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P.O. Mr Scribbles

          An amusement park in Japan bowed to pressure after controversy arose surrounding a skating rink on the premises. It seems the park placed about 5000 dead fish under the ice, using them to spell out “Hello” and arranging them into directional arrows. Even though the fish were purchased (already dead) from a local fish market, visitors complained to management who closed the rink and removed the fish. Management further states the fish will be disposed of after a brief memorial service. Anyone interested in attending this service is being advised to bring their own tartar sauce.

         

          As a dad, I am entrusted with the most sensitive and complicated household chores. I am one of the few who has mastered the art of changing the toilet paper roll, and the only one who knows the secret recipe for ice. Or at least it seems that way to me…

          A Connecticut Superior Court judge dismissed a lawsuit brought against Remington Arms by the families of Newtown victims. Now please gentle reader, I am not in any way, shape or form belittling these deaths of our most innocent. The death of a child especially under such horrific circumstances is a level of loss and grief that I never even want to imagine, but, allowing a lawsuit like this to go forward is a slippery slope. The culprit Adam Lanza committed a killing to gain possession of this weapon, slaying his own mother to arm himself, before turning his murderous rage onto those poor children. Suing the gun manufacturer is the equivalent of suing Ford or GM for a car accident, or for you liberals out there, suing the Department of Public Health for heroin overdoses.

          2 close aides to NJ Governor Chris Christie were found guilty of intentionally shutting down roads leading to the George Washington Bridge in order to “punish” the mayor of Fort Lee for not endorsing Christie’s bid for re-election. ”time for some traffic problems in Fort Lee” was included in an internal email, and the two were found guilty. Sentencing is set for Feb. 21, 2017, and the pair could face up to twenty years in jail. Hmmm, if they were smart they would have opted to move the trial to MA, where the Occupy protesters who shut down I-93 had their charges dropped or were punished by fines, community service. Same crime really, isn’t it? Oh silly me the Christie aides are Republicans…

          I’m currently out injured, and my rehab has included plenty of gym time. Some things I’ve noted, passing between a “gym bro” and his reflection is akin to stepping between a mama bear and her cubs, and in order to avoid embarrassment, I will move the pins to higher weights when I’m done on a machine so the meatheads have to ponder how I did it. File Under: I pick things up and put them down.

          While this column is too late to get into the juicy details of the Presidential Election, let’s just say, I’m having a hard time wiping the smile off my face. On November 8^th Donald J Trump was elected as the 45^th President of the United States. The debates weren’t Lincoln/Douglas by any means, and once again, Americans were forced to vote for (depending on what side you’re on) a misogynist, bigoted billionaire or a lying, corrupt, condescending millionaire. Funny, much was made of Trump not immediately agreeing to abide by the outcome, yet it was the Hillary supporters who took to the streets rioting and protesting after their loss on election night. These pampered snowflakes and pajama boys who always got a trophy couldn’t handle the fact that many Americans didn’t agree with them. There were the usual calls to abolish the Electoral College and demands for a recount because of voter fraud, or the Russian’s hacking, but all for naught, Trump won. The election night coverage was pure theatre, and I spent it channel surfing for laughs. CNN’s Van Jones spewed an epic rant citing racism as the deciding factor (and here I thought Lie-zy Warren was the Democrat of color, not Hillary) calling the vote a “whitelash” against a black President? Hmm Van I checked the Constitution and Obama can’t run for a third term... but this election wasn’t black and white it was green-and not the Jill Stein green, the money kind. All these horror stories about scared children and immigrants, celebrities leaving the country, California seceding from the Union, are just cry baby BS. Jones eventually walked back his statement, saying later he did believe not everyone who voted for Trump was a racist. Thanks Van, tell me something I don’t know!

          OK, now for the meat and potatoes…I’m truly fed up with these protesters, the same crew from Move On, Occupy, #BLM. They were part of the reason Trump won. Yes, you read that right. Many of their fellow citizens are fed up with the false accusations of racism and hate these groups and others have fueled. I know I am. As a cop for over thirty years I’m sick of being portrayed as the enemy, an “occupying force” as the former AG and the POTUS referred to me and you. Trump came out early on in favor of Law Enforcement, as opposed to Hillary calling for retraining and restrictions against us, furthering that narrative fostered by #BLM and the MSM. We are not the bunch of racist thugs many in the Democratic Party leadership believe us to be. We are men and women who go out and do a difficult job not many others want to do, a thankless job at best, understaffed to dangerous levels nation-wide, under attack from all sides, set upon, ambushed and killed at an alarming rate, yet every day we show up for work, to serve and protect the good people in our communities. We are warriors, or sheepdogs, or whatever who sometimes have to resort to violence in order to do our job. It’s a fact. Are there racists or bigots among us, sure, same as in any group or profession, what, no one believes there aren’t racist dentists, bigoted construction workers, misogynistic celebrities, corrupt lying politicians (ok sorry EVERYONE knows that one), but there are too many good decent hard working men and women in Law Enforcement to let any of these clowns in our midst get away with stuff that may have been ignored in years past. I’m sick of the PC crap, cameras, profiling forms, and all the rest of the stuff foisted upon under the assumption that we are racist thugs, I’m sick of it, all of it. To be told after thirty years that my city no longer trusts me is disgraceful, and to the Politicians who push this agenda, I say, good luck. This election proves the silent majority still believes in America, still believes in Law and Order, and you ignore them at your own peril.

          Speaking of which, the Boston City Council wants to join Cambridge and Brookline in a ban on plastic grocery bags. Boys and Girls, I’ve mentioned this before, when I was a kid we switched to plastic to “save the trees”, so now that the trees are safe, you want to go back to paper? You may want to re-think this, the liberal crap you peddle will fall right out the bottom of a paper sack, and plastic is the only thing that has a chance to hold it.

