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Message auto-removed (Original Post) Name removed Nov 2020 OP
Watching the video, Wellstone ruled Nov 2020 #1
Lurched to avoid contact. paleotn Nov 2020 #17
Well, there was at least one attempted PIT maneuver on a passenger car also..... getagrip_already Nov 2020 #21
Sorry to say, Wellstone ruled Nov 2020 #23
What now since you boss admits to ordering the Code Red exboyfil Nov 2020 #2
And Biff telling the SA to "give Kamala Harris a TrumpTrain welcome." Just like Germany, catbyte Nov 2020 #4
It was an extremely disturbing video, to say the least. CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2020 #3
Especially since the City Manager claimed that "they did nothing illegal." catbyte Nov 2020 #5
So Highway Patrol wouldn't pull over drivers less than 1 car space apart on blm Nov 2020 #6
It was an organized effort to hem in and harass the bus. BusyBeingBest Nov 2020 #9
Best "review" of the tape MyOwnPeace Nov 2020 #10
That would be the only Federal crime. Conspiracy. safeinOhio Nov 2020 #24
There were multiple traffic violations at the very least Under The Radar Nov 2020 #8
Sudden lane changes with no signalling is aggressive or impaired driving. Captain Zero Nov 2020 #20
They could have cause a major chain reaction pileup with casualties... forgotmylogin Nov 2020 #27
They'll find the SUV went over the lane... lame54 Nov 2020 #7
I'll bet 10 bucks they don't find the trumpers were 'protecting' anyone. louis-t Nov 2020 #11
I wanna see some fucking MAGA heads rolling Blue Owl Nov 2020 #12
the FBI has no interest in traffic violation stopdiggin Nov 2020 #13
The FBI will be investigating because this involves a federal campaign MagickMuffin Nov 2020 #16
exactly right stopdiggin Nov 2020 #18
FBI Involvement due to driver kurtcagle Nov 2020 #14
thinking the interest here stopdiggin Nov 2020 #22
After missing Kamala because of these fool Trumpians I'm ready to start screaming myself. flying_wahini Nov 2020 #15
Apparently the republican party of Texas is okay with this. Here's their official arrogant statement George II Nov 2020 #19
hey texas republicon party.... spanone Nov 2020 #25
2020 boogaloo killings safeinOhio Nov 2020 #26
Does anyone know what he's talking about? Trueblue Texan Nov 2020 #29
Hope this is our Comey kansasobama Nov 2020 #28
 

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)
1. Watching the video,
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 02:20 PM
Nov 2020

noticed at least one Hit and Run on the Campaign support SUV. Could not tell if the Bus was bumped or not. Thought it appeared the Bus did lurch to the right at least once.

paleotn

(18,145 posts)
17. Lurched to avoid contact.
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 04:07 PM
Nov 2020

But in reality, these nuts in their pick-em-up trucks can't do much to a bus of that size. Simple physics. I wonder if the driver had half a notion to let physics take it's course.

getagrip_already

(15,325 posts)
21. Well, there was at least one attempted PIT maneuver on a passenger car also.....
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 04:27 PM
Nov 2020

Luckily they didn't pull it off because somebody would have ben seriously hurt.... Just watch the vids. Big black truck hit a smaller car and forced it over. Right behind the bus.

 

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)
23. Sorry to say,
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 04:30 PM
Nov 2020

as some one who jockeyed a few of those suckers. Getting tapped on on either one of the rear corners,will dump you ass over teakettle. The Black Ford King Ranch kissed off the SUV and came back to align with the Drivers Side Rear Corner. Can not tell if he tapped or not,the Bus did a squirm.

exboyfil

(17,880 posts)
2. What now since you boss admits to ordering the Code Red
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 02:24 PM
Nov 2020

I LOVE TEXAS

catbyte

(34,703 posts)
4. And Biff telling the SA to "give Kamala Harris a TrumpTrain welcome." Just like Germany,
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 02:26 PM
Nov 2020

circa 1933.

CaliforniaPeggy

(150,263 posts)
3. It was an extremely disturbing video, to say the least.
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 02:25 PM
Nov 2020

I am very pleased to read that the FBI is now involved. They should be.

catbyte

(34,703 posts)
5. Especially since the City Manager claimed that "they did nothing illegal."
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 02:27 PM
Nov 2020

blm

(113,263 posts)
6. So Highway Patrol wouldn't pull over drivers less than 1 car space apart on
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 02:33 PM
Nov 2020

a busy roadway?

Highway patrol wouldn’t pull over a driver side swiping other cars onto the shoulder?

Highway patrol says it’s legal now to ram other cars?

City manager needs to answer more fully.

BusyBeingBest

(8,061 posts)
9. It was an organized effort to hem in and harass the bus.
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 02:40 PM
Nov 2020

Swerving across lanes, following too closely, cutting off the bus, making contact with an accompanying car, etc. Intentionally driving recklessly, intentionally creating a distraction and hazard, intentionally endangering the bus/car and everyone else on the highway. There's no way to watch the video and conclude otherwise--but I'm prepared to be disappointed nonetheless.

