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NM_Birder

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120. Thats not what I said, but your spin was pretty smooth,
Mon Aug 18, 2014, 05:45 PM
Aug 2014

I did not say snipers like this guy are around in every situation like this. I said police snipers have been around for a long long time. This was based on the OP's fear of what the police sniper looked like. Turns out it was the camo pants and desert boots that frightened the OP.

Look ......... if your understanding of the police is so limited, that you are unaware that the police have had long range snipers on the payroll for a long long time, then I doubt my posting of a picture is going to help much.

inaccurately representing information is the cause of most misunderstandings, just like the initial reports by 5 eyewitnesses, that Brown was shot in the back.

So take care, and keep believing that the police recently added snipers to the force, because NM_Birder didn't post you a picture.




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Incomprehensible. If I didn't know otherwise I'd say he's part of a combat unit in Afghanistan. Avalux Aug 2014 #1
Not possible Kelvin Mace Aug 2014 #6
What you do abroad... JackRiddler Aug 2014 #16
First they came for the Afghans... tblue Aug 2014 #23
Didn't that Reverend once talk about Chickens Coming Home to Roost? johnlucas Aug 2014 #89
ward churchill got in trouble for that "chickens coming home to roost" comment as well. niyad Aug 2014 #131
so shall ye reap......... tavalon Aug 2014 #135
"I'd say he's part of a combat unit in Afghanistan" Plucketeer Aug 2014 #94
Definitely. If you didn't know the setting of this photo, you'd very easily assume this was taken calimary Aug 2014 #105
Speaking strictly for myself, the "St. Louis County Police" arm patch would have been a clue... WuzYoungOnceToo Aug 2014 #146
Welcome to DU, WuzYoungOnceToo. I'm guessing you served in the military? calimary Aug 2014 #150
Here's the problem WuzYoungOnceToo Aug 2014 #159
Fair enough. calimary Aug 2014 #168
Well, I tried. WuzYoungOnceToo Aug 2014 #170
Well, I tried, too. calimary Aug 2014 #174
Found this item, and I thought of your comments. calimary Aug 2014 #169
What did you find "illuminating" about it? WuzYoungOnceToo Aug 2014 #171
Well, evidently, that poster had military experience. calimary Aug 2014 #175
No reason for good people to fear, citizen! The PD sniper is there to protect the protesters... Octafish Aug 2014 #2
This needs to be it's own OP Octofish! Extremely important information! 2banon Aug 2014 #22
I agree 100% !!!! H2O Man Aug 2014 #33
Amen to that! You too! :) 2banon Aug 2014 #118
+1 woo me with science Aug 2014 #53
Reccing this post. woo me with science Aug 2014 #50
Here's a new name for us... ReRe Aug 2014 #69
Add COINTELPRO L0oniX Aug 2014 #72
Need more eyes on this. TheKentuckian Aug 2014 #93
Nothing we didn't know. That's why we were out in the streets, to make people Zorra Aug 2014 #96
Which points again to the wisdom of Occupy dixiegrrrrl Aug 2014 #122
That is why they still exist. tavalon Aug 2014 #136
+1 daleanime Aug 2014 #141
+1 a whole bunch. Enthusiast Aug 2014 #123
It infuriates me. nt alsame Aug 2014 #3
Since laughter truly is the best medicine, please see this hilarious VanGoghRocks Aug 2014 #4
Kick! Heidi Aug 2014 #5
There is a photo of a protester exboyfil Aug 2014 #7
I haven't seen the photo pintobean Aug 2014 #9
Given the fact that there are pictures that show snipers decked out in military gear, JTFrog Aug 2014 #15
I haven't convinced myself of anything pintobean Aug 2014 #18
Indeed. JTFrog Aug 2014 #35
I don't know that they actually pintobean Aug 2014 #43
I hope the situation gets better soon. JTFrog Aug 2014 #52
On the picture in the OP OnlinePoker Aug 2014 #70
No Flyboy_451 Aug 2014 #84
Did the facts that you have no idea who actually pointed a laser at the protester... WuzYoungOnceToo Aug 2014 #147
I am not talking about the picture of the sniper exboyfil Aug 2014 #149
First off, my personal relation (or lack thereof)... WuzYoungOnceToo Aug 2014 #160
