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Portsmouth Sheriff furious with judges after being told to remove American flag display from...
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| March 10, 2015
| Doris Taylor
Posted on 03/11/2015 1:00:41 PM PDT by Brown Deer
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To: bert
Oh yes, unlike a cross ina jar of piss, the firehose sculpture is artl
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posted on
03/11/2015 2:52:13 PM PDT
by
bert
((K.E.; N.P.; GOPc.;+12, 73, ..... Obama is public enemy #1)
To: Brown Deer
Don’t courtrooms have an American flag anymore? So what’s the big deal? Is the judge looking for 15 minutes of fame?
How about somebody post the judge’s picture with name, address, phone number, e-mail address and the caption World’s Biggest A$$hole.
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posted on
03/11/2015 3:01:45 PM PDT
by
NTHockey
(Rules of engagement #1: Take no prisoners. And to the NSA trolls, FU)
To: Blue Ink
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posted on
03/11/2015 3:09:26 PM PDT
by
Brown Deer
(Pray for 0bama. Psalm 109:8)
To: freedom6178
To: Brown Deer
I bet you can catch the judge driving drunk on more than one occasion.
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posted on
03/11/2015 3:59:40 PM PDT
by
HANG THE EXPENSE
(Life's tough.It's tougher when you're stupid.)
To: Brown Deer
If he had any balls he would tell the judge to GFH.
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posted on
03/11/2015 4:00:54 PM PDT
by
HANG THE EXPENSE
(Life's tough.It's tougher when you're stupid.)
To: Blue Ink
Youre not soldiers. They probably are. LEOs and Firefighters are heroes doing dangerous duty on the homefront. Many are in fact veterans.
Kinda harsh aincha?
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posted on
03/11/2015 4:16:40 PM PDT
by
ROCKLOBSTER
(Celebrate "Republicans Freed the Slaves Month")
To: Brown Deer
Pull your deputies from court duty, sheriff.
To: Brown Deer
No, you and the rest of the “show some respect!” crowd are offensive. Because you’re intellectually and emotionally dishonest when you equate what firefighters do with what soldiers do. The civil service is not military service. You’re trying to horn in on what rightfully belongs only to servicemen.
And I’m not talking about firefighters who happen to be veterans. I’m talking about career civil service workers, most of whom never served, trying to make the case that they belong in the pantheon with soldiers, airmen, sailors and marines, so they can guilt cities into paying ever larger salaries and retirement benefits. It doesn’t fly.
No civil service job is more worthy of respect than my own or anyone else’s. Only SOLDIERS command that respect. And firefighters aren’t soldiers. I give them exactly the respect they deserve — one working citizen to another.
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posted on
03/11/2015 5:24:05 PM PDT
by
Blue Ink
To: Brown Deer
The courthouse belongs to the people of Portsmouth, not the asinine black robed tyrants.
If the people rise up and say “Put in on the wall!”, it is going to go on the wall.
Period.
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posted on
03/11/2015 5:28:40 PM PDT
by
exit82
("The Taliban is on the inside of the building" E. Nordstrom 10-10-12)
To: ROCKLOBSTER
“Many are in fact veterans.”
Where I live, Los Angeles, the vast majority of firefighters and cops are not veterans.
“LEOs and Firefighters are heroes doing dangerous duty on the homefront.”
Puh-leeze. Google “most dangerous jobs” in the United States. Cops and firefighters aren’t even in the top twenty. You’re a lot more likely to die if you’re a farmer or a coal miner. Does that make them “heroes?”
The only occupation that automatically has “hero” affixed to it is “United States Serviceman.” And I only sound “harsh” because you’re not used to someone pushing back on the nonsensical “All cops and firefighters are heroes!” mantra.
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posted on
03/11/2015 5:33:09 PM PDT
by
Blue Ink
To: dware
To: Blue Ink
Cops and firefighters arent even in the top twenty. Well, the next time you're getting raped, robbed, on fire....call a hippie.
Youre a lot more likely to die if youre a farmer or a coal miner. Does that make them heroes?
Only if they risk their life to save another.
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posted on
03/11/2015 5:46:50 PM PDT
by
ROCKLOBSTER
(Celebrate "Republicans Freed the Slaves Month")
To: Blue Ink
FYI most cops and firefighters are military veterans and or in the National Guard or Reserves.
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posted on
03/11/2015 6:01:34 PM PDT
by
2CAVTrooper
(Scouts Out!)
To: ROCKLOBSTER
Since cops and firefighters hardly ever die on the job (and if you argue otherwise, you’re arguing with Math), how are they “risking their lives” anymore then I am when I drive the freeway to work?
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posted on
03/11/2015 6:55:11 PM PDT
by
Blue Ink
To: 2CAVTrooper
Please cite your source. They’re not in Los Angeles, one of the biggest cities in America. And even if it were true, how does that translate to “respect” for the job of firefighter?
Veterans get preferential hiring at our DMV (as well they should). That doesn’t mean I have to “respect” DMV clerks. Make me laugh. I respect the VETERAN, not the job he has now, whether it’s firefighter or DMV clerk.
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posted on
03/11/2015 6:59:17 PM PDT
by
Blue Ink
To: Blue Ink
Since cops and firefighters hardly ever die on the job (and if you argue otherwise, youre arguing with Math), how are they risking their lives Probably because they are good at what they do. Everytime they do a traffic stop they may well encounter a crazed drug freak who could try to kill them....they have no idea.
anymore then I am when I drive the freeway to work?
