"Let's not pretend that Pike is an independent bad actor." militarization of the police. (I'd go back even a step further and look at Darrell Gates & LAPD, early 90s.)

"I’m not writing you to educate you about free speech or police brutality. I assume you’re smart enough to understand both, and to see clearly that the University was badly on the wrong side here. I’m writing as a fellow higher ed administrator."

"As the chart makes clear, commercial grade pepper spray leaves even the most painful of natural peppers (the Himalayan ghost pepper) far behind."

"most of what police are called upon to do, day in and day out, requires patience, diplomacy and interpersonal skills." not this paramilitary BS. Honestly, I don't want to be all "F*** Tha Police"; I'd rather have guys like the one who gave me a ride home after C's bike crash.

"I live next door to a house owned by Bank of America, and they are the worst neighbors I’ve ever had"

"I just want a party to vote for whose three guiding principles are (a) maximize individual liberty, (b) minimize the Gini coefficient, and (c) protect the commons. Yes, I am aware that these three goals are orthogonal and often conflict with one another: that's why it requires an ongoing process of negotiation" I can get behind that.

"To put it simply: tax the rich, end the wars and restore honest and effective government for all." I hope he's right.

Been thinking of the "Bonus Army" lately. Glad to see Emmett in the same vein, but with local parallels.

TBH, a color or symbol of solidarity would be nice.