Nuance: Cop who arrested Gates is an expert on … racial profiling
posted at 4:03 pm on July 23, 2009 by Allahpundit
The perfect crime, my friends. If you were a racist eager to harass prominent black intellectuals, what better cover story could there be than teaching tolerance to new recruits for years on end? Besides giving Reggie Lewis CPR in a desperate bid to save his life, I mean.
Clearly we’re dealing with a criminal genius of unusual cunning here.
Cambridge Sgt. James Crowley has taught a class about racial profiling for five years at the Lowell Police Academy after being hand-picked for the job by former police Commissioner Ronny Watson, who is black, said Academy Director Thomas Fleming.
“I have nothing but the highest respect for him as a police officer. He is very professional and he is a good role model for the young recruits in the police academy,” Fleming told The Associated Press on Thursday.
The course, called “Racial Profiling,” teaches about different cultures that officers could encounter in their community “and how you don’t want to single people out because of their ethnic background or the culture they come from,” Fleming said…
In radio interviews Thursday morning, Crowley maintained he followed procedure.
“I support the president of the United States 110 percent. I think he was way off base wading into a local issue without knowing all the facts as he himself stated before he made that comment,” Crowley told WBZ-AM. “I guess a friend of mine would support my position, too.”
Last I heard, Gates was thinking of making a documentary about his experience because, well, he’s got his narrative and he’s sticking to it — no matter what certain other prominent black intellectuals have to say. To be honest, from what little I know of the facts, it sounds like the only “crime” Gates was guilty of was being a douche to the cops. I’m not sure why that warranted arrest, but then neither you nor I nor The One was there, not that that stopped him from making grand pronouncements about the alleged stupidity of the police’s conduct. Self-serving exit quotation from his latest statement about this: “I think that I have extraordinary respect for the difficulties of the job that police officers do.”
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Crowley was called to investigate an alleged burglary in progress that someone had reported. What on earth does that have to do with him being a profiling expert? Apparently all cops took that class he taught.
Doubtful that he picks and chooses which calls to respond to.
Urban Infidel on July 23, 2009 at 4:57 PM
Sgt. James Crowley is far more credible than both Obama and Gates combined, and in fact, considering the catalog of lies Obama has been caught telling, he doesn’t have any credibility at all.
Gates, who apparently stokes racial grievances for a living, sounds like a typical black racist that allowed his bigotry to run away with him, but instead of coming to his senses, (if he even has any), he is continuing his racist screed by trying to destroy the career of a good cop simply doing his job.
So, go to hell, Obama, and take racist POS friend Gates with you!
FloatingRock on July 23, 2009 at 4:57 PM
Uhm, Sgt Crowley, sorry but I see a Helen Jones-Kelley in your future…
DamnYankee on July 23, 2009 at 4:58 PM
FIFM
FloatingRock on July 23, 2009 at 4:59 PM
LOL. My ODS is more serious than that. I was wondering if O called his “good friend” Gates to stage a break-in and have an oh so la di da black harvard Prof. arrested by the mean ugly low racist white police–you know, a mini-Reichstag fire.
JiangxiDad on July 23, 2009 at 5:02 PM
I’m sure his neighbors can and and might make sure this happens the next time there is a suspicious incident at his house. You reap what you sew.
speed911 on July 23, 2009 at 5:03 PM
22 years of listening to Wrights racist crap has clearly made an impression on our President.
Racism…an equal opportunity stupidity. And our Prez makes it clear that he is not immune to such stupidity.
Wright pretty much pounded racism in to his head for 22 years and he was clearly listening intently. Pathetic…
Obama…emboldening terrorists and tyrants since Jan 20th 2009.
Army Brat on July 23, 2009 at 5:03 PM
Who is she?
newton on July 23, 2009 at 5:04 PM
That cop is the s**t. No joke. And from watching that interview, I think all rational people wish they had his chutzpah.
