FBI Agents Who Bent The Knee To BLM In "Iconic Photo" Have Been Demoted (1 Viewer)

[VySky]

I'm a big fan of people determining what is, and is not, acceptable risk when it comes to making crucial life impacting decisions.

Perhaps these virtue signaling agents thought they would never face discipline over the matter. Or considered it to have been acceptable risk if they did.

If so, I respect their decision and do not expect to hear any crying from them albeit the media is doing enough whining for all concerned.

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FBI Agents Who Bent The Knee To BLM In "Iconic Photo" Have Been Demoted​

FBI agents who were assigned to protect national monuments from vandalism by protesters during the BLM riots instead chose to "take a knee" in a sign of solidarity (or submission) when confronted by the mob in Washington DC on June 4th, 2020. The establishment media widely circulated a photo of the incident, creating a national controversy.



The event followed a series of prostrations by Democrat officials and leftists designed to appease rioters while also giving credence to the false claims of "systemic racism" in America.




Times have changed drastically in five years and in 2025 this brand of woke worship is highly frowned upon by the majority of the public. Donald Trump's return to the White House has driven home the clear message that social justice ideology is dead. This is why it is unlikely that there will be much uproar over the recent demotion of several of the FBI agents involved in the famous "bend the knee" photo, though the media is unsurprisingly outraged.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has reassigned several agents who were photographed kneeling with demonstrators. The reassignments, viewed as demotions by many inside the FBI, come nearly five years after the episode that ignited divisions inside the bureau. FBI officials offered no explanation for changing the roles to less coveted positions for the agents.

FBI Agents Who Bent The Knee To BLM In "Iconic Photo" Have Been Demoted | ZeroHedge

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[Captain Adverse]

I'm a big fan of people determining what is, and is not, acceptable risk when it comes to making crucial life impacting decisions.

Perhaps these virtue signaling agents thought they would never face discipline over the matter. Or considered it to have been acceptable risk if they did.

If so, I respect their decision and do not expect to hear any crying from them albeit the media is doing enough whining for all concerned.

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FBI Agents Who Bent The Knee To BLM In "Iconic Photo" Have Been Demoted​

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Well, if they had been "off duty" then IMO there would be no issue.

However, taking a "knee" (in this case as an expression of submission in support of something) while obviously on duty and wearing signs of office is a major no-no. Frowned upon in general with exceptions (like taking a knee for a briefing while in the field of operations).

 

[Showtime586]

I'm a big fan of people determining what is, and is not, acceptable risk when it comes to making crucial life impacting decisions.

Perhaps these virtue signaling agents thought they would never face discipline over the matter. Or considered it to have been acceptable risk if they did.

If so, I respect their decision and do not expect to hear any crying from them albeit the media is doing enough whining for all concerned.

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FBI Agents Who Bent The Knee To BLM In "Iconic Photo" Have Been Demoted​

FBI Agents Who Bent The Knee To BLM In "Iconic Photo" Have Been Demoted | ZeroHedge

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More Zerohedge......lmao
I figured that you would find something to post as a diversion from the recent Trump economy disaster report.

 

[Showtime586]

Well, if they had been "off duty" then IMO there would be no issue.

However, taking a "knee" (in this case as an expression of submission in support of something) while obviously on duty and wearing signs of office is a major no-no. Frowned upon in general with exceptions (like taking a knee for a briefing while in the field of operations).

Lmao again.....
Funny how you have no problem with gutless Republicans "dropping to their knees" to "service" Trump.

 

[Mithrae]

Well, if they had been "off duty" then IMO there would be no issue.

However, taking a "knee" (in this case as an expression of submission in support of something) while obviously on duty and wearing signs of office is a major no-no. Frowned upon in general with exceptions (like taking a knee for a briefing while in the field of operations).

