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amen.... spanone Dec 2014 #1
YES! elleng Dec 2014 #2
We have his back, well some of us do anyway. randys1 Dec 2014 #3
the problem is there is an anti-Mayor de Blasio campaign; their crowd is out in full force napkinz Dec 2014 #80
Excellent thoughts, napkinz.. this needs to be out there Front and Center. Cha Dec 2014 #4
the pic in my OP brings to mind this cartoon (a fact of life these officers don't understand) napkinz Dec 2014 #101
.. Cha Dec 2014 #117
Mayor DeBlasio seems to be pretty cool shenmue Dec 2014 #5
Remembered and stored. Blamed for the death of two cops, because he has a black son. Rex Dec 2014 #6
what these racist cops don't understand ... napkinz Dec 2014 #100
I'm still enraged over the death of Martin. Justice weeps in 2014. Rex Dec 2014 #102
and the police and the right-wing are EXPLOITING the tragic murders of the two NYPD officers to napkinz Dec 2014 #104
I expect them to not only go on, but to get bigger and louder. nt Rex Dec 2014 #106
"get bigger and louder" ... as they should napkinz Dec 2014 #109
Mayor de Blasio and his beautiful family.. Cha Dec 2014 #7
A good man madokie Dec 2014 #8
Yes, and the NYPD are not going to get him ousted. Cha Dec 2014 #10
So far all they've done is show how petty they are madokie Dec 2014 #13
Precisely, madokie. Petty and lethal prepubescent playground bullies. Cha Dec 2014 #18
+1 an entire shit load. Enthusiast Dec 2014 #50
thank you for sharing, Cha napkinz Dec 2014 #86
another great pic napkinz Dec 2014 #135
Remember that Rudy's people were pissed that Joe Lhota didn't win. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #9
right.. but, things can change and hopefully they will soon in a New York Second! Cha Dec 2014 #11
There has been no polling on de Blasio but he likely took a hit, but i doubt it will last. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #14
This.. >>>>>>>.. Cha Dec 2014 #20
I think he can handle cwydro Dec 2014 #12
Well said, cwydro Cha Dec 2014 #21
Thank you Cha. nt cwydro Dec 2014 #54
It's 'Protect and Serve', NYPD, not 'Kill and Subvert' Cha Dec 2014 #15
oh, they serve and protect ... napkinz Dec 2014 #130
Excellent.. Exactly, napkinz~ Cha Dec 2014 #131
thanks to DeSwiss napkinz Dec 2014 #141
that is EXACTLY what it is Skittles Dec 2014 #16
For the benefit of us out on the left coast........ Capt.Rocky300 Dec 2014 #17
Some days you can only cry for the stupid in people napkinz. sheshe2 Dec 2014 #19
the picture of the mayor and his son SO reminds me of this cartoon (from when Trayvon Martin died) napkinz Dec 2014 #107
Shame on those cops. Shame, shame, shame. blkmusclmachine Dec 2014 #22
Huge K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Dec 2014 #23
The NYPD Showed NO Respect for Authority Today.. Cha Dec 2014 #24
Precisely. Enthusiast Dec 2014 #51
that graphic hits the nail on the head! napkinz Dec 2014 #87
And no respect for the deceased vankuria Dec 2014 #122
Exactly, vankuria. Cha Dec 2014 #123
and shame on those supporting their deplorable behavior napkinz Dec 2014 #129
I've heard this has as much to do with $$ (bitter contract talks Mayor de Blasio inherited) as FailureToCommunicate Dec 2014 #25
The NYPD has a lot to apologize for though Kalidurga Dec 2014 #26
Exactly, Kalidurga. Cha Dec 2014 #27
Wow. Phlem Dec 2014 #28
learned at my daddy's knee. mopinko Dec 2014 #111
Your dad Phlem Dec 2014 #112
he passed long ago. i am old. mopinko Dec 2014 #113
Post removed Post removed Dec 2014 #29
Did you mean to post those rightwing taking points here geek tragedy Dec 2014 #30
Ah ha ha ha Indydem Dec 2014 #34
The cops hate deblasio because his family is black and he's seen as too sympathetic geek tragedy Dec 2014 #82
... napkinz Dec 2014 #127
2 recent hidden posts, most frequently posting in History of Feminism, and mahina Dec 2014 #83
Has called for Obama to be prosecuted, accused Obama of destroying geek tragedy Dec 2014 #84
Absolutely not true. Indydem Dec 2014 #88
First link is where you say he will need to be prosecuted because geek tragedy Dec 2014 #96
Second link is where you call him "the man who destroyed social security." geek tragedy Dec 2014 #97
*CRICKETS* Rex Dec 2014 #105
That poster is NOT a History of Feminism poster. JTFrog Dec 2014 #92
I took it to mean the person was trolling HoF. geek tragedy Dec 2014 #99
Of course not, it is the only way they can Rex Dec 2014 #103
What lack of support? dogman Dec 2014 #31
Lack of support? AYFKM!? Phlem Dec 2014 #32
Did deBlasio give them that union? Indydem Dec 2014 #33
"No he did not. The police banded together and organized it." Phlem Dec 2014 #35