And in another seamless segue, our State AG, Maura Healey, she who haughtily told opponents of her bathroom bill if they didn’t like it they could “hold it” (see what I did there??) banned modern American sporting rifles, (which I hope will be overturned in Court ASAP, or fixed by President Trump), has filed with other AG’s a lawsuit against EXXON (which does no business in MA) over charges the Energy giant has a role in discrediting Global Warming, sorry I meant Climate Change. These 17 “AG’s United for Clean Power” are almost all Democrats, there is one lone “Independent” in the group. They are seeking to silence any and all challenges to the theory of Global Warming…or Climate Change or whatever they’re calling it now to fit their agenda. They are seeking the release of over forty years of documents from Exxon, other companies and groups to support their theory, YET, even after being ordered by a Federal Judge, in Texas, none of them will testify under oath in Court. Correct me if I’m wrong, but doesn’t the Constitution provide the right to face one’s accuser? Hey, Maura et al, you opened this Pandora’s Box, now face the consequences, instead of squandering hundreds of thousands of taxpayer’s dollars (appx $500k in Massachusetts alone at this point) go to Texas, raise your right hand, and testify, unless this is all a hoax, a witch hunt, an Inquisition, or are you worried about a possible perjury charge? I’m not sure what to make of this, but I’m guessing if these fools go to Texas, look for a lot of “I can’t recall” “I don’t have that data available” and “you’ll have to ask the other members”…

          “El Commandante” Fidel Castro the de facto dictator of Cuba has finally died at the ripe old age of 90. They say you should say nothing but good about the dead, he’s dead…GOOD. Now I know I this may upset those with liberal sensibilities and ideologies, but Castro was nothing more than a rotten Communist thug who imprisoned, murdered or exiled anyone who stood against him. Now you libs will counter with his literacy programs and universal health care that provided all Cubans with the skills to read and access to a doctor, to which I say: he gave them all literacy so they could read his propaganda, and health care so they could continue to slave for the state to the tune of about $20 a month. Those singing the praises of Fidel are despicable. Talk to anyone who escaped Communism if you dare and they’ll tell you the horror stories of suspicious neighbors, the disappeared, shortages of food and basic necessities, all the things you already know, but choose ignore about Communism. Me? Let’s just say I hope he gets Hitler and Saddam Hussein for roommates in hell. File under: the only good commie is a dead commie…

         

          Amherst’s own Hampshire College has decided to remove the American flag, after some on campus felt “offended” by it. Am I seeing a pattern here? College kids, led by aging hippies, whining about the flag, a symbol of our great nation? Our free and open elections, all our freedoms; It’s time for these pajama boys and snowflake girls to grow the hell up, and realize their hallowed diversity is supposed to include people who don’t agree with them, and by the way, we’re not all ignorant despite what the professors, mommy and daddy told you. At press time, and after several pro flag protests, the adults are back in charge at Hampshire, and Old Glory is back on full display.

          To that end (and yet another segue) Iowa Rep Bobby Kaufman is introducing what’s come to be known as the “SUCK IT UP BUTTERCUP” bill. It would charge public schools that are providing these sore losers play-do, puppies, candy, cocoa, safe spaces, and grief councilors (it was an election, not a school shooting) the amount they spend for this nonsense by deducting that amount from the school’s next budget. I am so asking Santa for this in MA…

          No, what we get here is a hotline, established by our intrepid AG, the aforementioned Maura Healy, so that anyone offended or feeling threatened by their neighbors who voted for Trump can phone in a complaint. Rest assured gentle reader, I’m sure AG’s office will also investigate complaints generated by Trump supporters who likewise feel threatened. Where does this PC crap end? I’d love to see even half of the million or so MA residents who voted Trump flood the hotline, or demand charges be filed for false reports… If anyone needs the number, it’s 1-800- 279-2229 (1-800- CRYBABY).  Press 1 for English.

          St Anthony’s Shrine in Boston, a church whose generosity and support of the homeless community is second to none, was the victim of a robbery, where a brazen thief swiped the poor box and a sound system. The culprit was caught, and lo and behold, it was a homeless guy. C’mon, really?? Why do you have to steal from a place that gives it away? I’m hoping for some Biblical retribution…Old Testament style…

          Americans celebrate Thanksgiving in November. While the history of the holiday has a religious basis, it’s become a more non-denominational celebration of food, family and football. I guess I’m saying it’s like Fourth of July, all Americans take part in some form or another. What gets me…people telling me all week to “have a nice holiday”. IT’S THANKSGIVING, WE ALL CELEBRATE IT, stop being PC with this, save it for Christmas libtards.

          A CHRISTMAS parade in Sandford, NC was HALTED after gunshots left two wounded, one seriously. Wait, they stopped the parade because of a nearby shooting? Can someone please pass this story to the proper authorities before next year’s Caribbean Festival?

          As I have for the past several holiday seasons I will be wishing everyone I meet a heartfelt and sincere: “MERRY CHRISTMAS”!! And anyone taking offense can, as my main holiday man, Ebenezer Scrooge opined, “better get to it, and decrease the surplus population”.

          An adherent to the religion of peace, Abdul Razak Ali Artan, attacked fellow Ohio State students running several over with his car, and stabbing a few more with a large knife. This rabid dog was then put down by a campus cop who shot the terrorist dead. Of course, liberals including Democratic VP loser Tim Kaine, called for more gun control. Hmm, the only gun there was in the hands of a trained Police Officer who, in my opinion, controlled it quite well, killing this animal, before he could harm any more innocents.

          And in a separate but related attack, this one in East Boston, two of our own, Officers Matt Morris and Rich Cintolo were shot by another “lone wolf” Islamic terrorist, Kirk Figueroa, wearing body armor and wielding a pistol and shotgun, he held Officers at bay until he was shot and killed by an Officer armed with a rifle. Both Officers are recovering, but face a long road before they are fully healed. They and everyone else there are true heroes. I’ll use this to briefly reiterate the need for rifles, shotguns and ballistic plates, (and everyone should be carrying extra ammo, more than what’s required by R&R) as well as first aid equipment beyond a tourniquet. These death cultists are all around us, and incidents like these only show how underprepared we are to deal with them.

          Well Massachusetts voters showed how stupid they are, and not just by being one of the few states that stayed Blue. They also made marijuana legal. Yup the dopes voted for the dopes (Clinton and pot). Does anyone think someone high on pot is not a danger behind the wheel or that this is going to solve the drug problem? Where is the outrage from the opioid crisis folks, drugs are drugs. The only group I see this benefitting are white suburbanites. They won’t have to travel to the hood for an ounce or swipe it from their teenagers. Kids aren’t going to pay for the higher priced but much more potent medical stuff, so the speculation about this cutting into the drug trade will be proven untruthful, just like Hillary. And as long as I’m wrapping up the ballot questions, my neighbors also voted to uncage animals (which will lead to higher food prices-and ruin my veal, because veal that walks around becomes steak, and who the hell wants a steak parm?) and raise my taxes (even though it’s only about $25/year-we all know it won’t stop there) But I got even I gave them Trump!

