Who Is Chief Moose? (A Closer Look at the Man Behind the Sniper Investigation)

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[RedBloodedAmerican]

You think I am racist because I dislike the police chief? I didnt bring up skin color, so who here is racist?

My experience is from working in Porltand while he was there, as well as having friends on the Portland and PDX force.

Am i more familiar with his quality than you are?

Whats your agenda? By the way, whats your skin color? Just curious who is calling me a racist.

[RightOnline]

Edgar, you said to RBA:

"Seems like a good man to me. You on the other hand seem like a racist idiot..."

Puh-leeeze.............

Are you yet another one of those types that insists that criticism of anyone who is black signifies "racism"? That anyone who is black is above reproach?

Grow up.

[Calico Cat]

A Ph.D. from Portland State? Big deal. PSU should be called Multiple-Choice University. It's impossible to fail a class there, unless you shoot the teacher.

[leadpenny]

I hope you are not directing your comments at me. I'm on your side.

[Capt_Hank]

Looking at one who failed and was forced to go back to the classes.

[RedBloodedAmerican]

No, not at all. I noticed you had commented to him/her about my post and I thought I would include you in my reply to him/her.

I don't think I am racist; didn't make what (IMO) would or could be taken as a racist remark.

To be fair, I have flamed someone before for what I thought was a racist atittude (and I was wrong and apologized), so maybe they thought it was the "air" around my post, not necessarily the content.

But I very much dislike Moose as a Chief. Also the thing about him moving into the 'hood in Portland is hyped, and not complete.

[RedBloodedAmerican]

Agreed. They do offer a "Masters of Tye Dye" degree program, which is quite useful later in life, if you are an activist.

[angcat]

I feel sorry for him this must be the worst time of his life. I would not want to be him or his wife right now. He seems like a nice enough fella.

[reg45]

I see Moose! Where is Squirrel?

[leadpenny]

Thank you. I always enjoy reading and hearing from people who have personal experiences with the subject material. I know some Montgomery County Cops and Firefighters and look forward to what they have to say about his abilities.

[RedBloodedAmerican]

"Hey Rocky! Watch me pull a sniper out of my hat! See! Uhhh....."

[SLB]

It seems like FR is going thru a change in prespective. I find myself going away for longer and longer periods of time. I might lurk a little, but I often find myself just bypassing it. Why?

[cop_4_ever]

As a Police Officer, I am offended by your reply. In the 8.5 years that I have served my community, I've learned alot. One thing I have learned is that education plays a very small role in ones effectiveness as a law enforcement official. The best Cops I've ever known have COMMON SENSE! I think maybe you should admire him for the risks he takes and the nearly impossible tasks he has to complete in order to make folks like you happy and safe. I visit and read this site often and as a republican I've thought about joining but always sat on the side line. Due to your comments, you made it easy for me to make the decision.

[sneakypete]

and thirdly, what is the comment about the shooting of a 13 year-old as "...now it's really getting personal"?

I'm curious,was this 13 year old black?

[sneakypete]

I wonder what Harry Bellafonte has to say about all the Black brothers that marry white women??

Have you ever seen his daughter? Seems to me like Harry doesn't ojbect to white women.

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

Next time you hear a Moose press conference, close your eyes and tell me if this is who the Chief reminds you of.

[nicmarlo]

what is the comment about the shooting of a 13 year-old as "...now it's really getting personal"? Is that to say that shooting adults in NOT a personal offense or a attack on peaceful society?

Apparently, you missed the news conference wherein this remark was taken. AFTER Moose said, something to the effect of: "not that the other victims were any less innocent, or less valuable, but shooting a child? . . . you {the killer} have stepped over the line . . . now we're killing kids? . . . this is personal, now, it's really getting personal." He was obviously not degrading or placing less meaning on the lives of the other people....he was looking at the fact that a CHILD has been shot and almost killed. IT MOVED HIM.

[Non-Sequitur]

So because he's black then that means he can't be qualified for the job?