Bloomberg a better source? exboyfil Aug 2014 #161
Not really, no. WuzYoungOnceToo Aug 2014 #162
His casual posture is one of the most disturbing things. alphafemale Aug 2014 #8
Right. H2O Man Aug 2014 #34
+2 nomorenomore08 Aug 2014 #137
This type of person is drawn to law enforcement RedCappedBandit Aug 2014 #144
Considering the fact that he's not even looking through the scope... WuzYoungOnceToo Aug 2014 #163
I would prefer he not be there at all. /nt pintobean Aug 2014 #165
The more of this CRAP Island Deac Aug 2014 #10
New World Order jalan48 Aug 2014 #11
EXACTLY!!!! heaven05 Aug 2014 #12
Thank you. Cassandras of the world, unite! WinkyDink Aug 2014 #91
The police have had snipers for a long,..... long time. NM_Birder Aug 2014 #13
Isn't that the problem? Nuh Uh Aug 2014 #21
camo clothing and desert boots ? NM_Birder Aug 2014 #27
Add to that H2O Man Aug 2014 #37
? nobody got "picked off" NM_Birder Aug 2014 #41
Once again, H2O Man Aug 2014 #46
? but I enjoyed it, thanks. NM_Birder Aug 2014 #49
ROTF trumad Aug 2014 #64
Guy's on a roll today! panader0 Aug 2014 #76
With all those wrinkles... hootinholler Aug 2014 #79
Priceless! HangOnKids Aug 2014 #108
Yep. H2O Man Aug 2014 #140
Military dress and military attitude. A Simple Game Aug 2014 #42
I say, "Let's not H2O Man Aug 2014 #54
We need to destroy the village in order to save it. nt tblue37 Aug 2014 #78
How long you been waiting to say that ? NM_Birder Aug 2014 #57
awww...you're starting to show your colors.. trumad Aug 2014 #66
Favorite mis-direction meme of the right wing. Ikonoklast Aug 2014 #75
Not a dodge, it's fact, wanted to see if anybody cared. the answer is no, nobody cares. NM_Birder Aug 2014 #82
Uh-huh, sure. Ikonoklast Aug 2014 #86
It's true, I don't think you care. NM_Birder Aug 2014 #100
Three words you got right. Guess which ones. Ikonoklast Aug 2014 #103
I think there are a few of them ThoughtCriminal Aug 2014 #129
it's true, not a "meme" and I'd say you could care less. NM_Birder Aug 2014 #81
what is it that you're doing to bring awareness about gun violence in Chicago? frylock Aug 2014 #134
Any time that H2O Man Aug 2014 #139
If Chicago is in such dire need of policing, then why aren't the riot police in Chicago? A Simple Game Aug 2014 #113
Well, for starters... WuzYoungOnceToo Aug 2014 #164
No jurisdiction? Then why would anyone bring up Chicago as a comparison? A Simple Game Aug 2014 #166
Uh, no. WuzYoungOnceToo Aug 2014 #172
My apologies, I usually don't pay attention to a posters name, I should start. A Simple Game Aug 2014 #173
But they WERE raising their hands in the air, the lot of them, tblue37 Aug 2014 #77
What a load. fleabiscuit Aug 2014 #25
Yeah...here we go...nothing to see here folks..move along elias49 Aug 2014 #30
Post removed Post removed Aug 2014 #32
No, the threat of a riot was caused by, NM_Birder Aug 2014 #45
The rioting started AFTER the SWAT teams were there. freebrew Aug 2014 #110
ok... trumad Aug 2014 #65
First you show me all the people he gunned down....... NM_Birder Aug 2014 #83
Didn't say he gunned down anyone trumad Aug 2014 #95
Didn't even look for another picture. NM_Birder Aug 2014 #102
Look... trumad Aug 2014 #115
Thats not what I said, but your spin was pretty smooth, NM_Birder Aug 2014 #120
Yeah---for swat teams who use them in hostage situations. trumad Aug 2014 #124
let me know where the goal posts are going from here. NM_Birder Aug 2014 #128
No goal posts trumad Aug 2014 #130
The speculation thing has gotten out of hand. NM_Birder Aug 2014 #133
Who are the people in your neighborhood? RadiationTherapy Aug 2014 #14
Nothing but fear and intimidation. blackspade Aug 2014 #17
That dickbag thinks he's a soldier Boreal Aug 2014 #111
Apparently, the police are at war Bettie Aug 2014 #19
JEEEZIS! MarianJack Aug 2014 #20
Seems so willing and ready to shoot fellow Americans Oilwellian Aug 2014 #24
What's wrong with having a C student high school bully dressed and armed like that?... lame54 Aug 2014 #26
Your "C student high school bully" seals it: It's SHRUB!!!!!!!!!1 n/t UTUSN Aug 2014 #68
Curious about the gun -- packman Aug 2014 #28
I think, janlyn Aug 2014 #40
In order: Recursion Aug 2014 #56
