H/T Magic Martin. The NO something or other on the backs of some people’s jackets are interesting. Also that many seem to be right in front of riot squad lines pitching rocks over their heads and no response.
"Objects in history may be closer than they appear" – Eeyore for Vlad
EGYPT – Alexandria – Dec 21st
The first two things that struck me was how much the police shields resemble the old Roman infantry shields and how the police are adopting the British square.
As far as I can tell from the videos the police have been ordered to take up defensive positions at strategic points and await orders, the demonstrators/rioters throwing rocks and other objects standing like that takes a lot of discipline. The police are showing that they are disciplined professionals who are awaiting orders to breakup the riots.