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BRIGGS
Posts: 53275 Alba Posts: 7 Joined: 7/30/2002 Member: #303 |
![]() nixluva wrote:Just so we're clear why there are protests many times with these Police Shootings, it's not just one incident that gets people this angry and fired up. One thing that really angers people is that there's a huge difference in how Police deal with a White person with a gun verses a Black Person with or without a gun!!! nixluva you forgot to mention that white people are killed more than twice as much by police than any other race. RIP Crushalot😞
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holfresh
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![]() Nobody is safe..
White House staffer's email hacked revealing secret service plans, Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton's private schedules, secret service plans, and even Michelle Obama's PASSPORT |
GustavBahler
Posts: 42805 Alba Posts: 15 Joined: 7/12/2010 Member: #3186 |
![]() BRIGGS wrote:You wonder why police are scared of AA? Briggs, while this isnt definitive evidence, its been my experience over many years that black people get mistreated by cops a lot more on average than white people because Ive seen it many times. Wether it was in NYC or in the South. Obviously this only one man's opinion, but Ive seen too many instances where some cops acted more like they were part of an occupying army. I have no idea what this investigation will determine, if its accurate, really havent seen enough of the footage. I do know that African Americans are being gunned down in cold blood regularly. It doesnt matter if black on black violence is also a problem, they both must be addressed in their own way. These are govt employees, who are paid to protect and serve. Imagine if you watched your ethnic group being gunned downed regularly on television or the Internet with few repercusssions? If you're honest with yourself I believe you will admit that it would get to you big time. Not all forms of protest are constructive, but that shouldn't be used to negate the legitimate issues black people are facing when it comes to their relationship with the police. Ive seen plenty of white police officers who treat African Americans with respect, its about who you hire, how rigorous the screening process is (which in too many places is almost non existent) and how proactive the local govt is about keeping police officers who are prone to violence off the force. |
holfresh
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![]() Trump Trade Plan Could Push U.S. into Recession, Study Says
Imposing stiff tariffs on China and Mexico could cost 5 million U.S. jobs, Peterson Institute says ![]() By Bob Davis WASHINGTON—Imposing stiff tariffs on China and Mexico, as Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has proposed, could push the U.S. into recession and cost 5 million U.S. jobs, according to a study by the Peterson Institute for International Economics. The Peterson Institute, a Washington, D.C., think tank that favors free trade, ran three computer simulations of the economic impact of placing 45% tariffs on Chinese goods and 35% tariffs on Mexico’s. Under the most dire outcome, China and Mexico would retaliate with tariffs on U.S. goods and services, U.S. exports and imports would shrink, import prices would rise, stock prices would tumble and investment would plunge, resulting in recession within three years. The Peterson study looks at the impact down to the county level, finding that Los Angeles County and Chicago’s Cook County would lose the most jobs. Three counties in New York City—Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan—would also be especially battered. Among the states, Washington state would suffer the largest percentage job decline, followed by Massachusetts and California. Hillary Clinton’s trade policies would also be costly—though far less so than Mr. Trump’s—the Peterson study said. She would block the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade pact negotiated among a dozen Pacific rim nations, including the U.S., Japan and Vietnam, which she had touted as secretary of state. Mr. Trump also opposes the TPP, as do many congressional candidates in this year’s election. President Barack Obama has made the trade deal, which Peterson estimates could boost the U.S. economy by as much as $130 billion, a priority and wants Congress to pass it in a legislative session after election day. Critics of TPP say it would undermine many U.S. jobs. The Peterson study says the pact’s benefits would go mainly to skilled workers, adding to income inequality. ”While Clinton’s stated trade policy would be harmful, Trump’s state trade policy would be horribly destructive,” wrote Adam Posen, Peterson’s president. Peterson Institute economists will discuss the study at a lunch on Sept. 22. Dan DiMicco, a Trump policy adviser and former chief executive of Nucor Steel, dismissed the report as “propaganda” which starts from an “hysterical premise, weaves a false narrative and arrives at a preposterous conclusion.” He said President Ronald Reagan imposed tariffs on Japanese goods and didn’t cause a trade war; rather that pressured Japan into revaluing its currency. The Clinton campaign declined to comment on the Peterson study and cited a previous statement by Mrs. Clinton: “I will stop any trade deal that kills jobs or holds down wages—including the Trans-Pacific Partnership.” Figuring out Donald Trump’s trade policy isn’t simple. He has repeatedly called for imposing high tariffs on China and Mexico, including on Sept. 15, when he said he would hit cars made by Ford Motor Co. in Mexico with 35% tariffs. Mr. Trump said he is trying to make sure Ford doesn’t move more car production to Mexico. Mr. Trump’s formal policy speeches on trade don’t include the specific tariff proposals. Rather, he threatens to pull out of the North American Free Trade Agreement with Mexico and Canada and to levy unspecified tariffs on China for allegedly manipulating its currency