Balogna sandwiches everyone?

[Are_grits_groceries]

It would appear from the cruel but not so unusual actions of Inspector Javert (oops, Bologna) that there is no longer any pretense of rule of law by the forces of the system. If those in command positions do this type of thing with impunity, then what do you expect the people of lesser rank will do?

The only thing holding some of them back may be knowing where the power in the system lies. This Mook obviously has a very powerful 'rabbi' somewhere in the chain of power. The people in lower levels may not be so lucky. If they are caught and their ass is burning in a sling, they will be sacrificed in order to satisfy the mass of the great unwashed who object. Javert and his like will never be touched without a sustained and loud outcry. Even then, nothing may happen.

The Great and Powerful Maceman is already under scrutiny for his actions at the GOP convention. No doubt it takes a while to thoroughly investigate the actions of someone of such stature before any measures are taken. :sarcasm:

This is one reason I am glad Anonymous has taken some action against him. For those who worry about his family or as it's called, collateral damage, the system has always taken the view that if someone is even accused of a crime, it's their own fault for any consequences. Anonymous has used one form of retaliation that is still available.

These days, all of us are considered collateral damage. The drones from Wall Street or other entities regularly take out an untold number of people economically and in other ways. They have been punished sooooooo severely.

The brutal truth of war is that in the end there are no rules. People such as Cheney and those of a like mind don't have any limits. They are also legion. They count on the ones arrayed against them to try to conform to some semblance of structure. That is a noble principle, and I am not being sarcastic. However, when the going gets very rough, it gets gone by a lot of people. One of the major differences between past conflicts is that rarely have people like Cheney been so open and dismissive of the Constitution.

Unless there is a major push back NOW against the brazen acts we see, Bologna sandwiches will be our meal of choice forever. They have a certain type of power. Make no mistake about this power. It is strong and they will use it. They being from those who control the media message to elected officials who utter few words of condemnation.

We have the power of information and groups like Anonymous. That is even tentative. It is a war, class or otherwise, that will define the future for decades to come. Do you wonder why guerilla tactics are used when the opposition is so entrenched in the power structure? I am not talking about violence because that is one edge they definitely have and will gleefully use.

As it has ever been, we have the power of numbers and information. In addition, we have the capacity to develop ways to use it to great effect. The only question is, "Do we have the will?"

[Bonobo]

1. Somebody should beat his ass like the proverbial gong.

That's not a cop.

THAT is brutal thug.

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2. Seasoned with his favorite condiment.

[Fumesucker]

3. Officer Bologna is clearly guilty of aggravated assault...

That he will remain free of any official sanction for this assault because of his position as an officer of the law makes an utter travesty of the very law of which he is an officer.

[tk2kewl]

4. great subject line...

...for those familiar with "The Tombs" (a Manhattan jail). Bologna sandwiches and half pint milk cartons is the standard fair (or used to be).