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51. I'm pretty sure his security is the NYPD

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[NYPD] we have.....become a �wartime� police department. We will act according [View all] Jesus Malverde Dec 2014 OP

There is something VERY wrong with the NYPD sakabatou Dec 2014 #1

some thoughts Jesus Malverde Dec 2014 #5

f that. they have no jurisdiction outside NYC right? elehhhhna Dec 2014 #110

Which is why they feel Hopemeister Dec 2014 #147

+100 NewDeal_Dem Dec 2014 #63

Can they do this? Horse with no Name Dec 2014 #2

NYPD needs to look in the mirror Politicalboi Dec 2014 #3

This is one union I won't support. Comrade Grumpy Dec 2014 #4

+1 nt Live and Learn Dec 2014 #103

All police unions have to go, and I am the biggest union supporter I know...the reasons are obvious NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #121

So wait daredtowork Dec 2014 #6

So they basically just declared war on the citizenship? n/t ohheckyeah Dec 2014 #7

nah'they are just telling the truth for once. easychoice Dec 2014 #34

Seattle has some dirty cops. nilesobek Dec 2014 #71

imo drug testing is a violation of rights UNLESS you're carrying a weapon. elehhhhna Dec 2014 #112

They are just making public what has already avebury Dec 2014 #39

thanks -Im reading it now and ohheckyeah Dec 2014 #140

call me a conspiracy nut bettydavis Dec 2014 #67

makes one wonder n/t ohheckyeah Dec 2014 #139

When did they stop being a wartime department? Chisox08 Dec 2014 #8

Yes, they have been on war footing for quite some time Man from Pickens Dec 2014 #160

This is ridiculous octoberlib Dec 2014 #9

That sounds like middle school brer cat Dec 2014 #15

+1 And insubordination. nt Live and Learn Dec 2014 #106

This message was self-deleted by its author Lee-Lee Dec 2014 #117

Calm down NYPD, the terrorist killed himself. JaneyVee Dec 2014 #10

If two of your brothers were executed....would YOU be calm? Beausoir Dec 2014 #17

They have been behaving like spoiled children since the Garner verdict BeyondGeography Dec 2014 #23

Oh it has been a whole lot longer then that. avebury Dec 2014 #40

They've probably been thoroughly corrupt Boreal Dec 2014 #68

The police unions have been aggressively pushing this nonsense. Dawson Leery Dec 2014 #52

And what's really strange about this reaction is..... socialist_n_TN Dec 2014 #127

They've been on the most grisly "winning" streak of all time BeyondGeography Dec 2014 #135

All cops disgust you? Beausoir Dec 2014 #151

No, these assholes BeyondGeography Dec 2014 #156

I sure wouldn't be declaring war on the citizens of NY... JaneyVee Dec 2014 #41

How calm were they when RW hate killed officers in Las Vegas and Pennsylvania recently? blm Dec 2014 #49

"brothers"? fuck that shit Schema Thing Dec 2014 #55

Do the police give a shit about when cops beat the shit out of people? No, they 100% defend them. nt Logical Dec 2014 #57

They're cynically using these two deaths Feral Child Dec 2014 #70

Would it mean I get to ignore the law like the NYPD? Taitertots Dec 2014 #78

Our "brothers" have been executed... Live and Learn Dec 2014 #83

I rec this response. Warren Stupidity Dec 2014 #137

Bull Shit. Beausoir Dec 2014 #150

That is not reality. Live and Learn Dec 2014 #162

^^^^^THIS RIGHT HERE^^^^^ Tsiyu Dec 2014 #85

The person that wrote that sounds like he's in the wrong job. Renew Deal Dec 2014 #11

We are living in interesting times... wundermaus Dec 2014 #12

Prolly a good time to go back and watch Fort Apache the bronx. Jesus Malverde Dec 2014 #36