Much different from the audacity of his Accuser(s)-In-Chief, who lack courage in all regards.
bluelightbrigade on July 23, 2009 at 5:04 PM
Seeing his poll numbers drop like a rock…………
……… I wouldn’t put starting a war with Eurasia past this bunch of goons.
Seven Percent Solution on July 23, 2009 at 5:04 PM
BTW, here’s the audio of a great interview Sgt Crowley did on WEEI in Boston this morning.
http://audio.weei.com/m/25432556/stg-james-crowley-cambridge-police.htm
TheBigOldDog on July 23, 2009 at 5:05 PM
Seven Percent Solution on July 23, 2009 at 4:56 PM
A neighbour of my aunt and uncle (an old busybody) went next door to ask the “movers” if so&so was home. The “movers” said, “sure, come in” and tied her up, stole everything in the house, and left. The police took a report and nothing else was done.
My mother dated a police officer for a number of years and I was privy to numerous, “Haw haw, they think we’ll catch those bad guys.” conversations.
As for your inevitable question about whether I can provide names or report numbers: I’ll need to see evidence that you have some level of education that would make such disclosures fruitful: a masters or higher in criminal justice, any advanced degree from a better school, or 5 years or more of equivalent experience in a related field. You may send any paperwork by registered mail. 1725 Blair St., Philadelphia, PA 19125
fronclynne on July 23, 2009 at 5:06 PM
Because Gates is claiming that the only reason he was given a hard time is because he was black. Crowley teaches officers how to properly act with regards to race relations.
BadgerHawk on July 23, 2009 at 5:06 PM
The Obama-mole in the Ohio Dept of Jobs & Fam Svcs who did the hit on JTP…may she rot in hell.
bluelightbrigade on July 23, 2009 at 5:07 PM
Um, that policeman is really hot.
rising21 on July 23, 2009 at 5:07 PM
I don’t even have to know that he’ll be on Hannity to know that he’ll be on Hannity.
YYZ on July 23, 2009 at 5:07 PM
Also, if you read the report, GATES HIMSELF says he can’t lock his door when they’re leaving because of a PREVIOUS BREAK-IN attempt.
Gates has acted like a prize prat. Actually, he needs to apologise. What I would really love would be if someone broke into his home, and Gates had to call the police …
Hope on July 23, 2009 at 5:08 PM
That makes you no different than Obama.
TheBigOldDog on July 23, 2009 at 5:08 PM
I had forgotten her already! Thank you.
I tell you, though, a lot of cops are going to take notice of this – including my brother.
newton on July 23, 2009 at 5:09 PM
Same lady from Ohio who came calling for Joe The Plumber and snooped through his personal records. Favor for a friend….
conservative pilgrim on July 23, 2009 at 5:09 PM
Hey, AP, where’s the post on a bunch of New Jersey Democrats being arrested for bribe-taking, with a great money-laundering/organ-trafficking tie-in?
C’mon, this is a huge story, and it’ll be fun to hammer the Dems with.
Well-Armed Lamb on July 23, 2009 at 5:10 PM
…And take your buddies Chavez, Castro, Zelaya and Ortega with you too, Obama!
FloatingRock on July 23, 2009 at 5:12 PM
No prob :]
And may your brother and his colleagues be blessed and their families proud.
bluelightbrigade on July 23, 2009 at 5:14 PM
And Michelle…and Katie Couric, and Chris Matthews, and Robert Gives, and that bastard Axelrod…and Rahm…and Pelosi…
I’m running out of breath.
bluelightbrigade on July 23, 2009 at 5:15 PM
Hmmm… I wonder if officer Gates would care to name obamamamama in a slander and libel lawsuit…
Also, something else makes me go hmmmmm…. I would love to see the first burglarly report from the gates residence.. just sayin, that’s all…
bullseye on July 23, 2009 at 5:16 PM
According to the press conference just held by the police, there may have been a prior break-in at Gates’ home, that was investigated by the Harvard police department.
hawksruleva on July 23, 2009 at 5:16 PM
This cop Obama and Gates called a racist performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on Reggie Lewis when he collapsed and died at Brandeis.
