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2017-05-04 -Signs, Portents, and the Weather-
Berkeley elite propose ‘bubbles,’ ‘laughter yoga’ to quell campus violence
[WASHINGTONTIMES] A cadre of city leaders in Berkeley exchanged ideas for quelling violence by left-wing activists, which includes "quiet conversations," "empathy tents," "bubbles" and "laughter yoga."

Violent protests that have rocked the University of Caliphornia, an impregnable bastion of the Democratic Party,, Berkeley in recent months have the city’s elite searching for solutions. Documents obtained this week through a Public Request Act highlights some of the unorthodox suggestions for dealing with "antifa" activists who target conservative speakers.

"Envision Wavy Gravy, bubbles, singing, laughter yoga! Occupella. Buddhist Peace Meditators. Fencing with sponge noodles"
"Do you think there is a possibility of having quiet conversations with leftist activist groups to see is they would be willing to stand down and not show up for May 2 and/or other events?" Downtown Berkeley Association CEO John Cainer asked officials in an April 20 letter, Heat Street reported May 2. "I know it is probably a long shot, but there would seem to be little risk in quietly doing so."

Berkeley volunteer Commissioner Phoebe Anne Sorgen suggested empathy tents, which were provided on April 27.

"Envision Wavy Gravy, bubbles, singing, laughter yoga! Occupella. Buddhist Peace Meditators. Fencing with sponge noodles," she wrote, Heat Street reported. "Will Edwin set up the Empathy tent? How about a volleyball game in the middle of the park and/or a square dance? Will Code Pink
... a U.S. anti-war group. The group describes itself as a women-initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, stop new wars, and redirect our resources into healthcare, education, green jobs and other life-affirming activities. It was founded in 2002 by Jodie Evans, Medea Benjamin and of the other usual antiwar suspects. Its website lists hysterical allegations of US war crimes, and states that thousands of civilians were killed in Fallujah in 2004. Maybe it was millions. Benjamin was a 2000 candidate for the U.S. Senate on the Green Party ticket. She lost...
 pls bring peace symbol cookies to pass out, and daisies."
Posted by Fred 2017-05-04 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11130 views ]  Top

#1 Better yet, throw anyone wearing a mask in the slammer.
Posted by gorb 2017-05-04 01:16||   2017-05-04 01:16|| Front Page Top

#2 After snapping their throwing arms.
Posted by Skidmark 2017-05-04 01:26||   2017-05-04 01:26|| Front Page Top

#3 HMG
Posted by g(r)omgoru 2017-05-04 02:12||   2017-05-04 02:12|| Front Page Top

#4 "bubbles"

Redundant, no?
Posted by charger 2017-05-04 09:11||   2017-05-04 09:11|| Front Page Top

#5 Bubbles? In my experience, that's the closest most leftys ever get to soap.
Posted by AlmostAnonymous5839 2017-05-04 09:55||   2017-05-04 09:55|| Front Page Top

#6 Someone misspelled 'beatdown' as 'bubbles'... happens all the time.
Posted by CrazyFool 2017-05-04 10:07||   2017-05-04 10:07|| Front Page Top

#7 Empathy Tents were available at each of the Berkeley battles. Deranged folk of dubious hygiene offering free hugs while passing out candy. That would get you arrested in most communities. So we already know such idiocy doesn't work. It's not meant to. Interesting how Berkeley elites speak of Antifa as if it is an emotional state of being, rather than an actual physical force to be reckoned. This is why the violence will continue.
Posted by Rex Mundi 2017-05-04 10:42||   2017-05-04 10:42|| Front Page Top

#8 Anyone starting violence is met with grape shot.

Posted by DarthVader 2017-05-04 10:54||   2017-05-04 10:54|| Front Page Top

#9 A very good job was done in documenting the attempted stabbing at 2nd Berkeley on 4/15. Grape shot probably not too far off in the future if current trajectory remains.
Posted by Rex Mundi 2017-05-04 11:01||   2017-05-04 11:01|| Front Page Top

#10 Cheaper than handing out opioids.
Posted by Pappy 2017-05-04 11:33||   2017-05-04 11:33|| Front Page Top

#11 Guess I'm just a poorly educated old fart but the first solution that comes to my mind is the National Guard.
Posted by Abu Uluque 2017-05-04 11:50||   2017-05-04 11:50|| Front Page Top

#12 So Berkeley is now Bikini Bottom after binge at Goofy Goobers.

Good to hear from ya Rex.
Posted by swksvolFF 2017-05-04 11:52||   2017-05-04 11:52|| Front Page Top

#13 

Ah, yes, Wavy Gravy. Now there's a blast from the past. Of course, most of his online activity is now on his Facebook page.
Posted by Abu Uluque 2017-05-04 11:58||   2017-05-04 11:58|| Front Page Top

#14 And the snowflakes are welcome to check into Mega Weenie Hut Junior when their feewings get a boo boo.
Posted by gorb 2017-05-04 11:58||   2017-05-04 11:58|| Front Page Top

#15 Ooops again. I thought I set that width down to 450. I previewed it and everything. Sorry.
Posted by Abu Uluque 2017-05-04 12:01||   2017-05-04 12:01|| Front Page Top

#16 A marjaweenie tent would do a much better job.
Posted by Deacon Blues 2017-05-04 16:30||   2017-05-04 16:30|| Front Page Top

#17 They get so easily stressed. What will happen when they have the big earthquake in the bay area? Are they going to loot or just quiver in place?
Posted by Alaska Paul 2017-05-04 16:42||   2017-05-04 16:42|| Front Page Top

#18 Come on AC, kids only throw temper tantrums when they're near somebody who cares.
Posted by g(r)omgoru 2017-05-04 16:52||   2017-05-04 16:52|| Front Page Top

#19 they will freeze in place and die in large numbers. Darwinism can be a muther.
Posted by Injun Bucket8891 2017-05-04 17:27||   2017-05-04 17:27|| Front Page Top

#20 Observation: some of the comments in this thread demonstrate the depth of the problem, and why it will take a true ratcheting up of the violence before folks start engaging substantially. Sucks - but there you are.
Posted by Rex Mundi 2017-05-04 23:28||   2017-05-04 23:28|| Front Page Top

#21 Much appreciation swksvolFF
Posted by Rex Mundi 2017-05-04 23:33||   2017-05-04 23:33|| Front Page Top

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