actually #3 is most likely 2 things SQUEE Aug 2014 #58
All it lacks is a cupholder Recursion Aug 2014 #61
I am a KISS kinda guy myself SQUEE Aug 2014 #62
"looks like he he dragged that thing through a tactical catalog. " Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2014 #85
I don't mind then having rifles, just not military assault rifles. Rex Aug 2014 #153
You'd rather they have a more powerful hunting rifle? Recursion Aug 2014 #154
I won't deny there might be a need for a sniper or two. Rex Aug 2014 #156
Answers about the gun OldRedneck Aug 2014 #99
3 is not a laser designator, it is a reflex sight NickB79 Aug 2014 #109
Actually 3 is two things. Glassunion Aug 2014 #152
You've come a long way baby. Kablooie Aug 2014 #29
The man in blue pintobean Aug 2014 #47
At least his pants are camo, so no one will notice him. meti57b Aug 2014 #31
Even the flag patch is camo, but his white skin shines out bright and clear. JEB Aug 2014 #36
Face paint is too expensive? L0oniX Aug 2014 #74
Proof the cops need more money. JEB Aug 2014 #106
Camouflage while patrolling the streets of suburban St. Louis . . . markpkessinger Aug 2014 #142
Yeah, pretty intimidating! janlyn Aug 2014 #38
He must have skin irritation from the constant hard-on he gets when he puts that stuff on. Hoppy Aug 2014 #39
I was thinking the same thing... SoapBox Aug 2014 #48
Men literally get *aroused* by guns? Thought it was a joke. Imminent death should be a turn off. freshwest Aug 2014 #80
Didn't the hippies tell us to Make Love Not War? johnlucas Aug 2014 #92
The voice of sanity. Thanks, johnlucas. We need more of it, and freshwest Aug 2014 #97
I've tried to sell my concept for the "open carry" uniform for cops rock Aug 2014 #44
K&R woo me with science Aug 2014 #51
escalation of weapons as the public acquires more of them samsingh Aug 2014 #55
The parallels with pre war Germany are terrifying mountain grammy Aug 2014 #59
The SA before the SS took them over. L0oniX Aug 2014 #73
Actually modern German police can be pretty scary looking.. EX500rider Aug 2014 #112
Keep our police local. talkguy365 Aug 2014 #60
"Dress for the job you want... alterfurz Aug 2014 #63
Excellent! n/t dixiegrrrrl Aug 2014 #125
You should be scared. Cleita Aug 2014 #67
Well ...at least it isn't a 50 cal. L0oniX Aug 2014 #71
I want to hear what Sergeant Shamar Thomas has to say (video heavy): freshwest Aug 2014 #87
Whoever ordered that idiot to threaten citizens from on top of a tank needs to be fired. nt SunSeeker Aug 2014 #88
A pre-requisite to getting this equipment ought to be Basic Training. WinkyDink Aug 2014 #90
Thought this was a thread for selfies The Straight Story Aug 2014 #98
Dude is better armed and armored than I EVER was, and people were actually shooting at me! 11 Bravo Aug 2014 #101
The more guns we have as citizens Politicalboi Aug 2014 #104
Bullshit. ForgoTheConsequence Aug 2014 #107
+1 freshwest Aug 2014 #114
Wait til you see this flying over your house (actually, you won't see it, but it'll see you, 24/7): blkmusclmachine Aug 2014 #116
You're right, we won't see it... Glassunion Aug 2014 #151
Their bosses, the people who offer us life on their plantation, and kill more people...are scarier. jtuck004 Aug 2014 #117
This is a chilling depiction of the militarization of our police force in general. Liberal_from_va34 Aug 2014 #119
It is scary Unknown Beatle Aug 2014 #121
Hoping, PRAYING the Black folk act up so he can open fire on them... randys1 Aug 2014 #126
That photo also appears..... LloydS of New London Aug 2014 #127
Dressing up Halloween or play soldier KauaiK Aug 2014 #132
When your citizens are treated like your enemy.... Generic Brad Aug 2014 #138
Hey, but don't worry... Javaman Aug 2014 #143
K & R ctsnowman Aug 2014 #145
Pointing it at American citizens gldstwmn Aug 2014 #148
Why? Glassunion Aug 2014 #155
Well to Morans it's perfectly OK. trumad Aug 2014 #157
Forgot the sarcasm thingy... Glassunion Aug 2014 #158
So apparently we are now sending American Po-licemen over to Iraq and Afghanistan to kill madinmaryland Aug 2014 #167
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