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    1. TECL_Grimsdottir on

      I’ll point out that Portland has a dance party today, and Chicago has its big marathon.

      ALL. THEY. DO. IS. LIE.

    2. AGuyWhoBrokeBad on

      This is why you vote. Even if you think democrats are a party of do nothings. Even if you think Harris is terrible on Gaza. There are still some clear differences. For one, only the Republican will send the military to American cities for the sole purpose of harassing people who “voted wrong.” It’s only blue cities getting targeted and what’s happening in Portland is a warning. Step out of line and we’ll make your city a hub for ICE. Step out of line and see soldiers in the streets.

    3. So what’s the deal with all those smaller cities in red states that report even higher crime rates, JD?

      Are they “overwhelmed”? Are they calculating them “wrong”?

    4. It was really treacherous when I had to dodge all the Chicago crime to go on my pottery painting date Friday.

    5. ……I do not believe any fucking statistics that this criminal enterprise quotes…..

    6. Imagine, this administration of all people, claiming, unironically, that someone else isn’t providing accurate statistics.

    7. Fifth_Wall0666 on

      Crime by definition is kidnapping people, which is exactly what the Trump occupation has ordered it’s gang members to do with a quota of 3,000 kidnappings a day.

    8. This again – “the lack of evidence to support my claims actually is evidence my claims are extra-true.” We’ll be seeing a lot more of this tactic, unfortunately.

    9. They plan on using it as an excuse to take over complete control of the cities, cancel elections, and remain in power. Anyone who doesnt see this is either blind or ignorant. The media and the Dems should be calling out their BS 24/7 and ringing the alarm bells.

    10. justapileofshirts on

      This isn’t exactly new, they’ve been lying about statistics for years in regards to COVID, other health issues, demographics.

    11. NotMyNameActually on

      Next question if I were that reporter: “So if you wanted to invoke the insurrection act to gain more power, you can make up any crime statistics you want, with no evidence at all, and just claim that the cities aren’t tracking them properly?”

    12. Allw3ar3saying on

      “The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command”

    13. Can you imagine how INSANE it’s gonna be when Vance steps in next. No having to explain the erratic nature of Trumps behavior? Just pure, cold, calculation and execution. As bad as it is right now, it’s going to get worse if midterms and beyond don’t mange to pivot the county towards a center-left (or more) direction.

    14. Kaffe-Mumriken on

      And then she asked ”do you have correct statistics and what is your source?”

      Right?

    15. This is the same JD Vance that said on a news interview he will make up a story after being questions about Trumps debate statement “They are eating the cats. They are eating the dogs.”

    16. “Mr. Vance, if you are saying that crime statistics are not accurate what are you basing your statements on?”

    17. This is the same strategy that potato heads like flat earthers and climate denialists use: when you present them with the facts, they just say the facts are wrong or a lie.

    18. I’m looking forward to the shoe going on the other foot so we can do all this same shit to the people who actually deserve it: the violent right and their shithole red states.

    19. joeyreturn_of_guest on

      Oh …fuck I didn’t even think of that. They just don’t keep statistics properly. DUH! Why didn’t I think of that?

      But where does the federal government get their numbers from? And why aren’t they sharing this information?

      One of the major tenets of conservatism in the US is giving states more power. Why are they not doing that?

    20. The media just needs to call these people cunts and get it over with. Quit trying to play nice for ratings.

    21. Yeah I’m not clicking on a link for a company run by a drug-addled Nazi. Anyone got a better source?

    22. I just need 1 journalist. JUST 1 to say, with all due respect crime was out of control in the 1970s and 1980s and 1990s and yes, even the current levels of crime are a poor reflection of us as a country BUT to claim that NOW there is some ***unprecedented*** level of crime that has “gotten out of control” is laughable. It was out of control mainly in the 1980s when the GOP was in control and didn’t care about crime rates in “blue” inner cities largely among black and brown people. When you strip away this veneer is display the full spite and racism that the GOP has fully embraced.

      The level of crime is high when compared to other similar sized European cities but that is 100% a reflection of policy choices and income inequality and NOT a moral failing of the people who live there and it is not NEW and it is BETTER.

    23. If they aren’t keeping stats properly the HOW DO YOU KNOW? They don’t keep crime stats between couch cushions.

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