So what is your point exactly? Indydem Dec 2014 #38
That the "been the mayor for 5 minutes" Phlem Dec 2014 #41
The Mayor is the ultimate civilian authority over the police. Enthusiast Dec 2014 #56
DeBlasio is not a badge sniffer who thinks it's okay for cops to kill black men willy nilly. geek tragedy Dec 2014 #78
Still mad that Joe Lhota didn't pull it out? geek tragedy Dec 2014 #79
Joe Lhota ... had to look that one up napkinz Dec 2014 #132
What you appear to miss re: who gave them that union... MrMickeysMom Dec 2014 #53
Oh? So PLEASE Enlighten Us to what exactly is NYPD's "Problem" with Mayor de Blasio? Cha Dec 2014 #36
Read his statement after the Garner GJ Indydem Dec 2014 #37
Doubling down. Phlem Dec 2014 #39
Took the challenge. dogman Dec 2014 #43
Selling cigs isn't an excuse for a cop to kill someone. The police want others to respect their Cha Dec 2014 #45
The statement is below Depaysement Dec 2014 #48
I'm with you. Enthusiast Dec 2014 #62
DISRESPECT! sheshe2 Dec 2014 #55
The NYC police deserve faint praise. Enthusiast Dec 2014 #59
I think you know the answer to that one. Rex Dec 2014 #110
What other profession expects such unwavering, self-abasing worship from Marr Dec 2014 #60
did you buddies at the Krispy Kream tell you that? rbrnmw Dec 2014 #69
Rand Bobcat Dec 2014 #91
IKR!? Rex Dec 2014 #108
They demonstrated at that funeral that they believe lovemydog Dec 2014 #42
Precisely lovemydog.. :( Cha Dec 2014 #46
Thanks Cha. lovemydog Dec 2014 #119
Yeah, I know.. not all. Just the ones who are perpetrating a lie. Cha Dec 2014 #120
and they wonder why they "get no respect" napkinz Dec 2014 #115
Precisely, napkinz. lovemydog Dec 2014 #118
I too hope the tensions will decrease but I wonder how the police will respond napkinz Dec 2014 #124
Reminds of that quote.. "The beatings will continue until moral improves".. :( Cha Dec 2014 #121
Sign me up for also being the root of this problem. lovemydog Dec 2014 #40
+1 an entire shit load. Enthusiast Dec 2014 #75
De Blasio did not turn his back to the NYPD, the NYPD turned their back to him, literally. nt SunSeeker Dec 2014 #47
Well said, SunSeeker. Cha Dec 2014 #49
I don't see how a "Dem" could feel your way. Enthusiast Dec 2014 #52
thanks for the laugh napkinz Dec 2014 #85
K & R SunSeeker Dec 2014 #44
The problem in NYC isn't their mayor JDDavis Dec 2014 #57
I'm with you. Enthusiast Dec 2014 #63
Yes, and I don't think we should ignore the racial components and JDDavis Dec 2014 #64
Is Giuliani on the Fox "News" payroll? I believe he might be. Enthusiast Dec 2014 #65
Yes, at least since 2008, or even back to Reagan and JDDavis Dec 2014 #66
I'm 62. Enthusiast Dec 2014 #67
We are of the same generation then, JDDavis Dec 2014 #68
You are correct, of course. Enthusiast Dec 2014 #76
me too, JD KMOD Dec 2014 #74
"Thousands of police who think killing a citizen for selling cigarettes illegally is fine police" napkinz Dec 2014 #137
Great post! Thanks, Chris Rock. n/t JDDavis Dec 2014 #139
thought you'd like it napkinz Dec 2014 #140
we do not have a lot of people like him a round at this time juxtaposed Dec 2014 #58
some one should grab the HP post b/c 99% of the comments are positive his way. and h/p is center juxtaposed Dec 2014 #61
Here's the link to Huffington Post's article and comments: JDDavis Dec 2014 #70
Mahalo JDDavis. Cha Dec 2014 #72
A sample.. what we've been saying around here.. All across the country and it goes on and on.. Cha Dec 2014 #73
Wow.. good to know, juxtaposed. thank you. Cha Dec 2014 #71
Absolutely nothing. NYPD just proved that suspicions about them & their behavior is true afterall. Tarheel_Dem Dec 2014 #77
Full stop, Tarheel. Cha Dec 2014 #81
The sad news is that their ignorance is on full display for the whole world to see. How embarrasing Tarheel_Dem Dec 2014 #138
I read his statement. Nothing there to criticize. It was thoughtful. dawg Dec 2014 #89
Kick! sheshe2 Dec 2014 #90
Hell yes..... daleanime Dec 2014 #93
Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2014 #94
Why do you think he is not a good man? NutmegYankee Dec 2014 #98
I alerted shortly after that was posted and the jury voted 6-1 to leave it. smokey nj Dec 2014 #116
Jury got it wrong.. thanks smokey. Cha Dec 2014 #134
The rightwing is never happy gwheezie Dec 2014 #95
Agreed+ stage left Dec 2014 #114
Jon Stewart quote ... napkinz Dec 2014 #133
I hope he is embolden by their action Hutzpa Dec 2014 #125
the NYPD sure feels emboldened as illustrated by their disgraceful rhetoric and latest antics napkinz Dec 2014 #136
This message was self-deleted by its author Hutzpa Dec 2014 #126
Yes Denis 11 Dec 2014 #128
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