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MannyGoldstein

(34,589 posts) Sun Dec 28, 2014, 09:33 PM Dec 2014

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A thread of support for Mayor Bill de Blasio [View all]

The world can see, plain as day, what is happening: de Blasio is facing an insurrection by NYC's police department because he wants all of that force to obey the law, and to act in a manner that civil society demands.

When the keepers of law and order permit wanton lawlessness within their own ranks, things can only end terribly. Let us hope that Mayor de Blasio has the wisdom, strength and courage necessary to win this battle; if he loses, Democracy loses.

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A thread of support for Mayor Bill de Blasio [View all] MannyGoldstein Dec 2014 OP

k&r... spanone Dec 2014 #1

I proudly voted for and campaigned for Bill! hrmjustin Dec 2014 #2

They wouldn't let me vote for Bill since I live in Ohio. Dang it! Enthusiast Dec 2014 #12

Maybe in a few years? daleanime Dec 2014 #68

Maybe. Enthusiast Dec 2014 #73

. LiberalElite Dec 2014 #3

Thank you, MG. nt madinmaryland Dec 2014 #4

I agree. redwitch Dec 2014 #5

Exactly. de Blasio has handled himself well with decorum and utmost respect for all sides. Some NY cops, they dishonored themselves & the city. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2014 #43

Exactly. de Blasio has handled himself well with decorum and utmost respect for all sides. Some NY cops, they dishonored themselves & the city. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2014 #44

They really let the mask drop with this one. dawg Dec 2014 #6

Huge K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Dec 2014 #7

Kicked & Recommended Liberal_Dog Dec 2014 #8

Mayor DeBlasio supports good cops, not cops who repeatedly commit crimes, kill innocent people, Dont call me Shirley Dec 2014 #9

He really needs to hire former Phoenix Chief Garcia JonLP24 Dec 2014 #10

Or Frank Serpico. n/t. Ken Burch Dec 2014 #15

I support him. roguevalley Dec 2014 #11

I support him Lifelong Protester Dec 2014 #13

Damn straight. DiBlasio is the best mayor NYC has had since LaGuardia n/t. Ken Burch Dec 2014 #14

... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #16

He's got my support gopiscrap Dec 2014 #17

I'll add my support. SoapBox Dec 2014 #18

YES!!! DesertDiamond Dec 2014 #19

#StandWithDeBlasio Indyfan53 Dec 2014 #20

I'm with you and him on this madokie Dec 2014 #21

Much respect BrotherIvan Dec 2014 #22

K&R jwirr Dec 2014 #23

Keep standing tall for the whole city Mayor! workinclasszero Dec 2014 #24

Yes, way to set an example by representing ALL city residents, not just the rich and powerful. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2014 #45

K&R. JDPriestly Dec 2014 #25

A thousand times jimlup Dec 2014 #26

K&R! JaneyVee Dec 2014 #27

Agreed! Thank you, Mr. Mayor. calimary Dec 2014 #28

I support him NYFlip Dec 2014 #29

He's been well schooled in what a scourge inequality can be...and his goal is to fix it. MADem Dec 2014 #30

The cops have picked a fight with the wrong mayor BeyondGeography Dec 2014 #31

. libodem Dec 2014 #32

Agree. blkmusclmachine Dec 2014 #33

Pat Lynch is a Slimebucket..... LovingA2andMI Dec 2014 #34

Yes, I stand with the mayor of NYC.. mountain grammy Dec 2014 #35

You said it! silverweb Dec 2014 #36

Public Employment is a privilege, not a right .... rewinn Dec 2014 #37

The Police Commissioner stood with the mayor calling the police protest inappropriate JonLP24 Dec 2014 #49

Thanks for the information! Now let's hope the commish acts ... rewinn Dec 2014 #71

I'm in 1step Dec 2014 #38

The more support he gets, the easier it will be for him to continue with his much needed plans to sabrina 1 Dec 2014 #39

I absolutely support Mayor di Blasio. n/t whathehell Dec 2014 #40

Kick and R. BeanMusical Dec 2014 #41

Watch your back, Mayor, and make sure your food and drink are not poisoned. Odin2005 Dec 2014 #42

A good, under-appreciated man nikto Dec 2014 #46

Also know that the far right will use this to attack police unions in general. grahamhgreen Dec 2014 #47

I support him DonCoquixote Dec 2014 #48

Could this be the national stepping stone aspirant Dec 2014 #50

if and only if DonCoquixote Dec 2014 #53

. Denis 11 Dec 2014 #51

� Mugu Dec 2014 #52

I support Mayor DeBlasio. I do not support Euphoria Dec 2014 #54

Solidarity MrScorpio Dec 2014 #55

Solidarity liberal from boston Dec 2014 #69

Raise your right hand. Madmiddle Dec 2014 #56

Kicking. riqster Dec 2014 #57

Has My Support... n/t ChiciB1 Dec 2014 #58

Solidarity malthaussen Dec 2014 #59

From the day the New York Times slimed him on their front page for being a solidarity worker flamingdem Dec 2014 #60

I support Mayor DeBlasio meow2u3 Dec 2014 #61

He's Got My Support Pat Nixon Dec 2014 #62

Yes. Mr. de Blasio did nothing wrong. raging moderate Dec 2014 #63

Yes yuiyoshida Dec 2014 #64

One of the best Depaysement Dec 2014 #65

Poor Mayor de Blasio HoosierCowboy Dec 2014 #66

K/R Jack Rabbit Dec 2014 #67

Hell, bring in the National Guard. lark Dec 2014 #70

Union turbinetree Dec 2014 #72

K&R n/t lordsummerisle Dec 2014 #74

I support the Mayor. I hope he can make some changes to limit the enormous power of the NYPD. nm rhett o rick Dec 2014 #75

Amen Manny, Thank you for posting these thoughts.. 2banon Dec 2014 #76