National Protest and 'disband the cops' discussion (please review page 1)

From the article:
"If someone wants to wear a BLM shirt in here, then cool. I'm not going to get offended about it. But at the same time, if someone's not going to be able to wear something that is politically based, even in the farthest stretch of the imagination, that's discriminatory," said the employee under the agreement of anonymity due to fears they could lose their job. "If we're talking about equality, then it needs to be equality. If not, it's discrimination."
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Couldn't have said it better.
 
ThunderHorse said:
Mods move this if it fits in the Politics thread, but it has to do with race so I figured it could go here as well.

Goodyear says you can't wear Blues Lives or All Lives Matter apparel.

Goodyear responds to zero-tolerance policy slide labeled by employee as discriminatory
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“Goodyear is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where all of our associates can do their best in a spirit of teamwork. As part of this commitment, we do allow our associates to express their support on racial injustice and other equity issues but ask that they refrain from workplace expressions, verbal or otherwise, in support of political campaigning for any candidate or political party as well as other similar forms of advocacy that fall outside the scope of equity issues.”

That'pretty shitty rationale on Goodyear's part. "We don't want any politics in the workplace... unless it's politics we support (or at least politics we're afraid to crack down on in the current political climate)."
 
Minneapolis police union President Bob Kroll bashes chief in radio interview

Minneapolis Police Federation President Bob Kroll lashed out at Chief Medaria Arradondo in a radio interview Tuesday and called for him to step down for failing to challenge city officials and protesters in the wake of George Floyd’s killing.

Kroll said it was his job as head of the union representing roughly 800 rank-and-file cops to call out “bad leadership” by Arradondo, the latest sign of growing friction between the two leaders. Arradondo made national headlines a few weeks after Floyd’s death when he pulled out of contract negotiations with the union, saying he intended to be on the “right side of history.”

“I’ve always gotten along with our current chief, and until this happened, we did get along better than any other (past chief), but I’m going to call out failed leadership where it’s at, and that is the entire command staff,” said the fiery police lieutenant, who until recently had been publicly supportive of Arradondo. “How can you be a copper 30-plus years and give up your integrity and just go with what you know is absolutely wrong.”
 
I sure wish the rioters / protesters / looters in the large AMERICAN cities would show proper recourse towards the Websters dictionary definition of Apathy and not some made up version: """"" Apathy is a lack of feeling, emotion, interest, or concern about something. It is a state of indifference, or the suppression of emotions such as concern, excitement, motivation, or passion. ... The apathetic may lack a sense of purpose, worth, or meaning in their life. """" ~~~~> AND JUST STAY AT HOME. 8-)
 
lr1400 said:
Definition and prime example of what happens with socialism/communism. Those with power take all.
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How does this statement make any sense? This specific action was done in a democratic nation.

Watch, I can do the same thing.

Definition and prime example of what happens with democracy. Those with power take all.
 
lr1400 said:
Definition and prime example of what happens with socialism/communism. Those with power take all.
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Yep! Much like the Soviet politburo who drove fancy cars and ate fancy feasts while the peasants starved. Reeks of, "rules for thee, but not for me".

I'm glad people are waking up to the hypocrisy of those who kindled this wave of Marxist unrest.
 
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Lefty375 said:
How does this statement make any sense? This specific action was done in a democratic nation.

Watch, I can do the same thing.

Definition and prime example of what happens with democracy. Those with power take all.
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Not really. She tied the hands of her police department and did not allow them to disperse crowds and protect businesses and residences. She is no better than the private citizens that elected her. Then add to the fact that the Cook County DA of Jussie Fake Hate Crime Smollett fame is dropping charges on all rioters the morning after they've been arrested and releasing them.

Do I think that the Mayor should have a detachment making sure she's safe during this period? Sure. But assigning dozens of officers to her residence is hypocritical when private citizens in Chicago had both their lives and livelihoods threatened. Let your cops do their jobs.
 
ThunderHorse said:
Not really. She tied the hands of her police department and did not allow them to disperse crowds and protect businesses and residences. She is no better than the private citizens that elected her. Then add to the fact that the Cook County DA of Jussie Fake Hate Crime Smollett fame is dropping charges on all rioters the morning after they've been arrested and releasing them.

Do I think that the Mayor should have a detachment making sure she's safe during this period? Sure. But assigning dozens of officers to her residence is hypocritical when private citizens in Chicago had both their lives and livelihoods threatened. Let your cops do their jobs.
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The mayor could call the DA and express displeasure with her catch and release program.
The Machine runs that county, and the Machine can find a new DA.
 
True...I lack the local knowledge....but they are two separate entities....we have had the same issues with the Dallas County DA and the municipalities involved in the county.

But, can you provide some basic understanding from an outsiders view? Seriously
 
Kraut783 said:
True...I lack the local knowledge....but they are two separate entities....we have had the same issues with the Dallas County DA and the municipalities involved in the county.

But, can you provide some basic understanding from an outsiders view? Seriously
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Check out The Outfit by Gus Russo. It is about the Chicago mafia, but covers Chicago politics as it relates to the mob and how it is all intertwined.
 

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