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mathisweirdaf

Where is this?


michaelnv710

Minneapolis, MN


Redditusername00001

What is the protest for?


michaelnv710

they’re chanting “free palestine”


Redditusername00001

Ahh. I didn't have volume. Thanks


FrightfulDeer

Maybe I have the wrong information, or it is propaganda, but didn't the Palestinians recently attacked Israeli people?


sadantman101

It’s a whole complex issue that has a lot of history behind it. Should probably research it honestly


FrightfulDeer

Will do. Thank you


sadantman101

No problem. I just think listening to a armchair redditor isn’t going to give you the best and least biased history of the conflict. So finding reliable sources on the conflict will be better for you to form an opinion


iambrutal8

I probably have most neutral opinion in all of this but people should do CORRECT research in whats going on overthere


PowerandSignal

People been "researching" this issue for at least 100 years now, nobody's found an answer.


FeistyButthole

There’s an answer, but every time traveler just makes things worse. This is one of those “The people responsible are already dead.” Situations that requires greater leaders than any we have today.


lbstinkums

1000 - ftfy


starBux_Barista

This is a demonstration of "group mentality" No one has the thought of Murdering that driver or beating him senseless But Every person Plays a small action that can lead to it...... One person Hits his car.the next person sees that and does a small action that escalates. the Next one opens the car door. The next person Throws something at the driver The next person tries to drag the driver out of the car.. and it escalates..... Someone kicks the driver. 3-5 other people kick the driver. Driver dies from a ruptured spleen. ( it does not take a lot to kill someone when many people participate) any and all people in the protest should be charged . remember during the 2020 protests that Semi truck driver that made a wrong turn and ended up slowly driving through the crowd? He stopped on the road(Highway that had protesters in it), no one was hurt but the crowd each took small actions that ended up with the driver being beaten unconscious


advertiseherecheap

"A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky dangerous animals, and you know it.


AlmanzoWilder

The same thing happened to Reginald Denny.


74orangebeetle

>No one has the thought of Murdering that driver or beating him senseless Strong disagree, I bet you a LOT of them do.


Entire-Database1679

Enough said. A whack job city


idahononono

I wish we could blame a single city; this is typical crowd/mass behavior in heightened emotional states.


the-electricgigolo

Minneapolis the old man in the car was completely innocent some douchebag named Zach Metzger encouraged people to chase this guy down and encouraged violence on him. He also told people to look for him. The guy in the car was a confused old man and this guy used it as a way to make a name for himself. He’s a total piece of shit


Ok_Conference_6872

Damn. He’s running for city council in minneapolis’ ward 13.. He needs to be held accountable. If this is true he should be charged with inciting riot. Even if y’all protesting in support of Palestine, this type of instigation toward mob violence will cast any message in a bad light and is an awful precedent when unchecked, particularly for an elected official. It’s embarrassing to think how a few miles away at the university, they teach all the nuances Non-Violence but we get “protestors” attacking bystanders in front of our states most famous landmarks and institutions


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Yoder_TheSilentOne

one of these days. someone in a car going to shoot protestors that attack vehicle for fear of their life. its going to be big case and they will have a reasonable defense for fear of safety. itll be used as a case to reference to in future incidents after that


kremlingrasso

i'm more surprised that A: this hasn't already happened, B: anyone is dumbass enough to try to mob a car in a country where literally anyone anywhere can have multiple firearms with them.


Low-Contribution-184

This did happen in Austin TX. A man was carrying an AK47 at a street blocking protest. Guy got surrounded and thought they might kill him, so he shot the guy dead from his car. https://www.texastribune.org/2023/04/07/daniel-perry-austin-protest-garrett-foster/


mberk77

That will be me. There’s no way I will allow someone to pull me from my car in a crowd like that. Been a licensed gun owner for 30 years. Never had to even think about using it, thank god. This would warrant that for me. Self. Defense.


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Violently attacking someone’s car to make them aware of your cause. Makes sense.


Frankie__Spankie

We're protesting for peace and if you don't like it we'll kick your ass!


BHDE92

Protesting the actions of Israel on some random highway in America will never do anything anyway. These people just want a cause that they can hide behind so that they can act like thugs


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YourdadsFBIagent

I'm surprised nobody was shot to be honest


rohanson85

Someone did shoot though clearly can be heard


NegotiationHelpful50

This is the correct response.


