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Post by dc2london on Apr 12, 2021 10:46:00 GMT -6
Secretary Blinken is in Brussels this week and Russian aggression in Ukraine is definitely one of the topics on the agenda
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Post by dc2london on Apr 12, 2021 10:47:26 GMT -6
Question about extending or making permanent the Child Tax Credit.
Jen: he definitely thinks that's a hugely important benefit which is why it was in his first legislation. I'm not gonna tell you whether he will extend it or make it permanent bc I don't want to.
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Post by starbuck on Apr 12, 2021 10:48:50 GMT -6
I'm learning more about what happened to Daunte Wright now. This is exhausting. Every day it seems like another story of bad policing surfaces, and every other day another mass shooting. IDK why I thought 2021 would be a better year. It's just another kind of heartache.
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Post by dc2london on Apr 12, 2021 10:49:38 GMT -6
Rural states are struggling to get people vaccinated. Is the WH in touch with governors to help out?
Jen: we're working with more than 4,000 organizations across all states to address vaccine hesitancy and expand access. We've found working with local organizations to be more effective than top-down efforts from the feds. We've sent Dr Collins and Dr Fauci to talk to the jesusy types and NASCAR. We're trying to meet people where they are but also empower local organizations.
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Post by iruntodrink on Apr 12, 2021 10:54:17 GMT -6
The thought that keeps rattling around my head is why are armed mass murderers being taken into custody but people dying for misdemeanors and traffic stops.
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Post by athn64 on Apr 12, 2021 10:55:15 GMT -6
The thought that keeps rattling around my head is why are armed mass murderers being taken into custody but people dying for misdemeanors and traffic stops. It pisses me off so much. It shows that the police are capable of not using violence, but are beyond willing to do so. The system is broken. So fucking broken.
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Post by iruntodrink on Apr 12, 2021 11:04:52 GMT -6
The thought that keeps rattling around my head is why are armed mass murderers being taken into custody but people dying for misdemeanors and traffic stops. It pisses me off so much. It shows that the police are capable of not using violence, but are beyond willing to do so. The system is broken. So fucking broken. Exactly.
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Post by jkjacq on Apr 12, 2021 11:05:07 GMT -6
The mayor and chief of police are holding a press conference right now.
They will be releasing the body cam footage, as well as having crisis counseling available.
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Post by dc2london on Apr 12, 2021 11:07:07 GMT -6
Great question. Why hasn't POTUS signed the presidential determination paperwork to lift the refugee caps?
Jen: he remains commited to it, IDK when he'll sign paperwork
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Post by dc2london on Apr 12, 2021 11:07:43 GMT -6
Sorry my pediatrician called so I missed the rest of the briefing.
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Post by dc2london on Apr 12, 2021 11:09:41 GMT -6
Of course.
'the officer is on administrative leave'
'don't loot'
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Post by jkjacq on Apr 12, 2021 11:09:54 GMT -6
The chief believes this was an 'accidental' shooting. That the officer meant to grab his taser and instead grabbed his handgun instead. They showed body cam footage and the officer yelled taser taser taser
I'm sickened.
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Post by sheilathetank on Apr 12, 2021 11:10:45 GMT -6
The police chief claims it was an accidental discharge. Officer yelled taser but instead of firing their taser, fired their gun. I call horseshit. I have thoughts that I can't articulate beyond that.
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Post by jkjacq on Apr 12, 2021 11:14:00 GMT -6
EXCELLENT question.
Basically WTF is wrong in America that young black men and women are shot more than anywhere else.
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Post by iruntodrink on Apr 12, 2021 11:16:46 GMT -6
The police chief claims it was an accidental discharge. Officer yelled taser but instead of firing their taser, fired their gun. I call horseshit. I have thoughts that I can't articulate beyond that. wasn't he firing into a car? Why fire a taser at a car??
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Post by dc2london on Apr 12, 2021 11:20:42 GMT -6
So Mr Wright was pulled over for expired tags not for the air freshener?
