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MrMickeysMom

(20,453 posts)
53. From your lips to every abused SO's ears!
Sun Dec 7, 2014, 05:24 PM
Dec 2014

In the end, we seem to get what we give ourselves, and this is not to belittle others who haven't yet figured out what you did.

For them, in fact - for ALL of us, a mantra from a wise man I see on the internet-

I see a bright future,
for myself and mankind.
The cost is small,
Compared to all,
We will receive in time.
of course not. n/t marym625 Dec 2014 #1
Just a cop having a grand old time of it all punching a handcuffed woman. Not surprised, it seems RKP5637 Dec 2014 #2
Well said Basic LA Dec 2014 #16
big +1 helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #66
Seems like assaulting an officer... leftymon Dec 2014 #3
The Handcuffs? gwheezie Dec 2014 #5
That doesn't justify punching her in the face. Cal Carpenter Dec 2014 #14
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No she doesn't. ForgoTheConsequence Dec 2014 #40
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Yeah, and that's the problem. The cop who punched her in the face gets no charges at all Cal Carpenter Dec 2014 #42
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Yeah. Exactly. It's not a street fight. RedCappedBandit Dec 2014 #50
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Doesn't matter. nt RedCappedBandit Dec 2014 #57
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A kick is not justification for abuse. RedCappedBandit Dec 2014 #59
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That doesn't make it *right* RedCappedBandit Dec 2014 #61
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and he should still do prison time and be out of a career. TheKentuckian Dec 2014 #69
No, the decision to administer street justice was the linchpin. He should go to prison. TheKentuckian Dec 2014 #71
Unprofessional behavior on the policeman's part. Mojorabbit Dec 2014 #74
Glad you have your priorities straight me b zola Dec 2014 #47
Rational thinking ? SamKnause Dec 2014 #37
Assaulting an officer should lead to charges of assaulting an officer bhikkhu Dec 2014 #46
I dunno. Perhaps I'm in the minority here. Savannahmann Dec 2014 #48
Once the cuffs are on the fight is over Taurusny22 Dec 2014 #55
Well, I think the police are out of control. But I think if you kick anyone you might get punched. Logical Dec 2014 #4
do not kick a police officer nt Duckhunter935 Dec 2014 #6
Do not pummel restrained prisoners. If you do you should go to prison. TheKentuckian Dec 2014 #68
very true nt Duckhunter935 Dec 2014 #75
I don't equate this with police shooting unarmed African Americans doing nothing wrong. stevenleser Dec 2014 #7
Of course you don't. 99Forever Dec 2014 #9
So you support male on female violence? ForgoTheConsequence Dec 2014 #17
No, I meant what I said, not your straw man. Nt stevenleser Dec 2014 #19
You justified a bigger male punching a young woman in the face and breaking bones. ForgoTheConsequence Dec 2014 #24
No, that is your straw man. Nt stevenleser Dec 2014 #25
So you didn't justify it? ForgoTheConsequence Dec 2014 #27
I don't respond on point to people creating straw man versions of my posts. Nt stevenleser Dec 2014 #29
You've actually responded (without saying anything) a few times already, Steve. ForgoTheConsequence Dec 2014 #31
Please continue having fun talking to yourself about your straw man. Nt stevenleser Dec 2014 #35
Wrong. 99Forever Dec 2014 #33
You have an agenda n/t 951-Riverside Dec 2014 #21
No, I have reason. Nt stevenleser Dec 2014 #22
She was already subdued Scootaloo Dec 2014 #51
There's nothing border line about it , it was revenge for the kick helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #65
No, it isn't the police state or the oppressive culture but just the disproportionate nature of it TheKentuckian Dec 2014 #72
It's known as Bad Cop Immunity from Prosecution. 99Forever Dec 2014 #8
It is called "If you kick anyone you might be punched" Logical Dec 2014 #10
Seems like common sense to me... leftymon Dec 2014 #13
The response should be reasonable, though. delta17 Dec 2014 #56
I've never restrained anyone who didn't fight back gwheezie Dec 2014 #11
Well you know cops aren't supposed to be the ones with common sense Kalidurga Dec 2014 #15
Great post. ForgoTheConsequence Dec 2014 #30
Note to Ray Rice: CaptainTruth Dec 2014 #12
Of course by todays standards he was being gentle. He did not kill her. jwirr Dec 2014 #20
Another Reason To AVOID Domestic Violence otohara Dec 2014 #23
How do you do THAT? MrMickeysMom Dec 2014 #26
How do you know she Duckhunter935 Dec 2014 #28
Absolutely true, Duckhunter... MrMickeysMom Dec 2014 #36
Never said the punch was Duckhunter935 Dec 2014 #38
Sure… MrMickeysMom Dec 2014 #39
Thanks Duckhunter935 Dec 2014 #41
Agreed, again! MrMickeysMom Dec 2014 #52
I Left otohara Dec 2014 #43
From your lips to every abused SO's ears! MrMickeysMom Dec 2014 #53
Of course not. Cops seem to be getting away with a lot of things. Rex Dec 2014 #32
At this point, it would be news if a cop ever DID get charged for brutality. Jamastiene Dec 2014 #34
The woman was cuffed and contained in the backseat ofthe car helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #49
But she deserved it apparently. ForgoTheConsequence Dec 2014 #62
Pretty amazing isn't? helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #63
Everyone is missing the main point. She is Black. Must have deserved it because she is black. LiberalArkie Dec 2014 #64
I'll never forgive Donny Johannsen for repeatedly attacking on fist with his face Derek V Dec 2014 #67
She should be glad she's alive. lonestarnot Dec 2014 #73
in Seattle that is not sarcastic easychoice Dec 2014 #76
Good job Seattle. lonestarnot Dec 2014 #82
if I kick an officer.. johnmarson Dec 2014 #77
Welcome Back! RandiFan1290 Dec 2014 #78
AFTER you are cuffed and in the back seat? A little payback is to be expected? djean111 Dec 2014 #79
I can't believe people watched this and think it's ok Bonx Dec 2014 #81
So police should not be trained to deal with 'stupid' people, is that it? randome Dec 2014 #80
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