What makes Ferguson so special, then?
I really need to inform you about the recent murder of a Black teenager there?
There's alleged police corruption and abuse of authority in all corners of this country, but Ferguson gets a special investigation because the media took another case of white on black violence and beat us to death with it?
Would you think differently if I told you that _I_ think the story isn't covered enough? You think the media is serving an agenda, when instead they are serving their audience. Liberals want more information, more action, not less. You think the way you do, which is fine, but don't assume everyone agrees.
Because there was rioting and looting? Bullshit. If you're going to investigate one then you damn well better be prepared to do it elsewhere as well, even if it doesn't involve white on black crime.
So we should have investigations into every police department? That's fine by me. But I don't think that's realistic, it's also not logical (generalization) but okay.
I just think the guy's a prick, in case you couldn't tell.
But
why? I don't think he's a "prick," why would I?
First question: on the flip side of how does the investigation negatively affect me, how does an investigation positively impact the so-called millions of Americans?
Easy question. An investigation and hopefully prosecution of those involved could act as a deterrent towards future incidents of racially motivated police brutality against young Black youths. That, couldn't be easier to understand I think.
Is one DOJ investigation all of a sudden going to scare off the would-be abusers of their police authority? Nothing but fodder to appease an emotional American public.
If the investigation yields results and convictions, yes. If it doesn't then it's hard to say. We can likely agree that no investigation would have no logical negative or deterrent effect on police brutality, right?
Again, why not investigate someone being gunned down in the street, an enormous number of shots fired, and multiple witnesses claiming it was an execution? Unless you don't give a shit.
Ah, the champion of voting rights. So much so that he dropped all charges against Black Panthers who were openly intimidating white voters in Philadelphia.
I'm very familiar with the case; what do you think should have been done?
Also, why is this important for the DOJ and not local law enforcement? The DOJ decided to seek an injunction against the only person there who was armed. After review, the Southern Poverty Law Center, the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, and the ACLU all agreed the DOJ's approach was reasonable. I'm sure you disagree.
Was it voter intimidation? Yes. Was it handled? Yes. Was it a minor case? Yes. Where the cops called? Yes. Did they remove the man with the club? Yes.
WTF....
And who is opposed to laws designed to combat voter fraud, because they might "disenfranchise" minorities. I'm all for everyone getting a fair shake in regards to casting a ballot, but fuck, man...
Bullshit. Total bullshit. Those laws are designed to disenfranchise voters. There is no issue with voter fraud in this country, yet conservative local legislatures are pushing this agenda to prevent the poor from voting.
Is that not just a bit concerning?
It would be if there were even a hint of any statistically significant voter fraud in any state in the union. But there isn't.
Everyone should be registered to vote automatically. Should be able to vote via mail, or in person. We should be moving towards allowing people to vote online.
Again, I really think the guy is just a jerkoff in general. You've also got:
Because of this shit you posted? I think you're letting irrational and unreasonable viewpoints cloud your judgement.
That is a problem.
Wanting to try terrorists IN New York (in essence, not treating them as enemy combatants, but criminals)
I totally agree with Holder on this. This isn't a scandal, it's a point of view that many liberals, libertarians, and paleoconservatives agree with. In fact, only a slight majority of Americans agree with your position. 37% of Republicans, 51% of Democrats, and 43% of Independents disagree with you, and agree with the Attorney General. Yet -- it's something he was gravely wrong about?
Spying on the AP
Targeting James Rosen
Disgusting, I agree.
Purging all references to "Radical Islam" from the FBI training manuals, as well as trying to change the definition of "jihad" and changing or removing anything that stated the Muslim Brotherhood's purpose as one of establishing Islam's dominion all over the world
Maybe you think this because your facts are fucked?
Dwight Holden, a white prosecutor from Oregon, is the one who brought the issue to Holder's attention and he's the one who made the edits. He stated, numerous times that information in the FBI training materials was not only "false" but patently and egregiously false, offensive, and prejudiced. In his own words:
"“I want to be perfectly clear about this: training materials that portray Islam as a religion of violence or with a tendency towards violence are wrong, they are offensive, and they are contrary to everything that this president, this attorney general and Department of Justice stands for. They will not be tolerated.”
Do you know about the Muslim Brotherhood? I've talked about it many times on RCF. I don't really understand why you're referencing it here though.
Lots of racists everywhere. And I sure as hell don't condone it. But some of the very worst ones are the ones that are supposedly raising the banner for equal rights. And, of course, the media.
The bolded is pure nonsense.
I'm all for equal rights, don't get me wrong on that. I think racism in general is stupid and pointless (not that you asked for or probably even want my personal opinion on the matter, of course). Let's judge someone's merits based on their skin tone... fucking brilliant.
Agreed. But simply because you have this enlightened point of view, doesn't mean that millions of Americans, White Americans who are in positions of authority, would agree with you or me on matters of race. Therein lies the problem. A problem that really needs to be addressed, whether it makes some folks uncomfortable or not.
We're not exactly living in the Jim Crow South anymore, but there is evidently still work to be done. I just don't think Holder's the right guy for the job. Maybe somebody else will be.
I don't think Holder is a great AG, let me just say that now. But that hate he gets is unreal compared to guys like John Ashcroft and even worse, the abysmal Alberto Gonzales -- ho-lee shit...
See above. But again, for the record, fuck racism and anybody who perpetuates it. Especially those in a position of authority, whether it's a politician or a police officer.
Agreed.
Oh trust me, I'm not. Wishful thinking on my part. The guy's gonna have a cozy retirement somewhere nice, I'm sure. Hopefully his successor has some measure of competence.
I'd like to see Holder on the Supreme Court.