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61. In fairness, a great deal of police pay is expected overtime, benefits are excellent,

Fri Dec 26, 2014, 09:11 PM

Dec 2014

and like other public employees, wages significantly increase with seniority and promotion.

Ironically, the police are earning a fortune dealing with the anti-police protests, and it puts the PBA in a better position in their upcoming contract arbitration.

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'DE BLASIO, OUR BACKS HAVE TURNED TO YOU' Cold war between NYPD cops, de Blasio takes to skies [View all] 1step Dec 2014 OP

NYPD have openly declared war against the citizenry, with this move villager Dec 2014 #1

Someone should call the po--wait. 1step Dec 2014 #4

Police officers need to be told by their superiors that they have to respect civil authority JDPriestly Dec 2014 #18

That's good stuff THECHOSEN1 Dec 2014 #110

I did a lot of research on speech rights at one time. JDPriestly Dec 2014 #125

This is a true statement...Obama should send in the fucking army randys1 Dec 2014 #126

with their backs turned at least they cannot murder anyone standing in front of them nt msongs Dec 2014 #2

The cops are acting like spoiled rotten brats who have been caught with their hand in the cookie jar Dont call me Shirley Dec 2014 #3

How mature. n/t inanna Dec 2014 #5

This may backfire BumRushDaShow Dec 2014 #6

'Cause it stinks like Guiliani. Cha Dec 2014 #102

Yeah I saw that BumRushDaShow Dec 2014 #113

Pretty thin skinned bunch. Any profession should be Laurian Dec 2014 #7

cops suck blkmusclmachine Dec 2014 #20

Such arrogance. De Blasio is the elected leader of New York City. True Blue Door Dec 2014 #8

Obama is the twice-elected POTUS 1step Dec 2014 #10

That elements of the NYPD are being publicly insubordinate True Blue Door Dec 2014 #11

And that's why this could be dangerous 1step Dec 2014 #13

That's not the federal analog at all. branford Dec 2014 #23

DeBlasio is the police commissioner's boss. geek tragedy Dec 2014 #27

Then the mayor can fire the police commissioner, branford Dec 2014 #28

I can't think of another union that demands that geek tragedy Dec 2014 #46

Although I certainly do not agree with their positions, branford Dec 2014 #47

And as a public school teacher, if I turned my back on my superintendent adigal Dec 2014 #76

All that would be is a reflection of incompetence by your union. branford Dec 2014 #82

What's your deal here? Have you ever met a shooting by a cop you didn't like? adigal Dec 2014 #86

You've obviously have not carefully read my posts in this or other threads. branford Dec 2014 #90

Gee, to you think the Police Union's power..... daleanime Dec 2014 #108

Cops are the protectors and enforcers of the Capitalist Class... Odin2005 Dec 2014 #117

Those are not the union's demands. whathehell Dec 2014 #115

The union has a long, sordid history of defending corruption and geek tragedy Dec 2014 #122

I'm all in favor of the police being able to say what they think here. Leopolds Ghost Dec 2014 #40

In light of the proclaimed "ceasefire" between the unions and mayor, branford Dec 2014 #48

Blah Blah Blah billhicks76 Dec 2014 #54

The police first worry about the police. That's unsurprising. branford Dec 2014 #58

They Say They Don't Make The Laws billhicks76 Dec 2014 #65

Your broad generalizations about hundreds of thousands of police officers nationwide branford Dec 2014 #67

I Used To Like Police billhicks76 Dec 2014 #109

All police are BY DEFINITION the enforcing arm of the ruling class. Odin2005 Dec 2014 #118

Scott Walker was elected three times THECHOSEN1 Dec 2014 #111

Idiots and I blame Union Officials who have led busterbrown Dec 2014 #9

At this point, when the right wingers start to go after their pensions adigal Dec 2014 #78

If police pensions were no longer sacrosanct, branford Dec 2014 #85

The police are NOT popular...repeating it doesn't work here adigal Dec 2014 #87

Fortunately in this country, christx30 Dec 2014 #91

This is beginning to sound like a banana republic situation...open contempt for civilian authority.. First Speaker Dec 2014 #12

