Amos says he believes Kaepernick is painting with a "broad brush" when he criticizes police officers
By Bethania Palma
Snopes
September 2, 2016
A retired Norfolk police officer’s Facebook post has gone viral, structured as an open letter to 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Chris Amos was a spokesman for the Norfolk, Virginia, police department and in his letter, which as of 2 September 2016 has been shared almost 32,000 times, he recounted shooting and killing a 19-year-old after he himself was seriously wounded:
An Open Letter to Colin Kaepernick,
Dear Colin guess you have been pretty busy these last few days. For the record I don’t think any more or less of you for not standing for the National Anthem. Honestly, I never thought that much about you, or any professional athlete for that matter, to begin with. I’ve read your statement a few times and want you to know I am one of the reasons you are protesting. You see I am a retired police officer that had the misfortune of having to shoot and kill a 19-year-old African American male. And just like you said, I was the recipient of about $3,000 a month while on leave which was a good thing because I had to support a wife and three children under 7-years-old for about 2 months with that money. Things were pretty tight because I couldn’t work part time. Every police officer I’ve ever known has worked part-time to help make ends meet.
You know Colin the more I think about it the more we seem to have in common. I really pushed myself in rehab to get back on the street, kind of like you do to get back on the field. You probably have had a broken bone or two and some muscle strains and deep bruising that needed a lot of work. I just had to bounce back from a gunshot wound to the chest and thigh. Good thing we both get paid when we are too banged up to “play”, huh? We both also know what it’s like to get blindsided. You by a 280- pound defensive end, ouch! Me, by a couple of rounds fired from a gun about 2 feet away, into my chest and thigh. We also both make our living wearing uniforms, right? You have probably ruined a jersey or two on the field of play. I still have my blood stained shirt that my partner and paramedics literally ripped off my back that cold night in January.
Fortunately, like you I was given a new one. Speaking of paramedics aren’t you glad the second we get hurt trainers and doctors are standing by waiting to rush onto the field to scoop us up. I’m thankful they get to you in seconds. It only took them about 10 minutes to get to me. By the grace of God, the artery in my thigh didn’t rupture or else 10 minutes would have been about 9 minutes too late. We also have both experienced the hate and disgust others have just because of those uniforms we wear. I sure am glad for your sake that the folks who wear my uniform are on hand to escort you and those folks that wear your uniform into stadiums in places like Seattle!
I guess that’s where the similarities end Colin. You entertain for a living, I and almost 800,000 others across this country serve and protect. Are there some bad apples within my profession? Absolutely and they need to be identified and fired or arrested! But you know what, the vast majority do the right thing, the right way, for the right reason. Did I mention that seconds before I was shot, an elderly African American gentleman walking down the sidewalk, turned to my partner and I as we rode past and said, “Get them.” Get who you ask? The thugs terrorizing an otherwise good and decent neighborhood, home to dozens of good, decent African American families trying to raise those families in communities not protected by gates and security guards. No these folks and families depend on America’s Law Enforcement Officers.
Colin I have buried 7 friends, killed in the line of duty and three others who have committed suicide. I have attended more funerals than I care to remember of neighboring departments who have lost officers in the line of duty, during my career. Law Enforcement Officers with different backgrounds, upbringings, and experiences united by their willingness to answer the call to protect and serve their fellow citizens.
Colin I am sorry for the endorsement deals you may lose and the dip in jersey sales, but please know you will NEVER lose what these men and women and their families have lost. And so whether you stand or sit during the National Anthem means very little to me. As for me and the men and women on whose team I was privileged to serve, we will put on our ballistic vests, badge, and gun, kiss our loved one’s goodbye, for some tragically for the last time, and out into a shift of uncertainty we will go. We will continue to protect and continue to serve and we will be standing at attention Colin, not just for the playing of our National Anthem, but far more importantly for the playing of Taps.
V/R
Chris Amos
In an interview with television station WTKR, Amos said he felt the Kaepernick’s protest painted “broad strokes:” “I hope people will read this and just say you know what are there bad cops, yes there are, are there good cops, yes there are, and the good far, far, far outweigh the bad.”
EDITOR’S NOTE: I know this letter is a year old but it’s once again circulating around the internet. Many, myself included, missed it the first time around. That’s why I posted it now.
I think Amos was far too easy on that asshole Kaepernick.
Sunday, October 29, 2017
HALLOWEEN RISK
What To Do If Your Car Gets Egged
By Jerry Reynolds
Car Pro
October 25, 2017
If your car is going to get egged, it will probably be Tuesday night. Lots of things can happen on Halloween, but getting your car egged is one of the WORST. It happened to me a few years ago, and I am sure it was random, but the results could have been bad had I not known what to do. Thank goodness I saw it before I left for the day.
