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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:23 PM Original message |
Generalized Police Bashing Needs to Stop |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:25 PM Response to Original message |
1. Fuck cops. |
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izquierdista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:46 PM Response to Reply #1 |
25. Yes, fuck'em |
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Fire1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:32 PM Response to Reply #25 |
164. Sounds more than reasonable to me. n/t |
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Fire_Medic_Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:48 PM Response to Reply #1 |
28. Like that "outstanding" racist officer that gets to visit the White House and have a beer with Obama |
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Raineyb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:23 PM Response to Reply #28 |
102. Apparently if you're a pig and you whine on national television you get to |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:59 PM Response to Reply #1 |
50. There is this cute one that does traffic in the mornings |
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liquid diamond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:19 PM Response to Reply #1 |
96. This. |
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emilyg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:43 PM Response to Reply #1 |
120. Except when you need one. |
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GoneOffShore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:56 PM Response to Reply #120 |
134. Fish and bicycles? |
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emilyg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 11:08 PM Response to Reply #134 |
189. That has not been my experience. |
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DRoseDARs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 11:00 PM Response to Reply #1 |
186. Well, people-in-uniform ARE pretty damn hot, so yes. Fuck cops. |
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enzymatic (17 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 10:05 AM Response to Reply #1 |
256. I notice that you didn't elaborate after that brilliant headline. |
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Fire1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 06:11 PM Response to Reply #1 |
284. +1 |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:26 PM Response to Original message |
2. We have 1st Amendment rights on DU, in case you hadn't noticed in |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:35 PM Response to Reply #2 |
11. Right back at you |
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TorchTheWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:54 PM Response to Reply #2 |
37. oh bullshit |
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bridgit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:26 PM Response to Reply #37 |
106. agreed |
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mix (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:55 PM Response to Reply #37 |
132. This is not bigotry. |
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PurityOfEssence (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:24 PM Response to Reply #132 |
155. "generalized statements against..." is BY DEFINITION BIGOTRY |
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mix (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:30 PM Response to Reply #155 |
161. Your use of bigotry is meant to inflame. And it is not accurate. |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:37 PM Response to Reply #161 |
171. It is within our rights, you are correct |
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mix (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:40 PM Response to Reply #171 |
173. Someone elsewhere told you to look for the humanity |
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Hutzpa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 10:58 PM Response to Reply #171 |
185. You don't believe its the best course of action |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 12:40 AM Response to Reply #185 |
204. Making generalized statements |
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Hutzpa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 01:14 PM Response to Reply #204 |
277. Your argument makes sense |
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PurityOfEssence (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 12:06 AM Response to Reply #161 |
194. But this is, by definition, BIGOTRY. |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 12:26 AM Response to Reply #194 |
201. (shrug) I hate rapists. I guess I'm a bigot. So be it. |
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PurityOfEssence (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 04:52 AM Response to Reply #201 |
232. Everyone I've ever met has some prejudices, no matter how mild |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 10:09 AM Response to Reply #155 |
260. Like hell. If that were true, we'd ALL be bigots. |
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tammywammy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:44 PM Response to Reply #2 |
121. No we don't, there's plenty that censored on here |
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enzymatic (17 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 10:06 AM Response to Reply #2 |
257. The irony is delicious: in one breath you managed to bleat about free speech |
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tj2001 (685 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:27 PM Response to Original message |
3. Generalized police worship needs to stop |
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bliss_eternal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:32 PM Response to Reply #3 |
7. there are studies supporting this... |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:38 PM Response to Reply #7 |
16. This is a logical post |
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bliss_eternal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:10 PM Response to Reply #16 |
75. a few links... |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:12 PM Response to Reply #75 |
81. Thanks! |
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bliss_eternal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:23 PM Response to Reply #81 |
101. don't just thank me... |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:55 PM Response to Reply #101 |
131. Point well taken |
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bliss_eternal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:04 PM Response to Reply #131 |
144. perhaps "fuck cops" |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:23 PM Response to Reply #144 |
152. Maybe I expect more from people on this board? |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:30 PM Response to Reply #152 |
