We extend our congratulations to Senator, now President Elect Barack Obama. He is the result of years of hard work by countless Democrats and his unfailing eloquence. For once we truly hope that we are wrong and that Mr. Obama is more than he appears and deeper than his rhetoric.
Democrats will have the opportunity to lead with a House firmly in their control and Senate where they hold sway. The responsiblity for their governing for - good or ill - will be their own. Ultimately it's our responsiblity to hold them accountable and to remember their campaign, their promises, and this night.
For Republicans it's a time to rebuild, to re-engergize, to find their way. Unlike many pundits who keep claiming that Republicans lost because they were too conservative, we'd argue that Republicans lost because they lost their way. Republicans need to find the core values of limited government, lower taxes, lower spending, and liberty. They lost not because they were too conservative, but because they became too much like their opponents.
For now... congratulations President Elect Obama. Our grand experiment in democracy continues while we peacefully transfer power as we have for over 200 years.
68 comments:
congratulations barack, i would not want your job for all the wisky in ireland.
You Folks have know idea what you have just done...you have put a Socialist in the White House and given Pelosi, Reid, Boxer, Schumer, Clinton, Rangle, Frank and all the rest free reign to impose the Fairness Doctrine on Talk Show Radio and put your freedom of Speech and the Right to Bare Arms in Serious Jeopardy. Mark his words, "I will Change this Country Fundamentally!!!". Think about it...
I can hear a lot of you that have voted for this guy saying 1 to 2 years from now; "I didn't vote for this CRAP"
This is the same bunch (Dems) that caused this Finacial Fiasco, don't blame President Bush, he didn't make these laws that gave loans and money worth Millions to those that couldn't pay it back! It was the Dems like Pres Clinton, Janet Reno, Jamie Gorellic and Barney Frank to name a few!!! Not Pres Bush. Sen McCain said a few years back that we were in trouble and Barney Frank said in front of God and everyone that were not in trouble. Then deneys it's his fault. Sen Obama had a hand in it too. Some of you will forever turn a blind eye to fact and blame Pres Bush. There are those that will say your being a Sour Grape and I don't care beacause I will be proven right...
God Help and protect Israel, Obama will hang them out to dry to the Arabs!!!
God Bless and God Help America!!!!!
Think about it...
Because he is 1/2 black maybe international relations will improve. Many think he's Muslim, which he's not, but that may help in the middle east.
God did bless us finally, by ridding us of the burden given to us by people like you and the other elitist republicans. this country is in the tank completely. even if obama doesnt turn out to be half as good, we still made the turn to get us out. we could not be any lower so this is huge. besides.....you will get over it
You sir above me just shows how ignorant many people in America are. Instead of being an American and congratulating the President-Elect, you bitch and cry and moan and piss. The past 8 years have been the worst this country has seen, the economy is shit, we are facing two war fronts (god bless all our men, women, brothers and sisters) and the lowest approval rating of the President from Americans, and the world combine. You republicans (extremist because not all of you are like this) cry foul and "oh my god my guns are going to be taken away from me!" be educated and know what he is aiming to put a ban on before you get sand in your cooch. I am turning blue in the face, why? Because even though the writer of this website is a hard right individual he post a blog showing class and congratulating President-Elect Obama, but the rest of the "nut cases" still want to come on here and bitch to the mass.
In 2000 election you republicans gave us some words of advice when the fiasco of that years election.... I would love to re-extend that to you....
"Get Over it."
Those here in this state suffer from a sense of entitlement and are always looking for a handout. Therefore, they voted for Obama. Do those of you with enough brain cells to rub together, remember Jimmy Carter all? Here we go again.
Heaven help us.
