT HE REACHES FOR HIS CAR OR POCKETS, I'LL SHOOT. IT'S THAT SIMPLE.
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by CAPSLOCKED: 1:40pm On Aug 27, 2020
SexytorresE:
As I was reading ,I got the point after reading 1-10 lines. I gave up reading , I hate epistles . Rip sweet dude cry
WE CAN AGREE THAT OUR DEEP HATRED FOR SO CALLED EPISTLES IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR LACK OF KNOWLEDGE IN THIS PART OF THE WORLD.
IT'S A SHAME THAT SOME OF US EVEN SHAMELESSLY ADMIT OUR HATRED FOR "READING", AND OUR LOVE FOR "NOT KNOWING".
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by SexytorresE(f): 1:42pm On Aug 27, 2020
CAPSLOCKED:
WE CAN AGREE THAT OUR DEEP HATRED FOR SO CALLED EPISTLES IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR LACK OF KNOWLEDGE IN THIS PART OF THE WORLD.
IT'S A SHAME THAT SOME OF US EVEN SHAMELESSLY ADMIT OUR HATRED FOR "READING", AND OUR LOVE FOR "NOT KNOWING".
I knw stories that I read no matter how long it is. I said I got the gist when I read 1-10lines . I’m not dumb, it means I’m a fast learner and easily understand something , pls don’t implicate me huh
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by Ajsmart(m): 1:49pm On Aug 27, 2020
Yup. Yet, the average Nigerian would maim, disrespect or kill his brother to gain a white man’s favor due to inferiority complex.

emmabest2000:
majority of white people hates black people
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by Ayobami7(m): 1:54pm On Aug 27, 2020
na wa ooo
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by swiz123(m): 2:00pm On Aug 27, 2020
CAPSLOCKED:
I WILL BLAME THIS BLACK MAN AGAIN LIKE I ALWAYS DO. I DON'T KNOW IF WE'RE ALL MAD AS BLACKS BUT THERE'S NOWHERE IN THE WORLD YOU WILL WALK FREE IF YOU BEHAVE LIKE SOME OF THESE MEN THAT ARE BEING KILLED IN THE US, WHERE EVERYBODY IS SCARED FOR THEIR LIVES.

BLACK MAN, YOU'RE IN AMERICA WHERE THE POLICE DOESN'T EXIST TO MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER, BUT TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF CITIZENS. A DAY WITHOUT PULLING THE TRIGGER IS A WASTED DAY FOR AN AMERICAN POLICE OFFICER AND THIS IS A CLEAR FACT SEEING THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE THAT ARE SHOT OR BEAT UP BY POLICE EVERYDAY IRRESPECTIVE OF RACE.

ALMOST EVERYBODY HAS A GUN IN THAT COUNTRY. IF I WERE A POLICE OFFICER AND I RECOGNIZE A WANTED PERSON, I CONTINUE TO ASK HIM TO STOP MOVING BUT HE REACHES FOR HIS CAR OR POCKETS, I'LL SHOOT. IT'S THAT SIMPLE.
This is the most ridiculous thing i've read on NL.

You believe white police kill irrespective of race? Like you facking believe a white policeman would shoot a native white man (first class citizen) just to reduce population?.
Well, you need to broaden your mind Mr.

As for your last paragraph, you spoke like one with a kindergarten knowledge of how the force operates. How can you shoot someone whom posses no immediate threat?? like seriously?

A suspect is walking away (not running) from you and instead of firing a warning shot, you shoot him 7 times at the back. You wouldn't want to be a black policemen tried for such gruesome murder of a white first class citizen.

You also wouldn't want to be tried for shooting a first class citizen at the back who reached for his pocket and ended up pulling out his ID card.

Shooting them 7 times will only quicken your journey to the hang man
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by Vacora(m): 2:11pm On Aug 27, 2020
“ People are really creative when it comes to ducking responsibility “

Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by lykwhoishe: 2:15pm On Aug 27, 2020
Patrioticman007:
These lynching of blacks must stop
Strange Fruit
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by collum(m): 2:37pm On Aug 27, 2020
proeast:
What do you have to say about the killing of civilians in Enugu by the Nigerian army? Is there any difference between this incident in the United States and that tragedy that occurred in Enugu? Or is it only American Black lives that matter??
the igbos are my brother and sister, I was one of those persons who have always condemned evil done to the Biafra because I am a Biafra. only time it will take, we will celebrate..
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by Seunpaul01(m): 3:31pm On Aug 27, 2020
Alberta123:
I wonder why blacks are always aggressive knowing the history of the trigger happy white police.

