June 2022 Current Events: Everything Sucks

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A.o.D.: Jan 15, 2006

Soul Dentist posted:

The only solution is to get rid of the Supreme Court and have a general election for "Court President"

Then abolish the Senate and House and elect a "President of Congress". Each President picks a cabinet and veep.

Thus is born the Triumvirate. As we all know a tripod is the most stable structure, and each office will be held to the same term limits and recall. Each branch lives and works in their President's favorite Smithsonian museum, meeting as a Triumvirate monthly in the reflecting pool under the Washington Monument.

Everything else is as normal, except there's a top age limit of 50 to be elected, and restaurant service is mandatory like the IDF. Also the FDA's resolution that a hotdog is a type of sandwich is added as an amendment to the constitution.

Yeah and a quarter pounder with cheese, thanks

your error is that a hot dog is a type of taco, not a sandwich.

# ? Jun 24, 2022 00:34

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# ? Jun 9, 2024 03:10

1001 Arabian dicks: Sep 16, 2013; EVE ONLINE IS MY ENTIRE PERSONALITY BECAUSE IM A FRIENDLESS SEMILITERATE LOSER WHO WILL PEDANTICALLY DEMAND PROOF FOR BASIC THINGS LIKE GRAVITY OR THE EXISTENCE OF SELF. ASK ME ABOUT CHEATING AT TARKOV BECAUSE, WELL, SEE ABOVE

BIG HEADLINE posted:

SCOTUS

scrotus lol

# ? Jun 24, 2022 00:38

Soul Dentist: Mar 17, 2009

A.o.D. posted:

your error is that a hot dog is a type of taco, not a sandwich.

If a sandwich is a parallelogram then a hot dog is a square and a taco is a rhombus. Bing bong

# ? Jun 24, 2022 00:43

Comrade Blyatlov: Aug 4, 2007; should have picked four fingers

A.o.D. posted:

your error is that a hot dog is a type of taco, not a sandwich.

They are both delicious though and now I want both hotdogs and tacos

# ? Jun 24, 2022 00:44

Bored As Fuck: Jan 1, 2006; Fun Shoe

I saw a man eat a 1lb hot dog today.

My taste buds were jealous but my bowels were happy I passed.

# ? Jun 24, 2022 00:54

AreWeDrunkYet: Jul 8, 2006; Can't post for 6 days!

Bored As gently caress posted:

It's a completely haphazard way. Fed LEOs get fed funding.

State Troopers / State LEOs are paid through the state budget.

County Sheriff Offices or County PDs are paid through the county.

City or municipal PDs are paid through the city or towns. However, they sometimes get funding from county if they take over jurisdiction from county PDs.

State, county, and municipal can also all get federal grants for specific things like equipment upgrades (radios, computers, body armor) or for specific tasks (like assigning a guy to a state or region counterdrug task force). There's also federal funding through the national guard that trains state and local cops in counterdrug stuff, with training in everything from more thorough traffic stops, drug identification, online dark web investigations, TECC, to video / audio surveillance to high risk warrants and more.

State and local agencies can also get ex military gear for free. This includes ridiculous poo poo like MRAPs and APCs, to rifles and shotguns for patrol cars. The state and local PDs have to spend a shitload of money on maintaining those vehicles, though, so it's almost always better and more cost effective for an agency to buy an armored Bear Cat armored vehicle rather than accept a feee MRAP they have no clue how to maintain.

It's a haphazard system and states each have their own training councils that set up standards for all police agencies within that state. One states standards might be way more thorough and more training required than another state.

There were 13,947 separate law enforcement agents with at least one full time cop in the US as of 2018. This was down significantly from 17,398 in 2012.

This is absolutely insane.

https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2018/crime-in-the-u.s.-2018/topic-pages/police-employee-data
https://bjs.ojp.gov/content/pub/pdf/nsleed.pdf

# ? Jun 24, 2022 00:55

1001 Arabian dicks: Sep 16, 2013; EVE ONLINE IS MY ENTIRE PERSONALITY BECAUSE IM A FRIENDLESS SEMILITERATE LOSER WHO WILL PEDANTICALLY DEMAND PROOF FOR BASIC THINGS LIKE GRAVITY OR THE EXISTENCE OF SELF. ASK ME ABOUT CHEATING AT TARKOV BECAUSE, WELL, SEE ABOVE

AreWeDrunkYet posted:

There were 13,947 separate law enforcement agents with at least one full time cop in the US as of 2018. This was down significantly from 17,398 in 2012.

