Officer Crowley, Stimulus Funding Machine?
Vice President Biden, Attorney General Holder Announce Recovery Act Funding to Support Law Enforcement
Recovery Act Funds to Add Police Officers to the Streets; Build Safer Communities
Vice President Joe Biden and Attorney General Eric Holder today announced $1 billion in grants to fund the hiring and rehiring of law enforcement officers all across the country under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The grants will be awarded to 1,046 law enforcement agencies from all 50 states and will provide 100 percent of the approved salary and benefits for 4,699 officers for three years. Police departments receiving the grants will then be required to retain the grant-funded positions for a fourth year.
Sure, the Fraternal Order of Police endorsed McCain for President, but with Obama’s recent P.R. disaster with the police (and much of America for that matter), it might not be too early to start using taxpayer money to try and buy not only forgiveness, but also a 2012 endorsement.
But on the downside for Obama, this could be viewed by community activist types as a billion dollars being pumped into the effort to unjustly arrest minorities — even those who are half-Irish (as an Irishman myself, I take offense that Obama played on the stereotype by using alcohol to lure Gates and Crowley to the White House).
Historically unreliable sources tell me that a full $12 million of this police stimulus announced by Biden may go toward financing the addition of a new Miranda right: The right to meet your arresting officer’s momma outside.
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What’s worse than believing the stereotype????
Living the stereotype
I used to be a cop. Unbeleivable what Obabble said without any data or facts.
Would it be racial of me to call this Gates guy uppity?
I’m an Irishman AND an ex-sailor, and there still isn’t enough booze in the world to get me to support this president.
I was wondering when in the hell someone was going to writer something about this. From the media coverage today, you’d have thought this was the fulfillment of a longstanding campaign promise from Obama.
Obama should be ridiculed for this move. With money in hand, each recipient department should turn and say, “Thanks, a**hole.”
This was an excellent line:
Everything’s racial. EVERYTHING!!!
Is Crowley seriously going to do beers with these two schmucks?
WHY????? He owes them nothing. I hope he stands them up. Let them fester in their Colt 45s.
The union force is strong!
Michigan – losing people hand over fist, but the thought of downsizing the ranks of the state troopers is polarizing.
Who will give all those people fleeing the devastation speeding tickets on the way out?
As fun as it would be to think about how nervous Obama would be in the presence of an open forearm, I’ll bet the Secret Service won’t let Crowley wear his weapon. That’s the reason he should back out.
Uhhh, firearm. Darn it.
This whole controversy has nothing to do with racism.
My better half works at a university credit union. The biggest a**holes she has to deal with are the professors. And the longer they have been tenured, the worse they are.
They treat everyone like they are divas (divos); they are condescending and demanding; some of the worst check kiters are professors. They are like little spoiled brats.
and next week a firefighter will get into an altercation with Lamont (the human libtard) Hill so they can get recovery money also.
Are you implying that the Obama administration is going to pay them off to get back in their good graces? Oh say it isn’t so. /sarc
I think it’s a mistake for Crowley to go to the White House. It will be spun to the officer’s detriment, I’m afraid.
How do you think us veterans feel after being called ‘Terrorists’ by this jerk?
So am I. But, I would drink a river and wrestle a Banshee to celebrate this president’s sudden departure from MY country, permanently. And take the dog with you.
Shameless hustler thugs. Good for the police; still, a shameful display of a**-kissing. Every day, another reason to wonder when the country is going to wake up!
You mean his wife, prendad?
Bribing the police. Oh that’s smart.
It is amusing watching when people who have been protected by the press, react after getting exposed for what kind of people they really are.
My history is pretty well known to regulars here. That said, it would be a huge mistake for Sgt. Crowley to go to the Peoples House to rub shoulders with this clown Gates – not to mention the pretender. Both Gates and Zero are trying to make this go away, and it should not. They were wrong at the time of the incident, they both lied after the fact to make themselves look better (less racist?), and Sgt. Crowley did absolutely nothing wrong that he should try to atone for. If Sgt. Crowley is an OathKeeper (I would hope so) – he wouldn’t think of going anywhere near the most anti-Constitution President ever.
The funding announced will most likely be refused for the same reason a lot of the old LEAA money was – after the first 3 years worth of money runs out THEY will have to pick up the entire tab – which do to seniority will cost more than the previous 3 years combined. Some will take it, sure – smaller departments probably – but I doubt the majority will.
argh … DUE to seniority, dammit!
Sir, I salute you!
Officers serving in departments receiving these grants, will be instructed in the Neo-science of black race sensitivities, and cautioned that any violation of said sensitivity training parameters may affect future departmental grant funding.
Officers accused of insensitivity will be labeled as “stupid honkey,” fired, and then sued, in a timely fashion for racism. NOTE: Lawsuit documents will not be available for reading until the time of the trial. Any attempt by defendant, or lawyer to obtain or request said documents will result in default, and an additional punitive damages to be paid to plaintiff, of not less than One Million dollars.
In order to avoid any court action, officers may generously contribute to the “Elect Obama 2012″ campaign. Of course, monetary donations are preferred, but volunteering time for community organizing will also be considered.
Final determination will be at the sole discretion of the
Law Offices of Obama, Emmanuel, & Jarrett
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue,
West Wing – Back Room,
Washington D.C.
Why Sgt Crowley accepted this invitation to meet these two Black Nationalist/raciaist I can not fathom unless his department put pressure on him. Perhaps we were raised differently but if someone calls me a dirty name or calls me stupid I would NOT meet with them–I can well afford to buy my own six pack.
The Recovery Act Funding to Support Law Enforcement may well buy the support of police chiefs, mayors and governors but it is still no reason to crawl like a whipped dog begging for a bone from two men who insult you. Thirty pieces of silver is a poor price for your soul.
The DOG is a natural born American; the “O”wner, eh, probably not.
WAIT! Let’s make the DOG President! At least everyone will get free ScoobieSnacks ™!
I’ll vote for the dog. I like dogs. I don’t like Obamas.
I”ve said before that Crowley should tell Obama to KMA,I would.But I think I read somewhere that Crowley is an Obama supporter.Crowley will definately come out of this looking like a puppy that just got smacked with a newspaper.
Well, it’s another PR win for Obama “The Great Conciliator”, with the MSM spin being that if The Bama can get a closet redneck “Joe The Cop” to lap up to him with “teachable” (historical) contrition, why can’t Republicans just get along with this uber-reasonable and compassionate man?
James Greenidge
Queens NY
Me too!
I hope Crowley brings a hidden recorder with him. . .two against one is not good odds.
As with all stimulus money going out, it will have strings attached, and given that Sotomayor is on the way in, this can only mean that there will be more affirmative action officers being hired, trained and tested by the new directive to meet the stimulus eligibility requirements.
Anybody want to wager on this?
One of the funniest typo’s I’ve read in awhile … LOL
FYI, agreed!
Nope. The money for the various Police Departments has been in the pipeline for a while. No one is being bought.
“. . . new Miranda right: The right to meet your arresting officer’s momma outside.”
OK, a touch of humor. How about this?
Since you have identified yourself as Irish, I hope you are here legally. Otherwise, you should be deported.
Have to add some “counselors” with police powers to drag boomers in for “end of life” meetings, too. After the “good riddance to geezers” health act is passed.
Su-prise, su-prise, su-prise!
Wonders of wonders, just when our police and fire fighters are looking at 8 day furlows, we get more officers. The heavens opened, and Odumbo spoke – sobeit!
Misscheryl:
I think it’s more like Thus Spake Zarathustra…er, Obama.
I get them mixed up.
Well said, to the point!
My first thought after reading Doug’s post was that this may be why so little of the stimulus money has been distributed. Maybe they are waiting for these kinds of opportunities (mistakes by the administration) to buy their way back into the “good graces” of the people/groups they’ve harmed.
Timing is everything.
Seriously Doug, offended by Obama “luring” Crowley and Gates to the White House with beer? You’re being sarcastic, right?
Good point Gladz, he’ll need some of the money for his personal “projects” when the “needs” arise.
By the way, Druge reports because “The One’s” poll numbers are tanking, he’s pulling out the old tired trick of blaming Bush. Creative, he isn’t.
I’d wager that “Odumbo” can spell “furlough” correctly.
bigterpfan, apparently, neither can I.
bigterpfan - the point of this thread is not how well I or anyone else can type or spell. Good for you that you are much better at it than I. The point is that Obama is a crook and is destroying this country and I won’t let people like you stop me from voicing my beliefs.
I have no intent to try and stop you. Have at it. I enjoy reading your posts and I enjoy this website. I merely find it strange that you feel confident enough to call the President dumb while at the same time incorrectly spelling a simple word.
bigterpfan – being dumb has nothing to do with how a person spells or their typing skills. If I wanted to check every word I typed I am perfectly capable of doing so. I do not have the time nor the inclination – it’s just not a big deal to me if I type a word incorrectly. It has nothing to do with my I.Q. – promise! But thanks for the opportunity to allow me to explain why I have misspelled words at times. I’m certainly not afraid to spell a word wrong.
by the way bigterpfan – I am confident but not in my abilities or in yours. My God will defend me, He knows my weakness and loves me still. Life is good!
Fair enough, misscheryl. All points you can make without calling the President, who seems to have gotten pretty far in life (whether you agree with him or not), cute names like Odumbo.
bigterpfan – I will no longer use the specific name of Odumbo – all others though, are fair game
Your call. As I said I enjoy your posts, this site and while I probably should post more than I do, I usually find I really have nothing of value to say or add to the discussion.
bigterpfan:
I kind of thought that the Odumbo moniker was more a reference to Li’l bHo’s ears than to his intellect – although given the evidence he’s presented so far, I’d wager the moniker fits either way.
Sorry, Doug, but there have been so many stereotypes in the last few days my head is spinning like a Scotsman that’s so drunk he paid for an Englishman’s pint in Culloden.
Wouldn’t it be nice….
After having their beers (they have a frank discussion about the Harvard incident, white on black racist history, and how Sgt. Crowley was S-O-O-O very wrong in his “over-reaction” to a commonplace black verbal outrage,) Obama holds a brief outdoor press briefing.
He tells the media that everything got “straightened out,” then allows Gates to make a brief, unapologetic statement, and hands the microphone to Sgt. Crowley.
The Sgt. commences to lambaste the President for getting involved in the first place, and continued to be involved ONLY because the professor was a personal friend.
He continues, saying that this incident is indicative of what’s wrong with race relations in America, when perennially angry Afro-Americans can repeatedly assault white police officers with chants of “racist” and are then not held to account for their remarks, but are instead, enshrouded with the “victim” label.
The White House Press Corps stand there stunned, with their mouths agape at the officer’s tirade…
The perfect bully-pulpit ambush!
Hey, all you pikers!
We’re doing a marathon on the thread for “Don’t Taze Me Bro’” on previous entry page.
Trying to hit 3,000 messages in a thread.
You have nothing better to do, right? LOL
Will there be an update to address Lucia Whalen’s press conference where she stated what actually happened, and the 911 call supports, her contention that Officer Crowley’s police report is in question?
And, I said it before and will say it again. Lucia Whalen should be invited to the WH, too.
Odumbo
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Odumbo
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See, I kan spel (say, what are those little red lines undir those words….?)
That made me laugh out loud–and now I have the images of the rubber forearms for sale in the windows of the shops in Amsterdam….don’t ask.