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2. Police depts should get fed grants for Hollywood stuff instead

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This is the perfect example of the halloween costume party that policing in America has become. [View all] LTX Aug 2014 OP

They all watched too many fugging movies malaise Aug 2014 #1

And, listened to too much Fox News! n/t RKP5637 Aug 2014 #26

WTF billhicks76 Aug 2014 #31

Yep, well said! n/t RKP5637 Aug 2014 #34

The only one missing (?maybe not?) is Robocop! Amonester Aug 2014 #42

Police depts should get fed grants for Hollywood stuff instead leftstreet Aug 2014 #2

But no Red Shirts please ThoughtCriminal Aug 2014 #17

LOL! One of the few genuine laughs I've gotten out of this entire sad spectacle. I'd like VanGoghRocks Aug 2014 #3

Perfect! NV Whino Aug 2014 #4

The people have always been "the enemy" to US police forces Scootaloo Aug 2014 #5

Well said! nt avebury Aug 2014 #6

They are being hoodwinked like every other ZX86 Aug 2014 #7

Even the flag patch is in camouflage colors. arcane1 Aug 2014 #8

Thank you, I needed to laugh at their stupid outfits newfie11 Aug 2014 #9

He's missing one critical piece of equipment: IDemo Aug 2014 #10

I was thinking of a somewhat -different- critical piece of equipment Newsjock Aug 2014 #18

"Wipin' off boss" ybbor Aug 2014 #25

I thought similar, but for a sniper, I expected yellow-shooting safety glasses. HereSince1628 Aug 2014 #51

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Aug 2014 #11

This OP deserves some kind of award. I hope you don't mind if it mysteriously Voice for Peace Aug 2014 #12

America runs on fear, not just donuts, but that too. Fred Sanders Aug 2014 #13

Just hope he knows the difference between "camo" and "commando". Manifestor_of_Light Aug 2014 #14

Riot gear and camo has replaced hoods and robes. JEB Aug 2014 #15

Where are the open carry asshats now? Moostache Aug 2014 #16

NRA=KKK billhicks76 Aug 2014 #32

You don't understand... louis-t Aug 2014 #77

That's a very impressive outfit. Mr.Bill Aug 2014 #19

Mort Sahl, is that you? merrily Aug 2014 #65

Good eye. Mr.Bill Aug 2014 #73

YOU know...that might even be yuiyoshida Aug 2014 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author guyton Aug 2014 #21

They only get training on how to operate the surplus gear RoccoR5955 Aug 2014 #50

Take all of that stuff away and he'll feel all exposed and nasty.... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2014 #22

He's doing what he is told to do folks. I don't think he wants to be there either. YOHABLO Aug 2014 #23

Oh, I think he does want to be there. Ino Aug 2014 #33

Where's the god damned "like" button? A HERETIC I AM Aug 2014 #36

Yeah, keep telling yourself that. He looks pretty comfortable to be there. SammyWinstonJack Aug 2014 #56

He is a sniper, snipers are SWAT. Ikonoklast Aug 2014 #64

k&r Thnx for a much needed laugh! Excellent observations. tea and oranges Aug 2014 #24

Yep, a Halloween costume fetish! n/t RKP5637 Aug 2014 #27

Jayzus, agreed 100%. K&R nt riderinthestorm Aug 2014 #28

they forgot.... tulsakatz Aug 2014 #29

I can't see him. He's wearing camouflage. tclambert Aug 2014 #30

That's not camouflage - that's dress up csziggy Aug 2014 #84

Loved that scene. Didn't like the way the story ended. tclambert Aug 2014 #85

And a .338 Lapua from 1000 yards away through the tip of his nose before he hears the shot. A HERETIC I AM Aug 2014 #35

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Just sitting there so cocksure of himself. Half-Century Man Aug 2014 #37

And he's most vulnerable from behind (the bane of any sniper's existence). So VanGoghRocks Aug 2014 #41

Not familiar with gun tech, but ... isn't that a fully automatic (repeating) rifle ? eppur_se_muova Aug 2014 #69

Semi auto most likely. 1 Round per trigger pull. Half-Century Man Aug 2014 #87

"Tin soldiers and [Cheney] coming"? lastlib Aug 2014 #38

Yep. SammyWinstonJack Aug 2014 #57

Your post and the sig line.....absolutely perfect. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2014 #90

I find it interesting he has a St. Louis County patch. gordianot Aug 2014 #39

It's an intimidation tactic. toddwv Aug 2014 #40

"what did you do in the war, daddy?" onethatcares Aug 2014 #43

K&R demmiblue Aug 2014 #44

Almost, but not quite Blue_Adept Aug 2014 #45

You're right. The more appropriate costume would be "Bullseye." n/t LTX Aug 2014 #48

Costume is exactly right Shankapotomus Aug 2014 #46

Roided up and dressed up Tom Ripley Aug 2014 #47

It would be a costume if he weren't actually armed. woo me with science Aug 2014 #49

Very good question and very good rant. Perfectly on-point. leeroysphitz Aug 2014 #52

Great post AndreaCG Aug 2014 #53

Not too mention the huge ego/power trip that comes with wearing costume. SammyWinstonJack Aug 2014 #54

Laughing. Stock. Of. America. davekriss Aug 2014 #55

"Guns down, damn it" tooeyeten Aug 2014 #58

The camouflage part is ludicrous! Helen Borg Aug 2014 #59

Urban Camouflage? alphafemale Aug 2014 #61

But, see...that's how "warriors" are supposed to look. MineralMan Aug 2014 #60

I want to know packman Aug 2014 #62

meanwhile, we can't afford text books for our kids, the price of our police state whereisjustice Aug 2014 #63

My first thought on 9/11 was "this changes everything" world wide wally Aug 2014 #66

agree Chimeradog Aug 2014 #86

This really needs to go viral somehow. kath Aug 2014 #67

Our freaking forefathers revolted against the British for less provocation Generic Other Aug 2014 #68

oh yes..... yesss.... Ohh OHHH YESSS YESS... jimmil Aug 2014 #70

plus 1000 Liberal_in_LA Aug 2014 #71

That would appeal a lot to a three-year-olld. Superman with a supergun. JDPriestly Aug 2014 #72

ROFL...I like the way you think n/t Oilwellian Aug 2014 #74

what kind of idiot shaayecanaan Aug 2014 #75

I prefer the Police Academy dude with the sound effects. kairos12 Aug 2014 #76

TPTB are funding the militarization of local police to the hilt in case the locals get restless and indepat Aug 2014 #79

Looking for a good clean kill. WHEN CRABS ROAR Aug 2014 #80

CLASSIC DU post!! johnnyreb Aug 2014 #81

But when Bruce Willis said "yippee-kai-yay mother-fucker" csziggy Aug 2014 #82

That's the thing I've been saying this all got started. Just how freaking stupid these Number23 Aug 2014 #83

Kick, kick, kick!!! Heidi Aug 2014 #88

This makes me sick. Can I scream any louder? Paper Roses Aug 2014 #89

Excellent! ctsnowman Aug 2014 #91

+1,000 doxydad Aug 2014 #92