This is absolutely insane.

https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2018/crime-in-the-u.s.-2018/topic-pages/police-employee-data
https://bjs.ojp.gov/content/pub/pdf/nsleed.pdf

This doesn't necessarily matter, the number of police departments doesn't have to correlate with the number of police officers, nor do the former or latter have to correlate with the level of services provided.

# ? Jun 24, 2022 01:01

AreWeDrunkYet: Jul 8, 2006; Can't post for 6 days!

1001 Arabian dicks posted:

This doesn't necessarily matter, the number of police departments doesn't have to correlate with the number of police officers, nor do the former or latter have to correlate with the level of services provided.

There's a level of overhead that's duplicated in every department so it's generally less efficient, it creates bunch of overlapping jurisdictions that make navigating the criminal justice system more complicated, and having all of those small departments makes oversight especially difficult which just encourages more corruption.

# ? Jun 24, 2022 01:08

maffew buildings: Apr 29, 2009; too dumb to be probated; not too dumb to be autobanned

1001 Arabian dicks posted:

scrotus lol

loving FINALLY someone here is talking sense goddamn

# ? Jun 24, 2022 01:10

facialimpediment: Feb 11, 2005; as the world turns

suckpreme court

also I do enjoy when the littlest inconveniences hit people that probably won't actually see consequences, like the FBI showing up at your door and saying NO YOU CAN'T PUT ON PANTS

https://twitter.com/alex_mallin/status/1540132896266231809

# ? Jun 24, 2022 01:53

Comrade Blyatlov: Aug 4, 2007; should have picked four fingers

facialimpediment posted:

suckpreme court

also I do enjoy when the littlest inconveniences hit people that probably won't actually see consequences, like the FBI showing up at your door and saying NO YOU CAN'T PUT ON PANTS

https://twitter.com/alex_mallin/status/1540132896266231809

Lmao that rules

# ? Jun 24, 2022 01:58

Bored As Fuck: Jan 1, 2006; Fun Shoe

AreWeDrunkYet posted:

There were 13,947 separate law enforcement agents with at least one full time cop in the US as of 2018. This was down significantly from 17,398 in 2012.

This is absolutely insane.

https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2018/crime-in-the-u.s.-2018/topic-pages/police-employee-data
https://bjs.ojp.gov/content/pub/pdf/nsleed.pdf

Keep in mind there's probably thousands of podunk agencies with a chief, 1 Sergeant, and 10 or fewer officers.

But yeah that's a LOT.

# ? Jun 24, 2022 02:00

BIG HEADLINE: Jun 13, 2006; "Stand back, Ottawan ruffian, or face my lumens!"

facialimpediment posted:

suckpreme court

also I do enjoy when the littlest inconveniences hit people that probably won't actually see consequences, like the FBI showing up at your door and saying NO YOU CAN'T PUT ON PANTS

https://twitter.com/alex_mallin/status/1540132896266231809

Were January 6th run by competent people I'd expect this guy to have long since destroyed all evidence, but I'm betting that not only did they find a stuffed-to-the-brim pink Trapper Keeper with a "MY CRIMES" label on it, he probably has tapes.

# ? Jun 24, 2022 02:41

Flikken: Oct 23, 2009; 10,363 snaps and not a playoff win to show for it

FrozenVent posted:

There are departments in smaller towns that don’t pay a living wage or don’t pay full time, but that’s still way down on the list of problems your constituency faces, Stacey.

Or dont pay them at all.

# ? Jun 24, 2022 02:43

maffew buildings: Apr 29, 2009; too dumb to be probated; not too dumb to be autobanned

https://twitter.com/OccupyDemocrats/status/1540112024918556672?t=2mbWvxsiROw4r7bpCVfTaQ&s=19

THIS is how you make a difference! Remember to VOTE!

# ? Jun 24, 2022 02:45

1001 Arabian dicks: Sep 16, 2013; EVE ONLINE IS MY ENTIRE PERSONALITY BECAUSE IM A FRIENDLESS SEMILITERATE LOSER WHO WILL PEDANTICALLY DEMAND PROOF FOR BASIC THINGS LIKE GRAVITY OR THE EXISTENCE OF SELF. ASK ME ABOUT CHEATING AT TARKOV BECAUSE, WELL, SEE ABOVE

AreWeDrunkYet posted:

There's a level of overhead that's duplicated in every department so it's generally less efficient, it creates bunch of overlapping jurisdictions that make navigating the criminal justice system more complicated, and having all of those small departments makes oversight especially difficult which just encourages more corruption.