TheBigOldDog on July 23, 2009 at 5:17 PM
And keep yer goddam Wise Latina…
bluelightbrigade on July 23, 2009 at 5:17 PM
ha ha ha.
I still think charges for disturbing he peace should have been filed. Gates was grossly out of line.
allrsn on July 23, 2009 at 5:17 PM
Once again Obama’s ego is showing. He truly believes he is more of an expert than the people who actually live and work the jobs every day.
He thinks he knows more about running a car company than the CEO of General Motors, more about engineering cars than engineers, more about running banks than bankers, more about real estate than real estate professionals, more about medicine than doctors or patients, more about energy than lifelong energy professionals, more about science than scientists, more about fighting a war than military professionals and now he knows more about how to do a policeman’s job than a lifelong officer of the law.
His ego truly knows no bounds. His hubris is all encompassing.
“Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.”
Proverbs 16:18.
Mr A on July 23, 2009 at 5:18 PM
* well ok I a going by the police report and reports by witnesses.
allrsn on July 23, 2009 at 5:18 PM
Gotta link?
bluelightbrigade on July 23, 2009 at 5:18 PM
O’Reilly will say you’re one of those right-wing kooks advocating violence.
hawksruleva on July 23, 2009 at 5:18 PM
Agree 100%.
fourstringfuror on July 23, 2009 at 5:18 PM
One other thought. Palin was concerned about a state trooper that allegedly threatened her family, drove drunk and did some other crazy stuff and she gets ethics charges on that.
Obamamamm slurs the police and gets a free pass..
Oh, nevermind, forgot that I woke up in the marxist peoples republic of obamamama land today.
urrrrrggghhhh
bullseye on July 23, 2009 at 5:18 PM
Hey, AP, where’s the post on a bunch of New Jersey Democrats being arrested for bribe-taking, with a great money-laundering/organ-trafficking tie-in?
C’mon, this is a huge story, and it’ll be fun to hammer the Dems with.
Well-Armed Lamb on July 23, 2009 at 5:10 PM
conservative pilgrim on July 23, 2009 at 5:19 PM
I saw that report (I do not recall the link) also, in addition it was mentioned in the police report as said by Gates.
allrsn on July 23, 2009 at 5:20 PM
Oops. iPhone failed me on that last comment.
conservative pilgrim on July 23, 2009 at 5:20 PM
White guys have misunderstandings or run-ins with the police every day. The difference with us is we don’t get to piss, moan and bitch about how picked on and victimized we are. “The man’s keeping me down! That’s just how it is being a white man in Amerikkka! No justice, no peace, man-n-n-n!”
I was pulled over a few blocks from my house for expired tags. I was wearing a suit, driving a decent car. This was in a very wealthy, peaceful area. The female cop who pulled me over unclipped her gun and put her hand on it while standing behind me and very close to my car. She talked to me as if I had a gun in one hand and a bag of crack in the other. I half thought she was going to put a bullet behind my left ear. Her male partner calmly stood back and watched.
I had a choice. I could give free rein to my annoyance and leap out of the car talking a ton of s— and possibly get arrested or even shot or, I could put up with it, go through the motions and make it to work to go about my day. I chose the latter.
Strangely, the president did not later denounce my treatment on national TV nor did he talk about how abused and dissed the white man is in this raggeddy-ass country known as America.
Django on July 23, 2009 at 5:20 PM
Thanks. I’m sure we’ll see a youtube clip later, then.
bluelightbrigade on July 23, 2009 at 5:20 PM
And why were both gates and his driver wearing black back packs?? ummmmmm
allrsn on July 23, 2009 at 5:22 PM
page 2 of the arrest report.
