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38. What could possibly go wrong?
Sun Jan 6, 2013, 06:48 PM
Jan 2013

(Ok... most likely fake, but if it weren't, this is the kind of smug, smirking, frat boy that deserves an ass tuning)...



Right on, I'm going to flip off the next cop I see Fumesucker Jan 2013 #1
I believe it is a good ruling. Jenoch Jan 2013 #2
Probably because any cop that warrants a bird is, more likely than not, an asshole MrScorpio Jan 2013 #3
I think you missed my point. Jenoch Jan 2013 #4
I would defer that reasoning to the bird-flipper in question… MrScorpio Jan 2013 #6
I still don't think anything good can come of it. Jenoch Jan 2013 #8
It's my SOP avoid cops in all cases, as possible MrScorpio Jan 2013 #10
You should work on your reading comprehension if you believe this applies to me. Jenoch Jan 2013 #13
It applies to everyone, including both you and me. MrScorpio Jan 2013 #17
I posted the same thing BEFORE your reply to me. Jenoch Jan 2013 #18
I just love it when people use that false equivalency argument between cops and other occupations MrScorpio Jan 2013 #21
Sure I understand that. Jenoch Jan 2013 #22
The ones that aren't are often compliant. white_wolf Jan 2013 #23
You watch too much TV. djg21 Jan 2013 #40
I believe that they're all POTENTIALLY crooked MrScorpio Jan 2013 #24
I agree with your Jenoch Jan 2013 #25
Most people, especially the racial majority, have no idea about what the police are up to MrScorpio Jan 2013 #27
My experiences with law enforcement Jenoch Jan 2013 #29
As someone with cop associations, you have distinct advantage over people who do not MrScorpio Jan 2013 #30
Oh hell, I've seen a lot of police misconduct, Jenoch Jan 2013 #31
Find. Then don't do it. No one is forcing you to. kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #12
"Find"? Jenoch Jan 2013 #15
Yep. djg21 Jan 2013 #37
And if he's an arsehole, what's he going to do? TheMadMonk Jan 2013 #16
Any time the rights of the people are raised over the authority of the police, it is a victory MrScorpio Jan 2013 #20
My point is it's an empty victory, which will result... TheMadMonk Jan 2013 #41
'A police officer can't pull you over and arrest you *just* because you gave him the finger...' Cirque du So-What Jan 2013 #5
Like I said before, a LOT of cops are assholes. nt MrScorpio Jan 2013 #7
If someone flips me off for no reason, they are going in a ditch ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jan 2013 #9
Keep reaching for the rainbow, baby! nt MrScorpio Jan 2013 #11
And then you will be facing criminal charges, and kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #14
Actually, people who flip others off for no real good reason.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jan 2013 #36
Uh-huh RedCappedBandit Jan 2013 #19
I don't know why any cop would worry about getting flipped off Renew Deal Jan 2013 #26
They call it "Contempt of Cop" MrScorpio Jan 2013 #28
you'd have to be an idiot to flip off a cop Skittles Jan 2013 #32
I wouldn't do it MrScorpio Jan 2013 #33
I will probably never flip off a cop... Kalidurga Jan 2013 #34
Also good news to anyone born this way (if any). Amonester Jan 2013 #35
What could possibly go wrong? -..__... Jan 2013 #38
Well, I guess police brutality entertains you. MrScorpio Jan 2013 #39
right. It'll still get you tased or worse. Cops not lawyers librechik Jan 2013 #42
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