Yeah for sure, there are a lot of positives and negatives to centralizing and decentralizing police powers, I'm generally in favor of decentralizing as much as possible, but regulating to a point which makes sense (IE law enforcement standards, state and federal funding for cooperating in programs and allowing partial oversight and letting third party investigations take place ). Decentralized power allows for choice, and for failures of policy to be pointed out and disregarded and successes to be tested out at a small scale and when successful be adopted elsewhere. It also allows different communities to have different goals and values represented in their departments, through local elections, rather than whoever wins 50.01% of the vote being able to dictate policy for everyone.

# ? Jun 24, 2022 03:08

Kesper North: Nov 3, 2011; EMERGENCY POWER TO PARTY

I think cops should get teacher wages

Seems fair given the risks they face on the job~~~~~

# ? Jun 24, 2022 04:28

AreWeDrunkYet: Jul 8, 2006; Can't post for 6 days!

Kesper North posted:

I think cops should get teacher wages

Seems fair given the risks they face on the job~~~~~

Better, give the teachers cop wages. Including the overtime.

# ? Jun 24, 2022 04:35

Evil SpongeBob: Dec 1, 2005; Not the other one, couldn't stand the other one. Nope nope nope. Here, enjoy this bird.

Zamujasa posted:

i have an 'x' gender marker on my license

You can tell me to gently caress off, but do you mind telling me what that denotes? I'm asking for edification.

# ? Jun 24, 2022 05:22

Nuclear Tourist: Apr 7, 2005

maffew buildings posted:

https://twitter.com/OccupyDemocrats/status/1540112024918556672?t=2mbWvxsiROw4r7bpCVfTaQ&s=19

THIS is how you make a difference! Remember to VOTE!

# ? Jun 24, 2022 06:14

Zamujasa: Oct 27, 2010; Bread Liar

Evil SpongeBob posted:

You can tell me to gently caress off, but do you mind telling me what that denotes? I'm asking for edification.

It doesn't mean anything in particular, it's just an option for people who do not identify with the M or F markers for any particular reason.

It's just something that matters to me, personally, but it hasn't particularly had an impact one way or another outside of my personal comfort.

# ? Jun 24, 2022 07:09

Mustang: Jun 18, 2006; “We don’t really know where this goes — and I’m not sure we really care.”

maffew buildings posted:

https://twitter.com/OccupyDemocrats/status/1540112024918556672?t=2mbWvxsiROw4r7bpCVfTaQ&s=19

THIS is how you make a difference! Remember to VOTE!

BRAVO!

# ? Jun 24, 2022 07:34

Evil SpongeBob: Dec 1, 2005; Not the other one, couldn't stand the other one. Nope nope nope. Here, enjoy this bird.

Zamujasa posted:

It doesn't mean anything in particular, it's just an option for people who do not identify with the M or F markers for any particular reason.

It's just something that matters to me, personally, but it hasn't particularly had an impact one way or another outside of my personal comfort.

Thanks for informing me.

# ? Jun 24, 2022 07:47

LtCol J. Krusinski: May 7, 2013; by Fluffdaddy

Zamujasa posted:

It doesn't mean anything in particular, it's just an option for people who do not identify with the M or F markers for any particular reason.

It's just something that matters to me, personally, but it hasn't particularly had an impact one way or another outside of my personal comfort.

Thanks for the clarification I was curious as well, but given my past track record on gender issues I thought I�d come off as a confrontational dick if I had asked. :ohdear:

# ? Jun 24, 2022 08:13

Baconroll: Feb 6, 2009

Bored As gently caress posted:

Keep in mind there's probably thousands of podunk agencies with a chief, 1 Sergeant, and 10 or fewer officers.

But yeah that's a LOT.

For comparison, the UK has 48 police forces plus the border force. And theres been repeated efforts to reduce that number further. Only 1 is permanently armed and 2 others also have everyone firearm trained but they will only be armed based on the role/location.

Last year across the entire country of 60+ million people the police shot and killed 2 people.

# ? Jun 24, 2022 09:56

IPCRESS: May 27, 2012

So given hellworld: I'm guessing that SCOTUS basically ensures OAN and Fox are going to walk away owning all of Dominion's assets on appeal?

# ? Jun 24, 2022 10:31

A.o.D.: Jan 15, 2006

maffew buildings posted:

https://twitter.com/OccupyDemocrats/status/1540112024918556672?t=2mbWvxsiROw4r7bpCVfTaQ&s=19

THIS is how you make a difference! Remember to VOTE!

I just want to cut in and say that I loathe the occupy democrats twitter account, as well as any other account that shares a similar format. RT IF YOU AGREE

# ? Jun 24, 2022 10:58

Mr. Nice!: Oct 13, 2005; bone shaking.
soul baking.

IPCRESS posted:

So given hellworld: I'm guessing that SCOTUS basically ensures OAN and Fox are going to walk away owning all of Dominion's assets on appeal?

Nah. Those cases are still very early procedurally and will probably settle negating any appeals.

# ? Jun 24, 2022 13:03

Handsome Ralph: Sep 3, 2004; Oh boy, posting!
That's where I'm a Viking!

A.o.D. posted:

I just want to cut in and say that I loathe the occupy democrats twitter account, as well as any other account that shares a similar format. RT IF YOU AGREE

Really just any clout chasing.

# ? Jun 24, 2022 13:04

facialimpediment: Feb 11, 2005; as the world turns

Roe's toast.

https://twitter.com/mikedebonis/status/1540336840334626821?t=j5M7B3WG-zQhlSJ2sDooOA&s=19

# ? Jun 24, 2022 15:15

Marshal Prolapse: Jun 23, 2012; by Jeffrey of YOSPOS

Everything is hosed, but eh at least I have 40K and the Horus Hersey. :smuggo:

# ? Jun 24, 2022 15:20

CRUSTY MINGE: Mar 30, 2011; Peggy Hill
Foot Connoisseur

CNN just spent a good 5 seconds lingering on a woman holding a sign that said "off with their dicks" lol.

The monkey paw curls yet another finger.

# ? Jun 24, 2022 15:26

mlmp08: Jul 11, 2004; Prepare for my priapic projectile's exalted penetration; Nap Ghost

No, see the court is full of real thoughtful people who deeply respect precedence and jurisprudence.

Not just rightwing assholes. Respect level is basically zero for fantasy dumbasses thrilled about carrying firearms in New York State but ignoring the very real and immediate and longterm other rulings.

# ? Jun 24, 2022 15:26

CRUSTY MINGE: Mar 30, 2011; Peggy Hill
Foot Connoisseur

So how long until they strike down interracial and gay marriage?

# ? Jun 24, 2022 15:29

pantslesswithwolves: Oct 28, 2008

At least now it�ll be easier for a woman seeking an abortion to defend herself against forced birth fascists.

What a stupid loving country this is.

# ? Jun 24, 2022 15:29

mlmp08: Jul 11, 2004; Prepare for my priapic projectile's exalted penetration; Nap Ghost

https://twitter.com/kylegriffin1/status/1540339085230968834?s=21&t=4DGEwNoUdGVmsPoXyY5boQ

# ? Jun 24, 2022 15:30

ASAPI: Apr 20, 2007; I invented the line.

So how spicy is this weekend going to get?

People are going to absolutely lose their collective poo poo, on both sides. How bad is this going to get?

# ? Jun 24, 2022 15:30

Platystemon: Feb 13, 2012; BREADS

mlmp08 posted:

https://twitter.com/kylegriffin1/status/1540339085230968834?s=21&t=4DGEwNoUdGVmsPoXyY5boQ

But not Loving v. Virginia.

# ? Jun 24, 2022 15:32

fknlo: Jul 6, 2009; Fun Shoe

ASAPI posted:

So how spicy is this weekend going to get?

Mayonnaise level spicy at most.

mlmp08 posted:

https://twitter.com/kylegriffin1/status/1540339085230968834?s=21&t=4DGEwNoUdGVmsPoXyY5boQ

I am shocked! This was obviously going to happen as soon as the draft leaked.

# ? Jun 24, 2022 15:34

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# ? Jun 9, 2024 03:10

Pine Cone Jones: Dec 6, 2009; You throw me the acorn, I throw you the whip!

mlmp08 posted:

https://twitter.com/kylegriffin1/status/1540339085230968834?s=21&t=4DGEwNoUdGVmsPoXyY5boQ

Oh look it's just what I expected, I can't wait for my marriage to be annulled and sodomy laws to be put back into place.

# ? Jun 24, 2022 15:35

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