to support Chinese exporters. Where the candidates’ statements vary over time, “we have relied on what views they return to and what their official campaign websites and documents state,” wrote Mr. Posen. Peter Navarro, another Trump adviser who is an economist at University of California at Irvine, said the tariffs would never be imposed because China and Mexico would revamp their trade positions in talks with a Trump administration first for fear of losing access to the U.S. market. “The whole point of Trump’s trade policy is use the leverage of the U.S.” to get other nations to change their trade policies. The Peterson study looks at two other possible responses to huge tariff increase, short of a full trade war. In one, China and Mexico don’t retaliate fully with high tariffs on U.S. goods and services. Instead, they act more selectively. China could bar its state-owned firms from buying U.S. products, sell off—or threaten to sell off—the more than $1 trillion in U.S. treasury securities it owns, and no longer buy U.S. agricultural goods, particularly soybeans, among other possibilities. Even that more limited retaliation would hurt the U.S., the Peterson study says. Boeing Co. and its suppliers would be battered by the loss of aircraft sales, the study says, resulting in the loss of 179,000 U.S. jobs. Reduced soybean sales would hit farming areas in Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee and Arkansas. A third possibility is that a Trump administration quickly backs down after the start of a trade war after one year because of the domestic outcry. The study calls Chinese factory production of iPhones China’s “secret weapon in retaliation.” Cutting off supplies to Apple Inc. would sharply limit iPhone production, empty retail shelves, send iPhone prices skyward and, presumably, prompt a computer backlash The economic impact from what the Peterson analysts call an “aborted trade war” would still be significant. Domestic employment would fall by 1.3 million jobs, the study estimates. “The real risk, however, is that the initial Trump administration moves could set off an escalatory cycle of retaliation that could prove difficult or impossible to wind down once set in train,” the study says. Write to Bob Davis at bob.davis@wsj.com |
callmened
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![]() as a black man, I'm all about upgrading/fixing the police training
- of course I believe the majority the of cops are good people who want to do good service - like in any field, there's a minority who are just racist against blacks - I think what happens (and im not there) is that policemen get nervous and make mistakes - (HUGE BENEFIT of DOUBT here) - what concerns and quite honestly SCARES me is that these mistakes end up in deaths - I think for most people - when they hear sirens - its more like an "inconvenience" for a traffic ticket or something. now I fear for my LIFE. that's not cool - thru out my life I've been pulled over and profiled for various things - I usually treat it with a sarcastic grin or response. now I fear for my LIFE I don't know the solutions. all I tell my nephews and young black people is to DO WHAT THE POLICE SAY. be extra careful and don't talk back - they can literally kill you Knicks should be improved: win about 40 games and maybe sneak into the playoffs. Melo, Rose and even Noah will have some nice moments however this team should be about PORZINGUS. the sooner they make him the primary player, the better
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BRIGGS
Posts: 53275 Alba Posts: 7 Joined: 7/30/2002 Member: #303 |
![]() newyorknewyork wrote:BRIGGS wrote:nixluva wrote:BRIGGS wrote:nixluva wrote:BRIGGS wrote:Where is Obama tonight when we need him? Making speeches for Hillary? Newyork this is what the female police officer said. "Shelby believed that when Crutcher attempted to reach into the car, he was retrieving a weapon, Wood said. In her interview with homicide detectives, she said, "I was never so scared in my life as in that moment right then," according to Wood. Go check back in anothjer post about 4 months ago. I said this police stuff is "fear based". I do not believe for one second this lasy left her house this morning intentionally wanting to kill anyone. This man was UI not following direct police officers and walking to his car. The shooting was fear based--she became fearful. Im sure in her heart she didnt want to do what she did--is Trump right did she choke? maybe she did--maybe she wasnt fit for the job. But lets change positions with her--the guy was under the influence kept sticking hisn hand into his pocket and walking away from her when she simply said stop--and said it more than 10 times. Im not condoning this--somoene died but just like Michael Brown who threatened to kick the **** out of a store owner while robbing him and then going after a police officers gun--these people have a hand in their own deaths. and FEAR from the police and you can hear it--FEAR is a HUGE factor. I dont think the majority of cops dislike any creed--but I DO believe they are for the most part SCARED and afraid of AA-- RIP Crushalot😞
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holfresh
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![]() BRIGGS wrote:newyorknewyork wrote:BRIGGS wrote:nixluva wrote:BRIGGS wrote:nixluva wrote:BRIGGS wrote:Where is Obama tonight when we need him? Making speeches for Hillary? The car window was closed... |
GustavBahler
Posts: 42805 Alba Posts: 15 Joined: 7/12/2010 Member: #3186 |
![]() BRIGGS wrote:newyorknewyork wrote:BRIGGS wrote:nixluva wrote:BRIGGS wrote:nixluva wrote:BRIGGS wrote:Where is Obama tonight when we need him? Making speeches for Hillary? Any cop who is scared of black people has no business being a cop, plain and simple. If seeing a black person sends a cop into a panic, makes him trigger happy, why the F would you want them to be a cop? |
holfresh
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![]() How Trump’s foreign dealings could pose conflicts of interest..