As harmless as eggs seem, they can actually wreak havoc on vehicle paint surfaces and cause long-lasting, permanent damage. The yolk that’s now smeared all over your car has to break free somehow, and the impact of the egg hitting your car causes shell fragments to burst over the surface in sequential rings, which cause scratches. Depending on the proximity of the pitcher, these scratches could be buffable or they could pierce the clearcoat, and sometimes even chip away paint to reveal the metal body beneath. Not only are the shells a danger, but the actual yolk and egg white are extremely corrosive to paint surfaces, and can actually eat into the car’s surface if left on too long.
Unfortunately, with eggs, if you snooze, you lose… a layer of paint, that is. If not removed immediately, an egg will cause permanent damage to any and all paints, no matter how well-waxed and/or maintained the vehicle is. So, if you’re waking up to a sunny-side-up quarter panel, the damage will have already been done. What you need to do is clean the surface as much as possible with water.
Use the pressure from a hose to clear off the dried egg so that you don’t rub minuscule bits of eggshell around the surface (which would cause more scratches than you already have to deal with). Once you’ve cleared the surface, take a closer look at the area. If the paint has been etched away — the surface will feel rough — then a repaint is necessary; otherwise, you’ll be left with a permanent scar. Often, the egg will cause the paint to look foggy or faded, which can also only be corrected by repainting the car.
However, if the eggshells caused no damage and you got to the egg in time, an overall wash with soft detergent may do the trick to mask the nasty prank. Also, the color of your car will help; lighter shades — such as silver, white and beige — won’t show as much scarring as black, blue or dark green. So if you have a garage you can put a car in, leave the lighter color out unless there is a huge difference in the value of the cars.
Should this happen to you, shoot all you can off with water and get the car to a professional detailer ASAP. Most dealerships have them if you don’t know anyone else. Egg will eat right through your clearcoat, and ultimately your paint if left alone and exposed to the sun. Also, call your insurance company and let them know in case a problem arises later that could result in a lot of expensive paint repairs.
By Jerry Reynolds
Car Pro
October 25, 2017
If your car is going to get egged, it will probably be Tuesday night. Lots of things can happen on Halloween, but getting your car egged is one of the WORST. It happened to me a few years ago, and I am sure it was random, but the results could have been bad had I not known what to do. Thank goodness I saw it before I left for the day.
As harmless as eggs seem, they can actually wreak havoc on vehicle paint surfaces and cause long-lasting, permanent damage. The yolk that’s now smeared all over your car has to break free somehow, and the impact of the egg hitting your car causes shell fragments to burst over the surface in sequential rings, which cause scratches. Depending on the proximity of the pitcher, these scratches could be buffable or they could pierce the clearcoat, and sometimes even chip away paint to reveal the metal body beneath. Not only are the shells a danger, but the actual yolk and egg white are extremely corrosive to paint surfaces, and can actually eat into the car’s surface if left on too long.
Unfortunately, with eggs, if you snooze, you lose… a layer of paint, that is. If not removed immediately, an egg will cause permanent damage to any and all paints, no matter how well-waxed and/or maintained the vehicle is. So, if you’re waking up to a sunny-side-up quarter panel, the damage will have already been done. What you need to do is clean the surface as much as possible with water.
Use the pressure from a hose to clear off the dried egg so that you don’t rub minuscule bits of eggshell around the surface (which would cause more scratches than you already have to deal with). Once you’ve cleared the surface, take a closer look at the area. If the paint has been etched away — the surface will feel rough — then a repaint is necessary; otherwise, you’ll be left with a permanent scar. Often, the egg will cause the paint to look foggy or faded, which can also only be corrected by repainting the car.
However, if the eggshells caused no damage and you got to the egg in time, an overall wash with soft detergent may do the trick to mask the nasty prank. Also, the color of your car will help; lighter shades — such as silver, white and beige — won’t show as much scarring as black, blue or dark green. So if you have a garage you can put a car in, leave the lighter color out unless there is a huge difference in the value of the cars.
Should this happen to you, shoot all you can off with water and get the car to a professional detailer ASAP. Most dealerships have them if you don’t know anyone else. Egg will eat right through your clearcoat, and ultimately your paint if left alone and exposed to the sun. Also, call your insurance company and let them know in case a problem arises later that could result in a lot of expensive paint repairs.
