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“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” - John Adams
April 18, 2017, 07:58 AM
jljones
I bet those cops go home at night and scream themselves to sleep in a closet.
"It's a bold strategy, Cotton. Let's see if it works out for them"
April 18, 2017, 08:02 AM
BamaJeepster
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Originally posted by jljones: I bet those cops go home at night and scream themselves to sleep in a closet.
It's either very frustrating - for the ones who really want to do the job - or it's the reason they joined, knowing they wouldn't ever have to get their hands dirty.
“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” - John Adams
April 18, 2017, 08:07 AM
chellim1
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There are videos of the Berkeley police sitting in their cars watching people getting beat down. When asked why they weren't doing anything they refer the person to the public affairs office.
In Ferguson, the national guard was called up after days of rioting. They encamped and protected city hall while private businesses were burned. It's becoming clear that as society breaks down the police will protect the political class they report to.... they know who signs their paycheck. The public, who pay the taxes that support them, will be left to fend for themselves.
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April 18, 2017, 08:35 AM
bigdeal
I've known, and currently know, many police officers. That 'cop' in sun glasses standing by the car, is not a police officer. Real police officers do not behave in such a manner. Look, Berkeley is a cesspool, and I'm sure it has its proportion of these types of individuals masquerading as police officers.
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April 18, 2017, 08:41 AM
RichardC
Maybe that's one of those " You have won a wide screen TV" setups to catch dumb crooks ( well, agitators).
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April 18, 2017, 08:45 AM
rscalzo
Spent thirty years in the field and never heard the term "symbolic arrests". The DOJ should be in there investigation that administration.
I take their demeanor and the statement, "That would be a good question for the Chief of Police.", to mean they've been ordered not to engage and that they are definitely frustrated. The officer standing up knows that they can't air their grievances out on video like this so he refers the subject to the PAO. He seems to have more experience than his younger partner.
April 18, 2017, 09:02 AM
BamaJeepster
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Originally posted by Skull Leader: I take their demeanor and the statement, "That would be a good question for the Chief of Police.", to mean they've been ordered not to engage and that they are definitely frustrated. The officer standing up knows that they can't air their grievances out on video like this so he refers the subject to the PAO. He seems to have more experience than his younger partner.
Yeah, I should probably have made clear that I'm not blaming the officers on the video. They are clearly under orders to sit and watch and not disturb the rioters who are beating their opposition. It's clear from their linked website that they are on the side of the rioters and have no interest in protecting the general public. It's a departmental issue.
“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” - John Adams
April 18, 2017, 09:03 AM
smschulz
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Originally posted by Skull Leader: I take their demeanor and the statement, "That would be a good question for the Chief of Police.", to mean they've been ordered not to engage and that they are definitely frustrated. The officer standing up knows that they can't air their grievances out on video like this so he refers the subject to the PAO. He seems to have more experience than his younger partner.
Pretty much my take too. I can't blame the cops when the problem is much higher up the ladder.
April 18, 2017, 09:21 AM
sigmonkey
I think you've been trolled with that linked page, Bama.
From the home page there is a link to popular resources:
Click on the protest guide:
“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” - John Adams
April 18, 2017, 09:28 AM
BamaJeepster
Ah, we were posting at the same time - thanks for the verification, I was going to thump myself good for that one if I had been duped!
“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” - John Adams
April 18, 2017, 10:02 AM
46and2
That's crazy, even for there. Just wow.
April 18, 2017, 10:07 AM
TMats
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April 18, 2017, 10:08 AM
sigmonkey
Yeah, when I clicked the first link, (...www.ci.berkeley.ca.us.linkis.com/WYYOU) I had some twitter link pop up and it looked like some redirect. And the image you had posted did not look like the rest of the text and links on the site, so I did a little clicking on their site and found the page. (The link appeared like the typical bogus redirect.)
Just so much BS anymore. I don't know aht I dislike more, the fact that it seems "OK" to create all the fak crap (and I don't mean "Onion" types stuff), or being skeptical of every damned thing one runs accross.
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April 18, 2017, 10:23 AM
rusbro
What the hell? Does that mean they'll cuff some folks and put them in a squad car just for show, then let them leave after the cameras haven captured these "arrests"?
April 18, 2017, 10:28 AM
Rey HRH
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Originally posted by parabellum: Symbolic arrests?
That made my eyes pop out. "Where and when?"
Next they'll offer valet services.
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