Confrontation between a group of men and Occupy Phoenix protesters

A group of men came to share their religious views with the Occupy Phoenix protesters, but it got ugly very quickly. 10/22/2011

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[Bslappy]

I didn't hear any religious views. I just heard this black dude yammering. I didn't hear any real points to be made. Racism is still a problem in this country but shouting nonsense isn't going to solve anything. I didn't authorize slave ships nor would I have if I had lived 400 years ago. We shouldn't forget, but we should labor to move on together.

[Timasu]

@Bslappy They were carrying posters saying that Israel is really people of color and that Jesus was black. At about 3:15 one of the men starts reading a bible. It could have gotten physical, but a plains clothed officer stepped in between them and there were more police nearby. I'm not sure exactly why they came to the Occupy Phoenix protest... other than to argue.

[Timasu]

@Bslappy Someone else called LibertyLion posted a video called "Brazen Racism at Occupy Phoenix" where these guys tell more of their religious views. They also say that the original Irish and Scottish were black.

[beefreee]

The problem seems to be not respecting freedom of speech.

Not a good thing for the occupy movement.

Does any one know what they wanted to talk about?

[Timasu]

@beefreee They wanted to talk about religion and their view for the future of the world. I will admit they had some pretty radical ideas. The occupy protesters probably should have just ignored them.

[matcotech]

That guy is an ignorant ass. Someone needs to punch that douche square in the jaw. It doesn't matter what color anybody is in this movement.

[Bloodsport1]

YOu see this what happen when you dont develope your skills. Even if you have skills and you still poor or not in the position you should be in, you will still have hope, passion and faith because you have skills. These men and some of those ocw dont have or little skills I bet.

[ItNice26]

Go preach in Nigeria you pavement ape.

[colouredbills]

look at this loud and obnoxious pathetic nigger

[Havok203]

@matcotech Why? He was exercising his 1st amendment rights! But that why we need the Police at these events like this. To protect people's constitutional rights from people like you! And they did a wonderful job doing it! Just don't complain if the Cops pepper spay and arrest you for assaulting someone. You obviously don't believe in freedom of speech and neither do those who thumbs up you!

[slev09]

A great deal of knowledge is always an empowering thing in my opinion. However, this idiot proves that just a little bit can be dangerous.

[maxalpz]

guys are from the 12 tribes of israel movement. anyone in nyc will see these guys in colorful robes preaching on the street.

[ajhowey275]

@lucifernonce -- It looks like an ignorant black loud-mouth with some useless hangers-on trying to provoke a confrontation with the "occupy" protesters. His mama should charge on in there, grab the little snot by the ear, drag him home, and then start beating his ass for making such a spectacle of himself.

[D0ngl0n]

This man is clearly racist. Offend this "black man" and the first thing he brings up is color.

[b0ondockz]

@irishm0b You think you're responsible for "mass genocide" someone else committed years ago because the color of your skin? Your name is irishm0b, look at how oppressed the Irish were throughout history. Who bears the guilt for that? Take responsibility for your own actions not everyone who has the same color skin as you.

[b0ondockz]

@irishm0b The asshole is all over the place. He's talking about getting off latino land when he's black, and also thinks he's a black Israelite. He's just racist against white people.