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  1. 13 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:

    And I have ACTUAL law-enforcement related PTSD (seriously, it popped into my head last night and wouldn't let me sleep) from the cops beating the shit out of my dad, jailing him, and not even letting us know that had happened so we thought he was dead.  That actually fucking happened.  So fuck them.  Zero sympathy from me.  If they can't hack the job without taking it out on innocent people, fucking quit.

    Well, PTSD is no joke and I hope you get the help you need. My buddy has been in counseling for years, but he’s still not quite the same. I have friends and family on the force, so I’m naturally more sympathetic to their struggles. 

  2. 11 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:

    And if you let having "your guard up" turn into abject fear for your life at every interaction with another human being, you've really fucked yourself up.

    Shit, I'm a guy with decent situational awareness.  We've traveled to places that relatives warn us are "high value terrorism targets" (think European streets and subways, etc.).  So, my family and I all talk about the fact that let's just be aware of things that might look out of place, a backpack left on the ground, that sort of thing.  Some heightened awareness, but not stressful at all. 

    Compare that to the self-inflicted narrative that cops shout over and over - "WAR ON COPS!"  "JUST WANT TO MAKE IT HOME ALIVE!"  If that's the way you approach the world, then no shit you're gonna have PTSD.  It may be based on utter bullshit (seriously...the guys I know who work on farms and ranches have a much higher likelihood of suffering death or serious injury, and they don't spend every waking second in fear), but once you make it your mental reality, them's the consequences.

    Well, there are more reasons that cops suffer from PTSD than just self-induced paranoia. For instance, a friend of mine that is a local cop was called to a residence where an 8 year old was shot in the back of his head by his mom while watching cartoons. They see some really horrific shit on the job besides the usual risks of death or injury. So downplaying the risks may help some, but there are responsibilities that come with the job that can’t be avoided.

    Honestly, my point was wondering how effective they are at culling those that are suffering from PTSD, since some estimates claim that nearly 15% of officers suffer from it. 

  3. 9 minutes ago, lemonlime said:

    You really think the fact that they voted for someone who said this is completely irrelevant to police brutality?

    “When you guys put somebody in the car and you’re protecting their head, you know, the way you put their hand over?” Trump said, miming the physical motion of an officer shielding a suspect’s head to keep it from bumping against the squad car.

    “Like, don’t hit their head, and they just killed somebody — don’t hit their head,” Trump continued. “I said, you can take the hand away, okay?”

    Yes Cheri, it’s irrelevant. You’re team blue, we get it. 

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  4. 8 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:

    I also wonder how much of that PTSD is self-inflicted.

    Talking to citizens on the street shouldn't cause stress.

    Talking to citizens on the street when you and your peers have convinced yourselves that every one of them is a split second away from killing you, well, that can be stressful.  It's built on an insane, largely false narrative, but psychology is what it is, and that would be stressful.

    Like any anything else, it depends on the situation. If you’re called to an incident and your guard isn’t up, you’re in the wrong profession. 

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  5. Who gives a shit who he voted for? Stop the Cheri Oteri routine and put your red or blue pompoms down. Fuck me. 
     

    Anyway, I’m quite sure that it’s not applicable here, but I’ve previously read that police officers have nearly the same rates of PTSD as the military. Putting your life on the line every day has to take its toll on your mental health, I wonder how effective are they at identifying this issue? 
     

     

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  6. 2 minutes ago, Pato del Muerto said:

    We did everything possible to not being our 3 year olds into a grocery store, and masks were never part of the equation. I don’t know your situation, but is it not possible to shop alone?

    We have groceries delivered for the most part, this was just one of those situations where I didn’t have a choice. Growing up my mom just left us in the car sometimes. Those were the days. 

  7. So Roach is saying that Jonah Miller is about to commit to Oregon and he’s worried about where OL recruiting is headed. On top of the piece about having to “trust the coaches evaluations” after landing Cain, sounds like things are going well. 

  8. 11 hours ago, CDAK said:

    Yes, that is getting in someone's business and trespassing.  It's property not owned by you and not a park, store, or other location open to the public.  I've never lived in suburban America but it sounds like a hellscape if people assume they're permitted on residential construction sites unless there is a sign telling them to stay out or a fence preventing them from entering.  You know you don't own the lot.  You know it's not open to the public.  Stay the hell out.  There are a million places open to you.

    (Again, I feel like the need to state that I'm in no way condoning the murder by the vigilantes.  I assume trespassing is punishable by a small fine.  It shouldn't open you up to being killed by racist assholes.)

    Yeah, I grew up in a suburb of Houston and homes that were being built seemed to be fair game most of the time, at least early in the process. Once they began focusing on the interior, though, venturing inside made you a weirdo. 

     

  9. 1 hour ago, Captainant said:

    Oh no, I hope he doesn't feel unsafe to walk outside - I can't imagine how awful it must be to have to constantly look over your shoulder for whack-jobs that want to cause you harm.

    Thank you for pointing this out, those of us with ex-wives live in constant fear. 

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  10. The State of Recruiting was actually a decent listen this week. They interviewed Andrew Mukuba and he said the vibe at Texas is that the defense is going to be better under Ash, but he definitely seems closer to the Clemson commits. 

  11. 12 minutes ago, Lobo said:

    I can't imagine what it would be like to lose a child.  My heart aches for this victim's parents.

    I also can't imagine what it would be like to know the indoctrination you poured into the mind of young Cletus is going to led to him being raped over and over again by men of the very race you raised him to hate.  That father is going to live the rest of his days knowing he brought so much pain and misery upon his son.  After the pride of a trophy kill wears off, all that will be left is his son groveling on the ground, pleading for one night of peace and solemnity.  But that night will never come.  Instead your son, Cletus Sr., will be forced to find a way to take his own life in prison.  You will outlive him, not because of tragedy or misfortune, but because he just grew up wanting to be like you.  

    You're not the only father in this story that is going to have bury his own son, you worthless piece of shit.  And the world will laugh at your mourning and regret. 

    One of my very good friends is doing 20 years for intoxication manslaughter and he was stunned at how many “rapes” were actually consensual. Cletus needs to worry about black guys, sure, but more than likely it will be an older, white booty bandit that finesses his ass. 

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