(06-07-2020 04:51 PM)Bearhawkeye Wrote:  Obviously I agree with his position refusing to defund the entire police force. But part of me still wishes we got to see the video of him last night curled up naked in a ball (genitals hidden if they indeed exist of course) on the floor of the shower bawling his eyes out as the water pours down on him.

Here he was in happier times apparently thinking he was earning respect from the adoring public:

Is he wearing Capris?

He and Justin Trudeau would make a cute couple

(06-07-2020 09:13 PM)shere khan Wrote:  Do not move south Minnepolistanis. We do not want you.

They'll be heading to AZ, TX and FL.

Already happening

(06-08-2020 09:13 AM)TexanMark Wrote:  

(06-07-2020 09:13 PM)shere khan Wrote:  Do not move south Minnepolistanis. We do not want you.

They'll be heading to AZ, TX and FL.

Already happening

And they'll keep voting the same way they are now.

(06-08-2020 09:13 AM)TexanMark Wrote:  

(06-07-2020 09:13 PM)shere khan Wrote:  Do not move south Minnepolistanis. We do not want you.

They'll be heading to AZ, TX and FL.

Already happening

Ironically, most likely bringing the same political "diseases" with them...

(06-08-2020 08:47 AM)VA49er Wrote:  So, is this a police reorgainzaiton thing or just getting rid of police thing?

It is the creation of social justice organizations that will use the police to punish those who don't conform.

(06-08-2020 10:43 AM)Claw Wrote:  

(06-08-2020 08:47 AM)VA49er Wrote:  So, is this a police reorgainzaiton thing or just getting rid of police thing?

It is the creation of social justice organizations that will use the police to punish those who don't conform.

Exactly.

Someone/group will have the power of "police" whether it's a police department or a "community" group

Whoever has the most/biggest guns wins

(06-08-2020 09:45 AM)miko33 Wrote:  

(06-08-2020 09:13 AM)TexanMark Wrote:  

(06-07-2020 09:13 PM)shere khan Wrote:  Do not move south Minnepolistanis. We do not want you.

They'll be heading to AZ, TX and FL.

Already happening

Ironically, most likely bringing the same political "diseases" with them...

I don't know why the policies didn't work in California, but surely they'll work in Texas.

I’m all for changes to police training, but defunding the police? Woof.

I’m glad I’m in the South and likely won’t ever have to worry about that.

(06-07-2020 04:51 PM)Bearhawkeye Wrote:  Here he was in happier times apparently thinking he was earning respect from the adoring public:

Lol

As we said when I was a kid - what a sissy!!

And I thought it was jumping that white men couldn't do

So, Nancy and the gang are ready to enter the fray. House Democrats will introduce a bill that will "demilitarize" police forces nationwide to combat "the entrenched system" of police brutality. The bill will demilitarize the police by limiting the transfer of military weaponry to local police departments. It will combat brutality by requiring body cameras, banning choke holds, no knock warrants in drug cases, and end racial profiling. Most of that stuff is fine, but the military weaponry is an issue. If I remember correctly, the move to have some military grade weaponry available to police departments began several decades ago when police routinely began getting into situations where they were heavily outgunned. Its also helpful in reacting to some terrorist/hostage situations.

Watch businesses and people flee the city.

Quote:Minneapolis’ left-leaning City Council members on Sunday announced a veto-proof push to disband the Minneapolis police department, ramping up a major conflict inside the city following the death of George Floyd while in police custody.

Many activists have been pushing at least for their cities to defund local police departments, a move many other analysts considered unrealistic. The measure has been the main focus for many people protesting against police brutality.

Supporters of the move told Fox News, “We recognize that we don’t have all the answers about what a police-free future looks like, but our community does. We’re committing to engaging with every willing community member in the city of Minneapolis over the next year to identify what safety looks like for you.”

The city council members spoke at a protest at Powderhorn Park, a neighborhood in Minneapolis. The number of supporters in attendance represented a veto-proof majority to push the measure through, Fox 9 reported.

KARE listed Council President Lisa Bender, VP Andrea Jenkins and Councilmembers Alondra Cano, Jeremiah Ellison, Steve Fletcher, Phillipe Cunningham, Cam Gordon and Jeremy Schroeder as attending the event, most of whom took turns to address the gathered crowd. Ellison is the son of state Attorney General Keith Ellison. Most members of the city council belonged to the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party.

“Our commitment is to end our city’s toxic relationship with the Minneapolis Police Department,” Bender said. “It is clear that our system of policing is not keeping our communities safe. Our efforts at incremental reform have failed, period.”

However, Ellison more clearly stated the intent of those gathered.

“This council is going to dismantle the police department,” Ellison reportedly said. “If you don’t stay in this fight I fear that this council or another will just glue it back together.”

The Minneapolis Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request for comment. NYPD Detectives President Paul DiGiacomo said earlier Sunday that defunding any police departments would be a “recipe for disaster.”

Mayor Jacob Frey was booed out of a protest Saturday after the Democrat refused to commit to defunding the police himself.

The event was livestreamed on Facebook and Twitter, but technical issues marred the streams.

Comments from members of the activist group Black Visions compared the police system to that of slavery, saying, “When abolitionists fought for the end of slavery, a lot of white people said it was impossible. But, there were visionaries who knew it was possible; it was worth it. We are here to make history today; to rebuild our city on a different foundation.”

At the end of the rally, the crowd gathered at Powderhorn Park began a chant of “Defund, MPD.”

Link

I expect a news story of an ambulance crew being called for a shooting and then the ambulance crew becoming victims themselves. Gotham with the Joker in charge!

Insurance companies writing new actuary tables for Minneapolis as we speak. Unintended consequences and all.

Minneapolis City Council President Describes Ability To Call The Police As ‘Privilege’

Insanity

Quote:Watching Minneapolis City Council Members trying to explain why disbanding their police force is not a terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad decision that will likely result in the destruction of their own city has been a hoot … even CNN seems like they can’t quite get their minds around what the eff they’re thinking.

Like this interview between Alysin Camerota and the president of the Minneapolis City Council, Lisa Bender:

Watch the look on Alysin Camerota's Face as she listens to Bender. Even the crazies at CNN can't quite figure out what she's saying or believe the wackiness of what they are hearing.

Who KNEW that calling the cops when your house is getting broken into is 'privilege?' What a nutjob!

National poll still says that only 16% believe it is a good idea.

One commenter said to "call an ambulance because you're a good shot." LOL

Dang. While I was preparing this post, somebody beat me to it.

(06-08-2020 11:47 AM)usmbacker Wrote:  Minneapolis City Council President Describes Ability To Call The Police As ‘Privilege’

Insanity

It is -- for anyone w/ access to a phone

#PhonePrivilege

(06-08-2020 08:47 AM)VA49er Wrote:  So, is this a police reorgainzaiton thing or just getting rid of police thing?

Get rid of and throw the money at more "programs".

I'll be eagerly awaiting their response when they do it, and crime rates inevitably go up significantly if not exponentially, not down.

(06-08-2020 12:07 PM)Kronke Wrote:  

(06-08-2020 08:47 AM)VA49er Wrote:  So, is this a police reorgainzaiton thing or just getting rid of police thing?

Get rid of and throw the money at more "programs".

I'll be eagerly awaiting their response when they do it, and crime rates inevitably go up significantly if not exponentially, not down.

They're putting out a huge billboard welcoming criminals from across the country to the Twin Cities. Let us know how that works out for you.