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27. Yeah. Seems like an unforced error. nt

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Mon Jun 8, 2020, 12:53 AM

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Safety tip from our frenemies at The Lincoln Project: Don't use the phrase "Defund the police." [View all] backscatter712 Jun 2020 OP

Maybe "demilitarize the police." Beakybird Jun 2020 #1

That's exactly what it should be! Dr. Strange Jun 2020 #13

+1 Nevilledog Jun 2020 #25

+1, uponit7771 Jun 2020 #30

I agree. That would be throwing out the baby with the bathwater. nt Buns_of_Fire Jun 2020 #2

+++ it is a trap alright still_one Jun 2020 #9

It is already a RW talking heads Meme Boxerfan Jun 2020 #3

Reform the Police. Newest Reality Jun 2020 #4

I agree democrattotheend Jun 2020 #5

Thanks... Newest Reality Jun 2020 #11

+++ still_one Jun 2020 #10

Exactly and the Lincoln Project is 100% correct grantcart Jun 2020 #24

Just sit tight and stay the course... jimlup Jun 2020 #6

I'm aware of what really Corgigal Jun 2020 #7

They're afraid they're gonna have to deal with reform with teeth. backscatter712 Jun 2020 #17

Agreed. Corgigal Jun 2020 #18

Rethink policing. nt Gore1FL Jun 2020 #8

They are correct Stinky The Clown Jun 2020 #12

I agree with Rick Wilson GeorgiaPeanut Jun 2020 #14

Yes. Shitler thinks that's his way to save his ass fleur-de-lisa Jun 2020 #15

Joe has never said it and never will mountain grammy Jun 2020 #16

Even worse, calls to "abolish the police" are so dumb, messaging-wise. Music Man Jun 2020 #19

Hold police accountable. nt oasis Jun 2020 #20

Defund The Police is pretty extreme liberalmediaaddict Jun 2020 #21

FTP & ACAB Coventina Jun 2020 #22

Simple solution: Aussie105 Jun 2020 #23

If you sell your soul to get power MoonlitKnight Jun 2020 #26

Yeah. Seems like an unforced error. nt ecstatic Jun 2020 #27

Yeah, "defund" and "disband" are losing concepts for us...nt Wounded Bear Jun 2020 #28

Agreed Still Sensible Jun 2020 #29

What people are talking about is curtailing their ability to buy war gear Warpy Jun 2020 #31

It's a bad tagline. LisaM Jun 2020 #32

Definitely needs a reframing. backscatter712 Jun 2020 #34

To better wisely use resources... Chicago1980 Jun 2020 #33

Rightsize the police. Tactical Peek Jun 2020 #35