Like a lot of folks in this state, I have a job. I work, they pay me. I pay my taxes and the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit. In order to get that paycheck, I am required to pass a random urine test with which I have no problem. What I do have a problem with is the distribution of my taxes to people who don't have to pass a urine test. Shouldn't one have to pass a urine test to get a welfare check because I have to pass one to earn it for them? Please understand, I have no problem with helping people get back on their feet. I do, on the other hand, have a problem with helping someone sitting on their ASS, doing drugs, while I work. . . . Can you imagine how much money the state would save if people had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance check? Something has to change in this country -- and soon!!!!!
I think we need to protect America first, not Israel. The first step is to remove corruption in Washington ... I think Obama was the right choice!
Once again, Eye, I agree with you up to a point. The peaceful transfer of power & congrats. to Obama, yes. however, I don't think Mr. Obama is deeper than his rhetoric, rather he is all about rhetoric. I fear the lack of checks and balances, like I've said so many times in this blog. However, if the Dems. screw things up they won't be able to lay the blame at the feet of the Republicans. Once this hangover goes away, reality will set in and the hard work ahead is what will separate the "men from the boys". I'm actually more concerned with the loss of New Mexico's long held Republican congressional seats more than Obama being elected! It's gonna get ugly, but we only have to endure it for 2 years, at which time, we'll be able to get some Republicans back into congress.
Oh no, not my right to bare arms! Most of my shirts have short sleeves! I'm moving to Canada!
I tried to read the rest of your little screed but I kept getting distracted by the random capitalization and the bizarre misspellings. Its a damn shame what's happened to the country's public schools given how badly they've apparently failed you in basics like spelling, grammar, and logic. Given all the factual errors I find myself also questioning your ability to read.
I do congratulate President Elect Obama but that doesn't mean I will ever agree with his policies. However it is our duty as citizens to support our country and whoever is in power by standing up for our beliefs. We need to respect that Obama is now the President Elect and be sure to speak up if our rights or beliefs are violated but to that point we should be respectful. Also republicans are anything but elitists most are very down to earth and rarely are the people shouting in your face that your views are wrong and miss guided. Hence the reason they call republicans conservatives they conserve in more than one way. Again congrats to President Elect Obama and I sincerely hope he is better than his actions and associations prove him to be.
I'm just glad we don't have to listen to all the democrats cry anymore............. wait, they will probably still find something to complain about.
Who's complaining? Ummmm you!
I am sooo over the presidential election. Can we please get back to doing what this blog does best and contine gossiping about all things APD?
This Democrat is waiting to see what the Republican Party does to regain its integrity and winning abilities. If I knew it was over for a Republican win for a NM Senator when they allowed Pearce AND Wilson to quit their Congressional seats to COMPETE with each other for Senate, why didn't the Party know this? I was dumbfounded as to the logic of thinking that Pearce would appeal to the state as a whole?
I'm waiting to see what shapes up in the GOP from Natinal to local after this debacle. Will they swing to the right only or try to remold themselves to the center?
I would like to wish the incoming President Obama and his administration the very best of luck. He's going to need it with all these countries that were in not so good standining with the US. I hope he/Obama doesn't get duped and cave to them because he wants to appease them! Only time will tell in what and how he does his job and the will of the american people.
The nation Isreal may not be our #1priority, but I hope and pray he does not leave the Jewish nation out in the cold, that would be a terrible mistake.
He's talked about reching accross the isle and settle things in a bipartisan way . . . He's alredy started picking his staff and it's been some of the most radcial lefty's there is. Rahm Emanuel, this is the guy a few years back while at a luncheon and they were talking about payback to all the Dems, Reps and the Media types that didn't fall in behind them, and or give them problems; He pick up his steak knive, holds it in the air and drives it hard into the table and says, "Die, They must die . . ." That doesn't sound very partisan and setting a tone of cooperation to me does it??? We shall see. Good Luck!!!
...maybe he chose Rahm to deal with Pelosi and Reed as THEY are the biggest challenge to his policies and not the GOP.
P.S. I voted for Obama and all the other Democrats (except the DA) but please let me be the first to say this:
Darren White you've got my support for Mayor!
