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It's like you are my twin, except I had a 68 Camaro. I was a long haired hippy who was mercilessly harassed and I wasn't into drugs, vandalism or any crime. I also haven't had the 2nd half of your experience. I haven't met a good cop. That is just my experience though. My question is why don't the good cops out the bad cops?

Back in the day ratting on fellow cops was akin to snitching in the mob...you just didn't do it. The cop that outed a 'bad cop' was seen as the lesser of the two. That was the prevailing attitude of law enforcement until very recently...with the advent of social media. With more and more attention drawn to the actions of bad cops, it really created a stain on the entire force. Now, I firmly believe that the good cops want the bad cops out immediately and are taking the necessary steps to get them removed.
 
Back in the day ratting on fellow cops was akin to snitching in the mob...you just didn't do it. The cop that outed a 'bad cop' was seen as the lesser of the two. That was the prevailing attitude of law enforcement until very recently...with the advent of social media. With more and more attention drawn to the actions of bad cops, it really created a stain on the entire force. Now, I firmly believe that the good cops want the bad cops out immediately and are taking the necessary steps to get them removed.
I bet that varies precinct to precinct or at a minimum state to state.
 
This is actually hilarious. The Youtube page this is taken from literally says it's fake in the description. And this is being posted as fact by the dude that whines of 'FAKE NEWS!' here constantly.
Not trying to start up some shit, but in my feeds on social media it's almost always the people that regularly blast the media as fake that are always posting fake shit.
 
It will be interesting if they are able to fully get to the bottom of who is coming into the protests and starting shit that have nothing to do with the protests. Seems there's evidence of both Antifa and white nationalists/supremacists.
Clearly there's people doing shit to make things worse- pallets of bricks being laid out, the guy with the gas mask calmly breaking windows with a hammer... my guess it's both but would sure like to know the truth on that one.
 
The governor here just went on about how justifiable and understandable the protests and shit are, about how civilized the local protests have been, but then let it be known that the bullshit happening nationwide need not find its way here, lest it be dealt with in an unkind manner.

He ain't much for reading a prepared speech, but the message was simple enough: You're right. You're righteous. But you can still get your head split open. Act accordingly.
 
The governor here just went on about how justifiable and understandable the protests and shit are, about how civilized the local protests have been, but then let it be known that the bullshit happening nationwide need not find its way here, lest it be dealt with in an unkind manner.

He ain't much for reading a prepared speech, but the message was simple enough: You're right. You're righteous. But you can still get your head split open. Act accordingly.
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I am 100% OK with a world where if you punch somebody that you get punched back.

It was a sucker punch though, that big 'ol gal was holding her own with what she could see. I want to see her get a chance in a fair fight, that's all.
 
I really do like Mark Davis: (just wish he would change his fucking hair style!)

After seeing “disturbing” George Floyd video, Raiders owner looks for “solutions”
Posted by Darin Gantt on June 1, 2020, 6:03 AM EDT

Raiders owner Mark Davis issued a statement yesterday which said he was surprised the violence hasn’t been worse, regarding the protests that have erupted after the death of George Floyd.

And he wants to do more to try to help.

“To watch a man be murdered by a uniformed police officer kneeling on the man’s throat for nine minutes while three uniformed police officers either assisted or stood by watching is disturbing in too many ways. To be honest I’m surprised that the resulting violence hasn’t been much worse,” the statement issued from the team read. “Emotions are high. The temperature is hot. And there’s static in the air. But burning your brother’s house down ultimately is not the answer. Not only do we have to tell people there is something wrong. We have to come up with solutions. That’s the challenge in front of us. Not only as Americans. But as human beings.”

That’s as honest and raw of a statement as you’ll see from an NFL owner, as many are written with much softer language and not that kind of specific mention of the role of police officers.

And after the statement was released, Davis told Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com that he has already had conversations with Nevada attorney general Aaron Ford and Clark County sheriff Joseph Lombardo.

“I want to get together with players, coaches and community leaders to get the conversation going, to discuss how to go forward,” Davis said. “The solutions start here at the local level, with the attorney general, the sheriff and other community leaders to open up lines of communication. That’s the beginning.

“Like I said in my statement, not only do we have to tell people there’s something wrong, we have to come up with solutions — as Americans and human beings. I’m trying to be positive but truthful.”

Davis has backed players who have wanted to protest in the past, and said he would continue to.

“If they have something to say, I’ll stand beside them,” Davis said. “I won’t stand behind them. I’ll stand beside them. And if there’s something I don’t know, I’m happy to listen to them. We’ve got to find a solution.”

Committing his resources — and his platform — to those voices will only magnify them, and offers an opportunity for some degree of change.
 
I really do like Mark Davis: (just wish he would change his fucking hair style!)

After seeing “disturbing” George Floyd video, Raiders owner looks for “solutions”
Posted by Darin Gantt on June 1, 2020, 6:03 AM EDT

Raiders owner Mark Davis issued a statement yesterday which said he was surprised the violence hasn’t been worse, regarding the protests that have erupted after the death of George Floyd.

And he wants to do more to try to help.