159. Deleted message |
bliss_eternal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:30 PM Response to Reply #152 |
160. what's not progressive... |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:32 PM Response to Reply #160 |
165. Questioning authority... |
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bliss_eternal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:37 PM Response to Reply #165 |
170. no one said that. |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:39 PM Response to Reply #170 |
172. Racial profiling IS a problem |
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bliss_eternal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:49 PM Response to Reply #172 |
175. what generalized statements...? |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 10:01 PM Response to Reply #175 |
177. There was one thread |
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bliss_eternal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 10:03 PM Response to Reply #177 |
179. then why not address it in the specific thread....? |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 12:42 AM Response to Reply #179 |
206. The thread was an example |
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dddem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 09:30 AM Response to Reply #101 |
244. I respectfully disagree. |
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bliss_eternal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 06:04 PM Response to Reply #244 |
282. you don't see the difference... |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:39 PM Response to Reply #3 |
17. EXACTLY |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:00 PM Response to Reply #17 |
56. The problem is that the "good" cops ENABLE the assholes. |
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bliss_eternal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:16 PM Response to Reply #56 |
91. sometimes they are afraid.... |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:24 PM Response to Reply #3 |
103. Amen. |
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LostInAnomie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:31 PM Response to Original message |
4. Cops are one of DU favorite groups to attack. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:36 PM Response to Reply #4 |
15. You haven't been following this discussion, have you? |
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LostInAnomie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:45 PM Response to Reply #15 |
22. It's the same conversation that always takes place when a cop makes the news. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:12 PM Response to Reply #22 |
79. Yes, you missed the part where we discussed the issues |
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LostInAnomie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:27 PM Response to Reply #79 |
109. LOL! |
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me b zola (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 12:56 AM Response to Reply #109 |
214. She's been here a year longer than you |
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LostInAnomie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 01:26 AM Response to Reply #214 |
216. Might want to check your math again. |
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me b zola (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 01:51 AM Response to Reply #216 |
222. You're using some of that special math: "You're either with us or you're against us" |
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LostInAnomie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 02:12 AM Response to Reply #222 |
225. Wanting police to behave more respectively is one thing... |
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Raineyb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 10:44 AM Response to Reply #225 |
262. You have a problem with what I said? |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 01:39 AM Response to Reply #22 |
219. There is something different about this one. |
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LostInAnomie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 02:36 AM Response to Reply #219 |
226. Good, someone with a law enforcement background. |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 03:27 AM Response to Reply #226 |
228. This discussion has taken place on DU. |
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Spazito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 10:00 AM Response to Reply #228 |
254. Excellent post! It was, in fact, Sgt. Crowley who broke the law... |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 10:08 AM Response to Reply #254 |
259. Thank you for the information. |
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Spazito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 10:34 AM Response to Reply #259 |
261. It was another poster, Gothmog, who originally pointed this out in his OP.. |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 11:09 AM Response to Reply #261 |
264. Oh, believe me, I understand. |
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Spazito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 11:15 AM Response to Reply #264 |
265. Yes, it has been fascinating to watch that when actual facts are.. |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 11:24 AM Response to Reply #265 |
267. I hope you included what SCOTUS and the Mass Courts have had to |
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Spazito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 11:28 AM Response to Reply #267 |
268. I am already blowing the dust off it, rofl! |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 11:30 AM Response to Reply #268 |
269. I'm still laughing at the first reply posted in your new thread. |
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Spazito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 11:38 AM Response to Reply #269 |
271. LOL, me too! |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 11:43 AM Response to Reply #271 |
272. Did you read Gates' attorney's initial statement? |
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Spazito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 12:39 PM Response to Reply #272 |
275. I keep asking myself, why did Sgt. Crowley deliberately ignore... |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 06:04 PM Response to Reply #228 |
283. I was hoping you'd post something like this for us civilians. |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 09:18 PM Response to Reply #283 |
288. lol - you are too kind |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 03:38 AM Response to Reply #226 |
229. Your defense of the professionals that defend Gates makes little |
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LostInAnomie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 04:12 AM Response to Reply #229 |