Obama does not care for Israel-- which is ironic considering most the retired Jewish people in Florida voted for him. And so much for his version of "CHANGE" he's starting to fill his cabinet positions with Clinton-leftovers! And all you Democrats bought into it! It's not looking good. GM and Ford are in big trouble, the stock market once again is falling big time. It will just be a matter of time before the cost of a barrel of oil goes over the top, 'cuz they know he's against drilling here. And as the Almighty Obama Hussein Barack himself declared,.."the wind is now in our face"!! (Oh yes, and he did mean "our" face and not "his"). Also, has anyone noticed how comfortable and entitled he looks now as he scurries around from one SUV to another with his secret service and body guards?? He's a fraud.
Please cite your source for your statement, "Obama does not care for Israel." Where is this coming from?
Clinton was the last Dem President - of course some of his people will serve the new DEMOCRAT President Obama. Do you think he would pick Rove, Cheney, Rice? :)
The cost of oil WILL go oup this month because King Saud ("Uncle Saud" to the Bushes) said he would cut production after the election. You know King Saud - the one who held Bushie's hand while walking into the White House?
President Elect Barack Hussein Obama SHOULD look comfortable and he IS entitled to Secret Service protection.
Get used to it - get over it - cite your sources for your 'facts'.
Darren White for Mayor? That's all we need; another insensitive leader who doesn't feel the pulse of the community and supports a "police state" rather than putting the real criminals behind bars. This is obviously costing someone a lot of money, and all in the name of safety. Our leaders have changed the meaning of “the quality of life” for Albuquerque, and New Mexico. We now need to build another jailhouse just because law enforcement in this state are trained to believe everyone is guilty before being proved innocent. Right now our jails are too full to house their victims. Oh, by the way, I met one of Marty's limo drivers last week; boy did he have some interesting things say! I also learned about Governor Richardson’s recent adventure in Prescott AZ. If only the public was let in on their little secrets. Concerning justice, it would be nice to be treated equally as those who represent us!
How bout Darren White for unemployment!!!! Guess voters were to smart to realize when your out of a job and all you can do is drive a taxi....there must be something wrong..Good for the voters of district 1 who saw through his phony crap..... Don't hang up that gun belt just yet Darren...now you got 2 years to fix what you ignored for the last 2 years.... or were you not aware of that either???
...you all are right....keep Marty as he brings soooo much integrity, leadership, and accomplishment to this city. The Republicans need to get on it now if we want real change in this city and it isn't going to come from the cabal of muni's.
Paul Heh for mayor!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh come on! Do we really want Smarty Marty for another 4 years of dictatorship.
Darren would make a great mayor and is probably the only person that has the saavy to beat the little Alcalde.
King Saud died in 1953. His grandson King Fahd ruled till 2005 when his brother King Abdullah took over. I get your point though. Funny thing...democrats have called President Bush every name in the book for the last 8 years. They dogged Gov Palin on every opportunity and even insulted her family. They have used every tactic to smear his name because they didnt agree with his politics. Noew that the Dems pick made the cut they want to declare a truce. Quit talking about his past associations with Bill Ayers and Tony Rezko. Domestic terrorist and felon. His extremist background with Rev Wright...wife's associations with the Farrakhan's. You want the GOP to show respect to this guy just because he sold himself during an election. I'll respect the Office but the man has yet to earn....even attempt to earn anyones respect. I'm not impressed by race...I didnt vote against him because he was black. I dont like Sen. McCain but he's at least honorable. Obama bashes the military...saying they bomed vilages in Afghanistan and killed civilans...his wife says she's not proud to be an American before now, he refused to wear the flag pin..a symbol of the country he wanted to run. How anyone who voted for him could look in the mirror and not see the ghosts of those who served this country glaring back in disgust is beyond me. Hopefully the next four years will come to pass with nothing worse than now...hopefully better. And when Obama starts showing respect he'll start bridging the gaps with the GOP and earn the respect of that 47% who voted against him.
CORRUPT:
1. Judeg Nakamura sends a letter to traffic unit, stating officers can not run radar on 5th street because she believes they are targeting metro court employees
2. chief decides to take sgt mark garcia out of honor guard because of mayor.
3. officers have to watch a video about in custody deaths in which violent crimes is trying to cover their ass on why they failed to show up. detective states "he does not know much about case". and goes on to say it wwas misd charges (offender ran over girl two times, causing great bodily harm and swerved in an attempt to run over officer who was trying to stop him)
4. chief was told by 11th floor and apoa attorneys to pay officers correctly, he tells them to file suit, hes not paying. intentionally goes against contract
5. chief LIES to public about calls for service and officers on street
the morale on this dept has hit an all time low. you have officers afraid to run code because of the red light cameras.
NO CONFIDENCE ON CHIEF>>>>>Will you be at meeting next thursday????????????
"Can you imagine how much money the state would save if people had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance check?"
Wake up!
While you're focusing on the bum in the street and the crackhead in the alley- the well dressed man from Wall St. has just picked your pocket and is casually walking away- whistling a happy tune and looking as dapper as ever.
Accessories to this crime reside in your beloved "conservative" (sadly, I don't know what that means anymore) administration. In fairness, there's plenty of blame to go around on this one. But bottom line- socialism is alive, well and strengthened to a level never seen before in this country, all under the Bush watch. Corporate Socialism, that is.
Transparency and accountability from our financial institutions, while painful in the short term, are needed urgently. Everybody needs to research this and understand what is going on- this crisis is far from over.
We can deal with the poorly dressed bums later- it's literally chump change in comparison.
I just love looking back on all the postings by this rag,,I mean "The Eye" and all of the nasty, mean spirited postings about the candidates (mostly Dems) by the Elite Reepublikahns and laughing. How wrong were all of you! The American People have spoken! The rats are fleeing the ship, take all the "W's" off the keyboards & get the hell out! You have done enough damage to our country for one decade. Send the village idiot back to Crawford with his head hung in shame. Step back and watch as the Dems roll up their sleeves & pluck this country from the ashes.
"Police state"....WTF are you talking about? We have some of the best trained law enforcement officers in the country. Unfortunately our officers are asked to "serve and protect" without the backing of the judicial system and citizens,such as the above poster. We have the unfortunate title of the #1 state for violent crime. We get criminals from Texas, Arizona and California moving to New Mexico because of the lack of judicial support. A felon from any of these states will move to New Mexico and within three months, they will pick up a new felony, and they will not receive prison time like they would have in their home states....And who protects citizens like the above poster?? The brvae men and women of this "police state."
11/9/08 6:25
Most of us are afraid to even call for help from the police when we need assistance because we feel we too will be harrassed or arrested. Yes, this is a police state and we don't need the kind of protection you think you are giving!!
November 9, 2008 6:25:00 PM MST
I've read about the felons you arrest. One was an elder who had a legal doctor’s note allowing him to drive without a seatbelt because of health issues. (He spent time in jail for that one) I also read about the officer who didn't think someone should legally smoke in her vehicle and sent the driver to jail, and her sibling passenger to the hospital, after calling him a fat ass. (He had just had back surgery on October 9 and ended up being thrown to the ground because of a traffic stop) He also ended up getting an angioplasma because law enforcement was a “little rough” on him. Let's not forget the beating of KOB TV's cameraman this past summer! Chief Shultz is all too ready to support the department’s actions by his responses and comments to the press. Yes, I think we should get those dirty felons off the streets.
Serve and protect? That is an over statement ... I will protect myself thank you!
two posts up.. HAHAHHA that is the funniest thing.. first get your facts straight. the elderly man was not a felon. it was a misdemeanor. and if you are near evidence, listen to the belt tape. age does not mean you can yell and be disrespectfula dn throw things at officers
i iwll be there thursday!
POlice state... hardly. we have district attorneys who make deals with the devil. we have officers disciplined if they arrest someone attached politically.
this state, this mayor. totally corrupt
meeting on November 20 Mooselodge on edith. be there!
This is for the person who commented 11-09-08 @ 09:06 hours. The whole point of the video is so that the police department personnel think before they just start calling out the homicide/police shoot team for every incident in the city. I believe my comments were, "I dont know much about the case (car chase) but the supervisor in charge needed to figure out what the initial charges were first. In this case, they could have been misdemeanor traffic charges or felony charges of Aggravated Battery. The point is this, the impact team from that area command should have been investigating the case because it was apparently a felony case.
Per SOP, the offender was NOT in custody, therefore this was not an in custody death.
The second point of the video that I was asked to speak about is this: When someone dies and it is not clear who will investigate the case, call your Lieutenant and they will work it out with the Violent Crimes Commander.
Finally, The video is to show officers what they should expect if they are ever involved in a police shoot/in custody death case.
Any questions, call me!! Sgt. John Thies...924-6003
I fully expect to get ripped on for something....but if you dont leave your name, I will not respond
(I'm on lunch, part of my 9 hour day.)
Don't complain about DA Brandenburg, you all voted to retain her. All of you Dems. have yourself to thank for that one, everyone that voted straight ticket Democrat, because you all cannot think for yourselves and split a ticket. Crowd mentality. And the above poster is correct about Obama not having earned our trust yet, and I voted for the true American hero, also! Obama has been endorsed by Louis Farrakan..O what a friggin surprise!
Thank goodness we have D.A.'s that consider the weight of an arrest by APD. Someone has to keep APD and the state in check. APD is way out of control! Perhaps the issue of cutting back funds because of economics will be a blessing in disguise! The felon remark was because of the post concerning Texas, Arizona, and California, felon transients .... Everybody knows the elderly guy should have never been arrested! You are the comedian.
Where do all you APD-haters come from? Out of the woodwork, under a rock? You say you "read about" the officer that arrested someone for smoking in their car. What were they smoking? And the passenger was arrested for calling the officer a fat ass. Do more research and it begins to sound like interfering/obstructing an officer. Get your facts straight, or upgrade your reading materials. Your comments are glib and your point is not well taken.
Maybe we can drink some beer at the Moose on Thursday Nov 20. I'm looking forward to a toast and drinking some shots too!
Upon our relocation here, our realtor told us never to expect to see the cops unless there was a fender bender car accident. We have a crime wave in our area, and you can't get anyone to come and take a report. One way to jimmy with the statistics.
Immediately upon our arrival 2 women were knocked around by APD in a pubic park.
The week we moved here, the APD helicopter landed at a Dunkin Donuts so that pilot could load up.
Some time later, the new jail had to be retrofitted with the cell locks because the jail was constructed without locks on the cell. My God, was everyone asleep?
Several years ago my son was involved in a DUI along Central. The officer who took the report fabricated the entire story and wrote the report in the first person. Come to find out, neither he nor anyone else saw the accident or the events leading up. Granted, DUI is a giant No-No, but please, can the police tell the truth?
I am a grandmother who gets a gut wrench whenever a cruiser is in my proximity. So frightened that I will pull into a parking area to let the cop pass.
I am about the most pro law enforcement person in the US. That was my college major and I was a court employee for a number of years. There are very few departments more out of control than APD.
How can Chief Ray Ray get anything done anyway? He is standing behind mayor marty every press conference held, no matter what the subject matter.
I am just astounded that the citizenry of the city and state put up with such "in your face" corruption. It is at every level of this city and state.
Funny how this post went from Obama to bashing the APD. If you dont trust the cops...dont call. There's enough business to keep them busy without yours. If you think you can do better then do it..funny how I dont hear too many of you vocal experts touting on this blog how you disarmed and stopped someone breaking into your neighbors house...or stopped a drunk driver from killing a family...or even helped an elderly person change a tire. Our police dept does these simple things day by day and how does the citizens show appreciation...by throwing pens at them when they are stopped for a traffic voilation...by refusing to puit a cigarette out when asked (I'm sure they wouldve put it out had they been asked by someone from Los Vecinos or the ACLU)...by generally acting like idiots when confronted by authority. Funny how most of us out here have nothing but positive contacts with police but the few vocal donkeys on this site seem to attract the worst...maybe its you...not them. Keep up the good work APD/BCSO. For those of you that dont like it....just move...its a free country...change is a coming to D.C. move there.
What exactly will a No Confidence vote accomplish?
A cigarette is a deadly weapon, but the PO will gladly hand you a pen to sign the summons he just gave you. How does that make sense?.
I can cite instances where a pen was used to kill or cause serious physical injury to a person, but I know of no such cases where a cigarette has done the same.
On this Veterans Day I would like to say a big Thank You to all the veterans’ out there. For without their sacrifice everything we take for granted today including this blog would not be possible.
To "upon your relocation here" FYI the same road the brought you here will take you out, you know? All I can say is "Yeah, right" to all your crap. Yes, going to the Moose on the 20th for a few cocktails isn't a bad idea.......maybe the son of "relocated here" will attend & get yet another DWI. What a Loser.
2 posts up - have you ever visited any jurisdiction out of this state? People generally don't put up with the nonsense that occurs here and in every realm. Maybe we are vocal because we can't believe our eyes and ears. But one thing is for sure. You don't want to be pubic in your admonitions because retaliation is right around the corner. The nepotism and every other "ism" is here, and will be used.It is like being stuck in a terrible time warp.
You lay down with dogs and you will get fleas. You hire people with criminal records and blemishes on their careers from other departments, then you can expect questionable behavior and bad judgment calls.
We are top of the list for anything bad and at the bottom of the list for anything good.
No respect for the letter of the law or for human/animal life. I have never seen such abuse that exists in this state in my life.
Whenever there is an Amber Alert, we just know they must be headed here to hide out and do dastardly deeds because even if they are caught, the judges only offer a hand slap for such offenders.
We are a national laughing stock.
To the grandmother and everyone else on here bashing local law enforcement lets talk about out of control departments. APD and BCSO has one of the lowest rates of discipline in the country when compared per capita. Much of the discipline is minor procedural. Its low not because of the number of complaints which rival many other departments. Its low because we have good cops. And we have civilian review so dont even start that we take care of our own around here. Sure we have had our bad apples (few and far between) and they have been delt with. Look at Los Angeles...officers indicited on murder charges...New York City....frequent corruption cases...New Orleans PD...nough said there. 99% of those departments are exceptional also but they have way more problems than we have here. Those that fear Law Enforcement are generally those with something to fear from Law Enforcement. Committ a DWI and expect to get tagged...resist arrest and expect to be injured...be an idiot and expect to be treated as one. Remeber that most criminals are not honest people even if they are related to you. The two women you refer to were commiting lewd acts in the park and refused to leave when confronted by the officer/then resisted arrest. Maybe your grandchildren should be subject to watch that stuff as the neighbors in the area were. As for the helicopter...that was not that big of a deal...may not have been the best judgement but what harm did it really cause. Wouldve been really newsworthy if they had robbed the place. But thats the problem there is not enough of that so we have to make mountains out of mole hills. If you are that disgusted with this police department you owe it to yourself to move to a city like Chicago or Compton or Atlanta..where they treat thier criminals...I mean citizens with more respect...where there is no crime and everyone just gets along.
I've been known to help the elderly, change tires, aid the helpless, and read the Albuquerque Journal daily. I also don't believe the responsible drinker is a murderer or will ever kill anyone. Most of them drive vehicles and not weapons as you suppose! I don’t think anyone should have to put his or her legal cigarette out when they are pulled over by you either. The folk’s you insulted will be financially secure after they win their lawsuit against the city. I think that if we move some of the night shift officers and DWI guys to a daytime patrol, the streets might indeed be safer. Our tax dollars will be better spent! Instead, one can drive any main street after 9:00PM in Albuquerque and see citizens being pulled over left and right by Albuquerque's finest. It's like living in a foreign country in the 1930's. You exaggerate and lie on your reports to make your victims appear like they’ve made grave sins against you. After all, it's your word against theirs, and shouldn't we always obey you? Good job guys! You are stimulating the economy, generating fear in the citizens, and making your boss's proud! I don't hate you. I think there are a good number, besides you, who are honest cops. I just think officers like you are confused and need some anger management classes.
It was Crispy Creme donuts damnit NOT Dunkins!
What time is the meeting?
Sgt. Thies,
Don't let the one complaining about watching a video bring you down. It's funny how this field officer is complaining about watching a video (20 bucks says it's Officer Roberto). The field officers did an outstanding job as far with that call. As far as the investigative part the only thing the field had to do was secure the scenes. Impact did come out and in my opinion did an outstanding job.
A No confidence vote at this time will accomplish.....NOTHING!!!!!!!
But it will guarentee you that eights and nines will be around for a long long time....Take home car program...GONE....
So to u dumbassess that feel its necessary...Try thinking bout everyone else...The department does not revolve around the NE Graveyard teams or the NW Graveyard teams...STUIPD PEOPLE!!!
A vote of no confidence will at least let the media know everything is not all "roses". it will allow the officers to ONCE and for all stand up to him and let him know we are PISSED OFF. At least we get our voice heard. It is an election year, what does it say about a dept when you cant even respect the chief. Look at everything he has done/not done for the department. He is an egotistical -----hole.
9 hour days for detectives, no pay for the graveyard. at some point dont the officers deserve to be heard. enough is enough.
maybe you should have talked to the officers and or chain of command that was there on scene. the impact detectives and sgts were all in disagreement and the impact sgt even said it looked like a hit and run misd accident. the impact dets had no idea what they were doing
nothing will be accomplished because no one will do any thing. hahaha,,,,,, your job is safe Ray dont worry bout these goofy anonymous bloggers.
Absolutely nothing other than a few news headlines if anything at all.
November 10, 2008 9:14:00 PM MST
I'll bet you have some good fishing stories too! Yes, I do better than you, and that's why I won't call you! I don't think you get out enough. You have NO authority except what little has been given to you! Most of the businesses and general public does not trust you ... that's what I hear!
I'll bet your gay partner still loves you.
"at some point dont the officers deserve to be heard. enough is enough."
Go ahead and do it and see how you get owned. Everybody in this town thinks cops just got a huge raise and now a few whiners are going to do a no confidence vote. Do the officers deserve to get heard? Yes that is why there's the APOA but I forgot they don't have any real nuts...Ben Baker--Gone, James Badway--Gone...who's left that has the fortitude to put the balance of their career on the line NOBODY!
Is Ron going to get in front of the camera and say things are really bad and that there's a very "serious issue" to be discussed at the next APOA meeting to lead the media on? He hasn't done it before and he ain't going to do it now--he's already owned.
I hate to say this but...get over it!!! Hunker down, take notes like a madman, and get ready for worse 'cause its coming.
To poster 11/11 at 11:59 a.m.
Landing the copter was "no big deal" poor judgment and "not newsworthy" and citizens "make mountains out of molehills"?
See what I mean? This cavalier attitude about breaking rules, regs and procedures and good ole common sense is pervasive.
The Journal prints when and what it is told by the powers that be, and the TV stations repeat the print media ver batim, not even taking the time to change the words around. There is little investigative journalism by either, and none of that receives any followup.
Helicopter incident was indeed newsworthy. I don't remember if the Journal printed it, but I know the Washington Post and other major newspapers did.
Do you think we are in a vacuum? Others look in and marvel.
"Police Sacrifice"
While you sleep, we're there.
When you're sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner, or celebrating Christmas, we're there.
When its raining and cold, and you're glad to be in your home with your family, we're out there.
When it's your children's birthday, we're out there.
When it's our children's birthday, we're still out there.
You put on a suit and dress to go to work, we strap on a ballistic vest and a gun.
There's little room for error in your job, in ours there is none.
An error by you means a demotion, an error by us means a funeral.
When you tell your families "see you tonight" as you leave for work, you mean it. When we tell our family that, we pray we will.
At your job you strive to succeed, at our job we strive to survive.
In your job, one bad person is the talk of the office, in our job, one bad officer makes the news and suddenly were all bad.
In these headlines it's not what good we've done, but how much better it could have been done.
When you're scared you call us, when we're scared, we must carry on.
While you're eating a home cooked meal, we're having another hamburger.
While you're asleep with your spouse, ours sleep alone.
So the next time you're out with your family or friends, and you see a patrol car go by, remember the incredible sacrifice made by these officers every day.
Inside that car is a person that sacrifices his/her life, both professionally and personally Every day.
To 11-11 12:13. You have some interesting comments. Funny how you say drinkers dont have weapons. I would invite you to walk to a door at 3 am and look a mother and father in the eye while telling them how thier baby was killed in a drunk driving accident. Been there done that several times. Also been burned by a cigarette...several times...wouldnt ever give a pen to someone but its just one of those things we have to do because the law says the ticket must be signed. The supreme court has upheld cases time and time again in favor of officers giving orders that are contrary to someones civil rights in the legal process of thier duties. Most law suits net nothing for the plantiff. Its kinda like playing the lottery here. They take the chance in hopes they get the right judge and jury thay will sway thier way. For every case won against law enforcement you read in your pathetic Journal...they lose 9. I definitely agree that if we move DWI officers and put more of our efforts the streets will be safer...for criminals, drunk drivers and generally crazy people such as yourself. Better yet we should just suspend all enforcement and stand by as in the L.A. Riots...you should remeber since you say youre old enough...and just see how long it takes you to scream for help. Its a shame people like you dont appreciate what you have...maybe you should concentrate on your parenting skills..seems you did a good job there since your son was one of the oppressed picked up for DWI.
To 11-12 at 7:21. Again you prove my point. While we have politicians that consistently break laws, rules, hang out with terrorists and felons and lie about them. We have drunk drivers that plow a family and kill them all..and the citizens of this state take 3 trials to convict them. This is not a cavalier attitude only say take it for what its worth. The raeason it made national news was not that it was such a big deal....was because it was unique..even Crispy Creme thought enough they were willing to bail out the officers. They were poking fun...not asking to torch the officers. And in the end they were delt with...not fired or tared and feathered as you might have liked. We in law enforcement hold ourselves at a higher standard...I challenge you to do the same...with and open mind and a little common sense you might realize what I'm trying to say.
To the person that wrote the last posting dated: Nov 12, 08 10:07 PM MST... There are a lot of folks out there that have no idea what people like us have made through out the yeras, I to am a retired Cop. 22 years as an Air Force Security Policeman, but with a slight difference. If it wasn't for all of you cops here on the home front protecting our homes, neighborhoods, cities, counties, states and the great country of ours we counldn't of done our jobs over seas and fighting fo our country. so yes I am aware what you; all fellow my brethren have done. We owe you a great deal of gratitude. So the next time any of you people out there see a patrol car wither it's a city, county or state patrol car you need to say a silent thank you for keeping us save everyday!!!
As I use to say to all my troops, "We're the people hardly anybody likes, but can't live without..." Thank you from one cop to another.!!!
11/11 4:15:
I would address you by name, but you didn't leave it. I did not write on here about watching the video. In fact, I never had anything to do with any detectives called, or any who came to scene. Couldn't even tell you who they were. I was interviewed and left. So until you get the facts, don't put my name in it.
By the way Im not holding my breath waiting for the 20 bucks, but thanks anyway.
Dawne Roberto
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