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tenderfoot

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Wed Aug 26, 2020, 11:53 AM Aug 2020

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This message was self-deleted by its author (Original Post) tenderfoot Aug 2020 OP
The uniforms are the only way to tell them apart... Aristus Aug 2020 #1
Seems to be Sherman A1 Aug 2020 #2
I posted a question on this forum regarding the effects of violent rioting on the election. olegramps Aug 2020 #30
Is this a green light? Newest Reality Aug 2020 #3
Holy crap! Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2020 #4
"We appreciate you guys, we really do." Bluepinky Aug 2020 #6
Yeah, I heard it. Ugh. Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2020 #8
I'd liken it more to the Revolutionary Guard and Basiji superpatriotman Aug 2020 #11
Now...anyone, anyone sane, any logical non-racist person, tell me, please tell me: ret5hd Aug 2020 #5
Here is the shooter Gothmog Aug 2020 #7
His parents must be very proud. Bluepinky Aug 2020 #9
What the heck was he doing in the far-right pic? Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2020 #10
He is holding up his blue glove, so police will know he is a "friendly". Midnight Writer Aug 2020 #18
Oh, is that another secret symbol? "I'm blue like you!" Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2020 #19
My daughter went OK, I said why are you doing the WP symbol? She said, I'm not letting them take it. TheBlackAdder Aug 2020 #23
Good for her! Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2020 #26
He's fucked and so is his mom, as he crossed state lines and fled back while too young to own a gun. TheBlackAdder Aug 2020 #22
If We GeT rId Of PoLiCe WhAt WiLL wE dO wHeN tHeRe'S aN aCtIvE sHoOtEr WhiskeyGrinder Aug 2020 #12
We need to get rid of the bad police and the bad policies. chowder66 Aug 2020 #20
and have a justice dept that actually gives a rats ass. Chakaconcarne Aug 2020 #29
Absolutely. chowder66 Aug 2020 #34
Murderer. nt Doremus Aug 2020 #13
This message was self-deleted by its author Bayard Aug 2020 #14
Is this Wisconsin? Bayard Aug 2020 #15
Progressive Wisconsin: targeted for destruction by Kochs, Limbaugh, FOX, Bradley's, Hendricks StClone Aug 2020 #24
Let's not leave out Charlie Sykes... JHB Aug 2020 #28
Oh my now he sees the light ($$$) MSNBC's wunderkind StClone Aug 2020 #32
America is very sick. This is another example that refutes there are a few bad apples. BeckyDem Aug 2020 #16
Why isn't he arrested rockfordfile Aug 2020 #17
He Is Now ProfessorGAC Aug 2020 #21
Can't wait to hear a summary of his life influences StClone Aug 2020 #25
One Thing I Read.. ProfessorGAC Aug 2020 #42
Is this what they mean by "palling around with terrorists?" johnp3907 Aug 2020 #27
Yup, pretty typical and the reason we need to act and resist. nt Alex4Martinez Aug 2020 #31
The police have become a completely rogue force in this country, Crunchy Frog Aug 2020 #33
Agree 100% Ferrets are Cool Aug 2020 #35
There's much more to this than meets the eye. Stay tuned. nt oasis Aug 2020 #37
I fear that this will soon be the norm rather than an abberation. n/t Crunchy Frog Aug 2020 #38
"We Shall Overcome". nt oasis Aug 2020 #40
Maybe not until after millions of people have died Crunchy Frog Aug 2020 #41
Over the years I've seen our nation come through many tough oasis Aug 2020 #50
The shooter has been arrested and charged with first degree murder Gothmog Aug 2020 #36
I saw someone on the internet insist that 99% of cops are good melman Aug 2020 #39
Who might that "someone" be? George II Aug 2020 #47
I can't recall melman Aug 2020 #48
You do recall that? Wow, that's quite a surprise. I'm sure he/she never said that. George II Aug 2020 #49
Joe Biden, August 31, 2020: George II Aug 2020 #51
Malcom Nance is correct Gothmog Aug 2020 #43
+1 crickets Aug 2020 #45
omg uponit7771 Aug 2020 #44
"Some of those who work forces, are the same that burn crosses." Initech Aug 2020 #46

Aristus

(66,316 posts)
1. The uniforms are the only way to tell them apart...
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 11:54 AM
Aug 2020

Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)
2. Seems to be
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 11:58 AM
Aug 2020

the only way.

olegramps

(8,200 posts)
30. I posted a question on this forum regarding the effects of violent rioting on the election.
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 02:45 PM
Aug 2020

I asked if the violent rioting could cause Biden to lose the election. It was taken down for some undisclosed violation. I registered a protest and it has not been answered.