          Stories are surfacing that post election a possibly intoxicated Hillary had to be physically restrained after upending tables, throwing things at staffers, and attacking both Bill and campaign manager John Podesta. This fits right in with the behavior of her followers who did the same thing, only in the streets, and the celebrities who threatened to defect to Canada. Hmmm, Canada? A predominately white country, English-speaking, and close enough to Hollywood (don’t forget to get your carbon credits when you jet back-we don’t want DiCaprio crying about the planet) These pampered phonies aren’t flocking to the Third World hell holes they adopt kids from. I’m betting none of them leave. Canada requires sponsorship to emigrate, and the tax rate is high too.

          I’ll end with another quote from A Christmas Carol, my favorite read during this season: “Every idiot who goes about with ‘Merry Christmas’ on his lips should be boiled with his own pudding and buried with a stake of holly through his heart” This is the attitude, in my opinion, of the elitist, liberal, PC, inclusive crowd. The self proclaimed smartest, most tolerant people in the room got quite a comeuppance on November 8^th, and have since been nothing but “Bah Humbug” with their wailing about it. But in keeping with the spirit, I’ll offer them, as well as all of you, a very MERRY CHRISTMAS, and wishes of a safe, prosperous (without all the ordering) healthy HAPPY NEW YEAR. Hey Trump won, it’s OK to say this stuff again!!

The True Man Show…

By Mr Scribbles

          If you’re looking for anything in here that references the ongoing saga of Body Worn Cameras, good, bad, or indifferent, you’re going to be disappointed. Because of ongoing litigation, there will be no further mention of this topic. Sorry, I’ll certainly tackle this as soon as possible, win, lose or draw in the courts.

          

Failed Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders celebrated his surrender with the purchase of a new home. The self-proclaimed “poorest member of Congress”, (net worth about $525k) bought a new home (his third) for $575K on an island in Lake Champlain. Holy crap, how lavish a lifestyle do the richest members of Congress live? Anyone want to bet the mortgage is being paid by the Clinton Foundation?

          

Baby’s pacifier…whine stopper.

          

Protesting in the heat can be quite demanding, and at a recent Boston #BLM march, the Department rolled out their Ice Cream Truck, and dished out water and hoodsies. Protesters only though, none of the cops assigned to the event that I spoke to got a treat. And that little fire, made from a cruiser was just to make some S’Mores. Nothing to see here folks, move along…move along…

          

It should be against the law to show those depressing commercials featuring abused animals and starving kids during comedies. It’s an emotional roller coaster going from Sally Struthers to Tommy Boy. (thanks Kev-got you in this one LOL)

         

I’m not sure I like the idea of driverless cars. I mean who do you give the finger to for bad driving?

          

Do dogs that travel to different time zones suffer from jet wag? (thanks, JtP!)

          

It seems a member of the Command Staff who left the air conditioned office, jumped in the air conditioned Department car, and travelled to some other air conditioned building for a meeting came across a group of cops on assignment GASP, …not wearing their hats! I mean it was only 90+ degrees outside. Who do those guys think they are standing out in the heat not wearing that navy blue unventilated heat magnet? Luckily the boss didn’t stop to chastise the Officers, I mean God Forbid some of that precious cool air drift onto the unwashed patrol force. If an Officer without a hat is the biggest worry at HQ, I’d say, they don’t have a thing to worry about. There was also no deployment of the Yankee Hoodsie 5 to the area…

          

You know you’re an old-timer when you don’t recognize anyone on morning watches.

          

Funny how activists and politicians are calling on US to be more accountable, these are the same people who have forced us to deal with issues that are not law enforcement related. WE (Police) should not be responding to unruly kindergarten students. That’s what TEACHERS get paid to do. We should not have to go to a home because Junior won’t get up for school or Missy won’t get off her cell phone and do her homework. That’s a PARENT’S job. Putting baby seats in a car? C’mon, if the insurance companies are so worried about liability, let Liberty Mutual put the baby seats in. Giving me Narcan doesn’t solve the Opioid crisis, but then neither does removing the benches from bus stops at Mass and Albany. That’s a job for the Boston Public Health Commission. Oh, and while you’re at it BPHC, can we get some of the insane people off the street too, it’s really not fair to THEM! Instead of making us the whipping boy because all the feel good programs, gun control, and other social experiments of the last 50 or so years have FAILED, YOU be accountable, and DO YOUR JOB! (sorry Belichick) Yes, part, a big part of policing is helping people, but when you see the same problems day in and day out, and those who have the power (or claim to speak truth to power) REFUSE to address these issues, then shut the hell up about how we (Police) deal with them.

          

Everyone seems to be concerned about the health of Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton. Her coughing fits, dizziness, inability to distinguish truth from fiction (or lies if you prefer) is not from some neurological disorder or chemical imbalance. It’s PTSD from that sniper fire she survived in Bosnia.

          

It’s been so hot this summer that my M&M’s DID melt in my hand.

          

In a move that left much to the imagination, Bill Clinton met US AG Loretta Lynch when their private jets just so happened to pass time on the same tarmac. They both claim to have spoken only about their grandchildren, and non-political topics, especially the ongoing Hillary Clinton Email scandal. OK, I’ll buy that lie…Bill: “hey Loretta, you know it would suck if our grandchildren had to visit Hillary in jail. And yours had to visit you at the unemployment office. Maybe if Hillary wins, you stay on as AG or maybe go to work on Wall St or our foundation…” Stay tuned, and follow the money.

          

OK, I’m about 1000 words in, and I can’t stay off the topic of BWC. My feeling is the Patriots will go 3-1 during Brady’s 4 game suspension, then #12 comes back and shreds every opponent  the rest of the season and into the Superbowl to completely clear his name, and Brady Wins Championship. #freebrady #superbowlpday

          

Speaking of the NFL, 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick caused a commotion when he refused to stand during the National Anthem. Kaepernick (who is Bi-racial, and was raised by white parents-hey that sounds familiar) stated:

"I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color," Kaepernick told NFL Media in an exclusive interview after the game. "To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder."

