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branford

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56. Are you really claiming that left wing politicians do not politicize tragedies?

Sun Dec 21, 2014, 04:51 PM

Dec 2014

Politicizing everything to their benefit is the raison d'etre of all politicians, regardless of their politics. It's just that we tend to excuse it or turn a blind eye when the particular politician happens to be advocating for a positions we support.

I just don't like hypocrisy. I was an unsurprised by right wing blame of Eric Holder or Bill deBlasio for the NYC police shootings as I was when a great many on our side blamed Sarah Palin and the Tea Part for the Gabby Giffords shooting, or when the NRA and Wayne LaPierre were blamed for Sandy Hook, and then used to promote gun control laws that would never have stopped the tragedy.

Rahm Emanuel was not stating some new political strategy. He was simply acknowledging a political reality that has existed since the dawn of civilization.

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Regarding the two NY cops, let me get this entirely straight... [View all] WilliamPitt Dec 2014 OP

Pataki is nothing! Lynch is the one that is dividing this city. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #1

He wouldn't be the first to cry, "Stochastic terrorism!" Nuclear Unicorn Dec 2014 #2

Both sides do it, right? kcr Dec 2014 #77

If I type "stochastic terrorism" into the site search the results will speak for themselves. nt Nuclear Unicorn Dec 2014 #83

I know right? abelenkpe Dec 2014 #3

Funny how that works n2doc Dec 2014 #4

Liberals Stand Strong billhicks76 Dec 2014 #60

and that's because - the other half of the equation- LiberalElite Dec 2014 #5

Your close, it's not that they will believe anything.... daleanime Dec 2014 #33

i like that- LiberalElite Dec 2014 #35

Love it!!! calimary Dec 2014 #86

It's disgusting and infuriating. Tsiyu Dec 2014 #6

and like all good psychos, it is never their fault. mopinko Dec 2014 #7

Agreed VWolf Dec 2014 #96

He shot 4 people that day. Was a convicted felon. Still could get a weapon. KeepItReal Dec 2014 #8

This.^ nomorenomore08 Dec 2014 #84

They truly want a police state, in which the police cannot be questioned muriel_volestrangler Dec 2014 #9

Yep, and god DAMN us if we let that happen, god DAMN each and every one of us if we NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #10

+1 daleanime Dec 2014 #34

+1 marym625 Dec 2014 #40

Well said. nomorenomore08 Dec 2014 #85

Will, its the curse of saying things first. You're the messenger with an undeniable truth nobody.... marble falls Dec 2014 #11

De Blasio should make a "No sense of decency" speech against these assholes. True Blue Door Dec 2014 #12

Jesus, that has been playing in my head all morning BrotherIvan Dec 2014 #22

For the young-uns here: KingCharlemagne Dec 2014 #37

my favorite scene from Angels in America marym625 Dec 2014 #92

Come on nichomachus Dec 2014 #13

Spot on, as always. nruthie Dec 2014 #14

Who accused you of politicizing ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #15

You don't see my emails. WilliamPitt Dec 2014 #16

Then you have visited the two gun control groups at DU? They swarm like angry illogical bees. Fred Sanders Dec 2014 #20

And what both the school shootings and the police shootings have in common is Agnosticsherbet Dec 2014 #17

DU has spent months Evergreen Emerald Dec 2014 #18

Really do you have posts that show DU dehumanizing all law enforcement? A Little Weird Dec 2014 #23

You just did what you're accusing DU of... JaneyVee Dec 2014 #27

amazing, isn't it? n/t Tsiyu Dec 2014 #91

LOL, when law enforcement starts trying to clean up bad cops I will respect them..... Logical Dec 2014 #41

you reap what you sew n/t Evergreen Emerald Dec 2014 #55

I believe the word you want is "sow." rogerashton Dec 2014 #59

huge difference marym625 Dec 2014 #93

Or they just move to a new police department. Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2014 #62

So true, police love hiring bad cops. nt Logical Dec 2014 #64

Considering the fact that the city has been run by Rethugs for the last twenty years... harrose Dec 2014 #67

Notice that not one, "good" cop ann--- Dec 2014 #78

LOL, when law enforcement starts trying to clean up bad cops I will respect them..... AlbertCat Dec 2014 #69