The guy shot had a knife in his hand before attempting to get something in his car before been shot at the back after been ordered to stop .

The police man will be let go as he can claim self defense.


It's just a pity he lost his life over nothing.

Fucking listen to instructions from people with gun

How hard is that.

The police man is a psycho though. Shot him 7 times from the back.
Only sensible nairalander.

If the guy had obeyed police instructions, he would still be fully healthy now.

A normal person with no criminal mindset and no history of criminality, would fear the police. Simple instructions was given to him, drop the knife and raise up your hands. He refused, scuffled with them as if they look like his niggas. And still ignore all their actions walking straight to his car.

So good his parents did not support the violence cause be the stupidity of their son.

Although, the police also went to far with the gunshots but if he had obeyed in the first place the police wouldn't have think otherwise.
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by Seunpaul01(m): 3:36pm On Aug 27, 2020
SexytorresE:
As I was reading ,I got the point after reading 1-10 lines. I gave up reading , I hate epistles . Rip sweet dude cry
And because don't read you remain ignorant of the guy existence.

The dude is still alive, he just sustained back injury which could hinder him to ever walk again.
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by SexytorresE(f): 4:03pm On Aug 27, 2020
Lol why so pained pls ?
Seunpaul01:
And because don't read you remain ignorant of the guy existence.

The dude is still alive, he just sustained back injury which could hinder him to ever walk again.
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by SexytorresE(f): 4:07pm On Aug 27, 2020
swiz123:
This is the most ridiculous thing i've read on NL.

You believe white police kill irrespective of race? Like you facking believe a white policeman would shoot a native white man (first class citizen) just to reduce population?.
Well, you need to broaden your mind Mr.

As for your last paragraph, you spoke like one with a kindergarten knowledge of how the force operates. How can you shoot someone whom posses no immediate threat?? like seriously?

A suspect is walking away (not running) from you and instead of firing a warning shot, you shoot him 7 times at the back. You wouldn't want to be a black policemen tried for such gruesome murder of a white first class citizen.

You also wouldn't want to be tried for shooting a first class citizen at the back who reached for his pocket and ended up pulling out his ID card.

Shooting them 7 times will only quicken your journey to the hang man
the dude tire me with his comment and opinion . I thought he was making sense at some point , but I was disappointed at the end, despite his epistle still no point huh Such guy can’t be a Nigeria police else he will kill us all
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by Nobody: 4:46pm On Aug 27, 2020
Chii59:
Do you shoot someone 7 times in the back to stop them? How about shooting his legs once?
shoot his leg and he will turn around and blow your head off. USA is not like Nigeria, their citizens have legal rights to carry guns. Being a police in USA is the most dangerous legal job in the world. You don't know who is carrying a gun or not.
By the way the guy is a criminal, he has arrest warrant, he was holding a knife, he just stole a woman's vehicle keys. The police tried to stun him with tazers but he broke free, he was reaching into the vehicle there's no way for the police to tell if he was reaching for a gun or not. That police will not even be charged at all. Black Americans are too foolish with their gangster mentality.
By the way the guy is not dead.

In America, you have every right to shoot someone if you can prove it was self defence
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by Nobody: 4:51pm On Aug 27, 2020
Nuel4:
shoot his leg and he will turn around and blow your head off. USA is not like Nigeria, their citizens have legal rights to carry guns. Being a police in USA is the most dangerous legal job in the world. You don't know who is carrying a gun or not.
By the way the guy is a criminal, he has arrest warrant, he was holding a knife, he just stole a woman's vehicle keys. The police tried to stun him with tazers but he broke free, he was reaching into the vehicle there's no way for the police to tell if he was reaching for a gun or not. That police will not even be charged at all. Black Americans are too foolish with their gangster mentality.
By the way the guy is not dead.

In America, you have every right to shoot someone if you can prove it was self defence
Bullshit.
Anyone shooting anyone 7 times had the intent on killing him. Period.
Come back to argue when it happens to your loved one.
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by Nobody: 5:03pm On Aug 27, 2020
swiz123:
This is the most ridiculous thing i've read on NL.

