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[–] [email protected] 86 points 6 months ago

Because cops have a Union and you don't beat your coworkers.

[–] darkdemize 69 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

"Some of those that work forces

Are the same that burn crosses."

[–] Enkers 38 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I'm starting to think that RAtM was a bit optimistic with "some" in this one.

[–] darkdemize 17 points 6 months ago (2 children)

I don't know. I don't necessarily believe that a majority of police are white supremacists. I do believe that the vast majority are complicit in the behavior of their worst offenders, though. If they aren't willing to call out corruption among themselves, then they are at least corruption-adjacent.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 6 months ago

I don't necessarily believe that a majority of police are white supremacists. I do believe that the vast majority are complicit

There is literally no meaningful difference. If you are complicit in white supremacy, you ARE a white supremacist.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

idk at this point in American politics do you see any non-conservative becoming a cop? now pair that with how conservatives are becoming more and now openly racist... I'd say it's more realistic than not to assume most cops are racist just based on demographics.

[–] the_post_of_tom_joad 6 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

If you're not conservative you won't make the cut. Back in my younger more foolish days i attempted o be a cop for 3 years and couldn't get past the psychological exam.

I mean i could just be a psycho i guess but in the intervening years ive started to consider my failure as a source of pride.

[–] [email protected] 52 points 6 months ago (2 children)
[–] CareHare 27 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Who the flying FUCK fires nine fucking bullets at a guy in a MOTORISED wheelchair because of a shoplifting accusation? How was the police officer in any danger at any time?

And he's not charged for it? Only in America.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Only in America

Haha.

There are Countries where the Police are literally tasked with carrying out a genocide.

Not saying this isn't bad, but please don't act like you've got it the worst when there are so many that have it worse.

https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1461780-youll-never-understand-my-pain

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

There are Countries where the Police are literally tasked with carrying out a genocide.

One of which is in your username

[–] CareHare 2 points 6 months ago

Don't assume that I'm from the USA. I'm not.

It's just a saying.

[–] can 34 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Some of those that work forces

[–] [email protected] 15 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Are the same that burn crosses

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

Unggghhhhhhh!

[–] [email protected] 30 points 6 months ago

Why are you hitting yourself?

[–] [email protected] 28 points 6 months ago

Why does Superman never save Clark Kent from danger?

[–] [email protected] 26 points 6 months ago

… or rich people.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 6 months ago

While cops and white supremacists often being on the same side is a major factor, white supremacists are also absolute cowards in the face of authority and will immediately back down like the little bitches they are.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 6 months ago

Ever seen a leech feeding off another leech? No?

[–] [email protected] 15 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Because white supremacists own guns and cops are cowards.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

This is the real reason. If Black Lives Matter or whoever else showed up to protests wearing plate carriers and carrying AR15’s you can bet your ass the police would be a lot more respectful.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Because they're not going to beat on their families.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

Gotta be some other reason, because they’re clearly fine with family beatings.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 months ago

"~~Stop~~ Start hitting yourself!"

[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months ago

I was at a protest once right around after Trump was elected, a counter protestor came up within minutes of our arrival and started screaming expletives at us. The police immediately got involved to protect him from us.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

[Cops singing Divynls]

"I don't serve... anybody else,

that is why you've never seen me beat myself."

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

Something something one set of footprints.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

Some of those who work forces.

[–] Tb0n3 0 points 6 months ago

Honestly I'm sure they do if they resist. Most marches by neonazis and the like are planned out to make sure that they are covered by freedom of speech and it would be a huge lawsuit to attack them. A random skinhead in a bar doesn't have that luxury and I'm sure many have been beaten down.