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hifiguy

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56. They've been militarized to the teeth because the 1%

Wed Nov 25, 2015, 08:31 PM

Nov 2015

doesn't trust the regular uniformed military to turn on the citizenry when the shit hits the fan. They KNOW the kkkops will do so, with glee.

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In America, we're being advised to treat the police as if they're dangerous predators… [View all] MrScorpio Nov 2015 OP

I am highly unlikely to call the police for any reason. Kelvin Mace Nov 2015 #1

Be sure no one else does, see this story therehegoes Nov 2015 #44

One of the more astute observations I've seen in awhile. AngryOldDem Nov 2015 #2

Opposite of what American police are supposed to be damnedifIknow Nov 2015 #3

You can't even look at police officers "inappropriately" gollygee Nov 2015 #4

Don't taunt Happy Fun Ball underpants Nov 2015 #5

OMG I love happy fun ball! ybbor Nov 2015 #15

I have neighbors who have enough political strings to bring on Baitball Blogger Nov 2015 #6

So true Person 2713 Nov 2015 #10

Stories like yours are what made me really understand my white privilege. PatrickforO Nov 2015 #30

You don't know how much that means to me to hear it from someone. Baitball Blogger Nov 2015 #47

I am so ashamed and embarrassed that this is how you are treated. randys1 Nov 2015 #52

Thanks, randys1. Baitball Blogger Nov 2015 #64

Thanks for your post. It is an eye-opener. Wow! JDPriestly Nov 2015 #71

Yard waste got s helicopter visit? What did they think you were doing? uppityperson Nov 2015 #57

Just glad I have it on security cam footage. Baitball Blogger Nov 2015 #65

So true! n/t Brainstormy Nov 2015 #7

Some are. Igel Nov 2015 #8

I don't treat the police as "enemies," only as dangerous and random. hunter Nov 2015 #42

They have declared war on civilians... awoke_in_2003 Nov 2015 #49

This police culture is not an accident. The 1% loves this. They love chaos in the 99%. rhett o rick Nov 2015 #9

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thank you for that link. niyad Nov 2015 #35

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This is a great post, thanks! nt haikugal Nov 2015 #32

They've been militarized to the teeth because the 1% hifiguy Nov 2015 #56

Good point. But also, should they bring in the military to shoot us in the streets there would be rhett o rick Nov 2015 #78

Huge +1! Enthusiast Nov 2015 #72

LEOs - Terrorizing The 99% - To Protect And Serve The 1% cantbeserious Nov 2015 #11

And the fact that many (most?) of them are "militarized" doesn't make them seem erronis Nov 2015 #20

It, also, doesn't help that police departments, across America ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2015 #34

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Exactly DebbieCDC Nov 2015 #45

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Veterans are an annoyance to repubs once they are used up and spent on war. randys1 Nov 2015 #54

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most of them are ignorant NJCher Nov 2015 #14

Bush and Cheney... SoapBox Nov 2015 #18

None of the many, deplorable changes made have ever had anything to do with terrorists. haikugal Nov 2015 #36

They continued it... awoke_in_2003 Nov 2015 #50

Some where Jack Web is turning over in his grave yuiyoshida Nov 2015 #16

Don't we, the citizens, PAY for them? SoapBox Nov 2015 #17

It's become pretty much the same for many things. We are forced to pay, but often have no say. n/t RKP5637 Nov 2015 #75

Seems the message from media is that police are to be feared. PufPuf23 Nov 2015 #19

That's the message from the police, too. Iggo Nov 2015 #22

Agree that is message from police, media is their PR. PufPuf23 Nov 2015 #23

But these soldiers won't be able to get other jobs... erronis Nov 2015 #24

Work on infrastructure, restoration, and the environment maybe? PufPuf23 Nov 2015 #26

Totally agree. However that would take an executive and a legislature. erronis Nov 2015 #29

K&R for the sad truth. Scuba Nov 2015 #21

The worst part is that it probably keeps quite a few people safe loyalsister Nov 2015 #25

That's basically the same advice you get The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2015 #27

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Cops should understand that they are not soldiers. sulphurdunn Nov 2015 #31

Where's the Justice Dept? When we're to the point where people are afraid to call the police..... raindaddy Nov 2015 #33

Good question... haikugal Nov 2015 #39

Hey, they have Wall Street crime to ignore and hifiguy Nov 2015 #62

depressingly sad, but true niyad Nov 2015 #37

good article here: bbgrunt Nov 2015 #41

This anti-Police campaign has powerful backers CATO.org http://www.policemisconduct.net/ Todays_Illusion Nov 2015 #43

Then the NRA can have everyone carry. glinda Nov 2015 #58

KnR! n/t Admiral Loinpresser Nov 2015 #48

Those rules are for you, not me. Now I cant do something REALLY stupid randys1 Nov 2015 #51

Unfortunately, that is the only sensible way to proceed anymore. hifiguy Nov 2015 #53

The real prey part may be coming w0nderer Nov 2015 #55

Is that why they ride my car bumper all of the time now? glinda Nov 2015 #60

Trick my ex taught me w0nderer Nov 2015 #61

Who's 'advising us to treat police as if predators'? elias49 Nov 2015 #59

have you seen Trevor Noah's standup KT2000 Nov 2015 #63

K & R Liberal_Dog Nov 2015 #66

The purpose of police in capitalism is to protect the powerful and control the population Cheese Sandwich Nov 2015 #67

My neighbor who lives two doors down from me is a city policeman. totodeinhere Nov 2015 #68

Let's say this, we learn early on that the police are not our friends nt MrScorpio Nov 2015 #69

anyone who still trusts the police indivisibleman Nov 2015 #70

K&R! Freedumb. Enthusiast Nov 2015 #73

"Americans need to watch what they say, watch what they do" -Ari Fleischer Fumesucker Nov 2015 #74

I would call a cop as a last resort. I also don't like being near them in traffic. They RKP5637 Nov 2015 #76

Ditto. nt Live and Learn Nov 2015 #77

Not where I live. Major Hogwash Nov 2015 #79