Now I ask you, gentle reader, who could this privileged millionaire mean when he references “people getting paid leave and getting away with murder”? This is just another case of a pampered athlete opening his stupid mouth and injecting himself into events he obviously knows nothing about. If he came from the hood, and overcame violence or abuse all the way to the NFL, I’d give his words some weight. But this guy?  Did I mention his girlfriend Nessa Diab is an activist involved with Muslim causes, the Black Panther Party, and of course, #BlackLivesMatter. Is this a genuine protest or is this donkey just trying to impress his girl? After all he wasn’t just sitting on the bench during the anthem, it’s his new position. File under: Benchwarmer.

          

Not to be outdone, players on several teams are now protesting the anthem, with fist salutes or taking a knee, including members of the Patriots. The NFL is not taking action, claiming they support the social activism of their players. OK, BUT this same NFL also refused to let the Dallas Cowboys display a helmet patch honoring the 5 murdered Dallas Cops. Way to go Goodell. #alllivesmatter, #bluelivesmatter

          

I find it very disheartening that after 30+ years, my department and my city no longer seem to trust me to  provide service and protection to citizens in need.

          

My cat came home after being missing for four days looking like, well like something the cat dragged in…

         

I passed a dog that was shaking badly. I asked the owner if the dog was cold, he said: “No…he’s got Barkinson’s” (thanks, Maureen)

          

Massachusetts AG Maura Healey is so jealous of Barack Obama being named Gun Salesman of the year that she instituted an “assault weapons ban” stripping Law Abiding residents of the Commonwealth of their RIGHT to own firearms of a certain type. This ban has nothing to do with crime, only a grand standing ploy to appease liberals and back door gun control opposition. Why isn’t the ACLU rushing to the defense of gun owners who are having their CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS violated by an AG who’s pushing the Democratic agenda. Don’t fret gentle reader, there is a law enforcement exemption so our guns are safe for now. I guess only the Mayor and the Commissioner don’t want us to have long rifles. #blackgunsmatter

          

Republican candidate for President Donald Trump visited Mexico after being invited by its President Enrique Nieto. Democratic contender Hillary Clinton, declined the offer. (in retrospect she should have, she could use the trip as an excuse for her health problems-Montezuma’s revenge and all that LOL) The two discussed several topics, including the border wall and Trump’s claim that Mexico will pay for it. Nieto took to Twitter saying there was talk, but Mexico would not be paying for the wall. Trump fired back saying the topic was discussed, briefly, but the matter of payment was tabled for a later date. In a related story Mexican Finance Minister Luis Videgaray resigned some say as a direct result of the meeting between Nieto and Trump. The minister was instrumental in arranging the meet, and became the scapegoat after negative protests over the summit. I’m guessing he showed Trump “the books”. File under: Good fences make good neighbors.

          

At the 15 year Anniversary Memorial marking the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Hilary Clinton took a flop. I would have bet the spin would have painted her as overcome with emotion, but instead Clinton was hospitalized with pneumonia and dehydration, brought on by the heat and humidity that day (damn this woman even lies about the weather!)Conspiracy theorists are buzzing about a mysterious metallic object that fell from Mrs Clinton’s clothing as she was hustled into a waiting van. Guesses include: microphone, car keys (she hasn’t driven a car in 40 years, cmon), inhaler( with pneumonia a possibility) a catheter, a lighter, her dignity, a lie detector(which obviously committed suicide)her sunglass arm (the official response-though she had them on with both arms exiting the docs) a brace, an alien communication device, a thumb drive with either the deleted Benghazi emails or Trumps 1040’s, Marcellus Wallace’s soul (take that Tarantino!)bug repellant (don’t want to catch that nasty Zika virus) Trump’s comb, her leash, lipstick (don’t go there Sarah Palin) the Necronomicon, pics from Carlos Danger, or my guess: Bill’s libido.

          

Speaking of whacky theories, #BLM’s website claims “Police giving out ice cream is a plot to kill black people.” I honestly don’t even know where to go with this. It’s so silly, I’m not even going to try to make a bigger joke out of such a ridiculous statement. FOR SALE: Brand new Ice Cream truck, slightly used, contact Boston Police…

          

Birmingham Alabama Police are facing a social media backlash, after a picture of one of their Officers holding a baby whose parents OD’ed went viral. The child’s father died, and her mother is still hospitalized. The Officer comforted the child and her siblings for over 6 hours during the incident, but family members claim the cop “exploited the child…hey “family members” your relative did all the exploiting here. File under: No good deed goes unpunished.

          

My land-line only seems to ring during election season. And lately it’s been ringing off the hook! I’ll admit, sometimes I answer just to mess with the silly liberals and their socialist agenda. I love caller ID!!

          

And in an election season with a high turnout expected because the Presidency is at stake, why do some politicians look to throw away a truck load of votes for a wheelbarrow full? Appeasement is never the answer, and folding to a very vocal minority at the expense of alienating loyal supporters doesn’t show you care about the little guy, it only shows you’re a spineless coward who’ll fold like a paper fan in the face of adversity. (any resemblance to any politician, of any party, living or dead is purely coincidental) The empty trash can makes the most noise.

          

Because of the Voldemort Restrictions (you know he who shall not be named) my column may appear to be a bit dark, I faced a writer’s block because as you know, my article tends to embrace topics that we (cops) discuss among ourselves, and not being able to address the biggest one lately, I was at a bit of a loss. Suffice to say, no other profession faces the scrutiny and Monday Morning Quarterbacking that we do. It’s always Us VS. Them here, but now I see it’s really Them vs. Us. There’s a difference. They want to break us, to destroy our Brotherhood. They use words like restraint, transparency de-escalation, and accountability, all words or actions that WILL lead to injury or worse if we let them set the agenda. So please, whatever the future holds for us, good or bad, don’t let it change the way we do our job. A job I will add, none of them want to do. Stay safe, watch your back and the backs of your fellow cops, all we have is each other, no one else seems to give a …*poop*

PLAN B

By Mr Scribbles

            I won’t say we get knee jerk assignments, but after terrorist attacks in Brussels, cops were ordered on Code 19’s at local IHOP’s because they serve Belgian Waffles.