It's on YouTube Renew Deal Dec 2014 #99

arigato (thanks!) Jesus Malverde Dec 2014 #101

No problem Renew Deal Dec 2014 #105

If you haven't seen this site... Jesus Malverde Dec 2014 #109

if they get war it'll be guerilla warfare against them. elehhhhna Dec 2014 #114

Shouldn't the second point always be the case? Renew Deal Dec 2014 #13

Maybe this will end the stop and frisk bullshit. NutmegYankee Dec 2014 #21

That was my first takeaway, too. Nevernose Dec 2014 #44

Who the hell is in charge of the NYPD? Raine1967 Dec 2014 #14

Seeing a little bit of that in Phoenix JonLP24 Dec 2014 #27

term and condition of employment AngryAmish Dec 2014 #30

except they do it all the time unless it's cops. NewDeal_Dem Dec 2014 #64

The NYPD did not say this. An NYPD union did. (It's not the only NYPD union, btw) Raine1967 Dec 2014 #16

here is my question SummerSnow Dec 2014 #18

My question is does the writer understand the word 'literally'? Because, what he is saying kelly1mm Dec 2014 #56

+1 NobodyHere Dec 2014 #66

Just, wow. onecaliberal Dec 2014 #19

If it's a 'wartime department,' then it's time to send in the 101st Airborne, KingCharlemagne Dec 2014 #20

Exactly. De Blasio is in a position to show the country how civilians retake command of militarists. ancianita Dec 2014 #28

Whether it's De Blasio, Cuomo or Obama matters little. Police are not allowed to issue KingCharlemagne Dec 2014 #33

Seriously? When have any of us ever seen that happen? And how? I'd love to read any links you have. ancianita Dec 2014 #43

Seen what happen? I've never seen the police so flagrantly KingCharlemagne Dec 2014 #47

What you said police aren't allowed to do -- issue veiled threats against the public or leaders and ancianita Dec 2014 #72

I heard a guy on CNN making those kinds of comments tonight. Renew Deal Dec 2014 #50

Holy shit, that's pretty brazen. The family of Mike Brown has issued a statement unequivocally KingCharlemagne Dec 2014 #62

didn't St Louis PD threaten the citizenry, too? grasswire Dec 2014 #48

treason and isurrection. heavy stuff, that. elehhhhna Dec 2014 #115

Without a doubt...stupidest post I have ever read on DU. Beausoir Dec 2014 #152

Well, my Dad got a sucking chest wound at Inchon with the USMC but that KingCharlemagne Dec 2014 #158

Bouncy. Beausoir Dec 2014 #161

increase the mayor's security detail. spanone Dec 2014 #22

I would not want to be in his shoes...nt Jesus Malverde Dec 2014 #25

nor would I. spanone Dec 2014 #26

I'm pretty sure his security is the NYPD Renew Deal Dec 2014 #51

If I were de Blasio, I think I might check out getting a people's militia....... socialist_n_TN Dec 2014 #128

Declaring war on the people you are supposed to protect and serve Kalidurga Dec 2014 #24

More like an occupying army. Downwinder Dec 2014 #29

Yes it is exactly like an occupying army Kalidurga Dec 2014 #45

AMEN AND AMEN!!! Any occupying Army is an oppressive force uponit7771 Dec 2014 #75

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Dec 2014 #31

The mayor's hands are not literally dripping with their blood ... kwassa Dec 2014 #32

Thanks. It's like fingernails scraping down a chalkboard, isn't it? Drives KingCharlemagne Dec 2014 #35

Seems to be the word I hear used wrong the most often. NT Alittleliberal Dec 2014 #155

The union isn't in command.....and can't give orders. Historic NY Dec 2014 #37

If it is "wartime", then Obama must pull and Ike and Dawson Leery Dec 2014 #38

As a wartime department, they can now serve in Afghanistan and Iraq ... kwassa Dec 2014 #42

+1 Better yet, hasn't Russia been getting on our nerves lately? Live and Learn Dec 2014 #86

This statement is fucking ASTONISHING... AzDar Dec 2014 #46

Thank you. nt woo me with science Dec 2014 #61

+1 And APPALLING! nt Live and Learn Dec 2014 #87

+1, yep-- I'm stunned at the arrogance. It's basically acknowledging every Marr Dec 2014 #131

Oh that's really #%^*ing helpful MannyGoldstein Dec 2014 #53

Considering..... 99Forever Dec 2014 #54

Actually, it sounds like they might just start performing their jobs correctly. Live and Learn Dec 2014 #90

I doubt their definition of "when necessary" and ours... 99Forever Dec 2014 #96

That is what they are currently doing. Live and Learn Dec 2014 #97

We'll just have to agree to disagree. 99Forever Dec 2014 #100

I don't think we disagree at all. Live and Learn Dec 2014 #102

I plead low blood caffeine level. 99Forever Dec 2014 #107

Always. I knew you were a good one already. Live and Learn Dec 2014 #108

Is this guy instigating 2naSalit Dec 2014 #58

It's obvious that the grand jury members faced intimidation ecstatic Dec 2014 #59