MyOwnPeace

(16,987 posts)
10. Best "review" of the tape
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 03:08 PM
Nov 2020

that I've read.
But then again, look at how many ignore the obvious of BunkerBoy's entire regime.........

safeinOhio

(32,981 posts)
24. That would be the only Federal crime. Conspiracy.
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 04:41 PM
Nov 2020

All the others, hit and run, illegal lane change, following to close and even honking, or improper use of a horn are state infractions.

Under The Radar

(3,410 posts)
8. There were multiple traffic violations at the very least
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 02:35 PM
Nov 2020

Captain Zero

(6,989 posts)
20. Sudden lane changes with no signalling is aggressive or impaired driving.
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 04:25 PM
Nov 2020

Lock 'em up !

forgotmylogin

(7,565 posts)
27. They could have cause a major chain reaction pileup with casualties...
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 05:04 PM
Nov 2020

...if that bus had been forced to swerve.

lame54

(35,482 posts)
7. They'll find the SUV went over the lane...
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 02:35 PM
Nov 2020

Ignoring the general intimidation of it all

louis-t

(23,371 posts)
11. I'll bet 10 bucks they don't find the trumpers were 'protecting' anyone.
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 03:36 PM
Nov 2020

Blue Owl

(51,158 posts)
12. I wanna see some fucking MAGA heads rolling
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 03:38 PM
Nov 2020

n/t

stopdiggin

(11,602 posts)
13. the FBI has no interest in traffic violation
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 03:43 PM
Nov 2020

including reckless or endangerment -- that is all state.
Their focus would be on political/campaign suppression, voter suppression, infringement and the like. The sole exception might be if they conceivably go for something like domestic terrorism -- but you have to count that as a real stretch.

MagickMuffin

(16,095 posts)
16. The FBI will be investigating because this involves a federal campaign
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 04:04 PM
Nov 2020

I would think Biden would've asked for one.

stopdiggin

(11,602 posts)
18. exactly right
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 04:14 PM
Nov 2020

and the Biden/Harris campaign shouldn't even need to ASK.

(Other hand .. state of TX ought to be handing out a fist full of suspensions and tickets for reckless endangerment (and other violations) .. which is usually considerable a pretty serious offense by courts and DMVs.)

kurtcagle

(1,650 posts)
14. FBI Involvement due to driver
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 03:55 PM
Nov 2020

Driver's involvement with previous attacks on protesters outside of Texas has turned this into an interstate issue involving attempted vehicular homicide. That's DEFINITELY within the FBI's warrant, especially given the political nature of the crime. It also may involve investigation into the Texas State Patrol. This could be fun.

stopdiggin

(11,602 posts)
22. thinking the interest here
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 04:28 PM
Nov 2020

(on the part of the FBI) goes beyond a single individual. I think your point on the political nature is probably a better fit. I, personally, would like to see some focus on some "organizers" and ringleaders for this little stunt. Hmm? Like some Republican operatives?

whatever it turns out to be -- hope it's fast track and high priority!
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flying_wahini

(6,854 posts)
15. After missing Kamala because of these fool Trumpians I'm ready to start screaming myself.
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 04:04 PM
Nov 2020

George II

(67,782 posts)
19. Apparently the republican party of Texas is okay with this. Here's their official arrogant statement
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 04:17 PM
Nov 2020

spanone

(136,216 posts)
25. hey texas republicon party....
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 04:43 PM
Nov 2020

go fuck yourself.

safeinOhio

(32,981 posts)
26. 2020 boogaloo killings
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 04:50 PM
Nov 2020
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_boogaloo_killings
Stand Down and Stand By.

In late May and early June 2020, two ambush-style attacks occurred against security personnel and law enforcement officers in California. The attacks left two dead and injured three others.

The attacks began on May 29, when a drive-by shooting occurred in front of a federal courthouse in Oakland, resulting in the death of a security officer contracted with the Federal Protective Service. Over a week later on June 6, Santa Cruz County sheriff's deputies were shot at and also attacked with improvised explosive devices; one of them died as a result.

U.S. Air Force sergeant Steven Carrillo was arrested soon after the second attack. A second suspect, Robert Justus, surrendered to authorities five days later. The FBI indicated that Carrillo was associated with the boogaloo movement, a loosely organized American far-right extremist movement whose participants say they are preparing for a second civil war.[1][2][3] Carrillo used the George Floyd protests as a cover to attack police officers, according to the FBI.[4] A white van owned by Carrillo contained a ballistic vest with a patch bearing boogaloo symbolism. Carrillo is alleged to have written "boog" and the phrase "I became unreasonable" (a popular meme among boogaloo groups) in his own blood on the hood of a vehicle he hijacked.[5] According to federal authorities, the suspects were motivated by the boogaloo movement's ideology, and allegedly intended to spread its extremist views and start a race war.[6][7]

Trueblue Texan

(2,477 posts)
29. Does anyone know what he's talking about?
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 05:18 PM
Nov 2020

kansasobama

(622 posts)
28. Hope this is our Comey
Sun Nov 1, 2020, 05:05 PM
Nov 2020
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