230. I can think of numerous reasons for the unions to back Crowley. |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 08:54 AM Response to Reply #230 |
242. You and I are commenting on the case without all the facts. |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 09:52 AM Response to Reply #242 |
249. "I would guess the the President has been harassed by the police just because of his skin color..." |
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Mythsaje (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:53 PM Response to Reply #4 |
35. Cops defend their own, even when they're obviously in the wrong... |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:31 PM Response to Original message |
5. police worship needs to stop |
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rollingrock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:55 PM Response to Reply #5 |
42. I second that. |
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polmaven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:12 PM Response to Reply #42 |
80. From WHERE are you |
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rollingrock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:18 PM Response to Reply #80 |
93. The president has said Gates has accepted |
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polmaven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 07:36 AM Response to Reply #93 |
236. Listen to what the president said, please... |
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Posteritatis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:39 PM Response to Reply #5 |
119. The use of the fallacy of the excluded middle needs to stop. (nt) |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:59 PM Response to Reply #119 |
141. Yeah, I remember when I read my first philosophy book, too! |
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Posteritatis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:10 PM Response to Reply #141 |
147. Then why'd you bring up police worship? |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:13 PM Response to Reply #147 |
148. DUH! Did you read the title of the thread? |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:25 PM Response to Reply #148 |
156. There is a difference |
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Robb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 10:08 AM Response to Reply #148 |
258. Welcome to DU! |
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Sebastian Doyle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:32 PM Response to Original message |
6. Yeah, OK |
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baldguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:32 PM Response to Original message |
8. It's not about hate, it's about our survival as a democracy instead of a police state. |
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opihimoimoi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:33 PM Original message |
GOP Worship needs to cease....We tried it under Bush/Cheney/Rummy |
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sea four (96 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:33 PM Original message |
Every cop I've run into has been a major dick. |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:42 PM Response to Original message |
20. This is different |
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Th1onein (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:58 PM Original message |
HEY! You know what? |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:06 PM Response to Original message |
69. Hahaha, wow |
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Th1onein (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:20 PM Response to Reply #69 |
97. I'm glad you like my assumptions. |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:25 PM Response to Reply #97 |
105. Can you provide the evidence you claim exists??? |
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Th1onein (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:38 PM Response to Reply #105 |
118. Hey, YOU are the one telling us what we "NEED" to do. |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:49 PM Response to Reply #118 |
126. No doubt your stories are true |
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Th1onein (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:58 PM Response to Reply #126 |
138. I'm not the one splitting society apart, buddy. |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:24 PM Response to Reply #138 |
154. It's not about giving them a pass |
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Th1onein (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 12:38 PM Response to Reply #154 |
274. Depends on whether you have a level playing field or not. |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:53 PM Response to Original message |
36. Change "dick" to "jerk" and you'll be fine. |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 12:23 AM Response to Reply #36 |
199. Well there's private dicks and public dicks. |
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polmaven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:19 PM Response to Original message |
95. I happen to have several friends |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:33 PM Response to Original message |
9. DU Authoritarians untie! |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:47 PM Response to Reply #9 |
26. We MUST, We must, We must increase our Bust!!! |
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proteus_lives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 12:10 AM Response to Reply #26 |
196. Disagree or not... |
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Fire_Medic_Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:49 PM Response to Reply #9 |
30. Untie what? |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:03 PM Response to Reply #30 |
61. Your shoe? The knot looks a little loose...needs to be redone |
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Fire_Medic_Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:09 PM Response to Reply #61 |
73. I use double knots they are fine. |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:13 PM Response to Reply #73 |
84. New Studies show double knots not as reliable as once thought |
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Fire_Medic_Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:15 PM Original message |
Mine have always held very well. I'll keep an eye on them though. |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:45 PM Response to Original message |
122. bah hahaha. i loved this subthread in oh so serious. thanks guys. nt oh |
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Fire_Medic_Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:54 PM Response to Reply #122 |
129. You are welcome. Silly to always be so serious. |
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annabanana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:16 PM Response to Reply #9 |
89. lol. . . |