McCullough doesn't fear the police. SwankyXomb Dec 2014 #157

These guys absolutely must be broken, the respect for civilians and civilian command are so tenuous TheKentuckian Dec 2014 #60

The police officers who support this do not deserve to be police officers. baldguy Dec 2014 #65

It's a legitimate labor tactic with a long history Lee-Lee Dec 2014 #119

Ha, so when the police slow down, they only arrest people when necessary? Live and Learn Dec 2014 #124

Intimidation of the public is not a tactic used by just any labor union. baldguy Dec 2014 #148

Maybe time for a beer in the rose garden? Jappleseed Dec 2014 #69

Like the NYPD.. sendero Dec 2014 #73

That's a fucked up group of people with guns uponit7771 Dec 2014 #74

The PBA has a huge lack of comprehension if they can't see the connection Vinca Dec 2014 #76

When you declare war on someone, better be prepare for them to declare war on you. Katashi_itto Dec 2014 #77

Yep. That IS the flip side to that statement..... socialist_n_TN Dec 2014 #81

This is the kind of thing that happens when a department loses confidence in its leadership Lee-Lee Dec 2014 #79

good points...nt Jesus Malverde Dec 2014 #80

That sounds a lot like a threat against the Mayor. True Blue Door Dec 2014 #82

You started the War, motherfuckers Tsiyu Dec 2014 #84

+1 nt Live and Learn Dec 2014 #94

So, no more Mr. Nice Guy? nt raouldukelives Dec 2014 #88

bitterly funny lol elehhhhna Dec 2014 #118

Holy fky sht LiberalElite Dec 2014 #89

war was when they were heroes Jesus Malverde Dec 2014 #91

True - maybe with LiberalElite Dec 2014 #92

Further proof that 'the whole damn system is guilty as hell'. nt Live and Learn Dec 2014 #93

Are two units required to go to lunch or coffee break? Autumn Dec 2014 #95

Is this union actually declaring war? And if so, on who? Live and Learn Dec 2014 #98

Officers can choose to respond slower and not arrest Lee-Lee Dec 2014 #122

I will gladly suffer all of your examples over police murdering people. nt Live and Learn Dec 2014 #125

Thats because you have no experience with police strikes shaayecanaan Dec 2014 #144

+11111111111 eom Tsiyu Dec 2014 #153

And by the way, how often do police really prevent crimes at all? Live and Learn Dec 2014 #126

The police reduce crime by enforcing the law- the threat the enforcement is what dissuades more Lee-Lee Dec 2014 #132

Yeah, those drug laws sure dissuaded people Tsiyu Dec 2014 #154

Some Great examples. Jesus Malverde Dec 2014 #142

Seems like they are under Faux pas Dec 2014 #104

Their reaction to this tragedy is disgusting abelenkpe Dec 2014 #111

Blaming the mayor for this is a chicknS**t way if denying their on culpability in behaviors that kelliekat44 Dec 2014 #113

What's next? Promoting racial profiling? Promoting stop and frisk? L0oniX Dec 2014 #116

Obama send in Federal troops, disarm the entire police department, right now. NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #120

The slain cops are NOT white? NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #123

I wonder about this talk of 'ambush'. I really have not riversedge Dec 2014 #130

Yeah-- and they keep calling it an "execution style" killing, too. Marr Dec 2014 #134

The details of this shooting have nothing to do with massive police abuse and NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #138

Yes, you are right riversedge Dec 2014 #143

So you ignored the shooter's instagram? former9thward Dec 2014 #133

Now police will pay the trainers to practice, the fast shoot anyone who approaches their car. Sunlei Dec 2014 #129

So they are at war with whom exactly? Warren Stupidity Dec 2014 #136

It aparently does not occur to them that they are the ones who turned their "Wartime tactics" on jwirr Dec 2014 #141

. Hopemeister Dec 2014 #145

The police have been operating in war time mode for quite some time mb999 Dec 2014 #146

Wow, I guess the NYPD wants to be disbanded. They like the idea of being a rogue agency. Rex Dec 2014 #149

The PBA is denying the memo came from them . . . markpkessinger Dec 2014 #159