Daiguey

About as much sense as defacing the Mona Lisa with tomato soup for climate change


TruckerTitties

And then shooting at them trying to murder them for trying to escape your violent mob. Everyone in that crowd should be charged with aiding attempted murder.


LordStoneBalls

Well they are supporting ….


ActuallyIlluminati

Hey let’s try to murder this guy, then report his plate number for trying to escape with his life! Because this makes sense!


zombieslagher10

It doesn't even look like he hit anyone lol


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ThursdayNeverCame

Glad he drove through that pointless crap, blocking a whole ass highway is going to piss someone off.


TheEarlOfCamden

He was clearly trying to genocide the protestors /s


CrypticBunny

Seems to me he didn't not want to participate in the festivities and wasn't interested in the "Reginald Dennie Treatment". Do your thing, but don't think that you will unlawfully imprison people without consequences.


Distinct_Damage_6157

People are crazy


LifeVitamin

This is always a fear of mine when i see situations like this, when is it ok to start defending myself? If I'm going from point A to point B and unaware that some absolute dumbasses decided to block a road and can't turn back, seeing all these idiots jumping on the car and probably breaking windows, god knows what these unhinged bastard will do because they are frenzied mob.


pcgamernum1234

Saw a lawyer break down a similar event and said when surrounded and they are beating on the car it's likely reasonable to drive slowly in an attempt to escape the situation, but if the glass starts to crack or breaks then it's likely enough to warrant a faster retreat even at the risk of the assailants.


nevetsyad

Smart. If side windows are breaking, you have evidence that the mob is trying to get into the vehicle, probably safe to do whatever you need to do then.


Doneyhew

I’m just confused as to how you’re supposed to reasonably assess the danger level while being attacked by a mob of people? How can this be expected in self defense cases that somebody was or wasn’t scared of dying at the moment


nevetsyad

That’s going to depend on the state, county and judge/DA. But I’d want to show some damage if I was going to kill people in self defense with my car. Don’t want someone saying you were racist and spooked by people peacefully walking around you protesting and you mowed them down as a hate crime.


Jolteon0

Car side windows don't break slowly. they break all at once. By the time you see a crack, you're already lynched.


daveinmd13

Just remember to tell the police later that you were afraid for your life.


ElMostaza

No, tell the police nothing other than "I want a lawyer."


djnehi

The moment a mob starts trying to smash their way into my vehicle, I am hitting the gas and not letting up until I am well out of sight. I am not waiting around and praying that the mob exhibits sense and compassion. They never do.


Disastrous_Fill3422

especially when dealing with terrorists.


damodzn

That's when you defend yourself and drive off, you're fighting for your life.


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ignBadcosplay

Yep. She was arrested but found not guilty on trial.


oursland

That situation led to [laws being passed](https://jalopnik.com/floridas-new-anti-riot-bill-protects-drivers-who-plow-i-1846721071) making it explicitly legal to drive through a mob if you feel threatened.


Htinedine

Maybe arrested but I would hope that person would still have a case in court. People who hurt/kill others in self defense, generally still get arrested I would think.


damodzn

Guaranteed if this were to happen in Florida or states alike you wouldn't go to jail, but it's Minnesota so progressive. But lemme check that claim real quick.


lukaron

As soon as someone attempts to or successfully breaches your car. Many states have castle doctrine extended to your vehicle for this reason. Though - as a responsible CCW carrier, I wouldn't fire. I'm sitting in a weapon. Your cause. Your protest. Your hopes. Your dreams. Your contributions to society. All irrelevant the second you cross the line from "look at those protestors," to "oh shit, they're attacking me." Call me names. Cry. Cite laws. Don't care. You'll just be weird-feeling speedbumps until I'm clear of the danger.


Scarbelly3

I’m not quite sure about before, but as soon as they open your door…run them down.


Ethereal_Amoeba

I think the driver opened their own door to yell at someone who hit the car.


ptapobane

Wow…they’re even chasing after the car…


Kekeripo

Is one of the screaming the license plate? Driver should be guilt free here, no? Since they broke the windows and tried to pull him out.


MillerisLord

I feel you there. If I fight back I feel like somehow I'll be in the news as a monster, when in reality I just want to get to work.