I see that Trump has not lost any time in seizing on the violence in Kenosha to us it as an excuse to send in troops. This is exactly what I was attempting to post that those responsible for the violence could do significant damage to Biden in that Trump will claim that it is an example of what he has been warning about that Biden's election would led to lawlessness. Of course this is totally false, but I fear that it could be effective in swaying opinion. I don't know what the political position of those who are responsible for the violence including burning of businesses, but if they are Democratic supporters they are doing serious damage to our determination to win this election. It does serious damage to the credibility of those who are peacefully and constitutionally correct in their right to peaceful protest that is a valuable right to correct grievances.

I just want to add that of the five responses before it was taken down, all were in total agreement that it could negatively affect Biden.


I want to respond that my appeal has been approved.

Newest Reality

(12,712 posts)
3. Is this a green light?
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 11:59 AM
Aug 2020

Open season for hunting humans?

Buckeye_Democrat

(14,853 posts)
4. Holy crap!
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 12:00 PM
Aug 2020

To the armed kooks: "You guys need anything? Water? Donuts? A night with my daughter?"

To some local person: "Hey, you! You're a civilian and you have to leave this area!"

Bluepinky

(2,268 posts)
6. "We appreciate you guys, we really do."
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 12:09 PM
Aug 2020

Says the cop to the white gun-toting guy from his armored military vehicle. This is crazy shit happening in our country.

The Taliban has now infiltrated our streets, in the form of cops and right wing gun nuts.

Buckeye_Democrat

(14,853 posts)
8. Yeah, I heard it. Ugh.
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 12:12 PM
Aug 2020

The armed guys probably aren't even a local taxpayers.

I put exaggerated quotes in my post, of course, but that was my impression of the BS.

superpatriotman

(6,247 posts)
11. I'd liken it more to the Revolutionary Guard and Basiji
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 12:29 PM
Aug 2020
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basij

Today the force consists of young Iranians who volunteer, often in exchange for official benefits. Basij serve as an auxiliary force engaged in activities such as internal security, enforcing state control over society,[9] law enforcement auxiliary, providing social services, organizing public religious ceremonies, policing morals, and suppression of dissident gatherings.[10][11] The force is named Basij; an individual member is called basiji.[12]

ret5hd

(20,491 posts)
5. Now...anyone, anyone sane, any logical non-racist person, tell me, please tell me:
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 12:02 PM
Aug 2020

Why should we not DEFUND the police?

Yes, that exact precise word: DEFUND!

Of what possible use are the police to me, my friends, my neighbors? Are they going to help or hurt me?

Tell me again: WHY NOT DEFUND???

FTP
ACAB

Gothmog

(145,130 posts)
7. Here is the shooter
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 12:11 PM
Aug 2020

Bluepinky

(2,268 posts)
9. His parents must be very proud.
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 12:21 PM
Aug 2020

Trump should ask Kyle to give a speech at the convention.

Buckeye_Democrat

(14,853 posts)
10. What the heck was he doing in the far-right pic?
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 12:24 PM
Aug 2020

Holding up three fingers?

"I shot three of them!"

Midnight Writer

(21,745 posts)
18. He is holding up his blue glove, so police will know he is a "friendly".
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 01:24 PM
Aug 2020

Buckeye_Democrat

(14,853 posts)
19. Oh, is that another secret symbol? "I'm blue like you!"
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 01:32 PM
Aug 2020

Thanks for your reply!

Those assholes already ruined the "okay" symbol for normal people too.

TheBlackAdder

(28,183 posts)
23. My daughter went OK, I said why are you doing the WP symbol? She said, I'm not letting them take it.
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 02:01 PM
Aug 2020

Buckeye_Democrat

(14,853 posts)
26. Good for her!
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 02:07 PM
Aug 2020

(And I hope they don't try to take away "thumbs-up" too.)

TheBlackAdder

(28,183 posts)
22. He's fucked and so is his mom, as he crossed state lines and fled back while too young to own a gun.
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 01:58 PM
Aug 2020

WhiskeyGrinder

(22,326 posts)
12. If We GeT rId Of PoLiCe WhAt WiLL wE dO wHeN tHeRe'S aN aCtIvE sHoOtEr
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 12:32 PM
Aug 2020

chowder66

(9,067 posts)
20. We need to get rid of the bad police and the bad policies.
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 01:39 PM
Aug 2020

Chakaconcarne

(2,444 posts)
29. and have a justice dept that actually gives a rats ass.
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 02:40 PM
Aug 2020

chowder66

(9,067 posts)
34. Absolutely.
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 02:51 PM
Aug 2020

Doremus

(7,261 posts)
13. Murderer. nt
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 12:35 PM
Aug 2020

Response to tenderfoot (Original post)

Bayard

(22,061 posts)
15. Is this Wisconsin?
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 01:08 PM
Aug 2020

Murder, plain and simple. Cops should have arrested him on the spot, instead of patting his 16 yr old racist back, for gawdsakes!