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GoneOffShore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:34 PM Response to Original message |
10. I would love to be able to not bash cops because there are many good ones |
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godai (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:35 PM Response to Original message |
12. Nice try. Be aware that a lot of people who agree may not reply. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:39 PM Response to Reply #12 |
18. LOL! You poor, poor things. |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:45 PM Response to Reply #12 |
21. No Doubt |
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emilyg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:46 PM Response to Reply #12 |
125. I'll reply. I never |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:35 PM Response to Original message |
13. If I'm treated well I respond well |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:47 PM Response to Reply #13 |
27. Yup, the dreaded most |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:58 PM Response to Reply #27 |
49. Excuse me? Police Reports?? |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:15 PM Response to Reply #49 |
86. I take police reports very seriously |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:51 PM Response to Reply #86 |
128. Police Reports, 3 Cops statements, |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:56 PM Response to Reply #128 |
133. I can draw conclusions |
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dddem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 09:47 AM Response to Reply #133 |
246. In my humble opinion, |
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Hutzpa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 12:05 AM Response to Reply #86 |
193. Pardon my interruption |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 12:43 AM Response to Reply #193 |
207. Very true n/t |
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47of74 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:36 PM Response to Original message |
14. While there are plenty of good cops out there, there are also lots of bad ones too |
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undeterred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:40 PM Response to Original message |
19. I think that there are a lot of cops with poor social skills |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:48 PM Response to Reply #19 |
29. Again, there is a difference |
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JohnnyLib2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:46 PM Response to Original message |
23. I agree with the points in your OP. |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:46 PM Response to Original message |
24. If you're calling personal stories of racial profiling "cop bashing" you're way out of line |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:52 PM Response to Reply #24 |
34. I'm not saying that |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:59 PM Response to Reply #34 |
53. Well some of those may be nimrods. Welcome to DU. Or it may be their experience. |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:16 PM Response to Reply #53 |
90. That would be interesting |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:23 PM Response to Reply #90 |
100. and how it's affected police perception of police officers. |
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bliss_eternal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:35 PM Response to Reply #34 |
117. but in studying the culture... |
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MrSlayer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:50 PM Response to Original message |
31. There is a small but vocal group of cop haters here. |
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TorchTheWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:56 PM Response to Reply #31 |
43. I've not noticed it being a small group |
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Mythsaje (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:03 PM Response to Reply #43 |
63. How about "Bad Cop Haters?" |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:09 PM Response to Reply #31 |
74. how about many of us not even hating cops. how about we see a huge problem getting bigger |
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Mythsaje (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:51 PM Response to Original message |
32. Oh, I definitely don't hate all police... |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:55 PM Response to Reply #32 |
41. I agree |
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CakeGrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:09 PM Response to Reply #41 |
72. No, not any worse either, but they don't have any right to |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:13 PM Response to Reply #72 |
82. i blame the higher ups. i see the higher ups the ones responsible for the problem |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:17 PM Response to Reply #72 |
92. I agree (n/t) |
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varelse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:57 PM Response to Reply #41 |
137. "Cops aren't any worse than the rest of us. " |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:56 PM Response to Reply #32 |
44. right on. peace brother. and THIS, is not cop bashing. this is saying where the issue is |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:19 PM Response to Reply #44 |
94. I agree with your assessment |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:25 PM Response to Reply #94 |
104. we dont. we pretend it isnt there. and then to shut us up or not listen label "cop hater" |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:31 PM Response to Reply #104 |
114. I don't say cop haters |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:33 PM Response to Reply #114 |
116. your right and as i typed that actually flashed thru brain, you didnt say it. but |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:57 PM Response to Reply #116 |
135. You are correct |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:00 PM Response to Reply #32 |
55. That should be its own thread |
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Mythsaje (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:02 PM Response to Reply #55 |
60. It might be... |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:52 PM Response to Original message |
33. seriously asking.... what does it mean, all the problems we are having with police and |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:57 PM Response to Reply #33 |
46. The problems |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:03 PM Response to Reply #46 |
62. do you THINK all this is about crowley. do you THINK the animosity is just about this event. |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:22 PM Response to Reply #62 |
