Red Mosquito

verb_to_trust wrote:

durdencommatyler wrote:I can't believe people are arguing a technicality like *how hard* the police officers shoved the unarmed 75 year old man who was just standing there.

He walked up to the cop with some sort of intent. He wasn't just standing there. I'm not a cop Joey but if you walked up to me like that I would shove you back in a the same sub aggressive way. If you fell over like some clumsy buffoon acting out slapstick comedy and cracked your head, I would make sure you got medical attention though.

The point your missing is that the cops should be fucking better than that. They. Shouldn't. Have. Touched. Him.

The man's intent is clearly non-violent. There was no reason to lay a fucking hand on him at all.

Oh shit, from that angle I do see he is holding a riot helmet

verb_to_trust wrote:

durdencommatyler wrote:I can't believe people are arguing a technicality like *how hard* the police officers shoved the unarmed 75 year old man who was just standing there.

He walked up to the cop with some sort of intent. He wasn't just standing there. I'm not a cop Joey but if you walked up to me like that I would shove you back in a the same sub aggressive way. If you fell over like some clumsy buffoon acting out slapstick comedy and cracked your head, I would make sure you got medical attention though.

Probably shouldn't be a cop then. Probably shouldn't be allowed to be a cop. Why do you keep saying he's "acting out slapstick comedy," are you trying to make yourself feel like it's okay because the 75 YEAR OLD GRANDPA fell in a way that's similar to the way a comedic actor would fall down, so it can't be serious because comedy isn't serious?

Chris_H_2 wrote:

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JuanHamm wrote:

B wrote:I am willing to accept that people get knocked down by accident when you're doing your job as a cop, but NONE of the cops in the video reacted like I expect a cop to react when it happens.

Not even a little bit.

I'm not even willing to give them that. If those cops couldn't handle a 75 year old man without getting physical they shouldn't be cops.

He fell over almost cartoonishly after barely being touched.

Maybe he played for Coach K at Duke

This is the best post that's ever been posted in posting places.

Go 'Heels!

fuck, thats just crazy.

Cant believe these guys think its the way to handle a protest about police brutality during a world pandemic.

durdencommatyler wrote:

verb_to_trust wrote:

durdencommatyler wrote:I can't believe people are arguing a technicality like *how hard* the police officers shoved the unarmed 75 year old man who was just standing there.

He walked up to the cop with some sort of intent. He wasn't just standing there. I'm not a cop Joey but if you walked up to me like that I would shove you back in a the same sub aggressive way. If you fell over like some clumsy buffoon acting out slapstick comedy and cracked your head, I would make sure you got medical attention though.

The point your missing is that the cops should be fucking better than that. They. Shouldn't. Have. Touched. Him.

exactly.

Leatherhead wrote:

verb_to_trust wrote:

durdencommatyler wrote:I can't believe people are arguing a technicality like *how hard* the police officers shoved the unarmed 75 year old man who was just standing there.

He walked up to the cop with some sort of intent. He wasn't just standing there. I'm not a cop Joey but if you walked up to me like that I would shove you back in a the same sub aggressive way. If you fell over like some clumsy buffoon acting out slapstick comedy and cracked your head, I would make sure you got medical attention though.

Probably shouldn't be a cop then. Probably shouldn't be allowed to be a cop. Why do you keep saying he's "acting out slapstick comedy," are you trying to make yourself feel like it's okay because the 75 YEAR OLD GRANDPA fell in a way that's similar to the way a comedic actor would fall down, so it can't be serious because comedy isn't serious?

It was certainly nobody's intention to split the dumb old man's head open. Which makes it odd to me we are watching this clip so much and ignoring the many better examples of excessive force we've seen over the last several days.

verb_to_trust wrote:

durdencommatyler wrote:I can't believe people are arguing a technicality like *how hard* the police officers shoved the unarmed 75 year old man who was just standing there.

He walked up to the cop with some sort of intent. He wasn't just standing there. I'm not a cop Joey but if you walked up to me like that I would shove you back in a the same sub aggressive way. If you fell over like some clumsy buffoon acting out slapstick comedy and cracked your head, I would make sure you got medical attention though.

You think THAT was aggressive?

durdencommatyler wrote:

digster wrote:

You don't see the helmet in his left hand in the still? You don't even have to press play.

Seriously. But are any of you really surprised that verb would rather tell his own story than actually admit he is wrong or even acknowledge what everyone else sees? I’m not.

philpritchard wrote:

verb_to_trust wrote:

durdencommatyler wrote:I can't believe people are arguing a technicality like *how hard* the police officers shoved the unarmed 75 year old man who was just standing there.