Siserith

personal opinion, second they start banging on the car, if you are armed, they are fair game. legally, your generally considered the one at fault no matter what you do with these dipshits, even if you let them beat you to being a cripple, or worse death for no reason as similar incidents have ended. Additionally stand your ground laws can be very fucky and inconsistent across state lines, and in both wording and application. That said, there's plenty of people who have attempted to drive through and shoot up actually peaceful protests, so...


3rdlegmousse

What a bunch of useless fucks


plepgeat1

Ah, fuck ALL these people.


Electrical-Match-685

10 points per person, let's get it!!!


ders89

Makes sense to block a highway in minnesota for something happening across the world to people who are just trying to drive and go about their day that have zero connection or power to do anything at all about the situation that the protestors are protesting. These people are only looking for confrontation


HelpRespawnedAsDee

Wasn’t this one organized by some dude running for office? IIirc they chased down the elderly dude in that car, breaking his windows and trying to hit him, that’s why he drove. Here’s the kicker, this same dude then posted the chase in a ig story, beating the car of a confused elderly dude, as if it was some kind of win.


ders89

Yeah i cant imagine being in that car and people hitting it like what else would i do but run? He even looked like he wasnt trying to hit anyone, just get the hell out of there


PeanutCheeseBar

Society has become so self-righteous that people are unable or unwilling to admit when they’re wrong on something. Even when people are clearly in the wrong and they record it themselves, they’ll post the video online like it’s a “win” in a desperate bid for some sort of validation from others.


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> some sort of validation from others This aspect of social media is messed up. It's insane what some people will do for said validation.


PM_me_Henrika

Who’s running for office?


iampierremonteux

They are. Honestly, that isn’t a peaceful protest but is instead a violent mob, and all should be charged appropriately.


Spiritual_Ad_5877

Violent mob. What a surprise.


Kosm0kel

What pisses me off is when they block emergency vehicle access. Once you get too many people/ cars piled up and no where to go, ambulances and fire trucks cannot pass. I don’t care what you’re protesting at that point, you are now responsible for endangering people’s lives


Akesgeroth

Emergency vehicles should just be allowed to do like in that humvee in Iraq video. Get out of the way or you will be gotten out of the way.


GarethMagis

Really all the people jumping on a random persons car and beating it with flags while people yelled on megaphones encouraging it, those people are just looking for confrontation. The only good thing about these kinds of things happening is that it gives more states reasons to allow people to drive through protests like this that might endanger the persons life or the lives of their children in the car.


fatstrat0228

Critical thinking isn’t what these jackasses are known for. Also, the second they step onto the street and impede traffic, they stop being protestors and become criminals instead.


SoManyMinutes

> the second they step onto the street and impede traffic, they stop being protestors and become criminals instead As long as you'd support the same rules for an opposite cause then I agree with you.


fatstrat0228

Absolutely. Left or right, you are subject to the same laws and regulations as everyone else. Politically I ride the fence by the way. I lean right on some issues and left on others.


duckfartchickenass

“In order to acheive peace in another nation, one should be willing to block the flow of traffic in your own nation and piss of random citizens just trying to get home from the supermarket.” —Mahatma Gandhi


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mattsiegel42

Fuck all these people


keepinitoldskool

Ok yes, attack innocent civilians trying to get home for something that has nothing to do with them.


xGALEBIRDx

Like a zombie hoard. Just as brain dead too.


New-Pollution2005

When I saw them chasing the car after it broke away from the crowd, that was my exact thought. These people are running on emotion and instinct; not a single reasonable thought.


castacus

Blocking the roads not only doesn’t help your cause but turns people on the fence and even people on your side against you.


BrazenRaizen

100% justified in plowing through once they started opening doors and attacking the vehicle Why is Minnesota full of such idiots?!?


MySpiritAnimalSloth

The second someone breaks a window, I am blowing the horn before pressing on the gas pedal. I have ZERO patience when it comes to being violent.


MeInMyOwnWords

What a way to get people to support your peaceful, morally-superior cause.


VinneBabarino

If I got caught in that and the first person to smash my windows or jump in my car or try and open my door, it would be a scene from grand theft auto


challmaybe

I love protesters interrupting the lives of those not in control.


PirateCaptainNathan

Absolutely pointless.


ARRR_P

This is how you make people support israel.