98. I don't think this is about Crowley |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:27 PM Response to Reply #98 |
107. breath out... lol. cause no one will listen. labeled cop hater, or your post, just a few |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:30 PM Response to Reply #107 |
162. It's this dialogue that I was looking for |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:33 PM Response to Reply #162 |
166. the bottom line though, for me and for my boys, is i want to be able to support the police again |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:43 PM Response to Reply #166 |
174. No doubt |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:54 PM Response to Original message |
38. Shit. Another forum hall monitor. |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:58 PM Response to Reply #38 |
48. Nope |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:54 PM Response to Original message |
39. The authoritarian pig-lovers need to STFU!!! |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:59 PM Response to Reply #39 |
52. Yup... |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:05 PM Response to Reply #52 |
66. Wow, stupid analogy. |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:10 PM Response to Reply #66 |
76. How so??? |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:29 PM Response to Reply #76 |
112. Policing is both a important civil necessity and a profession. Islam is a religion. |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:01 PM Response to Reply #112 |
142. While your inherent power point is well taken |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 10:27 PM Response to Reply #142 |
180. They need to have the idea constantly reinforced that they serve us, not the other way around. |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 12:45 AM Response to Reply #180 |
208. It's done more than you think |
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godai (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:13 PM Response to Reply #52 |
83. Wow, great analogy. n/t |
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Telly Savalas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:58 PM Response to Reply #39 |
139. If you believe that concentrated authority always corrupts a person |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:54 PM Response to Original message |
40. Is a good cop who covers for or tolerates a bad cop really a good cop? |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:57 PM Response to Reply #40 |
45. Of course not. That's why there are virtually no good cops. |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:01 PM Response to Reply #45 |
58. Where's the proof? |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:04 PM Response to Reply #58 |
65. right here shuts the reasonable people down. the anger grows and fester. right here |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:05 PM Response to Reply #58 |
67. I agree, the blue wall of silence works. As long as that's in place, they all get blamed.... |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:12 PM Response to Reply #67 |
78. Some are on the side of the public |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:14 PM Response to Reply #78 |
85. I agree that there are a lot more cops who passively allow other cops to commit crimes... |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:16 PM Response to Reply #78 |
88. every police that read crowelys report knew he lead gates out of house to arrest him |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:55 PM Response to Reply #78 |
130. Again, your comments are inaccurate. |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:03 PM Response to Reply #130 |
143. Partially correct |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:10 PM Response to Reply #143 |
146. You don't believe it because you cannot admit that your opinion is just that. |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:28 PM Response to Reply #146 |
157. Where have I refused to accept that??? |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:10 PM Response to Reply #58 |
77. Joseph Wambaugh, former policeman/author: "All cops lie to make cases." |
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DefenseLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:32 PM Response to Reply #77 |
115. It is absolutely true. |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:46 PM Response to Reply #115 |
123. Yes, it is. As you say, only video can prove they lied. |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:57 PM Response to Reply #40 |
47. this is what i ask too.... n/t |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 07:59 PM Response to Reply #40 |
51. No. |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:00 PM Response to Reply #40 |
54. Not at all |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:15 PM Response to Reply #54 |
87. Then show us the cops who are blowing the whistle on the bad ones.. |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:27 PM Response to Reply #54 |
108. Yes, there is proof. The JURY in this matter is the public. |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:59 PM Response to Reply #108 |
140. You are correct - that is proof |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:18 PM Response to Reply #140 |
150. A bad cop can commit a good deed. That doesn't erase the bad conduct. |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:36 PM Response to Reply #150 |
167. I would disagree |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:01 PM Response to Original message |
57. When cops stop terrorizing people, and covering for cops who terrorize - then I'll stop bashing them |
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DefenseLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:01 PM Response to Original message |
59. Oh thanks |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:09 PM Response to Reply #59 |
71. You seem to assume |
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asdjrocky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:04 PM Response to Original message |
64. Cops are great guys. |
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Obamanaut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:05 PM Response to Original message |
68. You'll see some of the same sort of things about military, and then |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:06 PM Response to Original message |
70. It seems bashing police is a DU value that I hope doesn't represent most progressives |
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Raineyb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:22 PM Response to Original message |
99. Constant excuse making for police needs to stop! |
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ProudToBeBlueInRhody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:28 PM Response to Original message |
110. You're fighting a losing battle. |
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cboy4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:28 PM Response to Original message |
