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stephanie
10-22-2008, 10:14 AM
vote for the little Marxist, or else..

By Alexander Bolton
Posted: 10/21/08 07:58 PM [ET]
Police departments in cities across the country are beefing up their ranks for Election Day, preparing for possible civil unrest and riots after the historic presidential contest.


Public safety officials said in interviews with The Hill that the election, which will end with either the nation’s first black president or its first female vice president, demanded a stronger police presence.

Some worry that if Barack Obama loses and there is suspicion of foul play in the election, violence could ensue in cities with large black populations. Others based the need for enhanced patrols on past riots in urban areas (following professional sports events) and also on Internet rumors.


Democratic strategists and advocates for black voters say they understand officers wanting to keep the peace, but caution that excessive police presence could intimidate voters.


Sen. Obama (Ill.), the Democratic nominee for president, has seen his lead over rival Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) grow in recent weeks, prompting speculation that there could be a violent backlash if he loses unexpectedly.

Cities that have suffered unrest before, such as Detroit, Chicago, Oakland and Philadelphia, will have extra police deployed.

In Oakland, the police will deploy extra units trained in riot control, as well as extra traffic police, and even put SWAT teams on standby.

“Are we anticipating it will be a riot situation? No. But will we be prepared if it goes awry? Yes,” said Jeff Thomason, spokesman for the Oakland Police Department.

“I think it is a big deal — you got an African-American running and [a] woman running,” he added, in reference to Obama and GOP vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin. “Whoever wins it, it will be a national event. We will have more officers on the street in anticipation that things may go south.”


read the rest..
http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/police-prepare-for-unrest-2008-10-21.html

Immanuel
10-22-2008, 10:26 AM
Some worry that if Barack Obama loses and there is suspicion of foul play in the election

Oh believe me, if Barack Obama loses, there will be suspicion of foul play. In fact, there already is win or lose, but who actually is guilty of the foul play and who will be blamed that will be the question.

Immie

theHawk
10-22-2008, 10:27 AM
If Barack wins they'll be celebrating much like when OJ was found not guilty. They'll still probably riot.

hjmick
10-22-2008, 10:45 AM
Elect Obama, guarantee an international crisis. Don't elect Obama, guarantee riots in the streets. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

stephanie
10-22-2008, 10:47 AM
Elect Obama, guarantee an international crisis. Don't elect Obama, guarantee riots in the streets. Damned if you do, domned if you don't.

but it's change.

red states rule
10-22-2008, 10:47 AM
If Barack wins they'll be celebrating much like when OJ was found not guilty. They'll still probably riot.

That means, Reid and Pelosi can send the cities MORE money then were going to.

krisy
10-22-2008, 10:58 AM
If Obama looses,THEN the Democrats will be concerned about voter fraud and riot. As for now,Obama is in the lead,so it's best to ignore all signs of fraudulent registrations.:lame2:

red states rule
10-22-2008, 10:58 AM
If Obama looses,THEN the Democrats will be concerned about voter fraud and riot. As for now,Obama is in the lead,so it's best to ignore all signs of fraudulent registrations.:lame2:

If it was not for their double standards Krisy, libs would have no standards at all

crin63
10-22-2008, 11:40 AM
Riots are guaranteed if Obama loses. Those that will riot are always waiting for a reason to riot anyway. If the Lakers lose they riot, if the Lakers win they riot. They are just a bunch of lowlife scum looking for a way to get something for nothing and a way to hurt those who have anything that they think they should have. They're exactly what Liberals have bred them to be.

manu1959
10-22-2008, 12:20 PM
Riots are guaranteed if Obama loses. Those that will riot are always waiting for a reason to riot anyway. If the Lakers lose they riot, if the Lakers win they riot. They are just a bunch of lowlife scum looking for a way to get something for nothing and a way to hurt those who have anything that they think they should have. They're exactly what Liberals have bred them to be.

drive through oakland every day.....i plan on staying home that week.....

i can tell you this....if he wins they will celebrate and burn their neighborhood down......and if he loses they will celebrate and burn their neighborhood down.....

Sitarro
10-22-2008, 12:56 PM
drive through oakland every day.....i plan on staying home that week.....

i can tell you this....if he wins they will celebrate and burn their neighborhood down......and if he loses they will celebrate and burn their neighborhood down.....

It's a great excuse to go out and pick up a new flat screen........ literally. I find it funny how they always break the windows of television stores and liquor marts........ television, KOOL cigarettes and Malt liquor, who could ask for more?:laugh2::laugh2::laugh2: