June 1, 20205 yr Interesting op-ed in the WSJ about the unintended consequences of scrutinizing police activity: crime goes up. Don’t know if this is paywall or not. https://www.wsj.com/articles/riots-invite-crime-not-justice-11590944072?emailToken=3e3e2a1ab4fb3a7fda37bd13ff5a1467bSRfstpkGOu+0XOxIil4c/jgS9+CgDE+Afpu5+++ecx2RlA/DhglJYsZRQQX5TMEWDQLxnfWjQyzsd8feJtosQ%3D%3D&reflink=article_copyURL_share
June 1, 20205 yr 1 minute ago, Buzzrock said: Interesting op-ed in the WSJ about the unintended consequences of scrutinizing police activity: crime goes up. Don’t know if this is paywall or not.https://www.wsj.com/articles/riots-invite-crime-not-justice-11590944072?emailToken=3e3e2a1ab4fb3a7fda37bd13ff5a1467bSRfstpkGOu+0XOxIil4c/jgS9+CgDE+Afpu5+++ecx2RlA/DhglJYsZRQQX5TMEWDQLxnfWjQyzsd8feJtosQ%3D%3D&reflink=article_copyURL_share It’s like ripping off a bandaid.
June 1, 20205 yr 6 minutes ago, Casual Encounter said: It’s like ripping off a bandaid. So you're saying we should do this whole police reform thing as slowly and laboriously as possible? /s Edited June 1, 20205 yr by Captainant
June 1, 20205 yr Just now, Captainant said: So you're saying we should do this whole police reform thing as slowly and laboriously as possible? /s And cry the entire time.
June 1, 20205 yr 1 hour ago, mdmost said: Take a look at the replies. The brick conspiracy is running through that one too. Was really hoping the QAnon idiots were finally going away, or at least confining themselves to the thousand-page thread over on TexAgs and the like, after twitter and reddit were banning a bunch of their stuff. Those people do not even realize they are being played for fools.
June 1, 20205 yr 1 hour ago, Xian said: Those in Houston, Art is about to be on NPRs Houston matters. So what's Art's endgame? He seems to be positioning himself for some kind of political office. And for folks in Houston, do they actually like him?
June 1, 20205 yr 34 minutes ago, Pato del Muerto said: Probably better asked on the stupid Facebook thread but... this is supposedly a screenshot of msnbc on top and world war z on bottom. It’s apparently circling the fake news types as an example of propaganda. the msnbc portion is fake, right? Or out of context because they did use that shot as an instance of life imitating art? Since it says "Not Real" under "Live", I'm a gonna call it fake. Bigger version: Spoiler
June 1, 20205 yr 30 minutes ago, Tex Long said: I dunno about that. Been a Grand Juror a couple of times, talked with others who have been at other times. Far's I can see, Grand Jury does whatever the DA wants. There was a bit about that in the Innocence Project series about how they stack the grand juries with former LEO'S and people friendly to the cause.
June 1, 20205 yr 52 minutes ago, Pato del Muerto said: Probably better asked on the stupid Facebook thread but... this is supposedly a screenshot of msnbc on top and world war z on bottom. It’s apparently circling the fake news types as an example of propaganda. the msnbc portion is fake, right? Or out of context because they did use that shot as an instance of life imitating art? I’ve been watching some good rioting on traffic cams
June 1, 20205 yr 8 minutes ago, Captainant said: 2 people murdered on your watch simply gets you fired. Good times huh
June 1, 20205 yr 7 minutes ago, Captainant said: Good. There needs to be a bloodbath of cop careers. Both those who failed in the lead up to this mess, and those who have either utterly failed to lead in this crisis, or have actually doubled down and committed further wrongs during the crisis.
June 1, 20205 yr 1 minute ago, Zepol87 said: 2 people murdered on your watch simply gets you fired. Good times huh The unwritten rule is that the first one's free.
June 1, 20205 yr Hail hydra. it’s the entire CJ system. Lawyers seeking convictions at all costs including hiding and fabricating evidence, judges signing off on ridiculous warrants, the ME as above, cops planting drugs and guns and lying on the stand, etc. all one big circle jerk of mischief. adding the private prison system funding such shenanigans and taking money per inmate from us taxpayers. And the drug labs. Just watch How To Fix A Drug Scandal on Netflix. Thousands of drug tests came back positive and were all questionable.
June 1, 20205 yr Y'all need to turn on the news. Barr is on the White House lawn staring down protesters behind an army of cops, national guard members, and secret service agents. And the president is about to have a speech from the rose garden. This shit is fucking wild. Early reports is talk of the Insurrection Act being invoked to deploy national guard. And Abbot just signed an EO to allow federal agents to operate with state authority and powers Edited June 1, 20205 yr by Captainant
June 1, 20205 yr Military police just closed the gap and are face to face with the protesters outside the Whitehouse lawn who have their hands up chanting don't shoot. This is like something out of a movie before everyone starts shooting
June 1, 20205 yr 6 hours ago, Bozo_Casanova said: Construction companies? These places are the downtowns of major metro areas. There are always piles of bricks and other materials around, because that's how you build stuff. The fuck? No.
June 1, 20205 yr 22 minutes ago, Captainant said: ... Abbot just signed an EO to allow federal agents to operate with state authority and powers So the Border Patrol dildos can stop me for having a tail light out?
June 1, 20205 yr 2 minutes ago, wood said: The fuck? No. The fuck. Yes. I posted an actual instance of that.
June 1, 20205 yr Just now, C-Man said: I am speechless at what I’m seeing But not typeless, apparently.
June 1, 20205 yr 1 minute ago, C-Man said: I am speechless at what I’m seeing Here’s what I’m seeing right now. Let me know if we aren’t a free democratic republic anymore mkay?
June 1, 20205 yr 5 hours ago, Dbeasy said: Good lord how many times do we have to remind the idiots who fall for all of the fake media propaganda that there are organizations out there that are planting fake stuff all the time: Russia, Republicans, conspiracy theorists, white supremacists, etc. At least wait until you see a shred of evidence from a credible source. ... Democrats, Anarchists, Communists, Antifa, etc, etc. Not that any of the examples you listed aren't valid. Just trying to keep a little balance here.
June 1, 20205 yr Just now, Michael Knight said: so no one wants to comment on the use of american military forces on citizens? We've become numb to everything.
June 1, 20205 yr So do we talk about the coming police state in this thread, or should I make a new one?
June 1, 20205 yr 10 minutes ago, mdmost said: The fuck. Yes. I posted an actual instance of that. OK? I'm not saying the bricks were put there by anyone to use for riots. I dunno why they're there. But it's not at all common to see them just placed randomly on a downtown sidewalk where, they'd get the construction company fined, where anyone can take them, or where they're a hazard or obstruction to pedestrian traffic.
June 1, 20205 yr 2 minutes ago, Michael Knight said: so no one wants to comment on the use of american military forces on citizens? What’s the alternative, letting protesters storm the White House?
June 1, 20205 yr 1 minute ago, Michael Knight said: so no one wants to comment on the use of american military forces on citizens? There were trucks of soldiers in BDU's with full battle rattle going into the Whitehouse lawn area about 10 minutes before the cops started attacking the protesters The protesters did nothing to start violence. There were cameras all over it, and everyone was chanting with their hands up. And then the flashbangs and tear gas came out
June 1, 20205 yr 1 minute ago, Billy Pilgrim said: What’s the alternative, letting protesters storm the White House? We let protesters storm state capitals just 2 weeks ago. Heavily armed protesters.
June 1, 20205 yr They apparently cleared out the protesters to make a path for the president to go to the St John's Church for a photo op. That's where he's headed. And he shot rubber bullets and teargas and rubber bullet claymore mines at the protesters who were objectively peaceful to clear a path.
June 1, 20205 yr 2 minutes ago, Captainant said: They apparently cleared out the protesters to make a path for the president to go to the St John's Church for a photo op. That's where he's headed. And he shot rubber bullets and teargas and rubber bullet claymore mines at the protesters who were objectively peaceful to clear a path. Do we really know who’s peaceful in a large crowd?
June 1, 20205 yr Use of military force has been authorized for policing of US citizens. And was first used to set up a photo op at the burned St John's Church. Think about that.
June 1, 20205 yr 13 minutes ago, Michael Knight said: so no one wants to comment on the use of american military forces on citizens? Get ready, Bastropo
June 1, 20205 yr 7 minutes ago, Captainant said: They apparently cleared out the protesters to make a path for the president to go to the St John's Church for a photo op. That's where he's headed. And he shot rubber bullets and teargas and rubber bullet claymore mines at the protesters who were objectively peaceful to clear a path. Yes, imagine if one of the protestors was seriously injured.
June 1, 20205 yr The “outsider” narrative started with the two Pressers in Minnesota on Saturday. They said they would name names. Show pictures. Turns out of those arrested basically around 1% or less were from out of state. Same story going around in other states. if anyone watched any of the riot footage particularly Wednesday through the last few nights you can see with your own eyes what is happening. Who is doing what. And there are a lot of the younger crowd doing things after curfew. Comments on what is happening in DC: Hope everyone protesting there stays safe. But the police/military isn’t going to let them charge the WH. Or Congress. Not going to happen. You can debate about whether or not it’s fair or right or wrong. But it’s not happening.
June 1, 20205 yr Hi, y'all. Tex Long's wife here (with his okay). Thought you might want to see the actual statute. Kinda scary. It requires an insurrection. https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/10/251
June 1, 20205 yr 15 minutes ago, Captainant said: Use of military force has been authorized for policing of US citizens. And was first used to set up a photo op at the burned St John's Church. Think about that. Hey drama queen, the Insurrection Act has been invoked many times throughout our history, the last 2 times for the LA riots in 1992 and after Hurricane Hugo in 1989. Maybe learn a little before your propaganda freakouts: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/trump-considering-move-invoke-insurrection-act-n1221326 It's not unconstrained: https://fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/RS22266.pdf Guess you'll still have to wait until January to retake the White House. Sorry, bro. Edited June 1, 20205 yr by clapclapclap
June 1, 20205 yr Just now, Nicole44 said: The “outsider” narrative started with the two Pressers in Minnesota on Saturday. They said they would name names. Show pictures. Turns out of those arrested basically around 1% or less were from out of state. Same story going around in other states. if anyone watched any of the riot footage particularly Wednesday through the last few nights you can see with your own eyes what is happening. Who is doing what. And there are a lot of the younger crowd doing things after curfew. Comments on what is happening in DC: Hope everyone protesting there stays safe. But the police/military isn’t going to let them charge the WH. Or Congress. Not going to happen. You can debate about whether or not it’s fair or right or wrong. But it’s not happening. they were behind the metal barricade. They weren't storming shit.
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