By: Diane Benjamin
I was at the Casey’s in Normal yesterday that was looted. A copy of the Pantagraph was laying on the counter, I asked an out of town friend who grew up here if she had heard about it. The clerk behind the counter started telling us about what happened. He was obviously traumatized by the mob that looted the store.
Now read the WGLT story: https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2024-09-30/this-is-unacceptable-isu-and-town-of-normal-leaders-discuss-ways-to-contain-large-parties
Chris Koos thinks he can make sure it never happens again. He can’t fix this problem. A couple of generations have grown up feeling entitled to do whatever they want. Many have no respect for any authority. Do businesses here have to start locking everything up to prevent looting like California?
We are moving toward an authoritarian society. People will cry out to government to make it stop. Government will be happy to impose more lockdowns that won’t work since criminals don’t care about laws.
The 2nd Amendment exists so we can protect ourselves. In blue states you can be prosecuted for excising that right.
If you want a non lethal way to protect yourself, this is it: https://byrna.com/
One of those would have dispersed the looters with tear gas.
The only fix for the country is a return to our founding principles including personal responsibility. Moral and religious people aren’t born that way. You are witnessing the result of not teaching this.
It shouldn’t be a surprise that undisciplined children grow up to be animals.
The pantagraph still has not reported the theft and ransacking of the quick trip and caseys stores. They only mention the shooting and death of one person which is terrible in itself but finish the story of what else the crowds did.
America as we used to know it is done. What you saw this weekend has been going on all over the country and it is obvious will not stop.
I mentioned in a comment after viewing a video of the crowds at the quick trip why is it usually young people of color, those that make up 14% of the population of the U.S. that you see assembling and doing damage such as we experienced this weekend.
And no I don’t have a racist bone in my body my parents raised me to focus on the character of people not the color of their skin but my above comments are based on my observation of events going on all over the country!
Since 2008 people, especially people of color, have been given a green light to burn down cities, riot, and loot with little or no consequences. All in the name of social justice. In fact some lawmakers on the left openly encourage this lawlessness. I think it’s driven by pure evil ….there’s no other reasonable explanation I can see. Today’s young adults grew up in a time devoted to the destruction of civility and the Judeo-Christian values that are the moral foundation our country was built upon. We’ve spawned an entire generation that knows no better. Until there are serious consequences for crime ( check out Singapore ) we will have lawlessness.
Protect yourself as have had multiple gas station odd incidents lately Farmer City Hucks Gas) just off I 74 was lover weekend.
Minnesota plated black car with what appeared to be a foreign last with red head dress/covering and small dog in front of car pulled up to on other side of gas pump yelling me to come over. I ignored but then she yelled “ya got any change” my phone is messed up!!!”
I avoided and said Im sorry No. She processes to spit at me and my car multiple times – drove off
Reported it al to cashier a safety issue and she Manager not there on weekends and no cameras on that side of station outside when I asked.
Cashier refused to report it after I even and plate wrote details down for her so I did online.
Im sure this happens often than not but literally Rural stations are a target am sure now with all the “newcomers”
Peotect yourself folks and your children and family- do not talk to strangers
I will never not talk to strangers because most Americans are nice. For the other few I have a permit.
ACARY touches on another dire situation. Multiculturalism. People of every ethnic, racial, and religious persuasion are flocking to our country…. legally and illegally. They are being encouraged to maintain the culture of their homeland regardless it’s lack of compatibility to ours. They’re being encouraged to NOT assimilate! Whatever happened to E Pluribus Unum? Should not the new comer adapt to the host? Without a common language and common societal construct a nation is doomed. Look at what’s happening in Europe. Their culture is being destroyed by middle eastern and African immigrants that are encouraged to maintain their wholly incompatible culture. Here our social engineers celebrate the divisiveness created by multiculturalism. We’re now either being lead by total fools or the Evil One himself.
Truth! This is pure evil! A house divided will fall taught by Jesus in Matthew 12:22-28
don’t give foreign looking strangers in black cars change
Protect yourself as have had multiple gas station odd incidents lately Farmer City Hucks Gas) just off I 74 was ober weekend.
Minnesota plated black car with what appeared to be a foreign LADY with red head dress/covering and small dog in front of car pulled up to on other side of gas pump yelling me to come over. I ignored but then she yelled “ya got any change” my phone is messed up!!!”
I avoided and said Im sorry No. She PROCEEDS to spit at me and my car multiple times – drove off
Reported it al to cashier a safety issue and she Manager not there on weekends and no cameras on that side of station outside when I asked.
Cashier refused to report it after I even and plate wrote details down for her so I did online.
Im sure this happens often than not but literally Rural stations are a target am sure now with all the “newcomers”
PROTECT yourself folks and your children and family- do not talk to strangers
You already said this!
Nope King Koos can’t make it stop, but he sure as heck can let the police do their jobs.
Remember Koos is the one that stood by while the target store was looted by a mob years ago and told the police to stand down. And he still got re-elected speaks highly of the residents of normal!!!
Maybe Chicago heard the police in Normal allow looting
Koos likely supports the mayhem along with Renner and others in the local political Clique. It is not that far-fetched to believe that both are believers in soft Marxism if not Communism. Although Koos served in Viet Nam, several like him came back with Communist sympathies. I can guarantee you that his brother Greg is at the very least a Socialist by what has always come out of his mouth. Both their parents were known to be left of center. Renner never tried to hide his leftist leanings and never will. All those mentioned likely see the recent and past mayhem as justifiable political payback.