“To watch a man be murdered by a uniformed police officer kneeling on the man’s throat for nine minutes while three uniformed police officers either assisted or stood by watching is disturbing in too many ways. To be honest I’m surprised that the resulting violence hasn’t been much worse,” the statement issued from the team read. “Emotions are high. The temperature is hot. And there’s static in the air. But burning your brother’s house down ultimately is not the answer. Not only do we have to tell people there is something wrong. We have to come up with solutions. That’s the challenge in front of us. Not only as Americans. But as human beings.”

That’s as honest and raw of a statement as you’ll see from an NFL owner, as many are written with much softer language and not that kind of specific mention of the role of police officers.

And after the statement was released, Davis told Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com that he has already had conversations with Nevada attorney general Aaron Ford and Clark County sheriff Joseph Lombardo.

“I want to get together with players, coaches and community leaders to get the conversation going, to discuss how to go forward,” Davis said. “The solutions start here at the local level, with the attorney general, the sheriff and other community leaders to open up lines of communication. That’s the beginning.

“Like I said in my statement, not only do we have to tell people there’s something wrong, we have to come up with solutions — as Americans and human beings. I’m trying to be positive but truthful.”

Davis has backed players who have wanted to protest in the past, and said he would continue to.

“If they have something to say, I’ll stand beside them,” Davis said. “I won’t stand behind them. I’ll stand beside them. And if there’s something I don’t know, I’m happy to listen to them. We’ve got to find a solution.”

Committing his resources — and his platform — to those voices will only magnify them, and offers an opportunity for some degree of change.

Derek is going to get that uncomfortable feeling before games again --- 4-12 coming up boys.
 
The governor here just went on about how justifiable and understandable the protests and shit are, about how civilized the local protests have been, but then let it be known that the bullshit happening nationwide need not find its way here, lest it be dealt with in an unkind manner.

He ain't much for reading a prepared speech, but the message was simple enough: You're right. You're righteous. But you can still get your head split open. Act accordingly.

I only caught it in passing, but he also seemed to be asking us to start taking this virus thing more seriously. Something about preferring we not have to start mandating a bunch of shit and enforcing it. I guess we're not doing a very good job here of flattening the curve. Based on what I've seen, that's unsurprising. 90% of the masks I see are all the way down on people's chins. Maybe we really do need a little structure and discipline down here. :pound:
 
I really do like Mark Davis: (just wish he would change his fucking hair style!)

After seeing “disturbing” George Floyd video, Raiders owner looks for “solutions”
Posted by Darin Gantt on June 1, 2020, 6:03 AM EDT

Raiders owner Mark Davis issued a statement yesterday which said he was surprised the violence hasn’t been worse, regarding the protests that have erupted after the death of George Floyd.

And he wants to do more to try to help.

“To watch a man be murdered by a uniformed police officer kneeling on the man’s throat for nine minutes while three uniformed police officers either assisted or stood by watching is disturbing in too many ways. To be honest I’m surprised that the resulting violence hasn’t been much worse,” the statement issued from the team read. “Emotions are high. The temperature is hot. And there’s static in the air. But burning your brother’s house down ultimately is not the answer. Not only do we have to tell people there is something wrong. We have to come up with solutions. That’s the challenge in front of us. Not only as Americans. But as human beings.”

That’s as honest and raw of a statement as you’ll see from an NFL owner, as many are written with much softer language and not that kind of specific mention of the role of police officers.

And after the statement was released, Davis told Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com that he has already had conversations with Nevada attorney general Aaron Ford and Clark County sheriff Joseph Lombardo.

“I want to get together with players, coaches and community leaders to get the conversation going, to discuss how to go forward,” Davis said. “The solutions start here at the local level, with the attorney general, the sheriff and other community leaders to open up lines of communication. That’s the beginning.

“Like I said in my statement, not only do we have to tell people there’s something wrong, we have to come up with solutions — as Americans and human beings. I’m trying to be positive but truthful.”

Davis has backed players who have wanted to protest in the past, and said he would continue to.

“If they have something to say, I’ll stand beside them,” Davis said. “I won’t stand behind them. I’ll stand beside them. And if there’s something I don’t know, I’m happy to listen to them. We’ve got to find a solution.”

Committing his resources — and his platform — to those voices will only magnify them, and offers an opportunity for some degree of change.
that'sa great statement, almost sounding like his dad
 
Back in the day ratting on fellow cops was akin to snitching in the mob...you just didn't do it. The cop that outed a 'bad cop' was seen as the lesser of the two. That was the prevailing attitude of law enforcement until very recently...with the advent of social media. With more and more attention drawn to the actions of bad cops, it really created a stain on the entire force. Now, I firmly believe that the good cops want the bad cops out immediately and are taking the necessary steps to get them removed.

Did you see the Netflix Documentary "75" ? Man that was some crazy shit. Everyone knew this guy O'Dowd was dirty but no one did shit until they were looking at some serious time.
 
Did you see the Netflix Documentary "75" ? Man that was some crazy shit. Everyone knew this guy O'Dowd was dirty but no one did shit until they were looking at some serious time.
At that was only one precinct in NYC at the time. Imagine all the others in NY, LA, Chicago, Boston, Philly and every other big city.
 
So now there are conflicting autopsy reports... or least an independent autopsy ordered by Floyd’s family that conflicts with the medical examiner’s preliminary report.
 
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