You believe white police kill irrespective of race? Like you facking believe a white policeman would shoot a native white man (first class citizen) just to reduce population?.
Well, you need to broaden your mind Mr.

As for your last paragraph, you spoke like one with a kindergarten knowledge of how the force operates. How can you shoot someone whom posses no immediate threat?? like seriously?

A suspect is walking away (not running) from you and instead of firing a warning shot, you shoot him 7 times at the back. You wouldn't want to be a black policemen tried for such gruesome murder of a white first class citizen.

You also wouldn't want to be tried for shooting a first class citizen at the back who reached for his pocket and ended up pulling out his ID card.

Shooting them 7 times will only quicken your journey to the hang man
a white teenager shot 3 white men yesterday 2 died. In USA they all have guns, they have right to use it if they can prove it is self defence. If I were that police, I'd shoot that guy too. He shot him multiple times because the guy was most probably on drugs because tazers didn't work on him.
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by Nobody: 5:04pm On Aug 27, 2020
Chii59:
Bullshit.
Anyone shooting anyone 7 times had the intent on killing him. Period.
Come back to argue when it happens to your loved one.
if I were the police I would have shot the criminal too. It was self defence. The police will not even be charged and all you can do about it is scream at your phone
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by logon599: 5:27pm On Aug 27, 2020
Oluwademilade:
Let me even shock you further. Ahmadou Diallo was shot at 41 times cos the officers taught he was reaching for his gun.

Investigations later revealed he wanted to draw his wallet and when the officers opened fire, he started running away. 19 out of the 41 shots hit him.

Non of the officers was convicted of any wrong doing, in fact one got promoted to sergeant a year later.

How can you put 19 bullets in a man running away from you. Even if he has a weapon, he didn't fire a shot.

Wyclef sang the song "Diallo" in his honor.

May God protect us from these demons.

Hope Justice is served
It's just well my brother
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by Seunpaul01(m): 6:13pm On Aug 27, 2020
SexytorresE:
Lol why so pained pls ?
grin grin grin

U see dat. I wasn't 'pained'
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by egoldman(m): 7:12pm On Aug 27, 2020
Goalnaldo:
From what I read, I think every other police in the world would do the same. The suspect was alleged to have been told to stop his movement but he proceeded into his car. What if he went to get guns or other ammunition to shoot at the police? The cops would just claim self defense. Africans are generally stubborn he's death could have been avoided.
And that justifies not shooting him at the leg , but at the back , not once , but 7 times ?
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by Aguogba(m): 7:17pm On Aug 27, 2020
dangermouse:
Not holding brief... Nigerian police is far worse. Far far worse.
Most times American police kill because they're scared that the victim could be armed. Nigerian police kill unarmed people just because of 50 Fu**ing Naira.
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by nelsonoba: 8:21pm On Aug 27, 2020
ogbiwa:
The NBA postponed Wednesday's three play-off games after the Milwaukee Bucks called off their fixture in protest at the shooting of Jacob Blake.

Blake, a black man, was shot seven times in the back by police on Sunday in Kenosha, Wisconsin near Milwaukee.

In baseball, three MLB games were called off after teams decided not to play, and five MLS matches have been postponed.

Tennis player Naomi Osaka pulled out of a WTA match on Thursday.

She tweeted that she would no longer play her semi-final in the Western & Southern Open in New York, saying that "as a black woman I feel as though there are much more important matters at hand that need immediate attention, rather than watching me play tennis".

The US Tennis Association, ATP and WTA subsequently announced it was pausing play at the Western & Southern Open on Thursday and would resume on Friday, adding that "tennis is collectively taking a stance against racial inequality and social injustice".

After boycotting their game against the Orlando Magic, the Bucks players released a statement that said: "Despite the overwhelming plea for change, there has been no action, so our focus today cannot be on basketball.

"When we take the court and represent Milwaukee and Wisconsin, we are expected to play at a high level, give maximum effort and hold each other accountable.

"We hold ourselves to that standard, and in this moment, we are demanding the same from our lawmakers and law enforcement.

"We are calling for justice for Jacob Blake and demand the officers be held accountable."

The Seattle Mariners announced they had decided not to play the second game in their MLB series against the San Diego Padres.

The decision was based on a unanimous vote from the players, Mariners player Dee Gordon tweeted.

The Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds also postponed their home MLB game scheduled to take place on Wednesday.

