Life, if it can be called that, in a Leftist cesspool like Portland, involves things like the mass resignation of the entire police protest squad. Next will be the total resignation of all police, then antifa will rule the streets, just the way the Marxists want. In many respects, antifa is the ruler now. We will wish for the days to come of non-Leftist, post-apocalyptic warlords, who are apolitical. It will be something different, and a change is as good as a holiday.
“Federal officials in Oregon called Friday for a deescalating of tensions in Portland in response to the mass resignation of the 50-member police protest squad after one of its officers was charged with assault.
Acting Oregon U.S. Attorney Scott Erik Asphaug and FBI Special Agent in Charge in Oregon Kieran L. Ramsey sought to address the concerns of both Portland police and demonstrators as the city grapples with protest unrest and a surge in violent crime.
The statement said in its entirety: “Communities across the nation have endured many challenges over the past year as they attempt to address racial inequities in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. In Portland, those challenges included large and sometimes violent demonstrations that strained our local resources and repeatedly placed officers in the difficult position of policing large and sometimes hostile crowds. As law enforcement officials, we recognize that community members and law enforcement officers alike are responsible for their conduct and that our judicial system is designed to address wrongdoing equally, whether by community members or law enforcement officers.
“Like all Portlanders, we are proud of our community’s long history of peaceful civic activism and free speech. We are also proud of the federal, state, and local law enforcement officers who continue to respond to Portland demonstrations to ensure all community members can exercise their First Amendment rights safely and without the threat of violence. We urge community members to join law enforcement in helping to ensure all future demonstrations remain peaceful and inclusive.”
All 50 members of the Portland Police Bureau’s Rapid Response Team, who served voluntarily on the specialized unit, voted Wednesday to resign and disband the squad, although the department said they remain employed and will continue their regular duties.”