Society/Culture Kyle Rittenhouse

[Achy Blakey Heart]

I don’t think that’s relevant: let’s all agree that it’s generally wrong to burn down private property.

Funny how the double standards rise to the top.

Rittenhouse having a gun: Relevant
Rioters having guns: irrelevant
Rittenhouse not living in immediate area: relevant
Rioters not living in immediate area: irrelevant.

 

[Chief]

Do you know why he was in Kenosha? Are you aware of the connection? Are you interested?

I’m just amazed that adults encouraged and helped him to go into such a dangerous situation with an assault rifle.

Gobsmacked.

 

[Chief]

It’s as relevant as Rittenhouse living in the street as some seem to be all flustered about.

Difference between 30 miles and the same street seem to me to be relevant in relation to topic of the thread.

 

[scoman]

The legalities? Mal’s explained that so that’s fine.

Other bits and pieces really aren’t that relevant. Exact age etc. Doesn’t change the overarching idea that the stupidity of his behavior shouldn’t be minimised, least of all by the US President. Or the idea that this is a hierarchical battle.

Saw the video of Rittenhouse punching a girl. Is that pertinent?

Happy for people here to set me straight on the little details. That’s what this thread is for.

You seem offended that I haven’t memorised the entire trial. You don’t have to answer any of my posts.

Fair enough. You keep doing you, it's your backyard we are playing in anyway. Thanks for letting me play

 

[bourbons]

....and how much pressure can BLM/Activists put on the jury in fear of making the right or wrong decision.

You've mentioned this a few times now - any danger of a link?

 

[Chief]

Funny how the double standards rise to the top.

Rittenhouse having a gun: Relevant
Rioters having guns: irrelevant
Rittenhouse not living in immediate area: relevant
Rioters not living in immediate area: irrelevant.

It’s all irrelevant to why this bloke was on the spot with a rifle.

 

[Malifice]

Is this whataboutism?

The Cronulla Riots were entirely different. But I don't recall much criticism from "your side" when car loads of Lebanese turned up that night and smashed up the joint "vigilante style".

I don't have a side. How many times do you want me to explain that to you.

But cool bro. Youre down with leftists turning up at right wing protests and riots armed to the teeth.

If you're consistent of course.

And people wonder why civil society and the rule of law is going down the toilet.

 

[sherb]

Did all the rioters live in the street they destroyed property on?

Property destruction is wrong and illegal. Where the offenders live is irrelevant.

 

[Paul Kersey]

Haven't really followed this but from a distance it appears pretty clear he went down there looking to be a hero. Throw the book at him.

 

[sherb]

Do you know why he was in Kenosha? Are you aware of the connection? Are you interested?

To an extent. But you explained it more fully above. Thank you.

It still wasn't his neighbourhood though. It was an area he had a connection to.

 

[RedVest4]

If you've ever been in or witnessed a serious violent altercation you might find that fighting back is a option that is second best to fleeing or avoiding the situation altogether.

Kyle tried to flee and they chased him down. In two of the three shootings he was on the ground on his back having just been kicked in the head and hit with a skateboard while on the ground.

 

[Scallop Industry Thug]

Kyle tried to flee and they chased him down. In two of the three shootings he was on the ground on his back having just been kicked in the head and hit with a skateboard while on the ground.

Next time may be worse. He’s a threat, and he will feel empowered to do it again.

 

[kickazz]

Kyle tried to flee and they chased him down. In two of the three shootings he was on the ground on his back having just been kicked in the head and hit with a skateboard while on the ground.

Yep. Maybe the other option I suggested, avoiding the situation altogether, would have been better.

 

[Osho]

The legalities? Mal’s explained that so that’s fine.

Other bits and pieces really aren’t that relevant. Exact age etc. Doesn’t change the overarching idea that the stupidity of his behavior shouldn’t be minimised, least of all by the US President. Or the idea that this is a hierarchical battle.

Saw the video of Rittenhouse punching a girl. Is that pertinent?

Happy for people here to set me straight on the little details. That’s what this thread is for.

You seem offended that I haven’t memorised the entire trial. You don’t have to answer any of my posts.

Exact age is critical. Under 17, not able to carry as I understand it.

 

[RedVest4]

To an extent. But you explained it more fully above. Thank you.

It still wasn't his neighbourhood though. It was an area he had a connection to.

Fairly strong connection. Family live there, he worked there, went to school there, multiple friends there. The Fake News Media narrative they he cross state lines is an attempt to make out he was travelling the equivalent of Brisbane to Sydney but in reality it was your essendon to williamstown style difference

 

[RedVest4]

Yep. Maybe the other option I suggested, avoiding the situation altogether, would have been better.

Hindsight is 20/20. Im sure if he had his time again he would.

 

[Chief]

Exact age is critical. Under 17, not able to carry as I understand it.

Again that’s the legality.

If there’s a situation in which a 17 year old (or any civilian) needs to go into that requires an assault rifle, then that kid shouldn’t go in.

End of. It’s stupidity.

But he’s America’s gun-totin’ son. So he’s up high on the ladder.

 

[sherb]

Exact age is critical. Under 17, not able to carry as I understand it.

Chief could have been referring to mental age?

In which case, 15 is being generous.

 

[kickazz]

Hindsight is 20/20. Im sure if he had his time again he would.

Because who would have thought taking a gun to a riot might go pear shaped.

 

[BruceFromBalnarring]

I was under the impression he travelled there from a different area.

He worked in the area and his father lives there. He also partly lives there. It’s his community. His other address is 20km away.

 

[sherb]

Because who would have thought taking a gun to a riot might go pear shaped.

Kyle clearly couldn't work it out.

 

[sherb]

Next time may be worse. He’s a threat, and he will feel empowered to do it again.

It could work out well for Kyle.

Gets found innocent, more civil unrest ensues, he plays tough guy with big gun vigilante again, gets to blow away a few more people......

 

[BruceFromBalnarring]

Army mate, not authorities.

And if they’re occupied in North Queensland should we just capitulate? Or resist?

 

[Osho]

Chief could have been referring to mental age?

In which case, 15 is being generous.

Possibly.
Anyway, the claim was that somethings like age are incidental. Just responding that some details are critical.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Next time may be worse. He’s a threat, and he will feel empowered to do it again.

Or he may enter a monastery.
All Americans are a threat with a gun in their hands.