The word "coup" has been floating through my mind lately. SwankyXomb Dec 2014 #37

You can imagine how they react if a mere civilian nobody is disrespectful to them. arcane1 Dec 2014 #14

Free speech should be protected. JDPriestly Dec 2014 #15

These idiots really believe they are irreplaceable. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #16

Insurrection. Blue_In_AK Dec 2014 #17

Awwww Plucketeer Dec 2014 #19

This is bad. Lifelong Protester Dec 2014 #21

Cardillo, ex-NYPD now living in Florida BeyondGeography Dec 2014 #22

Do you feel the same way about all politically active retired public employees? branford Dec 2014 #24

No, lawyer man, I feel that way about all people who are fundamentally incapable of gratitude BeyondGeography Dec 2014 #26

I'll then save your post for next time we discuss issues concerning active and retired teachers, branford Dec 2014 #30

Oh get off it already BeyondGeography Dec 2014 #35

Read about the mayor's current polling and trends as he approaches just one year in office. branford Dec 2014 #38

Did I say all cops? BeyondGeography Dec 2014 #41

I've said this before and will again now...my son and all his Ivy league educated friends adigal Dec 2014 #42

Anecdotes are not data or proof. branford Dec 2014 #49

I agree...so where's your data showing the great love for the NYPD? adigal Dec 2014 #74

Even post Ferguson and Garner, support is over 50%, branford Dec 2014 #79

Support went WAY down, especially among minorities adigal Dec 2014 #84

Is support more polarized, yes. Will such polarization continue, most likely. branford Dec 2014 #88

De Blasio approval rating is 47% THECHOSEN1 Dec 2014 #112

That's pretty good given the pounding he's been getting from the PBA and their tabloid lackeys BeyondGeography Dec 2014 #121

People of color and liberals in NYC will turn our backs on these fuckers geek tragedy Dec 2014 #25

Post removed Post removed Dec 2014 #29

Maybe all the gun grabbers have been......... pocoloco Dec 2014 #31

Well that would significantly reduce your chances of being shot Kalidurga Dec 2014 #32

That is one heck of a transparency page there. freshwest Dec 2014 #100

Thanks for the heads up on that one Kalidurga Dec 2014 #101

I only look if I see a nasty post to see if it's an aberration. Not sure what's up there... freshwest Dec 2014 #107

Do you realize that that the PBA is currently involved in contract negotiations branford Dec 2014 #33

I haven't heard the residents of the Pink Houses asking for more cops recently. nt adigal Dec 2014 #43

First, the Pink Houses do not necessarily represent the over 8+ million residents of NYC. branford Dec 2014 #51

My husband was NYPD, in the housing department adigal Dec 2014 #75

The PBA does not share the goal of reducing abuses geek tragedy Dec 2014 #45

The PBA's goal is to protect their officer members, no more, no less. branford Dec 2014 #52

Because when a teacher has an affair with a kid, the school gets them the hell out adigal Dec 2014 #80

Who said it was surprising? geek tragedy Dec 2014 #94

Except.... BronxBoy Dec 2014 #53

I'm not speaking for anyone but myself. branford Dec 2014 #60

You mentioned people of color.... BronxBoy Dec 2014 #62

If you are referring to people from all races and classes demanding more police protection, branford Dec 2014 #66

I claim to speak from a perspective BronxBoy Dec 2014 #68

Now I'm a little confused. branford Dec 2014 #72

Yes you are BronxBoy Dec 2014 #77

Bullshit about the Constitution? Engage with folks on an emotional level? branford Dec 2014 #97

"We obviously have a problem we need to deal with. How can we be a part of the solution?" Cha Dec 2014 #104

$15 an hour to start off while risking your life is overpaid? Reter Dec 2014 #59

In fairness, a great deal of police pay is expected overtime, benefits are excellent, branford Dec 2014 #61

