Video of police brutality from Wall Street protests...

[Prometheus]

^^^ That is interesting isn't it? How come Tea Partiers aren't being accosted in like ways?

Probably because the cops know the Tea Party people carry guns and won't take as kindly to having their women assaulted as most of these lib's do.

It's easier to brutalize someone who you know can't/won't fight back and the handful of bad cops who are doing it are cowards. Cowards only attack the weak and defenseless.

Goinggreyfast:

You do realize there are tea party contingents protesting and participating in the occupy wall street (and other areas) as well don't you?

 

[lrahm]

I talked to an officer who oversees the protesters in Washington D.C. There is a right way and a wrong way to protest. His department was very helpful to those who want to protest in a peaceful manner. He allows them to have a time and an area designated for the protest following the filing of the proper paperwork. There are guidelines set out and the department will help. The trouble comes when protesters take it upon themselves to become destructive in nature. Surely, the NYPD would not allow 1000 people to occupy a bridge for there message. Hence 700 arrests. Seattle would not allow flash mobs to devestate the business area (looting). Hence mass arrests. People blocking public entrances to businesses are not acceptable and some will get locked up. I have to say we all did not see the warnings given prior to the arrests and the use of the OC (which in my opinion was a little too much).

The tactics that are used by the protesters are sheer genius. Food and water delivery (support team). Cell phones (communications). Video photography with the protesters verbalizing the correct phrases to sway innocent bystanders. "Dragon chains" to slow the police's reaction.

Please let it be known that I am all for lawful protest. It is a right for us to let our voices to be heard.

 

[Prometheus]

I talked to an officer who oversees the protesters in Washington D.C. There is a right way and a wrong way to protest. His department was very helpful to those who want to protest in a peaceful manner. He allows them to have a time and an area designated for the protest following the filing of the proper paperwork.

I don't recall seeing a "proper paperwork" section in the First Amendment.

There are guidelines set out and the department will help. The trouble comes when protesters take it upon themselves to become destructive in nature. Surely, the NYPD would not allow 1000 people to occupy a bridge for there message. Hence 700 arrests.

Except you forgot to mention that NYPD herded them onto the bridge and then closed off both ends preventing them from getting off the bridge.

Seattle would not allow flash mobs to devestate the business area (looting). Hence mass arrests.

Seattle PD did a horrible job, watching the footage they rarely ever arrested the few dozen causing the violence and mayhem and they did arrest hundreds who happened to be in the same area.

Flash mobs? Really? Media sound bytes again? The term didn't exist back then and it certainly wasn't practiced either.

Don't try and play coy with this and make excuses for the corruption and payoffs the NYPD brass have accepted and we have documented.

 

[goinggreyfast]

Goinggreyfast:

You do realize there are tea party contingents protesting and participating in the occupy wall street (and other areas) as well don't you?

Yeah, the bottom half is pretty typical for a tea party rally too. Silly me.
Look, I found a pic that I thought interesting and posted. Flame away...

 

[IncendiaryGunner]

I think "flash mobs" that loot, with the sole purpose of committing an unlawful crime, is not even in the same ballpark as a peaceful protest.

The sole purpose of the protesters does not seem to be breaking the law - it seems to be political demonstration, and exercising political speech. The only crime committed here was not gaining a permit, right? A permit that many could argue should not even be required in America... a legality nonetheless, but that in no manner justifies the aggressive tactics we have seen.

If not getting a permit justifies this type of reaction... one could argue jaywalking, taking a bath between the months of October and March, selling cars on Sunday, and participating in oral sex also justifies someone getting OC sprayed and arrested. I mean, these things are all AGAINST THE LAW! If you do these things, you are BREAKING THE LAW! It does not matter if you do not resist - if you jaywalk you should be OC sprayed, slammed to the ground, and arrested right?

I just always have issue with peaceful people, without malicious intent, being treated in this manner. I understand from the eyes of the police, a group of people that large in itself can be scary... but life is scary, and the job is voluntary... These type of police tactics can lead to more serious danger for fellow officers. I am so happy nobody in the crowd decided to retaliate against the police violently - consider what happened when the same tactics were used in Egypt. Thankfully, the protesters reaction was "chant and videotape".

/rant off

I am still trying to figure out if the circulating rumor about the 100 NYDP officers that refused to work in protest of this type of treatment is valid or internet hype...

 

[Kutnupe14]

I am still trying to figure out if the circulating rumor about the 100 NYDP officers that refused to work in protest of this type of treatment is valid or internet hype...

I believe that this is probably just internet lore. I can't imagine an officer refusing to work because of the protests unless they were assigned the detail themselves. And even in that, they would be dumb in not reporting. If they are that strong in their convictions, they should report to work, and try to put a "better face" on the department. But who knows, New Yorkers in general, are pretty odd.

 

[lrahm]

I don't recall seeing a "proper paperwork" section in the First Amendment.



Except you forgot to mention that NYPD herded them onto the bridge and then closed off both ends preventing them from getting off the bridge.



Seattle PD did a horrible job, watching the footage they rarely ever arrested the few dozen causing the violence and mayhem and they did arrest hundreds who happened to be in the same area.

Flash mobs? Really? Media sound bytes again? The term didn't exist back then and it certainly wasn't practiced either.

Don't try and play coy with this and make excuses for the corruption and payoffs the NYPD brass have accepted and we have documented.

Not arguing but I don't think that we saw the same videos from Seattle.

 

[JetGirl]

 

[mrjarrell]

Tony Baloney, the rogue mace spraying supervisor, has had a judgment handed down on him for his actions. He lost 10 vacation days. Wow...that's some punishment. One of his victims, though is still trying to get charges pressed against him. Good luck with that.

Occupy Wall St. pepper-spray cop Anthony Bologna loses 10 vacation days for violating NYPD rules

 

[NYFelon]

.... But who knows, New Yorkers in general, are pretty odd.

HEY! I resemble that remark!

 

[mrjarrell]

Looks like Tony Baloney and his buddy are going to skate. The DA has declined to press charges against them for their assaults on innocent protesters. Apparently, there is a different standard set for cops who commit crimes against the citizenry. Here's hoping they at least get hammered in the inevitable civil suits. Hope they end up living in cardboard boxes.

No Charges for Police Commanders Over Actions in Protests - NYTimes.com