Saturday, October 28, 2017
VATICAN ADMITS IT SETTLED SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS
German actress Gunte Fuchs alleged Pope Francis raped her in his private chamber
By Wolfgang Grosseschnabel
Der Deutsche Arbeiter
27 October 2017
A shocking accusation has been made by a German actress that Pope Francis raped her last May during a private visit in his chamber.
Here is what Der Deutsche Arbeiter has learned:
Sexpot film actress Gunte Fuchs came forward Thursday to accuse His Holiness Pope Francis of raping her when she accepted his invitation for a private visit on May 17, 2016. Fuchs says she is a practicing Catholic and was thrilled when she receive several emails from the Pope starting last March in which he told her how much he enjoyed watching the films she starred in. Fuchs says that on May 5 she received an email from Pope Francis inviting her for the private visit. He said he would arrange to have the Vatican’s private jet to pick her up. When she asked him what she should wear, Pope Francis told her it would be fine with him if she wore one of her usual low-cut minidresses.
When she arrived at the Vatican, she was escorted by a Swiss Guard to the Pope’s private quarters. Francis greeted her with a long bear-like hug. Then, with her minidress revealing more than she intended, she knelt down and kissed his ring. At that point, Francis grabbed and hugged her again, telling her in German, “Liebling Ich brauche für dich, um mich zu lieben.“ [Darling I need for you to make love to me.]
Despite her repeated shouts of “Nein, nein, nein,” Francis dragged her into an adjoining room which appeared to be his sleeping quarters. Fuchs was amazed at how strong he was for an 81-year-old man. She continued to shout’Nein,nein, nein,” to no avail. He threw her on the bed and unbuttoned his frock until his penis popped out. Thenhe forced her to give him a blow job. Then Francis forced her to get on all fours and fucked her doggie style. She kept to shouting “Nein, nein, nein,” except for a couple of brief moments when she shouted “Ya, ya, ya!”
After a while the Pope was spent and passed out.. Fuchs gathered herself up and left the Pope’s private quarters. A Swiss guard escorted her to some dignitary. She was too shook up to remember his name. He drover her bact the airport for the return flight to Germany on the Vatican’s private jet.
When asked why she waited until now, she explained that she was sure no one would believe her and then her movie career would be kaput. She said two events caused her to come forward. One was Friday’s fiery speech by actress, Rose McGowan, the first of Harvey Weinstein’s victims to come forward, calling on all sexually abused women to come forward. Then Fuchs said she was also encouraged when four women came forward to accuse 93-year-old former president George H. W. Bush of groping them while sitting in his wheelchair.
When asked why anyone should believe her, she replied that she had proof. Pope Francis is not circumcised and he has a big pimple on the head of his penis,” she said. “I think it was the pimple that made me shout ya, ya, ya!”
Guiseppe Fallucci, the chief spokesman for the Vatican, told Der Deutsche Arbeiter that there was absolutely no truth to the Gunte Fuchs accusations. Here is Fallucci’s statement:
“The Holy Father is deeply hurt by the accusation he raped Gunte Fuchs. It is true that he has seen several of her films and that he invited her to the Vatican. But Pope Francis never got to see Miss Fuchs because she was escorted away for being inappropriately dressed. There is absolutely no truth whatsoever of the Pope touching her inappropriately or forcibly abusing her sexually. He never had any contact with her during the month of May or any other month for that matter. We can only conclude this was a cheap publicity stunt.”
However, to put these spurious allegations to rest, our attorneys and those for Miss fuchs have agreed on a substantisl settlement, the terms of which will remain confidential.
The Holy Father forgives Gunte Fuchs for her sins.
Following the release of the Vatican statement, Fuchs announced she was abandoning the Catholic faith and adopting her boyfriend’s faith, Buddhism.
(Guenther Braun translated this story into English.)
By Wolfgang Grosseschnabel
Der Deutsche Arbeiter
27 October 2017
A shocking accusation has been made by a German actress that Pope Francis raped her last May during a private visit in his chamber.
Here is what Der Deutsche Arbeiter has learned:
Sexpot film actress Gunte Fuchs came forward Thursday to accuse His Holiness Pope Francis of raping her when she accepted his invitation for a private visit on May 17, 2016. Fuchs says she is a practicing Catholic and was thrilled when she receive several emails from the Pope starting last March in which he told her how much he enjoyed watching the films she starred in. Fuchs says that on May 5 she received an email from Pope Francis inviting her for the private visit. He said he would arrange to have the Vatican’s private jet to pick her up. When she asked him what she should wear, Pope Francis told her it would be fine with him if she wore one of her usual low-cut minidresses.