111. I've learned people whose lips are glued to cops' asses tighter than a drum |
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lpbk2713 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:30 PM Response to Original message |
113. Admins had a good idea when they first showed the total unrec count. |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:46 PM Response to Reply #113 |
124. I agree (n/t) |
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bridgit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:50 PM Response to Original message |
127. It can represent a disinclination toward civil mediation and the RW machine has already... |
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Iggo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 08:57 PM Response to Original message |
136. Good cops cover for bad cops... |
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goddess40 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:20 PM Response to Reply #136 |
151. You hit the nail on the head!!! |
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elocs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:07 PM Response to Original message |
145. I won't even bother to read the responses. The -Recs pretty much reflects the DU attitude |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:29 PM Response to Reply #145 |
158. I expected as much |
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G_j (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:16 PM Response to Original message |
149. cops can be terrifing bullies, but we must not forget who they work for |
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ThoughtCriminal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:24 PM Response to Original message |
153. When I see OTHER law enforcement members condemming |
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tj2001 (685 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:31 PM Response to Reply #153 |
163. Their unions seem to be run by bullies and thugs |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:36 PM Response to Reply #163 |
168. cool. we are recognizing a problem. so better to say a truth than pretend there isnt a problem |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 10:03 PM Response to Reply #168 |
178. And what makes it worse |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 01:41 AM Response to Reply #153 |
220. Precisely. |
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WeDidIt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:37 PM Response to Original message |
169. I have no real respect for any cop. |
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Tim01 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 09:53 PM Response to Original message |
176. You seem pretty reasonable. Maybe this isn't the right place for you. nt |
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DRoseDARs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 10:50 PM Response to Original message |
181. Thank you. I had my own experience with "profiling" about 10 years ago. |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 10:52 PM Response to Reply #181 |
182. That was good, up to the point where you started whining about reverse racism. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 10:57 PM Response to Reply #182 |
184. Deleted message |
DRoseDARs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 08:48 AM Response to Reply #182 |
240. That was good, I defend myself against your ridiculous charge and a mod deletes it without cause. |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 10:53 PM Response to Original message |
183. I know two decent cops |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 11:00 PM Response to Original message |
187. it really isn't very progressive to generalize all cop haters/bashers... |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 12:47 AM Response to Reply #187 |
209. Show me where I did |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 01:20 AM Response to Reply #209 |
215. look for yourself... |
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Starry Messenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 11:04 PM Response to Original message |
188. Why? Does it infringe on their rights in some manner? |
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Tim01 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 11:31 PM Response to Reply #188 |
191. People badmouth teachers? |
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lexanman (401 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 04:22 AM Response to Reply #191 |
231. future prisoners? |
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Tim01 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 08:06 AM Response to Reply #231 |
238. No, that's how I view the students who will end up in prison. |
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lexanman (401 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 08:23 AM Response to Reply #238 |
239. who said they would be lawyers or doctors? |
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Tim01 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 11:32 AM Response to Reply #239 |
270. I followed up on one of the students. |
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Raineyb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 07:37 AM Response to Reply #191 |
237. Future prisoners? |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 12:55 AM Response to Reply #188 |
211. No rights infringed... |
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Starry Messenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 01:30 AM Response to Reply #211 |
217. law enforcement has excellent PR. |
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Xicano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 11:13 PM Response to Original message |
190. Watch this short video: typical police mentality. |
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obliviously (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-25-09 11:37 PM Response to Original message |
192. One should never yell theater in a crowded fire! |
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Jennicut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 12:09 AM Response to Original message |
195. I have had good and bad experiences with cops |
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Wolf-Were (40 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 12:13 AM Response to Original message |
197. Why not you generalize Felons |
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MrBig (221 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 12:55 AM Response to Reply #197 |
212. Where have I generalized felons? |
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Wolf-Were (40 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 02:11 PM Response to Reply #212 |
280. All police generalize felons. |
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proteus_lives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 12:18 AM Response to Original message |