Its too early in the day for my stomach to be tied in knots again.

StClone

(11,683 posts)
24. Progressive Wisconsin: targeted for destruction by Kochs, Limbaugh, FOX, Bradley's, Hendricks
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 02:03 PM
Aug 2020

To dismantle the Humanistic State of Wisconsin. Lots of money bought fancy consultants, linguists and propagandists hired to turn the Badger state RED at any cost. Even if, that red is BLOOD!

JHB

(37,158 posts)
28. Let's not leave out Charlie Sykes...
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 02:22 PM
Aug 2020

...who from 1992 to 2016 was Wisconsin's own state-level Rush Limbaugh.

How many of the cops and militia goons were regular listeners?

StClone

(11,683 posts)
32. Oh my now he sees the light ($$$) MSNBC's wunderkind
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 02:48 PM
Aug 2020

Like the Lincoln Project use now to get what we want then lose'em.

BeckyDem

(8,361 posts)
16. America is very sick. This is another example that refutes there are a few bad apples.
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 01:12 PM
Aug 2020



Joe Biden must win and then commit to defunding the police.

rockfordfile

(8,702 posts)
17. Why isn't he arrested
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 01:19 PM
Aug 2020

ProfessorGAC

(64,995 posts)
21. He Is Now
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 01:39 PM
Aug 2020

StClone

(11,683 posts)
25. Can't wait to hear a summary of his life influences
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 02:06 PM
Aug 2020

ProfessorGAC

(64,995 posts)
42. One Thing I Read..
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 04:17 PM
Aug 2020

...is that he's fascinated by cops.

johnp3907

(3,730 posts)
27. Is this what they mean by "palling around with terrorists?"
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 02:12 PM
Aug 2020

Alex4Martinez

(2,193 posts)
31. Yup, pretty typical and the reason we need to act and resist. nt
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 02:46 PM
Aug 2020

Crunchy Frog

(26,579 posts)
33. The police have become a completely rogue force in this country,
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 02:49 PM
Aug 2020

and soon they will be openly an arm of the new fascist party.

If we manage to take back the government, then PDs like the one in Kenosha will need to be completely disbanded, and reinstated under direct federal control.

If we don't get them under control, the future will be genuinely terrifying.

Ferrets are Cool

(21,106 posts)
35. Agree 100%
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 02:52 PM
Aug 2020

oasis

(49,376 posts)
37. There's much more to this than meets the eye. Stay tuned. nt
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 03:04 PM
Aug 2020

Crunchy Frog

(26,579 posts)
38. I fear that this will soon be the norm rather than an abberation. n/t
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 03:17 PM
Aug 2020

oasis

(49,376 posts)
40. "We Shall Overcome". nt
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 03:28 PM
Aug 2020

Crunchy Frog

(26,579 posts)
41. Maybe not until after millions of people have died
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 04:06 PM
Aug 2020

and the country has been ripped to shreds.

Forgive me for not trying to romanticize the situation.

oasis

(49,376 posts)
50. Over the years I've seen our nation come through many tough
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 09:28 PM
Aug 2020

situations. The results of the 2016 election have put us in a temporary bind but now Americans are about to come together and repair much of the damage. Of course it won't be easy.

I have full faith in the common decency which abides in the vast majority of Americans.

"Build Back Better"

Gothmog

(145,130 posts)
36. The shooter has been arrested and charged with first degree murder
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 03:01 PM
Aug 2020
 

melman

(7,681 posts)
39. I saw someone on the internet insist that 99% of cops are good
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 03:20 PM
Aug 2020

If that's the case then that bad 1% sure does manage to get around.

George II

(67,782 posts)
47. Who might that "someone" be?
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 06:30 PM
Aug 2020
 

melman

(7,681 posts)
48. I can't recall
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 07:03 PM
Aug 2020

But I do recall them saying there should be more reporting on all the great things cops do. Can you imagine?

George II

(67,782 posts)
49. You do recall that? Wow, that's quite a surprise. I'm sure he/she never said that.
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 07:20 PM
Aug 2020

George II

(67,782 posts)
51. Joe Biden, August 31, 2020:
Mon Aug 31, 2020, 07:20 PM
Aug 2020
I’ve worked with police in this country for many years. I know most cops are good, decent people.

Gothmog

(145,130 posts)
43. Malcom Nance is correct
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 04:40 PM
Aug 2020

crickets

(25,962 posts)
45. +1
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 05:30 PM
Aug 2020

uponit7771

(90,335 posts)
44. omg
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 04:42 PM
Aug 2020

Initech

(100,063 posts)
46. "Some of those who work forces, are the same that burn crosses."
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 06:09 PM
Aug 2020
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