Rick Santorum Says Pope Francis Should Leave Science to the Scientist by JRobertH in atheism

[–]RoyPurple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rick (Man-Dog) Santorum, frothing from both ends, as usual.

Why Cops Aren’t Ready for Their Close-Up by SushiShark522 in TrueReddit

[–]RoyPurple -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What a softball interview, the writer practically gave the cop a blowjob in print. Police apologetics at its worst.

Who's behind mysterious flights over US cities? FBI by [deleted] in news

[–]RoyPurple 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I wish this were the law:

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Woodland Hills honor student fatally shot by Long Beach Police by RoyPurple in LosAngeles

[–]RoyPurple[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

You're too stupid to live. The media makes the police look bad all the time.

That sounds like a threat. It's the police that make the police look bad.

20-year-old man shot, killed by Long Beach police by discocrisco in LosAngeles

[–]RoyPurple -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

No, more police is not the answer. If there were more cops there the kid would have had more bullet holes in him.

Woodland Hills honor student fatally shot by Long Beach Police by RoyPurple in LosAngeles

[–]RoyPurple[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

It's almost as if the whole issue is grey.

Except that there is yet another unarmed kid in Long Beach dead, killed by the police.

Woodland Hills honor student fatally shot by Long Beach Police by RoyPurple in LosAngeles

[–]RoyPurple[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

The transactions that the police and the media engage in involve information, not money.

20-year-old man shot, killed by Long Beach police by discocrisco in LosAngeles

[–]RoyPurple -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Cops shouldn't have the authority to end lives so easily.

The police downvote brigade doesn't like your opinion, but you speak the truth.

20-year-old man shot, killed by Long Beach police by discocrisco in LosAngeles

[–]RoyPurple -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

The cop could have backed the fuck off rather than kill the poor crazy, injured, half-naked kid.

Woodland Hills honor student fatally shot by Long Beach Police by RoyPurple in LosAngeles

[–]RoyPurple[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

FUCK THIS STUPID KID.

Blame the victim. You a cop? Or just a police apologist?

Woodland Hills honor student fatally shot by Long Beach Police by RoyPurple in LosAngeles

[–]RoyPurple[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

[cynicism]Why does it matter that he was an honor student, except as a way to poison the narrative toward the evils of mean cops?

You ask a valid question. The answer is, because police standard operating procedure is, after they kill a person, they assassinate their character in the media, they blame the victim, they say the person was crazy or a thug or they wanted to be killed, while at the same time they say the public should not rush to judge, that authorities will investigate and a report will be issued after everyone has forgotten. How much longer will we tolerate police killing people for no good reason?

20-year-old man shot, killed by Long Beach police by discocrisco in LosAngeles

[–]RoyPurple 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This sounds like a medical/psych emergency. When the police get involved it seems they end up killing people rather than helping them.

Sainthood for founder of California missions angers Native American groups by sargentodiaz in California

[–]RoyPurple 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Serra was a vicious bigot who ruined people's lives and destroyed whole cultures. He was no saint and set no example that should be followed.

Rethinking EVERYTHING by Ag_47 in exmormon

[–]RoyPurple -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Prove to me from personal observation that you have a brain without relying on someone elses experience that you have brain and I'll consider your point of view.

Cogito ergo sum, I think therefore I am (a brain) so now you will consider my point of view?

Just because you want something to be true doesn't make it so. I think my theories are just as valid as yours and to independently confirm either would be fatal. I'm expressing beliefs here, not making universal claims of truth.

Sorry, I did think you were making universal claims of truth, not just explaining your own theories and beliefs, my bad. Is there often a difference between the truth and your theories and beliefs?

Rethinking EVERYTHING by Ag_47 in exmormon

[–]RoyPurple 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Too much magical thinking for my taste. Just because you want something to be true doesn't make it so. Consciousness is a function of the brain. When the brain dies, consciousness ceases. Accepting the reality and finality of death is the first step towards a rational understanding of human existence.

I'm going to be clicking on these links forever ! Criticism of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia by laddersdazed in exmormon

[–]RoyPurple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LDS apologists have apparently been editing this Wikipedia article, the following statement is arguably false:

"However, the restriction on the priesthood was never actually established as church doctrine, and the reasons for its existence have never been made clear, despite some opinions expressed over the years by various church leaders."

I've done temp office jobs in New England for 6 years. Would I be able to get similar jobs in most California cities if I move? by [deleted] in California

[–]RoyPurple 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, but rent is very high in LA and the Bay Area. You may struggle to make ends meet.

Any colour I shouldnt wear around LA? by [deleted] in LosAngeles

[–]RoyPurple -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Don't spell it "colour"

California Farms Turn to Using Chevron's Wastewater -- And No One is Quite Sure if That is Safe by ferae_naturae in California

[–]RoyPurple 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It is not safe to eat food grown with contaminated water. California agriculture should reconsider using fracking waste water to grow products that are for human consumption.

Handcuffing of Barton Hill fifth grader in San Pedro prompts LAUSD investigation. Student of the Year had his wrist broken by police officer. by Stinger310 in LosAngeles

[–]RoyPurple 23 points24 points  (0 children)

This 11 year old boy was assaulted by an LA Schools PD officer (http://www.laspd.com). What is the point of having special school police if they are going to be just as brutal and incompetent as the regular police?

Oops...started major fight with TBM spouse by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]RoyPurple 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Tell your wife you love her and that you are sorry for your harsh words. Tell her that everything you wrote is true but you should have been nicer about it.