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BRIGGS
Posts: 53275 Alba Posts: 7 Joined: 7/30/2002 Member: #303 |
![]() holfresh wrote:BRIGGS wrote:newyorknewyork wrote:BRIGGS wrote:nixluva wrote:BRIGGS wrote:nixluva wrote:BRIGGS wrote:Where is Obama tonight when we need him? Making speeches for Hillary? Change places with her--Im sure you wouldve been jolly. She is under fight or flight--she fears for her own life. This guy shouldve stopped--not a good idea to make a cop say stop 10 times. Risky business. RIP Crushalot😞
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DrAlphaeus
Posts: 23751 Alba Posts: 10 Joined: 12/19/2007 Member: #1781 |
![]() BRIGGS wrote:holfresh wrote:BRIGGS wrote:newyorknewyork wrote:BRIGGS wrote:nixluva wrote:BRIGGS wrote:nixluva wrote:BRIGGS wrote:Where is Obama tonight when we need him? Making speeches for Hillary? Oh well, another nigger dead. They sure do love killing themselves and destroying their communities, why shed a tear for this guy, right? Poor cops. Sorry we scare them so bad. Baba Booey 2016 — "It's Silly Season"
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BRIGGS
Posts: 53275 Alba Posts: 7 Joined: 7/30/2002 Member: #303 |
![]() DrAlphaeus wrote:BRIGGS wrote:holfresh wrote:BRIGGS wrote:newyorknewyork wrote:BRIGGS wrote:nixluva wrote:BRIGGS wrote:nixluva wrote:BRIGGS wrote:Where is Obama tonight when we need him? Making speeches for Hillary? Easy answer--its easier to say woahs with me rather than looking for an answer to solve a serious issue. RIP Crushalot😞
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BRIGGS
Posts: 53275 Alba Posts: 7 Joined: 7/30/2002 Member: #303 |
![]() If thats the answer you want to make--how do people have serious discourse over a serious problem? Thats a cop out.
RIP Crushalot😞
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DrAlphaeus
Posts: 23751 Alba Posts: 10 Joined: 12/19/2007 Member: #1781 |
![]() BRIGGS wrote:DrAlphaeus wrote:BRIGGS wrote:holfresh wrote:BRIGGS wrote:newyorknewyork wrote:BRIGGS wrote:nixluva wrote:BRIGGS wrote:nixluva wrote:BRIGGS wrote:Where is Obama tonight when we need him? Making speeches for Hillary? And your answer is get your **** together black people, I have little sympathy for you. Oh and vote Trump. So all the words and explanations and discussions we have here just go round and round so you can say the same thing and I can concede this point and that point to try to find common ground we will never find. Baba Booey 2016 — "It's Silly Season"
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meloshouldgo
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![]() BRIGGS wrote:holfresh wrote:BRIGGS wrote:newyorknewyork wrote:BRIGGS wrote:nixluva wrote:BRIGGS wrote:nixluva wrote:BRIGGS wrote:Where is Obama tonight when we need him? Making speeches for Hillary? Why was it fight or flight? Who was threatening her? The man was alone she had backup. Exactly where was the threat? So people can't move when confronted by the police? Is this a new fukking standard? You want us to switch positions with her. Have you tried switching positions with him? Would you have stopped if you thought you were going to be shot no matter what? I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only try to make them think - Socrates
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DrAlphaeus
Posts: 23751 Alba Posts: 10 Joined: 12/19/2007 Member: #1781 |
![]() BRIGGS wrote:If thats the answer you want to make--how do people have serious discourse over a serious problem? Thats a cop out. Yea real serious discourse. Obama has done nothing and black folks need to stop bitching. In a thread that is basically you bitching about black people not wanting to kiss Trump's ring. What is the point, really. Baba Booey 2016 — "It's Silly Season"
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BRIGGS
Posts: 53275 Alba Posts: 7 Joined: 7/30/2002 Member: #303 |
![]() DrAlphaeus wrote:BRIGGS wrote:DrAlphaeus wrote:BRIGGS wrote:holfresh wrote:BRIGGS wrote:newyorknewyork wrote:BRIGGS wrote:nixluva wrote:BRIGGS wrote:nixluva wrote:BRIGGS wrote:Where is Obama tonight when we need him? Making speeches for Hillary? Oh wow--weak hand--ok give up my man. Nothing can be solved. RIP Crushalot😞
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DrAlphaeus
Posts: 23751 Alba Posts: 10 Joined: 12/19/2007 Member: #1781 |
![]() BRIGGS wrote:DrAlphaeus wrote:BRIGGS wrote:DrAlphaeus wrote:BRIGGS wrote:holfresh wrote:BRIGGS wrote:newyorknewyork wrote:BRIGGS wrote:nixluva wrote:BRIGGS wrote:nixluva wrote:BRIGGS wrote:Where is Obama tonight when we need him? Making speeches for Hillary? Maybe it can be solved, but it sure won't be by this thread. I'm embarrased I've wasted this much time of my precious life on the likes of this dribble you claim is serious discourse. Just throw up a link of black people killing each other every day, because a robbery gone wrong via a dating website is exactly why cops shoot us. Baba Booey 2016 — "It's Silly Season"
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