Yeah, he won by only 13 votes and that’s questionable. He also only ran because Tiritilli decided to run against him again. He just couldn’t let a Republican win 🤬
MPEABODY why does the left want a war with Russia? Now that Islam is well on it’s way to re-conquering Europe, America is all that stands between the cabal you speak of and their world victory….and America is imploding at a phenomenal pace. In a decade we won’t recognize our country, much faster than that if Harris wins next month. They’ve organized their legions of useful idiots everywhere from the inner city to our most elite college campuses. They’ve successfully inverted the truth on everything from gender to justice. They’ve infiltrated the very fibre of our most critical institutions…. military… law….education…medicine… religion…communication….and most important of all, family, with their insidious twisted ideas. So why a war they don’t need for victory.
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Because the cabal wants to rule the world. Russia is huge with many natural resources. Also, their hate for Putin knows no bounds. Although a dictator, they also see him as a nationalist just like Trump. They can handle dealing with dictators not nationalist. They hate Orban too because he puts Hungary first and not the UE. It’s all about making ungodly amounts of money and establishing a no borders world where their ilk reigns Supreme. Your point on foreign invasions of the Caucasian countries is a valid argument. That is nothing more than ridding countries of Caucasian dominant countries where they know if pushed too far, the population will fight back. They know the third worlders will not push back that hard if they are provided food, shelter and handouts as long they are not separated from family. It’s a whole different ballgame dealing with independent and self reliant populations. Again, listen the Weinstein Brothers, Gabbard, Bobby Jr. and independent Podcasters who no longer care what people think of them.
MPEABODY these cabal types are very smart and have likely been at this for a few generations. It seems that if they’re patient all will very shortly fall into place as designed. Maybe their becoming too impatient. And what of China and the far east? They’re major world players that I don’t see buckling under to a European based group….then there’s the Muslims, another major force. It’s hard for me to envision both the far east and the middle east bowing to Brussels or Geneva or wherever. We’ve some BIG cultural hurdles that need to be rectified before a “World Order” can be established. Sadly, America is not a real player anymore.
They want western civilization ended because they hate freedom
That must be the common denominator…. end freedom. Makes sense, freedom is nonexistent in China and Muslim countries. The ensuing power struggle after Western freedom is gone will be interesting to say the least.
Anyone that was paying attention could see this coming years ago. The Clinton’s were the subtle messengers followed by the foreign invader Barry Soetoro, nationally.
Once Koos and Renner took over BN with the help of ISU and IWU it was a forgone conclusion. That was followed by making sure enough of their Agenda 21 and CPUSA buddies got installed on councils and boards to turn BN purple and soon blue. If you don’t think federal, state and Chicago connections aren’t involved, you need to take your blinders off. This will be ramped up exponentially in November no matter who wins or is installed politically. Everyone should be listening to people like Chris Williamson. Joe Rogan, Eric and Bret Weinstein and Tulsi Gabbard among others who are pulling the curtain back on just how bad it is and the secret cabal that is actually pushing for an all out war with Russia, economic collapse and an international race war. You ain’t seen nothin yet.
MPEABODY, you are so right “You ain’t see nothin yet.”
They are already trying to cover this up. The trouble makers are from Chicago and they’re being encouraged to come here. Seems like I’ve heard this story before. We’ll see the true character of our “leadership” in how they talk about and respond to this. Sadly in Illinois I’m not hopeful that this will be handled correctly. I encourage those with any doubt about this to seek out video to see what we’re facing. These incidents require an aggressive response not social workers examining feelings & root causes. It’s here now in Blono and everyone should be watching very closely and vote accordingly.
Koos wants to change an ordinance 😂😂😂
I watched Dr. Phil this afternoon and the show was about illegals here and what is taking place in CO a sanctuary state. No wonder Trump wants an end to sanctuary cities and states. They aren’t cooperating with ICE officers at all. Not only does law enforcement have to deal with community crime now add in additional crime from illegals.
A week or so ago I was approached by a foreigner in a vehicle at McLean while I was getting gasoline. He asked me several times if I had any money. I told them no I don’t carry money on me. Finally they drove off. I never liked the idea of carrying a firearm but I’m beginning to re-evaluate it.
Koos doesn’t have enough officers to stop much of anything. Look what they did in downtown Chicago a while back. Stormed it and bashed vehicles and caused damage.
MARC if you get a firearm I suggest you consider a revolver. Nearly twenty years ago I took a 32 hour CC class at a long time established range west of town. One of our instructors was a recently retired FBI agent from Springfield ( before they were politicized). We were lunching together and had just completed the long segment on legal responsibility, which btw, is enormous!!. He advised…”take your brass with you and if you’re not on camera leave and don’t look back”. Just sayin…..
Koos’s Kops take knee as soon as they encounter members of a certain demographic – no matter what the behavior.
Sitting here in the eastern Tennessee seeing the destruction from the hurricane with my own eyes I find what’s happening in my home town just as appalling. We are in the middle of a natural catastrophe while my home town is in the middle of a catastrophe produced by a liberal government. The only way to stop the catastrophe in Illinois is by voting out the very people who are causing the damage. We here in Tennessee will clean up and move on. Will the people of Illinois and Bloomington Normal?
What the hell happened? Nobody is describing what happened?
Videos all over social media. LARGE group attacked Normal businesses and 2 hit shot. Be police were out matched.
What happens when the next Pop-Up Party is at his bike shop. I’m sure Mayor Koos will take action then. Start arresting these thugs immediately before it escalates even more!
To bad the moniker Normal is so proud, “Not in our town” doesn’t apply to out of control mobs, riots, and thuggery.
Diane a great book that helps explain the social upheaval this blog thread is addressing is:
The Dragon’s Prophecy by Jonathan Cain.
It addresses the Israeli Palestinian conflict and the attack on Western and Judeo-Christian values from biblical standpoint.
Yes, fantastic, although we watched the DVDs, he is amazing and very knowledgeable on current and past events.
Did not know it was on DVD.