When she arrived at the Vatican, she was escorted by a Swiss Guard to the Pope’s private quarters. Francis greeted her with a long bear-like hug. Then, with her minidress revealing more than she intended, she knelt down and kissed his ring. At that point, Francis grabbed and hugged her again, telling her in German, “Liebling Ich brauche für dich, um mich zu lieben.“ [Darling I need for you to make love to me.]
Despite her repeated shouts of “Nein, nein, nein,” Francis dragged her into an adjoining room which appeared to be his sleeping quarters. Fuchs was amazed at how strong he was for an 81-year-old man. She continued to shout’Nein,nein, nein,” to no avail. He threw her on the bed and unbuttoned his frock until his penis popped out. Thenhe forced her to give him a blow job. Then Francis forced her to get on all fours and fucked her doggie style. She kept to shouting “Nein, nein, nein,” except for a couple of brief moments when she shouted “Ya, ya, ya!”
After a while the Pope was spent and passed out.. Fuchs gathered herself up and left the Pope’s private quarters. A Swiss guard escorted her to some dignitary. She was too shook up to remember his name. He drover her bact the airport for the return flight to Germany on the Vatican’s private jet.
When asked why she waited until now, she explained that she was sure no one would believe her and then her movie career would be kaput. She said two events caused her to come forward. One was Friday’s fiery speech by actress, Rose McGowan, the first of Harvey Weinstein’s victims to come forward, calling on all sexually abused women to come forward. Then Fuchs said she was also encouraged when four women came forward to accuse 93-year-old former president George H. W. Bush of groping them while sitting in his wheelchair.
When asked why anyone should believe her, she replied that she had proof. Pope Francis is not circumcised and he has a big pimple on the head of his penis,” she said. “I think it was the pimple that made me shout ya, ya, ya!”
Guiseppe Fallucci, the chief spokesman for the Vatican, told Der Deutsche Arbeiter that there was absolutely no truth to the Gunte Fuchs accusations. Here is Fallucci’s statement:
“The Holy Father is deeply hurt by the accusation he raped Gunte Fuchs. It is true that he has seen several of her films and that he invited her to the Vatican. But Pope Francis never got to see Miss Fuchs because she was escorted away for being inappropriately dressed. There is absolutely no truth whatsoever of the Pope touching her inappropriately or forcibly abusing her sexually. He never had any contact with her during the month of May or any other month for that matter. We can only conclude this was a cheap publicity stunt.”
However, to put these spurious allegations to rest, our attorneys and those for Miss fuchs have agreed on a substantisl settlement, the terms of which will remain confidential.
The Holy Father forgives Gunte Fuchs for her sins.
Following the release of the Vatican statement, Fuchs announced she was abandoning the Catholic faith and adopting her boyfriend’s faith, Buddhism.
(Guenther Braun translated this story into English.)
PEGGING OUT THE STINK-O-METER
by Bob Walsh
The electrical grid in Puerto Rico is pretty much destroyed. The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority just signed a $300 million contract to repair and reconstruct the grid. That contract went to Whitefish Energy, a company that has never had a significant government contract before. In fact, before they got this contract the company had only TWO full-time employees. (They have about 300 now on site, almost all sub-contract employees.)
The company asserts it has significant expertise operating in very rough terrain where much equipment will have to be helicoptered in.
I am fully confident the fact that the company is headquartered in the home town of Ryan Zinke, the Interior Secretary, is purely coincidental. as is the fact that Zinke and Andy Techmanski, the CEO of Whitefish, are homeboys of long standing. Zinke's rugrat had a summer job with Whtiefish as a flagger on one of their projects.
There was no formal bidding process for the contract.
No, nothing at all fishy here. Move along. Nothing to see.
The electrical grid in Puerto Rico is pretty much destroyed. The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority just signed a $300 million contract to repair and reconstruct the grid. That contract went to Whitefish Energy, a company that has never had a significant government contract before. In fact, before they got this contract the company had only TWO full-time employees. (They have about 300 now on site, almost all sub-contract employees.)
The company asserts it has significant expertise operating in very rough terrain where much equipment will have to be helicoptered in.
I am fully confident the fact that the company is headquartered in the home town of Ryan Zinke, the Interior Secretary, is purely coincidental. as is the fact that Zinke and Andy Techmanski, the CEO of Whitefish, are homeboys of long standing. Zinke's rugrat had a summer job with Whtiefish as a flagger on one of their projects.
There was no formal bidding process for the contract.