198. Anyone who judges an entire group is a hypocrite and not a liberal. |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 12:25 AM Response to Reply #198 |
200. Yup. People who generalize by hating nazis, hating rapists, etc. They're all just like freepers. |
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proteus_lives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 12:33 AM Response to Reply #200 |
202. As usual, you fail. |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 12:34 AM Response to Reply #202 |
203. hahahah! |
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proteus_lives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 12:41 AM Response to Reply #203 |
205. business as usual with you |
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Dreamer Tatum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 12:53 AM Response to Reply #205 |
210. I think the saying goes |
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proteus_lives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 01:43 AM Response to Reply #210 |
221. You're right. |
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Life Long Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 12:56 AM Response to Original message |
213. Yes, use the law and the Constitution to prove who is right. |
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Quantess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 01:32 AM Response to Original message |
218. Thank you for a sensible, reasonable post, and welcome to DU. |
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lexanman (401 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 01:54 AM Response to Original message |
223. I will add this |
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Greyhound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 01:54 AM Response to Original message |
224. No, it needs to increase and spread to the point that the status quo can no longer stand. |
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aint_no_life_nowhere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 02:58 AM Response to Original message |
227. I always try to show respect to the police - but I don't trust them |
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KG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 05:26 AM Response to Original message |
233. police abuse of authority is systemic, not an aberration. as are the attempts to cover up |
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Vidar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 07:09 AM Response to Original message |
234. My apologies to the 40% of cops that don't deserve to be bashed. |
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erasmia (12 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 07:20 AM Response to Original message |
235. I agree mate |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 08:50 AM Response to Original message |
241. This is a matter of public preception. |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 09:20 AM Response to Original message |
243. I think that you are generalizing |
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L0oniX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 09:38 AM Response to Original message |
245. I can not even imagine a cop being a Dem and much less a progressive. |
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bigwillq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 09:51 AM Response to Reply #245 |
247. I know several of them. |
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L0oniX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 09:55 AM Response to Reply #247 |
250. I think you are making a broad judgement about my broad judgement. |
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bigwillq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 09:56 AM Response to Reply #250 |
252. That's what I got out of your post. |
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tj2001 (685 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 09:57 AM Response to Reply #245 |
253. "Democrats = the party of the ACLU; Republicans = the party of cops" |
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Curtland1015 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 09:51 AM Response to Original message |
248. "Hopefully we can have better discourse on the subject than has been seen recently." |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 09:55 AM Response to Reply #248 |
251. yes, i did see all posters defending cop with this attitude, no talking just rolling eyes, BUT |
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Robb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 10:04 AM Response to Original message |
255. K&R. For what it's worth. |
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whistler162 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 10:52 AM Response to Original message |
263. I have a simple practice when I read a |
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JohnnyLib2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 11:52 AM Response to Reply #263 |
273. So sadly true. |
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grahamhgreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 11:16 AM Response to Original message |
266. There are some great cops! But we live in a police state - that aint no good for either party. |
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Flaneur (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 12:50 PM Response to Original message |
276. Generalized police bashing of citizens' heads needs to stop. |
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PatSeg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 01:35 PM Response to Original message |
278. In my dealings with police, |
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Orsino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 01:50 PM Response to Original message |
279. Well, the *over-generalized* cop bashing, certainly. |
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Taverner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 02:14 PM Response to Original message |
281. Why? The cops always see non cops as the enemy |
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Strong Atheist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 06:20 PM Response to Original message |
285. Belated Welcome to DU! |
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johnaries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 07:15 PM Response to Original message |
286. Agreed. Cops are PEOPLE. This is *almost* as bad as racism. |
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beevul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 07:42 PM Response to Original message |
287. Well... |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-26-09 09:30 PM Response to Original message |
289. You're demanding that free speech re police enforcement be curtailed????? |
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