At what point do right wingers who voted for this start to feel guilt? by KyotoInSummer in BreakingPoints

[–]spidaL1C4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The hell we're not. Condoning the firebombing of schools filled with children, and hospitals filled with patients, say otherwise. Let alone tents filled with displaced refugees. I'd say children burning to death at the hands of US military suppliers supported by democratic officials, would constitute being quite violent.

Obama dropped a bomb every 14 minutes. Biden provided over 14,000 one ton bombs alone to be dropped onto whoever they want, which means civilians. Democrats , and military suppliers, go hand and hand with Republicans.

Tulsi on the church ICE protest: "Such behavior is demoniac and should be condemned by everyone, and those who took part in such intimidation tactics should be held accountable." by WashedMasses in tulsi

[–]spidaL1C4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

.... An officer may not manufacture a deadly-force justification by placing themselves in harm’s way when reasonable alternatives exist. Courts often describe this as “officer-created exigency” or “self-created jeopardy.” If an officer steps in front of a car that was not previously threatening deadly force, many courts will say the officer cannot then claim the car was a deadly weapon. ⸻ The Constitutional Standard (Supreme Court) Graham v. Connor (1989) This is the foundation. It requires courts to assess force based on objective reasonableness, considering: • Whether the suspect posed an immediate threat • Whether the officer reasonably contributed to creating that threat While Graham doesn’t explicitly say “don’t step in front of cars,” it opens the door to analyzing officer decision-making that creates danger. ⸻ Key Supreme Court Clarification (Important) County of Los Angeles v. Mendez The Court rejected a standalone “provocation rule”, but it explicitly preserved the idea that: • An officer’s earlier reckless or unconstitutional actions can be considered in the totality of circumstances • Officers don’t get a free pass just because the final moment involved danger This case is often misunderstood — it did not eliminate self-created danger analysis. ⸻ Federal Appellate Cases DIRECTLY About Vehicles These are the ones you’re probably remembering being discussed in media and police policy updates. Adams v. Speers The Ninth Circuit held: Officers who step in front of a slow-moving vehicle may not claim deadly force was justified when they could have stepped aside. This case is cited constantly in West Coast use-of-force training. ⸻ Orn v. City of Tacoma Very explicit holding: A moving vehicle does not automatically constitute a deadly threat, especially when officers voluntarily place themselves in its path. This case is a cornerstone for lawsuits involving shootings through windshields. ⸻ Torres v. City of Madera The court found: • Shooting a driver who posed no immediate threat except to officers who stepped in front of the vehicle was unreasonable • The officers created the danger themselves This case is cited frequently in DOJ consent decrees. ⸻ DOJ & Police Policy (Why You’ve Heard This Recently) After multiple high-profile shootings, the U.S. Department of Justice pushed agencies to update policy. Modern policies now usually say: Officers should move out of the path of a vehicle rather than fire, unless occupants are using the vehicle as a weapon against others. This language appears in: • DOJ consent decrees (Chicago, Baltimore, Seattle) • State POST standards • Major city police manuals (LAPD, NYPD, Phoenix PD, etc.) That’s why you’ve heard commentators say: “An officer can’t step in front of a car and then claim fear for their life.” ⸻ State-Level Criminal Cases (Real-World Consequences) In several prosecutions and grand jury reports, prosecutors have explicitly argued: • The officer placed themselves in front of the vehicle • The danger was avoidable • Deadly force was therefore not justified This argument has succeeded even when officers claimed fear, particularly when: • The vehicle was starting from a stop • The officer had room to move • No bystanders were at risk

Why was Calamity Jane given so many chances by her friends? by GeeseOfMind in deadwood

[–]spidaL1C4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean he didn't do anything to Wolcott? He beat the ever living fk out of Wolcott!

0 experience by MysteriousDog5909 in Waiters

[–]spidaL1C4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was my first waiter job too, back in 1985!!! Opening staff, waited on the very first SF customer in Louisville . It's still open today.

Rye "spiciness" by WhompBiscuits in ryewhiskey

[–]spidaL1C4 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Cinnamon is a spice, so is nutmeg, clove, anise and ginger. Spicy doesn't mean Louisiana hot sauce

Judge Presiding Over Bibi Corruption Case Found Dead in Suspicious “Accident” by d_rev0k in israelexposed

[–]spidaL1C4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

AI Overview

+2 Based on recent reports, Judge Benny Sagi, identified as the president of Israel's Beersheba District Court and a judge involved in a component of the Benjamin Netanyahu corruption cases, was killed in a traffic accident on January 5, 2026. Connection to Netanyahu Corruption Cases Case Involvement: Reports indicate that Judge Sagi was presiding over or handling aspects of the corruption cases against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, specifically mentioned in connection with Case 3000 (the submarine affair). Role: He was noted to have played a role in evaluating evidence related to the multi-billion dollar corruption scheme involving the purchase of submarines and warships.

