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[–] HenchmanNumber3@lemm.ee 136 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (3 children)

According to WHIO, who obtained an “investigative file” and communications within the office, Rodgers said he was prescribed sleep aids and that his ‘out of character’ actions were a “documented side effect.”

Ah, the classic Roseanne defense. Most people don't start spewing hate under the influence of medication if they don't normally use that kind of language when they're sober.

[–] Hideakikarate@sh.itjust.works 61 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Alcohol doesn't change people, it just makes it easier to bring their true selves to the front.

[–] kambusha@sh.itjust.works 42 points 2 weeks ago

I'm only a racist when I'm sleepy.

[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 12 points 2 weeks ago

It's a case of Medicated Angry Geriatric Asshole.

[–] jaschen@lemm.ee 90 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Fire this fool and make an example of him. Dude is the reason we don't trust the police.

[–] Sunshine@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 weeks ago

He should at the bottom of the ladder acting like this.

[–] Makeitstop@lemmy.world 70 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

The department told the outlet that they apologize for his behavior and that Rodgers has received “received a written reprimand for a violation of the department’s social media policy and will remain on duty.”

Oh, he got a reprimand. Well that should take care of everything. I'm sure he's learned a valuable lesson. Public trust restored.

[–] mokus@lemmy.blahaj.zone 18 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I won’t be satisfied with anything less than a full disadulation

[–] Archer@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

He hasn’t even done a “This isn’t who I am” yet!

[–] skulblaka@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago

Oh but he has!

According to WHIO, who obtained an “investigative file” and communications within the office, Rodgers said he was prescribed sleep aids and that his ‘out of character’ actions were a “documented side effect.”

[–] PyroNeurosis@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah, but at leat he doesn't get a vacation for being a Bad Boy ^TM^

[–] Alwaysnownevernotme@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

I'm sure he'll regret it for as long as he's collecting his 150k a year pension.

[–] tiefling@lemmy.blahaj.zone 56 points 2 weeks ago

Joke's on him, I don't ever expect cops to protect anyone. Just property.

[–] Blackout@fedia.io 51 points 2 weeks ago

God damn, I feel so much shame for the way the Haitians there are treated. They first had to deal with a former president turning them into dog eaters and now have a police department that seems ready to watch them die. The only union that needs busting in this country is the police one.

[–] Sunshine@lemmy.ca 38 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Wow, he is basically dog whistling that it’s okay to attack dems. I’m tired of all this stochastic terrorism.

[–] krippix 0 points 2 weeks ago

seems like a regular whistle to me

[–] ClydapusGotwald@lemmy.world 29 points 2 weeks ago

Police don’t have to protect anyone. They are just a bunch of pigs on power trips.

[–] Bonesince1997@lemmy.world 27 points 2 weeks ago

Give up being a sheriff then.

[–] Etterra@lemmy.world 22 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

"the end of days" part of his quote tells you everything you need to know about this bastard. He thinks he's going to heaven soon, and if you disagree with him, you're not. If course even if there was a heaven, which there's no evidence for and I didn't believe in, he's sure as fuck not going there with his attitude. These idiot "Christians" have never even read their own handbook.

This guy should be stripped of his rank and position and investigated for criminal malfeasance, dereliction of duty, and threatening the public. On top of the lawsuits that should be piling on top of him if he follows through on this threat.

From what I’ve seen over the years and in the lead-up to the election - and frankly, what specifically concerns me about this election - is that there are going to be a LOT of trumpians in a LOT of local and state law enforcement and electoral positions who knowingly and willingly violate all sorts of laws with the interest of interfering in the electoral process at any and all levels to push things towards Trump.

He’s more or less promised to pardon the lot of them. Which, technically, would be within his power if he weasels into office. They’re they’re not only cognizant of their own guilt, but also motivated to follow through on whatever they’re planning, because they know they’re probably already in some very murky legal waters, and for them, the only way “out” is through a Trump win and a (hypothetical, though I expect ultimately vaporware) blanket pardon because they “helped Trump win”.

This is why Trump “loves the uneducated”: they’re statistically easier to scam.

[–] VantaBrandon@lemmy.world 13 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Would it be appropriate to send in the national guard, or perhaps federal agents temporarily? This would be terrifying to an average citizen I'd imagine.

[–] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 15 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Would it be appropriate to send in the national guard

Sending in the National Guard in Ohio always works out well!

[–] CuddlyCassowary@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago

So well in fact, someone should write a song about it!!

[–] deadbeef79000@lemmy.nz 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

At this point, restarting the Manhattan project in Springfield Ohio probably wouldn't be enough.

[–] Archer@lemmy.world 17 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Ohio was the inspiration for the Ohio-class submarine, which has the terrifying ability to turn any location on the planet into Ohio in less than 30 minutes

[–] elbarto777@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

It reads like an Onion article. Bravo!

[–] Coach@lemmy.world 11 points 2 weeks ago

Well then, I guess the Dems won't pay your salary, fuckface.

[–] Thebeardedsinglemalt@lemmy.world 10 points 2 weeks ago

Ok, so make sure to send all their addresses to knows criminals and gang members...only fair since they're perfectly fine voting for a convicted felon

[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

What a total asshole, but it's not as if his kind of thinking is unique among the radical extremists that call themselves Republicans.