+1000 nt Logical Dec 2014 #70

Stupid AND Annoying billhicks76 Dec 2014 #63

+1! Enthusiast Dec 2014 #94

Right back atcha Evergreen Emerald Dec 2014 #102

That's Complete Crap billhicks76 Dec 2014 #103

Can you spell Strawman? No one here is dehumanizing all police. rhett o rick Dec 2014 #66

Well said! K&R berni_mccoy Dec 2014 #19

Let's see. A citizen gets killed by a cop, the cop gets several months of paid vacation LiberalArkie Dec 2014 #21

Thank you, Will. kelliekat44 Dec 2014 #24

Is no one complaining that Pataki is hughee99 Dec 2014 #25

Excellent commentary. blackspade Dec 2014 #26

yeah well thus how they Love Putin PatrynXX Dec 2014 #28

The right-wing strength derives from their brazen practice of ends justifying the means. Zen Democrat Dec 2014 #29

Good post malaise Dec 2014 #30

total agreement here 1step Dec 2014 #31

I've never understood why it is more heinous to kill cops demigoddess Dec 2014 #32

I got into a huge argument with my nephew, a Florida state trooper, over this very issue . . . markpkessinger Dec 2014 #54

IOIYAR Central Scruitinizer Dec 2014 #36

Excellent Thespian2 Dec 2014 #38

No one can piss on a grave quite like a conservative politician arcane1 Dec 2014 #39

No one can 'wave the bloody shirt' like fucking Republicans. 13 years and some KingCharlemagne Dec 2014 #45

The cop killing was a planned hit by the Black Guerrilla Family in Baltimore Wella Dec 2014 #42

Holy shit? helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #43

The shooter was also a Ferguson protestor Wella Dec 2014 #79

No. Orangepeel Dec 2014 #98

This deserves it's own thread helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #44

NY Daily News: Police believe New York City cop killer was a member of the Black Guerrilla Family Wella Dec 2014 #50

Unless you have evidence the shooter was part of this group, your post is dishonest. arcane1 Dec 2014 #46

" Police believe New York City cop killer was a member of the Black Guerrilla Family" NY Daily News Wella Dec 2014 #49

Bad info: "A federal law enforcement official said Brinsley had no known ties to the BGF." Orangepeel Dec 2014 #97

K&R! This post deserves hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Dec 2014 #47

Politicians and their supporters, both on the right and left, always politicize tragedies. branford Dec 2014 #48

The main problem with your assertion is that Rahm isn't on the Left. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #51

Are you really claiming that left wing politicians do not politicize tragedies? branford Dec 2014 #56

Yes and no Neon Gods Dec 2014 #65

You mean well, but you're proving my point. branford Dec 2014 #68

"...a political reality that has existed since the dawn of civilization." Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #71

You, too, are proving my point. branford Dec 2014 #74

Dems often act like politics is nerf ball. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #89

With great sadness and remorse, I am forced to agree. branford Dec 2014 #90

I believe Al Gore proposed strengthening cockpit doors when he was vice president. Enthusiast Dec 2014 #75

I'm sure it's more like $10,000 per door now.... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #88

Both sides do it. U4ikLefty Dec 2014 #104

+1 MFM008 Dec 2014 #52

Yes, you've hit the nail on the head. onecaliberal Dec 2014 #53

Yes, nauseating indeed. mountain grammy Dec 2014 #57

Gotta agree with you 100%. eom Cleita Dec 2014 #58

Kick and R. BeanMusical Dec 2014 #61

The worst thing is that it was to be expected. GoCubsGo Dec 2014 #72

The truth is New York Hopemeister Dec 2014 #73

"What do we want? Dead cops. When do we want it? Now." maced666 Dec 2014 #76

"entirely straight" requires perfection seveneyes Dec 2014 #80

Oh well...you will be hated for getting 270 recs. Rex Dec 2014 #81

All I can think of right now is violence begets violence KauaiK Dec 2014 #82

??????..... Catch2.2 Dec 2014 #87

Has the blood lust been quenched? Elmergantry Dec 2014 #95

So is it you both are fine, or you both have no shame ? Township75 Dec 2014 #99

. . . . . . . WilliamPitt Dec 2014 #101

kick. rec. including the comments !!! BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2014 #100