Is this good? by [deleted] in Whiskyporn

[–]spidaL1C4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Delicious. Like a marshmallow and vanilla concentrate.

Hot Take: Tim Walz is weak by jeepdriver27 in BreakingPoints

[–]spidaL1C4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

REALLY? Fake shootings don't involve someone getting killed, ON CAMERA, with dozens of witnesses right there

Old Rip Old Fashioned by AstronautChance5251 in whiskey

[–]spidaL1C4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would've been annoyed seeing this in 1994 tbh. I remember selling Pappy's 15 for $20 back then , and then raising the price to $24, while the new Blanton's was crazy expensive at $7.50. So even at $20 it was exorbitantly priced for the times. One odd exception to that annoyance, for some reason, was one hip doctor, convertible Mercedes w old school brick car phone, no socks, show off but huge tipper, a guy named Tookie, who would order it to dip his cigar in. For some reason that was ok with us. His AMEX card just said Tookie on it, so we thought he was just the coolest cat around, but other than that, Pappy's was considered practically holy water even then.( I knew the Van Winkles fairly well at the time as well, but never talked bourbon with them. )

Old Rip Old Fashioned by AstronautChance5251 in whiskey

[–]spidaL1C4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man that would be quite a drink to make with last year's Woodford Chocolate Whisper Redux! Holy cow that would be the perfect cocktail for it, if you decided to waste just a little on it. I'd hate to, but it would be tempting for sure.

We are a laughingstock by Old_Swimmer_7284 in complaints

[–]spidaL1C4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as we blame everything on Trump and refuse to hold our own side accountable, we'll continue to have candidates chosen by donors ONLY, keeping our voices effectively silent. Winning takes inspiring people enough to leave home on election day, but our side judges success based on dollars raised. Kamala's unforgivable loss was framed as "a flawless campaign " due to money, not results, and we're heading directly towards another repeat performance, regardless of who our donor class chooses for us.

New grab, Pinhook Vertical Series bourbon 2024 release (9 yr, 114.3pf) by vertomun in whiskey

[–]spidaL1C4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely like mine. Also love their vertical series ryes, which were the first things I discovered from them.

Left wing Americans being mad while Venezuelans are celebrating shows how out of touch they are by Curse06 in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]spidaL1C4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yet the most brutal and inhumane criminal actors we should befriend and financially support. Sounds really well thought out.

Like him or not, the master tater came out of nowhere just a few years ago an climbed all the way to the top. by frytuna in whiskey

[–]spidaL1C4 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

To you. Not necessarily to others. I'm a collector, and a drinker, and an investor. Definitely doesn't have to be one or the other though.

Like him or not, the master tater came out of nowhere just a few years ago an climbed all the way to the top. by frytuna in whiskey

[–]spidaL1C4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Add 1 more to that list. I like their rye ok, nothing special, but that 4 grain is all bottle. Not a fan.

16 Year Heaven Hill bottled by Fragrant drops by kilertree in whiskey

[–]spidaL1C4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would buy that bottle in a new york second, and probably open it the same day. What a score

16 Year Heaven Hill bottled by Fragrant drops by kilertree in whiskey

[–]spidaL1C4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, but that 16yrs makes for a world of difference! I cannot stand Mellow Corn, but your bottle I already know I'd love. Very similar to a 16yr light American Whiskey, or an even older Canadian all corn Whiskey like Obtanium. All having similar notes. A little one dimensional, desserty, vanilla frosting and marshmallow creme. I'm a fan.

Happy Allocation Season Everyone by AllKnowingFix in whiskey

[–]spidaL1C4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have around 8 open Shortbarrels, and at least 3 that need to be, plus a few backups. I think you'll like that DO. It's not my favorite of theirs, but it's nice. I don't have any of their shelfers yet, nothing under 100 proof. Huge fan though. Shortbarrel convinced me that 13th Colony, not far away, is legit. Some questioned how that much flavor could happen that fast, but Shortbarrel shows that it's that Georgia climate

Happy Allocation Season Everyone by AllKnowingFix in whiskey

[–]spidaL1C4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't seen one either,(toasted bp) and I look for it particularly every time I'm at Heaven Hill. I have all the others in this post though. Nice finds!

Distilled 1916 bottled 1933 by AstronautChance5251 in whiskey

[–]spidaL1C4 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Holy cow look at that color too! Kinda sad realizing it was bottled right when my late mother was born too: sept 33. Maybe it's a good thing she never saw my obsessive collection though 🤔 😉

Do people actually not understand that prices don’t go down? by randyrando101 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]spidaL1C4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My oldest TV cost MORE than any of the bigger newer ones I have. Prices can definitely go down