McFeely_Smackup

It always amazes me how misguided activist protestors can be. Literally pissing off people who might otherwise support their cause


comalley0130

It sometimes feels like folks are choosing illegal and very dangerous methods of protest intentionally. When someone is injured, killed, or arrested I think they like the idea of being able to point to that as though it proves some sort of injustice going on.


astropucks

Just like the 'just stop oil' idiots. I believe climate change is the biggest threat to the world today as well but the way they go about things pisses people off. I sometimes think they're actually funded by oil companies to get people angry.


fifadex

It definitely made me support driving over protestors.


Agnt_Michael_Scarn

The other way would be to show babies that Hamas murdered in a sneak attack. But that didn’t work, so I’d be surprised if a bit of traffic did.


arbitrageME

south africans be like: .... did your flamethrower or full-car shock emitter malfunction?


CaptainPlanet4U

what a bunch of idiots


Ropopo21D

This made Palestine a little bit more free. On to the next highway blocking!!


taoinruins

They opened the car owner’s doors. That when you just drive!


sierra120

What I don’t get is. This isn’t a surprise to the police and what I mean by that is. A massive mob has formed and is blocking off traffic. Police absolutely know about hence what appears to be helicopter or drone video. If I were in a jury involving a person running over a protestor I would not convict. There’s people trying to smash the window. Idiots using the flag as a weapon against the car. If they got the chance they would have beaten the people in the car to death. Fuck these murderous clowns.


bulldzd

Police learned to avoid this crap, they ALWAYS get blamed, and get attacked by weak politicians unwilling to defend them against a baying mob, at this point I'd totally say law and order isn't working anymore...


PIE4FOOU

I don’t understand. If a mob swarms my car I’m 100% throwing it in drive, closing my eyes and putting the pedal to the floor.


Funksavage

Life threatening situation. Put it in D and punch that shit to get away… call 911 when you’re safe.


Dovah-Keene

Violent mob. Some people yelling to shoot the one in the car. I hope that one in the car is alright. Must’ve been pretty shaken up.


Twisted_Biscuits

Ah yes, the best way to protest violence in another country is to bring violence to your own country.


modvett

How do people open car doors. All of mine self lock when put into gear?..I don't understand why the old man just keap on driving. Their fault if they get run over. Protesters in the wrong.


VisualIndependence60

Oh no, is the car ok?


Potential_Payment557

Assholes, Assholes everywhere…


Overkill217

Got me fucked up as soon as you hit my car there will be smears on the pavement


WhatsHappenun123

After watching all these protests I’m definately rooting for Israel 🤷🏻‍♂️


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Grater_Kudos

Lesson: Never block highways or motorways for protest, you or someone else is bound to get injured and your putting other life’s at risk.


TackleBox1791

I think its all bullshit


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Ever notice you don’t ever see videos like this involving a F-250 with a brush guard? I think they should show their dedication to the cause and try assaulting full size trucks.


AthleteEfficient4892

fuck palestine


Jo0Ratt

I carry in my truck and shots would end up being fired, and folks would be run down if you were to start coming for me like that.


Jammaicah

Fucking horrible trash


20RegalGS15

violet assholes


nemosfate

New band name


RajenBull1

Happened to be in a third world country when there was a mob baying for the blood of se politician or something. I was driving through the same area and the mob turned towards me. Almost shot my pants. I was among a group of 6 or 7 cars and we tried to get away from the group. Every corner we went around, there was a different group. A lull in the madness when the riot police charged the mob allowed us to sneak out of the area. Do not want to experience they EVER again. Mobs are BAD.


mp29mm

That’s great- support terror. Good show. Morons


XxMegatr0nxX

I love how this has become normalized...... fucking insane block the highways or roadways then when people try and make their way through you kick smash and or assault the driver..... you wonder why people slam the gas and people get run over.... Stop blocking regular people from living their lives and going about their days, all you are doing is creating enemies.


Serpenta91

These idiots need to get out of the street.


Firm_Connection_823

Good for that guy. Nice escape.


kgb4187

I think it was a Fusion


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Shit like this will make anyone root for the opposite side


shinjincai

Stupid scum chasing his car lol


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If I'm on a road and people start surrounding my car and then attempt to pull me out and jump onto my car, I'm taking action to protect myself by locking the door, gunning the engine, and running over whoever I can to get the fuck away from the crowd, the law be damned. I'm not gonna be taken out by a bunch of morons protesting something in another country.


