Demonstrations in Portland have generated controversy. The mainstream media for the most part is describing the activity as peaceful, which is obvious gaslighting. Local activists describe siege warfare with commercial fireworks and rubber bullets. To me it sounds like LARPers reenacting the Battle of Fort Sumter, although this is way more dangerous. The local and state government are supporting the continual felony activity, and it is Felony-level. Citing Twitter and bellingcat.com, you humble Mechanic dives in to see what's actually going on.

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