DC police leaders face termination amid crime data probe

[chr0naut]

All bullshit.

they may support equity, but they don't support equality.

Can you clarify the differences between equity and equality in application of a political or ideological framework, because I think you are playing word-games and they are both very similar in that situation. Especially when compared to their clear opposites in definition:

EQUITY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

EQUALITY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

[chr0naut]

Source your allegations or admit you are a liar.

Donald Trump third term proposal

Project 2025 partner floats repealing the 22nd Amendment and allowing Trump to serve a third term

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[rickymouse]

Sounds like some of the police leadership were downplaying crime in the city for two or three years, and this investigation uncovered that.  The people in DC seem to have seen an increase in serious crimes but the records did not show it because they were editing the charges against criminals and having officers make lesser charges.

That has been happening up in this area too, I know people who got busted and got a slap on the wrist for doing things multiple times and they knew they were only going to get thirty days in jail and a small fine for doing it again.  It is still happening in the UP. and people are starting to get pissed that they let criminals out in a few days and they rip people off again or teach others that they can get away with it.

The second time someone does something wrong they should not be giving them a break, teach them the first time and warn them that next time they won't get a break in court...and follow through with that threat.  It has gotten a lot worse since I was young, seems like the justice system stupidly believes that they will not do it again if they give them a break and not throw the book at them the second time.

[David64]

Can you clarify the differences between equity and equality in application of a political or ideological framework, because I think you are playing word-games and they are both very similar in that situation. Especially when compared to their clear opposites in definition:

EQUITY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

EQUALITY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

The way the 2 are actually applied is :

Equality - You can get a job you have the skills for no matter your skin color or sexual orientation.

Equity - You get a job BECAUSE of your skin color or sexual orientation even if you're not qualified.

[David64]

Right at the top of my much earlier post I said that "Right-wing extremism is a specific ideology characterized by ‘anti-democratic opposition towards equality'". Both ANTIFA and the BLM strongly support democracy and equality ideals.

I tend to find that many right-wing apologists take partial phrases out of context all the time, as a way of subverting the meaning of an argument (much like the the gun lobby ignores much of the text of the 2nd amendment as if the mention of militias and States was irrelevant padding) - Perhaps there isn't room enough in there to fit a whole sentence or complex nuanced concept?

ANTIFA supports whatever gives them the best chance for mayhem.
BLM supports getting rich from the dumbasses who thought they supported Black people. How much of that money actually went to help those folks and how much ended up in the leaders pockets ?

• Real Estate Purchases: Approximately $6 million was used to purchase a luxury mansion in Los Angeles.
  
• Consulting and Salaries: Tax filings from 2020–2022 showed that about $30 million (one-third) of the $90 million went to charitable organizations, while millions were paid to firms owned by relatives or close associates of co-founder Patrisse Cullors.
  
• Current Financial Status: By late 2025, reports indicated the foundation was facing a $9 million deficit and had spent most of its original $90 million windfall, leaving roughly $28 million in assets.
  

[chr0naut]

The way the 2 are actually applied is :

Equality - You can get a job you have the skills for no matter your skin color or sexual orientation.

Equity - You get a job BECAUSE of your skin color or sexual orientation even if you're not qualified.

Exclusivity - you just can't get a job - someone younger, with a pleasant fresh appearance, and who lives at home with their mum will accept far less pay than someone with a family and a mortgage and all that expensively earned experience, and the boss can sack them at a whim when they screw up, and it's never the boss's fault for hiring a dud.

[chr0naut]

ANTIFA supports whatever gives them the best chance for mayhem.
BLM supports getting rich from the dumbasses who thought they supported Black people. How much of that money actually went to help those folks and how much ended up in the leaders pockets ?

Apparently Trump just this year alone has used the Presidency to gain more than $4 billion, and you are talking about a few activists pocketing $1000 on the side?

How much money President Trump and his family have made

[David64]

Exclusivity - you just can't get a job - someone younger, with a pleasant fresh appearance, and who lives at home with their mum will accept far less pay than someone with a family and a mortgage and expensive experience, and the boss can sack them at a whim when they screw up, and it's never the boss's fault for hiring a dud.

Inclusivity - Hire someone based on their race or sexual orientation because "they deserve a chance" even when they're not qualified.


Be honest - You have a hole in your roof. Are you going to hire a carpenter with 30 years experience or the person with a Gender Studies degree who can't drive a nail without hitting their thumb, just because they deserve the chance ? 

...and if you can't find a job, get better skills and by that I mean, don't be a one trick pony. Don't put yourself in a niche. A Jack of all trades can always find a job.

[ReturnofBroccoli]

I wonder what people are going to talk about when Trump leaves office. Oh yeah, doesn't matter, this thread is about DC police

[David64]

Apparently Trump just this year alone has used the Presidency to gain more than $4 billion, and you are talking about a few activists pocketing $1000 on the side?

How much money President Trump and his family have made

$1000 ? You didn't read the source did ya ?

Out of $90 million, only 30 was given out to charities. The other 60 went to furnish lavish lifestyles of the founders.

I see we're back to "But But Trump".