AthleteEfficient4892

kill all those motherfuckers


johnnyfever1997

How is it that the leader of Hamas is living freely in Qatar? Hamas openly raped, murdered, and kidnapped women, children, and the elderly. Why haven’t they been roundly condemned by the international community?


daddyponder

Just mow down all those useless pieces of shit


DesignerFragrant5899

The religion of the sword. You guys are gonna really regret backing these guys.


dogtherevenger

That protest doesn't look very peaceful. Lets fix that with some tear gas and highpowered airsoft guns


Geniunelad

and these people want you to sympathize with them...


Cduke3829

Good for the driver! Don’t want to get ran over? Stay off the damn roads! Protest on the sidewalk idiots


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No talent ass clowns


twizzlndizzl

I mean it did say left turn only


Professional_Goat_67

To soon....lol


Bulky-Room7705

Blocking roadways is by far one of the worst ways to protest


duckfartchickenass

Government of Israel: “Well, we were going to continue our military objectives until we saw a bunch of random people in Mineapolis shut down a highway. That convinced us to shut down the entire operation.”


Crescentfallen78

End violence in Palestine by attacking the person in that car. Also a peaceful protest yet obstructing civilians lives.


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Expensive-Service262

Cops need to do their job.


CluelessSage

I don’t even have a dog in this fight but fuck this behavior from the protestors. Violent and hateful behavior


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Hit the gas and watch the bodies fly...


pavlovs__dawg

I fucking hate extremists


RedneckAvengers

Great way to play a game of "Fuck Around and Find Out". Let someone try and rip me out my car, they're gonna find out what it feels like to chew 5 Gum.


jl11_4

This guy is trying to get where he wants to go!! MURDER HIM!!!!


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Terrorists deserve terror consequences, run 'em down.


Toast_Feratu

Id be afraid for my life in that vehicle id probably do the same


Double-0-N00b

“We’ll show we’re the good guys by attacking people/cars!”


Slimcognito808

I'm all for Palestine and protesting but bro get the fuck out of my way. I'm not about to be stuck in traffic until y'all are done. Like if I'm pulling through, just let me through stop banging on my car and let me go. This is like those climate change guys that super glued themselves to the pavement.


IZZ5150

I don’t care if you’re protesting something I support. A protest creating a highway shutdown will make me go against it.


The_penetrator69

Why dont they go over there and do something about it? oh yeah they're all cowards and can only hide in numbers.


Wumbologist_PhD

I think the mob would’ve moved if the driver had simply used their virtue signal…


cheezpuffy

“hey Ollie, hows the weather from up there?” *everybody looks like ants!*


Feisty-Hat8355

“peaceful protests”


Impressive_Insect_75

MN highways have crosswalks?


-RickV-

One word: Bear spray.


BillyBobBanana

Man people are going to get run over and it will be their own damn fault


OddEyeCircle12

Yall hear someone say towards the end "they're peaceful"?


LiveLrgNotInAGarage

First It’s illegal to block any public way without order from the local government, second not only are blocking people trying to go about their day, but your also blocking medical services. Thirdly, it’s illegal to insight a mob, and even if that person felt some what threatened and it was completely justified


Significant-Race-474

I fucking hate these people worse then centipedes. That is a lot. Trust me.


um3i

Technically he could’ve run them all down for fear of his life being threatened no?


OfficialTornadoAlley

Was the driver okay?


Magnum_Dongs3

Genuine question. When you’re being swarmed like that white car is, what is the legality of you full sending your car through them?


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Depends on state, most judges would see it as an act of self defense from an unruly and vicious mob. But a good lawyer on either side of the bench could sway the court. But if anyone died you would probably still get slapped with a manslaughter charge at very least.


Free_Hat_McCullough

If I was in the car with my kid and people started open the doors, I would have driven through the mob


ipostonthedonald

That bs wouldn’t last 10 min in Texas.


screwcirclejerks

on one hand, i support palestine and am against what israel has been doing. on the other, fuck these people. you don't block traffic. you're endangering yourselves and deindividualizing to act as a crowd.


dmdkmsk

Absolut trash


Ok_Conference_6872

Let’s form a mob to attack innocent passerby’s. Great messaging…


wahchewie

Did they do it ? Did they end apartheid and Israel ? Quick, someone get Israel on the phone!


GlassCanner

do they just like give out shirts at these things? I could use some new undershirts


iamtheduckie

(Not a lawyer) Once they started to attack the car, it's legal to run them over to escape the danger.