It's quite telling that Trumpists automatically conflate respect with weakness and apparently cannot even comprehend the difference (which of course highlights their own deep insecurity). I'm sure you imagine flying a flag at half-mast is also "an expression of submission"

The gesture originated in a 2016 American football game, during which Colin Kaepernick and his 49ers teammate Eric Reid chose to kneel during the playing of the US national anthem, to call attention to the issues of racial inequality and police brutality.[3] Reid said of the decision:​

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"After hours of careful consideration, and even a visit from Nate Boyer, a retired Green Beret and former NFL player, we came to the conclusion that we should kneel, rather than sit, the next day during the anthem as a peaceful protest. We chose to kneel because it’s a respectful gesture. I remember thinking our posture was like a flag flown at half-mast to mark a tragedy.[3]"​

Taking the knee - Wikipedia

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[VySky]

It's quite telling that Trumpists automatically conflate respect with weakness and apparently cannot even comprehend the difference (which of course highlights their own deep insecurity). I'm sure you imagine flying a flag at half-mast is also "an expression of submission"

The gesture originated in a 2016 American football game, during which Colin Kaepernick and his 49ers teammate Eric Reid chose to kneel during the playing of the US national anthem, to call attention to the issues of racial inequality and police brutality.[3] Reid said of the decision:​

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"After hours of careful consideration, and even a visit from Nate Boyer, a retired Green Beret and former NFL player, we came to the conclusion that we should kneel, rather than sit, the next day during the anthem as a peaceful protest. We chose to kneel because it’s a respectful gesture. I remember thinking our posture was like a flag flown at half-mast to mark a tragedy.[3]"​

Taking the knee - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Well, given all that nonsense, they can now take a knee from the cheap seats.

 

[VySky]

Under Biden's watch FBI agents who took a knee got promoted and Wray was questioned as to why?

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Rep. Gaetz Demands Answers Why FBI Agents Who Kneeled For BLM Got Promotions​

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Rep. Gaetz Demands Answers Why FBI Agents Who Kneeled For BLM Got Promotions​

Liam Edgar June 29, 2023 9:23 am



Rep. Matt Gaetz on Wednesday spotlighted another way the Justice Department, and more specifically the FBI, is little more than the enforcement arm of the Democratic Party.
The Fort Walton Beach Republican told Fox News that some FBI agents who took a knee for the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests following the death of George Floyd were likely rewarded with “plum” career-advancement opportunities.

According to Fox, Gaetz wrote a letter on Tuesday to FBI Director Christopher Wray inquiring about commendations, promotions, and higher-profile assignments awarded to FBI agents who knelt before BLM protesters in June 2020 in Washington, D.C.

Rep. Gaetz Demands Answers Why FBI Agents Who Kneeled For BLM Got Promotions

Rep. Matt Gaetz on Wednesday spotlighted another way the Justice Department, and more specifically the FBI, is little more than the enforcement...

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[NuffSaid]

Under Biden's watch FBI agents who took a knee got promoted and Wray was questioned as to why?

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Rep. Gaetz Demands Answers Why FBI Agents Who Kneeled For BLM Got Promotions​

Rep. Gaetz Demands Answers Why FBI Agents Who Kneeled For BLM Got Promotions

Rep. Matt Gaetz on Wednesday spotlighted another way the Justice Department, and more specifically the FBI, is little more than the enforcement...

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Pedophile Matt Gaetz?
Hard pass.

 

[NuffSaid]

FBI agents who wear MAGA hats while arresting brown US citizens will get bonuses and promotions.

 

[CaughtInThe]

Just think what's going to happen to Christians who bent over for Donald Trump.

 

[Pound4abrown]

Man you do love to post circle-jerk threads.

 

[Pound4abrown]

Just think what's going to happen to Christians who bent over for Donald Trump.

“There's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over.”​

― Frank Zappa

 

[PeacefulWarrior]

I'm a big fan of people determining what is, and is not, acceptable risk when it comes to making crucial life impacting decisions.

Perhaps these virtue signaling agents thought they would never face discipline over the matter. Or considered it to have been acceptable risk if they did.

If so, I respect their decision and do not expect to hear any crying from them albeit the media is doing enough whining for all concerned.

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FBI Agents Who Bent The Knee To BLM In "Iconic Photo" Have Been Demoted​

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Gosh. Thats pretty shocking stuff.