He walked up to the cop with some sort of intent. He wasn't just standing there. I'm not a cop Joey but if you walked up to me like that I would shove you back in a the same sub aggressive way. If you fell over like some clumsy buffoon acting out slapstick comedy and cracked your head, I would make sure you got medical attention though.

You think THAT was aggressive?

What sort of bubble have you guys grown up in where you haven't learned not to approach a cop that way? They are just looking for an excuse. You don't disobey their directives and then walk right up to them gesticulating about some sort of grievance. That would be stupid.

PHATJ wrote:

durdencommatyler wrote:

digster wrote:

You don't see the helmet in his left hand in the still? You don't even have to press play.

Seriously. But are any of you really surprised that verb would rather tell his own story than actually admit he is wrong or even acknowledge what everyone else sees? I’m not.

Wanna fuck?

verb_to_trust wrote:

PHATJ wrote:

durdencommatyler wrote:

digster wrote:

You don't see the helmet in his left hand in the still? You don't even have to press play.

Seriously. But are any of you really surprised that verb would rather tell his own story than actually admit he is wrong or even acknowledge what everyone else sees? I’m not.

Wanna fuck?

Stop sexually harassing me. This is the second time I’ve had to tell you I don’t approve of your unprovoked sexual advances.

At least phatj would give me a reach around. I dont think verb would.

verb_to_trust wrote:

philpritchard wrote:

verb_to_trust wrote:

durdencommatyler wrote:I can't believe people are arguing a technicality like *how hard* the police officers shoved the unarmed 75 year old man who was just standing there.

He walked up to the cop with some sort of intent. He wasn't just standing there. I'm not a cop Joey but if you walked up to me like that I would shove you back in a the same sub aggressive way. If you fell over like some clumsy buffoon acting out slapstick comedy and cracked your head, I would make sure you got medical attention though.

You think THAT was aggressive?

What sort of bubble have you guys grown up in where you haven't learned not to approach a cop that way? They are just looking for an excuse. You don't disobey their directives and then walk right up to them gesticulating about some sort of grievance. That would be stupid.

For me, the bubble is called "Canada".

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philpritchard wrote:

verb_to_trust wrote:

durdencommatyler wrote:I can't believe people are arguing a technicality like *how hard* the police officers shoved the unarmed 75 year old man who was just standing there.

He walked up to the cop with some sort of intent. He wasn't just standing there. I'm not a cop Joey but if you walked up to me like that I would shove you back in a the same sub aggressive way. If you fell over like some clumsy buffoon acting out slapstick comedy and cracked your head, I would make sure you got medical attention though.

You think THAT was aggressive?

What sort of bubble have you guys grown up in where you haven't learned not to approach a cop that way? They are just looking for an excuse. You don't disobey their directives and then walk right up to them gesticulating about some sort of grievance. That would be stupid.

Old white guys would probably be the last to know? I mean, not putting your hands on an old person in any context should be a no-brainer.

verb_to_trust wrote:

philpritchard wrote:

verb_to_trust wrote:

durdencommatyler wrote:I can't believe people are arguing a technicality like *how hard* the police officers shoved the unarmed 75 year old man who was just standing there.

He walked up to the cop with some sort of intent. He wasn't just standing there. I'm not a cop Joey but if you walked up to me like that I would shove you back in a the same sub aggressive way. If you fell over like some clumsy buffoon acting out slapstick comedy and cracked your head, I would make sure you got medical attention though.

You think THAT was aggressive?

What sort of bubble have you guys grown up in where you haven't learned not to approach a cop that way? They are just looking for an excuse. You don't disobey their directives and then walk right up to them gesticulating about some sort of grievance. That would be stupid.

I grew up in England. When I lived there the cops were friendly, unarmed and helpful.

And it's not even Saturday yet. Things are going to pop off tomorrow.

JuanHamm wrote:

verb_to_trust wrote:

philpritchard wrote:

verb_to_trust wrote:

durdencommatyler wrote:I can't believe people are arguing a technicality like *how hard* the police officers shoved the unarmed 75 year old man who was just standing there.

He walked up to the cop with some sort of intent. He wasn't just standing there. I'm not a cop Joey but if you walked up to me like that I would shove you back in a the same sub aggressive way. If you fell over like some clumsy buffoon acting out slapstick comedy and cracked your head, I would make sure you got medical attention though.

You think THAT was aggressive?

What sort of bubble have you guys grown up in where you haven't learned not to approach a cop that way? They are just looking for an excuse. You don't disobey their directives and then walk right up to them gesticulating about some sort of grievance. That would be stupid.

I grew up in England. When I lived there the cops were friendly, unarmed and helpful.

Well then you're really lacking perspective about how to act around cops in this country