            

     We’re being told to do more with less, but you can’t do anything with nothing…#yaordered

           

     I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, there is NOTHING in sports that can match Playoff Hockey…NOTHING!!!

            

     Memo to the Public Health Commission: there is no such thing as a “bad batch” of heroin. It’s kinda all bad. And like cigarettes, everyone already knows it.

           

     Only the cops went without food/water during the “Walk for Hunger”

            

     A student from the University of Virginia Otto Warmbier, was arrested and sentenced to 15 years hard labor after he took down a political banner in North Korea during a trip there on Spring Break. The 21 year old from Ohio’s pleas for mercy fell on deaf ears, saying it was a stupid mistake. Hey kid, why didn’t you just go to Lauderdale for Spring Break like everyone else? There’s no such thing as “Girls Gone Wild Pyongyang”

            

     Movie Pet Peeves: Cops get shot or hurt in a fight, patched up in an ambulance, then back to the street, when characters go outside in the south during the summer, they are never set upon by swarms of insects. Patrons at a bar simply order Beer, Wine, or Whiskey, and traffic only occurs as a plot device. And there’s never any fat or ugly people at the beach/pool/lake unless the homicidal murderer needs a non-sexual victim or the main characters have to make fun of someone.

            

     Watching the Frozen Four got me to wondering why the “Fighting Sioux” is offensive, but the “Fighting Irish” is not?

           

     I’m no doctor, but I’m pretty sure getting anxiety fueled chest pains on your ride into work ain’t good… 

            

     When people use the phrase “living the dream” I remind them that a nightmare is a dream TOO!

            

     Is it just me or does anyone else feel like Shrek when they use those green foam earplugs on a construction detail? File under: go ahead and laugh, I can’t hear you anyway…

            

     Whenever I hear the Command Staff say “that won’t happen here” whenever we ask for some equipment, I always want to scream “again”…      

            

     While at City Hall recently, I had the pleasure of using the new any gender bathroom, but wasn’t sure if I should stand up or sit down.

           

     On Marathon Monday, as I drive in I yell taunts or encouragements to the everyday joggers.

            

     Bernie Sanders is Ron Paul for Democrats. #thirdpartycandidate #feelthebern-outs

            

     Swedish Researchers have found a cure for sex addiction…wait for it…wait for it… a Hillary Clinton/Elizabeth Warren Presidential ticket…you thought I was going to say marriage didn’t you. Even I’m not that stupid.

                

     Speaking of marriage, being married is like being the Washington Generals, (that’s the team that has to play the Harlem Globetrotters every night-if you didn’t know). You know you’ll never win, but you’ve got to pretend you’re trying to.

          

       I was in a Starbucks recently, and the guy in front of me ordered a “decaf espresso”. Some people will NEVER get it.

           

     ASPCA: sad unwanted dogs. UNICEF: sad hungry children. Let the hungry kids eat the unwanted dogs. PROBLEM SOLVED! (thanks Kev!)

            

     MEMO TO HQ: Since you allow citizens to register complaints against Police Officers on line, why not let them fill out their own simple reports on line as well (lost property, cell phones, minor accidents, shoplifting under ,etc (under the pains and penalties of perjury, of course). Simply use a form with required fill in the blank fields, and hit submit. You’d free up plenty of cops to do other Police functions, like Code 19’s, traffic enforcement, the possibilities are endless. (thanks Sgt Ed)

           

     Hillary Clinton accused Republican Governors of enforcing modern day “Jim Crow” laws in order to keep minority voters away from the polls. Hmmm, “Jim Crow” laws were established by DEMOCRATS to keep minorities down, and the only folks who bogged down polling were the New Black Panther Party and her husband Slick Willie, neither of whom will EVER be confused with a Republican.

           

     Citizens all over Boston are complaining about needles left in and around parks and playgrounds. Now I ask you, gentle reader, are we (cops, EMT’s and other first responders) shocked or surprised by this? The Public Health Commission bureaucrats and politicians who enable these addicts should be forced to perform the clean up.

            

      Outbreaks have been reported of the “Zika” virus which can cause birth defects if a woman is bitten by an infected mosquito, OR the virus can be sexually transmitted if a man has been bitten by an infected mosquito and (ahem) you know… Now this is a CRISIS. If Health Officials don’t find a way to control this it will be a long hard summer indeed.

            

       On a recent flight from Boston to Seattle, Maggie McMuffin, a burlesque performer, was told she could not board the Jet Blue plane because she was dressed inappropriately in short shorts and thigh high socks. She was compelled to cover up, or not get on. The pictures are easy to find online-you be the judge, but I’ll bet the gate agents wouldn’t say A WORD if she was wearing a burkha…

            

     With Donald Trump securing the Republican Presidential nomination amid much controversy, it looks like political junkies are in for a treat, regardless of who comes out of the Democratic Primaries. Bernie Sanders,is like a drunk uncle at the cookout just won’t quit, and he’s forcing Hillary to fight a two front war. She on the other hand (IMHO as despicable a person that ever lived) continues to act as though she’s already won both the primary AND the presidency. I can’t wait for these debates; any takers on the “strong” woman shedding a tear while under attack and crying foul? If you can’t stand the heat…

            

     Marty Walsh will be travelling to China on a junket, and will speak to the Commies on pollution. Hey Mr Mayor, instead of spending all that cash to go around the world, why don’t you trot over to Frontage Road. The new traffic light cycles are causing traffic to gridlock all over the city, as well as causing countless hits and near misses for pedestrians. Oh, and all those cars idling cause…pollution. Either that or change the name of that Department from Transportation back to TRAFFIC, because that’s what they’re causing.