 

[BirdinHand]

So, he didn’t discipline them during his FIRST term - when he was in charge while this happened - but is now retroactively disciplining them 5 years later?

Seems…ineffective and questionable.

But

Senile old men do weird things.

 

[btthegreat]

Of all the dumbest things to get outraged about, someone 'taking a knee' has to be the dumbest.

 

[US&THEM]

I'm a big fan of people determining what is, and is not, acceptable risk when it comes to making crucial life impacting decisions.

Perhaps these virtue signaling agents thought they would never face discipline over the matter. Or considered it to have been acceptable risk if they did.

If so, I respect their decision and do not expect to hear any crying from them albeit the media is doing enough whining for all concerned.

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FBI Agents Who Bent The Knee To BLM In "Iconic Photo" Have Been Demoted​

FBI Agents Who Bent The Knee To BLM In "Iconic Photo" Have Been Demoted | ZeroHedge

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If true they will get paid after their successful lawsuit.

 

[j brown's body]

Well, if they had been "off duty" then IMO there would be no issue.

However, taking a "knee" (in this case as an expression of submission in support of something) while obviously on duty and wearing signs of office is a major no-no. Frowned upon in general with exceptions (like taking a knee for a briefing while in the field of operations).

They simply picked the wrong cause.

"The Trump administration moved on Friday to weaken federal prohibitions on government employees showing support for President Trump while at work, embracing the notion that they should be allowed to wear campaign paraphernalia and removing an independent review board’s role in policing violations."

Trump Officials Weaken Rules Insulating Government Workers From Politics

A reinterpretation of the Hatch Act announced by the administration lets officials wear campaign paraphernalia like MAGA hats, and removes an independent board’s role in policing violations.

www.nytimes.com

 

[BirdinHand]

Well, if they had been "off duty" then IMO there would be no issue.

However, taking a "knee" (in this case as an expression of submission in support of something) while obviously on duty and wearing signs of office is a major no-no. Frowned upon in general with exceptions (like taking a knee for a briefing while in the field of operations).

Why not discipline them back in 2020 when Trump was POTUS and this incident occurred then?

Why retroactively discipline people 5 years later?

The incident occurred during Trump’s first term. Not under Biden, it occurred under Trump.

 

[VySky]

Why not discipline them back in 2020 when Trump was POTUS and this incident occurred then?

Investigations take time

Why retroactively discipline people 5 years later?

Because they deserve it

The incident occurred during Trump’s first term. Not under Biden, it occurred under Trump.

And its being appropriately dealt with as Wray couldn't have carried Patels satchel.

 

[j brown's body]

Investigations take time

Because they deserve it

And its being appropriately dealt with as Wray couldn't have carried Patels satchel.

Why do they deserve it?

 

[j brown's body]

Trump's firings remind of the The Death of Stalin where after his stroke, only the worst doctors could help him because had killed or banished the others, and they were scared to death to make a decision without him.

 

[americanwoman]

I have to say if you are being assigned to protect something like a monument and on duty, you should remain impartial, unbiased, and do what your task is. If you don't agree with it then don't go. The picture above with the one laughing, it's like it's a joke to her. Does she really, really believe black lives matters? Hard to say but doubt it.

In the end, being demoted 5 years later is a little extreme.

 

[VySky]

Why do they deserve it?

Because it obviously shows a lack of judgement.

 

[VySky]

I have to say if you are being assigned to protect something like a monument and on duty, you should remain impartial, unbiased, and do what your task is. If you don't agree with it then don't go. The picture above with the one laughing, it's like it's a joke to her. Does she really, really believe black lives matters? Hard to say but doubt it.

In the end, being demoted 5 years later is a little extreme.

And it appears a black man and woman did not take a knee.

 

[BirdinHand]

Because it obviously shows a lack of judgement.

A lack of judgement Trump didn’t feel the need to address when the incident occurred and he was POTUS?

Sounds like poor leadership to me - 6 months before Trump left office and he did nothing.

Now he cares?