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Post by sheilathetank on Apr 12, 2021 11:20:54 GMT -6
The police chief claims it was an accidental discharge. Officer yelled taser but instead of firing their taser, fired their gun. I call horseshit. I have thoughts that I can't articulate beyond that. wasn't he firing into a car? Why fire a taser at a car?? TW TW TW The video shows Daunte out of the vehicle and being handcuffed. the first officer stops handcuffing him and says something to him. At that point officer number 3 (bodycam guy) goes to grab his arms and he breaks free of officer #1 and gets into the car to drive away. Door is open cop #1 fires into the drivers side with the door open. Also why the fuck were there 3 officers for an expired registration stop? Cop #2 was on the passenger side.
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Post by sheilathetank on Apr 12, 2021 11:23:30 GMT -6
If you don't think the system is broken and setup for violence, then why is the firearm always on the officer's dominant side? Logic would suggest you'd instinctually go for your dominant side in an escalated situation, so why the fuck aren't tasers on the dominant side?
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Post by starbuck on Apr 12, 2021 11:25:04 GMT -6
wrong thread
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Post by jkjacq on Apr 12, 2021 11:26:36 GMT -6
wasn't he firing into a car? Why fire a taser at a car?? TW TW TW The video shows Daunte out of the vehicle and being handcuffed. the first officer stops handcuffing him and says something to him. At that point officer number 3 (bodycam guy) goes to grab his arms and he breaks free of officer #1 and gets into the car to drive away. Door is open cop #1 fires into the drivers side with the door open. Also why the fuck were there 3 officers for an expired registration stop? Cop #2 was on the passenger side. Also the question was asked of the Chief that tags were delayed due to covid and perhaps people shouldn't be pulled over for that.
The chief just walked out of the briefing when asked about his resignation.
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Post by carmensandiego on Apr 12, 2021 11:27:32 GMT -6
If you don't think the system is broken and setup for violence, then why is the firearm always on the officer's dominant side? Logic would suggest you'd instinctually go for your dominant side in an escalated situation, so why the fuck aren't tasers on the dominant side? It's best practice to do so. This has been a topic of discussion for at least 15 years. But if the agency doesn't require it, or is lax about its enforcement, ugh. The largest settlement I'm aware of is 2.8M out of California about 10 years ago.
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Post by dc2london on Apr 12, 2021 11:29:31 GMT -6
I don't know who this woman is in the room really pressing the officials but she's awesome
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Post by jkjacq on Apr 12, 2021 11:29:44 GMT -6
Chief is back.
Where is the BCA at? And Why aren't they there?
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Post by dc2london on Apr 12, 2021 11:30:17 GMT -6
"it's not inappropriate, what's inappropriate was killing Daunte Wright under those circumstances. So you're working harder to protect a killer cop than a victim of police murder"
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Post by sheilathetank on Apr 12, 2021 11:30:20 GMT -6
If you don't think the system is broken and setup for violence, then why is the firearm always on the officer's dominant side? Logic would suggest you'd instinctually go for your dominant side in an escalated situation, so why the fuck aren't tasers on the dominant side? It's best practice to do so. This has been a topic of discussion for at least 15 years. But if the agency doesn't require it, or is lax about its enforcement, ugh. The largest settlement I'm aware of is 2.8M out of California about 10 years ago. I maybe misunderstanding you, but are you saying it's best practice for the taser to be on the dominant side? Because that goes exactly against what the police chief says they have their officers do. Which holy shit.
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Post by dc2london on Apr 12, 2021 11:31:56 GMT -6
Always lots of due process for the people doing the killing. When the fuck will there be due process for the victims of muder
Fuck your "don't loot" bullshit
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Post by willow on Apr 12, 2021 11:31:58 GMT -6
Shooting into the car at a person who may be trying to flee a traffic stop for EXPIRED TAGS is absolutely insane. As is arresting someone for expired tags. A white person is never arrested for expired tags.
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Post by richard on Apr 12, 2021 11:32:37 GMT -6
Chief is back.
Where is the BCA at? And Why aren't they there?
They don't support early releases of body cam footage and so didn't participate.
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Post by iruntodrink on Apr 12, 2021 11:32:48 GMT -6
Thanks sheilathetank I haven't watched and won't. I know I should, but can't.
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Post by richard on Apr 12, 2021 11:33:55 GMT -6
I don't know who this woman is in the room really pressing the officials but she's awesome I think it may be Nekima Levy Armstrong but I can't tell for sure.
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