           

     Showing that the tail does wag the dog in modern America, laws have been passed allowing about 1/100^th of 1% of our population who are transgendered to use whichever bathroom they’d like depending on how they’re identifying when the urge strikes. Now I’m not saying anything bad about people who are transgendered, but is this a priority we need to worry about? Opponents have argued that this opens the door to allow perverts (I’m NOT referring to the T/G folks here) access to what used to be exclusive gender specific areas, especially in schools and gyms and other public places. Funny how Liberals always tout the tag “it’s for the children” of course they can actually work a bit harder and craft a bill that’s “for the children”. How soon before this ends in disaster…

            

      A crazed individual; Arthur DeRosa, armed with a knife attacked two women in their home, killing one and injuring the other, then, this just discharged from the hospital deranged maniac, smashed a car into the Emerald Square Mall in Taunton, and attacked shoppers. An unarmed teacher tried to stop the attacker, but was fatally stabbed, and this rampage would have continued but for the actions of an off-duty Deputy who shot Derosa and ended the spree. Lucky for the Deputy, the DA and his boss went to bat for him, praising him for his quick action.I’m proud to add a “good job, Sir” as well. I’m shocked no one complained about the Deputy violating the mall’s no weapons policy. Remember folks the only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun( or in this case a knife), is a good guy with a gun. Carry.Everday. Everywhere.

            

       Harambe, an endangered gorilla at the Cincinatti zoo was shot and killed by zoo officials after a child fell into his enclosure. This action sparked an uproar from animal right’s activists and others of the shooting with the MMQB’s tossing out all kinds of solutions. Funny not one of those present risked hopping in there to save the kid. I’m with the zoo on this one, it was a damn shame but no matter how endangered the species, saving another human is paramount. Now for those of you do-gooders who are so concerned about animal rights, the Great White Shark is threatened, so I’ll be hosting a swim with the sharks day off Cape Cod. Free bacon wetsuits will be provided with ham flippers for those wishing  to participate.

            

     I mentioned the transgender bathroom story already, but it got me thinking, gun owners and smokers outnumber transgender people by a wide margin, YET why are they being treated poorly by Big Government and Society in general? Think about it, smokers are subject to usury taxes on cigarettes, forced outside in all kinds of weather, and treated with a general disdain by non-smokers. Gun owners also face intrusive background checks, absurd regulations, high fees for licensing, and Gun Free Zones. How about a politician or two pandering to these groups? They encompass every slice of America. White, black, rich, poor, Republican, Democrat, man,woman, straight,gay, tall, short, fat, thin, you get the picture. We smokers and gun owners should DEMAND Equal Rights! So light up wherever you want, and say you’re identifying as a non-smoker or carry your gun proudly nad claim you identify with the unarmed sheep. Why not, it works for every other group…

            

     A Boston cop was filmed by a do-gooder taking a jaywalker to task after that guy struck his car as he was driving by ON A GREEN LIGHT. The media ran with it, and it was lead story stuff. Now I ask you, gentle reader if that cop was say a carpenter or a plumber, would it have even been a news worthy? I think we all know the answer to that one. No further comments as this is an on-going investigation into a nothing incident.

            

     An Auburn Police Officer Ronald Tarantino Jr was shot in the back and killed by a career criminal, Jorge Zambrano, who was out on bail for other offenses. Tarantino had stopped an SUV with attached plates on what the media always refers to as a routine stop (but we cops are all wise to that phrase). As Tarantino walked back to his cruiser, this human piece of filth shot him. Tarantino died shortly after at the hospital. When Zambrano himself was killed by a State Police SWAT team, the ensuing investigation revealed (what we seasoned Officers know) a broken system that left this oxygen thief among the law abiding citizens. Lax judges, case heavy parole Officers, and other liberal policies allowed him to continually weasel his way forward to that fateful encounter. Now children are fatherless, and a wife has become a widow, because We as a society have bought into the fact that everyone is a victim. This is a LIE, there is EVIL among us, and society needs to realize that the Police are there to keep the Zambranos of this world under control, and in order to do that, Society needs to realize we do isn’t always pretty

“People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.”― George Orwell

           

A Player to be Named Later
Mr Scribbles

Swim up bars are cool until you realize the guy next to you has had 8 beers and hasn’t left his stool…

      Stepping into a clump of seaweed in the ocean turns everyone into a screeching 12 year old girl…

      I came thisclose to starting a fight at a bar in Aruba. They had nothing but soccer on the TV’s and I asked the bartender if he could put on some sports…

     OK, I’m certainly not chiseled from stone, BUT despite a muffin top and chesticles, when I go to the beach, I don’t wear a shirt (sorry for that visual, but it’s for the good of the bit). I get pissed when I see people wearing giant hats, long sleeved shirts and long pants on the beach. I mean, really why bother??

     My Aruban vacation has been like Trump’s campaign. I’m smoking those Cubans.

     Leonardo DiCaprio won an Oscar for his role in “The Revenant” (another remake but more on that later). During his acceptance speech, Leo waved the panic flag of Climate Change, claiming they had trouble finding a place with enough snow to make the film. Hey Leo, you could have used Massachusetts last year we had about ten feet of fluffy white global warming. And by the way, parking your luxury motor coach under a couple of pines trees doesn’t make you an outdoorsman.

     Republican front runner Donald Trump got into a war of words with the Pope. It seems Francis believes building a wall is “not Christian”. Hmm, last time I checked Vatican City has a wall, and if you don’t follow the rules of the church, Heaven may not be your final destination…just sayin’

     In NYC, a Craigslist sneaker dealer named Phillipe Pierre, arranged to meet a buyer to sell him a pair of Jordans. The buyer, Zachary Sam, however had other ideas, whipping out a gun, and robbing the sneaker guy, who not to be outdone, swung his car around and chased down the ARMED robber, eventually running him down, and pinning him to a fence, severing the unlucky mugger’s arm. NYPD has charged them both…any bets that Sam’s charges are dropped to “unarmed” robbery? Pierre should get a medal. File under: one armed bandit

     Apple and the US Government are sparring over whether or not the Tech giant will/can unlock the phone of Muslim terrorist Farooq Saeed, you remember him, an adherent to the religion of peace, who along with his wife, was involved in the San Bernadino attack that left 14 dead and more wounded. Strangely enough, I’m siding with Apple, with this caveat: it is a privacy issue that involves us all. This should be decided by a judge, and a set of rules outlining certain criteria/protocols must be established, and which need to be met in order to trigger going around a user’s security features. The 4th Amendment guarantees privacy, and this is after everything else, a privacy case. Now, I’m not saying that this case doesn’t meet the criteria. These savages brutally shot people down in the name of allah, and their privacy and rights are null and void, after such an act. Couple that with the fact that they’re dead (and good riddance, I hope they’re burning in Hell as you read this), and it appears on the surface to be a no-brainer, BUT, Uncle Sam needs to be reminded, the US Constitution is there to protect the rest of us citizens who don’t need a tool like that in the wrong hands. Need I remind you of the IRS targeting of Conservatives?