They all earn $100k after a decent amount of years. nt geek tragedy Dec 2014 #127

So do teachers, school custodians, and a plethora of other NYC public employees. branford Dec 2014 #132

Hey, if they want to waive the right to break the law geek tragedy Dec 2014 #137

well him standing up for humanity and compassion trumps the 'fascist', "our way or nothing", heaven05 Dec 2014 #34

I saw this today from the ferry in NYC Around 930 Raine1967 Dec 2014 #36

I would be so disheartened and then pissed, Raine. :( Like I am now.. only not in person. Cha Dec 2014 #105

Fuck the police. Although that protest before the cops' burial was fucked up. But they paid for ad. Leopolds Ghost Dec 2014 #39

The sign's syntax The Wizard Dec 2014 #44

Is it true the NY Legislature just passed bill taking police misconduct cases out of mayors hands Leopolds Ghost Dec 2014 #50

The mayor doesn't handle potential cases of criminal police misconduct, branford Dec 2014 #55

I hope someone buys a plane banner saying something along the lines of True Blue Door Dec 2014 #56

That would certainly be lawful and permissible so long as paid for with private funds. nt branford Dec 2014 #63

I'd contribute to that (and without anonymity). Live and Learn Dec 2014 #73

disband that criminal organization Ramses Dec 2014 #57

How dare these employees of NYC workinclasszero Dec 2014 #64

Huh? branford Dec 2014 #70

All I see are cops getting away with murder workinclasszero Dec 2014 #93

Your equating fucking PIGS with genuine civil servants is disgusting. Odin2005 Dec 2014 #119

So you think people that are employed by the goverment christx30 Dec 2014 #71

This ridiculous action chervilant Dec 2014 #69

This is not about DeBlasio's culpability for murder. It's about RW propaganda vs. a Dem Mayor of NYC merrily Dec 2014 #81

+ a gazillion n/t inanna Dec 2014 #83

That's good Kelvin Mace Dec 2014 #89

How can the NYPD police chief be replaced? Ash_F Dec 2014 #92

The mayor appoints the police chief so LiberalElite Dec 2014 #95

Some of them need to be replaced Ash_F Dec 2014 #99

I think you underestimate the power of police unions. former9thward Dec 2014 #123

Good point Ash_F Dec 2014 #124

The NYPD is basically the KKK???? branford Dec 2014 #131

Yes. Probably about half of the force needs to go NOW. Ash_F Dec 2014 #133

Are you actually advocating that all white police officers, numbering in the thousands, branford Dec 2014 #134

Did you watch the video or not? /nt Ash_F Dec 2014 #136

Yes, did you read my post? nt branford Dec 2014 #138

Yes, and the NYPD is racist through to the bone Ash_F Dec 2014 #139

So, you do advocate that all white police officers in the NYPD should be summarily terminated branford Dec 2014 #141

Here is one way to figure out who to fire Ash_F Dec 2014 #143

The mayor appointed the current chief and can appoint a replacement if he chooses. Calista241 Dec 2014 #96

See my post #33 about the state of negotiations. branford Dec 2014 #98

Those of Us With Guns Must ALWAYS Be Subordinate To the Civilian Authority Ryan Fitzomething Dec 2014 #103

The police are not the military, and political opposition is not mutiny or insubordination. branford Dec 2014 #106

"The police are not the military" Ash_F Dec 2014 #130

I'm sure you all know.. sendero Dec 2014 #114

De Blasio needs to watch his back for assassins. Odin2005 Dec 2014 #116

people who paid for the message "want to remain anonymous." Cowards!! Sunlei Dec 2014 #120

"Public Servants" my ass. liberalmuse Dec 2014 #128

Sounds a bit like Mayor Moscone in SF in the late 1970's. roamer65 Dec 2014 #129

Their biggest problem is madokie Dec 2014 #135

They are trying to bring back the mob. joshcryer Dec 2014 #140

Waaaaahhhhmbulance!!1!!!1! truthisfreedom Dec 2014 #142