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SFPD winetourdriver Aug 2016 #1
I've noticed this is a thing now, "demanding" apologies? MadDAsHell Aug 2016 #2
it's part of the fucked up culture of police depts across the country JI7 Aug 2016 #3
ALL police depts? ALL across the Country? nt clarice Aug 2016 #21
Yes. A HERETIC I AM Aug 2016 #37
Sad. nt clarice Aug 2016 #46
Yes, the culture of police depts in the USA is sad. Very sad since they don't have a culture of TeamPooka Aug 2016 #93
I dont see the Police apologizing edhopper Aug 2016 #4
BOOOOOOOOOOOM! onecaliberal Aug 2016 #5
They just recently killed a homeless, and unarmed black woman. Glassunion Aug 2016 #6
And this relates to the OP how? nt clarice Aug 2016 #20
Where is that "point missed" image? nt JanMichael Aug 2016 #22
Damn it... I knew I forgot something... is this the right one? clarice Aug 2016 #24
No. nt JanMichael Aug 2016 #26
Which one is it? nt clarice Aug 2016 #28
Simple. Glassunion Aug 2016 #66
Thank you. nt clarice Aug 2016 #67
Our Police union rep doubled and tripled down when it came to the Tamir Rice shooting. HughBeaumont Aug 2016 #85
What Does The Star Spangled Banner Have To Do With Being A Cop? ProfessorGAC Aug 2016 #7
It because of his reasoning as to why he is sitting out the anthem. Glassunion Aug 2016 #8
I Read His Quotes ProfessorGAC Aug 2016 #10
Their skin is thinner than Trump's. Glassunion Aug 2016 #12
"White-splaining'" ? What exactly IS that? nt clarice Aug 2016 #19
waiting.nt clarice Aug 2016 #25
still waiting. nt clarice Aug 2016 #29
Why don't you look it up? Demit Aug 2016 #30
Look what up? nt clarice Aug 2016 #47
White-splaining. nt Glassunion Aug 2016 #69
Sorry... sounds a bit racist to me. nt clarice Aug 2016 #72
White-splaining something is racist. Glassunion Aug 2016 #74
I meant that the term "white-splainin" is a racist epithet in itself... clarice Aug 2016 #75
No it isn't a racist term. Glassunion Aug 2016 #80
No, that is NOT what it measns. It refers to the way some white people tblue37 Aug 2016 #90
I don't understand what you virgogal Aug 2016 #56
OMG... LOL! Glassunion Aug 2016 #68
I love a sense of humor--and you've got one. virgogal Aug 2016 #83
I doubt that was a typo. More likely it was the effect of a hyperactive autocorrect function. nt tblue37 Aug 2016 #91
Sadly I have autocorrct turned off in this browser. Glassunion Aug 2016 #94
He did specifically mention police violence mythology Aug 2016 #23
You're Right I Missed That Piece ProfessorGAC Aug 2016 #62
next time a POC decide to protest publically, he should use the list of approved methods KG Aug 2016 #9
Butt-hurt "white folk" ?????? clarice Aug 2016 #17
I made a decision long ago not to alert on anyone.... I consider it a form of censorship... clarice Aug 2016 #18
....≥ A HERETIC I AM Aug 2016 #38
Point? nt clarice Aug 2016 #41
OMG you do not get it do you....nt JanMichael Aug 2016 #49
OMG.. You refuse to think out of your box...don't you? nt clarice Aug 2016 #50
We all have boxes. All of us. I have seen enough to know you do too. Nt JanMichael Aug 2016 #52
In which boxes do you think I dwell? nt clarice Aug 2016 #53
Sorry , I take that back... please explain it to me. nt clarice Aug 2016 #51
No worries. I have to hit the sack. Good night. Nt JanMichael Aug 2016 #54
Sleep well my friend... perhaps another time. nt clarice Aug 2016 #55
My point? A HERETIC I AM Aug 2016 #60
That's RIGHT !!!! It is a basic right to be born with a perfect body, athletic talent..... clarice Aug 2016 #11
He earned it, no one gave him jack shit. onecaliberal Aug 2016 #13
oh come on !!!! nt clarice Aug 2016 #15
Come on what? Just take what you posted at face value with no facts added? tia uponit7771 Aug 2016 #31
If you think a great body and athleticism gets you gig in the NFL, you should tell that onecaliberal Aug 2016 #40
Yes... but it was their decision to try... and I applaud that. nt clarice Aug 2016 #42
The United States does not kill black people. NuclearDem Aug 2016 #34
Enjoy the dust bin! onecaliberal Aug 2016 #39
avoiding facts? nt clarice Aug 2016 #43
Frankly, if it's a choice of the dustbin or Airstrip One, I'll choose the former. NuclearDem Aug 2016 #58
Where else have I read these same sentiments? Exilednight Aug 2016 #86
"The US does have apartheid" NuclearDem Aug 2016 #87
You believe that apartheid is only accomplished one way: thru the state. Exilednight Aug 2016 #95
Nonsense. NuclearDem Aug 2016 #96
as they told Jackie Robinson G_j Aug 2016 #14
His choice obviously. No problem with that..... clarice Aug 2016 #16
What's the difference? tia uponit7771 Aug 2016 #32
One is a hero... one is an asshole. nt clarice Aug 2016 #44
Good answer jack_krass Aug 2016 #70
Do they have different rights? Demit Aug 2016 #33
No.. just different Histories. nt clarice Aug 2016 #45
they were both speaking to civil rights issues. G_j Aug 2016 #35
Absolutely !!!! That is what we have fought and died for. nt clarice Aug 2016 #48
Considering that several of his siblings had a fatal heart defect LeftyMom Aug 2016 #61
I didn't say that he didn't EARN it.....he should just display a modicum of appreciation. nt clarice Aug 2016 #63
No, but you did say the country "allowed" him to make millions Glassunion Aug 2016 #71
Agreed.... but not every Country has an economical system that would allow him to make that kind of clarice Aug 2016 #73
That's not the point of his protest. Glassunion Aug 2016 #76
Not standing for The Anthem is a direct affront to the Country ....that has by it's very system.... clarice Aug 2016 #78
Why do we stand for the anthem? Glassunion Aug 2016 #81
I believe that it's simply a show of respect. I even put my hand over my heart. peace clarice Aug 2016 #89
So you believe that is is a showing of respect. Which is cool, I feel the same way. Glassunion Aug 2016 #92
He could be doing it for other people treestar Aug 2016 #64
Oh, I'm sure that his intentions are noble... I just disagree with.... clarice Aug 2016 #65
The Minneapolis police "union" did not like Philando Castile's funeral Dawson Leery Aug 2016 #27
The head of the MPLS Union is a member of an off-duty bike "gang" Hong Kong Cavalier Aug 2016 #77
Of course! Dawson Leery Aug 2016 #97
Hey, the guy hurt their feelings- that can't be tolerated! DLevine Aug 2016 #36
Tone Deaf magicnpoetry Aug 2016 #57
I agree gopiscrap Aug 2016 #59
Disappoints me how many pig defenders there are in this thread. VulgarPoet Aug 2016 #79
My dust bin got some action. I can't tollerate that. onecaliberal Aug 2016 #82
I can't blame you. VulgarPoet Aug 2016 #84
"Pig Defenders" !!!!!??? This ain't the 1960's groovy cat. lol clarice Aug 2016 #88
Might as well be, what with all the barely-veiled racism. VulgarPoet Sep 2016 #98
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