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U.S. Rep Bobby Rush lashes out at Chicago cops who were caught napping in his campaign office, drinking his coffee, and popping his popcorn while 'looters were tearing apart businesses' nearby
Daily Mail ^ | June 11, 2020 | Frances Mulraney

Posted on 06/11/2020 5:47:14 PM PDT by kevcol

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To: joma89

The cops know what to do—it is called the Ferguson effect.

Drink lots of coffee, eat lots of donuts, slow-walk the job.

The pay and benefits are good and they have a union—better than a lot of jobs.


The Ferguson effect (what you do when you know the bosses won’t back you up) is common in many cities.

I am familiar with one north side DC precinct where they hear gunshots every night out the window—and totally ignore them. If they actually get a citizen call, they move as slow as possible to make sure they do not have to get involved with the armed perps.


21 posted on 06/11/2020 6:10:24 PM PDT by cgbg (Kneeling is a half measure--lefties need to dig a six foot hole and bury themselves in it.)
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To: kevcol

Why doesn’t the article mention the party right up front with the representative’s name?


22 posted on 06/11/2020 6:10:34 PM PDT by fso301
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To: Paladin2

Only in certain establishments.


23 posted on 06/11/2020 6:10:43 PM PDT by Southside_Chicago_Republican (The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.)
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To: kevcol

These police officers have been on 12 hour shifts with no days off. I’m surprised more of them haven’t quit. They are getting no support from the mayor as she ties their hands and then complains about the results. I have no problem with them taking a few minutes to unwind before they head back out to the violent mob knowing that if they push back, they may be the next one to be crucified. I totally realize there are some bad cops, but that is the fault of the cities’ administration that has dumbed down the requirements to be an LEO. They will not allow the bad ones to be weeded out all in the name of “equality”.


24 posted on 06/11/2020 6:10:52 PM PDT by CFW
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To: rightwingcrazy

Their most important job was to be targets for the rioters. Rioters gotta riot.


25 posted on 06/11/2020 6:13:03 PM PDT by smvoice (I WILL NOT WEAR THE RIBBON.)
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To: kevcol

From the postures of the officers, and full daylight and sentry cop outside, I’d say they had just finished a hard night of chasing looters and were waiting on their transport. Bobby should be ashamed of himself for trying to put shame on them.


26 posted on 06/11/2020 6:15:55 PM PDT by blueplum ("...this moment is your moment: it belongs to you... " President Donald J. Trump, Jan 20, 2017))
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These politicians don’t support the police, why should police support them?


27 posted on 06/11/2020 6:16:15 PM PDT by Retvet (Retvet)
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To: kevcol

CCTV- Chinese Communist Television?


28 posted on 06/11/2020 6:27:39 PM PDT by MuttTheHoople
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To: dfwgator

Indeed. Just yesterday ya’ll were talking about “de-escalation.”


29 posted on 06/11/2020 6:28:53 PM PDT by PGR88
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To: blueplum

That is my guess to they were on a break after being on shift.


30 posted on 06/11/2020 6:29:34 PM PDT by riverrunner
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To: kevcol

From his wiki page:

A civil rights activist during the 1960s, Rush co-founded the Illinois chapter of the Black Panthers.

He can take a long dirt nap for all I care.


31 posted on 06/11/2020 6:38:58 PM PDT by boycott
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To: cgbg

This is an excellent analysis. It is also another reason why I have my tagline.

JoMa


32 posted on 06/11/2020 6:55:07 PM PDT by joma89 (Buy weapons and ammo, folks.)
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To: kevcol

I thought looting was cool now......


33 posted on 06/11/2020 7:00:27 PM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Natural Born Citizens Are Born Here of Citizen Parents|Know Islam, No Peace-No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: joma89

Pensions.


34 posted on 06/11/2020 7:01:42 PM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Natural Born Citizens Are Born Here of Citizen Parents|Know Islam, No Peace-No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: boycott

So...former Black Panther Bobby Rush summons the Chicago police to guard his office, then criticizes them for making themselves at home.

“Ain’t nobody here but us pigs!”


35 posted on 06/11/2020 7:02:38 PM PDT by elcid1970 ("Pres. Trump doesn't wear glasses. That's because he's got 2020.")
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To: dfwgator
-- Would you rather they be shooting black people? --

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It's worth the click.

36 posted on 06/11/2020 7:05:28 PM PDT by Cboldt
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To: Cboldt

LOL, I remember the line from one of the Naked Gun movies...

“No sir, killing a gang member in this state is an $18 fine, you can mail it in.”


37 posted on 06/11/2020 7:06:56 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: hanamizu

If the cops were eating the guy’s popcorn, were they not looting?


38 posted on 06/11/2020 7:12:38 PM PDT by Deaf Smith (When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sureexist)
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To: kevcol

Hey, the white man isn’t going to go to work if all he’s gonna get is blamed....


39 posted on 06/11/2020 7:14:26 PM PDT by Amberdawn (Want To Honor Our Troops? Then Be A Citizen Worth Fighting For.)
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To: dfwgator

LOL! Reminds me of the Philly cops who used to roll us up and take all our party “favors”! It’s not like we were going to argue with them because they ran us out of town and didn;t put us in jail!


40 posted on 06/11/2020 7:27:49 PM PDT by gr8eman (Stupid should hurt! Treason should hurt more!)
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