From what I've seen, the police in London are doing a pretty decent job

[cali]

In holding back the crowd that was trying to break the police line, they didn't wade into the crowd bashing away madly. They haven't used tear gas. And the same goes for the vast majority of protesters who are protesting peacefully.

How would the police in a major American city react?

[NightWatcher]

1. dont worry about that, we'll never get off our butts and hit the streets

I wish we would mobilize every once in a while to keep our rulers on their toes.

[cali]

3. I disagree. There were some big protests in DC

against the Iraq war.

[NightWatcher]

7. I mean the kinds of protests that shut things down

A little smashing and burning thrown in for good measure.

[cali]

9. yeah, endangering others is just so laudable.

[NightWatcher]

11. or we can sit back like sheep and try not to be surprised when we're sheared

[cali]

12. uh, it's not either/or.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

2. Oh, so they've arrested the bankers?

[Sebastian Doyle]

4. Why on earth would they arrest the bankers?

Sometimes you "progressives" can be so silly.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

5. Some times you teabaggers can be a real laugh riot.

[Sebastian Doyle]

13. Teabaggers? Is that a British thing?

I really prefer coffee myself. Folgers Roast Half-Caff, usually. It's the "Third Way" of coffee! :hangover:

[ShortnFiery]

15. Third Way FASCISM = merging of big business with the USA Government = the best way for DLC? nt

[Sebastian Doyle]

17. Oh don't be silly

Remember how great the 1990's were? Under William Jefferson Clinton, the greatest President in the history of the USA? We can have that again, as long as President Obama follows the advice of great men like Larry Summers and Robert Rubin. It will all be better soon.

[ShortnFiery]

19. Oh excuse me, I was a part of the lowly Support Element to "a Marine" and spent the 90s

in either the countries of Panama or Japan. I missed most of the 1990s living overseas. By the Way: The Okinawan people want their land back. ;)

The reason that the 1990s were financially good was based on "a lie" - a slight of hand when CREDIT was falsely given to anyone and everyone. It was a house of cards with NO REAL COLLATERAL.

It was A FANTASY built on CREDIT and now the bill is due. :grr: :nuke:

[cali]

21. OK, now I feel sorry for you.

It's April Fool's Day, remember. You're being punked.

[ShortnFiery]

23. Wrong, you don't feel sorry for anyone.

:P

[ShortnFiery]

8. Yes, a few protesters broke a picture window whereas MEGA-Banking BROKE the entire financial system

Oh yeah, the Bankers are completely INNOCENT. :eyes:

[Sebastian Doyle]

10. Well, of course they are! They're responsible businessmen

Why do you Naderite "progressives" always blame the capitalist?

[ShortnFiery]

14. Responsible businessMEN who drove our WORLD FINANCIAL system off of the proverbial cliff.

The People have a right to protest - and to DEMAND fairness.

Damn these CROOKS, i.e., "responsible" businessmen who bankrupted America. :puke: :grr: :puke:

BTW I'm an unabashed LIBERAL. Get your terms right. Often times Blue Dog Corporatists and DLCers, such as yourself, refer to themselves as "progressives." Let's avoid that confusion? ;)

[ShortnFiery]

6. Yes, benevolent authority is laudable.

It's their job - Crowd Control - to NOT behave like authoritarian thugs. :shrug:

Yes, kudos. However, I doubt that any of those thoughtful and high functioning Government Worker Police Officers will get "a golden parachute" like the CEO of GM just received?

Just perhaps, the Police can relate to being *financially screwed* like the rest of us unwashed non-investor classes? ;)

[truebrit71]

16. They'd be tasing EVERYONE!!!

..and beating the rest...

[Sebastian Doyle]

18. Well some times, that's what lawbreakers deserve, gosh darn it!

You must obey the law. Why would you think otherwise?

[cali]

20. tone it down just a touch.

if you want to keep it believable that is.

[ShortnFiery]

22. The law = UNFAIR CONTRACTS/LEGISLATION= written by business and government.

:nuke: