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Oakland recruiting ex-cons to oversee cops
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2017 7:02 pm
by The Annoyed Man
You can't make this stuff up.
http://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti ... 217777.php
Oakland recruiting ex-cons to oversee cops
By Matier & RossJune 14, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2017 9:29am
Former cops need not apply, but former inmates are being encouraged by the city of Oakland to apply for slots on the city’s new police commission.
A notice recently posted on the city’s website for would-be commissioners says, “Must be an Oakland resident. Must be at least 18 years old. Formerly incarcerated individuals encouraged to apply.”
———SNIP———
And what really bugs the cops is that the voter-approved measure creating the commission bars current and former Oakland cops from serving, as well as police union employees.
Californians are so stupid now that they are no longer made dizzy by swirling around the toilet bowl.
Re: Oakland recruiting ex-cons to oversee cops
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2017 7:08 pm
by Jusme
The Annoyed Man wrote:You can't make this stuff up.
http://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti ... 217777.php
Oakland recruiting ex-cons to oversee cops
By Matier & RossJune 14, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2017 9:29am
Former cops need not apply, but former inmates are being encouraged by the city of Oakland to apply for slots on the city’s new police commission.
A notice recently posted on the city’s website for would-be commissioners says, “Must be an Oakland resident. Must be at least 18 years old. Formerly incarcerated individuals encouraged to apply.”
———SNIP———
And what really bugs the cops is that the voter-approved measure creating the commission bars current and former Oakland cops from serving, as well as police union employees.
Californians are so stupid now that they are no longer made dizzy by swirling around the toilet bowl.
I thought, if this was April 1st, that this would have been a great prank. Why stop with "previously" incarcerated? Wouldn't that make a great work program for current inmates?
I can't imagine the level of stupidity, that one must possess, to be elected in California. Is a full frontal Lobotomy, a pre-requisite to run for office?
Re: Oakland recruiting ex-cons to oversee cops
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2017 7:23 pm
by The Annoyed Man
Jusme wrote:Is a full frontal Lobotomy, a pre-requisite to run for office?
Either that, or congenital idiocy.
Re: Oakland recruiting ex-cons to oversee cops
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2017 7:45 pm
by Lynyrd
I think I'm gonna throw up now.
Re: Oakland recruiting ex-cons to oversee cops
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2017 7:59 pm
by JustSomeOldGuy
<facepalm>
Let's take this farce to it's lowest denouement. Let's run with Anthony Burgess's idea from "A Clockwork Orange". Let's recruit the ex-cons to BE cops. That should speed up Kalifornia's implosion.....
Re: Oakland recruiting ex-cons to oversee cops
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2017 8:00 pm
by WTR
I wouldn't want any ex cons. However, I sure don't want any ex cops or Police Union folks Policing the Police either.
Re: Oakland recruiting ex-cons to oversee cops
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2017 8:17 pm
by treadlightly
California cops have to enforce unconstitutional laws and now they have to listen to jailbirds. My heart goes out to them, those who see the true nature of California's counterproductive gun policies, anyway.
On the other hand, do you have to be a California resident to apply? I'm not proud of it, but I have a criminal history. That's assuming three traffic tickets in the 45 years since I got my learner's permit is an intense enough crime spree to suit their needs.
Do I qualify?
Re: Oakland recruiting ex-cons to oversee cops
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2017 8:19 pm
by John Galt
The Annoyed Man wrote:You can't make this stuff up.
http://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti ... 217777.php
Oakland recruiting ex-cons to oversee cops
By Matier & RossJune 14, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2017 9:29am
Former cops need not apply, but former inmates are being encouraged by the city of Oakland to apply for slots on the city’s new police commission.
A notice recently posted on the city’s website for would-be commissioners says, “Must be an Oakland resident. Must be at least 18 years old. Formerly incarcerated individuals encouraged to apply.”
———SNIP———
And what really bugs the cops is that the voter-approved measure creating the commission bars current and former Oakland cops from serving, as well as police union employees.
Californians are so stupid now that they are no longer made dizzy by swirling around the toilet bowl.
Liberalism is the philosophy of the terminally stupid.
Re: Oakland recruiting ex-cons to oversee cops
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2017 8:39 pm
by johncanfield
I wish there was a Like button.
Re: Oakland recruiting ex-cons to oversee cops
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2017 9:10 pm
by o b juan
I am an old F$#t
But if my memory serves Isnt that where the balck panthers and the symbionese liberation army got its start along with angela davis?
Oakland is and was a PIT
Re: Oakland recruiting ex-cons to oversee cops
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 8:28 am
by Abraham
What's the rationale for recruiting ex-cons?
Re: Oakland recruiting ex-cons to oversee cops
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 8:34 am
by Jusme
Abraham wrote:What's the rationale for recruiting ex-cons?
There ya go Abraham, trying to apply rationality to California, legislators. Not gonna happen.
Re: Oakland recruiting ex-cons to oversee cops
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 8:37 am
by Oldgringo
Jusme wrote:The Annoyed Man wrote:You can't make this stuff up.
http://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti ... 217777.php
Oakland recruiting ex-cons to oversee cops
By Matier & RossJune 14, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2017 9:29am
Former cops need not apply, but former inmates are being encouraged by the city of Oakland to apply for slots on the city’s new police commission.
A notice recently posted on the city’s website for would-be commissioners says, “Must be an Oakland resident. Must be at least 18 years old. Formerly incarcerated individuals encouraged to apply.”
———SNIP———
And what really bugs the cops is that the voter-approved measure creating the commission bars current and former Oakland cops from serving, as well as police union employees.
Californians are so stupid now that they are no longer made dizzy by swirling around the toilet bowl.
I thought, if this was April 1st, that this would have been a great prank. Why stop with "previously" incarcerated? Wouldn't that make a great work program for current inmates?
I can't imagine the level of stupidity, that one must possess, to be elected in California. Is a full frontal Lobotomy, a pre-requisite to run for office?
Methinks it's the stupidity of the electors more so than the stupidity of the electees?
Re: Oakland recruiting ex-cons to oversee cops
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 8:37 am
by treadlightly
Abraham wrote:What's the rationale for recruiting ex-cons?
It really makes a lot of sense to me. I believe those Hair Club ads that talk about the CEO being the best customer make a truly valid point.
Serial felons are the police department's best customers, so it's just logical...
Oh, wait,
former inmates in charge of the police? Convicts?
Never mind. Let my inner idiot get a little out of control. Sorry.
Re: Oakland recruiting ex-cons to oversee cops
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 8:41 am
by Jusme
treadlightly wrote:Abraham wrote:What's the rationale for recruiting ex-cons?
It really makes a lot of sense to me. I believe those Hair Club ads that talk about the CEO being the best customer make a truly valid point.
Serial felons are the police department's best customers, so it's just logical...
Oh, wait,
former inmates in charge of the police? Convicts?
Never mind. Let my inner idiot get a little out of control. Sorry.
I guess, since so many Commifornia, officials, keep getting arrested, they have a special affinity towards convicts, (kindred spirits) I guess they now believe they are capable of making good decisions. And to be fair, I don't know if convicts in California, will do a worse job than those who hold office.