Blake on July 23, 2009 at 5:22 PM
According to Gates, his door could not be secured because of a previous attempted break in.
Blake on July 23, 2009 at 5:23 PM
And if I just locked myself out…I’m not sure I’d try breaking down the door. I’d probably opt for smashing a window, but only if I couldn’t walk to a neighbor’s house to call someone who might have a spare on them (spouse, lover, kid…someone).
bluelightbrigade on July 23, 2009 at 5:23 PM
Let me get this straight, cops show up to a burglary call and find an individual inside a house who refuses to identify himself.
Still looking for the problem. When responding to this type of call, you have to make damn sure you are talking to somebody who has a legal right to be there. This includes getting a valid id and asking a few probative questions on their business. You might not know WHO’s house it is and if the person is truly the property owner. Sure you could take their word for it but bad guys have been known to lie.
Inzax on July 23, 2009 at 5:23 PM
Got it. :)
bluelightbrigade on July 23, 2009 at 5:24 PM
The bottom line is that, once again Barry comes off as an immature dope who has no business in the White House.
anniekc on July 23, 2009 at 5:25 PM
Let’s hope it’s not a LAND WAR in Asia.
hawksruleva on July 23, 2009 at 5:25 PM
fronclynne…….
…….. Without getting into too much detail,
I took an oath, and carried a badge and a gun. Working patrol shifts (responding to calls just like the one in question) I worked my way up to Lieutenant, when I achieved my Masters degree in Forensic Sciences. I then worked as a Detective, eventually ending up in our regional Crime Laboratory………
…… All along the way, I worked with incredibly bright, dedicated, and professional people from all walks of life, who took pride in their professions.
Each incident, each case, and each victim were treated in the utmost professional manner based on our continued training and wanting successful prosecution of any criminal case…….
I can joke about this case because I have walked in this officers shoes, have had reverse racism tried on me and my fellow officers, and handled it exactly the way he and his fellow officers did………….
…….. Professionally.
As for sending you a Christmas card………..
…….. I’ll think about it.
Seven Percent Solution on July 23, 2009 at 5:26 PM
Nicely done. No matter what school experience is supplied you can say the school isn’t good enough or the experience isn’t in a related field.
chemman on July 23, 2009 at 5:27 PM
Jessie and The Reverend Al:
Jessie: “Rev Al, time to leave the Jacksons. Aint no mo’ money to be had here. How much you get?
Rev Al: “Shit, nuttn’ like you! That queer’s momma never done likes me, she like you!
Jessie: “Rev Al, let’s go to Cambridge, I hears there be a white boy cop who needs some whippin’!
Rev Al: Les go Jessie! But your ass better be behind me when those cameras roll, I’m first this time!
DamnYankee on July 23, 2009 at 5:31 PM
Yep. My guess is that most rational adults will see the situation the same way. I hope Gates spends months screaming about this “outrage” in as many venues as are available to him.
Please, nobody tell him about the rule of holes and shovels, OK?
funky chicken on July 23, 2009 at 5:36 PM
Here Is The Police Report.
SilverStar830 on July 23, 2009 at 5:39 PM
I agree with AP here.
orange on July 23, 2009 at 5:39 PM
Thank you for your service, sir.
Rightwingguy on July 23, 2009 at 5:40 PM
One of my favorite movies…………
You sir, are very welcome…………
Seven Percent Solution on July 23, 2009 at 5:45 PM
AP is on a roll accumulating Leftist endorsements.
TheBigOldDog on July 23, 2009 at 5:47 PM
I think???? Good Gweef
Blaise on July 23, 2009 at 5:48 PM
Anyone who has ever watched “Cops” before knows if you are a loudmouthed, uncooperative idiot when dealing with the police, you are going to have trouble. And all the while Gates screams raaaaacist!
tbear44 on July 23, 2009 at 5:49 PM
I once stopped the driver of a Lincoln Continental about 2:30 in the morning. Vehicle had the high back front seats and all the rear windows were tinted. On a straight stretch of roadway, car was doing 30 in a 45mph zone and slowly weaving back and forth in the traffic lane. On contacting the driver, found that he was a middle-aged black guy, there was what looked like a mixed drink on the center console and a bottle of JD on the passenger seat. He asked why I stopped him, and I told him what I saw of his driving and could smell and see in the interior of the car. His next statement was “You only stopped my ’cause I’m black.” Go figure. Guy later blew a .28.
Professor Gates, just COLOR me skeptical.
GarandFan on July 23, 2009 at 5:50 PM
If the police report is complete and accurate, I agree with this. But I still think the cop made a mistake by arresting Gates.
orange on July 23, 2009 at 5:56 PM
race baiter-in-chief
TTheoLogan on July 23, 2009 at 5:57 PM
Obama’s butt-boys will still be frantically searching for that time he used the “n-word” in the 10th grade.
ddrintn on July 23, 2009 at 5:59 PM
Sharpton preparing a press conference to announce an investigation on Reggie Lewis death 16 years ago. Claim, Officer Crowley intentionally performed CPR wrong so Lewis would expire.
FireBlogger on July 23, 2009 at 6:01 PM
It’s a mistake to mouth off at cops, too. We all know that — black, white, yellow and brown.
ddrintn on July 23, 2009 at 6:01 PM
Bingo.
Welcome to the beginning of the Soviet Socialist Republic of the United States. Vladimir Lenin,… I mean Comrade Putin,… I mean Comrade Obama, presiding.
And we can all say to our grandchildren, “I was there at its humble beginnings”……
….. once we get out of the gulags, that is…..
Subsunk
Subsunk on July 23, 2009 at 6:02 PM
LOL…sadly, with Barack and the O-bots, that’s not too far-fetched.
ddrintn on July 23, 2009 at 6:03 PM
Maybe it’s a case of the gentleman doest protest too much methinks — just the opposite kind of behavior to allay suspicion. After all, how was he to know that Gates was indulging in PC professional race hustling? So Sgt. Crowley felt it prudent to have the guy temporarily detained.
elvis on July 23, 2009 at 6:03 PM
hahaha, very well put.
scalleywag on July 23, 2009 at 6:04 PM
Reason enough to get your ass dragged down to the station in handcuffs. WTF, here we have a supposed Hahvid intellekchull, who doesn’t understand that Rule #1 when dealing with cops is that you are respectful and non-threatening. I’m a white woman and I know this. My white brothers know this. Why doesn’t Duncy Gates know this?
Do you really have to have this spelled out for you? I thought smart people draw from the very ether the knowledge to guide their actions. Being a cop is a dangerous job, you never know who you’re dealing with – it’s just as likely that you’ll get shot in the face as anything else, right?
Clearly, Gates is one of those asshole liberals who think the “working class” is dirt, especially white cops.
disa on July 23, 2009 at 6:04 PM
Oooh! Ooooh! Can Spike Lee direct? He’s always fair.
rihar on July 23, 2009 at 6:05 PM
I’d love to see Gates and Obama getting together to talk this over. Gates pulls up in his limo after leaving a Harvard faculty function. The President flies in through specially cleared air space via a White House helicopter, his Secret Service detail and staff tending to his every need:
“Yeah, Barack, the Black Man just can’t get a fair shake in this sh—y rageddy-ass country called Amerikkka.”
“Ain’ no lie, Skip. Have you tried the caviar? It’s terrific.”
What a weird, weird place the US has turned into.
Django on July 23, 2009 at 6:05 PM
Police officers in America overreact everyday, for the same reason dogs lick their nuts — because they can.
rokemronnie on July 23, 2009 at 6:06 PM
You think you have? You mean you don’t know? Or your wunderkind speechwriter hasn’t told you yet?
holdfast on July 23, 2009 at 6:08 PM
Hmm, I thought I posted, now I don’t see it.
