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Philadelphia mayor talks tough to black teens after ‘flash mobs’
The Washington Times ^ | Monday, August 8, 2011 | Dave Boyer

Posted on 08/08/2011 8:30:40 PM PDT by BBell

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To: BBell

You’re probably referring to Philadelphia Mayor Wilson Goode and the bombing of MOVE headquarters. The thing is, Police Commissioner Gregore Sambor, and Fire Commissioner William Richmond were more directly responsible, IIRC.

Police Commissioner Gregore Sambor for the decision to bomb, and Fire Commissioner William Richmond for letting it burn.

I also seem to remember a mayor’s office chief of staff that was responsible.

The MOVE hearings in the aftermath were enthralling.


21 posted on 08/08/2011 8:54:38 PM PDT by delacoert
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To: TNCMAXQ

I remember visiting those trendy Philly areas in the 80’s, the trendy inner city shopping areas where I felt safe walking from store to store after dark, sitting in outdoor cafes. Such a shame this is happening now.


22 posted on 08/08/2011 8:57:02 PM PDT by Ciexyz
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To: BBell
“The Immaculate Conception of our Lord Jesus Christ took place a long time ago, and it didn’t happen here in Philadelphia,” Mr. Nutter said. “So every one of these kids has two parents who were around and participating at the time. They need to be around now.”

Truth with a good sense of humor by the mayor.
23 posted on 08/08/2011 8:57:36 PM PDT by AnotherUnixGeek
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To: BBell

But, But..... what about the Leftists’ “Summer of Rage” plans? How’s that supposed to happen without a racial element?


24 posted on 08/08/2011 8:57:49 PM PDT by dagogo redux (A whiff of primitive spirits in the air, harbingers of an impending descent into the feral.)
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To: BBell

Huh... Can you imagine a white mayor saying exactly the same thing using exactly those same words?
And that simple scumbag Holder calls white people cowards for not wanting to talk about race.


25 posted on 08/08/2011 9:00:18 PM PDT by Lancey Howard
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To: BBell

THANK YOU, MAYOR NUTTER!!!

IT IS ABOUT TIME!!!


26 posted on 08/08/2011 9:00:52 PM PDT by victim soul
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To: BBell
Still waiting on Jessie and Al.

They are preoccupied monitoring the comments and actions of El Rushbo and the 'racist' Tea Party.

27 posted on 08/08/2011 9:08:28 PM PDT by Realman30 ("I've already made a donation to Haiti. It's called taxes". . . . El Rushbo.)
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To: BBell

We have had several incidents here in the Kansas city area the last several years...No one wants to talk about it...But it effects thousands of little decisions made by people every day...What part of town to avoid..where to shop...whether to go home early...all the little economic decisions that lead the death of a community.


28 posted on 08/08/2011 9:11:16 PM PDT by lawnguy (The function of wisdom is to discriminate between good and evil-Cicero)
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To: BBell
Trust me....this kind of BS doesn't happen in South Philly...the older Italian and the younger Russian "serious people" don't allow it in their own neighborhood.

The gangbangers are never sure who's mother, sister, wife or daughter they are messing with.

29 posted on 08/08/2011 9:20:53 PM PDT by mick (Central Banker Capitalism is NOT Free Enterprise)
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To: BBell
I found him. The Philadelphia Mayor's office executive in charge of the MOVE assault was former Brigadier General, Leo A. Brooks
30 posted on 08/08/2011 9:22:49 PM PDT by delacoert
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To: BBell

Good for him. About freakin’ time.


31 posted on 08/08/2011 9:39:03 PM PDT by mockingbyrd
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To: mick

BINGO


32 posted on 08/08/2011 9:40:36 PM PDT by HANG THE EXPENSE (Life is tough.It's tougher when you're stupid.)
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To: lawnguy

Kansas side ?


33 posted on 08/08/2011 10:21:07 PM PDT by katykelly
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To: mockingbyrd

Oh Plueeez this is just Kabuki theater. If Mile Wide Inch Deep has his boy Holder call Nutter (okay you know the Mayors name is priceless lib)he will walk his statements back ASAP. Regardless if it’s Milwaukee, Philly, Kansas City or London the pattern is clear for the law abiding... pull your family close and just say ammo...... when you call 911...it’s just to clean up the mess


34 posted on 08/08/2011 10:27:32 PM PDT by hatfieldmccoy (It's not racism..... it's probability, actuarial tables, statistics. Facts are stubborn things.)
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To: Steely Tom

Oh my goodness....the young man that works at the library by me was telling me about his uncle, the politician in Philly, that bombed something! Now I know what he was talking about!


35 posted on 08/08/2011 11:12:30 PM PDT by proudtobeanamerican1 (A house divided against itself cannot stand.” Abraham Lincoln)
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To: BBell

Hoods down, pants up, problem solved. Yippppeeeee!


36 posted on 08/09/2011 1:37:00 AM PDT by count-your-change (You don't have be brilliant, not being stupid is enough.)
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To: BBell

Recall the movie “Escape from New York?” Philadelphia is not far behind. I have very nice memories of strolling through the streets of Philly - I grew up there - and we occasionally got into trouble like all kids do; but what is happening now is just absolutely criminal. I’ll be honest here and say that is the 85% welfare black and latino’s that have destroyed the city. Won’t go there at night any more.


37 posted on 08/09/2011 5:30:27 AM PDT by New Jersey Realist (Congress doesn't care a damn about "we the people")
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“The Immaculate Conception of our Lord Jesus Christ took place a long time ago, and it didn’t happen here in Philadelphia,” Mr. Nutter said. “So every one of these kids has two parents who were around and participating at the time. They need to be around now.”

Well, Mayor Nutter’s understanding of Roman Catholic theology isn’t quite there, but the Immaculate Conception of Mary is a false doctrine anyway, so I won’t hold it against him.

He deserves credit for making those statements. It is exactly what the thug element in the black community needs to hear. Hopefully, it will empower and inspire other law abiding black people (who are the majority)to stand up against this barbaric behavior and help clean up these neighborhoods.

I am very interested to see what the reaction from the public, other politicians, “community activitsts” and the media will be. Will Obama say Nutter “acted stupidly”? Nutter supported Clinton over Hussein, so it will intersting to see it he reacts.


38 posted on 08/09/2011 6:55:46 AM PDT by Above My Pay Grade
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To: mlocher

Al Sharpton will hit him with his bullhorn.


39 posted on 08/09/2011 9:33:22 AM PDT by WOBBLY BOB (My mind is like a steel trap: rusty and illegal in 37 states.)
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