No, nothing at all fishy here. Move along. Nothing to see.
PRISONS WILL CONTINUE TO BE UNPLEASANT PLACES UNTIL WE START INCARCERATING A BETTER CLASS OF PEOPLE
by Bob Walsh
Sad but true. My old stomping ground, the Deuel Hotel (Deuel Vocational Institution, a state prison facility near Tracy, CA) is now investigating it's second suspicious inmate death (homicide) in the last three months.
The unfortunate fact of the matter is criminals are, as a group, unpleasant people. Yes, I know there are exceptions but mostly that's true. Much of that unpleasantness is expressed as violence, either reactive or proactive. Pretending otherwise is short sighted, stupid and unhelpful. All of the "treatment, not punishment" and "books, not bars" clowns in the world are not going to change that dynamic.
The prison system needs to deal with the reality they have, not the fantasy that liberals wish they had.
Sad but true. My old stomping ground, the Deuel Hotel (Deuel Vocational Institution, a state prison facility near Tracy, CA) is now investigating it's second suspicious inmate death (homicide) in the last three months.
The unfortunate fact of the matter is criminals are, as a group, unpleasant people. Yes, I know there are exceptions but mostly that's true. Much of that unpleasantness is expressed as violence, either reactive or proactive. Pretending otherwise is short sighted, stupid and unhelpful. All of the "treatment, not punishment" and "books, not bars" clowns in the world are not going to change that dynamic.
The prison system needs to deal with the reality they have, not the fantasy that liberals wish they had.
Friday, October 27, 2017
FOREIGN SPORTS STARS ARE MOR RESPECTFUL OF OUR FLAG ANS COUNTRY THAN MANY NFL PLAYERS
Formula 1 drivers, major league soccer players and National Hockey League players stand at attention when our National Anthem is played even though most are not Americans
BarkGrowlBite
October 27, 2017
Last Sunday the U.S. Grand Prix was held in Austin Texas. During the opening ceremony, all 20 Formula 1 drivers lined up for the playing of our National Anthem. 16 of the drivers were European, one was from Australia, one from Brazil, one from Canada and one from Mexico. Not one of the drivers was from the U.S. Yet all the drivers removed their caps and stood at attention while the Star Spangled Banner was being played.
Major League Soccer players stand at attention during the National Anthem. Many of these soccer players are from countries other than the U.S.
In the National Hockey League only a handful of players are Americans. Most hockey players are from Canada and Europe. Yet when the Star Spangled Banner is played, all of the players stand, including the Russians.
Compare that to many of the black NFL players who refuse to stand during the National Anthem. These overpaid degenerate Americans disrespect our flag and country in protest against what started out as a stand against police brutality.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell all but encouraged this disrespect for the flag under which hundreds of thousands American soldiers and sailors died so that those assholes were able to play football and earn millions of dollars when many of the m couldn’t spell “cat” unless you spotted them the ‘c’ and ’t’.
Compare that to coach John Tortorella of the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets who promised that if any of his hockey players fail to stand for the Star Spangled Banner, they would be benched for the whole game.
It’s a sad day and an awful shame when foreign sports stars are more respectful for our flag and country than many NFL players and their supporters.
BarkGrowlBite
October 27, 2017
Last Sunday the U.S. Grand Prix was held in Austin Texas. During the opening ceremony, all 20 Formula 1 drivers lined up for the playing of our National Anthem. 16 of the drivers were European, one was from Australia, one from Brazil, one from Canada and one from Mexico. Not one of the drivers was from the U.S. Yet all the drivers removed their caps and stood at attention while the Star Spangled Banner was being played.
Major League Soccer players stand at attention during the National Anthem. Many of these soccer players are from countries other than the U.S.
In the National Hockey League only a handful of players are Americans. Most hockey players are from Canada and Europe. Yet when the Star Spangled Banner is played, all of the players stand, including the Russians.
Compare that to many of the black NFL players who refuse to stand during the National Anthem. These overpaid degenerate Americans disrespect our flag and country in protest against what started out as a stand against police brutality.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell all but encouraged this disrespect for the flag under which hundreds of thousands American soldiers and sailors died so that those assholes were able to play football and earn millions of dollars when many of the m couldn’t spell “cat” unless you spotted them the ‘c’ and ’t’.
Compare that to coach John Tortorella of the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets who promised that if any of his hockey players fail to stand for the Star Spangled Banner, they would be benched for the whole game.
It’s a sad day and an awful shame when foreign sports stars are more respectful for our flag and country than many NFL players and their supporters.
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