Anyway, YEAH he should have been dragged to the station in cuffs for acting like a douche. I’m white and I would NEVER treat a cop that way. Be grateful you have rule of law, Professor Gates, and try to hide your contempt for the working class who is trying to protect your home from breakins.
disa on July 23, 2009 at 6:08 PM
That’s an entire course? It sounds more like a one-paragraph memo.
Cicero43 on July 23, 2009 at 6:09 PM
Can’t agree. At some point you have to exert your authority or you look impotent. A cop can’t be perceived as being spineless. It would make the job about impossible, I imagine.
The more I think about this the more this whole thing smells. Two guys at night, in dark gear, breaking into a residence? Black, white or green, that doesn’t look good. I have a hard time believing this guy wouldn’t have considered that it might look suspicious. I’m starting to think the good prof was looking for some “street cred” to sell to his young charges or, as someone else suggested, to sell a book. Either that, or the requirements for being a Harvard professor have fallen dramatically.
Having said all that, anything that makes Barry look like the idiot he is is OK by me.
mikefln on July 23, 2009 at 6:12 PM
I’m wondering where he got that idea. I suspect that if a “powerful White professor” followed the officer out of the house yelling at him, and the officer told the “powerful White professor” to back off, that the “powerful White professor” would indeed be wearing cuffs less than a minute later.
As I remember, one of the proximal causes of that fellow being shot in the subway station in Oakland was the tension caused by other bystanders being douches to the cops. You could see the bystanders’ challenges to the cops ratcheting tensions sky high, and then the gunshot…
When I encountered an officer looking for a burglar in the back yard of my father-in-law’s residence, and he pulled his gun, you can bet I listened to every order, followed them to the letter, and didn’t talk back once after being told to be silent. He apologized profusely afterward, but I would have behaved exactly as he did had I encountered an unknown male while searching for a burglar.
I’ve read that the charges were dismissed against Gates. I’m betting they were dismissed by yet another liberal DA who supports Obama 110%. Officer Crowley will undoubtedly reflect upon his 110% support of Obama when the inevitable lawsuit summons lands on his desk.
unclesmrgol on July 23, 2009 at 6:15 PM
I have “Cry Wolf” Syndrome as far as these “so called” racial incidents go anymore.
On this occasion we have the “elite Harvard prof” falsely claiming racism. Anymore I default to it never happened and it needs to be proven otherwise.
How sad that these race card “cowards” have diminished the credilibility of true racism occurences.
jack herman on July 23, 2009 at 6:21 PM
This is really turning into the perfect storm of Why Did I Open My Stupid Mouth on National TV.
Jim Treacher on July 23, 2009 at 6:22 PM
Beautiful to watch……….
………. isn’t it?
Seven Percent Solution on July 23, 2009 at 6:25 PM
You can tell a lot about this man from the video:
Firm, professional, retains authority, doesn’t lose his cool, lack of attitude, not taking things personally, thinks ahead as to how his actions today will effect things tomorrow.
He took charge as soon as the reporters approached him and never let things escalate. They knew who has in charge. With a guy like this things should never get out of hand unless you are trying to make them get out of hand.
- The Cat
MirCat on July 23, 2009 at 6:43 PM
In his interview, Sgt. Crowley sounds more measured, mature, and honest than either Gates or Obama. In fact, Crowley sounds more presidential than Obama, who mouths off on this issue like Al Sharpton. Gates sounds unhinged, even after he’s cooled down.
As this story unfolds, it becomes pretty obvious that Sgt. Crowley did not racially profile Gates, but vice versa. Gates profiled the white cop who came to his door, and abused him in a prejudiced and vulgar way. But then, the standards of behavior for Harvard professors is lower than for police officers.
The irony here is that Gates demands the kind of respect from police that he refuses to give them. And even when he gets that respect, he lies about it to stoke racial animus. It’s despicable.