     FBI informant and murderous Southie gangster Whitey Bulger was disciplined for (ahem) “sexual misconduct” in his prison cell. Talk about trying to beat the rap…

     A Boston Herald article claims “angry, fast-thinking” voters are going with Trump. Funny, I don’t remember seeing a “stupid, non-thinking” voters going for Hillary article.

     Looks like Boston voters may be mulling a ban on plastic grocery bags soon. A petition is making its way to City Hall, proposing paper bags make a comeback so as to lessen the impact on the environment. Now when I was a kid, I worked in a grocery store. All items were placed in brown paper bags. Then these eco-nazis told us we had to “save the trees” and “paper or plastic” became a punch-line until paper bag use was almost zero. Fast forward 30+ years, and now these same eco-nazis want us to go back to paper bags. So I guess all the trees are saved then? Those hugs have paid off? OR is this just some other silly cause du jour for liberals. I say, it’s the law of unintended consequences. As with most knee-jerk reactions, the down the road impact is never looked at until it’s stuck in your Japanese Maple or melted into the catalytic converter of your Prius. File under: Fool me once…

     The Oscar buzz this year didn’t focus on any one movie or actor, but rather a lack of diversity and a hint at Hollywood racism. During the broadcast, several skits poking fun at the fact there were no black nominees, were humorous but overdone diminishing their message. Studios and lefty performers like to talk a good game, but when it comes down to it, Hollywood is never about black or white, it’s always about green. (the money kind not the environment kind) Anyone think those giant egoed phonies would pass up a role for diversity? What else do you expect from a place where everything is make-believe and nothing is original?

     $3k has been allocated by the City of Boston to provide ashtrays around the city with funny polls. You know like the tip jars in local coffee shops that let you “tip/vote: for your favorite Pokemon or chicken wing flavor. How about this poll: Why is it OK to single out one group to be treated like lepers? 1: I’m concerned about health issues 2: I’m a bully. I’ll vote with my butt, straight into the gutter. And has anyone looked at the impact on the homeless? Sniping butts keeps them from smoking a whole cigarette. I demand a study! 

     The contract for  Police Detectives has finally been settled, and approved by the City Council, but not without some concern over its financial impact on Boston. I can’t recall that esteemed body being so fiscally concerned when they got their raise…just sayin’

     “Welcome to Hamsterdam” is displayed on the revolving marquee at a car wash smack in the middle of what some jokingly refer to as Zombieland. You know, the area near Mass Av and Cass Blvd where junkies and the homeless meet and greet visitors and commuters to our fair city with shaking cups, dirty squeegees, and a smell that cannot be described, especially during warmer weather. It’s an area that receives constant Police attention, and I’m sure if the numbers were looked at, would show a drain on City services like no other 4 block spot in the Boston. BUT looming over Boston Fire Department HQ is a billboard that boldly states addiction is not a choice, but a disease. OK, I’m buying. If it’s a disease, then why are we not putting these folks somewhere until they are cured. You know a hospital (or secure treatment facility if you prefer) so that they are not left on the street to die of OD, be arrested for whatever reason or exposed to the elements, or worse, spread this misery to others. In other words, actually help them! I know you can’t catch heroin out of thin air, but there are a myriad of alphabet diseases you can! This epidemic now coined the “Opioid Crisis” has become quite a money maker, so despite all the feel good programs, success is doomed, because greed has replaced good intentions. So here’s my solution, as simple as it sounds. Narcan revival comes with automatic 45-60 day MANDATORY COMMITTED DETOX (not the 30 days currently being entertained on Beacon Hill). Needle exchange,GONE.  Methadone, and suboxone, will only be available through45-60 day MANDATORY COMMITTED DETOX, and finally if you’re caught dealing heroin, 25 years Fed time for first offense, Life for 2nd, Life without parole for 3rd. Why not, somewhere along the line these POS dealers are responsible for an overdose or three, so make them do the time. Add full confiscation of property too, and use the moneys realized to offset the cost of treatment/enforcement. Face it gentle reader, this ain’t going away on its own, we need to take drastic action.

     Obama has passed an Executive Order on Gun Control. You can see his depth of commitment on this issue, because it doesn’t address illegal gun possession, only legal gun ownership. Look no further than the local case of Stephen Silva, who served only 17 months behind bars after “loaning” his pal Dzokhar Tsarnaev an ILLEGAL GUN that was used to KILL MIT Police Officer Sean Collier, and later in a shoot out with Police. Now my stance on the 2nd Amendment is well known, but I do think guns need to be kept out of the hands of criminals, and terrorists. So, as with my previous item, let’s get serious about this. If caught with an illegal weapon (not license expired or driving through another jurisdiction possession) 10 years in prison. Altered/damaged serial numbers, tack on another 5 years. Use it in a crime, 25 years. Deal illegal guns, 25 years on each count. Go after these straw purchasers, not sit on 100’s of cases like Holder’s DOJ. (Who appointed THAT guy? oh yeah that’s right…). Make it uncomfortable on a criminal to use/possess a gun, and maybe Mr President, you can make an impact, not by harassing LEGAL, RESPONSIBLE gun ownership.

     Local heroes Bob Kraft and Tom Brady are catching the heat for their support of friend Donald Trump. Fans claim their backing of the Republican front runner may affect attendance. C’mon, really? If an average ticket price of $125, parking fees, traffic and $8 bucks for a small beer, aren’t affecting attendance, then I don’t think who Tom and Bob are voting for will either.

See That Mountain? I made it From a Mole Hill All by Myself…

        Why is it that you settle down with a mate, but settle up with a bartender?

        

     I’ve been a cop for so long I had cases in front of the judges who are now portraits in the courthouse.

        

     When choosing a restaurant remember, “rustic” means the tables are thisclosetogether, and “intimate” means the lighting is poor.

        

     Men only think of three things:

Food

Sex

How do I get the other two between games

       

     Every generation of cops marches off to retirement with the refrain “the job’s gone, kid”

        

     When I wear my issued winter hat, I hope I look like DeNiro in the Deerhunter. Unfortunately, the fit is so poor I look more like Waldo.

        

     Before politicians force body cameras on cops, they better think about scenarios like this:

“Councilor, I pulled you over because you’re weaving all over the road. I think you may have had too much to drink.-maybe Mrs Councilor should drive…OH, that isn’t Mrs Councilor? Why yes, sir, this IS a body cam”. File under: “Smile! You’re on Candid (body) Camera”

        

     Thug thug thug, thug thug. Thug thug thug thugthug, THUG. Nope, still not seeing that as a problem…this word, as I use it and understand it, is not some racist dog whistle. It refers to a person who does not comport to the rules of society, and uses violence, brutality and intimidation to wreak havoc on his community or fellow citizens. As anyone who reads my drivel notes, I divide the use of this word equally between gangsters (of any color) and Islamo-Fascist terrorists. I will continue to use it in that manner, and no thug will dissuade me.

        

     “Uber” is Danish for $%^*# up traffic.

        

     A comedian rattles off jokes, a humorist just writes his down.

        

     How is it that if a cop is shot, or injured, inevitably some idiot talking head or clueless politician babbles on about the risks involved in Law Enforcement, etc, etc. Stipulated. So, why is that standard not applied to gang bangers and terrorists? Surely they know the possible dangers.

        

     When has the simple act of turning a car around become such a task for many drivers, especially the ones that come by MY details???

        

     New note on all day off requests: I.D.C.I.I.I.O.T: I don’t care if it incurs overtime.

        

     Sometimes my hair gets so long it looks like a toupee.

        

     On my way to court one morning recently, I passed a group of guys drinking on a street corner. I thought to myself, they must be going to a golf tournament or are on vacation.

        

    President Obama took up the mantle from disgraced FORMER Attorney General Holder when he too referred to Police as an “occupying force”. And to that end, he’s shutting down a program that offers Law Enforcement surplus military equipment. Now I don’t see the need for a tank (YET), but some of the stuff comes in handy when dealing with the criminal element or disruptive protesters. What galls me is the fact that the most mentioned piece of used gear that had Barry and his cronies in a tizzy was: camouflage uniforms.

        

     Local activist Jamarhl Crawford is urging the Feds to investigate the Boston Police Department. He claims that the last few Officer involved shootings (OIS) were racist. In a case of never let the facts get in the way, he sent his missive off despite the FACT that the last nine OIS in Boston all involved violent armed criminals or mentally deranged armed individuals, all of whom attacked, shot or shot at BPD Officers.

        

     On a related note: after a seven year old boy was hit with a round, during a brazen daylight shooting on Bowdoin St, I congratulate Chief Gross and Mayor Marty Walsh for calling out “activists” and expressing outrage that there is no outrage. A child was shot (not the first in these parts either) and yet, no protest, no march, no vigil, no information forthcoming from the Occupy frauds and their stooges at #blacklivesmatter. It seems these folks only give a crap when it fits their agenda.

        

     During a rainstorm, my phone blew up with warnings of flash floods. I thought, how the hell do they know where I am? I guess the Government IS spying on me. Hey NSA, good luck sifting through all this crap.

        

     Sometimes I feel like a banana republic dictator. I pick up a rake or shovel and my family disappears.

        

     Well, one of America’s greatest athletes, Olympic Gold Medalist Bruce Jenner, wants to become a woman. I guess being on the Wheaties box wasn’t enough, now he wants to be on the cover of Tampax.

        

     Terrorist THUG (there it is!) Dzokhar Tsarnaev was sentenced to DEATH ,by a Massachusetts jury no less (maybe there is some hope for Liberals) for his role in the Marathon Bombing that left 4 (now 5) dead and hundreds injured. During the penalty phase, relatives of Tsarnaev (excluding his felon/wanted Mother) travelled to Boston on the taxpayer’s dime to defend the tousle haired youth against the Great Satan. They recalled a smiling boy, in awe of his older brother, who cried at the “Lion King” (I’m sure when Scar got it). It took less than 10 years for Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh to ride the needle, I sincerely hope the Joker doesn’t reach 30.

       

     How is it that every firehouse is always built with adequate parking including a few extra spots for visitors, but Police stations, not so much?

        I loved my grandmother, yet I hate my nanny state.

        

     Gloucester Police have announced that they will not pursue criminal charges against addicts who turn in their drugs and seek treatment. A novel and noble approach, as long as the town of Gloucester uses/establishes a methadone clinic in their area rather than ship the junkies down to Boston. We have an over abundance of these individuals straining our services and patience, including a good percentage who are not from this state let alone the city. If this is just another feel good NIMBY project, you can keep them.

        

     Secretary of State John Kerry broke his leg in a bicycle accident while in France. He immediately returned to the US. Just a few questions: Was he riding that spiffy pink bike he’s been pictured on? Did the accident occur as he swayed to the iPod tunes of James Taylor, and Sheryl Crow? And; if European health care is so good, that we wrecked ours under Obamacare to mirror theirs, why didn’t he just stay there. File under: Do as I say, not as I do

        

     Six Baltimore cops have been indicted on a plethora of charges including murder for the custody death of Freddy Gray, who died after his spine was severed while being transported in a Baltimore Police van. Another prisoner in the same van claims he heard the deceased thrashing around in his compartment, and did not hear any indication the police were involved. His testimony has been scrutinized, because it cannot be corroborated. Now I ask you gentle reader, if he said “I heard the cops beating that poor man”, would he have been so quickly dismissed, or star witness for the prosecution??The death sparked days of rioting, burning and looting. Since the indictments, a demoralized Baltimore PD has been, shall we say, lax in pro-active policing, resulting in a 25% rise in crime. Unrest which led to a statement from Baltimore’s Mayor Stephanie Rawlings Blake that she would allow rioters “room to destroy”. Huh?!?!?  Madam Mayor, even if you feel that way, that’s a thought you keep to yourself, or among your advisors, or nearest and dearest NOT out loud during a press conference. Encouraging rioters is leadership the good people of Baltimore should not have to endure. Here’s hoping to a swift resolution, after a thorough investigation.

        

     Finally, the Police Department has instructed that “Caution Wet Floor” signs be placed near every Detail/OT board in all stations in order to minimize the possibility of Officers slipping on tears after the new 18 hour rule is implemented. Since this article is being submitted prior to the rule’s projected start date, the author will defer to a future issue to weigh its impact.