Whose life are you protecting when you do that?
Unlike you, a fireman would run INTO a burning building...to save your noobie @$$.
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posted on
03/11/2015 7:31:14 PM PDT
by
ROCKLOBSTER
(Celebrate "Republicans Freed the Slaves Month")
To: Blue Ink
Blah blah blah blah blah blah....
Whatever ingrate
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posted on
03/11/2015 8:35:31 PM PDT
by
2CAVTrooper
(Scouts Out!)
To: Blue Ink; ROCKLOBSTER; 2CAVTrooper
Im talking about career civil service workers, most of whom never served...
You have some facts to back your crap up with?
Only SOLDIERS command that respect. And firefighters arent soldiers.
NONSENSE! You don't know what you are talking about!
Where I live, Los Angeles, the vast majority of firefighters and cops are not veterans.
One more time, you have some facts to back your crap up with?
Puh-leeze. Google most dangerous jobs in the United States. Cops and firefighters arent even in the top twenty.
Really?
25 Most Dangerous Jobs in AmericaSo your heroes are street prostitutes, narcotics dealers & suicide bombers?
Giving back is a value all of our personnel uphold through their daily work, but in special cases this virtue is twofold. In light of Veterans Day coming up on November 11, our Department would like to show appreciation for those who serve our local communities daily through the Fire Department and our country through their tireless work as members of the U.S. military.
Both careers have allowed me to serve my community, whether on a local, state, national or worldwide level. It has allowed me to give back for all the blessings I have been provided throughout my life, says Fire Captain Tony Durán, HazMat coordinator at Fire Station 1. Duran, who retired from the Air Force in 1997 with 23 years of active duty service as a Chief Master Sergeant, the highest rank attainable by an enlisted member, has continued his military service since 2006 as a member of the California State Military Reserve, Air Wing.
Although Duran admits that fulfilling both service roles does present challenges, the moral benefit of protecting and serving his community in any capacity outweighs those drawbacks. Many of our public safety responders share the rewarding experience of serving their country and their community.
Ocean Lifeguard Michael S. Gavola, who has been in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves for over three years. He was activated and deployed for one of those years in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He agrees that the dual responsibility can be overwhelming at times but also motivating.
Being able to make an impact in my local community daily and defending my country is the most rewarding, says Gavola.
In honor of all the men and women who serve or have served in the branches of our U.S. military, our Department would like to formally recognize those individuals within our own organization who have gone above and beyond to ensure the safety of their community and country.
Thank you for your superior service and commitment, Fire Captain Antonio E. Duran, Fire Captain Richard D. Mullen, Fire Captain Raymond L. Perez, Ocean Lifeguard Steven Acosta, Ocean Lifeguard Daniel Behrens, Ocean Lifeguard Scott T. Bender, Ocean Lifeguard Keith J. Benzer, Ocean Lifeguard Agustino Camello, Ocean Lifeguard Jim A. Darling, Ocean Lifeguard Don Elezar Garcia, Ocean Lifeguard Michael Gavola, Ocean Lifeguard Jordan Brett, Ocean Lifeguard John McGuire, Ocean Lifeguard Benjamin Miller, Ocean Lifeguard Damian Minicucci, Ocean Lifeguard Matthew F. Mohagen, Ocean Lifeguard Richard D. Neitz, Ocean Lifeguard Carlos Pena, Ocean Lifeguard Robb Raffaelli, Ocean Lifeguard Malcom A. Reid, Ocean Lifeguard Andres Sandoval, Ocean Lifeguard Benjamin Vail, Truck Driver Roderick D. Baker, Fire Fighter Andrei Mostovoj, Fire Fighter George H. Navarro, Jr., Fire Fighter Raul J. Salazar, Fire Fighter Jonathan B. Sleigh, Fire Fighter Thomas M. Thompson, Fire Fighter Josh DeJournett, Fire Fighter Rafael A. Ortiz, Fire Fighter Jason Siemen, Fire Fighter Scott A. Smith, Fire Fighter Robert Torres, Fire Fighter Glenn A. Wright, Fire Fighter Joel Cruz, Fire Fighter Michael Keeney, Fire Fighter Frank Loaiza, Fire Fighter Aaron Morris, Fire Fighter Clint A. Mosley, Fire Fighter Alejandro V. Palomino, Fire Fighter Eric S. Taylor, Fire Fighter Adam M. Vanhaaster, and Fire Fighter Specialist Mark A. Brown.
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posted on
03/11/2015 11:58:12 PM PDT
by
Brown Deer
(Pray for 0bama. Psalm 109:8)
To: 2CAVTrooper
I’m supposed to be “grateful” because firefighters say so?
Because their union is so powerful, they literally buy every single elected politician in Los Angeles? And tell the pols, and the public, exactly how high their raises are going to be every year?
And no, we’re not going to be permitted to go to the free market and see if we can get incoming recruits to do the job for 70,000 a year instead of 200,000! The free market has NO PLACE in closed shop union hiring!
And if we keep talking like that, they’re going to go on TV and threaten public safety. And cry indignantly about 9/11.
You know who doesn’t behave like that? Soldiers.
Yeah, I’m so, so grateful to those heroes in the fire department. Doing the work no one else will do for $200,000 grand...
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posted on
03/12/2015 10:04:49 AM PDT
by
Blue Ink
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