And Obama has the bad judgement to weigh in on the wrong side.
Tantor on July 23, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Quite true on every point.
Django on July 23, 2009 at 7:11 PM
If you can’t close the hole in your face, get ready to go to the pokey. Hell, I very nearly got hauled in for the same thing (Disorderly Conduct). I’m white, cop was too. After the second time he told me to shut up he also said “One more word, and you’re going to jail.” As I was getting ready to NOT stfu, my cousin grabbed my collar and dragged me off. I squared him away by buying the drinks the next time I was in town.
Sam_I_Am on July 23, 2009 at 7:18 PM
No apology! I hadn’t heard that Gates had requested one. Good for Sgt Crowley for not apologizing for doing his job!
4shoes on July 23, 2009 at 7:29 PM
Listening to talk radio in Boston it is coming out that there are recordings of Professor Gates yelling at the officer in the background when Sgt. Crowley was trying to transmit info over his radio. He left to go outside because he could not hear due to the yelling and evidently it was picked up and recorded.
They have not been released yet and may not be any time soon (Here in MA, Cambridge is usually referred to as “The People’s Republic of Cambridge) but the word is they do not put Professor Gates in a very good light further giving credence to Sgt. Crowleys version of events and that proper procedures and protocol were followed.
Miss Molly on July 23, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Having trouble grasping the fact that Obama was dense enough to not only weigh in but it was local, none of his business and tinged with reverse racism. How on earth anyone can see this Prez as smart is beyond my understanding. One has to be a real dope to do what he did, when he did it and to and about whom. And..to top it all off it was obviously at the request of some prominent black since O did not even have the correct facts. Doofus!
jeanie on July 23, 2009 at 7:53 PM
Great, at the end of the report, Sgt. Crowley asked Gates if he’d like to secure his front door before he’s taken to the police station, where Gates tells him he cannot because of a previous burglary attempt. Gates should have been happy to see a police officer show up in a timely manner and should have simply given his id as asked. Gates is the huge disgusting racist.
4shoes on July 23, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Oh…and if you think blacks are apt to stick together the cops have them beat a mile. Publicly diss one of their guys/gals, no matter where or what branch of law enforcement and you’ll be quietly written off permanently. He lost several hundred thousand votes and was too blockheaded to know what he was doing. Smart? Don’t think so!
jeanie on July 23, 2009 at 8:01 PM
Andy Griffith and Don Knotts spent years and years teaching us that as kids. Of course, they were honkey redneck cops from the South…
Del Dolemonte on July 23, 2009 at 8:23 PM
Great, at the end of the report, Sgt. Crowley asked Gates if he’d like to secure his front door before he’s taken to the police station, where Gates tells him he cannot because of a previous burglary attempt. Gates should have been happy to see a police officer show up in a timely manner and should have simply given his id as asked. Gates is the huge disgusting racist.
4shoes on July 23, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Del Dolemonte on July 23, 2009 at 8:26 PM
Alternate Scenario:
- Gates: “My House – get out”
- Cop: “Good enuf – see ya.”
- (5 minutes later, nice neighbor reports ‘shots fired’)
- Cops return & find bodies of Professor, wife & driver…
- Obama: “stupid police”
.
/ ya just can’t win.
/.
CaveatEmpty on July 23, 2009 at 8:41 PM
This is not about me; this is about the vulnerability of black men in America,” Gates told CNN’s Soledad O’Brien.
This from a black college professor loudly and foolishy defended by a black President in a state with a black governor. How vulnerable can you get!
jeanie on July 23, 2009 at 8:49 PM
jeanie:
Don’t forget the mayor!
trollkiller on July 23, 2009 at 9:29 PM
Reading that made my blood boil.
Now imagine the scenario if Sgt. Crowley had taken the “intruder” at his word and just left. Wonder how loud Gates would be screeching when he got home and every thing was gone???
4shoes on July 23, 2009 at 9:49 PM
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