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soothsayer

(38,601 posts) Wed Apr 14, 2021, 10:56 AM Apr 2021

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In my 25 years as a reporter I have NEVER heard police in America actually say "journalists will be [View all]

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Sara Sidner
@sarasidnerCNN
In my 25 years as a reporter I have NEVER heard police in America actually say “journalists will be arrested” during a protests. But that happened in #BrooklynCenter last night. We stayed. The citizens are why we stay. I took this moments aft the announcement #DaunteWright

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In my 25 years as a reporter I have NEVER heard police in America actually say "journalists will be [View all] soothsayer Apr 2021 OP

Thank You for this post .... K and R Stuart G Apr 2021 #1

Pity the "journalists" who deserve arrest never seem to get threatened like this... Wounded Bear Apr 2021 #2

They just complain about being "cancelled" DBoon Apr 2021 #4

That's Because They Never Leave modrepub Apr 2021 #12

Cops aren't your friends. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2021 #3

Many of the 1/6 seditionists are claiming Citizen Journalist status bottomofthehill Apr 2021 #5

Without knowing for sure, I'd be willing to bet that "Citizen Journalist" isn't a thing. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #21

Having a cell phone is all some people need Harker Apr 2021 #44

I once had a fedora. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #45

The notebook qualifies you... Harker Apr 2021 #46

I am honoured! Thank you so much! BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #47

Pretty clear DownriverDem Apr 2021 #6

Videos and media, the only way to expose injustice. Jay25 Apr 2021 #7

time to clean that house top to bottom - thank you, and well met bringthePaine Apr 2021 #8

The police are out of control in this country Joe Nation Apr 2021 #9

"The system is so rotten that it can't be repaired" brooklynite Apr 2021 #27

Thanks... My question also. nt reACTIONary Apr 2021 #38

HR1 is the ONLY answer. rickyhall Apr 2021 #10

It seems to me that police are now openly thwarting Biden admin's attempt to reform law enforcement. joetheman Apr 2021 #11

It worked for them when Obama was in office... 2naSalit Apr 2021 #13

We need to go on the offensive with these fascists and not let up. hadEnuf Apr 2021 #16

I am not saying yer wrong... CrackityJones75 Apr 2021 #24

It's almost certain we'll be living in a nightmare if we don't do anything and they seize power. hadEnuf Apr 2021 #26

Yep I don't disagree. CrackityJones75 Apr 2021 #28

A political price needs to be exacted for EVERY act the Trump GOP pulls or tries to pull. hadEnuf Apr 2021 #35

Justice Department is 110,000+ employee organization riddled with tRump/BillyBarr devotees NoMoreRepugs Apr 2021 #17

Seriously!! ShazzieB Apr 2021 #29

This soldierant Apr 2021 #30

I live here Stonecarver1 Apr 2021 #14

+1 2naSalit Apr 2021 #19

Yes, and welcome to DU. Xavier Breath Apr 2021 #32

Thanks, Stonecarver1. Great first post!! littlemissmartypants Apr 2021 #43

It Looks Like Firing The City Manager And Police Chief DallasNE Apr 2021 #15

No press, no democracy. Duncan Grant Apr 2021 #18

"Democracy Dies in Darkness" WAPO truth Evolve Dammit Apr 2021 #20

They're escalating uponit7771 Apr 2021 #22

What happened to the penned "Free Speech Zones" so popular during W's mess of an administration? BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #23

I think the solution might be something along the lines of community social centers... Volaris Apr 2021 #25

Sara Sidner was harrassed and.bullied orangecrush Apr 2021 #31

Thanks for covering the protests and for speaking up about this travesty! n/t KatK Apr 2021 #33

Solidarity, girlfriend!!! calimary Apr 2021 #34

Try it, clowns. Your time is almost up ecstatic Apr 2021 #36

Scary Times colsohlibgal Apr 2021 #37

I saw Sara reporting on CNN two nights ago and I was afraid for her. BigmanPigman Apr 2021 #39

The guy in her face was not a protestor orangecrush Apr 2021 #41

Thank-you for what you do. NH Ethylene Apr 2021 #40

Can we Defund now? quakerboy Apr 2021 #42