Police Unions 'Standing Down' After Controversial Comments In Wake Of NYPD Shooting

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11. DeBlasio had already called for a protest moratorium until, at a minimum, after the funerals,

and has been praising the police and Commissioner Bratton like conquering heroes all of Monday. Would you argue that deBlasio first unconditionally surrendered?

It's obvious that this deal was worked out well before the announcement, and all sides were just trying to ensure that quiet will really be met with quiet. No one wanted to get ahead of their constituents or allies.

Thus far, not only has the city been quite, there have even been a number of peaceful and relatively quiet pro-police and pro-unity demonstrations. We have similarly not heard anything this evening from the police unions.

If any militants try to cause trouble with anything remotely like the call for dead cops played repeatedly by the news, or by blocking traffic and similar conduct, I would imagine that the mayor and most Democrats will not be as passive or quiet as before. Similarly, if any unions leader or allies mouth-off, they will not benefit from the protection of Republican allies, or far worse, be explicitly criticized by Commissioner Bratton, who maintains the trust and respect of the rank and file.

If you think the police unions unconditionally surrendered, then by all means, encourage some protesters to block a bridge. Just don't say you weren't warned.