"The players from the Brewers and Reds have decided not to play tonight's baseball game," said a statement issued by the Brewers.

"With our community and our nation in such pain, we wanted to draw as much attention to the issues that really matter, especially racial injustice and systemic oppression."

California rivals the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers postponed their scheduled game and issued a joint statement that said: "Throughout our country's history, sport has been a powerful vehicle towards change.

"The Dodgers and Giants proudly join our players in the shared goal for a more equitable and just society."

Major League Soccer said the following matches had been postponed: FC Dallas v Colorado Rapids, San Jose v Portland, LAFC v Real Salt Lake, LA Galaxy v Seattle Sounders and Inter Miami v Atlanta United.

Milwaukee Bucks' senior vice-president Alex Lasry tweeted: "Some things are bigger than basketball. The stand taken today by the players and organisation shows that we're fed up. Enough is enough."

He added: "Change needs to happen. I'm incredibly proud of our guys and we stand 100% behind our players ready to assist and bring about real change."

After the postponement, a statement on behalf of the Bucks' owners read: "We fully support our players and the decision they made. Although we did not know beforehand, we would have wholeheartedly agreed with them.

"The only way to bring about change is to shine a light on the racial injustices that are happening in front of us. Our players have done that and we will continue alongside them and demand accountability and change."

Former US President Barack Obama, a dedicated basketball fan, tweeted his support of the walkout.

The Houston Rockets' game against the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers' match-up with the Portland Trail Blazers were also postponed, and will be rescheduled.

The Lakers' LeBron James tweeted: "We demand change. Sick of it." Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves added: "Shoot hoops, not people", while Denver Nuggets player Jamal Murray said: "We demand justice!"

Prior to the scheduled game, Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said: "Myself, my players and our organisation are very disturbed by what happened in Kenosha.

"It is a great challenge to have an appreciation and a desire to want change, to want something different and better in Kenosha, Milwaukee and Wisconsin, and then to go out and play a game."

NBA players are scheduled for a meeting in Florida later on Wednesday to determine their next steps, with NBA TV saying that some players are contemplating leaving the NBA bubble near Orlando.

Earlier in the day, NFL's Detroit Lions cancelled their practice session. Players then gathered in front of the team facility, holding signs which read: "We Won't be Silent" and "The World Can't Go On."

After the NBA walkout, the NHL are expected to hold a 'moment of reflection' before the games between the Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning in Toronto, and the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche in Edmonton.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/basketball/53926764
Fake news narrative! all just to play on the emotions of black people and use them as pawns in the power game!

Next time get your information from truthful sources and not CNN.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJpKQ3j-BE8
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by Donniest22(m): 9:03pm On Aug 27, 2020
TheSERAPH:
Nice. But this won't actually wake Jacob Blake from death. Life is a one time opportunity once that opportunity is lost through death, then comes Judgement. No one knows the time when death will come. The more reason you must follow JESUS, because in him is eternal life. Accept JESUS today, tomorrow might be too late
He has not been confirmed dead yet
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by JordanMichael(m): 10:35pm On Aug 27, 2020
amanikondo:
Just like Nigeria is a shithole country under Buhari.

Ipob members were killed but you have no trouble with Buhari.
Is Trump your president? Is it only IPOB that has been killed under Buhari administration? Take your toxic and tribalistic self out of here.
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by JordanMichael(m): 10:41pm On Aug 27, 2020
seunny4lif:
Stop that
It’s even worse under your so loved Obama
More people were killed by guns under Obama than any US president
Point of correction, I never told u I love Obama! If u must talk, talk base on the thread and if you're not concerned about the incessant killing of BLACKS in the US just snitch.
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by seunny4lif(m): 10:42pm On Aug 27, 2020
cheesy cheesy cheesy
I'm just saying
Our police too dey kill anyhow

JordanMichael:
Point of correction, I never told u I love Obama! If u must talk, talk base on the thread and if you're not concerned about the incessant killing of BLACKS in the US just snitch.
Re: Jacob Blake: US NBA, MLS, MLB Teams Call Off Games To Protest The Shooting by amanikondo: 4:32am On Aug 28, 2020
JordanMichael:
Is Trump your president? Is it only IPOB that has been killed under Buhari administration? Take your toxic and tribalistic self out of here.
Yes he is. Go fvk yourself.
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